Poindexter Urges Bipartisan Reciproc ity Shift Toward General Trade Reform
Senator Poindexter argues for a wider US Canada reciprocity plan, warning the current treaty favors Canada and leaves the US in limited midstream gain. He calls for uniform tariffs, broader reductions on key staples, and a path to real reciprocity and revived American shipping.
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Congress
Poindexter
Canada
United States
United States of America
Great Britain
Canadian
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Illinois
Western Development League plans cross country promotional train
The Western Development League aims to attract Easterners to the West by sending a special train next winter through the East. Ten western states will showcase their products with five display cars, visiting governors and leaders to gain support for the campaign.
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Western Development League
Portland
East
Decoration Day Plan by Alpha Rebekah Lodge No 194
Announcement from Alpha Rebekah lodge No 194 Lea venworth states the group will assemble in Firemen's hall on Tuesday May 30 at 2 p.m. They will proceed to the cemetery to honor departed friends and invite churches lodges and the general public to join in the beautification and tribute.
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Alpha Rebekah Lodge
Leavenworth
Icicle Canal Company Nears Completion of Ditch Progress
The Icicle canal, led by promoter W. T. Clark, has almost eight miles finished and will carry water this week not for irrigation yet but to test the ditch. Water will move to the north side of the Wenatchee river via 24 inch pipe, delivering to many landowners along a widened system. About 1500 acres between Leavenworth and Peshastin are being prepared for orchards, with Wright Day and Curtis among landowners clearing and planting. The project aims to water far into the Wenatchee valley, extending toward Monitor, and expand productive acreage.
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Icicle Canal Company
W. T. Clark
Wenatchee Canal
Icicle River
Leavenworth
Wenatchee River
L. P. Horton
Icicle Canal
Washington
Peshastin
Wenatchee Valley
Wright & Day
Wright & Day Ranch
Frank S. Curtis
Seattle
Curtis
A. H. Sylvester
Custis
Washington Development League Forms in Seattle
The newly formed Washington Development League in Seattle aims to unify state business interests. It gathered 188 delegates and will advertise Washington statewide, channeling inquiries to members for follow up. Officers include J W Maxwell as president and Albert Pancost as vice president. A strong executive committee will meet first in Olympia in July.
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Washington Development League
Seattle
Evergreen
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
The
Commercial Club
J. W. Maxwell
Albert Pancoast
Bellingham
Rufus R. Wilson
Olympia
State Licenses Taxes and Appointments Highlight Capitol News
The state tax commission outlines that selling personal property before taxes are collected allows the real property to be taxed later. Northern Express Company paid 33,459.21 in 1911 on 699184 earned over the Northern Pacific. A. A. Tozer and Julius Lyse gain oil inspector and embalmer examiner posts with expiring terms in 1915.
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Garfield County
State Tax Commission
Northern Express Company
Washington
Northern Pacific Railroad
A. A. Tozer
Everett
Hay
Julius Lyse
Wilbur
O. W. Stone
Davenport
Board of
Embalmers Examiners
Mr. Tozer
Mr. Lyse
Law Keeps Lawrence and Jones in Post Under New Provision
The new law allows J. C. Lawrence and Jesse S. Jones to remain in their positions without reappointment once the act takes effect, ensuring continued service.
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Membes
J. C. Lawrence
Jesse S. Jones
Governor Hay to tour Northwest counties by Newport route
Governor Hay will visit Pend d Oreille Stevens Ferry and Okanogan counties in a weeklong tour. He starts at Newport guided by S J Appleman then travels with Senator Anderson through towns including Republic Curlew Wenatchee and possibly Twisp and Conconully. Friends have long urged this visit. he is well known in the region though absent for years.
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Northwesteen
Hay
Newport
Pend d’ Oreille County
S. J. Appleman
Pend d’ Oreille
W. A. Anderson
Stevens County
Ferry County
Republic
Curlew
Spokane Falls
Editor defends child recital against Echo critique at Opera House
A reader criticizes The Echo for an Opera House May 5 recital coverage. He argues young performers ages five to fifteen deserve praise for their portrayal of elders and notes the event showcased growth not oversimplified numbers. He compares to Pollard Lilliputian Company and emphasizes public performances reveal true pupil progress.
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The
Echo
Opera House
Pollard Lilliputian Company
Australia
Wang
the Burgomaster
Belle of
New York
Sheep Flocks Gather For Summer Range In Local Vicinity
Forest Supervisor Sylvester notes about two hundred thousand sheep will summer here with many flocks already arriving. Packing outfits appear in the area as veteran flockmasters like Hendricks Brothers and Henry Treadwell mingle with old Leavenworth friends, echoing old times.
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Sylvester
Hendricks Brothers
Henry Treadwell
Leavenworth
Northwest Rice Prospects and Rail Boost in Pacific Coast
The Willapa Harbor area may grow rice as soil proves suitable and markets show demand. Pacific mills handle a 12,000,000 foot lumber order for Australian buyers while Oregon and Washington edge toward a new steel bridge across the Columbia at Celilo costing 2.5 million and due next September. Washington joins the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915 with excursions planned, and Seattle hosts a made in Washington passenger station opening using local materials. Substantial amateur aviation prizes draw boasters at Seattle’s Golden Potlatch with safety checks for machines. Northwest lumber groups unify under Centralia headquarters to improve market stability with eight regional districts proposed. The Milwaukee Railway introduces through passenger service from Chicago to Seattle starting May 29, costing 2 million for new equipment and a 72 hour cross-country run.
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Rocky Mountains
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Centralia
Northwest
Willamette River Valley
Columbia River Valley
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Bellingham
Milwaukee Railway
Chicago
Seatte
Puget Sound
Milwaukee
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U.S
Icicle Canal Company Busy
Adjutant General
National Guard
Howell
State Bureau of Inspection
Lyle
Attorney General
H. A. Fairchild
State Railroad Commission
New Public Utilities Commission
Fairchild
Mable Hutchings
Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
Columbia River
Sound Mills
Columbia
Celilo
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Fair Management
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Down Hill
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