Missouri Capitol Destroyed By Fire In Jefferson City
The Missouri Capitol building burned to the ground after a lightning strike on the dome. Loss, including state records, is estimated at 1,000,000 with no insurance. fire departments faced low water pressure and could not reach the blaze. Convicts aided firefighting. House records were destroyed while Senate records survived. The legislature must decide if sessions continue in Jefferson City or elsewhere.
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Jefferson City
Gizeourt Capitol Building
Penitentiary Fire Department
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Skagit Flats
Mt. Vernon
Tacoma timber magnate McCormick dies after illness
Robert Laird McCormick secretary of Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and head of several Tacoma and Western Washington banks and businesses died in Sacramento early Sunday after two days of illness from Bright's disease.
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Tacoma
Robert Laird McCormick
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
Washington
Sacramento
Bright
Mail Superintendent Arrested in Denver Peculations Case
Carlson B. Wilson longtime Denver post office mail superintendent was arrested on charges of alleged embezzlement totaling up to $25,000. Initial $2,500 bond was raised to $5,000 after investigators asserted potential peculations.
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Denver
Colo
Carlson B. Wilson
Denver Post Office
Postoffice
Waters
Wilson
Marriage in Seattle Joins June Smith and James Tyrrell
Miss June Smith wed James Manderson Tyrrell of Belfast Ireland in Seattle on February 1. Ceremony by Dr Sheafe at the Maltby home followed by a simple reception. The bride, a Lynden social favorite, and the groom, from a notable Irish family and a swimmer, plan to live near Lynden after a period in Vancouver and Victoria.
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Seattle
June Smith
James Manderson Tyrrell
Belfast
Ireland
June
Chicago
Vancouver
Victoria
Training School Probe Shocks Chehalis Crowd
An open hearing in Chehalis before Governor Hay and a legislative committee examined charges against the state training school management. Officials and lawmakers observed as a dozen or more boys were questioned and admitted prior punishments. Governor Hay urged patience before judging the investigation.
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Chehalis
Hay
Bell
Stevens
Fishback
Bird
Martin
Leonard
Bellingham Dryness Questioned by Local Letter
In a letter from Sumas dated January 31 the editor responds to a BeLLingham interview claiming dry conditions have not reduced liquor use. The writer cites Oregonian quotes on arrests and a brewery manager’s payrolls, arguing that wet areas would prefer dry status to cut losses and urging common sense in interviews.
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Tribune
Herald
H. L. Dickinson
BeLlingham
California
Portland
C. Dickinson
The
Oregonian
Anrde
Homemade Philosophy in Short Readable Maxims
A compact collection of moral reflections urging kindness, responsibility, and self improvement. It champions doing good, appreciating others, pursuing honest effort, and accepting differing beliefs while avoiding harsh judgment. The speaker encourages thoughtful living and constructive words.
Farmers Press Reforms At Tri State Meeting In Walla Walla
Farmers from three states meeting in Walla Walla adopted resolutions calling for parcels post and direct senator election. They opposed gambling in grain and cotton futures and urged grain inspection at terminal points and other reform measures including initiative and recall.
Kansan doubts on Skagit Valley myths and farming
The Atchison letter by Al Sears criticizes exaggerated claims about Western Washington. It contrasts long winters and sunlight with New York rainfall, details irrigation and drainage works near Mt. Vernon, and compares Skagit flats to dry eastern Kansas for farming viability and income potential.
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Atchison (Kansas
al Sears
Alt. Non
Keh Valley
State OF
New York
Puget Sound
Gail Borde
Carnation
Kansas
Slam
Wich
Sears
Jeter
Skagit
Nooksack Valley
Aveen
Skagit River
Gail Borden Ind Carnation
Mangelsdorf
Washington
Gove County
The Versatile Houstons at Lynden Lyceum
The Houstons present thirty minutes of magic and illusions plus musical impersonations and a German Band act. Spirit phenomena add a dramatic touch, promising wholesome fun. Tickets are on sale at Edisons. Also a note on Lynden school funds and a Colville famine alert in Spokane.
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Houston
Houstons
Lynden
Reading Room
Lyceum
Edison's
Mass Meeting on Nooksack Valley Traction Project
A public gathering is planned for next Saturday at 1 P M in the I O O F Hall to gauge local sentiment on building the Nooksack Valley Traction Co Ex Governor Meade Joseph Morrison of N V T Co Sept J 8 Morrison and Capt W A Seale of North West Trust Co Canada will attend as fiscal bond agent for the inter urban company All residents are urged to attend.
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I. O. O. F. Hall
Nooksack Valley Traction Co
Meade
Joseph Morrison
Morrison
W. A. Seale
North West Trust Co
Canada
Interurban
Fruits of the Pacific Northwest and Social Life in Summer
The writer contrasts regional produce with Kansas, praising raspberries and pears, condemning local cherries and salmon as disappointing. He notes widespread auto ownership and island outings, describing summer leisure as temptingly enjoyable and implying the culture fosters idleness.
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Kansas
Washington
Atchivan
Grange Opposes Reciprocity Bill in Campaign to Stop Pact
New York The National Grange with about 1,000,000 farmers in 30 states launches a campaign to defeat Congress ratification of the Canadian reciprocity treaty. The legislative committee urges members to pressure their representatives and plans a Washington trip to map the campaign.
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New York
National Grange
Congress
Legislative Committee of the Grange
Washington
Lynden Musical Benefit At Waples Home Feb 15
Local talent presents a benefit concert at Mr. and Mrs. Waples residence to raise funds for school debt. Admission is 50 cents, program includes piano and violin solos, duets, mandolin, cornet pieces, recitations, and multiple vocal numbers. Tickets from Y A Wright. limited seating, notable performers from Lynden and area.
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Lynden
W. H. Waples
Y. A. Wright
School For Domestic Science
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Lumber King
the Tribune
Sumas
Walla Walla
Lynden School
Colville Indians
Spokane
Colville Reservation
Ilere
Grange
Farmers’ Organization
Nahum J. Bashelder
Concord
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Ind
Atkeson
Morgantown
W. Va
Mr. Atkeson
Tive
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. J
Richard L. Ashhurst
Miss Sain
Mulder
Talbot
Flogaing
Sieserster Cass
Loring
Armitage
Miss Simmons
Reading
Tae
Cole
Wright
Earnest Jacobs
Mr. Armitage
Basie Ireland
Mr. Talbot
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