Spokane Chamber Plans Governors Banquet and Roosevelt Visit
Spokane Chamber of Commerce invites governors of Washington Oregon California Idaho Montana Wyoming and California to the annual meeting and banquet at the Masonic Temple on January 17. Col Theodore Roosevelt may visit Spokane next April. Inland Empire Retail Dealers set January 18–19 convention to discuss credit curtailment and advertising falsehoods. Boundary talks continue over the Columbia River area with commissions from Oregon and Washington aiming to settle boundaries near Sand Island.
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Spokane
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Inland Empire Retail Dealers Association
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Columbia River
Sand Island
Railroads pour funds into Oregon and Washington growth
The Hill system, Milwaukee, and Harriman lines have invested tens of millions in Oregon and Washington over four years for extensions and equipment. Astoria plans a centennial celebration with a military pageant from August 10 to September 10, inviting John Jacob Astor Jr. as guest of honor. Detachments of state guards and the regular army are expected to participate. A Lewis county farmer showcased Washington soil to visitors.
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Washington
Oregon
Milwaukee
Harriman
Pacific Northwest
Astoria
Oregon National Guard
John Jacob Astor, Jr
Liberia and America in Forbes Africa Book Analysis
Edgar Allen Forbes in The Land of the White Helmet recounts his Africa year with focus on Liberia. He notes US commission visits, British efforts to absorb Liberia, French rubber pressure, and hints US protection or annexation may emerge while praising missionaries and the American role abroad.
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Liberia
Africa
Edgar Allen Forbes
White Helmet
Forbes
Lords of the Soil
Great Britain
France
United States
Taft to Address Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta
President Taft and two cabinet members will attend the Southern Commercial Congress meeting March 8 9 and 10 in Atlanta Georgia. The president will deliver A Greater Nation Through a Greater South and other officials will discuss law enforcement agriculture and business efficiency.
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Taft
Ohis
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
South
Dickinson
Wilson
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Walter Wyman
T. W. Powderly
Woodrow Wilson
Duncan A. Fletcher
U.S
Florida
Fletcher
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
William C. McAdoo
Washington legislature's Seattle gathering highlights issues
The first general session of Washington lawmakers met in Seattle under Washington State University auspices. They toured the campus, discussed needed funding, and learned that state grounds maintenance will shift to state support. A lien law proposal aims to protect property owners from contractor bills, while Great Northern Railway promotes regional settlement with exhibition cars to attract visitors.
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Washington State University
Kane
Park Board
City of
University
Olympia
Great Northern Railway
Great Northwest
Washington
East
Middle West
St. Paul
Great Northern
Corrected notice on homestead claim ruling
The Echo published a statement claiming a general land office ruling allowed a married woman to obtain a homestead despite her husband's prior right. The report was incorrect and not authorized by land office officials.
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The
Echo
United States Land Office
General Land Office
Land Office
State funds from timber sale. Chelan county receives 1675
Washington state reports 23 671 dollars collected from federal timber reserves in 1910 with Chelan county getting 1675 for public schools and roads. Across two years ending Sept 30 1910 the current school fund totals 1 400 271 with Chelan county receiving 24 718. grain crop estimates place Whitman county at 6 million bushels and Lincoln at 5 million, with oats and barley yields also forecasted.
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Washington
Chelan County
C. W. Clausen
C. J. Holst
Board of Control
Whitman County
Lincoln County
Time to Register for Voting in County Precincts
The city clerk announces registration books are open for voters over 21 who have resided in the state for a year and in the county and precinct for 30 days. Voters must register by February 1 to be eligible this year and women are urged to register early. The process takes under five minutes and none have registered yet.
Cashmere Town Water and Light Plant Yields $160 Monthly Profit
Citizens of Cashmere cheer a solid month as the town operates its water and light plant with a profit of 160 dollars. The figure highlights efficient management and steady revenue for public utilities.
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Cashmere
Regular town council holds first meeting with new members
Mayor Gatherless presides as Woodrow Rice and Davis join the council. J. E. Grant is confirmed as police magistrate. Sewer right of way under Great Northern tracks approved. Bond, street obstruction, and official bond ordinances advanced. Town finances show $859.83 deficit with no April revenue. Budgets and committees named. Bloom & Tuck permit revoked. several bills approved totaling 314.45 adding to 1,174.28 outstanding warrants.
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Gatherless
Woodrow
Rice
Davis
J. E. Grant
E. C. Booth
Great Northern
Booth
Koerner
Anderson
Fire and Water
Hathaway
Carlquist
Weigand
Bloom & Tuck
Front Street
Mutual Mercantile Company
Tumwater Light & Water Company
Charles A. Anderson
Death of Mrs Lemon 85-Year-Old in Leavenworth
Mercy Helen Lemon, mother of Mrs William Harris, died Monday evening at 6 from senility aged 85 years 6 months. She lived in Everett until five months ago when she moved to Leavenworth to be with her daughter. Born in New York state she leaves eight children six sons and two daughters. Remains sent to Everett where funeral services were held.
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Mercy Helen Lemon
William Harris
Lemon
Everett
Leavenworth
New York State
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Theodore Harms
Salkum
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Evergreen State
Lewis County
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George M. Allen
Statistical Department
James A. Wood
A.Y.P
H. O. Stecihan
Wenatchee Commercial Club
C. F. Hubbard
B. H. Dewey
Annouces
Henry G. Breuelhman
Ethelyn C. Casebeer
Cletus E. Holmes
Lizzie Kintner
Orpha Leavers
Ella M. Markham
Nettie M.sutton
Clara E.switzer
Beulah Taylor
Anna N. Vernon
Jessie L. Wenner
Georgia E. Chave
Inez A. Webber
Mabel Fairbanks
E. D. Nichols
Harmony
State of Washington
King
Pierce
State Railroad Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Ferry
Okanogan
Island
San Juan
State Grain Department
Agricultural Department
Mississippi Valley
Johnson
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