Legislative Gridlock and Corporate Merger Debate
A partisan dispute over a broad corporate merger bill dominates state politics. Democrats face a GOP minority as Moore Earles Rasher and others vote for the measure while Graves is absent. Senate shifts include Kinnear as railroads chair and a pending clawed sockeye seasons bill, with jokes about lobbyists and a prank elevator sign at the capitol.
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Senate
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
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Earles
Rasher
Graves
J. J. Smith
King County
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Weatherford
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Missing Van’s Leadership Shakes Senate Graft Exposure
Report cites graft by clerks in the senate drawing pay beyond membership and highlights the absence of Van as a critical disruption. Senators say a born organizer and leader, Van wields power in key committees shaping protections for large corporations, and his absence worsens chaos at Olympia.
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Olympia
Kinnear
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Van
King County
Debating Politics of Territorial Policy at Pacific University
The Oregon versus Washington debate centers on whether the United States should not hold territory permanently unless it can achieve statehood. Meassra, Hall, Hatfield and Parker back the local institution while Hayes Campbell and Griffithe support the Washington side. Washington’s birthday will be a holiday at the university.
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Oregon Va. Washington
United States
Norma Devine Sues for Divorce Alimony Change in Fraud Claim
Norma Devine files in superior court alleging fraud and false promises by ex husband William Devine to separate him from his money. Affidavits support a petition to annul or modify alimony provisions. Devine recently gained publicity as the defendant in a sensational alienation case.
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Norma Devine
Wiliam Devine
Devine
Elthék
Laula Raber
Taber
Mr. Devine
Tle
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