Elect New Officers
The sickhollers of the national feaks of the city and some of the al banka met yesterday to elect directors and discuss business. Most directors from the previous year were retained and various banks announced re elections and dividend decisions.
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National Feaks
al Banka
First National
State Bank
Daniel Kel
John Erikson
Herman Goets
Sunde
W. H. Parry
H. B. R. Sartori
J. A. Whalley
L. B
Alex. Pearson
A. H. Soelbere
ES Grandall
Andrewe
Seattle
Convention Seeks Lower Freight Rates in Wichita
A meeting in Wichita on January 10 united farmers grain dealers small merchants and manufacturers to press for lower freight rates. Ex Gov Van Zant of Milne addressed the convention urging immediate organization to secure fair rates.
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Wichita
Kan
Farma
van Zant
Milne
Nomination of New York United States Attorney Named
Washington January 10 L Stimpson of Root's law firm was nominated for United States Attorney for New York. The post pays a fee system and 60000 dollars for a four year term. Neither Ted nor Devew entered the appointment.
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Washington, D.C
L. Stimpson
Root
United States
New York
Neitther Ted Cor Devew
Horton vs Matthews Defamation Trial Set in Georgetown Court
The case of Mrs Julius Horton versus Councilman Matthews of Georgetown was set for trial in February in the district court. Horton alleges the councilman showed willingness to take a bribe and sues for $20,000 in damages for defamation of character.
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Julius Horton
Matthews
Georgetown
Horton
Postponed University Opera Pi rates of Pensance
The comic opera Pi rates of Pensance staged by university students has been rescheduled from March 21 to April 2. Eighty students will participate and some choruses are learned. An experienced stage director will oversee rehearsals after the barnale ends.
Saloons on Sunday Vote in Castle Rock Election
Castle Rock voters held an election on closing saloons Sundays. The public ballot drew 90 votes in favor of the measure.
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Castle Rock
Town Votes to Close. Plenty of Local Developments Reported
The town approved closing by a vote of 109 to 0 for the men and 102 to 0 for the women. Northern Pacific plans four miles of new aid tracks at North Yakima. Port Townsend raises local liquor license to 600 per year. Northern Commercial will erect a large warehouse at The Markhan Shingle Company’s dry kilns. Aberdeen kilns burned, loss about 9,000. The annual winter school for farmers at Pullman is a great success.
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Northern Pacific
North Yakima
Port Townsend
Northern Commercial Com
Markhan
Aberdeen
Lona
Pullman
President warns on army medical staff shortages
In Washington on January 10, the president told American Medical Association delegates awarding Captain Church a medal that inadequate army medical service would cause a calamity in war. He blamed the people and legislators for failures to prepare, not the commanding officers.
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Washington, D. C
American Medical Association
Church
Army
Oil firm wins Panama Isthmus pipeline right
The secretary of war authorised Union Oil of California to lay a pipeline across the Isthmus of Panama. The company agrees to pay an extra $500 for the privilege.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Union Oil Company
California
Panama
City council debates sweeping salary raises for municipal officers
At the annual city council session the push to raise mayoral pay to 5 000 sparks wider increases for city officers. If approved the city faces an 18 200 annual rise and potential impacts on upcoming elections. Also reports on state veterans homes and hospitals show December activity and per capita costs.
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Turnett and
Howen
Olympia
Ainning
Atx
Western Washington Hospital
Steilacoom
Eastern Washington Hospital
Medical Lake
Black man killed by mob in Moscow Texas incident
In Moscow Texas on January 10 Den Worris, a Black man, was fatally harmed by a mob this morning. He fatally hurt a white man.
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Moscow
Tex
den Worris
Crawford files appeal bond after Seattle Southern verdict
Following Judge Manford's Monday ruling on contested shares in the Seattle and Southern railway case, W. KH Crawford on Tuesday posted a bond to carry the matter to a higher tribunal. Local observers note the move could extend the dispute beyond the initial verdict.
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Manford
Seattle, Neonl& Southern Railway
W. KH. Crawford
Horticultural Meeting Discusses Business End of Pratt Growing
State Horticultural Commissioner F A Huntley and W B Ottmer of Walla Walla attended. F B Utter of Wenatchee spoke on The Business End of Pratt Growing. Evening speakers included T T Tennant of Parmington N Hogan of Tucker S W Maxey of Ellensburg and C L Smith of Spokane.
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Sion
F. A. Huntley
Parker Family Finds Work After Beattle Descent
George Parker and his family of seven, rescued from Monterey, California, arrived in Beattle yesterday morning. City Engineer Thomson arranged city work for Parker, while his wife and youngest child receive care from the police matron.
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George Parker
Beattle
Monterey
Cal
Thomson
Likely Light Rain Tonight and Thursday
A light rain is forecast tonight and Thursday with winds shifting to the east. The system predicts coastal moisture bringing damp conditions for the period across the region.
Washington Horticultural Association Holds Annual Meeting
In North Yakima on January 10 the Washington State Horticultural Association enters its second annual gathering with a large display of apples pears and peaches. Mayor Walker Reed gave a welcome address, responded to by C L Smith of Spokane, followed by the annual address of President W M Richards as the afternoon session began.
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North Yakima
Washington State Horticultural Association
Walker J. Reed
C. L. Smith
Spokane
W. M. Richarda
Chesterfield Here Chesterfield Here
Prof. Grant Chesterfield the noted palm reader arrived in Beattie and set up private palmistry readings at 407 Fourth Avenue between Columbia and Marion Streets. He is described as the same mysterious figure with powers that supposedly grow stronger with time, having read palms for many notable figures including Baron Carl du Prels Sir Edward Clark William J. Bryan and several state leaders.
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Grant Chesterfield
Beattie
Fourth Avenue
Columbia
Marion Streets
Chesterfield
Baron Carl du Prels
Munich
Bavaria
Lonodies
Congress Authorizes Favorable Report on Attorney General Probes
A House Judiciary Committee vote authorized a favorable report on a resolution demanding the Attorney General supply a report on whether criminal prosecutions arose from the Northern Securities decision, naming involved individuals and actions under review.
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Washington, D.C
Fee House Committee On Judiciary
Geral
Northern Securities
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