Weyerhauser Man Seeks Senate Seat in Washington
The Taverman Times reports Robert Laird McCormick, longtime Weyerhauser Timber official, aims for the U S Senate in Washington. Once defeated in Tacoma and Wisconsin, he regains influence via public service and philanthropy while facing renewed scrutiny from corporate interests and voters.
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Wisconsin
To Holletta
Robert Laird McCormick
Lumber Ira
Weyerhauser Timber Company
Poltician
United States Senate
Washington
Tavoman Times
Middle West
Yakima Exposition Grains Cited as Lacking Feature
W M Nelson from the U S Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago urges Yakima to display grains and vegetables at expositions. He notes growers feel ignored compared with fruit producers and calls for adding this feature to a permanent show. The valley has seen dissension among hay and cattle ranchers over publicity and policy. Noting recent achievements E B Marks A J Splawn A Dunn Dr J S Kloeber and others have built up fine cattle herds.
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W. M. Nelson
Chicago
Yakima
Fru
E. B. Marks
A. J. Splawn
A Dunn
J. S. Kloeber
Yakima Valley Trade Exhibit Advocates Diversified Goods
The Yakima valley, praised for hay cattle sheep potatoes and other wealth, is urged to present a diversified exhibit. Fruit is valued less now, though orchard bearing will raise its share. local leaders note the area’s strength comes from varied industries and large bank deposits.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Yakima
Nelson
Insurgents Rise in Congress Stir National Debate
The piece surveys the rise of the insurgent movement within the Republican ranks led by LaFollette Cummins Dolliver Clapp and Beveridge in the Senate and Murdock of Kansas Poindexter of Washington in the House. It cites Henry Beach Needham's Everybody’s Magazine analysis predicting a strong insurgent wave and a potential national convention outcome in 1912.
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Republican Party
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Cummins
Dolliver
Clapp
Beveridge
Senate
Murdock
Kansas
Poindexter
Washington
House
Cannon
Tammany Hall
Henry Beach Needham
Everybody's Magazine
Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Minnesot
Nelson
Iowa
Bristow
Curtis
Missouri
Taft
Kansas City Star
Payne
Warner
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Bryan
Needham
Switzerland Banks on White Coal Water Power
Switzerland seeks to exploit its abundant white coal water power as a key energy resource. The nation aims to convert this natural advantage into practical use, boosting industrial and electrical output with new water power developments.
Swiss use of water power prompts public control push
Reports show state owned railroads could power all needed energy while remaining water power reserves could supply more. Private interests spread tolls, but Swiss use of initiative and referendum spurs legislation to keep Alpine water power under public control. Observers suggest other regions, including Michigan, should heed Switzerland’s example.
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Alps
Commonwealth
Switzerland
Michigan
Christmas Card Party Highlights Nob Hill Social
Winter social pages detail a Nob Hill Christmas Card Party hosted by Miss Lowther and Miss Lowther with red bells holly mistletoe and a green glow. Bridge games at eight small tables ended with a luncheon and Santa tally cards guiding song and merriment. Attendees included Helen Wright Madge Cannon Alma Lesh Clara Graham Florence Seow Lucy Scudder and many others.
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Miss Lowther
Mabel Lowther
Nob Hill
Bridge
Miss Cannon
Chamberlin
Helen Wright
Madge Cannon
Alma Lesh
Clara Graham
Florence Seow
Lucy Scudder
van Vliet
Eleanore Luse
Marion Vantforn
Lucile James
Marion Miller
Jessie Snively
Betty Gamble
Susie Boyle
Clifford Wright
Dr. Boone
Will Lier
Walker Moren
Lewis Bolles
Frank Kinney
L. Hunt
Chester Miller
Karl Sinclair
Leigh Hunt
Fred Jarvis
Tacoma
Thomas Robinson
Frank Sharkey
Fred Sharkey
Harry Snivel
Dick Chamberlain
Frank Lowthe
H. B. Gilbert
Social Banquet and Card Party Highlight Club Calendar
A society note previews a January gathering while announcing the last dancing and card party of the year. The Commercial club hosts the December 29 event for members and guests, promising a hospitable, widely attended social occasion.
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Commercial Club
Tte
Western Union to Broadcast Time Signals for New Year 1910
Western Union will transmit special telegraphic time signals from the naval observatory on New Year’s Eve. North Yakima will receive the signals starting 11:55 p.m. and lasting until midnight, identical to the daily noon signals and synced with local clocks. Due to time differences, signals here will lead the national clock by about three hours.
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North Yakima
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Naval Observatory
Washington
National Capital
Mrs Ballinger Pressed For D A R Vice Presidency
Mrs Richard Ballinger wife of the Interior Secretary and Rainier D A R self vice regent is favored by Washington D A R chapters for one of ten vice presidents general to be elected at the continental congress in April. Her rival for re election is Matthew T Scott of Bloomington Ill with possible opponent Mrs William Story of New York. The national organization reportedly faced a money loss from a dishonest official who confessed but will not be prosecuted.
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Richard Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Rainier
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington Daughters
National Organization
Washington
D. C
National Board
Ballinger
Continental Congress
Narcissa Whitman
North Yakima
Matthew T. Scott
Bloomington
Ill
William Story
New York
National Society
Miss Gage Heads to New York Conference from Seattle
Miss Frances Gage field secretary of the YWCA Northwest travels to New York for a national board meeting January 4 to 7. She stops in Montana en route to recruit for the national board and will chaperone students at the Rochester convention December 29 to January 2. A new cafeteria at the Spokane association opens with growing patronage and aims for minimal cost meals while the gymnasium planned for January will be directed by Mrs. Olivia Marwood.
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Frances Gage
Northwest
Seattle
New York
Gage
North Yakima
Spokane
Traveler's Protective Aid
Montana
Gege
Missoula
Rochester
N. Y
Students’ Volunteer
Mortgage Record From Doorn Holland Details
On first mortgage in Doorn Holland or as sema R F D No 1. An address line shows H Bront 54-7tf managed by a loan company. Missing full names and definite dates.
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Doorn
Holland
Sema
In Loan Co
Apelress H. Bront
Domestic Science Class Teaches Christmas Candy Making
High school domestic science students learned candy making under Miss Alice Hodge. The lesson covered fondant and marshmallow recipes with step by step instructions for home production and storage.
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Alice Hodge
Death of Jean Clemens Shocks Mark Twain at Stormfield
Redding Conn December 24 Jean Clemens Mark Twain's daughter died this morning at Stormfield in a possible strangulation or heart failure after epilepsy. The 30 year old was found with head submerged and a medical exam noted little lung water. Burial set for Elmira New York. Twain 74 will remain at Stormfield as doctors advise against traveling with the body. Her sister Clara is abroad after marrying pianist Ossip Gabrielle-Witsch.
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Jean Clemens
Elmira
N. Y
Clemens
Clements
Stormfield
Pine salve Carbolized advertised by Camp
At all times Pine salve Carbolized will be found just what is needed for burns cuts and bruises. It is sold here by Cc W Camp.
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Cc. W. Camp
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