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AR2-9-3-000001 Edward Salomon Extradition Brown William 26 JUL 1871 A 21AR2-9-3-000002 Edward Salomon Extradition Shipley Frank Extradition 26 JUL 1871 A 21AR2-9-3-000003 Edward Salomon Pardon French A J French, A.J. 13 JUN 1870 A 13AR2-9-3-000004 Edward Salomon Proclamation Garfield Selucius Garfield, Selucius, Election to Congress 29 JUN 1870 A 14AR2-9-3-000005 Edward Salomon Pardon Seymore Charles Seymour, Charles 22 AUG 1870 A 14AR2-9-3-000006 Edward Salomon Extradition Young John John Young 05 SEP 1870 A 15AR2-9-3-000007 Edward Salomon Pardon Coffey Terrence Coffey, Terrence 06 OCT 1870 A 16AR2-9-3-000008 Edward Salomon Proclamation Thanksgiving Day 01 NOV 1870 A 17AR2-9-3-000009 Edward Salomon Pardon Powell Jack Powell, Jack 14 DEC 1870 A 18AR2-9-3-000010 Edward Salomon Pardon Tarleton J Tarleton, J. 04 MAY 1871 A 18AR2-9-3-000011 Edward Salomon Pardon McKay George McKay, George 27 MAY 1871 A 19AR2-9-3-000012 Edward Salomon Proclamation Election, Special 17 JUL 1871 A 20AR2-9-3-000013 Edward Salomon Proclamation Special Election for Kitsap County 05 AUG 1871 A 22AR2-9-3-000014 Edward Salomon Pardon Cook J D J. D. Cook 14 OCT 1871 A 23AR2-9-3-000015 Edward Salomon Extradition Simmons John John Simmons 08 NOV 1871 A 23AR2-9-3-000016 Edward Salomon Extradition Allen Lucy Lucy Allen alias Curley Nevels 27 DEC 1871 A 24AR2-9-3-000017 Edward Salomon Extradition Nevels Curley Lucy Allen alias Curley Nevels 27 DEC 1871 A 24AR2-9-3-000018 Edward Salomon Extradition Davis John John Davis and Charles Brown 09 DEC 1871 A 25AR2-9-3-000019 Edward Salomon Extradition Brown Charles John Davis and Charles Brown 09 DEC 1871 A 25AR2-9-3-000020 Edward Salomon Extradition Shafer William H William H Shafer 25 JAN 1872 A 26AR2-9-3-000021 Edward Salomon Extradition McCormick Michael Michael McCormick 30 MAR 1871 A 27AR2-9-3-000022 Edward Salomon Pardon Howard Charles Charles Howard 14 MAR 1872 A 27AR2-9-3-000023 Edward Salomon Proclamation Election of Member of Congress, Legislators et al 03 APR 1872 A 28AR2-9-3-000024 Edward Salomon Extradition Miller Louis Louis Miller 17 APR 1872 A 29AR2-9-3-000025 Edward Salomon Pardon Quo Ah Ah Quo 29 APR 1872 A 29AR2-9-3-000026 Edward Salomon Pardon Brandt Charles Charles Brandt 22 MAY 1871 A 30AR2-9-3-000027 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Powell William William Powell 20 JUL 1872 A 31AR2-9-3-000028 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Territorial elections 05 SEP 1872 A 32AR2-9-3-000029 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency McCann Frank Frank McCann 08 NOV 1872 A 33AR2-9-3-000030 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Thanksgiving 11 NOV 1872 A 33AR2-9-3-000031 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation McFadden Obidiah B Certification of Election of Obidiah B. McFadden 06 DEC 1872 A 34AR2-9-3-000032 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Skaden George George Skaden 03 JAN 1873 A 35AR2-9-3-000033 Elisha P. Ferry Executive Order Montgomery H D Election of H. D.Montgomery 03 JAN 1873 A 36AR2-9-3-000034 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Dupont John John Dupont 10 JAN 1873 A 36AR2-9-3-000035 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Livingstone Levi Levi Livingston 12 FEB 1873 A 37AR2-9-3-000036 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Isaac Dixon 24 FEB 1873 A 38AR2-9-3-000037 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Fugitives 04 MAY 1873 A 39AR2-9-3-000038 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Jameson James James Jameson 28 MAY 1873 A 40AR2-9-3-000039 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Pence Henry J Henry J. Pence 13 JUN 1873 A 41AR2-9-3-000040 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Johanno Joe Joe Johanno and Still 19 JUL 1873 A 44AR2-9-3-000041 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon St. Martin Prim Prim St. Martin 13 AUG 1873 A 45AR2-9-3-000042 Elisha P. Ferry Executive Order Special Election in Jefferson and Kitsap Counties 13 AUG 1873 A 47AR2-9-3-000043 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Servis Selucius S. Servis 15 AUG 1873 A 47AR2-9-3-000044 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Burns Joseph Joseph Burns 13 OCT 1873 A 48AR2-9-3-000045 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Norton Henry Henry Norton 28 NOV 1873 A 49AR2-9-3-000046 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Prindam John John Prindam alias John Hopkins 01 DEC 1873 A 50AR2-9-3-000047 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Hopkins John John Prindam alias John Hopkins 01 DEC 1873 A 50AR2-9-3-000048 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Ohse George T George T. Ohse 01 JAN 1874 A 51AR2-9-3-000049 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Dawson Samual Samual Dawson 28 JAN 1874 A 52AR2-9-3-000050 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Mason James James Mason 28 FEB 1874 A 53AR2-9-3-000051 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Gardner E E. Gardner 16 JAN 1874 A 54AR2-9-3-000052 Elisha P. Ferry Stay of Execution Lytle Augustus Augustus Lytle 11 MAR 1874 A 55AR2-9-3-000053 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Coffin George D George D. Coffin 18 MAY 1874 A 56AR2-9-3-000054 Elisha P. Ferry Stay of Execution Moose Moose Moose Moose 12 AUG 1874 A 57AR2-9-3-000055 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Kellogg John C John C. Kellogg 19 AUG 1874 A 58AR2-9-3-000056 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation General Election 17 AUG 1874 A 59AR2-9-3-000057 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Lytle Augustus Augustus Lytle 03 SEP 1874 A 60AR2-9-3-000058 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Hartigan Michael Michael Hartigan 17 NOV 1874 A 61AR2-9-3-000059 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Thanksgiving 09 NOV 1874 A 62AR2-9-3-000060 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Welch James James Welch 17 NOV 1874 A 62AR2-9-3-000061 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Special Election, Clallam and San Juan Counties 30 NOV 1874 A 63AR2-9-3-000062 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Alvord Belle Belle Alvord 11 DEC 1874 A 64AR2-9-3-000063 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Hanson William Willliam Hanson 30 DEC 1874 A 65AR2-9-3-000064 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Blake William William Blake 31 DEC 1874 A 66AR2-9-3-000065 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Hein Sung Sung Hein 25 JAN 1875 A 67AR2-9-3-000066 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Ferry Joseph H Joseph H. Ferry 08 FEB 1875 A 68AR2-9-3-000067 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Kirkland William William Kirkland 22 FEB 1875 A 69AR2-9-3-000068 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon McCormick D B D. B. T. McCormick 25 JUN 1875 A 70AR2-9-3-000069 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Dwyer Timothy U Timothy U. Dwyer 03 JUL 1875 A 70AR2-9-3-000070 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Wait John C John C. Wait 28 JUL 1875 A 71AR2-9-3-000071 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Watkinds William William Watkinds 06 AUG 1875 A 71AR2-9-3-000072 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Howe Valentine S Valentine S Howe 06 AUG 1875 A 71AR2-9-3-000073 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Cultberth A J A. J. Cultberth 09 AUG 1875 A 71AR2-9-3-000074 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Williams Michael Michael Williams 12 OCT 1875 A 72AR2-9-3-000075 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Sauvie Andrew Andrew Sauvie 22 OCT 1875 A 72AR2-9-3-000076 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Crumpacker Henry Henry Crumpacker 17 SEP 1875 A 73AR2-9-3-000077 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Thanksgiving 11 NOV 1875 A 73AR2-9-3-000078 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Keailed Robert Robert Keailed 17 NOV 1875 A 74AR2-9-3-000079 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Chapman John John Chapman 02 DEC 1875 A 75AR2-9-3-000080 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Burk Albra A Albra A.Burk 13 DEC 1875 A 75AR2-9-3-000081 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Wregill John W John W. Wregill 13 DEC 1875 A 75AR2-9-3-000082 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Johnson Harry Harry Johnson 01 APR 1876 A 79AR2-9-3-000083 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Persail Benjamin Benjamin Persail 12 MAY 1876 A 82AR2-9-3-000084 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Joung John M John M. Young 19 JUL 1876 A 88AR2-9-3-000085 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation General Election 09 SEP 1876 A 91AR2-9-3-000086 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Cretbirth A J A. J. Cretbirth-see also p.71 11 OCT 1876 A 93


