Final Doom for Trage Gambling in Washington
In Olympia Washington February session of the House moves to concur with a Senate amendment striking the emergency clause on the ald-race gambling bill. Dry forces vow a late-night session for final passage. A major new Senate bill proposes employer liability for injuries, similar to Roosevelt’s federal proposal. Other measures include university easements for rail and streetcar rights of way and county funding for exposition buildings. Hanson proposes a sailors boarding houses licensing board.
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House
Washington
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Olympa
Wash
Hanson
Committee On Labor and Labor Statistics
McMasters
University
Aleo
Slayden
Exposition
Board of
Forest Society Not Opposed to Tariff
Seattle February 10 The United States forest society says it does not advocate removing the tariff on forest products despite Washington's urging. R K Kelley of the forest society told Coast lumbermen at a conference last night. The forest service stance in the tariff fight rests on Kellogg returning to Washington with the information gathered here.
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Seattle
United States Forest Society
Washington
R. §. Kelley
Forest Service
Kellogg
Girl assaulted and left nude on doorstep in San Rafael
Miss Elisabeth Grapes aged 19 was struck unconscious and maltreated by a assailant on Saturday night in San Rafael California. She regained consciousness today enough to describe the attacker. The town is excited by the outrage as the girl was left nude on her doorstep.
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San Rafael
Calif
Elisabeth Grapes
Oklahoma City Hardware Dealers Open 3 Day Convention
Oklahoma City February session gathers retail hardware and implement dealers for three days. Discussions center on boosting prosperity and securing passage of sound laws while preventing freak laws.
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Oklahoma City
Hardware and Implement Dealers of
Oklahoma
King and Kaiser Kiss In Berlin Arrival
The Kaiser greeted King Edward and Queen with kisses on both cheeks as they arrived in Berlin from London. The King and Kaiser exchanged greetings and the pair, in European court attire, were escorted in a state coach through cheering crowds to the palace amid a landmark city ceremony.
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Berlin
Germany
Edward
Kaiser
Lincoln Satchel Given to Museum in Tacoma
Tacoma, February 9. A satchel used by Abraham Lincoln during the Douglas debates and while riding to his circuit court practice was donated to the Ferry museum by Frederick C. Bemann of Tacoma. He secured the relic from his father in Springfield, Illinois. The heavy worn box is leather covered with iron girders and brass studs.
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Tacoma
Wash
Lincoln
Ferry Museum
Frederick ¢. Bemann
Springfield
Bemann
Largest Chinese school opens in San Francisco
The imperial government directed school, the largest for Chinese children outside China, began sessions today in San Francisco's Chinese quarters, marking a historic educational venture in the city.
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San Francisco
Calif
China
Horseman Freed by Jury in Manslaughter Verdict
George Horseman is acquitted after a jury deliberated about two and a half hours on the charge of manslaughter. The verdict followed four ballots and a re-instruction on self defense, with friends greeting the relieved defendant as he planned to move from the area.
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George Horseman
Horseman
Woolgrowers Meet in Umatilla County Rooms
This afternoon the Umatilla county woolgrowers gather at the Commercial association for their annual meeting called by President K G Warner. Officers will be elected and other business discussed including salt buying reforms and the coyote bounty law.
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Umatilla County
Commercial Association
K. G. Warner
Ogdey
Anti Japanese Bill Sparks Oregon Senate Clash
In Salem on February 10 the Oregon senate debated Senator Bailey's call to bar all Asians. The measure failed 22 to five amid opposition citing California tensions and concerns Japan might react strongly. Bailey Coffey Hart Maller of Linn Scholfield supported exclusion. Bingham Sinnott opposed. Senator Bourne urged delay as the nation faced the Japanese question.
