National Irrigation Congress Opens in Spokane Echoes Chicago Convention
Delegates from across the United States and abroad attend the seventeenth annual National Irrigation Congress in Spokane. Speakers include Governor Hay of Washington and James J. Hill. aims focus on reclamation, drainage, forestry, and conservation, with 1902 Newlands act cited as pivotal.
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Japan
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St. Paul
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United States
Perkins
California
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Gifford Pinchot
United States Forestry Bureau
Frederick Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway Company
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Cummins
Iowa
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Gilchrist
Florida
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Colorado
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Salt Lake City
Will Shaffer Visits City to Review Adjacent Holdings
C Will Shaffer state law librarian of the supreme court arrived in the city yesterday to inspect holdings near town and plans to depart for the Sound this evening. He comments on the Nolop case saying Abel and Abel acted in good faith and that his name remains on the record to clear any title cloud if needed.
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C. Will Shaffer
The
Supreme Court
Nolop
Messrs
Abels
Station at Rock Island Ordered by State Railway Commission
The state railway commission serves Great Northern with an order to establish a portable two compartment station at Rock Island for freight storage and passenger shelter. A double hasp locks system and keys are assigned to Mr. Keane. A lantern and winter stove with fuel are required for night trains and waiting rooms. Completion must occur within 60 days of service.
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State Railway Commission
Great Northern
Rock Island
Keane
Mr. Keane
Registration Totals Rise as Poll Books Grow
At noon today 790 names stood on city poll books and registration closes August 13 with expectations of over 800. Of those, 150 registered will cast their first vote in the August 24 election as S Peters arrives from Pateros on business.
AG Day Raises Funds For Charity Drive
The Tag Day committee reports a successful effort last Saturday with about 50 in loose change and an estimated 100 to 150 in four Seattle bank deposits. Banks were to be opened due to missing keys, creating a delay this afternoon. The funds will back charity work through winter, with final tallies to be announced in tomorrow's World.
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Piper
Seattle
Associated Charities
Lucky Ones Drawn in Coeur d Alene Land Lottery
Hundreds gathered at a netted cage in Couer d Alene Idaho as Helen Hamilton blindfolded to draw 50 names for the first 1 500 homesteads and timber claims on the Coeur d Alene Indian reservation Isadore Selig of Myrtle Creek Ore drew No 1 with many Spokane Seattle and Colfax residents among the winners including Walla Walla Ellensburg and Kalispell.
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Spokane
Couer d’Alene
Idaho
Helen Hamilton
Coeur d’Alene
Isadore Selig
Myrtle Creek
Oregon
John Hedmark
Charles G. Cornwell
Herman Neubauer
South
Tacoma
Ella T. Maloney
William Atkinson
Troy
Maude Sharp
Martinsville
Ill
Peter Weiderbach
Butte
Mont
Paul B. Rising
St. Paul
Minn
Michael Theis
St. Marys
O. H. Kemmerer
Lewis Kemper
Washington
G. R. Masters
Leonard Fidler
Seattle
James E. Wescott
Israel J. Thompson
Adena
Ohho
F. J. Grayman
Lawrence Ryan
Amelia M. Thompson
Charles F. Martin
Fairfield
Wash
John A. Stemach
H. A. Warren
Walla Walla
Charles W. Simonds
Chehalis
Rudolph Klein
Anna Griesenberger
Ruben Holden
Florence
A. T. Norberg
Malden
John G. Underwood
Wheaton
Elsie F. Dore
H. F. Albrecht
Kalispell
Albert B. Conklin
Roscoe R. Fullerton
Olympia
John S. Wendig
Colfax
W. G. James
Hillyard
F. E. Parker
Oklahoma
Charles Lamoureaux
Mary Louise Teall
Henry Sherlock
Sinclair
eTresa Bowman
B. L. Thompson
Everett
W. F. Slimbaid
Rosalia
Frank Bowman
Wm. Frank Grant
James W. Miller
Toppenish
O. A. Simpkins
Woodhill
Ore
Elizabeth B. Lindsley
Sterling
Kan
Horace A. Harmon
Ellensburg
John F. Goldberg
Fargo
N. D
Ray McCarthy
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Jonh Dindinger
Gelienople
Great Northern to Improve Fruit Season Rail Service
W. C. Watrous, general superintendent, says the Great Northern will provide as good or better refrigerator supply and no car shortage for this year’s fruit season, though he cannot visit the valley before opening. He notes last year’s service was excellent and expects similar readiness from St. Paul operations.
