Washington State News Flash Aims at Reapportionment And Bank Permit
The report covers census figures with King Pierce Spokane and Walla Walla counties, a First National Bank of White Salmon charter application by C R Spencer and partners, Tacoma anti treating ordinance, Grace Isaacs as first voter in Walla Walla County, land entries in Horse Heaven tied to Klickitat Irrigation, a dog delivering Everett papers, a fatal electric line shock near Rosalia, contract suit by Richey Gilbert against James Nichols of London, and legislative reapportionment debate led by L O Meigs with East Side concerns and county representation. Rudolph Spreckles proposes a citizens movement for corporate reform and better management.
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James Nichols
James Nichols & Son
Covent Garden
London
England
Richey & Gilbert Company
North Yakima
Nichols
Yakima County
Richey & Gilbert
L. O. Meigs
House of Representatives
King
Pierce
Meigs
Howard Taylor
James Davis
Appropriations Committee
Paulhamus
Senate
Spokane County
Walla Walla County
Benton County
Interesting Plant Discoveries in Southwestern Asia Missions
A Department of Agriculture explorer reports a diverse plant haul from Southwestern Asia. Highlights include a long-living alfalfa from Erivan, a 4000 foot Medicago hybridizing line, a wild almond from the Zarafshan valley, a drought resistant cherry for Northwest gardens, apricots from Samarkand with sweet kernels, Afghanist an apples and pear trials for Gulf states, olives surviving zero temperatures, Caucasian peaches for the Southwest, Caucasus seeds for dwarf stock disease resistance, improved crab apple scions, the Slew Abri kose apricot, a drought resistant poplar, and a February-fruiting wild strawberry on Caucasus cliffs.
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Department of Agriculture
Asia
Erivan
Turkestan
Zarafshan
Samarkand
Afghanistan
Gulf States
Caucasus
Middle West
Overproduction a Myth in Early Oregon Apple Industry
The piece recalls J H Stewart who helped launch Oregon’s modern apple industry and warned in 1892 of overproduction. It notes his error predicting mass supply, contrasts with later outcomes, and explains that many young trees failed to produce due to lack of specialized care, with only certain valleys yielding marketable fruit.
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J. H. Stewart
Oregon
Rocky Mountains
Medford
Farmers’ Institute
Rogue River Valley
California
Washington
Mr. Stewart
Hood River
Rogue River Valleys
Grand Ronde
Plans for Parcels Post Experiment on Rural Routes
House Post Offices and Postroads committee backs Postmaster General Hitchcock in testing a parcels post on rural free delivery routes. The study would cost little and show if a parcels post can be self supporting. Officials expect Congress to authorize a rural parcels post and the appropriation bill will include this new postal service department.
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House Committee On Post Offices
Hitchcock
Postoffice Department
Congress
House Committee On Postoffices
Postal Service
Training Nurses Free Scholarships Open at Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street announces spring enrollment and free scholarships in the two year course offering room board laundering and railroad fare home upon completion. A Feb 24 1911 short course opens by request of physicians and an illustrated Bulletin is mailed free. Homesteaders burned timber in Washington and other states may dispose of it under a general land office order with entrymen complying with homestead laws.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Washington
General Land Office
San Francisco and New Orleans vie for Panama Expo site
Washington headquarters for both cities push their claims with strong delegations from across the states. The contest remains open with neither side favored. Also a state school apportionment totals 207501 with Chelan county receiving 3711.67 at 5 mills per attending pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Orleans
Panama Canal
Washington
Congress
Safeguard Human Life: Safety Upgrades Planned for Trains
A national program will spend fifty million dollars to protect railway workers and passengers. After years of delay and costly debate, safety appliances are finally being standardized and adopted. Proponents credit the Interstate Commerce Commission for driving reforms to reduce the appalling death toll on U S trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tramps chained to posts prompt plea for uniform vagrancy laws
The article claims a famous tramp reports a town where a con stable stops night patrols along the railroad and chains hoboes to telegraph poles. He allegedly arrests twenty to thirty nightly, then returns with a wagon to seize them for jail and collects fees, fostering a profitable but abusive system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington Wants Fair for Panama Expo 1915 Debate
Washington D C boosters push for fair choice in the San Francisco New Orleans contention for the 1915 Panama canal exposition. The post office lists uncalled for items with names and dates, instructing to mark as advertised.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
San Francisco
Special Training for Mining Men at University of Washington
The University of Washington School of Mines offers a three month, January start short course for practical mining men. The Mines Building is equipped with assay furnaces and modern sampling equipment. No entrance exams and no course charges beyond books and materials. Dean Minor Roberts provides full course details.
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School of Mines
University of Washington
Minor Roberts
Seattle
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State of
State of Washington
Spokane
Walla Walla
First National Bank of White Salmon
C. R. Spencer
White Salmon
T. Wyers
C. M. Wolford
R. Lauterback
A. C. Keefhaver
City Commission of
Tacoma
Fawcett
Grace Isaacs
Miss Isaacs
Pearl
Horse Heaven Country
Klickitat Irrigation and Power Company
Everett
Newsy
Charley Emmet
Charley
Alfred Carter
Carter
Milwaukee Road
St. Maries
Los Angeles
Rosalia
Spreckles
Rudolph Spreckles
J. C. Stewart
House Committee
H. B. Dewey
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chelan County
G. W. Hoxley
Ysician
Leavenworth, Wash
J. E. Shore, M. D
Trinity Medical College
Toronto University
DR. J. Stillson Judah
State Bank
A. G. McKeown
W.W. M. McCoy
Columbia Valley Bank Building
Wenatchee, Wash
Attorneys AT Law
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
J. B. Adams
Victor Martin
Omar P, Burrows
Wenatchee
Corey
CO Hanson
HG Cannon
TC Johnson
Chas Churchill
Fred Moran
Mike Davis
Russell Tokelson
John L Wright
Alex
Ballard
R D Pollard
Bill Holmlund
Gus Ryan
John J Kimball
Albert Seller
EG Kracker
James Scott
John Peccher
I W Woch
Binton
J. C. Davis
John E. Porter
Attorney At Law
Notary Public
Columbia Valley
Thomas & Sorenson
R. S. Ludington
Fred Kemp
F. and
M. Bank
Reeves & Reeves
Reeves Building
Farmers
Burt J. Williams
Fred R. Wright
Harlin Bldg
Echo Office
H. EB. Carr
Adams
Carr
Wenatchee Abstract Company Incorporated
R. W. Vermilya
Mgr
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Wenatchee, Washington
Ss City Drag Line
Rainier Beer
Lee J. Howerton
Woldenberg
Leavenworth
W. H. Hamilton & Son
Sprague & Ruppe
A. J. Martin
Riverside Avenue
Ninth St
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Congregational Church
H. N. May
A. O
W. Leavenworth Lodge
Firemen’s Hall
Nannie Sparks
H. Alice Marble
Cascade Aerie No
Order of Eagler
W.W Elmer
Worthy Pres
Geo. A. Blocksedge
1. C. O. F. Hamilton Lodge No
We Men's
Taylor Yocum
N.G
G. A. Daly
J. F. Hartman
F. S. Leares
Chickamin Lodge
C. F. Ball
Sachem
Waldenberg
Frank Varo
Ladies of the Maccabees
1.C.C. F
Anna Tholin
Ida Bauman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
J. Ewart Weigle
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