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California
Nevada
Japan
Bourne
Salem
Ore
Senate
Bailey
Coffey
Hart
Maller
Linn
Scholfield
Calfornia
Bingham
Sinnott
Bowerman
McArthur
House
United States
Salvation Army Officer Under Investigation in Seattle
Seattle February 9 police are examining the methods of William Stacy divisional officer of the American Salvation Army after a complaint by Joseph Kennedy a former member Kennedy says donations from businessmen for relief of the poor were consumed by 10 or 12 officers at headquarters and clothing gathered for the needy was sold Stacy calls the charges spiteful remarks in response to Kennedy’s resignation and accusations.
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Seattle
Wash
William Stacy
American Salvation Army
Joseph Kennedy
Army
Stacy
Kennedy
National Banks Ordered to Submit Daily Statements
Washington DC Feb. The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks at the close of business.
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Washington, D.C
Comptroller of the Currency
Murder Probe in Greerge Death at Yakima Gas Co
North Yakima February 10 Inquest findings reveal William P Greerge was murdered his skull crushed He was last seen leaving the Yakima Gas Co office where he worked Police seek a woman seen with Greerge on December 22
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North Yakima
William P. Greerge
Yakima Gas Co
Hreege
Glanders Menace Warns Spokane Horse Owners
Assistant humane officer A. W. Woods warns that glandsder (glanders) is highly contagious and spreading among horses across the country. In one month six valuable horses were killed. symptoms include frothing at the mouth and nasal discharge. Infected animals are confiscated and cremated with gear. owners urged to guard against the disease.
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Esvid A. W. Woods
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Humane Society
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Livestock Show Premium Funds
The exposition has appropriated $100,000 for premiums in the livestock show in connection with the 1909 exposition.
Governor Gillette Presses Assembly on Japanese Measure
Governor Gillette plans to defer the anti Japanese issue to Speaker Stanton and will not send further messages. He believes President Roosevelt has stated what federal officials want done with Grove Johnson's measure tomorrow. Washington reports growing belief that diplomatic notes have advanced, and the president warned California measures would affront Japan.
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Stanton
Johnson
Washington
Sacramento
Calif
Gillette
Assembly
Roosevelt
Grove Johnson
Washington, D. C
California
Japan
City to Sell 4 Million New Orleans Improvement Bonds
Bids for a new issue of 4,000,000 New Orleans Improvement bonds open today. Bonds will be awarded to the highest bidder at par with permitted interest, bearing 4 percent, principal due in 1942. Proceeds fund sewage and water system improvements and other urgent sanitation projects to protect public health.
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New Orleans
Woman in bitter cold shoots grocer then fatally poisons self
New York report: Mrs Martha Ericksohn fired at Willem Schwanemann, a grocer, after hours in freezing weather outside his store. Taken to the police, she swallowed strychnine from her stocking. She is dying. Eloped from Germany with a husband and two children. Schwanemann had planned marriage but was deterred by the bigamy risk.
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New York
Martha Ericksohn
Willem Schwanemann
Germany
Schwanemann
Drusha Improves After Scaffolding Fall Injury
Drusha Improving, known as Doc Brusha, after a fall from a scaffold. He is not yet able to move in bed, but reports no pain except when repositioned. He will likely remain confined for two to three weeks.
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Drusha
Doc” Brusha
Principal A. S. Hampton Leaves for Moro After Brother-in-Law Dies
A. S. Hampton, principal of the high school, departed this morning for Moro to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, A. S. Johnson, 40, who died suddenly yesterday forenoon from nervous trouble. Johnson leaves a wife and two children.
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A. S. Hampton
Moro
A. S. Johnson
Raid on Opium Joints Raided in North Yakima
Police, aided by Sheriff Lancaster and two deputies, raided five opium dens in North Yakima between 2 and o clock Sunday morning. They captured 20 Chinese men and two white men, Fred Blumenthal and G A Smith, recovering 17 cans of opium, pipes, and lamps. Some dens were underground with double entrances. the two whites were found with seven Chinese men on cots smoking and speechless.
