13 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1912
Page
1
A public hearing probes ongoing discrimination by the Great Northern against Stevens County. The appeal urges equal rates with other state regions and asks readers to shift patronage to pressure the railroad to reduce its rates before it delays further.
The piece notes Arizona and New Mexico leaning Democratic, a recall of judges failing, and a broad Democratic mood in elections. It critiques tariff policy, wage realities, and calls for ballot-powered change while contrasting Taft administration views with a growing demand for economic reform.
Voters in Washington show doubt about Taft's support within the Republican base while Hay gains traction among a significant faction. If Hay secures the nomination and Democrats field a strong candidate, a Democratic crossover could tilt the gubernatorial race, as Lawrence contends for the state nomination. The piece notes Taft's nomination odds and Hay’s financing and newspaper backing. It also covers a national temperance conference in Washington, D C, with legislation to curb interstate liquor traffic led by Morris Sheppard and W S Kenyon.
Colville announces a new night school starting next Monday evening at the city’s new high school building. The program invites people of all ages to broaden general knowledge and pursue learning opportunities.
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