Prohibition Debates Across Spokane and State Politics
The Bar Mirror quotes a Moscow source arguing that Governor Brady’s temperance push drives action over theory as Paul Clagstone supports prohibition in Nez Perce and Weaver counties. Spokane County votes for prohibition as trade groups and anti-saloon forces mobilize. Government rail freight rate cases loom as Roosevelt’s return looms large amid broader economic tensions.
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Bar
Moscow
Rady
Biedy
Paul Clagtone
Nez Fetee County
Clagstone
Weaver County
White House to Seek Injunction Over Freight Rate Increases
A White House conference urges President and Attorney General Wickersham to file injunctions against the Western Traffic Association to halt a general increase in freight rates. The Senate considers a dramatic procedural revolution led by Senator La Follette, who seeks to reshape the chamber.
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Wasmuutur
White House
Wickersham
Western Trafic Association
Senate
Gemator la Folistre
le Polkette
Crane
Mamachusetts
la Follette
Rail rate fight heats up as government acts
Chicago and Washington report tense actions as the government seeks injunctions to stop railroad fare hikes. Senator La Follette pushes a resolution urging enforcement against unlawful rate increases, while railroad executives warn the moves threaten general trade and warn of court battles.
Pullman Berths Firm With Upward Tendency
Washington June 1 The interstate commerce commission’s order reducing Pullman berth prices is to take effect, yet quotations on that article remain firm and steady with possibilities of an upward tendency. Officials of the corporation may seek the right of appeal or further action as the matter unfolds.
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Igures
Statistico
Pullman Company
Commission
Comminstos
Company Equeres
Commieros Comuniceton
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commication
Omciais
Payne tariff dispute highlighted by insistent tariff critics
The document cites Payne defending tariff reductions and noting overall price changes. It discusses lumber costs, duty shifts on shingles, and alleged production-driven price declines. It also references insurgents supporting Taft’s railroad bill and tariff conference outcomes, with George Gates urging clarity on shoe and boot tariff reductions.
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Payne
Taft
Ingaiu
Pannema
Gaiope Fan
W. Va
Oalnes
Pepoon Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Colville
In Colville Washington on June 1 Judge H L Keanan sentenced George L Pepoon to life imprisonment. Pepoon addressed the court claiming innocence and alleging three enemies testified falsely, saying his conviction was unjust and driven by perjured testimony.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
M. Louis
Dyer
Hannibal, Se
Colville
Wash
H. L. Keanan
Spokane
George L. Pepoon
Pepoon
Browne Faces Bribery Trial Over Lorimer Connection
Judge McSurley overruled the motion to quash the indictment against Lee O'Neil Browne the Democratic leader of the Illinois house charging bribery in connection with Senator Lorimer. The trial was ordered to proceed with Browne accused of paying $2500 to Waite to influence Lorimer and White. Defense lawyers plan further technical challenges.
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Vege Herenes
Chicago
McSurley
Lee O'Neil Browne
Illinois House
Lorimer
Browne
Waite
Tole
White
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