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W. C. Watrous
Great Northern
Mr. Watrous
Agent Piper
St. Paul
Icemen and Tam Battle in Twilight Base Ball Opener
The last week of the Twilight league schedule opens tonight with a game between the Icemen and Tam many. The series will close with a big banquet likely held next week for all league members.
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Icemen
Tammany
Turn Diamond Loose After Insufficient Evidence
John F. Diamond of Cashmere was arrested on a charge involving his 9 year old step-daughter but released Saturday evening. County authorities found insufficient evidence to convict. The wife and daughter reportedly remain loyal to the father, limiting potential testimony.
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John F. Diamond
John Duff Travels to Seattle to Visit Friends
John Duff left today for Seattle to visit friends for a week. He plans to return with stories of his trip and any insights gained from the visit.
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John Duff
Seattle
Burlington Train 44 Delayed by Tunnel Incident
Eastbound Burlington train No 44 failed to arrive at 5 am and reached about 11 am due to a tunnel problem. The motor engine derailed in the tunnel, requiring back-tracking to Wellington until the engine was re-railed.
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Wellington
Severe Forest Fires Rain on Sound Area Prompt Timber Loss
In the past two days severe fires raged along the Sound and in the Everett area with thick smoke reaching Wenatchee for about four weeks. Officials warn timber losses will be heavy as fires burn extensive timberland.
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Everett
Wenatchee
Sheriff Ferguson to Attend National Prison Conference
County Sheriff J. E. Ferguson left for Seattle to attend the annual convention of the American Prison Association, which is being held in Seattle.
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Prison Association
J. E. Ferguson
Seattle
The
American Prison Association
Washington Weather Outlook Tonight and Tuesday
Rain showers move into the state tonight with a cooler spell shaping up by Tuesday. Southeast districts expect cooler temperatures as westerly winds pick up.
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Washington
Local residents head to Seattle fair and surrounding trips
Mrs Kinsman travels to Seattle on No 1 to visit the A Y P exhibition for a week. Charlie Morris also visits Seattle to see the fair for a week. Lucile and Muriel Murdock ride down from Chelan en route to the fair. George Ross and family return from a trip to Seattle and Vancouver yesterday.
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Mrs. Kinsman
Seattle
A.Y.P. Exposition
Charlie Morris
Lucile
Muriel Murdock
Chelan
George Ross
Vancouver
Wenatchee Bridge Purchase Held Up Over Constitution
Washington state moves to buy the Wenatchee bridge over the Columbia River while reconciling Senate Bill No 67 with Section 9 of Article XII. The Wenatchee Canal Co would gain perpetual pipeline rights and cover one third of maintenance costs, a setup attorney general W P Bell questions as not constituting a partnership. Bell cautions he has not been officially asked to rule and could change his view with a full review.
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Columbia River
State Highway Commission
Washington Bridge Company
Wenatchee Canal Company
Douglas County
W. P. Bell
Wenatchee Bridge
Bell
Wenatchee Delegation Heads to Spokane Irrigation Congress
The Wenatchee delegation to the National Irrigation congress left Wenatchee this morning. Some boarded Burlington train No. 44 delayed to 11 o'clock, while others took the local train due at 1 o'clock and attended the Spokane morning session.
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Wenatchee
Spokane
National Irrigation Congress
Burlington
Commercial Club Monthly Meeting Tonight
The Commercial Club holds its monthly meeting this evening led by President King. Attendees are urged to attend as several important matters will be discussed.
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Commercial Club
King
Representative Holm Heads to Olympia for Special Session
Representative R. F. Holm leaves tomorrow for Olympia to attend the adjourned meeting of the state legislature special session convening Wednesday.
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R. F. Holm
Olympia
Entiat Mr William Smith Visits City on Saturday
Wm. Smith of Entiat was in the city on business last Saturday.
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Wm. Smith
Entiat
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