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Yakima Dens
Yakima
Wash
Lancaster
Fred Blumenthal
G. A. Smith
Prince
Mystery blaze strikes woodshed in Hillyard
Sixth mysterious fire in three months jolts Hillyard Washington early Sunday. The woodshed on Harrison street, owned by A Scott, burned despite no recent access by owners since Friday. Loss estimated at about 200 dollars. Authorities suspect an incendiary.
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Hillyard
Wash
A. Scott
Harrison Street
May Abolish Canal Commission Proposed in House
Washington Feb 10 report by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee urges abolishing the canal commission to place all canal construction under the president. The measure is to be considered by the house under a special order, stating that construction cannot proceed under the commission’s control.
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Washington, D. C
Statian Canal Commission
Interstate Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Washington
Lincoln birth day holiday sparks Senate clash
In Washington on February 9 the mood between Senator Knox and Senator Cullom worsens as Knox refuses to withdraw his amendment to Cullom's Lincoln birthday resolution. Cullom's plan to declare February 14 a national holiday faces defeat if Knox's amendment stands, harming hopes for a smooth passage.
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Washington, D.C
Knox
Pennsylvania
Cullom
MT Ilinois
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Fleet split debated by Bob Evans in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Feb 9 Bob Evans ridiculed war with Japan then urged sending part of the Atlantic fleet home as a precaution and shifting some ships toward the Pacific to reduce tensions and show restraint. The remarks reflect wartime naval posture debates and public opinion.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Japan
Bob” Evans
Pacific
Tax Collections Begin Tomorrow In County
The county opens tax books tomorrow amid delays from unready records. Rebates for early payments apply for tax year with 3 percent if paid by March 15. Remaining rules outline penalties, interest and delinquency dates through October. Personal property taxes also discussed.
Roosevelt Seeks More Prizes for District Fair
C E Roosevelt, president of the district fair board, announces state funds will rise from 1500 to 2000 dollars, enabling higher premiums and more exhibits next fall. He urges county and individual support for Seattle Alaska Yukon fair exhibit, suggesting subscriptions if county funds are not provided.
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Roosevelt
Seattle Exposition
The
Fair Commission
C. E. Roosevelt
Seattle
Big Sheep Sale By Ruge Brothers To Seattle Buyer
Ruge Bros sold five carloads of fat sheep to a Seattle buyer named King. They delivered 1200 sheep at five and a half cents a pound, with two loads to depart on the eleventh and the rest later. The price matches Portland quotes, and this marks the first major sale of the year as sheep decline to other markets. The flock is reported in good condition after a mild winter.
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Ruge Bros
King
Seattle
Portland
Harry Rugh Fined for Assault on Henry Courter
Mrs Bertha Ressler of 6123 College Street filed the complaint. Harry Rugh was arrested and fined 210 for assault and battery on Henry Courter. At trial Rugh offered no statement beyond claiming the other party abused him.
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Bertha Ressler
College Street
Harry Rugh
Henry Courter
Rugh
J E Smith Sells Blooded Delaine Sheep to Bakers City Buyers
J E Smith disposed of blooded Delaine bucks to Baker City buyers. The sale occurred in two lots with buyers named Love and Bennett purchasing individually. The Delaine stock is identified as the breed involved in the transaction.
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J. E. Smith
Baker City
Love
Bennett
Truant arrest over daughter sent to country work
Dayton case ends as prosecution dismisses after I. F. Johnson reports a 14 year old daughter worked in the country. Charles Lanson maintained she is older. The girl, Miss Lawson, departed for Seattle to attend an art school.
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Dayton
Wash
Charles Lanson
I. F. Johnson
Lanson
B. M. Sturdevant
Miss Lawson
Seattle
Early Lambing Under Way on Umatilla County Ranches
Early lambing is under way on several sheep ranches in the county. At the Nilin slusher ranch 2000 ewes have been lambing with reports predicting strong gains. Stanfield Bros ranch near Echo reports early lambs arriving destined for sale in the spring market. Most lambing will begin in March with many shepherds planning to start about March 20 and Cunningham company aiming for April 1.
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Nolin
Stanfield Bros
Echo
Shepmen
Cunningham Company
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