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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
10
Dr. Woods Hutchinson praises Oregon Washington and British Columbia in a new travel volume. He extols the region as a cradle for the blond races with temperate sun and fertile soils, extending from Oregon to northern California and British Columbia.
Judge Frank H. Rudkin of the State Supreme Court will leave Olympia for the federal bench after accepting President Taft’s nomination to succeed the late Edward Whitson. The appointment marks a transition from state to federal service.
Judge Rudkin a Tennessee native came to Washington in 1886 and served as superior judge for Kittitas Yakima and Franklin counties before election to the State Supreme Court in 1904 as a Republican. He was re-elected last fall and after initial refusal accepted the Eastern Washington judgeship. Possible successors mentioned include Harold Preston Judge John F Main and Judge Jeremiah Neterer with Governor Hay expected to name the appointee.
Legislative friction on highway bills prompts joint conference in Olympia to sift road matters. Highway Commissioner Bowlby seeks 460000 to implement a new road system while recommending abandoning ten existing state routes. Opposition grows to Wenatchee bridge purchase tied to 190000 appropriation.
Chicago land companies report unprecedented demand for northwestern farm and orchard land as settlers rates take effect next March. Trainloads of homeseekers are expected, with railway exhibit cars drawing attention in Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. Emigration agents in Chicago for the Northern Pacific and Great Northern say inquiries and interviews indicate this year will surpass all others with buyers ready to invest.
Samples of Made in Washington products are shown at the Chamber of Commerce exhibit rooms to foster demand for homemade goods. The campaign influences new construction, with Seattle-made products used in notable buildings including the Orpheum Theater and the Bon Marche Building where Vulcan Iron Works furnishes the million dollar structural steel, first Northwest fabrication.
The 12th legislature contrasts with prior sessions by quickly buckling down to work and acting as a more industrious body. Oratory is discouraged and debate is steady with few interruptions by flashy rhetoric.
A joint memorial by Representative Ghent of King County seeks relief for desert land owners in Yakima and Benton counties. The resolution is under review by the house committee on memorials.
A House debate centers on two resolutions by Representatives Goss of King County and Beach of Mason. One memorializes Congress to grant Alaska home rule, the other urges opening Alaska coal fields to entry. Both are pending consideration.
The state earned more than 28000 in interest on bank deposits during the year ending January 15, at a 2 percent daily balance rate, enough to fund the treasurer’s office for three years.
Senator F. J. Allen of Yakima and Benton counties has introduced Senate Bills 28 45 and 56. SB 28 seeks $75000 for an armory at North Yakima. SB 45 would adopt a commission plan of government for small cities. SB 56 bars liquor sales to Indians. No house bills yet filed by Rep. Rich.
H J Bowlby state highway commissioner report lists Benton County with 180 miles of unimproved roads and 402.5 miles of improved roads. Of the improved, 400 miles are earth roads and 2.06 miles macadam. No state roads unfinished or under contract. 2.33 miles are completed state aid roads and 0.5 miles of state aid roads under contract.
County assessors statewide back the state tax commission and its method while supporting a general property tax law taxing public service corporations at the state level. They urge Congress to survey unsurveyed railroad lands in Washington. The labor convention backs an eight hour day six day week with an eight hour women’s law and electing a state mine inspector by popular vote along with a fair employees' compensation act.
The Peoples Store advertises new and second-hand furniture, pianos, organs, sewing machines, sheet music, and accessories. Services include tuning pianos and organs and repairing sewing machines, with buying, selling, and exchanges offered. Located three doors west of the Koontz Hotel.
A buyer oriented listing offers 12.1 acres in Kennewick Highlands with 1330 fruit trees including apple cherry and pear, 10000 strawberries, Clark Seedlings and Nick O Hamer in rotation, 1200 grape vines two years old, 14 miles from town. Partial cash and time terms. Estimated revenue of 1000 next year. Delivered alfalfa and wheat hay and various feeds available citywide.
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