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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
In the seven candidate field for the third district congression al race Lee A Johnson of Sunny side appears the leader in public opinion and is considered the most formidable opponent by rivals. Johnson campaigns actively meeting voters and making favorable impressions, with others noting his strong field campaign ability.
John W Weger born 1845 Illinois immigrated to Oregon 1847 served in Oregon Volunteers Infantry in Indian wars resided Kennewick since 1902 died July 25 1908 at home funeral at Methodist Church with G A R pallbearers interment in Kennewick Cemetery widow and children survive along with siblings in Oregon and Washington community mourns his loss
The Democrats of the Kennewick precinct organized Benton county’s first Bryan Club last Thursday night enrolling about forty members. Officers chosen by ballot were W. A. Hawes president H. A. Bier vice president Geo F Richardson secretary and M. P. Fuller treasurer. A preliminary meeting urged Jos A Rose to file for legislature and Thomas McKain for commissioner, with Rose filing and McKain declining for commissioner. The next meeting is set for Monday night August 3.
The Steamer Yakima, idle here for months, was chartered by Great Northern Bay and sent upriver. It passed Priest Rapids and will haul construction materials and supplies for the Hill system’s new railroad along the Columbia.
The Sunday Review notes North Coast Railway plans including deeds filed in Spokane totaling about 1 million dollars. The system envisions 701 miles across Spokane to Seattle, Palouse and Davenport branches, with two costly Columbia River bridges and major canyon routes. Estimated total cost reaches around 10 million dollars.
The race in Kings county shows Ankeny lagging behind Jones on both sides of the city while Cosgrove gains in the gubernatorial contest among Cosgrove Mead and McBride. Cosgrove’s swift HQ progress unsettles rival camps as The Seattle Star endorses Cosgrove, marking a west side daily shift.
In history the difference between Democracy and Republicanism is that the former stands for debased currency and free trade while the latter favors honest currency and protection. Experience shows adversity versus prosperity and doubt versus thrift. In principle one is timidity and obstruction, the other strength and construction.
Collier’s Weekly argues Taft will win, praising his liberalism, education, intellect, experience, and reform readiness. The piece asserts Taft’s administrative ability and respect for the courts, noting Rooseveltian liberalism and humane policy in the Philippines.
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