New Year Reception Draws Thousands to White House Doors
The New Year reception in Washington drew over eight thousand people to the White House as President Taft greeted each guest with a handshake. Descriptions praised the ceremony’s brilliance, the Marine Band, and the democratic feel as rich and poor alike passed through security to the president. The piece also surveys critics of the money trust led by Lindbergh and Untermyer, tariff debates, parcels post hearings, and the rise of organized press associations shaping Washington gossip.
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Mr. Taft
Diplomatic Corps
White House
Secret Service
Marine Band
Washington
Fassett to lead hearing on Washington public utilities rules
Spokane official C M Fassett, commissioner of public utilities, will testify at the January 29 hearing in Olympia on proposed state rules for gas, electric light, and water services. He urges mayors of larger towns to study the rules and attend with officials. he argues the standards protect consumers and public service firms alike.
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Spokane
Wash
C. M. Fassett
Public Utilities
of Washington
State Public Service Commission
Olympia
Fassett
State Commission
Commission
United States
Michigan Governor Urges Taft LaFollett e Withdraw For Roosevelt
Governor Osborn argues in a political commentary that Taft and LaFollette should withdraw their candidacies to clear the field for Roosevelt. The piece, reflecting his newspaper background, prompts debate over party leadership and decisiveness at the highest level.
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Osborn
Michigan
Senator LaFollette
Taft
Roosevelt
Chase
Death of Mrs. Sarah B. Ferry Noted Pioneer Widow
Mrs Sarah B Ferry widow of Elisha P Ferry first governor of Washington died in Seattle Recent funeral drew a large Northwest audience with prominent attendees Honorary pallbearers included Judge C H Hanford Judge J P Hoyt Erastus Brainerd E N Brooks M R Maddocks and W E Boone
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Sarah B. Ferry
Seattle
Washington
Elisha P. Ferry
Northwest
C. H. Hanford
J. P. Hoyt
Erastus Brainerd
E. N. Brooks
M. R. Maddocks
W. E. Boone
Publicity Campaign Launched in Seattle by Chamber of Commerce
A broad publicity drive began in Seattle under the new Seattle chamber of commerce with Executive Secretary R. M. Mattison heading efforts. A Moore theater meeting kicked off the campaign to stimulate agricultural and industrial growth and statewide settlement, a first systematic effort for the city.
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Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Mattison
Moore Theater
Queen City
Big Lamb-Davis Lumber Co to Resume Operations Soon
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co announces the big mill will restart all departments as weather allows. A spring log drive is planned with several million feet in the mill pond and logs piled along Wenatchee River. Planning and box mills may start next month, boosting employment and local business.
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Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Mill
Wenatchee
Lamb-Davis Lumber Company
Mel Duncan eyeing western Washington baseball team
Mel Duncan brother of wrestler Frank Duncan evaluates bringing an independent ball club to Wenatchee after receiving a Memphis contract. He may negotiate with coast clubs to stay near home and has five or six fast Western Washington players tied up. Potential cities include Everett Snohomish and Wenatchee.
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Mel Duncan
Frank Duncan
Wenatchee
Memphis
Washington
Duncan
Everett
Snohomish
Grange Leader Opposes LaFollette Over One Cent Postage
C B Kegley master of the state grange says representative W L LaFollette will lack farmer support in the upcoming election for proposing a one cent postage on first class matter He charges the aim is to worsen the post office deficit to block parcels post He says the national grange legislative committee should have been consulted before the bill Alaskans push for unity amid regional political tensions led by the Daily Alaskan Cordova.
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W. L. LaFollette
C. B. Kegley
State Grange
Kegley
Post Office
National Grange
Washington
D. C
Reed College Breaks Ground in Portland for First Building
After five years of planning ground was broken this week for the inaugural Reed College building in Portland. The institution opens next September with a $3,000,000 endowment and aims to rank with premierU S colleges.
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Reed College
Portland
United States
Seattle Recall Movement Targets Two Councilmen
Seattle City Controller Bothwell certified recall petitions against Councilmen E. L. Blaine and Max Wardall. Filed December 30, the controller sought funds for checking costs which were refused, leaving petitions unchecked. Public dissatisfaction surrounds Wardall who sparked events leading to former mayor Gill’s dethronement and police chief Wappenstein’s penitentiary appeal.
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Bothwell
City Council of
Seattle
E. L. Blaine
Max Wardall
Wardall
Blaine
H. C. Gill
Wappenstein
Chelan County News Highlights in 1911 Districts and Elections
Chelan county shares state forest funds totaling 1771.77 dollars. Thomas Bollman reappointed Cashmere postmaster by President Taft. Great Northern Railway projects new Columbia river line within ninety days. Wenatchee wrestler Beerman to face J A Apple of Spokane tonight. Charles W Cobb of Wenatchee awarded 90 dollars for a right arm fracture. Auditor Gellatly issues 171 marriage licenses in 1911 with 25 divorce applications and 17 granted. Presidential ballot shows Roosevelt 149, LaFollette 122, Taft 111, Wilson 56, Clark 55, Harmon 50. George D Brown of Chelan eyes state senate bid as progressive Republican. Cascade garage Cashmere sells sixteen Ford cars for spring, with more orders. Cashmere sold 26 Ford cars last year. Wenatchee council mulls three regular firemen replacing volunteers at ~1200 annual cost. three paid men at 60 dollars monthly. Judge Grimshaw term ends this fall. expected to seek reelection with strong bar support.
