Nobles and Homes of Senator Knox Rise in 1900s
The article describes Senator Knox and his family including a 266 acre Valley Forge farm and five houses. It notes the Washington mansion, ownership of fine horses and a trot track, fondness for billiards and golf, and limited social life due to official duties. It mentions Knox’s friendship with Mrs. Roosevelt and presidential indorsement limits, including two offers to join the Supreme Court bench.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Valley Forge
Gen. Washington
Senator Knox
Gen. Knox
Knox
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Knox as Senator and legal reformer in early 1900s
The article traces H. C. Knox rising from private practice after 1876 to prominence as Pennsylvania attorney general under McKinley and senator. It credits him with shaping anti trust policy, supporting Sherman act amendments, creating the bureau of corporations, and securing key court victories, with praise from Roosevelt for his achievements.
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Elatant
United States
Lee
Culenta
Pilleburg
Simon Soe
Knoxie
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Steel Co. Ltd
Steel Trust
Pennsylvania Allroad Tt
H. C. Frick
Senate
Knox
McKinley
Friends of Knox
Kaos
Pitteburg
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
United States Supreme Court
Koon
Southern Securities Co
Southern Cotton Pool
Meat Trust
Waa
Supreme Court
Panama
Roosevelt
Root
Mae
Witty Knox Men Debate Presidential Fitness
Knox men reply that as president he would follow the same polls and remain keen. The text preserves a brief, tongue in cheek exchange on presidential readiness and public opinion.
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Knox
Objection to City Sewer Near Lighthouse Reported
The lighthouse board objects to the north bank sewer for risking sea discharge past the West Point Lighthouse Healthhouse area. A conference with City Engineer Thomson will seek disposal of objections. if unresolved, the Secretary of War may be asked for a special commission to investigate.
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West Point Halthouse
Tomates
Lighthouse Board
North Bank
Thomson
Secretary of War
Man Injured by Train Near Argyl
A. Hamilton of Georgetown, 22, was struck by a third rail brake shoe near Argyl on Puget Bound Electric tracks. The injury to his arm required amputation, and he was removed by train crew to the county hospital.
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A. Hamilton
Georgetown
Puget Bound Electric Company
Argyl
Whatcom Falls Mill sues Great Northern for overcharges
Whatcom Falls Mill company sues the Great Northern Railway in Superior Court alleging overcharges on lumber and shingles shipments totaling 4513. The suit seeks repayment and aims to halt a practice claimed to have persisted for years, with potential broad impact on railroad charge disputes.
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United Press
Bellingham
Great Northern Railway Company
Whatcom Falls Mi
Lumbermen's Case Up Tomorrow in Freight Rate Dispute
In Washington D C on March 1 the Interstate Commerce Commission resumes evidence in a lumber freight rate increase case. Pacific Northwest lumbermen oppose railroad rates, while railroads deny any price fixing. Many lumbermen travel to testify as hearings continue.
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United Press
Ington
D. C
Pacific Northwest
Daughters of the King March Meeting at Secretary’s Home
Local church notices list upcoming meetings and events: Daughters of the King to meet March 25 at Miss Driver’s residence 718 17th av. Men’s Club at St Mark’s Parish church plans a vestry evening March 17. Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 at Temple de Hirech with officer elections.
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Daughters of the King
Miss Driver
St. Mark's Parish
St Mark's Parish Church
Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society
Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society
Temple de Hirech
Rainier Club
Sneoker
Wenatchee Chosen for Methodist Convention in September
Wenatchee has been selected as the site for the Columbia Valley Methodist convention. The gathering will be held in September with delegates and church leaders expected to attend.
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Wenatchee
Convention of the Methodists of the
Columbia Valley
Steamer Coama Grounds at Fire Island Reaches Dock
The steamer Coama that ran aground on Fire Island docked this morning. No apparent damage or injuries were reported from the incident.
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New York
Coama
Fire Island
County OKs macadam road work from Renton to Ortitia
The county commissioners approved resurfacing 8 954 feet of macadam on the south trunk system from Renton Junction to Ortitia. Bids will be opened March 17.
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Renton Junction
Ortitia
Grocer refunds on Schilling's Best tea dissatisfaction
Advertisement notes older tea leaves are inferior and too abundant. If a shopper dislikes Schilling's Best, the grocer will refund the money. The program emphasizes customer satisfaction and retailer return policy.
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Schilling
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