Public Letters and Political Moves in The Courier
The Courier opens columns for public debate with letters from Dayton and Prosser on dry administration. It surveys Representative Lewis’s plan to merge express companies into the post office to cut rates, plus remarks on vanity of government condemnation of rail contracts and rural delivery. It notes West Seattle political activity around Governor Hay Howard Taylor and Col. Otto Case as primaries approach, urging early public engagement.
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Howard Taylor
House of Representatives
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Otto Case
King County
Gov. Hay
Col. Case
New Revenue Plan Targets Kennewick Tobacco
A Kentucky experienced grower plans large scale soil tobacco near Kennewick. A south colony of African Americans will tend plants as investigations suggest high grade leaf tobacco can be produced locally. Wild tobacco already exists in the area.
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Kennewick
Kentucky
Northern Pacific Adds Luxury Features to North Coast Limited
Rail travelers in the Northwest see improved amenities as lines raise standards. The North Coast Limited, NP’s premier train, gains an observation car with smoking rooms, barbershop, bathroom, library, recessed platform, plus daily afternoon tea in the lounging parlor.
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Northwest
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
Laws From 1911 Hit Early Fire To Test Eight Hour Law
Three session laws from 1911 face legal challenges as tests proceed. A Seattle working girl sues over the Eight Hour Law for women while the Northern Pacific Railway fights the Full Crew train law in Tacoma courts. Additional questions arise about new Change of Venue provisions and court procedure amid statewide scrutiny of recent legislative work.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific Railway
Tacoma
Registration closes for July 6 liquor election
The notice urges final registration for the July 6 liquor referendum. Registration for those not yet enrolled since January 1, 1911 closes tomorrow at 6 p.m. to allow eligibility to vote.
Washington Made Goods Featured at Seattle Golden Potlatch
Exploitation of Made in Washington products to occur at the Golden Potlatch in Seattle from July 17 to 22. The Chamber of Commerce and City of Seattle arrange 120 booths at street intersections for Washington producers and eighty commercial organizations plus expected attendance of 200000 visitors, blending business with entertainment.
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Washington
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
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