Timber lands priced low spark northwest dispute
Lumbermen denounce a legislative committee report claiming state timber lands were sold below value. George S. Long of Weyerhaeuser argues prices in 1901 were fair given past values, while noting recent land prices have risen sharply. The piece also covers King County tax seizures of Seattle Electric Co and a state grain inspection ruling affecting University of Washington cadets.
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Northwest
Legislative Investigating Committee
State Land Office
George S. Long
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co
Tacoma
Weyerhaeuser
Range 5
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Weyerhauser
Freshmen Demonstrate Progress in Military Science Value
He praised the freshmen for strong progress and stressed military science as essential in colleges. He stated the country must rely on these officers from volunteer forces in wartime.
New Orleans Welcomes 25 Foundlings From New York
A New Orleans depot scene drew thousands as 25 babies from the New York foundling asylum arrived. Foster parents surged through the ropes, each baby numbered and handed to a recipient amid a chaotic but orderly transfer guided by Joseph O. Butler of the local asylum. The infants, cared for by the Sisters of Charity and nurses, will be distributed to Memphis and various Kansas points on the return trip.
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Union Station
New Orleans
New York
Joseph O. Butler
Sisters of Charity
North
Memphis
Kansas
Graft crusade in Pittsburg nets fourteen convictions
Fourteen persons have been convicted or pled guilty and sentenced from 109 indicted in the Pittsburg graft crusade. Seven grand juries returned 186 indictments and informations. Former councilmen confessed to paying sums from 81.10 to 100, with appeals pending for two held matters.
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Pittsbug
A. A. Vilsack
German National Bank of Pittsburg
W. H. Weber
P. B. Kearns
Morris Einstein
Hugh Ferguson
Chas, Stewart
Made in Washington department at state fair boosts home industry
Washington State Fair adds a special Made in Washington department with a building to showcase home produced goods. It aims to demonstrate local articles to consumers and spur growth of state manufacturing as about one hundred thousand visitors are expected. The fair will also feature the latest orchard and farm devices with power provided for demonstrations of engines sprays cultivators and other equipment.
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Washington
Orchard contest to compare methods at fair
Officials plan a fair from September 26 to October 1 to compare techniques among manufacturers. The event will aid orchardists in evaluating approaches and determining whether current methods are antiquated.
French statistician lists Paris conjugal felicity tally
A French statistician claims exact Paris figures on marriage happiness and unhappiness. He reports 1362 wives eloped, 2371 husbands left wives, 4120 separated by agreement, 191023 in the same roof at war, 162920 detest each other privately, 510132 indifferent, 1102 deemed happy but not, and 135 truly happy couples. He offers no method or marital status.
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Paris
Date Set For State Press Meeting In Wenatchee
The State Press Association executive committee accepts Wenatchee invitation and changes the annual meeting from June to September 22 23 24 to fit harvest season. The move aims to showcase Wenatchee and Columbia valley fruit and benefit local apple industry.
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State Press Association
Wenatchee
Commercial Club of
Columbia
Navy Chief Clamps Down on Public Scrutiny of Marine Disputes
Secretary Myer ordered an end to the court of inquiry into the U S marine corps squabble and halted a probe into Commander Hill over a dirty ship claim. He declines public airing as he battles Congress for naval reorganization and suppresses sensational Boston yard court martial coverage.
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Myer
U. S. Marine Corps
Hill
Marietta
Navy
Congress
Naval Establishment
Auld
Robinett
Boston Navy Yard
Glacier National Park Created in Montana
Congress and the president established Glacier National Park in northern Montana on the Great Divide near the Canadian boundary. The 1300 square mile reserve includes 60 glaciers 250 lakes vast pine cedar forests numerous streams 6000 to 10000 foot peaks and abundant fish and game.
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Switzerland of America
Montana
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State Supreme Court
University of Washington Cadet Corps
M. J. Lenihan
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Lenihan
Secretary of the Navy
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Sworth’s Light, Water and Telephone Service
Leavi
Wenatchee Milling CO
Wenatchee, Wash
Tumwater Savings Bank
Mr. McDermott
Mrs. McDermott
Willie
Bobby
Benham
Beal Grain & Milling CO
Wenatchee Wash
Leavenworth, Wash
the Opera
Tholin @ Smith
Lamb-Davis Lumber
Echo
Leavenworth Wash
G. W. Hoxley
J. B. Shore, M. D
Trinity Medical College
Toronto University
A. G. Tikeown
W. M. McCoy
H. A. Haskell
Columbia Valley Bank Building
Attorneys AT Law
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U. . Land Department
Lewis J. Nelson
Leavenworth
Wash
J. B. Adams
Co Victor Martin
Omar P, Barrows
Henry Crass
John E Porter
Crass, Porter & Thomason Lawyers
Columbia Valley Bank
Thomas & Sorenson
R. S. Ludington
Fred Kemp
M. Bank
Reeves & Reeves
Reeves Building
Farmers
D. Griffith
Burt J. Williams
J. D. Langdon
Joe Massie
Echo Office
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