Alaska railway bill passes Senate for 1000 miles of rail
In a 46 to 16 vote the Senate approves the Alaska railway bill directing the President to acquire or build about 1000 miles of railroad in Alaska at a cost up to 40 million dollars. The president gains route selection power and powers to construct operate or lease the line. Goethals is kept in federal service and there is talk of his possible NY police post. The act includes a 75 percent redemption fund from Alaska land sales and coal or mineral contents.
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Senate
Alaska
Poindexter
Bacon
Hoke Smith
Williams
Tidewater
Panama Canal
George W. Goethals
Wilson
Goethals
Mitchel
New York
Colonel Goethals
Army
Panama
House
Haitian politics on U S aid after Wilson Bryan talks
Reports indicate 35000 correspondents covered the conference between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan on Haiti. Officials discuss measures to preserve constitutional government in the Haitian republic following the latest revolution.
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Wilson
Bryan
County Gleanings Recap Of Local Industry And Edicts
Moore logging company resumes operations at one of the largest mills off the Whatcom waterfront three miles south of Acme. Drilling for oil at Enterprise reaches 1742 feet as Logemie Whatcom Falls mill plans a weeklong restart. Mountain View school begins hot lunch program for winter with potential wider adoption.
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Moore Logging Company
Whatcom County
Acme
Logegie
Whatcom Falls
Farmers meetings held across San Juan Island this week
A series of farmers meetings unfolds at San Juan Island points with sessions at East Sound, West Sound, Friday Harbor, and Lopez this week. H A Dickinson and George Bacon won the Russell ditch main contract bid of 8225 dollars. Emil Keller named bidder for laterals with bids 1777.50 for No 1 and 1225 for No 2. Schneider ditch matter remains in abeyance.
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San Juan Island
East Sound
West Sound
Friday Harbor
Lopez
H. A. Dickinson
George Bacon
Russell Ditch
Emil Keller
Early budding of trees rains cautious forecast from local inspector
Fruit Inspector C E Flint notes that mild winter triggers early budding across Whatcom County. He says previous 22 years show no serious fruit or flower damage from frost, and this winter's mildness has many fruits and shrubs already budding.
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C. E. Flint
Flint
Whatcom County
Miller Shingle Mill at Camp 1 Near Acme Starts Up
The Miller shingle mill at camp 1 near Acme started up last week for a steady run unless heavy mountain snow halts logging operations.
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Camp 1
Acme
Whatcom County Fair Association report highlights 1913 progress
The 1913 report shows about $2000 spent on new buildings cattle sheds and land clearing to expand exhibits. The secretary Mr Frick presents itemized figures praising fair management and efforts.
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Whatcom County Fair Association
Association
Frick
Seattle Is In Canada Claim Stirs Local Debates
The London Times asserts Seattle lies in Canada under a bold subhead about Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. The piece humorously notes Seattle’s supposed position 125 miles from the Pacific, claiming it as the western Canadian principality with seven railroads and strong streetcar service.
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London Times
Seattle
Canada
Elliott Bay
Puget Sound
Pacific Ocean
Principality
Mount Rainier Redefined as Second Highest Peak
The US Geological Survey has raised Mount Rainier’s official height to 14 408 feet above sea level, surpassing the former 14 363 feet and making Mount Whitney the highest peak in the United States. The measurement came from topographic engineers during Mount Rainier National Park mapping in the early summer.
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Raeinier
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Mount Rainier
United States
Mt. Whitney
California
Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park
Prohibition Case In Court at Olympia Supreme Court
The Olympia supreme court has taken the Anti-Saloon League case under advisement after hearing arguments. The league seeks to compel the secretary of state to file the first bill for statewide prohibition at the November election. A second bill has been filed to ensure there is a bill on file, while the court will review the initiative mechanism from the last legislature.
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Olympia Hig
Anti-Saloon League
Secretary of State
State Anti-Saloon League
New Washington Coffee Rule Prohibits Adulterants in Hotels
Assistant Commissioner J J Higgins announces a rule requiring conspicuous notices in dining rooms if chicory or any adulterant is used in coffee served in hotels, restaurants or boarding houses in Washington. The policy will also apply in Oregon and Idaho after a recent joint conference. A second regulation bans starch as a filler in catsup.
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J. J. Higgins
State Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Idaho
Bee Keepers Plan West Side Beekeeping Meeting
J C Balch and others announce a gathering at the Court House in Bellingham on Saturday February 14 to organize a Bee Association. The group seeks all beekeepers to join for improved bee care and protection and to raise honey output by about half at lower cost.
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Bellingham
Cascade Mountains
J. C. Balch
Washington Brieflets News Items From Many Counties
A Washington roundup reports Benton Kittitas and Yakima counties meeting in Grandview to discuss business matters. Supreme court set aside the PSC order for selling six tickets per quarter on Seattle car lines. Sedro Woolley notes the resignation of Dr William E Cass as superintendent of the Northern Hospital for the Insane. Public utilities commission to study corn grading standards. J J Tracey arrested in Tacoma for wife and child abuse. Colville treasurer Bliss Phillips announces sale of 3000 Columbia irrigation district tracts for delinquent taxes. Yakima Klickitat Kittitas tribes reject rough rider enlistment plans. Olympia Supreme Court rules Indians on Yakima reservations cannot mortgage government supplied cattle. Raymond carpenter D C Crank wounds wife and shoots himself after a quarrel. Kelso express firms explore new markets for Columbia river smelt. 11 defendants plea not guilty to burning Mrs Margaret M Ross home near South Bend. joint bail bond set at 1000. Donation land claim sold near Hudson Bay townsite Washougal for 60000. first family-departure from ownership. Fifth Avenue Seattle traffic blocked by landslide. city hall windows boarded. State oyster commission sells 600 sacks of oysters for commercial use at 8.90 per sack. Supreme Court upholds private right of way for logging companies. Northwest farmers seek a Portland visit to press reserve bank and Portland location. Governor Lister and Democratic leaders to attend Jeffersonian banquet in South Bend.
