Hamiltons Committees and County Boundaries Row
Spaker Falconer reveals the lower house committees with G. W. Hamilton of this county on Counties and County Boundaries House Arrangements Irrigation and Arid Lands and Judiciary. Lee A. Johnson of Yakima also sits on the committee opposing the Benton County map move. Hamilton’s push for a Benton Franklin Klickitat judicial district could earn him praise. he already proposes abolishing hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaker Falconer
G. W. Hamilton
Prosser
Benton County
Lee A. Johnson
Sunnyside
Yakima County
Hamilton
Benton
Franklin
Klickitat
National Irrigation Congress
Eaton County
County Commissioners Proceedings at Prosser 1907
The January 14 and 15 1907 meetings note Cary and Jensen present, Cresswell absent, no business Jan 14, Jan 15 convened with executives opposing a Citizens State Bank interest offer. A county purchasing agent is appointed, liquor license fee set at 500, saloon licenses approved, treasurer bond and deputy approved, pay schedules ordered monthly, refunds approved for tax overcharge, and warrants authorized for listed expenses. Meetings adjourned to February 4, 1907.
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Prosser
Cary
Jensen
Cresswell
Travis
Guy F. Pearl
Citizens State Bank
Jenkins
G. A. Lane
Don McAlpine
Frank Menzel
Kennedy
Addiiton
Kiona
Alice Jackson
CA Jensen
E . Rose
Celf
Saddle Horse
McCown
AG McNeill Bal
Sap
Winnifred
Bushong & Co
Local Option Liquor Bill Faces Legislature Clash
The Local Option issue will be debated in the current legislature after a bill was defeated by one vote last session. Backed by the State Anti-Saloon League, supporters aim to introduce a tailored measure in the house with sixteen of twenty six former members and a majority of newcomers favorable. A tense Senate battle is anticipated with a strong chance of passage.
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Attalia
Washington
Columbia River
Walla Walla County
Kennewick Irrigation Canal
Northern Pacific
Washington & Columbia River
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
United States
Superior
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Spokane
Northwest
Columbia Canal CO
U. K
LOOSE
Marion Building
Wash
Friends
State
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
New Judicial District Advocated by Yakima Area Attorneys
Attorneys from Yakima Kittitas Benton Franklin and Klickitat counties met at North Yakima to urge the legislature then in session to create three new judicial districts Yakima alone Kittitas alone and a third district combining Benton Franklin and Klickitat They assert sufficient legal business exists for three judges and call for prompt enactment. The legislature allocated 70000 for its session expenses with strong support.
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North Yakima
Yakima
Kittitas
Benton Franklin
Klickitat
Yakima County
Kittitas County
Benton
Franklin
Alaska Senate approves 500000 for state fair
A caucus of state Senators agreed to appropriate 500000 for the Alaska Fair, a sum deemed ample and liberal. The discussion showed strong support but only King county backers favored a 600000 request for state university buildings, with most preferring to share in general appropriations. If enacted, the measure would please the state's voters.
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Oregon
New State
King County
For Sale Six Holed Tango
For sale six holed tango instrument described as in good shape. inquiries should be made at this office.
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Hanson-Rich Investment CO
Kennewick Valley
Kennewick Canal
Amon’s
Add
Hanson & Rich
Hanson-Rich Inv. CO
Boston
R. H. Anderson
Kennewick ‘Transfer Co
The
Kennewick
Lauren W. Soth
Courier
Second St
Official Paper
Hamilton’s
Proceedings
R. B. Walker
K. B. Walker
F. M. Bently
W. B. Matthews
C. T. Ritchie
Claes
Basket
Dircksen
United Artisans Lodge
White Rock Cock
W. S. Harvey
Ed. V. Price
Ed. V. Price Tailoring Co
Outfitters
Cascade Lumber CO
S. G. Ward
Mgr
Hawes & Schoch
D Ashbaugh
Kolb’s Cash Grocery
Clara O. Couey
McDonald Fairview Aie
Kennew
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