United States Population Passes 101 Million in Census
Census data show the United States and possessions including Philippines Hawaii Alaska Panama Canal Zone totaling over 101.1 million. The ten year gain was 15.98 million, 16 percent, with Washington state leading growth at 120.4 percent. Oklahoma Idaho Oregon follow in high increases.
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United States
United Bureau of the Census
Philippines
Amoa
Hawaii
Alaska
Pana- Canal Zone
States of Union
Washington
Union
Oklahoma
Idaho
Durand
Oregon
Northwestern
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passed by House
The House approved the rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling about 31 million dollars. Principal Pacific coast allocations include Coos Bay Oregon 40000 and Puget Sound 20000 among others, with larger sums for Celilo to Snake River 600000 and the mouth of the Columbia 950000. The sundry civil bill adds 7368077 for 1912 river and harbor improvements, bringing the total to 29262938.
Senator Taylor proposes tobacco extending pure food law
Senator Taylor of Tennessee introduces a bill to extend the national pure food law to tobacco in all sale forms. Senator Borah seeks funds for public buildings in Twin Falls and Nampa. House committee action on Ballinger Pinchot reports delayed until after holidays. party committees’ campaign spending detailed.
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Taylor
Tennessee
Borah
Twin Falls
Nampa
Ballinger-Pinchot
House Committee On Agriculture
Republican Congressional Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
Spokane Population Grows But City Still Expands
Population figures show Spokane reaching 104,402 residents, up from 36,848 in 1900. The increase of 67,554 represents a 183.3 percent rise as readers are urged to subscribe to the Tribune.
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Spokane
Manual Training Gains in Popularity in Schools
The article extols manual training as broad hand eye mind and muscle work using wood and other materials. It argues benefits include accuracy patience concentration practical math use and aesthetic appreciation and notes gradual growth over four years or more under proper conditions.
Lynden Woman Mrs Hawley Dies After Sudden Illness
Lynden mourns the sudden death of Mrs. R. E. Hawley after a rapid decline following a tumor operation. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with a large crowd. An article by a longtime local friend reflects on her lifelong community involvement.
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Lynden
R. E. Hawley
Methodist Church
Hawley
Dairymen Convention Meals Planned for Lynden
The Lynden Creamery sponsors two complimentary banquets during the State Dairy Convention set for Lynden next week. A Thursday noon free dinner at Odd Fellows Hall invites dairy delegates and visitors, followed by an evening banquet under Lynden Business Men's auspices. The notice highlights local dairy activity and cow counts, with estimated totals and profits per cow from recent reports.
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Lynden
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Whatcom County
Dairy Association
Lynden Creamery
Lynden Cr’y. Co
H. E
Millions In Taxes Paid By People
The biennial report notes state receipts for the period ending September 30, 1910 totaled 6 426 616 31 with direct taxes 3 444 415 16 and indirect revenues 2 982 201 15. State expenses for the 1909 1911 appropriation year were 6 668 247 22 plus highway and military funds 1 575 000 and 263 076 06 respectively. The report argues taxes appear high due to public administration costs and outlines total general state funding 6 710 369 36 with general taxes 3 444 415 16 and indirect sources 3 265 954 20. Total levy 24 993 876 33 divides 13 3 percent for state purposes and 86 7 percent for local expenditures.
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Olympia
Tax Commission
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Olympia Grounds On Bligh Island in Alaska Storm
The Alaska S S Company steamer Olympia with 106 aboard is ashore on Bligh Island in Prince William Sound. There are 52 passengers, including United States District Judge Cushman and Mrs Cushman, and 54 crew. The ship sailed from Cordova after arriving from Seattle amid a 50 mile north gale. Distress signals were sent and several vessels head to aid in dangerous seas.
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Cordova
Alaska
Alaska S. S. Company
Olympia
Bligh Island
Prince William Sound
Valdez
Seward
United States District
Cushman
Third District Court
Daniels
Seattle
Ravy
Hayes
Hamilton bond paid in Olympia court
National Surety Company deposited 20000 into Thurston county superior court to cover the face value of Ortia Hamilton bond. The company says an Olympia bank seeks 8955.61 while the state seeks the full 20000. The bonding firm refuses further settlement and asks release from future responsibility.
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Olympia
Thurston County Superior Court
National Surety Company
Ortia Hamilton
Olympia Bank
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific dividend announcement
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition directors announce a $30,000 dividend ready for stockholders. Most funds go to the local anti tuberculosis league as stockholders have assigned their shares to the charity. The exposition also notes $927,000 spent on University of Washington improvements including land grading landscaping pumping and water systems and streets.
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Seattle
Antituberculosis League
University of Washington
Farmers Union in Spokane Plans Retail Store to Cut Middlemen
Spokane reports that the Farmers Union of Washington will push to create a farm direct retail store. Members argued consumers pay too much for farm produce while farmers receive too little, aiming to keep more profit for farmers.
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Spokane
Farmers’ Union of Washington
Woman Says Spirit Aided In Reunion
Mrs. Charles Masterson of Walla Walla says unseen powers guided her to her sister causing her family to be found. She recounts locating her brothers and sisters, and notes her brother George Lingenfelter, long resident of Toppenish, is visiting her now.
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Walla Walla
Charles Masterson
George Lingenfelter
Toppenish
May Contest Mrs. Eddy’s Will in Boston
George Glover son of Mary Baker G. Eddy seeks to contest his mother’s will claiming she was mentally incompetent to authorize the instrument. Attorney Frederick W. Peabody stated the grounds for the challenge.
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Eddy
E Will
Boston
George Glover
Mary Baker G. Eddy
The
Christian Science Church
Frederick W. Peabody
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Hamilton
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