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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
The piece argues that experience and changing conditions reshape political and economic views toward collectivism. It notes England's conservative leaders now favor referendums on the budget to avoid a constitutional crisis with the Lords, warning such precedents risk broader constitutional instability.
Clerks Union of Spokane prepares to organize retail clerks and saleswomen into a statewide union with 2,790 members. The group aims to protect social welfare, provide sick and unemployment support, and bargain on wages and hours, citing state law limiting women to nine hours daily though enforcement is weak on Saturdays.
The piece argues Spain’s shooting of Prof. Ferrers risks disaster, labeling the act a blunder worse than a crime. It praises Ferrers as a learned scholar and predicts his martyr status will stir millions while condemning the Spanish king for cruelty and reactionary policy.
The Association of American Bankers rejects the Postal Savings idea as unsafe and warns against reviving a United States bank. The piece argues the public does not want potential panics and notes Postal Savings would not be a cure all but could offer a safer deposit option. It suggests a future guarantee might be more equitable.
The Washington Pure Food Commission launches a state wide campaign against preservative use by butchers. Seventeen Seattle offenders convicted for hamburger and steak doctoring faced total fines of 10100 dollars. Deputy Commissioner Will H Adams led the evidence gathering and cites strong enforcement momentum.
The text argues that national patriotism is common but civic patriotism is essential for prosperity. Every citizen should show loyalty to their town through actions, not just words, as useful acts build the town’s future. All people can contribute to the common good.
President Taft’s first foreign sojourn passes without incident and with repeated praise for diplomacy. The piece counters anti interventionist prejudice by arguing an intelligent nation can welcome leaders abroad without catastrophe or ruin.
French runner Henri St Yves set the world marathon record in Seattle with 26 miles in 2 hours 32 minutes 39.15 seconds, praising the climate. The same North West salubriousness helped lower the 15 mile mark, Marsh noted.
Inland Empire wheat growers face about 12 percent cut in grain rates from interior to tidewater, effective November 1 on Oregon and Washington railways. O R & N Lines and state commissions ordered the reductions, expected to save growers roughly $300,000 on this year's crop.
Earl Batters reopened a meat market in the O. B. Rollins building north of the Randall block. He pledges to keep a full and regular supply of fresh and cured meats for the public.
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