Washington notes a series of state events and incidents
A roundup covers James Devlin's accidental death by Robert Ready in Centralia, new appointments to state post such as E J Koors as secretary of the State Board of Tax Commissioners and S J Chadwick to the supreme bench, and the death of Oliver V Linn. It reports a Vancouver Columbia drawbridge telephony install, a Husum apple dinner, Spokane freight-rate protests, a serious Bellingham accident, a St Louis wedding, dam litigation in the Chehalis valley, a blood infusion tragedy, indictments against Leonard and Gray, and a murder case involving Mrs Eggleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devlin
Robert R. Ready
Centralia
E. J. Koors
Seattle
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Frank C. Morse
Tacoma
Mary Kerns
Spokane
Yakima
Cowlitz Pass
Cascades
North Coast Railway
Oliver V. Linn
Mason and Thurston
Olympia
Supreme Bench
Mead
S. J. Chadwick
Root
H. W. Canfield
Colfax
Whitman County
Chadwick
North Bank
Columbia
Vancouver
Western Union
Husum
Klickitat County
Spokane Jobbers’ Association
John Cavanaugh
Bellingham
Superior Court
James Hopkins
Hopkins
Idaho
Gust Olson
Nellie Oppdenhoff
St. Louis
Oppdenhoff
Chehalis River
Joseph Bernard
Bernard
A. A. Metcalf
Pasco
Freeman Keith
Walla Walla Hospital
Keith
A. P. Leonard
Pacific County
W. R. Gray
Leonard
Gray
la Oe
Frank Eggleston
Eggleston
Congress Convenes to Honor Senator Allison
Congress opens its second session with Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks presiding as the House and Senate adjourn to pay tribute to Iowa Senator Allison. Albert B. Cummins is sworn in, while leaders plan to push essential appropriations and sideline nonessential legislation.
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Washington
Hall of Representatives
National Capitol
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
House of Representatives
Senate
Fairbanks
Cannon
Allison
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
Treasury
Isthmian Canal Commission Buys Shawmut and Tremont
The Shawmut and Tremont steamers at Seattle are sold to the Isthmian Canal Commission from the Boston Navigation Company for Panama supply transport. Purchased for 1,157,301 dollars, 33 percent under five to six year old cost, with delivery to New York at no cost. Vessels to serve canal supplies then become navy colliers. Government also holds a cement contract for 4,500,000 barrels from New York to Colon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Shawmut
Tremont
Isthmian Canal Commission
Boston Navigation Company
Panama Canal
Congress
New York
Navy
Colon
National Apple Show Opens at Spokane
Spokane witnesses the opening of the National Apple Show with top specimens from around the world. The event, aided by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, invites foreign countries to send their best varieties for comparison and to promote apple growing interests in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
United States
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Simon Takes Charge In Port au Prince Proclamation Declares Provisional Government
General Antoine Simon, leading an 8000-strong revolutionary force, enters Port au Prince and proclaims himself Chief Executive with a provisional government to be organized until Parliament assembles. General Fouchard lands after amicable talks and is named chief executive of the army. Forts and gunboats salute. Meanwhile firmin supporters gain strength in Gonaives and St Marc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Antoine Simon
Oteri
Kingston
Fouchard
Simon
Opens Gates to Chinese Women Immigration Rule Change
Washington approves new regulations allowing pre investigation of American born Chinese and issuing passports for visits to China instead of post return action. Critics fear a surge of Chinese women entering the United States without effective controls. The law lets an American born Chinese marry abroad and bring the wife to live in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Flowery Kingdom
Washington
United States
Commodity price roundup from wheat to mohair
Wheat prices range from 88 to 96 cents per bushel with club and red Russian varieties. Barley feed at 26.50 and rolled 28.29. Oats list No 1 white 31 cents gray 30. Timothy hay from Willamette Valley 15 dollars fancy and 12 ordinary. Eastern Oregon mixed 16 and fancy 17.50. alfalfa 12. clover 12. Butter quotes 36 37 or 33 34 or 30 with store 18 20. Eggs extra 43 to 45 cents. Hops 1908 choice 8, prime 6 7, medium 5 6. 1907 3 4. Valley wool 14 15 cents. Eastern Oregon 8 11 6c with shrinkage. Mohair choice 18 19 cents.
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Willamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Prices for grains and dairy in Seattle markets
Seattle markets list Wheat Blestem 96c per cwt Oats 30.34. Barley 26, Hay Eastern Washington 16 per ton Puget Sound 10 11 per ton Wheat hay 12 per ton Alfalfa 9.50 10. Butter Washington creamery 37c per lb Ranch 23c per lb Eggs Selected local 45 48c per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puget Sound
Washington Creamery
Church services and schedules announced by pastors
The notice lists preaching times and Sunday School for multiple churches. It includes Congregational pastor W. L. Rowan with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and a Lutheran English service at 10:30 a.m. at the Old School Building. It mentions Epworth League activities and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Delepine
Baraca Clase
Local Church Services and Planned Altar Society
Hazen T Murray pastor schedules Sabbath School at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m with The Light of the World. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Seeking the Light. St Pauls Episcopal holds 11 o clock morning sermon. Catholic Ladies of Kennewick form Altar Society with officers L A Peters president Joel Pack vice president H A Brown secretary and treasurer Next meeting Dec 16 at 2 30 p m at Mrs H A Browns. Rev Father Frederick invites attendance Vancouver City Clerk Arrest warrants issued for J E Harris former city clerk of Vancouver charged with larceny by embezzlement shortage around 40 to 100 dollars. community not eager to prosecute if he makes good to city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. B. Anderson
Epworth League
Anna Amon
Petehbing
Hazen T. Murray
Christian Endeavor
Kennewick
G. J Henneberry
L.A. Peters
Joel Pack
H. A. Brown
Frederick
Vancouver
J. E. Harris
Harris
Twisp Hatchery Director Shoots Self After Marriage Dispute
Charles Klinkert manager of the state fish hatchery in Twisp killed himself Sunday night after visiting his father in law’s home. He had learned his wife, staying with her father, had refused to return to his house and reconsider their divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinkert
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MOUSE
Senator Allison
Army Engineers
Pacific Coast
Jones
House
Columbia River
Cascade Mountains
Portland
Oregon City
Speaker Cannon
Bays Canal Transports
Simon Takes Charge
Haiti
President Roosevelt
Portland Markets
Selec
Tion
New Gar
Kenne
Xmas Goods
Ie Zi
Ala
Methodist Episcopal
W. L. Rowan
S. S
C. E
Orderng Lumber
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company
Finley, Wash
Presbyterian
Episcopal
HM Bartlett
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
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