Chamberlain Urges Open River Trade Route at Portland
United States Senator Chamberlain spoke to the Progressive Business Men's Club in Portland urging support for a plan to open the river from the sea to British Columbia. He highlighted Canadian cooperation and the Panama Canal as key to boosting navigation on the Columbia and accelerating Washington and Oregon's development.
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Progressive Business Men’s Club
Portland
United States
Chamberlain
Sea
British Columbia
Canada
Upper Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Panama Canal
Columbia
Quiet Title Suit and Land Claim Notices in Washington
In Benton County Superior Court George W. Connely sues Viola Connely to quiet title to land near the SW corner of Tract C N P Irrigation Co Amended Plat Kennewick. Attorney L Holcoms, Kennewick addresses. Also Interior Department notice for Lois E Totten homestead entry final proof hearing November 16 1912 at Kennewick with witnesses named.
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State of Washington
Benton County
George W. Connely
Viola Connely
C” N. P. Irrigation Company
Kennewick
L. Holcoms
P. D
Wash
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Lois E. Totten
Washington
W. Meridian
Scott Z. Henderson
U. S
Albert E. Dague
William E. Campbell
Charles Nicoson
Emery E. Faust
Kenhewick
Kennewick Seeks Air Compressor System for Fire Alarm
The City of Kennewick invites bids by five oclock p m November 5 1912 for air compressor equipment for a fire alarm system. Plans and specs are at the City Clerk’s office. Bids may include substitute equipment with sufficient specifications. The city may reject any bid. A 10 percent certified check is required to guarantee contract entry. Signed J Wright City Clerk.
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Kennewick
J. Wright
Bids Sought for Main Trunk Sewer Extension Project
The city invites bids by 5 pm November 5 1912 to furnish materials and install an extension to the Main Trunk Sewer per plans on file with the City Clerk. Each bid must include a 10 percent certified check as bid bond. bidders must cover accident premiums in line with Washington state requirements. The city council may reject any or all bids. Signed T J Wright.
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Kennewick
State of Washington
T. J. Wright
The Farmer's Problems in Production and Marketing
The writer outlines two farmer concerns: production and marketing. Production advances come from schools experiments and labs, while marketing needs organization and cooperation to overcome greed and transportation limits. Intelligent farmers unite, forming co operatives to solve marketing challenges. Hints cover leaf mould as fertilizer, tool care, and tomato cultivation with wind protection and early planting.
Alfalfa Weevil Threat Prompts Urgent Action in Utah
Horticultural Inspector F. E. Desellem warns of the alfalfa weevil spreading across Utah, devastating fields. The insect winters in the beetle stage and lays up to 1,250 eggs per plant, potentially producing over 150,000 beetles yearly. Congress funded a $10,000 pest investigation and calls for legislative pledge to fund eradication through the Horticultural Department.
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Utah
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Horticultural Department
F. E. Desellem
Milwaukee line rushes toward Hanford rail construction
The Milwaukee line is rapidly advancing with rails to be laid into Hanford by year end and steam shovels at work seven days a week. Right of Way Agent Long is purchasing path rights from ranchers, with several parcels at $1300 each and possible condemnation suits. The line will require a hundred foot strip across multiple ranch tracts and will reach the river front for a station site.
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Hanford
Long
North Ridge
Conkle
Way
Harvey
Wehmeier
Evitt
Paulison
Berg
Chittenden
Petheram
White Bluffs
Priest Rapids
Beverly
Hanford Country Promoted to East Homeseekers
The Hanford Columbian reports the company plans to promote Hanford country to eastern homeseekers highlighting its advantages as operations begin.
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Asoon
Hanford
President Elliot Awards Apple Prize at Northwest Exposition
A telegram from a Northern Pacific agent reports President Elliot offered 100 in gold for the best ten boxes at the Northwest Products Exposition in Minneapolis November 12 to 23. The second prize is 50 or a silver trophy, with Twenty boxes sold at a minimum 2 50 each and gains remitted to the grower. The prize is tied to advertising and valley publicity from last fall’s New York Land show.
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Northern Pacific
Elliot
Minneapolis
Northwest
N. P
New York
Landowners plan survey of Columbia highlands for irrigation
East side landowners along the Columbia River from White Bluffs plan a preliminary survey of plateau lands south of Saddle Mountain to secure water from Priest Rapids head. The 150000acre district forms an irrigation association to reclaim the area, while Grant county orders a Wahlake to Corfu road with a 4000 dollar appropriation and a November 15 start date.
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Columbia River
White Bluffs
Saddle Mountain
Spokesman-Review
Priest Rapids
Grant County
Wahlake
Columbia
Corfu
Milwaukee Railroad
Advertised Letters List and Postcards
A list of names appears for advertised letters and postcards including Otto Gascol Chas D King H W Tilton Lyospanxaus T Baker Mrs E J Hake M B Harris W I Henderson Mrs H S Kennon Mrs C Larson Andrew Moeller John Muskow Stewart Myers John P Rosane A G Wilburger Roy Whiteman J A Winters W B POSTCARDS Jones J R Wheeler Velma Hale Clyde Hunt R T Moore J E Normayce Leslie Derer Mrs D Odom Alice Parsons Horace F
Justice Main Seeks Election to Supreme Court Seat
Justice John F. Main, a Seattle lawyer and former UW law professor, has announced candidacy for election on November 5 to fill the late Chief Justice Dunbar's term. Because of late death, the ballot will not list Main. voters may stamp or write in his name in a blank space at polling places.
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John F. Main
King County
R. O. Dunbar
Seattle
University of Washington Law School
Supreme Court
Judge Main
Justice Dunbar
Unexpected Exhibit Emerges In Rosenthal Inquiry
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman, while in Hot Springs Arkansas seeking Rosenthal case evidence, uncovered additional exhibits beyond his expectations. The notable find expands the investigation context and prompts further scrutiny by investigators.
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Charles S. Whitman
New York County
Hot Springs
Ark
Rosenthal
Whit
Man Tells Of Alligator Farm Stunt Near Hot Springs
A man described a visit to an alligator farm near Hot Springs where a keeper performed stunts with a small alligator before a crowd that kept a respectful distance. Whitman remarked he would rather tackle a New York graft er than a Hot Springs alligator.
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Man
Hot Springs
Whitman
New York
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