State Board of Control reports funding and hospital data
The biennial report shows ward counts up 23.6 percent to 4896 and released patients up about 62 percent. Farm product value at institutions rose from 99200 to 172142. The board requests 4606889 for two years, including jute mill profit noted at 100000. Hospital appropriations sought: Northern 363625 and Eastern 456350.
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State Board of Control
Northern Hospital
Eastern Hospital
Medical Lake
Northern
New Law Not Effective Until 1914 Referendum mechanics delayed
Prominent lawyers say the November 5 vote approved a constitutional amendment for referendum initiative and recall but no referendum on 1913 acts will occur. The new timing means laws take effect ninety days after adjournment, delaying referendum machinery until 1914.
Great Northern Announces Northwest Excursion Fares
H A Noble of Great Northern reports trans continental routes authorize excursion fares to the northwest. Round trips from Chicago are 65 dollars and 72.50 for summer tourist fares. From St Paul and Minneapolis rates are 55 and 60 dollars respectively with sale dates June 1 4 22 29 and July 8 11 and a return window to October 31.
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H. A. Noble
Great Northern
Northwest
North Pacific Coast
California
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Good Roads Association Organized in Spokane Week
Eastern Washington officials map a $200000 distribution of state good roads funds at a Spokane meeting as the Inland Empire Good Roads Association forms with Frank W. Guilbert as president. Recommendations propose allocations by district and for maintenance, following Tacoma policy. local updates note personal travel and illness in Spokane area.
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Washington
Spokane
Inland Empire Good Roads Association
Frank W. Guilbert
Mountain District
Chelan
Kittitas
Yakima
Klickitat
Wenatchee
Lincoln County
Reardon
Rosalia
Walla Walla
Colfax
Inland Empire Association
Washington State Good Roads Association
Tacoma
Tax Commissioners Report Details Great Northern Rail Line Values
The fourth biennial report for the period ending Sept 30 1912 notes Great Northern railway in the county with 96.11 miles of track including 64.75 miles main and 31.35 miles side. Main track valued at 34550.24 per mile and side track at 6910 per mile. County personal and real property valued at 7586184 actual and 2725716 equalized for assessment.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Great Northern Railway
Youth with Two Legs Lost Seeks Work at Rail Line
Walter DeBarrow, seventeen, after a railroad accident near Spokane left crippled, refused to sue. He wrote to James J. Hill, president of the road, offering faithful service. Hill replied to bring him to St Paul for Christmas and promised a life job with artificial limbs clothing money and an education.
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Walter DeBarrow
Spokane
DeBarrow
James J. Hill
Road
City Water System Nears Completion in Leavenworth
The Leavenworth water project advances with the supply line nearly finished and distribution work set to start Monday. Delays due to material shortages eased as pipe arrives. about thirty workers, soon to double, will lay pipeline within city limits and across the river below the dam.
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Leavenworth
Messrs
Seaman & Quigg
Mrs Kiser Visits Sister After Seattle Arrival
Mrs Kiser and her young son arrived Thursday from Seattle to visit her sister Mrs F Bauer. Mr and Mrs Fred Reeves of Wenatchee spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs S A Potter.
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Harry Maston
Wenatchee
Henry Sauer
Mrs
Fred Reeves
S. A. Potter
Chelan County Poised for Major Northwest Mining Boom
Chelan County is described as a future standout in Northwest mining with new mineral discoveries and active mines. John Isenhart, early Chelan settler, says transportation will unlock Chelan’s potential to rival British Columbia camps, noting copper, lead, silver, zinc, and possible coal along with expected smelter development once rail access expands.
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Chelan
Chelan County
Northwest
John Isenhart
Lake Chelan
Leroy
Granby
British Columbia
Isenhart
Wenatchee Awards Paving Contract
By a unanimous vote the Wenatchee council awarded the paving contract for the business district to J. J. McNerney for 112000 dollars. The main avenue will receive creosoted wood blocks and side streets with brick. Western Wood Preserving Co. will supply the wood blocks. One million board feet of lumber will be used with work starting in spring and cluster lights to be installed.
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Wenatchee
J. J. McNerney
Wenatchee Avenue
Western Wood Preserving Co
Spokane
Ideal Fall for Fruit Trees From Wenatchee Expert
Wenatchee horticultural expert R E Trumble notes an ideal autumn with no early freezes harming trees. He explains the trees hardened properly and leaves dropped well, improving next year's crop by maturing fruit spurs and enhancing plant food balance.
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R. E. Trumble
Wenatchee
State Road 10 needs $40000 for Wenatchee to Knapp hill repair
State road No 10 once again draws attention as the project to upgrade 13 miles to the level of the Great Northern's 12 miles seeks a $40000 appropriation from the legislature. The railroad has already spent $100000 on its section. Parcel post stamps feature industry themes in red, with values from 1 to 1 dollars.
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Wenatchee
Knapp’s Hill
Great Northern
Seattle councilman drafts statewide recall bill for elected officials
Max Wardell proposes a state wide recall framework after a Wenatchee convention. The plan sets filing checks ninety day final filing, six month recall limits, five day post session timing for legislators, and a one year immunity if the recall fails. It also calls for the recall target to appear at the ballot head with charges.
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League of Municipalities
Wenatchee
Max Wardell
Seattle
Wardell
County Secures Rock Crusher For Road Work
The county received a rock crusher in Wenatchee on Saturday and plans to begin operations after the new year. Commissioner Gillette seeks a conference with the road committee of the commercial clubs and road organizations to agree on a robust good roads propaganda for the county.
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Wenatchee
Gillette
Washington Schools In Strong Condition In 1911 12 Report
The twenty first biennial report of State Superintendent H B Dewey notes Washington public schools are financially and educationally in best condition. Indebtedness about 2 million dollars, cash balance 2.5 million, with districts many on cash basis. Recommendations include pension plan, fund control by state board, more uniform text books, compulsory flag salute, more state exams, expanded high school inspection, rural school supervision, higher county superintendent salary, higher deputy state superintendent pay and greater education department funding. Get Butter Wrappers at Echo office.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
H. B. Dewey
State of Washington
Dewey
State Board of Education
District Board of Education
Department of Education
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I. M. Howell
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O. G. Ellis
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Washington University
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