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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
5
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey outlined Britain's part in the Moroccan talks that nearly sparked a European war. He said anxiety flared but negotiations ultimately smoothed German British relations, easing tensions and averting a deadlock.
Washington Republicans will select a meeting site for the next national convention and consider endorsing the presidential preference primary. An insurgent member plans to introduce a resolution urging the committee to back the primary at its December 12 meeting.
A party of Western state governors led by former Idaho governor James H. Brady leaves St Paul on a 5000 mile East and Middle West tour to showcase state products. They will meet business leaders, attend conferences, and seek capital investment and homeseekers. Riley Atkinson of Boise chamber of commerce coordinates the program with secretaries and staff.
Portland and Seattle markets show wheat bids for Bluestem Club and Red Russian around 78 to 83 cents. Barley trades at about 34 to 35 per ton with oats near 30 to 31. Hay ranges 14 to 16 per ton, butter at 36 cents, eggs 50 cents, wool in Eastern Oregon and Willamette Valley around 9 to 17 cents.
Rebels mass around Nanking the ancient capital as big guns and forts shell the city from Tiger Hill and Purple Mountain while casualties are reported small and General Wong is killed. In Pekin imperial troops seize Han Yang as rebels flee toward Wu Chang amid talks of abdication and a Republican government formation.
Department of Commerce and Labor data show ten months ending October with exports up 225 million and imports down 32 million from last year. A US trade surplus of 401.5 million existed on November 1. Canada’s October exports to the US fell by 1.2 million, while American exports to Canada rose 6.8 million for October and 48.6 million for ten months.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a 20 percent reduction of all interstate class rates from Washington venues to points in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. The commission directed the new rates to take effect January 2 1912.
As the final week of campaigning unfolds in Los Angeles both the Good Government League and its allies push to turnout voters. Leaders say the outcome hinges on weather with rain seen as hurting Alexander and a sunny day boosting his rival, while a clear day could deliver a large victory for Alexander.
Dr Arthur W McDavit a dentist was found guilty in San Bernardino California of a statutory offense connected with the imprisonment of Miss Jessie McDonald a school girl in a room adjacent to his office for 16 months during which a child was born to the captive.
The plumbing supply trust extending across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast regions capitulates to the Department of Justice and plans dissolution talks. U S District Attorney McCormick of Los Angeles, summoned to Washington by Mr. Wickersham, will attend the conference as government evidence remains strong.
A bill to create a state agricultural commission is urged to allow counties to hire scientific farming experts for demonstration work and farmer advisement. Three-month study at Oregon Agricultural College followed by field work aims to gather valuable data on crops and cultivation methods.
Help buy a seal for the anti tuberculosis fund as the National Red Cross Society transfers selling duties to the nationwide white plague protection network with the Washington association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis taking charge locally.
The post office department allows sale of seals at its headquarters in all cities for one cent each to be affixed to envelopes. Proceeds support a good cause with prizes for cities achieving best records. Further info available from the Secretary, Cobb Building, Seattle. A Skagit river flood freak cut a new channel, shortening Mt Vernon to SedroWoolley by about three and a half miles at no cost, enabling a safer steamboat route.
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