Northwest tariff ruling eyed to boost tourism and prices bite
The piece outlines the push to sustain the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling abolishing a 17.50 travel difference and cites Charles A. Reynolds as the lobbyist, funded by Seattle Star backers. It also notes surging food costs, political corruption probes in Seattle, and plans for Northwest tourism funding with Washington Oregon and British Columbia preparing appropriations.
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Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Northern
Charles A. Reynolds
State Public Service Commission
Reynold
Seattle Star
Washington
Oregon
Northwest Tourist Association
British Columbia
Penny Girl who Shaped a Cent Design
In 1835 the U S government offered 1000 for the best cent design. James Barton Longacre entered a sketch inspired by his daughter Sarah after a chiefs visit to the Philadelphia mint. Her face would appear on the cent, widely carried across the nation.
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United States
Philadelphia
Mint
James Barton Longacre
Sarah
Longacre
Sarah Longacre
Pittsburgh
Colonel Roosevelt Leads New Fire Truck For Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay residents fear fires after months of incidents. Col Theodore Roosevelt and other wealthy donors unveiled a modern fire truck claimed to speed up Sagamore Hill runs. Contributors include W R Coe K G Billings J Stuart Blackton Colgate Hoyt and Mortimer L Schiff.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Long Island
Brooklyn
North Shore
Roosevelt
W. R. Coe
K. G. Billings
J. Stuart Blackton
Colgate Hoyt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Gold Coast Africa's unhealthy climate and hazards
The article describes the Gold Coast as a British colony with unhealthy heat and moisture, swamps and shallow lakes, a rock emitting hydrogen gas, and deadly fevers for Europeans though less so for locals. It notes the region as a gold producer with diverse vegetation.
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Africa
Gold Coast
Evaluating Manila Rope Quality and How It Wears
The article warns buyers that some rope sold by the pound is inflated with excess oil or filler, and that manila rope can contain inferior fibers like sisal. It explains that tensile tests hide wear, advises inspecting strands for internal breakdown, and notes good Manila fiber is light colored, fine, silky, and strong with smooth rope and few loose fibers.
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Manila
Postage Stamps Demand Tops Customer Requests
A Main Street stationer notes most customers seek postage stamps as letters rise in frequency. A woman browses stock and quizzes him on stamp value while purchasing a newspaper for mailing cost. He weighs the paper and suggests a one cent stamp suffices.
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Main Street
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Design of the White House Leads to Its Final Form
The 500 prize for a presidential home design attracted James Hoban of Ireland and South Carolina. His initial plan featured numerous wings and ornate decorations that the public rejected, producing the now iconic two story White House. Cornerstone laid 1792 and completion came in 1799, the year Washington died.
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White House
Washington
James Hoban
South Carolina
Quote Echoes on Liberty and Equality from Classic Thinkers
A compact collection of lines from Mirabeau and Turgot reflects on liberty as an outcome of everyday life and simple facts rather than theory. The excerpt contemplates whether people deserve or can attain true equality.
From John o Groats to Land's End Distance Cited
The article notes the straight line distance from John o Groats in the north of England to Land's End in the south as about 480 miles. It mentions the travel route distance would be longer, depending on the path taken.
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John o'Groat
Land’s End
England
Brother's Doctor Urgency Over Sister Marriage
Johnny warns that Mr Algernon will die if sister does not marry him. Mother asks what is wrong as the family seeks a doctor. The sister refuses the marriage, and the warning prompts urgent action in London.
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Johnny
Mr. Algernon
London Telegraph
Price Records and Grand Jury Indictments in 1861 Footnote
In St Louis hogs brought fifteen cents per pound on foot the highest price since the Civil War. In New York City a federal grand jury indicted 118 corporations and 71 individuals over coal price and supply practices.
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St. Louis
New York City
Mexicans for Section Work Bring In Laborers
A passenger coach arrived Monday with about twenty four Mexicans who were distributed among Leavenworth area section crews east and west. Railroads report a labor scarcity as workers are sought along the Mexican border states. Also noted is Mrs. Wm. Titus recovering from appendicitis after a recent operation at Leavenworth hospital. The M. E. Ladies Aid met in church parlors with tea served by Mrs. Geo. Walker Mrs. J. L. Maston and Mrs. F. T. Motteler.
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Leavenworth
Wm. Titus
Leavenworth Hospital
M. E. Ladies Aid
Mesdames Geo. Walker
J. L. Maston
F. T. Motteler
Russians Come with Savranoffs Concert Troupe
The Savranoffs a trio of Russian performers present a lively program with piano violin cello and vocal pieces. Margaret Savranoff soprano pianist Leo violin Russell Chilinski cello highlight a rich recital featuring Russian songs and a notable piano solo I am Glad I am In the United States. They previously performed for the Chicago Advertising Association luncheon with four numbers including Liszt and chimes imitation.
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Savranoff
United States
Russell Chilinski
Russia
Savranoffs Company
Chicago Advertising Association
Adolph O. Eberhart
Minnesota
Liszt
Mia Savranoff
Forestry Office Examiners Return from Kittitas and Seattle
Forest examiner W. F. Ramsey returned yesterday from Kittitas county via Seattle after spending most of the week there. C. M. Allen, connected with the Portland office as telephone engineer, was in town this week giving the local force instruction in constructing and maintaining telephone lines.
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Forest Examiner
W. F. Ramsey
Kittitas County
Seattle
C. M. Allen
Portland
Notable Delegates and Contestants Attend State Meet
Among those who met Mr. Allen were W. G. Hellan from Easton Kittitas county D. S. Rice from Wenatchee lake and F. B. Lenzie from Chiwaukum Master Paul Stoffel winner of the spelling contest in Chelan county went to Olympia this week to take part in state contest Miss Elizabeth Nicholas returned Thursday afternoon from Seattle and Tacoma where she visited for a few days with relatives.
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Mr. Allen
W. G. Hellan
Easton, Kittitas County
D. S. Rice
Wenatchee Lake
F. B. Lenzie
Chiwaukum
Paul Stoffel
Chelan County
Olympia
Elizabeth Nicholas
Seattle
Tacoma
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Mexico
Wilson
Lansing
Pershing
Mike Powers
Lundin
Powers
Colonel
Elsie Meier
Agnes Davis
Jessie Hathaway
Iva West
W. F. Bickel
Ed James
Cashmere
Leavenworth High School
the Savranoffs
The
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Gold Shield
Frye
Armour
Forestry Office
Adams
Grant Counties
John Davis & Co
Second Ave
Wash
Koerner
Koerner’s Drug Store
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