Washington Gossip Reflects Cabinet Strife and GOP Split
A Washington letter outlines friction within the Taft administration as Root and Cortelyou confront diminished standing. It asserts cabinet divisions hurt support for the president’s successor and urges Democrats to unite behind a single candidate to maximize chances in the coming election.
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Root
Correlyou
Taft
Huraip
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Bryan
Philadelphia
Campbell
Ohio
Parker
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Mr. Bryan
Cess
Economic waste and wood waste utilization in Washington
A Washington bulletin from the Bureau of Chemistry explores converting saw mill waste into valuable by products. It cites pine destruction distillation yielding 25 dollars per ton and up to 44 dollars with chemical extraction, estimates national waste at 4,000,000 cords annually, and highlights sawdust for alcohol and paper pulp as a promising enterprise.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Washington
Seattle P.I
Bulletin
Forest Service
United States
State Fair projected as best in Northwest says Collier
Tacoma observer Harry H. Collier reports the Washington State Fair will be the best yet in the Northwest with strong poultry displays. Three Western Washington counties plan exhibits and five Eastern counties will bring large displays. Collier, superintendent of poultry for North Yakima and Spokane fairs, notes rising poultry interest and expects at least 1500 fowls on show. The fair runs from September 23 to 23. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised as a universal remedy for pains.
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Harry H. Collier
Tacoma
City
New Lumber Tariff and Rail Rates Announced
New lumber tariffs set for November 1 will raise rates from Coast points to Middle states by 5 to 10 cents with a distance based differential. Tables show increases to Denver St Paul Chicago St Louis and other markets. Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association plans protest and a fast filing with the Interstate Commerce Commission. A Grand Theater engagement on Sept 22 features Uncle Josh Perkins, praised by Seattle Times. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy remains popular, sold by Evans Drug Co.
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Transcontinental Freight Bureau
Coast Pointe
Middle States
Eastern Pointe
Denver
St. Paul
CTO
Chicago
St. Louie
Pest
Esas
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Grand Theater
Josh Perking
Josh
Nan
Uncle Josh Perkins
The
Seattle Times
Seattle
Josh Perkins
Burt Hodgekins
Canuck team held by Black Cats in Tacoma pennant chase
The Black Cats won two key games against the Vancouver Canucks in Tacoma to extend their lead in the pennant race. Brinker and Hickey starred as Vancouver struggled with Hurley, Hall and Waters delivering sharp defense and timely hits. Rain halted weekend games, but the Cats expect to seal the title in the final three weeks versus Tacoma, Seattle, and Vancouver.
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Black Cats
Brinker
Hickey
Tacoma
Vancouver
Bill Hurley
Platter
Boyle
Aberdeen
Croll
Fred Stripp
Billy Gray
Hurley
Canucks
Hall
Cats
Seattle
Building Boom Continues With New City Permits
Since September 4 permits have risen with several carpentry projects in progress. Names listed include Geo. Polk Jos. Johnson Henry Yassile and August Adolfson among others with residences repairs and modern dwelling work. The city shows strong activity with many dwellings under construction.
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Geo. Polk
M. Nelson
W. F. Lutes
Jos. Johnson
Henry Yassile
Adolfson
C. A. Bendlin
Mfg. Co
B. Mack
Aberdeen Weather Record for Week Ending September 9
The Aberdeen weather summary by F. H. Robinson, observer, reports the week ending September 9 with daily measurements and notable conditions. Data include temperatures, precipitation, and wind notes from the local station.
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F. H. Robinson
Observer
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Kempstead
Texas
Ballard
Red Cross Pharmacy
the Grand
Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s
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Butte
Spokane
Aberdeen Weather Record
the Herald
Manufacturers
Abereeen’s Best Store
Av Cable
Nelson
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