Lawrence Prominent Republican Governor Candidate Visits Wenatchee
Mr. Lawrence, the progressive Republican candidate for governor, arrived by train Monday and spent the day renewing acquaintances. He pledged to campaign directly before the people on clearly defined issues and argued state spending could be reduced by at least a million dollars annually while maintaining efficient administration.
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Mr. Lawrence
Spokane
Wenatchee
Lawrence
Do Nothing Congress Faces Tariffs and Protests
The piece criticizes the House for inaction under a "do nothing" policy as Bryan urges focus on the money trust, while Underwood and Clarke oppose it. It notes tariff bill drafting and presidential vetoes, and cites rising costs of living as housewives complain about fares and groceries. George Siverly returns from Everett. his wife had a serious surgery at Providence hospital, recovering and hoping to return home soon.
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Bryan
Underwood
Clarke
Congress
Trusts
President
Supreme Court
George Siverly
Everett
Providence Hospital
Civil Service Examinations Announced for March Dates
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams on March 12 for stenographer typewriter field service inland forest immigration and post office inspector at 900 yearly or 3 04 a day Puget Sound navy yard and March 16 forest clerk male at 1100 or 1200 yearly. Subjects include spelling stenography typing bookkeeping arithmetic penmanship and report writing. Applicants need one year business experience and should obtain application blanks from the secretary Eleventh U S Civil Service District Seattle Washington 224 Federal Building.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Field Service
Inland Offices
Forest Service
Immigration and Post Office
Puget Sound Navy Yard
U. S. Civil Service District
Seattle
Wash
Federal Building
Leavenworth Plans Growth Big Projects For City
Leavenworth mayor F. E. Carlquist says the 1700 resident town will build a new city hall, add brick business blocks, begin Washington Iron & Steel plants, open a marble quarry and a quicksilver mine, and take over the water plant. Payroll runs about 80000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
F. E. Carlquist
Leavenworth
Washington
Washington Iron & Steel Company
Eastern Star initiates new officers in ceremony
The Eastern Star held initiation and installation of officers on Wednesday evening. Worthy Matron Anna M Sampson was away and will be installed later. New officers installed by A G McKeown and F T Motteler include Angela Gatherless Ruth J C, Mary Motteler secretary Ida Davis, Pearl Wheeler conductress, Jessie Mohler associate conductress, Emma Walker chaplain, Emma Stage marshal, Adah Eugene Andrews, Ruth Francis B Field, Esther Catherine Wyckoff, Martha Carrie Patterson, Electa Myrtle Ruth, Warder J D Wheeler, Sentinel A G Stage. Banquet followed at Overland cafe.
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Eastern Star
Anna M. Sampson
A. G. McKeown
Marshal F. T. Motteler
Angela Gatherless
Worthy Patton
J. C. Ruth
Mary Motteler
Ida Davis
Pearl Wheeler
Jessie Mohler
Emma Walker
Marshal
Emma Stage
Adah
Eugene Andrews
Ruth
Francis B. Field
Esther
Catherine Wyckoff
Martha
Carrie Patterson
Electa
Myrtle Ruth
Warder
J. D. Wheeler
Sentinel
A. G. Stage
Overland Cafe
Public School Lecture Course Praise for Alton Packard
Otis Randall, Moscow Idaho superintendent, lauds Packard as one of the nation’s most versatile entertainers after his Moscow appearance. Opie Read vouches for Packard as a top cartoonist, poet, and wit whose Cha t a u q u a course evening is a standout gem of purest luster.
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Packard
Otis Randall
Moscow
Idaho
Opie Read
Alton Packard
First Order
Local Fund Drive Gathers Monthly Support for National Game Team
A community committee lists contributors totaling 268.75 dollars monthly for a ball team with many names and firms pledging up to 300 dollars by Saturday night. The list includes Moore & Bruce Leavenworth Mercantile Co Leavenworth State Bank Simons & Brender Leav Furniture & Hardware Co Vienna Bakery and others.
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Moore & Burce
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
C. H. Phillips
Rainier Cafe
Leavenworth State Bank
Simons & Brender
Eran
Leavenworth Report
White Star
Leavenworth Echo
Lee J. Howerton
S. H. Delamater
Tumwater Savings Bank
J. S. Judah
Leavenworth Hand Laundry
Woodrow Sas
Templin & McKenzie
Leav Furniture & Hardware Co
Senne Akc
Nick Kinscherf
Vienna Bakery
Nalyte Uh
Ge Hee
Canquist
Jessie Leslie
Athena
S. E. Humphreys
Gellagner
Butler Sampson
Miles & Pesch
Seoeiorch
Governor Hay Declines Presidential Preference
Governor M. E. Hay says he will stay out of the nomination fight for the presidency and let the people express their preference. He notes he intends to keep the administration from politics and does not wish to express his view between Taft and Roosevelt, though he has favored Taft in the past.
