Sherman Succeeds Fairbanks as Vice President
President Roosevelt and President-Elect Taft attended the ceremony as James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York took the oath and assumed the office of vice president at noon in the Senate chamber. The event marked the 60th Congress adjournment sine die.
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Finish of option bill death of a dry line in Olympia house
The Washington house passed the local option bill with two votes against. Wet supporters gained ground defeating the McMasters county unit plan and pushing for city inclusion of fourth class. Leaders expect Senate approval though some dry fighters may seek reconsideration to push county unit battles through the session.
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Wenatchee Avenue to Get Creosoted Wood Block Paving
City council agrees on creosoted wooden block paving for Wenatchee Avenue from the courthouse to Second Street North. About 90 days needed for legal procedures before an ordinance funds the $300 per lot paving plan with cement sidewalks. property owners will be consulted.
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Men Walk Seattle to New York for Sightseeing Trip
Geo R Chaffee and Robt F Illing left Seattle on February 23 bound for New York City, planning to arrive August 23. They carry 15 pound packs, advertise for the A Y P fair, promote Wenatchee, and hope to travel about 30 miles daily while funding expenses with stunts.
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Cosgrove to Take Seat Soon
Paso Robles California reports Gov S G Cosgrove on the road to recovery and expected to take the seat within days unless a relapse occurs Stephenson elected senator in Madison Wisconsin on ull ballots Stephen son received 63 votes of 123 cast. Marvin Chase returns from California to assume duties as Olympia chief executive. Dr Frank W Sawyer notes the patient walks a little daily and is near well.
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Taft Inauguration Amid Snowstorm and National Pageantry
The 27th president Taft and president-elect Roosevelt took oaths and delivered inaugural addresses despite a blizzard that dumped four inches of snow. Vice President Sherman was sworn in, and Taft’s parade and a later inaugural ball followed the Capitol ceremony.
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Bridge bill blocked in house appropriations panel
The Columbia river free bridge bill is held in the house appropriations committee awaiting the legislative budget. A Daily World Olympia correspondent notes it will likely pass once released but the delay risks passage. Meanwhile pricing appears: Milling Blue stem 1.16 export Bluestem 1.15 Club 1.05 Red 1.01.
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