Freight rate hearing exposed as guesswork admits lack of doctrine
In Ritzville Washington May 12 traffic managers Henry Blakely of the Northern Pacific and M J Costello of the Great Northern conceded they base freight tariffs largely on the all the traffic will bear method. Both admitted ignorance of the legal fundamentals guiding United States Supreme Court rulings on rates.
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Ritzville
Wash
Supreme Court of the United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Henry Blakely
M. J. Costello
Testimony Before State Railway Commission on Freight Rates
The hearing covered operating and maintenance costs and urged that rates on wheat to the Sound be lowered. Witnesses agreed that traffic reports drive rates, while experts admitted they lack exact figures. It highlighted higher rates from Ritzville to Tacoma and Odessa to Seattle and a 57 cent per ton overcharge from Garfield in the Palouse to the Sound.
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State Railway Commission
Supreme Court
W. R. Cunningham
Sound
Ritzville
Tacoma
Great Northern
Odessa
Seattle
Garfield
Palouse
Sphere of influence to frame Alaska Yukon Pacific expo
The Pacific sphere concept aims to showcase western coast development through exhibitions by Congress approval. The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition will highlight Pacific states, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines, illustrating conditions, progress, and resources while noting public misunderstanding of available potential.
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Congress
Pacific States
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Philip
Philippine Archipelago
Will Vote For Roosevelt Pledged Delegates in Billings
Billings Montana May 12 amid the wildest enthusiasm the Yellowstone County delegates are pledged for Roosevelt. Local crowds rally behind the candidate as plans for county and state support unfold.
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Yellowstone County
Montana
Billings
Stone County GOP backs Roosevelt as third-term nominee
At the Republican convention in Stone County one of the largest delegations voted to urge all 11 delegates to support President Roosevelt for the nomination for a third term until he withdraws his name.
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Stone County
Roosevelt
Oriental Rugs Distinguish Handcraft From Watched Machines
Franklin Clarkin notes hand woven rugs require years of labor with dye from sheep blood and plant sources, manual looms, and unique regional patterns. He contrasts this with western use of machine carders and spinning jennies, arguing mass production erodes individual artistry and raises costs.
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Ted
Franklin Clarkin
Everybody's Magazine
Public Forum Letter Demands Chelan County Fruit Unity
A Chelan Washington reader assails the World for misnaming Wenatchee Valley apples as Wenatchee Wenatchee Valley fruit. The writer urges county-wide cooperation and proposes Chelan exhibit at Seattle fair 09. Editor notes Wenatchee and Chelan apples are the same fruit and disputes regional distinctions.
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Chelan
Wash
Editor World
R. P. Wright
Wenatchee Valley
Lake Chelan District
Chelan County
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Seattle Fair
Ww. J. Long
Spokane
Seattle
Wenatchee Adverts and Local Notices Highlight Community Events
Local items note Soap Lake Salts & Oils Co display at Red Cross Pharmacy showcasing regional waters products. A gasoline engine repair offer by W H B Johnson prompts contact via phone 172 or 494. Eagle dance and altar society gathering announced, with Dr Lee Ludwiz arriving from Chicago to visit Mrs A C Dalach.
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Soap Lake Salts & Oil Co
Seattle
Red Cross Pharmacy
Soap Lake
McCullough and Long Open Blacksmith Shop on Wenatchee
Blacksmiths McCullough and Long inaugurate shop at the Vachon stand on Wenatchee avenue near Arrow Livery offering prompt service to old and new customers with guaranteed horseshoing satisfaction.
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Vachon
Wenatchee Avenue
Arrow Livery
McCullough & Long
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Washington
Nmien
Vien’s
Barrington
Hall Steel
Oxfords
R&w” West
Cquge Farmers
Ar“eoads
Ie Pubic Forum
W. H. B. Johnson
Eagle Dance
Altar Society
Lee Ludwiz
A. C Dalach
Chicago
Wenatchee Theatre
NEW Moving
East Wenatechee
L. C. Hall Practical Horseshoor
W. M. Rice
Leavenworth Liveryman
Rice the Liveryman
Guilford
Marr
New Bridge
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