AR2-9-3-000087 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Frick Eli Eli Frick and Thomas McLane 07 DEC 1876 A 98AR2-9-3-000088 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition McLane Thomas Eli Frick and Thomas McLane 07 DEC 1876 A 98AR2-9-3-000089 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Hughes David David Hughes 19 DEC 1876 A 98AR2-9-3-000090 Elisha P. Ferry Executive Order Special Election in Clalllam and San Juan Counties 06 APR 1877 A 106AR2-9-3-000091 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Sewell William H Jerry Dunn and William H. Sewall 07 APR 1877 A 107AR2-9-3-000092 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Dunn Jerry Jerry Dunn and William H. Sewall 07 APR 1877 A 107AR2-9-3-000093 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Wilson James James Wilson 30 APR 1877 A 109AR2-9-3-000094 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon George James W James W. George (date below an estimate) 30 APR 1877 A 109AR2-9-3-000095 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Shearer Robert D Robert D Shearer 10 MAY 1877 A 110AR2-9-3-000096 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Smith Thomas Thomas Smith 12 MAY 1877 A 111AR2-9-3-000097 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Johnson George George Johnson 15 MAY 1877 A 111AR2-9-3-000098 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Miller William William Miller alias Henry Schultz, and James Keefe alias Doc Fitzergerald 23 JUN 1877 A 113AR2-9-3-000099 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Schultz Henry William Miller alias Henry Schultz, and James Keefe alias Doc Fitzergerald 23 JUN 1877 A 113AR2-9-3-000100 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Keefe James William Miller alias Henry Schultz, and James Keefe alias Doc Fitzergerald 23 JUN 1877 A 113AR2-9-3-000101 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Fitzergerald Doc William Miller alias Henry Schultz, and James Keefe alias Doc Fitzergerald 23 JUN 1877 A 113AR2-9-3-000102 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Eaton Jeremiah W Jeremiah W. Eaton 26 JUN 1877 A 114AR2-9-3-000103 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Special Election, Stevens County 07 AUG 1877 A 116AR2-9-3-000104 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Prospn Charles Charles Prosin 03 SEP 1877 A 119AR2-9-3-000105 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Wildman Valentine Val Wildman 19 SEP 1877 A 121AR2-9-3-000106 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Skales Charles Charles Skales and Valentine McKern 20 SEP 1877 A 121AR2-9-3-000107 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition McKern Valentine Charles Skales and Valentine McKern 20 SEP 1877 A 121AR2-9-3-000108 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Jenkins Jenkins 03 OCT 1877 A 123AR2-9-3-000109 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Skales Charles Charles Skales 15 OCT 1877 A 123AR2-9-3-000110 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Wampler William D William D. Wampler 21 NOV 1877 A 127AR2-9-3-000111 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Lewis Senior Senior Lewis 14 DEC 1877 A 131AR2-9-3-000112 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Hand John John Hand 14 DEC 1877 A 131AR2-9-3-000113 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency McKay R G R. G. McKay 03 JAN 1878 A 135AR2-9-3-000114 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Flouree Arthur Arthur Flouree 15 JAN 1878 A 138AR2-9-3-000115 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Special Election for delegates to frame a state constitution 24 JAN 1878 A 140AR2-9-3-000116 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Slocum Richard Richard Slocum 17 APR 1878 A 147AR2-9-3-000117 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Sutton H L H. L. Sutton and Robert Follier 27 APR 1878 A 149AR2-9-3-000118 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Follier Robert H. L. Sutton and Robert Follier 27 APR 1878 A 149AR2-9-3-000119 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Blake T J T. J. Blake 04 MAY 1878 A 149AR2-9-3-000120 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Saws Andrew Andrew Saws 15 MAY 1878 A 150AR2-9-3-000121 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Graham F B F. B. Graham 01 JUN 1878 A 151AR2-9-3-000122 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Maples R C R. C. Maples 06 JUN 1878 A 152AR2-9-3-000123 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Gilmore John John Gilmore 11 JUN 1878 A 152AR2-9-3-000124 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Sparks James M James M. Sparks 24 JUN 1878 A 153AR2-9-3-000125 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Soule W B W. B. Soule 27 JUN 1878 A 153AR2-9-3-000126 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Johnson Edward Edward Johnson 19 JUL 1878 A 153AR2-9-3-000127 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Kennard Charles W Charles W. Kennard 05 AUG 1878 A 155AR2-9-3-000128 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Adam Cropman 20 AUG 1878 A 157AR2-9-3-000129 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation McAuliffe James James McAuliffe, Dr. James M. Boyd, W. D. Cock designated territorial representatives

to the Indian Councilto be held by Genl Howard at the Umatilla Reservation on August

26th.

23 AUG 1878 A 157

AR2-9-3-000130 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Boyn James M James McAuliffe, Dr. James M. Boyd, W. D. Cock designated territorial representatives


26th.

23 AUG 1878 A 157

AR2-9-3-000131 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Cock W D James McAuliffe, Dr. James M. Boyd, W. D. Cock designated territorial representatives


26th.

23 AUG 1878 A 157

AR2-9-3-000132 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation General election to elect various offficials and to vote on the State Constitution 28 AUG 1878 A 157AR2-9-3-000133 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Morrisey John John Morrisey, C.C. Thomas, Joseph Bartlett and Laurence Isler 12 SEP 1878 A 159AR2-9-3-000134 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Thomas C C John Morrisey, C.C. Thomas, Joseph Bartlett and Laurence Isler 12 SEP 1878 A 159AR2-9-3-000135 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Bartlett Joseph John Morrisey, C.C. Thomas, Joseph Bartlett and Laurence Isler 12 SEP 1878 A 159AR2-9-3-000136 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Isler Laurence John Morrisey, C.C. Thomas, Joseph Bartlett and Laurence Isler 12 SEP 1878 A 159AR2-9-3-000137 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Lee Ah Ah Lee 24 SEP 1878 A 160AR2-9-3-000138 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Woodward William Willliam Wooodward 12 OCT 1878 A 161AR2-9-3-000139 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Dodge James James Dodge 18 DEC 1878 A 164AR2-9-3-000140 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation Constitution of the State of Washington confirmed by voters, excepting Articles

1,2,and 3.

28 DEC 1878 A 165

AR2-9-3-000141 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Meo John John Meo, Joseph Saunders 03 JAN 1879 A 166AR2-9-3-000142 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Saunders Joseph John Meo, Joseph Saunders 03 JAN 1879 A 166AR2-9-3-000143 Elisha P. Ferry Clemency Chapman Jacob A Jacob A. Chapman 10 APR 1879 A 174AR2-9-3-000144 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Fairchild William Frank Bernard, William Fairchild 16 APR 1879 A 175AR2-9-3-000145 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Bernard Frank Frank Bernard, William Fairchild 16 APR 1879 A 175AR2-9-3-000146 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Monich Frank Frank Monich 28 JUN 1879 A 178AR2-9-3-000147 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Martin James James Martin 19 JUL 1879 A 180AR2-9-3-000148 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Woodbury John John Woodbury 30 JUL 1879 A 181AR2-9-3-000149 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Williams acob Jacob Williams 01 NOV 1879 A 184AR2-9-3-000150 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Wieks Leonard Leonard Wieks 20 NOV 1879 A 186AR2-9-3-000151 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Vreiland Stephan T Stephen T.Vreiland 31 DEC 1879 A 188AR2-9-3-000152 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Miller James Harrison Moore, John Beamis, James Miller 22 JAN 1880 A 227AR2-9-3-000153 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Moore Harrison Harrison Moore, John Beamis, James Miller 22 JAN 1880 A 227AR2-9-3-000154 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Beamis John Harrison Moore, John Beamis, James Miller 22 JAN 1880 A 227AR2-9-3-000155 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Tousan William William Tousan 26 JAN 1880 A 228AR2-9-3-000156 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition King William Willliam King and William Gray 03 MAR 1880 A 231AR2-9-3-000157 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Gray William Willliam King and William Gray 03 MAR 1880 A 231AR2-9-3-000158 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Burton John John Burton 10 MAR 1880 A 232AR2-9-3-000159 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Etterman Lewis E Lewis E. Etterman 01 APR 1880 A 234AR2-9-3-000160 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Mathias John John Mathias 19 APR 1880 A 235AR2-9-3-000161 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Thomas A J A.J. Thomas and ---Thomas, his wife 23 APR 1880 A 236AR2-9-3-000162 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Evans Joseph Joseph Evans 30 APR 1880 A 237AR2-9-3-000163 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Wallack J J.Wallack 27 MAY 1880 A 240AR2-9-3-000164 Elisha P. Ferry Proclamation General Election to be held Nov. 2, 1880 13 AUG 1880 A 240AR2-9-3-000165 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon McCutchen Hiram Hiram McCutchen 09 JUN 1880 A 241


AR2-9-3-000166 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Proulx Joesph Joseph Proulx 10 JUN 1880 A 241AR2-9-3-000167 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Calto John John Calto; attempted abortion 03 JUL 1880 A 243AR2-9-3-000168 Elisha P. Ferry Extradition Tilley Taylor Taylor Tilley 14 JUL 1881 A 244AR2-9-3-000169 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Cain Charles J Charles J. Cain; Assault with a deadly weapon 26 JUL 1880 A 245AR2-9-3-000170 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Tollin Robert Robert Tollin 18 OCT 1880 A 250AR2-9-3-000171 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Brown Henry Henry Brown: Murder in the Second Degree 27 OCT 1880 A 251AR2-9-3-000172 Elisha P. Ferry Executive Order Kandle George B George B. Kandle: removed from Trusteeship of Hospital for the Insane 17 OCT 1881 A 251AR2-9-3-000173 William Newell Extradition Macey Frank Frank Macey: Larceny; Oregon. December,1880,No Date 12 MAR 1880 A 252AR2-9-3-000174 William Newell Pardon Rice Edwin Edwin Rice and Alexander Clark: time served, fines eliminated 20 DEC 1880 A 254AR2-9-3-000175 William Newell Pardon Clark Alexander Edwin Rice and Alexander Clark: time served, fines eliminated 20 DEC 1880 A 254AR2-9-3-000176 William Newell Pardon Miller "Miller, an Indian": Larceny. In addition to pardon, sentence reduced.Youth taken into

account.

