Newport Letter Attacks County Races at Newport
The Newport Miner editor criticizes Kirkpatrick for county attorney and Sutherland for county commissioner. It argues Kirkpatrick failed to enforce the law, praises Fountain, and urges Newport voters to support Fountain while wary of Sutherland's business tactics and the cost of city fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Miner
Kirkpatrick
Sutherland
Rochford
Fountain
Newport
Mr. Sutherland
Bonners Ferry
Square Deal Critique Calls Out Falsities in County Politics
Kettle Falls Tribune denounces alleged false statements in the Statesman Index issue of the 22nd, cites claims about road spending as untrue, and urges fair reporting and independent voter judgment. It questions county printing allocations and advocates distributing work to all county papers.
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Statesman Index
Veatch
Major
Here
Marcus
Meyers Falls
Columbia River
Colville
Index
Reveille
Kettle Falls
Lemman Delivers Notable Campaign Speech at Loon Lake
Edgar Lemman of Hunters spoke to about 125 residents for an hour and a half on campaign topics focusing on taxpayers. Afterward a Democratic event was announced featuring two phonographs for speeches and songs. Nearby residents report improving cabin renovations and Maude Toothaker’s four week illness recovery.
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Edgar Lemman
Hunters
The Right of Eminent Domain and Granger Railroads
A Granger warns farmers against giving eminent domain to logging firms for road access. He argues these rights would let loggers seize timber lands without serving farmers, urging support for common carriers like railways and electric roads to stimulate development and market access.
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Brother Farmer
Township Organization Benefits Seen in Cost and Efficiency
Taxpayer No. 3 argues township organization reduces expenses by limiting supervisor pay and eliminating mileage and hired rigs. He says local assessors can handle work quicker, cut road costs, and avoid costly overouts by avoiding heavy machinery unsuitable for timber country. He cites past overcharges on road projects and washouts as evidence.
Vote Down Amendment on Eminent Domain by Railroads
A letter urges Washington voters to reject a state constitutional amendment granting eminent domain power to railroads for private use. Writer William Dye Evans claims big lumber interests push the measure, warning it would harm homesteaders and ranchers and asking voters to vote it down decisively.
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Washington
Rocers
Weyerhaeuser
William Dye, Evans
Joseph as Faithful Assistant Seen as Savage's Successor
The Index notes Josseph's faithful service and deems him a worthy successor to Mr. Savage. The proverb warns against overreach and implies fear of consequences, with "May the fates save us from it" and "Enough Savage is plenty" reflecting skepticism.
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Josseph
Mr. Savage
Enough Savage
High Grade Printing Ad Notices Examiner Circa Date
Classified ad fragment invites high grade printing services from The Examiner with contact details and pricing cues. The readable text emphasizes quality and prompt service for periodicals and pamphlets.
Villains Target Sheriff Graham With Slanderous Mailers
Stevens county residents received circulars alleging Sheriff W. H. Graham conspired with Coffland’s wife in a divorce case. The Republican executive committee denounced the attack as libel and urged voters to back W. H. Graham and candidate Thos. R. Major, blaming A. E. Veatch and F. A. Savage for the smear and urging a clean government.
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Stevens County
Hillyard
W. H. Graham
Graham
R. W. Coffland
Coffland
Colville
Republican Party
Republican Committee
Wash
Washington
F. Leo Grinstead
W. R. Baker
F. Diffenbacher
Osee
W. Noble
State of Washington
County of
Stevens
L. C. Josseph
Geo. H. Shaver
Shaver
A. E. Veatch
F. A. Savage
W. H. Graham L. C. Jesseph
Samuel Douglas
Republican County Committee
Statesman Index
J. Savage
Veatch
Savage
Republican Central Committee
Mr. Savage
Nebraska
Kansas
T. R. Major
Thos. R. Major
Savage-Weatch
Watch
Winter Tableau and Year’s Musical Pages
A staged program listing songs and tableaux across the seasons. It includes January to December numbers, choruses, duets, trios, and tableaux such as Forty Degrees Below Zero and Crownings of the May Queen. The piece blends seasonal music with festive pageantry and group performances.
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Children of Earth
Leading Republican Voices in Stevens County Letter War
Frank Ferguson former sheriff and primary candidate denounces the Veach Savage Index gang in a political dispute near Hunters. He notes receiving a circular attacking W H Graham and condemns dirty campaign tactics as cowardly and covert.
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Frank Ferguson
Stevens County
Ferguson
W. H. Graham
It Was Just Another Lie about the Metaline Road Promise
The Statesman-Index claim that I promised Metaline residents a road in exchange for votes is false. No offer to build such a road occurred and funds were used for the county road Blue Slide to Metaline about 25 miles away, not at Metaline. Justice of the Peace M Merrick certifies the affidavit dated October 28, 1908. A Spokane wedding notice, and the death of Mrs. E H Douglas of Colville in Hagerstown Maryland follows, noting her age and local ties.
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Statesman-Index
Metaline
Blue Slide
S. Beccs
M. Merrick
E. H. Douglas
Douglas
Hagerstown
Maryland
Superior Court
State of Washington
Stevens
Emerson Blackmore
L. E. Blackmore-White
L. E. Blackmore
Colville
Stevena County
Washington
D. H. Carey
Gero. H. Suaver
Stevens County
John P, Demuth
Ernest Mottaz
John P. Demuth
Ian
I Furth
Divine Examiner
Ses
D. H. Caney
Pattison and Bostwick Speak at Courthouse Rally
The best county speeches this year were delivered at the county courthouse Wednesday evening by John Pattison of Colfax Democratic candidate for governor and Judge A. Bostwick of Everett. Pattison spoke on national issues with eloquence and force before a large crowd.
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John Pattison
Colfax
8. A. Bostwick
Everett
Pattison
Politicians Meet in Cronin Precinct as Cold Bites
In Stevens county Cronin precinct three top candidates Attorneys Roch ard Edgar Lemman and C A Ledger wood spoke to a largely attended gathering. E M Johnson smiles contentedly while Pratt builds a fine new house. one foot of snow blankets nearby mountain tops.
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Stevens County
Attorney Rochard
Edgar Lemman
C. A. Ledgerwood
Cronin
E. M. Johnson
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Kneelen Knowings
J. A. VanWormer
A. P.toothaker
Maude Toothaker
A. J. Ames
Cedar Hurst
Mrs. Toothaker
Re. VanWormer
Kneelon
R. A. Heritage
Spokane
Opera House
Henry L. Doble
G. H. Wilbur
Cronin News
Colville Paint and Paper Store
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