Ross Amazed at Evidence Sparks Call for Investigation
Olympia May 8 President Ruth who blocked an inquiry resigns from denial as facts surface Land Commissioner Ross admits a misstep in siding with Nichols and Schively He now supports a statewide probe into his office and urges the legislative committee to investigate without technical obstructions.
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Olympia
Ruth
Senate
Nichols
Schively
Ross
Secretary of State
Insurance
North Coast Line Near Prosser Advances Toward Fall Operation
Prosser Washington May 8 with hundreds of men grading the North Coast railroad between Kennewick and Grandview surveyors and engineers in the field and contractors buying large provisions. trains expected in operation through the Yakima valley in the fall as track material is ordered and yards cleared. bridge work on the Yakima river near Kiowa will begin and two new Benton county townsites will be graded. Chief Engineer Pitman and right of way head Charles Wood oversee progress with plans kept private.
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Prosser
Yakima Valley
Kennewick
Kiona
Grandview
Yakima River
Kiowa
Benton County
Pitman
Charles Wood
Walla Walla
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Move Millions in Coin to Denver Mint
Owing to vault overcrowding and coastal exposure the government moved 50 million dollars in newly minted gold and silver to Denver. Wells Fargo Express guarded by deputy marshals ferried multiple shipments last month. The last Denver transfer was 1908 for 210 million total. some San Francisco vault coins remain unused. In Albany Oregon, John Henry Sullivan of Golden Arch Mining was shot in a pistol duel with Wm Herve at Gates. Sullivan died and Herve is expected to die today.
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San Francisco
United States Mint
Denver Mint
Wells- Fargo Express Company
United States
Denver
Albany, Ore
John Henry Sullivan
Golden Arch Mining Company
Gold Creek District
Wm. Herve
Gates
Herve
Receipt That Cures Weak Men Free
A physician authored remedy claims to cure nervous debility and weak manhood without medicines. The sender offers a free copy of the prescription by writing Dr. A. E. Robinson, 4705 Luck Bldg., Detroit, Michigan, promising quick recovery at home.
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A. E. Robinson
Luck
Detroit
Mich
Hamilton scandal exposes state embezzlement and probe
Tacoma News argues the Hamilton case reveals deep flaws in Washington state offices. It urges full legislative investigation of the auditor and adjutant general, calls for resignations if carelessness is proven, and insists on thorough auditing to protect the treasury.
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Hamilton
Tacoma News
Anti Betting Law To Be Tested At Madera Race Park
San Francisco May 8 A test of the Otis Walker anti betting law is rumored to be planned at Madera in the San Joaquin valley where the Ingleside coursing park may reopen. Former Judge Carroll Cook and Henry Act are said to be retained to handle the legal aspects of the forthcoming attempt.
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Madera
Madera Park
Carroll Cook
Henry Act
The Brilliance of Brilliants in Society
An era view notes how diamonds outshine wearers as a mark of wealth and status. It argues that prosperity is indicated by diamond adornment, even suggesting that even small stones reflect economic standing.
How Teachers May Qualify
Olympia May 8 The attorney general rules that teachers from other states may obtain Washington certificates by a school law exam only under specific conditions. The ruling covers out of state entrants after the law takes effect, those teaching elsewhere with insufficient voting residence, first temporary certificate holders who are not Washington citizens, and former state teachers who practiced elsewhere during residence. Citizens of Washington at passage are exempt.
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Olympia
H. B. Dewey
Washington
Peshastin to Get Expanded Line and New Pumps
Leavenworth's Tumwater Light and Water company to extend telephone lines to Peshastin three miles away. A power line will be built to pump water for irrigation using a new patented pump. Power will serve land parcels along the Wenatchee river near Peshastin and Leavenworth, with pumps ready for summer use.
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Leavenworth
Jacobsen
Tumwater Light and Water Company
M. F. Gilbert
Peshastin
Gilbert
Lamb-Davis Lumber Company
Wenatchee River
Bookkeeper Clifford Godfrey Joins Spokane Milling Co
Clifford Godfrey has accepted a bookkeeper post at the Tennial Milling Co of Spokane and plans to start duties the first of the week. He comes to the job with prior experience in accounting and financial management.
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Clifford Godfrey
Tennial Milling Co
Spokane
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Nichols and Schively
Mr. Ross
Wash
North Coast Railroad
Seacoast
Associated Press
J. M. Rezek
Town
Sam Holcomb
Robertson
State Insurance
Adjutant General
San Joaquin
Howard Thomas
Peshastin Light and Power
Leavenworth and
Leavenworth Echo
F. T. Blunck & Co
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