27 DEC 1880 A 254

AR2-9-3-000177 William Newell Pardon Hamilton Alexander Alexander Hamilton: In addition to pardon, fines eliminated. 29 JAN 1881 A 257AR2-9-3-000178 William Newell Extradition Wilkins Ferdinand Ferdinand Wilkins: Larceny, Oregon 20 FEB 1881 A 258AR2-9-3-000179 William Newell Extradition Ward Matthew Matthew L. Ward: Larceny, West Virginia 27 FEB 1881 A 258AR2-9-3-000180 William Newell Extradition Heppard Sheppard: Larceny, Oregon 28 FEB 1881 A 258AR2-9-3-000181 William Newell Extradition Robbins James James Robbins: Burglary, Oregon 16 MAR 1881 A 260AR2-9-3-000182 William Newell Extradition Wolsey Homer Homer Wolsey: Forgery, Oregon 29 MAR 1881 A 261AR2-9-3-000183 William Newell Extradition Moore Harrison Harrison Moore: Larceny, Oregon 30 MAR 1881 A 261AR2-9-3-000184 William Newell Pardon Brideshoes George George Brideshoes: no details of crime 12 MAR 1881 A 262AR2-9-3-000185 William Newell Extradition Dollins Joseph L Joseph L Dollins: Assault with intent to murder; Illinois 09 APR 1881 A 262AR2-9-3-000186 William Newell Pardon Stone James B James B. Stone: Larceny. Paid all owed, including interest. 17 JUN 1881 A 268AR2-9-3-000187 William Newell Pardon Scales Charles Charles Scales : Horse Stealing, one day pardon at end of three year sentence. 11 JUN 1881 A 268AR2-9-3-000188 William Newell Pardon Jackson William William Jackson: Conduct good, sentence served, fineseliminated. 30 AUG 1881 A 274AR2-9-3-000189 William Newell Extradition Sullivan Robert S Robert S Sullivan: Assault with intent to murder. Believed to have fled to Oregon. 01 SEP 1881 A 275

AR2-9-3-000190 William Newell Extradition Ankeny F J F. J. Ankeny: Larceny, Oregon 13 SEP 1881 A 276AR2-9-3-000191 William Newell Proclamation Extra session to be held (twenty days) beginning December 2, 1881. The revision and

codification of the territorial had not been accomplished during the sixty-day eighth

biennial session. The governor bases his authority to assemble an extra session

"organic law and the powers granted by the US President.

28 NOV 1881 A 281

AR2-9-3-000192 William Newell Extradition Robbins Dell Dell Robbins and Minnie Robbins: Oregon 13 DEC 1881 A 283AR2-9-3-000193 William Newell Extradition Robbins Minnie Dell Robbins and Minnie Robbins: Oregon 13 DEC 1881 A 283AR2-9-3-000194 William Newell Pardon Lucas Joseph Joseph Lucas: Sentence shortened two and 1/2 monthsand fines rescinded. 13 DEC 1881 A 284AR2-9-3-000195 William Newell Pardon Pierre Charles Charles Pierre: Served seven years, Pardon granted despite escape attempt, firing at

guard.

13 DEC 1881 A 284

AR2-9-3-000196 William Newell Pardon Lucas Robert Robert Lucas: Pardoned two monnths before expiratiion of sentence. 21 DEC 1881 A 285AR2-9-3-000197 William Newell Pardon McKern Valentine Valentine McKern: to take effect two days before expiration of sentence. 21 DEC 1881 A 285AR2-9-3-000198 William Newell Pardon McAllister William William McAllister: Pardoned after serving two years of seventeen-year sentence for

second-degree murder. Poor health, has experienced two episodes of paralysis.

21 DEC 1881 A 285

AR2-9-3-000199 William Newell Pardon Baker William William Baker: Served sentece for attempted train wrecking 07 JAN 1882 A 288AR2-9-3-000200 William Newell Executive Order McAllister William William McAllister: ordered back to prison for violation of his conditional pardon 23 JAN 1882 A 290

AR2-9-3-000201 William Newell Extradition Porter Frank Frank Porter: Murder, Colorado 16 MAR 1882 A 296AR2-9-3-000202 William Newell Pardon Blanchard James James Blanchard: served nine months of his twenty month sentence. Pardoned so that

he may take care of his wife and three children. Mrs. Blanchard's father is seriously

ill, and can no longer care for the family.

16 MAR 1882 A 296

AR2-9-3-000203 William Newell Pardon Carter James James Carter: Pardon and fines rescinded 16 MAR 1882 A 296AR2-9-3-000204 William Newell Extradition Emmerson J T J. T. Emmerson: Perjury, Oregon 03 APR 1882 A 298AR2-9-3-000205 William Newell Pardon Guy John John Guy(?): Burglary 11 APR 1882 A 299AR2-9-3-000206 William Newell Miscellaneous List of First Patients sent to Insane Asylum at Steilacoom. 10 JUL 1872 A 300AR2-9-3-000207 William Newell Extradition Emmons J T J. T. Emmons, for perjury, from Oregon. 08 APR 1882 A 304AR2-9-3-000208 William Newell Extradition Day John John Day, Michael Donovan, Charles Lawson, wanted for Larceny committed in

Oregon.

12 APR 1882 A 304

AR2-9-3-000209 William Newell Extradition Donovan Michael John Day, Michael Donovan, Charles Lawson, wanted for Larceny committed in

Oregon.

12 APR 1882 A 304

AR2-9-3-000210 William Newell Extradition Lawson Charles John Day, Michael Donovan, Charles Lawson, wanted for Larceny committed in

Oregon.

12 APR 1882 A 304

AR2-9-3-000211 William Newell Extradition Pugh John John Pugh, wanted for rape in Oregon. 14 APR 1882 A 305AR2-9-3-000212 William Newell Pardon Rodney George Da

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George David Rodney, pardoned by rebate of the remaining ninety days of his

sentence. Authority to do so granted by Legislative Act.

15 APR 1882 A 305

AR2-9-3-000213 William Newell Pardon Paine Charles Pardon granted to Charles Paine, who had been sententenced to seven years. (Nature

of crime not noted.)

20 APR 1882 A 306

AR2-9-3-000214 William Newell Pardon Green Fayette Fayette Green (?) Pardoned: petitioned by influential citizens. Tried for assault w/

intent to kill, convicted of simple assault only. N.H. Owings, acting Governer.

26 MAY 1882 A 311

AR2-9-3-000215 William Newell Pardon Etterman Lewis Lewis Etterman (?) and Aluck (?) an "Indian": shortly before their sentences for

larceny expired, as required by a legislative joint resolution.

02 JUL 1882 A 314

AR2-9-3-000216 William Newell Pardon Aluck Lewis Etterman (?) and Aluck (?) an "Indian": shortly before their sentences for

larceny expired, as required by a legislative joint resolution.

02 JUL 1882 A 314

AR2-9-3-000217 William Newell Extradition Segrest Charles Charles Segrest: from Idaho, Larceny. 27 JUL 1882 A 315AR2-9-3-000218 William Newell Proclamation Election-November 7, 1882: delegate to Congress, all legislators, county and precinct

officials, prosecuting attorneys, four generals.

02 SEP 1882 A 318

AR2-9-3-000219 William Newell Pardon Redale William William Redale: horse stealing. Pardoned w/ recommendations of good citizens, and

because of poor health.

08 SEP 1882 A 319

AR2-9-3-000220 William Newell Pardon Lamane Peter Peter Lamane: served two year sentence, certificate of good behavior by warden of

US penitentiary. Allowed to leave the territory instead of serving another two-year

sentence in the territorial penitentiary.

07 NOV 1882 A 322

AR2-9-3-000221 William Newell Pardon Wilkins Charles Charles Wilkins: Certificate of Good Behavior-Superintendant of the penitentary. 07 NOV 1882 A 322

AR2-9-3-000222 William Newell Pardon Dyer Harvey Harvey Dyer: petition by his mother and others. Condition: prohibited from returning

to Clarke County or being in Thurston County, except going through by railroad: until

date of end of sentence, Oct 29, 1883.

27 NOV 1882 A 324


AR2-9-3-000223 William Newell Pardon Waugh William Wm Waugh: Grand Larceny. Recommended by supertendant of prison as required by

law.

05 JAN 1883 A 327

AR2-9-3-000224 William Newell Pardon Russell C G C. G. M. Russell: by petition ofnumerous reliable citizens, including former Gov. Ferry.

Convicted of perjury committed to save the life of his brother-in-law, a murderer,

done at the "dictation" of his wife. Pardon conditional on his leaving the territory, and

"afflict us no more".

05 JAN 1883 A 327

AR2-9-3-000225 William Newell Pardon Sang (Chinaman) 3 Pardons: all granted on the recommendation of the Superintendant of the

Penitentiary. Sang a "Chinaman" after serving a six-year sentence, with remission of

costs; another Chinese, Jake, same terms, after serving his one-year sentence. Also

Edgar Hum, same terms, served one-year sentence.

02 APR 1883 A 339

AR2-9-3-000226 William Newell Pardon Jake (Chinaman) 3 Pardons: all granted on the recommendation of the Superintendant of the




02 APR 1883 A 339

AR2-9-3-000227 William Newell Pardon Hum Edgar 3 Pardons: all granted on the recommendation of the Superintendant of the




02 APR 1883 A 339

AR2-9-3-000228 William Newell Extradition Woods James A 2 from California: James A. Woods, for Larceny; N.J. Johnson, for Perjury. 02 MAY 1883 A 344AR2-9-3-000229 William Newell Extradition Johnson N J 2 from California: James A. Woods, for Larceny; N.J. Johnson, for Perjury. 02 MAY 1883 A 344AR2-9-3-000230 William Newell Proclamation Hoover Hjacob Election in Whitman County, July 10, 1883, to replace Representative Jacob Hoover,

who resigned.

