Opinions on the Special Session by Three Factions
Statements by Senator Owen of Oklahoma and Senator Bristow of Kansas critique the 1911 special session. They discuss reciprocity with Canada, admission of Arizona and New Mexico, and the initiative referendum recall. They praise progressives on direct election but fault taft vetoes and partisan stalls.
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United States
Canada
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
United Press Association
Senate
Taft
Burges
Illinois GOP Delegate Attacks Democratic Strategy
Rep James Mann of Illinois argues in 1911 that Democrats bungled reciprocity legislation and the direct election of U S senators. He criticizes linking the bill to a constitutional amendment, tariff knowledge gaps, and presidential power limits.
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James Mann
U. S
Illinois
United Press Association
United States
What Clark Says What Clark Says
The democrats claim an excellent record noting more constructive legislation in the House than in the prior twenty years. They say they attempted to remove taxation burdens but were blocked by Taft.
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House
Taft
Court Standoff as 1000 People Ring Seattle Electric Cars
In Attle on August 22 a crowd of over 1000 confronted Seattle Renton Southern Electric officials defying a federal injunction. Police arrested seven motormen and conductors after a mass standstill. Mayor Pilling warned of mandatory moving car ordinances by the city council.
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ATTLE
Tintmer Valley
Seattle-Renton
Southern Electric Company
Peteral
Hanford
Seattle Electric Lines
Rars
Pilling
Centralia Water Committee Organizes Joint System Plan
The Centralia Committee for a municipal water system met in the council chamber with Denhers present, voting to pursue a jointly owned water system for Centralia and Chehalis. J. E. Lease elected chairman and YoUL Ishake secretary. next joint meeting slated for early next week to review Chehalis dates and plan future work.
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Awe. Wa
Centralia
Connell Chamber
Chehalis
Tee
J. E. Lease
Youl Ishake
Bu Uiken
Hebi
Commissioners Prepare for QuotWestern Fair in Southwest Washington
The executive board of the Southwest Washington fair met and set up most of the week’s program. Sheriff Urquhart will arrange routing and deputies. Exhibits are arriving rapidly, with expectations to surpass previous records in both quantity and quality. The official program includes events from September 7 with Automobiles Day and Centralia Chehalis Day, Seattle dealer Brotwell in charge of a parade and programs, and development by the Southwestern Washington Development Association.
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Southwest Washington
Basebal Pay
Bys
Centralia
Chehalis
Southwestern Washington Development Associatin
Ma Brotwell
Tos Morrow
Ma. Frotwell
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Pacific
Atoclmon'a
Mermora
Vgranor
Atehen Children's
Business Men Defeat Travelers at Fair Grounds
The local business men defeated the commercial travelers in a marathon ball game at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon by a 17 to 9 score. Jewell started on the mound for the business men and fanned six inings before being relieved by Pattonco. The traveling men showed effort but could not overcome the lead built by the store men.
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Fair Grounds
Jewell
Pattonco
Chehails
Millet
Saniel
Peters
jJowell
Bertin
LeBaron
Machinery accident leaves worker with severe injuries
An employee named Crawford suffered the loss of two fingers in a machinery incident at Centralia plant. He was rushed to hospital after receiving first aid and was treated for his wounds.
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Crawford
Centralia
Honda
Urquhart to Hunt Rooatland Suspect in Striking Case
Sheriff Urquhart pursues the unknown assailant who beat "Scotty" in a city room last Saturday. The victim is in precarious condition at Employer hospital. Prosecutor Buxton urged investigation as Urquhart plans to locate "Scotty's" attacker and has begun inquiries with deputy sheriff Tenino. If injuries prove fatal, murder charges may follow.
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Urquhart
Scotty
Tenino
Ul- Qubart
Whaling Industry Booms at Hoquiam Station
Hoquiam Washington reports a thriving whaling trade with 27 whales landed at the Queenstown or Qeosta station last week. Sightings off the coast suggest an abundant supply as crews describe catching and rendering as rapidly growing, becoming a major profitable harbor industry.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Qeosta
Pitcher Berger Sets State League Strikeout Record
Pitcher Berger, star of local twirlers, struck out eighteen in Raymond Sunday morning to set a State League record. His team lost 5 to 4 due to an umpiring decision. Berger has allowed 16 hits in six games with three two hit affairs and draws interest from Northwestern and Coast League clubs for a season end sale.
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Berger
Raymond
Barkett
Nortwestern
Taft vetoes cotton bill as Congress ends session
United Press report on the August 22 special session ending with Senate and House adjournment. Taft vetoed the cotton bill while applauding Republican allies. Democratic leaders boast of campaign gains, and key measures like reciprocity and campaign finance disclosure become law or remain stalled.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Taft
McVeigh
Rochester
Beverly
Sherman
Champ Clerk
United States
Arizona
Aned
Canada
Tariff Board
Paymaster in Chehalis Fends Off Attempted Robbery
Paymaster Minor McQuig of a construction crew at Ethel narrowly escaped losing several thousand dollars when a midnight intruder appeared at his room door Sunday night. McQuig chased the man in night clothes, fired, and the fugitive fled through a picket fence as the paymaster pursued toward the sheriff’s office for an investigation.
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Dodge
McQuig
Theeard
Prquhart
Chehalis
Moroccan situation remains unclear as talks shift
Paris reports a flurry of high level talks led by Premier Callignx and Jules Cambon as Germany presses for concessions in the German Moroccan negotiations. Officials hope to land a clear policy before Berlin receives France’s final terms, while military maneuvers are being altered amid the uncertainty.
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Paris
Callignx
Jules Cambon
Germany
Berlin
France
Won't Have Women Jurors Strike Arbitration Committee Named
A Chehatis area report states no women will be eligible for jury duty in the September term at the Superior Court. The issue centers on qualified voters by section, with women not previously qualified, leaving the pool for jurors limited. The matter prompts ongoing discussions among local officials and legal personnel.
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Hoquiam
Leroy Tarriaan
Chehatis
Superior Court
Iy Roldatat
Howe
Daet Gotene
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