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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

5

Proposed Recall Amendment to Washington State Constitution

Secretary of State publishes the proposed recall amendment to article one. It would allow voters to recall any elective officer via a special election and add new sections 33 and 34 with specified recall procedures and limits. The text outlines petition requirements, legislative support, ballot wording, and effective provisions.

State of Washington Secretary of State State of Washington Olympia

Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Washington

Anna Fritsche heir of Fritrick William Bindernagel of Seattle has filed for final five year proof on land described in Willamette Meridian in Section 20 TS 8N R 29E. Hearing before U S Commissioner Cott Z Henderson at Kennewick on September 9 1912. Witnesses: George Town Alfred Amon William Amon Frank Larkin, all of Kennewick. Not coal land.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Walla Walla Washington Anna Fritsche Fritrick William Bindernagel Seattle Wash Will. Meridian Cott Z. Henderson U. S Kennewick George Town Alfred Amon William Amon Frank Larkin John H. McDonald

Northwest Shippers Urged to Preplan Fall Freight

A public notice urges all Northwest shippers to place early orders for coal lumber grain and other goods to prevent car congestion. It explains that car shortages stem from concentrated shipments and delays at loading unloading and storage and asks locals to stockpile and distribute shipments to smooth the fall and winter flow.

Northwest

Egg-Laying Contest Standings at Washington State Fair

Standings up to August 24 show top pens led by White Wyandottes and S C Black Leghorns with totals from 122 to 100. Broodies 6 8 18 20 removed Aug 18 24, Pen 20 lost a hen August 21 not replaced until the 90th. Pen 9 posted the week’s largest gain as heat wave continued.

Bulletin Wyandottes S. C Plymouth Rocks S. C. Rhode Island Reds Orpingtons S. C. White S.C. Brown Leghorns S. C. Anconas Hamburgs S. C. Leghorns Langshans Leghorns Pen Pen No. 20

Sack of Valuable Mail Found on Desert Near Daniels

A sack containing valuable papers and notes belonging to Fletch Campbell was found on the desert near White Bluffs by Postmaster Daniels at the base of a bluff. Highland ranchers report the find and fear a crime. Attorney C B Hamlet handles it while relatives of Campbell are sought. A letter from W D Campbell of Beattie Kansas is included.

White Bluffs Daniels Post Office Fletch Campbell Columbia River Daniels C. B. Hamlet Campbell W. D. Campbell Beattie Kan

Mystery of the bag and a double marriage scandal

A man and a woman recount a baggage theft scheme tied to a Russia leather bag found at Belwood. A second wife, Mrs Allan Fleming, claims Allan Fleming did not kill himself, accusing Henry Schwartz of murder and detailing years of conflict and threats in Plattsburg and Manchester.

Anderson Wardrop Burton Allan Fleming Mr. Fleming Plattsburg Miss Fleming Mr. Knox Schwartz Henry Schwartz Senator Schwartz Manchester

Seattle Cement Contract Won By Local Firm

Seattle Superior Portland Cement Co of Seattle won the government contract to supply 200000 barrels of cement for the Lake Washington Canal lock. Major J B Cavanaugh reported favorably and sent the recommendation to Secretary Stimson. Final action rests in Washington with an estimated value between 350000 and 400000 dollars and a 12 to 18 month construction period with two shifts likely.

California Superior Portland Cement Company Seattle Lake Washington Canal J. B. Cavanaugh Corps of Engineers H. L. L. Stimson Cavanaugh Washington

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