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M. E. Hay
Taft
Roosevelt
Hay
Debate Over Seal Herd Protection In North Pacific
The House Foreign Affairs Committee discussed the Pribiloff Islands seal herds with Rep Kendall defending protection while Sulzer urged withdrawal of protection. Kendall cited seals down to under 100000 after earlier booms from five million and four million, arguing for strong, lawful safeguards amid a global supply concern. The Echo ran advertising orders and Dooley Wheeler visited from Okanogan, noting rapid regional development and a promising year ahead.
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Grover Cleveland
Great Britain
Kansas
J. Bull
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Pribiloff Islands
Iowa
Kendall
North Pacific Ocean
State tax levy rises to 29 million with railroads paying bulk
Figures from the state tax commission show a 1911 total levy of 29,030,234.55, up 1,949,000 from 1910. Railroads contribute about 1,000,000 of the increase while real and personal property accounts for roughly 900,000. Statewide, 5,000,000 funds state needs, including 3,000,000 for schools and roads. other state operations receive a smaller share. The 12.58 percent railroad contribution marks an uptick from 9.82 percent.
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State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Leavenworth Commercial Club Names Standing Committees
At the first regular meeting President Carr named standing committees to hold until February. Entertainment O S Sampson L W Woodrow E P Sharman. Finance R B Field Jos M Gangler J A Hearst. Statistics E H Robert L J Nelson. House A G McCoy J W Corcoran A E Dickinson. City interests R B Field O S Sampson J E Gatherless. Press and printing E H Robert A H Sylvester A G McKeown. Membership J Koerner G A Hamilton F A Reynolds. Joe Gangler cannot seek re election as secretary. successor to be chosen at the next directors' meeting Monday March 4.
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Leavenworth Commercial Club
Carr
Entertainment
O. S. Sampson
L. W. Woodrow
E. P. Sharman
R. B. Field
Jos. M. Gangler
J. A. Hearst
E. H. Robert
L. J. Nel
A. G. McCoy
J. W. Corcoran
A. E. Dickinson
J. E. Gatherless
A. H. Sylvester
A. G. McKeown
J. Koerner
G. A. Hamilton
F. A. Reynolds
Joe Gangler
Supreme Court rules promise to protect seller not liable
In the Goldie Kleinert Distributing Company v. William J. Bothwell, the Supreme Court held that a promise to insure the seller against loss if the buyer defaults does not render the promisor liable for the debt. Bothwell, city comptroller of Seattle, avoided public association with the case for political reasons. The lower court’s dismissal stands.
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Supreme Court
Goldie Kleinert Distributing Company
William J. Bothwell
City Comptroller
Seattle
Bothwell
Luneta
J. T. Ronald
King County
Mrs Nelson Hosts Local Public School Teachers
Mrs L J Nelson entertained public school teachers after school last Friday evening at her home. Attendees included Mrs Agnes Moore Mrs Gena Brown and the Misses Heffron Dootson Tate Grue Maud Hinman McNeil and Noble. Mrs L O Taylor former teacher attended. The table groaned with goodies as guests enjoyed social conversation and needlework.
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L. J. Nelson
Agnes Moore
Gena Brown
Heffron
Dootson
Tate
Grue
Maud Hinman
McNeil and Noble
Schneierla
Sims
L. O. Taylor
R B Field Buys Acreage in Merriam Addition
Real estate news reports that R B Field purchased nearly three acres in Merriam addition from William Rice. Field plans to divide the tract into city lots for sale this spring.
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R. B. Field
Merriam Addition
F. A. Reynolds
William Rice
Robert B. Field
Field
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J. D. Morrison
Ward Bertram
Klamath Falls
Oregon
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British Columbia
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Scenic Theatre
A. L. Haines
Buncomb
Echo
Portland
Dooley P. Wheeler
Okanogan
State Capital News Service
Mrs. Totten
Home Security Bank
Bellingham
Whitman County
Whatcom County
H. J. Welty
State Penitentiary
Seattle Electric Company
Della Totten
Cashmere
Walla Walla
James E. Sutton
Totten
Beebe
Sutton
Commercial Club
Mrs. Nelson
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