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Kittitas
Yakima
Grandview
Public Service Commission
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Supreme Court
Sedro Woolley
William E. Cass
Northern Hospital For the Insane
Public Utilities Commission of Washington
Federal Agricultural Department
J. J. Tracey
Harry Tracey
Tacoma
Bliss Phillips
Colville
Columbia Irrigation District
Yakima Reservation
United States
Mexico
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Yakima Reservations
D. C
Margaret M. Ross
South Bend
Richard Ough
Hudson Bay Times
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Washougal
Fifth Avenue
City Hall
State Oyster Commission
Northwest
Portland
Federal Locating Committee
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Ernest Lister
Hugh C. Todd
J. A. Sloan
Democratic State League
Ashton Dovall
Third
Democratic Organization of
Pacific County
Tax evasions prompt higher incentives to locate income
Readers note many people flagged for excess income may pay far more than a token share to settle taxes. The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports some will offer 10 percent if collectors locate hidden income and settle the matter.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Lynden High School bond election planned for Saturday
Lynden district votes February 7 1914 to authorize a 24000 tax levy for a permanent high school on new Fifth street grounds. The district claims debt near zero after prior bonds paid and highlights improvements in grades, domestic arts, business training, and shop facilities as part of the modernization effort. Polls open 1 PM to 7 PM at the high school.
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Lynden
Fifth Street
Eighth Street
Hias
Whatcom County
Death of Mrs De Vos at 83 in Lynden obituary
Mrs De Vos aged 83 died Sunday January 25 at 12 40 PM at Lynden after a long Christian life. Funeral was held at the Christian Reformed church with Rev A Brink, interment at Monumenta cemetery. Born in Gelderland Netherlands she moved to Lynden in 1910 with the Bronsmen family and left five surviving daughters.
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J. Vandermey
H. Vandermey
New Era
Michigan
A. Schadenberg
New Erna
J. Koster
Hudsonville
de Vos
N. Bronsmen
J Hanover
Lord
Jesus
God
American Mill Co Bankruptcy at Sumas
The American Mill Company operating a plant at Sumas has filed for bankruptcy with assets of 50000 dollars and liabilities totaling 142000 dollars.
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The
American Mill Co
Sumas
State College Glee Club Heads On Two Week Tour
Washington state college glee club departed Pullman on a two week tour with Tekoa as the initial stop. Twenty members form the chorus and lead soprano is Vivian Strong daughter of director W B Strong. The group plans to perform the opera Alesia during the trip and return February 8.
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Pullman
Tekoa
Alesia
Vivian Strong
W. B. Strong
Walla Walla Apple Day Celebrations Planned
The Commercial club of Walla Walla will celebrate the apple day proclaimed by Governor Lister on February 5. Apples will be sent to the middle west and east, with women’s clubs selling apples on the streets and schools urged to observe the occasion.
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Walla Walla
Commercial Club of
Lister
Middle West
Court Reverses Contempt Order in Olympia Case
The Washington Supreme Court reversed Judge Sol Smith of Pacific County and dismissed the contempt charge against Edward H. Wright. Wright, now elected judge succeeding Smith, was fined $100 and costs for criticizing the court.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Sol Smith
Pacific County
Edward H. Wright
Wright
Smith
Soldiers May Maneuver in Washington Oregon
In an even year the biennial maneuvers of the army and state militia of Washington and Oregon are likely this summer depending on a congressional appropriation. Prior campaigns near Gate, Washington in July 1912 involved 5000 to 6000 regulars and national guards over ten days, with Brigadier General Marion P Maus in command. Major Adrian S Fleming notes a possibility of large scale maneuvers this year, potentially with the third division at a major California range.
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Vancouver
Washington
Oregon
Congress
Department of the Columbia
Gate
Wash
Marion P. Maus
Disabled man boxs with roommate in hotel raid
Tacoma deputies nabbed J. C. Murray alias Guy Bownie after officers peered through a transom and found him sparring with a roommate while posing as a cripple. He faced charges of attempting to extort 750 dollars from the Northern Pacific Railway on a personal injury claim.
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Tacoma
J. C. Murray
Guy Bownie
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Wins in Fight for Health in North Yakima
Sanitary campaign in Yakima County over four years reduced typhoid deaths by 9 413 percent from 1910 to 1913. Population grew from 41 709 to 50 180 according to U S census estimates.
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Yakima
Yakima County
Bankers Endorse Spokane for Regional Bank Location
More than 70 bankers from Eastern Washington back Spokane as a regional bank site under the new currency law. The endorsement will be presented as a resolution to the organization committee and the Washington congressional delegation.
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Spokane
Washington
Organization Committee
Congress
Dead Man Identified in Anacortes Hotel Death
John H. Day, who died in neglected circumstances December 28 and was buried two weeks later at the expense of lodgers in his hotel, is identified as a brother of Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse University.
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Anacortes
John H. Day
James R. Day
Syracuse University
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