Falconer’s Public Service Record Highlighted for Senate Bid
A sketched portrait of Congressman Falconer outlines his 1912 victory margin, key platforms, and votes on tariffs, land and Alaska issues, and reforms. It cites his state legislature leadership, push for initiative referendum recall local option and workmen’s compensation, and notes his 45 years age and Beloit College background.
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Appropriations Committee
Senate
Progressive Party
Beloit College
Beloit
Wisconsin
Everett
Land Listings Grow for Inland Empire Immigration Campaign
About 80 000 acres in eastern Washington northern Idaho and western Montana are listed by 50 communities under M E Hay Spokane as Inland Empire campaign chairman. He expects 120 000 to 160 000 acres soon as more listings are gathered for an immediate book printing and distribution across fairs and railroads. Next week Seattle hosts Northwest Merchants meetings August 17 to 22 with about a thousand retail merchants attending plus Seattle Manufacturers Association and Merchants Industrial Fair at the state armory.
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Washington
Idaho
Montana
M. E. Hay
Spokane
Hay
Inland Empire
Middle West
East
Pennsylvania
Seattle
Seattle Sales Managers’ Association
Manufacturers’ Association of
Manufacturers’ and Merchants
Big State Armory
Railroads west of Mississippi seek freight rate hikes
Following the Interstate Commerce Commission decision allowing eastern roads higher freight charges the western lines plan to petition for increases. Managers argue longer hauls and lower population density raise operating costs and justify relief. Forest Supervisor Sylvester dispatched six men to combat a new forest fire near Chiwaukum.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Commission
Sylvester
Chiwaukum
New Road Over Chumstick Divide Partly Completed
A reporter tours the new Wenatchee river road, built with county and Dunkard labor. The project runs 6400 feet to the Wenatchee valley, four miles to the old road, and one mile to the Chumstick valley. Italians finish heavy work at low cost. grade stays under five percent with ample turnout spaces for safety. A river bridge near Burgess is planned next summer to shorten travel for settlers.
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Tom Parish
Commissioners District No. 2
Wenatchee River
Chumstick Valley
Leavenworth
Beaver Creek
Wenatchee Park
Wenatchee Valley
Burgess Place
Dunkards
Parish
Apple Show Premium Lists Sent to Local Growers
The National Apple Show and Fruit Products congress sent premium lists to the Leavenworth Commercial Club secretary and this office to spark interest in the single tree and 100 tree competitions. The aims are to boost economy and profits while establishing authentic fruit land records for publicity and district benefit. G W Brown of Wenatchee Lake reports many campers still coming to the Club House.
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Apple Show and Fruit Products Congress
Leavenworth Commercial Club
Gordon C. Corbaley
Apple Show
G. W. Brown
Wenatchee Lake
Mia
Eleven senate hopefuls in state race across parties
The state sees eleven candidates filing for the U S senate and 49 for the house with eight for the state supreme court. Five Democrats compete for the senate seat including Cotterill Todd Turner Black and Dege. Progressives run four for the senate, one may withdraw. one Republican and one Socialist vie for their nominations.
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State Supreme Court
United States
George F. Cotterill
Hugh C. Todd
Seattle
George Turner
Spokane
W. W. Black
Everett
James H. Dege
Tacoma
Commission report shows large payouts and reserves
The monthly report shows total funds of 4 021 152 with 2 251 476 paid to injured workers in final settlements and pensions of 192 002. An additional 1 073 576 was reserved for pensions, leaving 468 858 in reserve funds. Total accidents reported 40 828 with 869 fatal.
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Commission
The Judge's Misgivings Across Ennis Assizes
A highway robbery case tried before Chief Baron Green ended in acquittal. The judge asked about further indictments and, upon being told none exist, asked the sheriff to delay release so he could gain a half hour head start on his way to Limerick.
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Baron Green
Ennis Assizes
Sheriff
Limerick
London Mail
Massie Launches Democratic Run for Second District County Commissioner
Our fellow townsman Joe Massie announced his bid for county commissioner in the Second district on the Democratic ticket. He is a longtime resident known to locals and favored by western voters for his familiarity with county needs. Also noted is a trip by Mr. Hartman of Wenatchee Meat Co. and D B Tweksberry, former Wenatchee Republic editor, who called the valley visit enlightening and praised local orchards.
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Joe Massie
Joe
Hartman
Wenatchee Meat Co
D. B. Tweksberry
Mr. Tewksberry
Wenatchee Republic
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Congress
Alaska
Children’s Bureau
Territories
Department of Labor
State Senate
Revenue and Taxation
Koerners’ Drug Store
Koerner
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Chumstick Divide
Wenatchee’Lake
APPLE
Mr. Fruitgrower
Goosman Brothers Crenshaw & Bloxom
W.A
E. C. Kryce & Co. Radford & Co
W. P. Reutenik
T. M. Kirk
W. Reitz
State Capital News
The
United
States Senate
Ralph Metcalf
Clark G. Black
Lister
Messrs. Metcalf
Black
American Commission
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Federal
Insecticide Board
T. O. Morrison
State College Experiment Station
American Red Cross Society
J. E. Chilberg
Red Cross
William R. Roy
Good Roads Associations
Industrial Insurance Commission
Fuxl
Ford
F.O. B
Detroit
United States of America
Ford Motor Company
Tumwater Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
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