04 MAY 1883 A 344

AR2-9-3-000231 William Newell Extradition Roberts William M Wm M. Roberts alias L. C. Montgomery, to Colorado, wanted for Perjury. 25 MAY 1883 A 348AR2-9-3-000232 William Newell Extradition Montgomery L C Wm M. Roberts alias L. C. Montgomery, to Colorado, wanted for Perjury. 25 MAY 1883 A 348AR2-9-3-000233 William Newell Pardon Knowles Herbert Herbert Knowles: by recommendation of the Superintendant of the Penitentiary. 28 MAY 1883 A 348

AR2-9-3-000234 William Newell Stay of Execution Gunei Emuno Ni Emuno Ni Gunei (?): by petition of honorable citizens who question the prisoner's

sanity. Hanging postponed until October, by which time the Legislature will have

appointed a commission to determine the prisoner's mental state. The governor has

no funds for such a purpose.

18 JUN 1883 A 351

AR2-9-3-000235 William Newell Pardon Sperry Thomas Thomas Sperry, by recommendation of the Superintendant of the Penitentiary, having

served his sentence for deadly assault.

12 JUL 1883 A 353

AR2-9-3-000236 William Newell Extradition Anderson J J. Anderson and T. Goodwin: Grand Larceny. Extradition warrent to Oregon. 19 JUL 1883 A 354AR2-9-3-000237 William Newell Extradition Goodwin Taylor J. Anderson and T. Goodwin: Grand Larceny. Extradition warrent to Oregon. 19 JUL 1883 A 354AR2-9-3-000238 William Newell Pardon Sullivan Robert Robert Sullivan: by recommendation of superintendant of penitentiary, and because

Sullivan's wife and child were sick, as sttested to by Dr. Willliard.

31 JUL 1883 A 356

AR2-9-3-000239 William Newell Pardon Nevins Lynn Lynn Nevins: pardon conditional on his being judged insane by probate court. 31 JUL 1883 A 356AR2-9-3-000240 William Newell Stay of Execution Giovrini Enrino Enrino Giovrini (?): Postponed until "1st day of 1883" (?) 31 JUL 1883 A 356AR2-9-3-000241 William Newell Extradition Freeman Jacob Jacob Freeman and Riley Field: convicted of Burglary and Attempted Murder, escaped

penitentiary. Warrent to Oregon.

22 AUG 1883 A 357

AR2-9-3-000242 William Newell Extradition Field Riley Jacob Freeman and Riley Field: convicted of Burglary and Attempted Murder, escaped

penitentiary. Warrent to Oregon.

22 AUG 1883 A 357

AR2-9-3-000243 William Newell Pardon Owens N W N. W. Owens: fine of $500 also rescinded in response to petition of one hundred

citizens attesting to his good character and his inability to pay.

28 AUG 1883 A 358

AR2-9-3-000244 William Newell Pardon Reed Rop George Reed Rop, George "an Indian", and Simon Smith Leecher 01 SEP 1883 A 358AR2-9-3-000245 William Newell Pardon Leecher Simon S

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Reed Rop, George "an Indian", and Simon Smith Leecher 01 SEP 1883 A 358

AR2-9-3-000246 William Newell Pardon Tucker Simon S

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Simon Smith Tucker: Burglary; pardon recommended by Supertendant of

Penitentiary.

12 SEP 1883 A 359

AR2-9-3-000247 William Newell Stay of Execution Giovrini Enrono Enrino Giovrini (?): hanging set for June 28th 1883, postponed until December

31st,1883, at request of general government. Commission to establish his mental

condition.

12 OCT 1883 A 363

AR2-9-3-000248 William Newell Pardon Clavell James Ho

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James Howard Clavell: on recommendation of the superintendant of the Penitentiary. 19 OCT 1883 A 364

AR2-9-3-000249 William Newell Pardon Stephens Wesley Wesley Stephens: Convicted of Grand Larceny; pardon recommended by

Superintendant of Penitentiary.

24 OCT 1883 A 365

AR2-9-3-000250 William Newell Pardon Chow Low Low Chow: convicted of Grand Larceny; pardon recommended by Superintendant of

Penitenitiary.

09 NOV 1883 A 368

AR2-9-3-000251 William Newell Stay of Execution Giovrini Enrino Enrino Giovrini: execution postponed until Tuesday March 4, 1884. 28 NOV 1883 A 371AR2-9-3-000252 William Newell Extradition Dahl Nels Nels Dahl: charged with forging a check; extradition warrent to Oregon. 01 DEC 1883 A 372AR2-9-3-000253 William Newell Extradition Geavrir Aeyres Aeyres Geavrir (?):charged with escaping from the penitentiary: granted extradition

warrent from Oregon.

05 DEC 1883 A 372

AR2-9-3-000254 William Newell Extradition Drake Warren Warren Drake: charged with Larceny; Request for extradition from Oregon granted. 05 DEC 1883 A 372

AR2-9-3-000255 William Newell Pardon Evans John John Evans. 10 DEC 1883 A 372AR2-9-3-000256 William Newell Extradition Foglursey Douglas Douglas Foglursery (?): Grand Larceny; Request for extradition to Governor of

Minnesota.

21 DEC 1883 A 374

AR2-9-3-000257 William Newell Pardon Hailey John John Hailey: served sentence for Grand Larceny; in aaddition to Superintendant's

recommmendation, members of the Legislature and other good citizens vouched for

Hailey.

03 JAN 1884 A 375

AR2-9-3-000258 William Newell Pardon Stewart Charles Charles Stewart: recommended by Superintendant of Penitentiary. 03 JAN 1884 A 375AR2-9-3-000259 William Newell Miscellaneous Montague John B Remission of Fine: John B. Montague, $400 remitted in response to request of two

hundred citizens.

03 JAN 1884 A 375

AR2-9-3-000260 William Newell Pardon Palwell Charles Charles Palwell (?): in response to petition by two hundred and three citizens. 10 JAN 1884 A 376AR2-9-3-000261 William Newell Extradition Thomwell William R William R. Thomell: Carged with Forgery; extradition warrent issued at request of

Governor of Colorado.

24 JAN 1884 A 378

AR2-9-3-000262 William Newell Extradition Ling Ding Ding Ling: Grand Larceny; Warrent to Governor of Oregon. 13 FEB 1884 A 380AR2-9-3-000263 William Newell Extradition Leonard Andrew Andrew Leonard: First Degree Murder; Warrant issued to governor of Oregon. 14 FEB 1884 A 381AR2-9-3-000264 William Newell Pardon Neville James James Neville: by recommendation of Superintendant of Penitentiary. 14 FEB 1884 A 381AR2-9-3-000265 William Newell Pardon Holman Lewis Lewis Holman: by recommendation of Superintendant of Penitentiary. 14 FEB 1884 A 381


AR2-9-3-000266 William Newell Pardon Price John A John A. Price: served sentence for Forgery; pardoned with recommmendation of

superintendant of Penitentiary, as required by law.

03 MAR 1884 A 383

AR2-9-3-000267 William Newell Stay of Execution Giovrini Enrino Enrino Giovrini (?): Postponed until April 14, 1884; by petition of 50 citizens of

Vancouver, on grounds of "unsoundness" of mind and alleged new evidence.

10 MAR 1884 A 384

AR2-9-3-000268 William Newell Pardon Andrews John John Andrews: (no other information) 10 MAR 1884 A 384AR2-9-3-000269 William Newell Extradition Lowry W W W. W. Lowry: warrant for arrest for Forgery issued to Governor of Oregon. 13 MAR 1884 A 384AR2-9-3-000270 William Newell Extradition Daley George R George R. Daley: a fugative from Oregon wanted for Larceny. Warrant issued at

request of governor of Oregon.

14 MAR 1884 A 384

AR2-9-3-000271 William Newell Pardon Riebueson Henry A Henry A. Riebueson (?): serving sentence for cow-stealing; pardoned by

recommendation of Superintendant, and by petition of five hundred citizens sho cite

a cancerous growth on his lip "imperiling" his life.

01 APR 1884 A 385

AR2-9-3-000272 William Newell Pardon Frise Charles E Charles E. Frise (?): paid costs and fines associated with his ten-day imprisonment. 01 APR 1884 A 385

AR2-9-3-000273 William Newell Miscellaneous Giovrini Enrino E. Giovrini (?): Death sentence commuted to imprisonment for life. 05 APR 1884 A 385AR2-9-3-000274 William Newell Pardon Hammond Frank M Frank M. Hammond (?): recommended by Superintendant. 08 APR 1884 A 386AR2-9-3-000275 William Newell Miscellaneous Giovrini Enrino E. Giovrini: reasons for commmuting death sentence. Petition of many citizens; no

counsel till morning of trial; insanity of mother strengthens evidence that E. G. Newell

doubts his guilt and believes him to be of "wek and disorderly intelllect".

08 APR 1884 A 386

AR2-9-3-000276 William Newell Pardon Indian Joe Indian Joe: by certification of the Superintendant of the Penitentiary. 07 MAY 1884 A 389AR2-9-3-000277 William Newell Extradition Robertson James Ho

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James H. Robertson: wanted for Embezzlement in Minnesota; Gov. Newell issued

extradition warrant at request of Minnesota's governor.

22 MAY 1884 A 389

AR2-9-3-000278 William Newell Pardon Kipling Addison Addison Kipling: (no further information) 05 JUN 1884 A 391AR2-9-3-000279 William Newell Pardon Reeves Abe Abe Reeves: serving sentence for Burglary; Pardoned on basis of probate judge's

affidavit thet Reeves was drunk and asleep in a barn some disatnce from the crime.

state ment affirmed by other good citizens.

12 JUN 1884 A 392

AR2-9-3-000280 William Newell Pardon Doctor Jack Doctor Jack, Indian: Manslaughter; pardoned because of his feeble health, and letters

from A. A. Denny and others.

12 JUN 1884 A 392

AR2-9-3-000281 William Newell Miscellaneous Jones Dabney G Dabney G. Jones: sententenced to twelve years for murder in 1874; granted rebate of

four days each month, on recommendation of Superintendant.

