National Forest Improvements Funded for Washington State
The report details federal spending on permanent improvements across Washington’s ten National Forests. Highlights include 311.75 miles of trails, 17 miles of roads, 102 miles of telephone lines, and numerous ranger quarters, barns, and fences. Plans call for continued development, with $974,981 projected for 1910 and a total 1909-1910 program of substantial bridge, cabin, and fence construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Special Improvement Fund
Congress
Forest Service
Sylvester
Wenatchee River
Chiwaukum
Northwest lumber threatens tariff fight over Philippine mahogany
Seattle readers learn that lawmakers strive to keep tariffs on lumber, while importers push Philippine mahogany as a cheaper rival. The wood, shipped from Negros to Seattle by Insular Lumber Co, is praised for durability and finish. Railroads support Washington children’s home gifts, and state exhibits for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition include school work and apples.
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Washington
Congress
Northwest
Seattle
Antilochus
Teucer
Insular Lumber Co
Negros
Manila
Suez
Construction to Support Pedestrians and Horses Only
A description states the bridge or pathway will be strong enough to carry pedestrians and riding horses during summer, but not designed to bear vehicle traffic.
Poultry expert to aid Washington breeders at exposition
Henry H. Collier, renowned poultry specialist, will assist Washington breeders in selecting exhibition birds for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. He is reachable through the Washington Exposition Commission for guidance and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Exposition Commission
Henry H. Collier
Washington Exposition
Spokane booster club pushes tariff removal for coal imports
A Spokane booster committee plans a resolution to Congress urging tariff repeal on coal. They argue Washington uses coal mainly from British Columbia and consumers pay the tax.
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Spokane
Club
British Columbia
Waterville Citizens Push State Buy Of Wenatchee Bridge
Waterville citizens and the Waterville Commercial club urge legislative action to have the state purchase the Columbia river wagon bridge at Wenatchee. The issue, once blocked by Douglas county, was to be shared with Chelan and Douglas counties to fund maintenance. A joint meeting with Wenatchee’s Commercial club reported progress on bridge and state highway routes in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Douglas County
Canal Company
Chelan
Douglas
Waterville
Commercial Club of
Chelan County
Narrow Escape for Brakeman on Westbound Freight
Hugh O'Donnell, a brakeman on a westbound freight, fell from his train at Bluecut near Index on Wednesday afternoon. He lost three fingers and the thumb of his right hand. found two hours later, he was taken to town, treated, and later hospitalized in Everett after the engine and caboose returned. He was described as well known among railroad workers.
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Hugh O’donnell
Index
Bluecut
Ross Phillips
Big Falls Lumber Company
Redding
O'Donnell
Monroe
Dr. Stephens
O’donnell
Everett
Simmons Coulson marry at Larue home in town
Miss Bessie Simmons and James Coulson wed last Sunday at the Larue home with Rev. W N Davis officiating. The bride, popular locally, will reside in Wenatchee with her groom after a six course dinner at Olympia Cafe, and The Echo extends best wishes.
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John Larue
Bessie Simmons
James Coulson
W. N. Davis
Congregational Church
Bessie
Coulson
Wenatchee
Olympia Cafe
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Silf
Geo. Keating
Debord & McCoy
City Drug Store
King’s Special
King’s
E. H. King
King Building
the Opera
holin @ Smith
The
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
the Echo
Washington National Forest
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroads
Washington Childrens Home Society
Chehalis
Snohomish
Benton County
Board of County Commissioners of
Thurston County
A.Y.P. Exposition
Whatcom County
State of
Ington State Building
Dan
Mike O’donnel
Northern Pacific
Machias
Patrick Cahill
James Haffey
Camas
Abe Axtell
Vancouver Columbian
Walla Walla
State of Washington
Dumas
Yakima Valley
Yakima
Yakima Republic
T. C. Bellinger
N. C. Champion
Chicago
Wenatchee Valley
Mr. Bellinger
Mr. Champion
Champion
Wenatchee World
Simmons-Coulson
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