Great Northern’s low grade tunnel plan eyed for Everett
A discussion describes a proposed twelve mile low grade tunnel by the Great Northern to ease mountain traffic and boost Everett as a major trans shipment hub. Officials note water power and dock facilities, with construction timelines from the east end and linesense for power needs.
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Medical Hot Springs
East End
Everett
Leavenworth
Great Northern
Chelan Falls
Cascades
New Year's Greeting from Mme Tiffany’s Ladies Goods
A New Year greeting to patrons accompanies a sales pitch for a line of ladies' goods from Mme Tiffany. The note highlights substantially reduced prices on certain items and invites readers to compare with the Woman's Exchange.
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Woman’s Exchange
Mme
Tiffany
Jingle Day Raises Craft Spirit In Skidoo Town
The item notes Saturday as Jingle Day with readers urged to mail jingles to Andy Brown editor of the World at 23 Lemon Street. Also reports strong reception to Vidascope moving pictures and a forthcoming bill change, plus local Monitor notes of social events, school news, and postal advertisements.
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Andy Brown
Lemon Street
Skidoo Building
Choosing a Husband and The Goats of Marriage
An essay discusses stereotypes in marriage prospects, noting that many men resist commitment while some exceptions remain. It weighs the perks of singleness against the risks of being “tagged,” urging women to consider independence and options beyond traditional selection.
Court martial ordered for Major Otto A Case
General Orders from the Washington National Guard announce a general court martial for Major Otto A. Case of the Second Infantry to be held in Seattle on January 20 1908 at 830 p.m. The order lists the court members and notes the court will assemble in dressless uniform with Frank M. Dallam Jr signing as assistant adjutant general.
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Otto Case
National Guard
Seattle Armory Commission
Seattle
Major Case
Armory Commission
Adjutant General's
Hamilton
Frank Dallam, Jr
Headquarters National Guard of Washington
Adjutant General’s Office
Olympia
Washington
Otto A. Case
Second Infantry
National Guard of Washington
M. H. Cormley
E. M. Brown
Medi ‘Eal Corps
W. L. Lemon
John Stringer
Geo. D. Robertson
N. E. McClure
Parliamentary Club convenes at High School
The Parliamentary Club met at the High School building Wednesday evening and presented its first program. New discipline rules were adopted in the assembly room and on the stairway by Principal Lemon. A new faculty member, Mrs., joins from Salem Oregon to fill the vacancy created by Prof Harry Lambert’s resignation.
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Lemon
Salem
Ore
Harry Lambert
Democrats Choose Spokane for Washington Convention
Spokane was selected over North Yakima to host the Washington Democratic convention to pick delegates for the Denver national convention. The state central committee met with party leaders from across the state, and discussion was vigorous. Delegates favored William Jennings Bryan for president by an overwhelming margin.
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Tacoma
Spokane
North Yakima
Denver
State Central Committee
Bryan
Hayden Lumber executives meet in Spokane gathering
G B Parks manager of Hayden Lumber Co travels to Spokane for a meeting with all yard managers. Hayden operates fourteen yards between Wenatchee and Spokane on the Great Northern and Washington Central lines. Also notes Parker Fountain Pen agents Pogue Drug Co and ads for Columbia Valley Bank savings, Wenatchee Business College options, and local drayage services.
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G. B. Parks
Hayden Lumber Company
Spokane
Wenatchee
Great Northern
Washington Central
Parker Fountain
Pogue Drug Co
Resume of the Panic Three Kinds of Bank Runs
A historical overview of the panic mixing tragedy and humor as bank runs spread from New York to other cities. It notes three types of runs, misreporting in headlines triggering panic, and the shift from checks to currency and gold. Factories resume, wages shift to real money, and deposits stabilize as confidence returns.
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New York Tribune
Kankakee
New York City
Wall Street
Harlem
Bronx
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Manhattan Island
Bilgod
New York
New York State
Berrand
St. Louis
Middle West
Uncle Sam
Europe
Coeinn
Two Wenatchee Avenue Lots For Speculation
Near the Bridge two 90 foot and 120 by 120 foot building lots available on Wenatchee Avenue. Lot at N W corner Wenatchee Avenue Skagitisi opposite Beal mill. Terms offered. Good speculation prospects.
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Wenatchee Avenue
Skagitsi
Beal Mill
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