16 JUN 1884 A 393

AR2-9-3-000282 William Newell Extradition L. W. Gamtes (?): indicted by Grand Jury; warrant issued to Governor of Dakota for his

return. (n.d.)

25 JUN 1884 A 395

AR2-9-3-000283 William Newell Extradition Vincent A J A. J. Vincient: Breaking out of jail while serving sentence for assault and battery.

Warrant issued for his return to Goveernor of Oregon. (n.d.)

25 JUN 1884 A 395

AR2-9-3-000284 William Newell Extradition Derrick A B A. B. Derrick: Grand Larceny (horse stealing); warrant issued to Governor of Oregon

for his return. (n.d.)

25 JUN 1884 A 395

AR2-9-3-000285 William Newell Pardon Newland William William Newland: Pardoned because he is dying of scrofula and venereal disease, as

reported by Superintendant and Psyician. Pardon conditional on his leaving territory

and not returning until his sentence would have expired. (n.d.)

02 JUL 1884 A 396

AR2-9-3-000286 William Newell Pardon Song Song (a Chinaman): pardoned on recommendation of Superintendant. (n.d.) 02 JUL 1884 A 396AR2-9-3-000287 William Newell Pardon Nuestaid Freeman D Freeman D. Nuestaid: poor health, very young, statements of good citizens attesting

to his good character.

02 JUL 1884 A 396

AR2-9-3-000288 William Newell Pardon Delany Peter Peter Delaney: serving sentence for Manslaughter; pardon conditional on his leaving

Territory and not returning until his sentence would have expired. On

recommendation of Superintendant of Penitentiary, two legislators, and many other

"leading" people. (n.d.)

02 JUL 1884 A 397

AR2-9-3-000289 William Newell Pardon Brown William William Brown: pardoned by rebate, on recommendation of Superintendant of the

Penitentiary. (n.d.)

02 JUL 1884 A 397

AR2-9-3-000290 William Newell Pardon Manton Peter Peter Manton (?): pardom by rebate, on recommendation of Superintendant. (n.d.) 02 JUL 1884 A 397

AR2-9-3-000291 William Newell Stay of Execution Knott Lewis Lewis Knott: execution postponed from July 15, 1884 until August 16, 1884. On

recommendation John B. Allen, US District Attorney, who will make application to

Supreme Court for a new trial.

12 JUL 1884 A 398

AR2-9-3-000292 William Newell Pardon Neflen William William Neflen (?): imprisoned for stealing a calf; on recommendation of sheriff and

Honorable Howard F. Landum (?).

12 JUL 1884 A 398

AR2-9-3-000293 William Newell Extradition Cotton J G J. G. Cotton: fugitive from Iowa; at request of Governor of Iowa. 16 JUL 1884 A 398AR2-9-3-000294 William Newell Stay of Execution Knott Lewis A Lewis A. Knott: further postponement of execution until October 2, 1884; Supreme

Court adjourned without considering case. Also complicated by new Congressional

law requiring court quorum of at least three, and prohibiting judge who heard

original case from judging in new trial. (Note in Gov. Newell's handwriting: "This

pardon not issued" (?).

22 JUL 1884 A 399

AR2-9-3-000295 William Newell Extradition Clunk W S W. S. Clunk (?): conveying property with intent to defraud; at request of Governor of

Oregon. 2d extradion order--with G.W. Briggs as agent. First order--with (?) Crawford

as agent--failed.

28 JUL 1884 A 400

AR2-9-3-000296 Watson Squire Pardon Seeton G G. Seeton 03 SEP 1884 B 4AR2-9-3-000297 Watson Squire Proclamation General Election, also ballot question of whether to tax church property. 05 SEP 1884 B 6AR2-9-3-000298 Watson Squire Extradition Kienappel John John Kienappel, California 06 SEP 1884 B 7AR2-9-3-000299 Watson Squire Extradition Corbally Melvin S

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AR2-9-3-000300 Watson Squire Extradition Lee Poon Poon Lee, from Oregon 11 SEP 1884 B 8AR2-9-3-000301 Watson Squire Pardon Loy Ah Ah Loy 19 SEP 1884 B 9AR2-9-3-000302 Watson Squire Pardon Crook Albert Albert Crook 19 SEP 1884 B 9AR2-9-3-000303 Watson Squire Extradition Richardson John John Richardson, to Oregon 25 SEP 1884 B 10AR2-9-3-000304 Watson Squire Extradition Hunt Joseph E Joseph E. Hunt, from California 26 SEP 1884 B 10AR2-9-3-000305 Watson Squire Pardon Hanson Gus Gus Hanson 29 SEP 1884 B 11AR2-9-3-000306 Watson Squire Extradition Feldman J J. Feldman, to Oregon 04 OCT 1884 B 12AR2-9-3-000307 Watson Squire Pardon Tower Elmer Elmer Tower 08 OCT 1884 B 13AR2-9-3-000308 Watson Squire Pardon Chapman John John Chapman 08 OCT 1884 B 13AR2-9-3-000309 Watson Squire Pardon Howbsh (ndian) Howbsh (?) and John, Indians 28 OCT 1884 B 14AR2-9-3-000310 Watson Squire Pardon John (indian) Howbsh (?) and John, Indians 28 OCT 1884 B 14AR2-9-3-000311 Watson Squire Extradition Crossin Chalres Charles Crossin, from California 18 NOV 1884 B 16AR2-9-3-000312 Watson Squire Extradition Miller Burhan Burhan Miller, from California 19 NOV 1884 B 17


