Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Spurs True Economy
An editorial from the Grand Rapids Press praises Seattle for planning the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition to maximize permanent use of 800000 in subscriptions. It notes Seattle aims to avoid wasteful temporary buildings and prioritize university permanent facilities, calling this intelligent economy rare in America and a model for cities to study.
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Seattle
United States
Grand Rapids
Mich
Far West
The
State University
Ameca
Senator Pogue Visit and Perjury Charge Noted
State politics referenced as Senator J I Pogue and wife were in town. A perjury charge looms over the politician who defends himself amid accusations of jealousy and falsehoods. Stories include humor lines about consequences and discipline.
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J. I. Pogue
Omak
The Height of Hospitality
Dialogue depicts a brisk social etiquette exchange in New York where lavish entertainment is promised to a visiting uncle, underscoring themes of status and wealth in urban society.
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Hewitt
New York
Jewett
Puck
A Distinction of Terms in Political Earnest
A witty exchange contrasts craft and graft in politics with a punch line from Senator Sorghum. The Washington Star quotes a debate over terminology and integrity while the Galveston News notes varied ways individuals obtain money.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Supreme Court Opens 1908 09 Term with Railroad Appeals
The Supreme Court began its 1908 09 docket at noon with many important railroad questions on the agenda. Among the cases, the appeal from the U S circuit court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania concerning commodities is highlighted as pressing for decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court For
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Antitrust Case Involving Waters-Pierce Oil Company
The Waters-Pierce company, linked to Standard Oil, appeals Texas court rulings that barred it from operating in Texas and levied a fine over 1 600 000 dollars for anti trust law violations. Senator Bailey is noted for alleged assistance amid the dispute attracting broad attention.
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Claude
Beige Pierce Oil
Company of St
Texas
Commonwealth
Waters-Pierce Company
Standard Oil Company
Bailey
Match
Wenatchee Valley Power Plant Nears Extension
The completed electrical plant supplies Cashmere waterworks and lighting and plans extend the line through Wenatchee. Construction began in July, about three months to finish, with $25,000 invested. Equipment includes a Morgan and Smith turbine and Allis-Chalmers 6 000 volt generator. Current will rise to 15 000 volts after extension. Officers: F. M. Scheble president W. T. Clarke vice president Marvin Chase secretary treasurer.
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Cashmere
Wenatchee
Morgan and Smith
Allis-Chalmers
F. M. Scheble
W. T. Clarke
Marvin Chase
Wenatchee Valley
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