Progressives gain big Ohio victory overturning machine politics
Washington reports that Ohio elected a progressive majority to a constitutional convention, embracing initia tive referendum and recall. Cincinnati and Massachusetts elections also challenge party machines, while Philadelphia sees Rudolph Blankenburg defeat Penrose backed slate. Overall, progressives celebrate a national trend toward reform and opposition to stand pat politics.
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Washington, D. C
Ohio
Congress
Jonathan Bourne
Taft
Cox
Cincinnati
Cox Machine
Hunt
Cleveland
Columbus
Massachusetts
Hamilton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
LaFollette
United States
W. Murray Crane
Louis A. Frothingham
Foss
Philadelphia
Boise Penrose
Senate Committee On Finance
George H. Earle
Rudolph Blankenburg
Blankenburg
Penrose
Washington
Pool Room Robbery Sparks Thefts And Suspected Repeat Party
Thieves forced entry to a pool room by removing a rear glass pane, stealing Meerschaum pipes and cigars valued at 150 dollars. Two men were seen nearby during closing and a reward of 100 dollars offered for arrest. Police link the crime to a Spokane theft of pipes and suspect the same culprits. A separate burglary at the Overland Hotel left a purse missing. Local watch kept with trains and town alerts.
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Burce
Marshall Fitz
Moore
Spokane
Brunner
Overland Hotel
Spur Track Delay for Washington Steel Plant Sparks Survey
Road foreman P F Conley indicated delays in ordering a spur for Washington Steel and Iron Co stemmed from plans for a spur off the main line near yard limits. The St Paul office ordered a survey from a siding to the plant and work will begin soon. General Manager Robert complained the delay causes much annoyance but relief hinges on state railroad commission action.
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P. F. Conley
Washington Steel & Iron Co
St Paul
Steel Company
Conley
Robert
State Railroad Commission
Washington State College reports soil moisture tests and tax facts
The twenty first annual Washington agricultural experiment station report outlines field work in Ritzville Sunnyside and Pullman on soil moisture and tillage. It details water use for crops evaluating rainfall and irrigation and confirms tax levy estimates under actual property values. It notes appointments to the public service commission and industrial insurance commission and confirms continued state bureau inspections of public offices.
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State College At
Pullman
Washington
Washington Agricultural Experiment Station
Hay
Ritzville
Sunnyside
State of
State Board of Equalization
E. J. Koors
State Tax Commission
Franklin County
Ferry County
Chelan County
George A. Lee
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Public Service Commission
H. A. Fairchild
Industrial Insurance Commission
Hamilton Higbee
Industrial Insurance
Seattle
J. C. Lawrence
C. A. Pratt
Power Plant Crew Takes Measurements For Dam Plans
A crew of engineers arrived last Friday to take final measurements and river soundings for a concrete dam to be built this winter by Washington Steel and Iron Co. The project aims to install an electric power plant producing four to six thousand horsepower. After stringing a cable across the river and building a boat, the team gathered data to prepare working plans, after which bids will be called and the dam contract let.
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Washington Steel & Iron Co
Deer Law Sparks Criticism From Chelan County Hunters
Wenatchee World reports Chelan county sportsmen oppose the deer open season from September 1 to November 1. They call the statute ill advised and vow to push for amendments to allow November hunting. They warn the law could increase unlawful killings and harm enforcement. An organized effort is planned statewide when the January 1913 legislature convenes.
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Chelan County
Wenatchee
Washington
Back From Alaska M G Thomas Reports Valuable Quartz Mine
M G Thomas returns from Alaska claiming a valuable quartz mine with nine claims. A ton of ore sent to Tacoma smelter six weeks ago yielded nearly one hundred dollars after freight and smelter charges. He brings forty pounds of ore to distribute among friends and notes depth should boost value.
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M. G. Thomas
Alaska
Tacoma
Railroad Detective Helps Homeless Boy In City Jail
Savage picked up a boy found with a gun in the railroad yards and lodged him in the city jail overnight. Marshal Fitz says the boy, traveling from Butte Montana to Everett to join his brother, had no home. After meals and guidance, the boy was released.
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Savage
Marshal Fitz
Butte
Montana
Everett
Mr. Fitz
Spokane Apple Show and Enakops Jubilee Opens Nov 23
Spokane hosts the fourth National Apple Show and Enakops jubilee from November 23 to 29 with 600 musicians 35 princesses and floats from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. 2 million apples entered for contests with $20,000 in prizes. Events include parades balls concerts vaudeville and royal ceremonies.
Better Care Of Horses In Town Area Criticized
A series of complaints describe horses tied to hitching posts on side streets for hours or overnight in slush with no blankets. The measure urges reporting owners to the marshal and fines for neglect, noting Leavenworth lacks a humane society to care for mistreated animals.
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Humane
Leavenworth
Spokane Western Hemisphere Pageant Week Events Preview
Festivities run November 28 to 30 featuring a 10 000 man army parade at Fort George Wright led by Lieut Colonel Charles W Penrose and a coronation of King Pip with the Enakops of mayors of the Northwest. Mardi Gras parade and masquerade balls follow with bands, princesses and prize contests. The Inland Empire celebration includes a world's championship packing contest and Wenatchee versus Spokane high school football. University of Idaho cookery show and Washington state college orchard exhibits accompany power testing and spraying demonstrations.
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Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Monroe Street
Enakops
United States
Spokane
Washington State Association of
National Country Life Congress
Western Fuel Association
Utah
Wyoming
Federation of Commercial Clubs of
The
Inland Empire
Northwestern Central Cooperative Apple Exchange
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Apple Show
Piper Highlanders
Vancouver
B.C
Hendricks’ Bingville Bugle Band
M’lle
Christine LaBarraque
Albert Nightingale
Albert Letellier
Bohemian Quartet
Elmer Grabbe
Rube Srickland
Harrison
Stanley Overton
van Delle Sisters
White
Faro
Monroe Street Bridge
Apple
Exposition Hall
Hall of the Doges
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort George Wright
Charles W. Penrose
King Pip
Northwest
Northwestern
Bingville Bugle Band
Knights of Pythias Hall
Elk’s Temple
Temple Terpsichore
Wenatchee
Spokane High School
Recreation Park
E. F. Cartier VanDissel
Board of Judges
C. J. Sinsel
Boise
J. Gibbs
Kelowna
B. C
H. J. Eustace
East Lansing
Mich
University of Idaho
Laura Breese
E. L. Melander
Washington State College
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Bureau of Inspection
W.S. & J. Power Plant
Chelan County Sportsmen
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