AR2-9-3-000313 Watson Squire Extradition Crossier Chalres Charles Crossier, from Oregon 28 NOV 1884 B 18AR2-9-3-000314 Watson Squire Pardon McDonald Machael Michael McDonald 09 DEC 1884 B 19AR2-9-3-000315 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Tacoma Mayor 20 OCT 1885 B 20AR2-9-3-000316 Watson Squire Extradition Cantrill W A W. A. Cantrill, from Oregon 10 JAN 1885 B 24AR2-9-3-000317 Watson Squire Extradition Moore Frank Frank Moore, from Oregon 10 JAN 1885 B 24AR2-9-3-000318 Watson Squire Pardon Turner W T W. T. Turner 06 FEB 1885 B 27AR2-9-3-000319 Watson Squire Extradition Pierce F E F.E. Pierce, to Idaho 14 FEB 1885 B 28AR2-9-3-000320 Watson Squire Pardon Yates James James Yates 16 FEB 1885 B 28AR2-9-3-000321 Watson Squire Pardon Hart Joseph Joseph Hart 10 MAR 1885 B 31AR2-9-3-000322 Watson Squire Pardon Salton Thomas Thomas Salton 26 MAR 1885 B 32AR2-9-3-000323 Watson Squire Pardon Forrest Richard Richard Forrest 31 MAR 1885 B 33AR2-9-3-000324 Watson Squire Extradition Brower George W George W. Brower, to California 06 APR 1885 B 34AR2-9-3-000325 Watson Squire Extradition Crouch Joseph Joseph Crouch, to Idaho 10 APR 1885 B 34AR2-9-3-000326 Watson Squire Pardon Kessleng Jay Jay Kessleng 21 MAY 1885 B 41AR2-9-3-000327 Watson Squire Pardon Bennardosia Augustine Augustine Bennardosia 23 MAY 1885 B 42AR2-9-3-000328 Watson Squire Pardon Duffy George George Duffy 25 MAY 1885 B 42AR2-9-3-000329 Watson Squire Pardon Seymore Henry Henry Seymore 10 AUG 1885 B 49AR2-9-3-000330 Watson Squire Pardon Hughes Thomas Thomas Hughes 10 AUG 1885 B 49AR2-9-3-000331 Watson Squire Pardon Boyed John John Boyed 10 AUG 1885 B 49AR2-9-3-000332 Watson Squire Extradition Denel W M W. M. Denel, to Nebraska 19 AUG 1885 B 50AR2-9-3-000333 Watson Squire Extradition Angelo Frank Frank Angelo, alias Frank Angelos, to British Columbia 21 OCT 1885 B 57AR2-9-3-000334 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots, letters and telegrams, pages 59 - 84 06 JAN 1886 B 58AR2-9-3-000335 Watson Squire Letter Bee F A Chinese riots - letter from F. A. Bee, consul 12 OCT 1885 B 59AR2-9-3-000336 Watson Squire Letter Bee F A Chinese riots - letter to F. A. Bee, consul 12 OCT 1885 B 60AR2-9-3-000337 Watson Squire Letter Lamar Chinese riots - Letter for Secretary of Interior Lamar 14 OCT 1885 B 61AR2-9-3-000338 Watson Squire Letter McGraw Chinese riots - letter from King County Sheriff McGraw 18 OCT 1885 B 62AR2-9-3-000339 Watson Squire Letter Byrd Chinese riots - letter to Pierce County Sheriff Byrd 18 OCT 1885 B 63AR2-9-3-000340 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Pierce County Sheriff 15 OCT 1885 B 64AR2-9-3-000341 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Pierce County Sheriff 20 OCT 1885 B 65AR2-9-3-000342 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to King County Sheriff 20 OCT 1885 B 66AR2-9-3-000343 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Seattle Mayor 22 OCT 1885 B 66AR2-9-3-000344 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Chinese consul 15 OCT 1885 B 67AR2-9-3-000345 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Pierce County Sheriff 23 OCT 1885 B 67AR2-9-3-000346 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Chinese consul 21 OCT 1885 B 68AR2-9-3-000347 Watson Squire Letter Sprague J W Chinese riots - letter from J. W. Sprague, Tacoma 23 OCT 1885 B 70AR2-9-3-000348 Watson Squire Letter Sprague J W Chinese riots - letter from J. W. Sprague, Tacoma 23 OCT 1885 B 70AR2-9-3-000349 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Whatcom County Sheriff 24 OCT 1885 B 71AR2-9-3-000350 Watson Squire Letter Arthur John Chinese riots - letter from John Arthur, Tacoma 28 OCT 1885 B 72AR2-9-3-000351 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Whatcom County Sheriff 28 OCT 1885 B 72AR2-9-3-000352 Watson Squire Letter Kaufman Machael Chinese riots - letter to M. Kaufman, Tacoma 29 OCT 1885 B 73AR2-9-3-000353 Watson Squire Letter Bee F A Chinese riots - letter from F. A. Bee, consul, San Francisco 30 OCT 1885 B 73AR2-9-3-000354 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Chinese consul 20 OCT 1885 B 74AR2-9-3-000355 Watson Squire Telegram Rayard Chinese riots - telegram from U.S. Secretary of State Bayard 20 OCT 1885 B 74AR2-9-3-000356 Watson Squire Telegram Canfield Eugene Chinese riots - telegram from Eugene Canfield, Whatcom County 22 OCT 1885 B 74AR2-9-3-000357 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Washington, D.C. 20 OCT 1885 B 74AR2-9-3-000358 Watson Squire Telegram Sprague J W Chinese riots - telegram to J. W. Sprague, Tacoma 22 OCT 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000359 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from J. W. Sprague, Tacoma 23 OCT 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000360 Watson Squire Telegram Canfield Eugene Chinese riots - telegram from Eugene Canfield, Whatcom County 24 OCT 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000361 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Pierce County Sheriff 03 NOV 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000362 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Pierce County Sheriff 03 NOV 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000363 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Pierce County Sheriff 03 NOV 1885 B 75AR2-9-3-000364 Watson Squire Telegram Lee Ten Sin Yee Chinese riots - telegram from Ten Sin Yee Lee, Tacoma 03 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000365 Watson Squire Telegram Gan Goon Chinese riots - telegram to Goon Gan, Puyallup 03 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000366 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Pierce County Sheriff 03 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000367 Watson Squire Telegram Gan Goon Chinese riots - telegram from Goon Gan, Puyallup 03 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000368 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Pierce County Sheriff 04 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000369 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Pierce County Sheriff 04 NOV 1885 B 76AR2-9-3-000370 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Mayor of Seattle 04 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000371 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Secretary of Interior 04 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000372 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of Interior Lamar 04 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000373 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to King County Sheriff 04 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000374 Watson Squire Telegram Gan Goon Chinese riots - telegram from Goon Gan, Puyallup 04 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000375 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from King County Sheriff 05 NOV 1885 B 77AR2-9-3-000376 Watson Squire Proclamation Squire Watson Chinese riots - proclamation by Governor Squire 04 NOV 1885 B 78AR2-9-3-000377 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Assistant U.S. Attorney in Seattle 05 NOV 1885 B 79AR2-9-3-000378 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to King County Sheriff 05 NOV 1885 B 79AR2-9-3-000379 Watson Squire Telegram Greene Roger S Chinese riots - telegram from Roger S. Greene, Seattle 05 NOV 1885 B 79AR2-9-3-000380 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Secretary of Interior 05 NOV 1885 B 79AR2-9-3-000381 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from King County Sheriff 05 NOV 1885 B 79AR2-9-3-000382 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of War 06 NOV 1885 B 80AR2-9-3-000383 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of Interior 06 NOV 1885 B 80AR2-9-3-000384 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of War 06 NOV 1885 B 80AR2-9-3-000385 Watson Squire Telegram Greene Roger S Chinese riots - telegram from Chief Justice R. S. Greene, Seattle 06 NOV 1885 B 80AR2-9-3-000386 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from King County Sheriff 06 NOV 1885 B 80AR2-9-3-000387 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Elisha P. Ferry 07 OCT 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000388 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Vancouver barracks 05 NOV 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000389 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of War 06 NOV 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000390 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Astoria 06 NOV 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000391 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Vancouver barracks 06 NOV 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000392 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from King County Sheriff 07 NOV 1885 B 81AR2-9-3-000393 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to Secretary of Interior 07 NOV 1885 B 82AR2-9-3-000394 Watson Squire Proclamation Chinese riots - proclamation by President Cleveland 07 NOV 1885 B 83AR2-9-3-000395 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Vancouver barracks 07 NOV 1885 B 83AR2-9-3-000396 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Vancouver barracks 07 NOV 1885 B 83AR2-9-3-000397 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Secretary of Interior Lamar 07 NOV 1885 B 83AR2-9-3-000398 Watson Squire Telegram Owings N H Chinese riots - telegram from N. H. Owings, Winlock 08 NOV 1885 B 84


AR2-9-3-000399 Watson Squire Telegram Gibbon Chinese riots - telegram from General Gibbon 08 NOV 1885 B 84AR2-9-3-000400 Watson Squire Extradition Tower Elmer Elmer Tower 13 JAN 1886 B 94AR2-9-3-000401 Watson Squire Extradition Bailey Milton Milton Bailey 21 JAN 1886 B 96AR2-9-3-000402 Watson Squire Pardon Gnell Gideon Gideon Gnell? Cnell? 27 JAN 1886 B 97AR2-9-3-000403 Watson Squire Pardon Anderson Maurice Maurice? Anderson 30 JAN 1886 B 97AR2-9-3-000404 Watson Squire Telegram Military appointees to oversee martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 101AR2-9-3-000405 Watson Squire Executive Order Saloon closures and curfew 08 FEB 1886 B 101AR2-9-3-000406 Watson Squire Executive Order Permits to operate businesses at night 08 FEB 1886 B 102AR2-9-3-000407 Watson Squire Executive Order Volunteers for military service; law violators to leave Seattle 08 FEB 1886 B 102AR2-9-3-000408 Watson Squire Executive Order Military appointee to oversee martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 102AR2-9-3-000409 Watson Squire Executive Order Military appointees to oversee martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 102AR2-9-3-000410 Watson Squire Executive Order Office rooms for military 08 FEB 1886 B 102AR2-9-3-000411 Watson Squire Executive Order Passes to appear on the streets at night 09 FEB 1886 B 103AR2-9-3-000412 Watson Squire Executive Order Law violators to be arrested 09 FEB 1886 B 103AR2-9-3-000413 Watson Squire Executive Order Constables and police officers in Seattle 09 FEB 1886 B 103AR2-9-3-000414 Watson Squire Executive Order Permits to sell liquor 09 NOV 1886 B 103AR2-9-3-000415 Watson Squire Executive Order Disorderly persons and vagrants to leave Seattle 11 FEB 1886 B 104AR2-9-3-000416 Watson Squire Executive Order Thanking militia for upholding order 13 FEB 1886 B 104AR2-9-3-000417 Watson Squire Proclamation Chinese riots - warning against breach of the peace 07 FEB 1886 B 105AR2-9-3-000418 Watson Squire Telegram Revenue cutter - telegram to Customs 07 FEB 1886 B 106AR2-9-3-000419 Watson Squire Telegram Revenue cutter - telegram from Customs 07 FEB 1886 B 106AR2-9-3-000420 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Chinese consul 07 FEB 1886 B 106AR2-9-3-000421 Watson Squire Telegram Revenue cutter - telegram to Customs 07 FEB 1886 B 106AR2-9-3-000422 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Chinese consul 07 FEB 1886 B 106AR2-9-3-000423 Watson Squire Telegram Request for troops - telegram to Fort Townsend 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000424 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of War, request for troops 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000425 Watson Squire Telegram Lamar Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of Interior Lamar, request for troops 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000426 Watson Squire Telegram Request for cartridges - telegram to Fort Townsend 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000427 Watson Squire Telegram Request for troops - telegram to Fort Townsend 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000428 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Vancouver, request for troops 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000429 Watson Squire Telegram Troops ready - telegram from revenue cutter 07 FEB 1886 B 107AR2-9-3-000430 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Vancouver, can't dispatch troops without Presidential

order

07 FEB 1886 B 108

AR2-9-3-000431 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to President, martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 108AR2-9-3-000432 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of Interior, request for troops 08 FEB 1886 B 109AR2-9-3-000433 Watson Squire Proclamation Chinese riots - martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 109AR2-9-3-000434 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Fort Vancouver, troops standing by 08 FEB 1886 B 109AR2-9-3-000435 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to the President, martial law 08 FEB 1886 B 110AR2-9-3-000436 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to the President, martial law, state of affairs 08 FEB 1886 B 111AR2-9-3-000437 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from the President, requesting information 08 FEB 1886 B 111AR2-9-3-000438 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from the President, command to insurgents to disperse 09 FEB 1886 B 111AR2-9-3-000439 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots, telegram to the President, martial law 09 FEB 1886 B 112AR2-9-3-000440 Watson Squire Telegram Owings N H Chinese riots - telegram from Territorial Secretary N. H. Owings, anti-Chinese march

in Olympia

09 JAN 1886 B 113

AR2-9-3-000441 Watson Squire Telegram Owings N H Chinese riots - telegram from Territorial Secretary N. H. Owings asking for troops 09 FEB 1886 B 113

AR2-9-3-000442 Watson Squire Telegram Chambers A H Chinese riots - telegram from Olympia Mayor A. H. Chambers refusing help 09 FEB 1886 B 113AR2-9-3-000443 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - Telegram from Vancouver, troops standing by 09 FEB 1886 B 113AR2-9-3-000444 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from commander of troops at Tacoma, troops embarking 10 FEB 1886 B 114

