Lawrence Portrait of a Reform Governor Candidate
John C. Lawrence, recently resigning from the state public service commission, declares in a Tribune letter his plan to run as a progressive Republican for governor. He faults corporate controlled newspapers, vows to govern like a well run business, and says voters will not tolerate press corporates steering state offices. He stresses honesty in press and public service, while warning against privileges for special interests. A second passage notes watches function as compasses and guide ships and people to avoid getting lost.
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John C. Lawrence
State Public Service Commission
Tribune
Lawrence
Progressive Republican League
Washington
Political bosses divide the state into three parts
Sam Perkins publisher Jon L. Wilson head Seattle P I. C. W. Cowles of Spokane divide the state into three political territories. Each section governs its offices with no interference from others. Voters are ignored in the plan as it extends to the senator replacement and names John L. Wilson as Jones successor.
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Sam Perkins
Jon L. Wilson
Seattle P. I. Company
C. W. Cowles
Spokane
Jones
John L. Wilson
Quilcene Megaphone
Texas witness narrates railroad fatality in plain terms
A Texas railroad case hears a witness describe, in his own words, how a man named Ole died after a train passed. He recalls walking the track with Ole, hearing a whistle, stepping off, then finding Ole's remains scattered along the rail, prompting shock at the scene.
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Texas
Ole
Washington state praised for advertising efforts
Governor Hay receives a letter from James B. Brady president of the Northwest Development Association praising the publicity work by his special representative J. E. Barnes secretary of the Southwest Washington Development League. The letter says Washington is widely advertised in the East and will benefit from the efforts.
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Olympia
Hay
James B. Brady
Northwest Development Association
Western Governors
J. E. Barnes
Southwest Washington Development League
Washington
Barnes
Moore Jury Disagrees in Mail Fraud Case Retrial Planned
Seattle jury disagreed and was discharged in the Arthur H. and Clarence A. Moore case of Alaska Investment & Development Company charged with using the mails to defraud. Final vote 8 to 4 for conviction. retrial set for March.
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Seattle
Arthur H
Clarence A. Moore
Alaska Investment & Development Company
Spokane Begins Fight for Excess Freight Claims
Spokane and Inland Empire shippers seek 2 000 000 dollars in unpaid freight charges from transcontinental railroads. They will pursue claims through the Interstate Commerce Commission and federal courts until a favorable decision. The Spokane Merchants Association supports the plan led by Attorney H M Stephens and invites other Intermountain cities to join.
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Spokane
Inland Empire
Interstate Commerce Commission
Census Enumerators Guilty Plea Sentences in Tacoma
Seventeen Tacoma census enumerators pleaded guilty before Judge Rudkin in federal court and were fined 50 dollars plus costs. The fines are the smallest penalties in census fraud prosecutions to date.
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Tacoma
Rudkin
Tiderington Charged Over Property From Bankrupt
Walla Walla report says George Tiderington brother of missing A Tiderington was arrested by U S authorities for receiving property from a bankrupt. He remains in jail in default of 5000 bond.
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Walla Walla
George Tiderington
A. Tiderington
United States
Supreme Court bars free liquor in dry Washington areas
The Washington Supreme Court rules it is unlawful to give away intoxicating liquor in dry territory, except in private dwellings, overturning a Whatcom county ruling that permitted gifts on the street. The decision rejects the idea that gifts in a dry unit are exempt unless aimed at evading the law.
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Olympia
Washington
Supreme Court
Whatcom
W. C. Jones
Ferndale
Five Million Bond Issue Approved for Kittitas Canal
Ellensburg report shows Kittitas reclamation district voters approving a 5 million dollar bonds for the high line canal project. The tally was 355 in favor to 24 against, sealing financing for the 20 year old irrigation plan in the Kittitas Valley.
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Ellensburg
Kittitas Valley
Kittitas Reclamation District
Big Ditch
Land Clearing Surges in Lewis County
Lewis County sees record land clearing as the Citizens' Club of Chehalis capitalizes on quarry pit methods fueling widespread removal of timber and underbrush. The drive reflects intensified land use changes in the Chehalis region.
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Chehalis
Lewis County
Citizens’ Club of
Tenino Plans Cross Country Run For New Year
Tenino public school schedules a New Year’s Day cross country run for its students. The event invites participation from local students and staff.
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Tenino
Quiet Resolve Amid Life’s Burdens
A reflective note on bearing personal troubles with composure, keeping hardships private, and avoiding to burden others with one’s struggles. The speaker emphasizes restraint and inner strength in facing challenges.
Order to Show Cause on Sale of Estate Real Property
The matter of the estate of Lyman E. Whipple is heard December 11 1911 with Theresa A. Whipple requesting authority to sell real estate to pay debts and costs. A January 22 1912 hearing at 9 30 A M in Whatcom County is set to determine if sale is necessary and notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Lynden Tribune.
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Lyman E. Whipple
Theresa A. Whipple
Superior Court
Whatcom County
Washington
Bellingham
Lynden Tribune
ED E. Hardin
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