Prices That Law Fixes Are Unprofitable
Olympia January 28 State Printer Lamborn told the joint printing committees that labor costs rose 15 percent in two years. He said the old fat plum for the state printer has vanished as costs rise. Chairman Pliny Allen will likely recommend a lawful price increase for state printing, as Lamborn audits plant costs and stock at cost.
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Olympia
Lamborn
House
Senate
Tate
Pliny Allen
House Printing Committee
Flock of Soldier Lawyers Coming
Olympia dispatch reports a bill by Senator Cornwell of Walla Walla to let law clerks with six months in army or navy skip the rest of their clerkship to gain permission to practice. The measure aims to ease entry to the bar for returning service members.
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Olympia
Cornwell
Walla Walla
Teachers Again to Fight for Pension
In Olympia on January 23 teachers push to renew a retirement fund bill. Advocates arriving pledge a plan funded by assessments on teachers with state administration of the funds as outlined in the bill.
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Olympia
Sealed bids for U S Spruce Production lumber stock
Sealed proposals invited by United States Spruce Production Corporation Yeon Building Portland Oregon for entire stock of commercial lumber at Vancouver Barracks Cut-Up Plant and mills in Washington and Oregon. Bids due January 24 1919 with 25000 dollar security. bid on unit price per thousand. deposits refundable on rejection. final payment by 1920. bid must be sealed and addressed to Sales Board Yeon Building Portland Creston.
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United States Race Production Corporation
Yeon
Portland
Oregon
Port Orford
Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver Barrack
Washington
Monarch
Hammond Lumber Company
Warrenton
Vancouver
Kenton
United States Spruce Production Corporation
Lit
Gresemans
Yeon Builiding
Hia
Sales Board
Creston
Bida Sales
United State Repruce Production Corporation
Legislative Notes on Capitol Happenings in Seattle Star
Reports from the Capitol lobby recount various figures and topics including J H W Stuart of Carnation Milk Products discussing tax on adulterated canned milk and soldiers relief bills. Senators and representatives are noted for ages careers and affiliations in this expansive legislative snapshot.
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J. H W. Stuart
The
Carnation Milk Products Company
Capitol
Stuart
Blue Sky Law Drafted by Tom Horner for Legislature
Attorney Thomas Rt. Horner drafted a proposed blue sky law in 14 pages with 24 sections. It requires stock offerings in this state to obtain a permit from the Washington securities commission. The commission, including the attorney general, insurance commissioner, and secretary of state, can deny registration if stock is deemed fraudulent. Violations carry up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.
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Thomas Rt. Horner
Guile
Judiciary Committee
Horner
Washington Securiiies Commission
Pihe
State Insurance Commissioner
Secretary of State
Plan to curb auto thieves faces new law
In Olympia on January 23 a drastic legislative plan aims to stop auto thefts this session. A bill holds passengers in stolen cars guilty with thieves, and proposals seek to deny juvenile court protections to 18-year-old offenders and to treat auto theft as a felony. Seattle and Tacoma statistics show 1,451 and 660 thefts in 1918 with most cases recovered and damages from five dollars to three thousand.
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Olympia
British Columbia
Seattle
Tacoma
Double election boards proposed in Washington legislature
Olympia January 23. Rep. Bassett of Spokane will push a bill drafted by Charles P. Howard county commissioner to create a receiving board at polls at dawn and a counting board to begin at 1 p m. At closing time the counting board continues while the receiving board departs and the counting board completes tallying.
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Olympia
Bassett
Spokane
Charles P. Howard
Japanese Crepes Reduced to 25c Yard
Fabric notice announces Japanese crepes at 25 cents per yard. About 500 yards remain in stock featuring stripe patterns for dresses kimonos and shirts. Width of thirty inches.
Remnants of Fabrics Offered in Clearance Sale
Remnants of colored wash fabrics from foreign and domestic makers plus white cottons, plain and novelty dress fabrics and linings are offered at deep reductions for a clearance.
Dentists Seek Statewide Exams to Address Shortage
In Olympia on January 23 the Washington Progressive Dental society backs a bill letting all unlicensed dentists take exams to practice. They argue rural areas lack facilities and the measure would relieve the shortage, while ethical dentists are accused of aiming to limit dentists.
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Olympia
Washington Progressive Dental Society
State to require numeric auto engine registry in new bill
Olympia report notes the secretary of state will seek a law this session to file a numerical list of all auto engine numbers and owners to aid law officers in identifying stolen cars. Also, the senate education committee favors a Pierce Senator Davis bill making an American government course mandatory for high school graduates.
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Olympia
Secretary of State
Senate Education Committees
Davis
Pierce
Riches in Uruguay Wall Development
Montevideo hints at renewed interest in Uruguayan manganese among British and American capitalists. The metal aids glass and chemical production, and wartime disruptions have slowed exploitation, prompting hopes for chemical industry revival and resource development in Uruguay.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Great Britain
United States
Frillings Yard Sale Ad Indicates 50c Items
A fragment notes a yard sale on the first floor offering frillings for 50 cents each. The short ad mentions a purchase of frillings and specifies location on the first floor.
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