AR2-9-3-000445 Watson Squire Telegram Endicott Chinese riots - telegram from Secretary of War Endicott, seeking dispatch 12 FEB 1886 B 114AR2-9-3-000446 Watson Squire Telegram Cleveland Grover Chinese riots - telegram to President Cleveland, state of affairs 12 FEB 1886 B 114AR2-9-3-000447 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram from Secretary of War, troops refused 13 FEB 1886 B 114AR2-9-3-000448 Watson Squire Letter Gibbon Chinese riots - letter from General Gibbon, Seattle, state of affairs in Seattle 12 FEB 1886 B 115AR2-9-3-000449 Watson Squire Telegram Chinese riots - telegram to Secretary of War, Chinese removal 13 FEB 1886 B 115AR2-9-3-000450 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Provost Marshal to General Gibbon, arrest policy in Seattle 22 FEB 1886 B 116

AR2-9-3-000451 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to General Gibbon, Seattle, line of policy 13 FEB 1886 B 116AR2-9-3-000452 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Provost Marshal to General Gibbon, alleged offenders 22 FEB 1886 B 117

AR2-9-3-000453 Watson Squire Letter Yesler Chinese riots - letter from Seattle Mayor Yesler, martial law 23 FEB 1886 B 117AR2-9-3-000454 Watson Squire Telegram Cleveland Grover Chinese riots - telegram to President Cleveland, notification of proclamation 22 FEB 1886 B 118AR2-9-3-000455 Watson Squire Proclamation Chinese riots - proclamation repealing martial law 22 FEB 1886 B 118AR2-9-3-000456 Watson Squire Telegram Cleveland Grover Chinese riots - telegram to President Cleveland, request for troops 23 FEB 1886 B 118AR2-9-3-000457 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter from Chinese consul, thanks for protection 13 FEB 1886 B 119AR2-9-3-000458 Watson Squire Pardon Winfield Dan Dan Winfield 17 FEB 1886 B 121AR2-9-3-000459 Watson Squire Extradition Loveless E L E. L. Loveless 20 FEB 1886 B 121AR2-9-3-000460 Watson Squire Extradition O'Donnell Cornelius Cornelius O'Donnell 24 FEB 1886 B 122AR2-9-3-000461 Watson Squire Executive Order McCoy William M Wm. M. McCoy 08 MAR 1886 B 124AR2-9-3-000462 Watson Squire Pardon Tower James James Tow 23 MAR 1886 B 127AR2-9-3-000463 Watson Squire Pardon Crossen Bernard Bernard Crossen 05 APR 1886 B 129AR2-9-3-000464 Watson Squire Pardon Fosse Jesse Jesse Fosse 06 APR 1886 B 130AR2-9-3-000465 Watson Squire Pardon Clark Richard Richard Clark 06 APR 1886 B 130AR2-9-3-000466 Watson Squire Pardon Hill Richard Richard Hill 10 APR 1886 B 130AR2-9-3-000467 Watson Squire Pardon Clark Kenyon Kenyon Clark 10 APR 1886 B 130AR2-9-3-000468 Watson Squire Extradition Kramer William H Wm. H. Kramer 15 APR 1886 B 131AR2-9-3-000469 Watson Squire Pardon Reed Frank Frank Reed 06 MAY 1886 B 134AR2-9-3-000470 Watson Squire Extradition Harland Jeff J Jeff J. Harland 20 MAY 1886 B 136AR2-9-3-000471 Watson Squire Pardon Williams Charles Charles Williams 29 MAY 1886 B 137AR2-9-3-000472 Watson Squire Extradition Myers Charles Charles Myers 19 JUN 1886 B 139AR2-9-3-000473 Watson Squire Extradition Schultz Henry Henry Schultz 03 JUL 1886 B 140AR2-9-3-000474 Watson Squire Pardon Clay Daniel Daniel Clay? 05 JUL 1886 B 140AR2-9-3-000475 Watson Squire Pardon Burk William William Burk 09 JUL 1886 B 140AR2-9-3-000476 Watson Squire Pardon Velcore Lewis Lewis Velcore? and Edward Williams 19 JUL 1886 B 141AR2-9-3-000477 Watson Squire Pardon Williams Edward Lewis Velcore? and Edward Williams 19 JUL 1886 B 141AR2-9-3-000478 Watson Squire Pardon White Sterling T Sterling T. White 23 JUL 1886 B 142


AR2-9-3-000479 Watson Squire Pardon Lee John John Lee? 24 JUL 1886 B 142AR2-9-3-000480 Watson Squire Extradition Mossnicie Frank Frank Mossnicie? 31 JUL 1886 B 143AR2-9-3-000481 Watson Squire Letter Chinese riots - letter to U.S. Secretary of State Bayard 17 JUL 1886 B 144AR2-9-3-000482 Watson Squire Miscellaneous Chinese riots - list of affidavits 19 JUL 1886 B 157AR2-9-3-000483 Watson Squire Miscellaneous Chinese riots - schedule of claims for losses 19 JUL 1886 B 157AR2-9-3-000484 Watson Squire Pardon Benson George George Beucore? Benson? 05 AUG 1886 B 158AR2-9-3-000485 Watson Squire Extradition Brown Alexander Alexander Brown 10 AUG 1886 B 158AR2-9-3-000486 Watson Squire Extradition Engle Campbell Campbell Engle 30 AUG 1886 B 161AR2-9-3-000487 Watson Squire Pardon Johnson Chris Chris Johnson 01 SEP 1886 B 161AR2-9-3-000488 Watson Squire Extradition McKnight W W. McKnight 04 SEP 1886 B 162AR2-9-3-000489 Watson Squire Extradition McGue James James McGue 11 SEP 1886 B 162AR2-9-3-000490 Watson Squire Pardon Burney Owen Owen Burney 15 SEP 1886 B 163AR2-9-3-000491 Watson Squire Pardon Velcore Frank Frank Velcore 20 SEP 1886 B 163AR2-9-3-000492 Watson Squire Pardon McLaughlin John John McLaughlin 25 SEP 1886 B 164AR2-9-3-000493 Watson Squire Extradition Waye J S J. S. Waye? 01 OCT 1885 B 165AR2-9-3-000494 Watson Squire Pardon Swinaka Jim Jim Swinaka 29 SEP 1886 B 165AR2-9-3-000495 Watson Squire Pardon Longfeller Johnny Johnny Longfeller 01 OCT 1886 B 165AR2-9-3-000496 Watson Squire Pardon Bacca Juan Juan Bacca 12 OCT 1886 B 166AR2-9-3-000497 Watson Squire Pardon Leavitt William William Leavitt 26 OCT 1886 B 168AR2-9-3-000498 Watson Squire Extradition Barnet E T E. T. Barnet 02 NOV 1886 B 169AR2-9-3-000499 Watson Squire Pardon Dick (Indian) Dick? Duk? (an Indian) 04 NOV 1886 B 169AR2-9-3-000500 Watson Squire Pardon Tumaka Jim Jim Tumaka 04 NOV 1886 B 169AR2-9-3-000501 Watson Squire Pardon Shorecraft Ross P Ross P. Shorecraft 13 NOV 1886 B 170AR2-9-3-000502 Watson Squire Pardon Pyburn W W. Pyburn 26 NOV 1886 B 172AR2-9-3-000503 Watson Squire Pardon Clifford Charles Charles Clifford 07 DEC 1886 B 175AR2-9-3-000504 Watson Squire Telegram Military assistance - telegram to Kitsap County Sheriff 26 NOV 1886 B 176AR2-9-3-000505 Watson Squire Telegram Hill (General) Military assistance - telegram to General Hill, Seattle 28 NOV 1886 B 176AR2-9-3-000506 Watson Squire Letter Thrucraft R P R. P. Thrucraft 09 DEC 1886 B 177AR2-9-3-000507 Watson Squire Extradition James McElrath, Timothy Garwood, David Howard 13 DEC 1866 B 179AR2-9-3-000508 Watson Squire Extradition McElrath James James McElrath, Timothy Garwood, David Howard 13 DEC 1866 B 179AR2-9-3-000509 Watson Squire Extradition Garwood Timothy James McElrath, Timothy Garwood, David Howard 13 DEC 1866 B 179AR2-9-3-000510 Watson Squire Extradition Howard David James McElrath, Timothy Garwood, David Howard 13 DEC 1866 B 179AR2-9-3-000511 Watson Squire Extradition Wing Ah Ah Wing 13 DEC 1886 B 179AR2-9-3-000512 Watson Squire Pardon Kesling Adison Adison Kesling 14 DEC 1886 B 179AR2-9-3-000513 Watson Squire Pardon Suffron George George Suffron? Suffiru? 15 JAN 1887 B 189AR2-9-3-000514 Watson Squire Extradition Sou Albert Albert Sou 17 JAN 1887 B 190AR2-9-3-000515 Watson Squire Pardon McDonald Chalres Charles McDonald 01 FEB 1887 B 193AR2-9-3-000516 Watson Squire Pardon Tanksley William J William J. Tanksley? 07 FEB 1887 B 194AR2-9-3-000517 Watson Squire Pardon Baker George George Baker 15 FEB 1887 B 195AR2-9-3-000518 Watson Squire Pardon Barnes James James Barnes, Gilbert Gudmundsen 23 FEB 1887 B 197AR2-9-3-000519 Watson Squire Pardon Gudmundsen Gilbert James Barnes, Gilbert Gudmundsen 23 FEB 1887 B 197AR2-9-3-000520 Watson Squire Miscellaneous Barnes J S Release from court costs, J. S. Barnes 28 FEB 1887 B 198AR2-9-3-000521 Watson Squire Extradition Trousedal John R John R. Trousedal 01 MAR 1887 B 199AR2-9-3-000522 Watson Squire Extradition Demarell Frank P F. P. Demarell? Gemarll? 14 MAR 1887 B 203AR2-9-3-000523 Watson Squire Miscellaneous Bid awarded to sink well 29 MAR 1887 B 204AR2-9-3-000524 Watson Squire Pardon Denny William William Denny 09 APR 1887 B 206AR2-9-3-000525 Watson Squire Letter Penitentiary prisoners to be moved from Seatco to Walla Walla 09 APR 1887 B 207AR2-9-3-000526 Watson Squire Miscellaneous Rules governing Penitentiary 19 APR 1887 B 208AR2-9-3-000527 Watson Squire Pardon Dixon Chales Charles Dixon 15 APR 1887 B 212AR2-9-3-000528 Watson Squire Pardon Murphy James James Murphy 18 APR 1887 B 213AR2-9-3-000529 Watson Squire Pardon Dunn Joseph E Joseph E. Dunn 18 APR 1887 B 213AR2-9-3-000530 Watson Squire Pardon Hartigan Michael Michael Hartigan 18 APR 1887 B 214AR2-9-3-000531 Watson Squire Pardon Brown Dana M Dana M. Brown 18 APR 1887 B 214AR2-9-3-000532 Watson Squire Pardon Pine Charles H Charles H. Pine 18 APR 1887 B 215AR2-9-3-000533 Watson Squire Pardon Daly James James Daly 18 APR 1887 B 215AR2-9-3-000534 Watson Squire Letter Prisoners to be moved from Seatco to Walla Walla 20 APR 1887 B 216AR2-9-3-000535 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Semple Eugene Governor Semple sworn in 23 APR 1887 B 218AR2-9-3-000536 Eugene Semple Letter Suspending transfer of prisoners from Seatco to Walla Walla 25 APR 1887 B 218AR2-9-3-000537 Eugene Semple Pardon Brown Dana M Dana M. Brown 29 APR 1887 B 218AR2-9-3-000538 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Chinese riots 03 MAY 1887 B 219AR2-9-3-000539 Eugene Semple Pardon Hermanson Frank Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,

