Washington and Oregon Manufacturing Grow Rapidly in five years
Northwest industry gains shown by 1909 census with Washington leading in establishments capital wage earners and horsepower. Washington 3 674 establishments 222 261 000 capital 69 120 workers 297 897 horsepower. Oregon 2 247 establishments 89 082 000 capital 28 750 workers 175 069 horsepower. Harbor upgrades urged as Panama Canal opens. Positives for Washington stone and fruit markets noted with hopeful federal business.
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Seattle
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Exposition on Industrial Insurance Law by George A Lee
The Washington industrial insurance address praises workmen's compensation, argues press support is essential, and highlights law aims to improve industrial and social conditions. It notes newspapers influence public opinion and defends the act against common criticisms, urging endorsement for state progress.
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George A. Lee
The
Industrial Insurance Commission
Washington State Press Association
Washington
Reciprocity Treaty Free List Passes Senate For Ratification
Copies of the reciprocity treaty forwarded to customs officials include a free import list for Canada and the United States upon ratification. It covers live animals poultry wheat corn hay vegetables fresh fruits dried fruits dairy products and related dairy can regulations.
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Senate
The Squaw Man at Scenic Theatre Saturday August 19
The Scenic presents The Squaw Man starring George Dill in the title role. The Western drama by Edwin Milton Hoyle is praised as strong and virile with a centerpiece of self sacrifice, and audiences are invited to decide if it is the great American play.
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New York
George Dill
Scenic Theater
Edwin Milton Hoyle
West
The
Plains
Dustin Farnum
Old Settlers to Hold Chewawa Valley Reunion
The Old Settlers of the Upper Wenatchee Valley plan their annual outing on Sunday August 20 departing at 8 30 AM on a free special train from Ninth street to the Chewawa river valley. They will picnic at the Charles Shugart ranch with coffee supplied and a lunch basket requested. The party returns to Leavenworth around six PM.
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Upper
Wenatchee Valley
Chewawa River
Leavenworth
Quincy Project Aims to Wet 450000 Acres in Grant County
Engineers for the Quincy valley irrigation project plan to complete a preliminary survey in about three weeks and then a government geological study. The plan includes diverting a third mountain stream into Lake Wenatchee, raising water 115 feet with a large dam, tunneling a mountain, and building 100 miles of canal from Chiwaukum to Quincy, crossing under the Columbia River 160 feet below. The $25 million project is largely financed in Seattle.
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Quincy Valley
Grant County
Columbia River
Lake Wenatchee
Chiwaukum
Quincy
Seattle
Washington Game Laws Tighten Deer and Bird Seasons
The article lists Washington hunting laws for deer mountain sheep caribou and upland birds. It details season dates prohibitions penalties for exceeding bag limits and hunting certain species in restricted counties with varied provisions across regions.
State Tax Complaints and Road Disputes Loom in Washington
State tax hearings set for September 5 cover Eastside counties with Chelan county figures due. The Hoquiam Water case unfolds August 22 as the Public Service Commission weighs taps and charges. Roads under Bowlby draw claims of damage amounting to 5175 and 50588 with King County inspections pending, while logging roads rise in value by 81000.
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Klickitat County
Lyle
Washington
North Bank Railroad
Sam
Bowlby
Kirkland
Redmond
M. E. Hay
J. C. Lawrence
Public Service Commission
Highway Board
King County
State Board of Equalization
Eastside
R. C. Osborn
Chelan County
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
City of
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Water Company
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway
Seattle Southwestern Railway
Prairie bird hunting limit statute excerpt
The text states that during a lawful hunting season any person killing more than five prairie chickens grouse partridge native pheasants or various pheasant species or more than ten quail in a day is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided. It sets daily limits and penalties for exceeding them.
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United States
Canada
United
State of Washington
State of
Washington
Okanogan
Chelan
Kittitas
Yakima
Klickitat
Asotin
Clallam
Clarke
Columbia
Garfield
Douglas Grant
Lincoln
Whitman
Spokane
Okanagan
Ferry
Stevens
Adams
Benton
Franklin
Walla Wall
Skagit
Whatcom
Snohomish
Kitsap
Douglas
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Northwest News Letter
Panama Canal
John Barrett
Panama American Union
Barrett
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Portland
Washington State Sheriffs’ Association
Robert T. Hodge
Hay
Wenatchee
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Fred Ornes
Mount Vernon
Washington State Editorial Association
Gray’s Harbor
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Lee
Squaw
OLD Settlers’ Association
Chewawa River Valley
Elizabeth Hoxsey
Dr. Hoxsey
E. A. Dickinson
Uncle Dick
F. A. Losekamp
Kid Band
Chumstick Valley
Chinawa River
Omington
State Capitol News
Olympia
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