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Charles W. Cobb
Wenatchee
Industrial Insurance Commission
D. N. Gellatly
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Taft
Wilson
Clark
Harmon
Geo. D. Brown
Chelan
State Senate
Brown
Ford
Cascade
Cashmere
Grimshaw
Superior Court
Bar
Leavenworth Schools Receive County Education Allowance
Chelan county approves a total public school allotment for the coming year of 15 285.87 with 7 883.28 from the state and 8 402.59 from the county. Wenatchee receives 6 139.51 Leavenworth 1 466.60 Cashmere 1 817.58 Chelan 1 609.84 Monitor 433.46 Entiat 427.71 Peshastin 683.32.
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Chelan County
Monitor
Entiat
Death of neighbor’s draft horse amid winter horse losses
L. S. Ailes reports the death of his neighbor H. A. Howard's fine draft horse the first of this week. A dozen or more horses have died here this winter, some valued at $300 and more.
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L. S. Ailes
H. A. Howard
Visit by Gaylord Rawlins From Wenatchee
Gaylord Rawlins from Wenatchee arrived early in the week to visit friends and catch up with local acquaintances.
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Gaylord Rawlins
Wenatchee
Electric Interurban Line Now Assured
One million dollars in bonds for an Wenatchee to Leavenworth electric line have been sold. The Wenatchee Valley Railway and Power Co executive Mr. Felt says the system will operate in 14 to 18 months if franchises and right of way are secured._expect opposition from Great Northern Railway yet anticipate speedy victory and broad local benefits.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Felt
Wenatchee Valley Railway & Power Co
Wenatchee Valley Traction Company
Great Northern Railway
John L Wilson May Go to the Senate
Political deposters predict John L. Wilson publisher of the Post-Intelligencer will be returned to the United States senate. With Judge Danworth resigning there is talk Senator Wesley L. Jones may leave the toga for the woolsack and Governor Hay would fill a vacancy. March 1 is cited as the switch date.
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John L. Wilson
The
Post-Intelligencer
United States Senate
Danworth
Wesley L. Jones
North Yakima
Jones
Taft
Hay
Wilson
Globe M. & M. Co to Start Plant May First
Dee Fisher president of Globe Mining & Milling says the company bought 39000 brick for mine use and plans to haul them in as weather allows. They secured 26000 building brick and 13000 fire brick. He reports daily inquiries from buyers and an offer of 500000. Ore valued over 800000 has been blocked out. A 25 ton plant will be installed and ready by May first.
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Dee Fisher
Globe Mining & Milling Company
J. E. Gatherless
Seattle
Fisher
From Puget Sound to Los Angeles in Less Than Two Days
The Southern Pacific schedule now allows Portland to Puget Sound travelers to reach Los Angeles in under two days. The Shasta Limited departs Portland at 5:50 p m, arrives Port Costa at 7:30 p m next day, then The Owl to Los Angeles arriving at 8:35 a m. The change saves about thirteen hours and reduces layover waits.
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Puget Sound
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Shasta Limited
Portland
Port Costa
Cal
Angel City
California
Yakima and Pacific Northwest fruit unions discuss marketing merger
Apple growers in the Yakima We natchee Hood river and Rogue river valleys, Washington and Oregon, seek to merge their fruit unions into a single marketing organization. The districts produce top fruit and the move aims to boost growers gains. S. D. Knowles, father of Mrs. Wiley Rice, left Monday for Long Prairie Minnesota.
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Yakima
Wenatchee
Hood River
Rogue River Valley
Washington
Oregon
S. D. Knowles
Wiley Rice
Long Prairie
Minnesota
Washington State Growth and Legal Decisions Highlighted
State notes show Seattle banks totaling 28 with deposits growing from 17 million in 1900 to 75 million in 1910 amid population shifts from rural to urban areas. Supreme court term totals and county allocations are outlined, plus a ruling on federal land rights to school sections and planned railroad rate changes effective March 1.
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Seattle
Senator Jones seeks federal building in Wenatchee for 200000
Senator Wesley L. Jones introduces a senate bill to fund a federal building in Wenatchee with a 200000 price tag. The proposal targets federal investment in local infrastructure and outlines construction and transit implications.
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Wesley L. Jones
Senate
Wenatchee
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Senate Committee On Post Offices
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Wenatchee High School
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E. J. Felt
Globe M. & M. Co
Fruit Growers Organization
State Tax Commission
Supreme Court
Pierce County
Spokane County
King County
India
Reed
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