Cosgrove Deathbed Rumor Shapes Washington Inaugural
The World reports Governor-Elect Samuel G. Cosgrove is near death from Bright's disease, with Albert E. Mead planning to stay governor for four years if Cosgrove dies before inauguration. Mead has consulted constitutional lawyers who say Mead would serve until Cosgrove’s successor is elected and qualified in January.
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Inauguration Survival Teeterms Transfer of Power
If Cosgrove survives to after the inauguration but dies M. E. Hay the recently elected lieutenant governor will succeed him. The line of succession shifts to Hay upon Cosgroves death following oath and office.
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Great Northern plans a twelve mile tunnel to Scenic
Everett November 9 Plans are under way by the Great Northern Railway to bore a twelve mile tunnel through the Cascade Mountains east of the existing bore and emerge near Scenic to shorten grades. Preparations near Leavenworth involve Tumwater Canyon water power to drive the boring and later supply electric power for trains through the tunnel.
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Wenatchee Rout Waterville 46–0 Battle on Home Field
Wenatchee High School defeated Waterville 46 to 0 on Saturday, dominating the rivalry with a strong defensive performance and explosive offense led by the Big Benders in Wenatchee.
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Tomorrow is Primary Day in City Elections
The city prepares for primary voting from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with two ballots Republican and People's Party. Officials include Mayor John A. Gellatly and incumbents Sumner and Nowlan. council candidates Ed S. Russell Terry Ross. attorneys Burt Williams Louis Crollard. Polling is at the fire hall with officers Harter Begg and Bousquet.
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J. S. Albin
P. P. Holcomb
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Wenatchee Expects Big Business Boom After Election
Local merchants express great optimism after the election noting easier credit and rising activity. Four days of improved conditions portend new blocks and expansion, with plans announced for spring construction and increased railroad orders benefiting Wenatchee and the valley.
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Kennewick Northern work begins near Wenatchee
Kennewick reports that ten carloads of horses and grading machinery arrived for the Kennewick Northern, with more cars expected. The project links the Great Northern near Wenatchee with the Spokane Portland and Seattle line, creating a water grade toward wheat regions and prompting a contest for rights of way along the Columbia River.
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