Joseph E. Dunn, James Murphy

04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000540 Eugene Semple Pardon Dixon Charles Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,


04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000541 Eugene Semple Pardon Pierce Chalres H Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,


04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000542 Eugene Semple Pardon Daly James Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,


04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000543 Eugene Semple Pardon Hartigan Michael Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,


04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000544 Eugene Semple Pardon Dunn Joseph E Frank Hermanson, Chalres Dixon, Charles H. Pierce, James Daly, Michael Hartigan,


04 MAY 1887 B 219

AR2-9-3-000545 Eugene Semple Letter Prisoners to be sent from Seatco to Walla Walla 05 MAY 1887 B 220AR2-9-3-000546 Eugene Semple Pardon Close James James Close 05 MAY 1887 B 221AR2-9-3-000547 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Commission - gain information concerning jute and burlap 27 MAY 1887 B 223AR2-9-3-000548 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Cattle diseases 15 JUN 1887 B 224AR2-9-3-000549 Eugene Semple Pardon Wendell Christopher Christopher Wendell 13 JUN 1887 B 224AR2-9-3-000550 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Permission to Governor of Oregon, troops for Fourth of July celebration 24 JUN 1887 B 225AR2-9-3-000551 Elisha P. Ferry Pardon Ward Rowzened Rowzened Ward 02 JAN 1888 B 225AR2-9-3-000552 Eugene Semple Pardon Glover John John Glover, Frank Barlow 08 JUL 1887 B 226AR2-9-3-000553 Eugene Semple Pardon Barlow frank John Glover, Frank Barlow 08 JUL 1887 B 226AR2-9-3-000554 Eugene Semple Pardon Lowry Ernest Ernest Lowry 09 JUL 1887 B 226AR2-9-3-000555 Eugene Semple Extradition Lewis J A J. A. Lewis 14 JUL 1887 B 227AR2-9-3-000556 Eugene Semple Extradition Cavana Robert Robert Cavana 30 JUL 1887 B 229AR2-9-3-000557 Eugene Semple Extradition White Charles Charles White and Jonas Smith 13 AUG 1887 B 229AR2-9-3-000558 Eugene Semple Extradition Smith Jonas Charles White and Jonas Smith 13 AUG 1887 B 229


AR2-9-3-000559 Eugene Semple Extradition Upton George George Upton 14 AUG 1887 B 229AR2-9-3-000560 Eugene Semple Pardon Vaughn William William Vaughn 24 AUG 1887 B 229AR2-9-3-000561 Eugene Semple Extradition Campbell William William Campbell 31 AUG 1887 B 230AR2-9-3-000562 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Order to State Auditor to pay artesian well contractor 01 SEP 1887 B 231AR2-9-3-000563 Eugene Semple Pardon Kelly John John Kelly 05 SEP 1887 B 231AR2-9-3-000564 Eugene Semple Pardon Barton Thomas Thomas Barton 08 SEP 1887 B 231AR2-9-3-000565 Eugene Semple Executive Order Insane convicts 08 SEP 1887 B 231AR2-9-3-000566 Eugene Semple Executive Order Insane convicts 08 SEP 1887 B 232AR2-9-3-000567 Eugene Semple Pardon Tower Elmer Elmer Tower 16 SEP 1887 B 233AR2-9-3-000568 Eugene Semple Proclamation Special election, Legislature 17 SEP 1887 B 234AR2-9-3-000569 Eugene Semple Stay of Execution Miller George H George H. Miller 04 SEP 1887 B 235AR2-9-3-000570 Eugene Semple Pardon Riggs Samuel I George W. France, Samuel I. Riggs, James O'Brien 08 OCT 1889 B 236AR2-9-3-000571 Eugene Semple Pardon France George W George W. France, Samuel I. Riggs, James O'Brien 08 OCT 1889 B 236AR2-9-3-000572 Eugene Semple Pardon O'Brien James George W. France, Samuel I. Riggs, James O'Brien 08 OCT 1889 B 236AR2-9-3-000573 Eugene Semple Pardon Hall Edward Edward Hall 15 OCT 1887 B 238AR2-9-3-000574 Eugene Semple Extradition Burns Charles Charles Burns, Frank Clarke, James Collins 17 OCT 1887 B 238AR2-9-3-000575 Eugene Semple Extradition Clarke Frank Charles Burns, Frank Clarke, James Collins 17 OCT 1887 B 238AR2-9-3-000576 Eugene Semple Extradition Collins James Charles Burns, Frank Clarke, James Collins 17 OCT 1887 B 238AR2-9-3-000577 Eugene Semple Pardon Garron Gus Gus Garron 25 OCT 1887 B 239AR2-9-3-000578 Eugene Semple Extradition Malarkey Dana G D. G. Malarkey 28 OCT 1887 B 239AR2-9-3-000579 Eugene Semple Pardon Kearney George W George W. Kearney 01 NOV 1887 B 240AR2-9-3-000580 Eugene Semple Proclamation Thanksgiving 01 NOV 1887 B 240AR2-9-3-000581 Eugene Semple Pardon Murray Edward Edward Murray, James Jones, George Wilson, George W. Blascom 28 NOV 1887 B 241AR2-9-3-000582 Eugene Semple Pardon Jones James Edward Murray, James Jones, George Wilson, George W. Blascom 28 NOV 1887 B 241AR2-9-3-000583 Eugene Semple Pardon Wilson George Edward Murray, James Jones, George Wilson, George W. Blascom 28 NOV 1887 B 241AR2-9-3-000584 Eugene Semple Pardon Blascom George W Edward Murray, James Jones, George Wilson, George W. Blascom 28 NOV 1887 B 241AR2-9-3-000585 Eugene Semple Pardon Glitscham Albert Albert Glitscham? 29 NOV 1887 B 242AR2-9-3-000586 Eugene Semple Pardon Coots Thomas Thomas Coots 05 DEC 1887 B 243AR2-9-3-000587 Eugene Semple Pardon Daniels Arthur Arthur Daniels 10 DEC 1887 B 244AR2-9-3-000588 Eugene Semple Extradition McClure William William McClure 13 DEC 1887 B 244AR2-9-3-000589 Eugene Semple Pardon Hooley P J P. J. Hooley 13 DEC 1887 B 244AR2-9-3-000590 Eugene Semple Extradition Cooley Ernest Ernest Cooley 14 DEC 1887 B 245AR2-9-3-000591 Eugene Semple Pardon Splain William William Splain 26 DEC 1887 B 246AR2-9-3-000592 Eugene Semple Pardon Pollard William William Pollard 11 JAN 1888 B 248AR2-9-3-000593 Eugene Semple Pardon Stout George W George W. Stout 14 JAN 1888 B 249AR2-9-3-000594 Eugene Semple Pardon McCarty William William McCarty 28 JAN 1888 B 250AR2-9-3-000595 Eugene Semple Pardon Shepard W W W. W. Shepard 15 FEB 1888 B 250AR2-9-3-000596 Eugene Semple Extradition Blum John Do

e

John Doe Blum 27 FEB 1888 B 250

AR2-9-3-000597 Eugene Semple Pardon Anderson August August Anderson 24 FEB 1888 B 254AR2-9-3-000598 Eugene Semple Extradition Scott H V H. V. Scott 27 FEB 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000599 Eugene Semple Pardon Kinder Willis Willis Kinder, William Pattett, Everett Uden, and Richard Gray 03 MAR 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000600 Eugene Semple Pardon Pattett William Willis Kinder, William Pattett, Everett Uden, and Richard Gray 03 MAR 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000601 Eugene Semple Pardon Uden Everett Willis Kinder, William Pattett, Everett Uden, and Richard Gray 03 MAR 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000602 Eugene Semple Pardon Gray Richard Willis Kinder, William Pattett, Everett Uden, and Richard Gray 03 MAR 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000603 Eugene Semple Extradition Hoxio Frank Frank Hoxio 05 MAR 1888 B 255AR2-9-3-000604 Eugene Semple Extradition Hanas John John Hanas 12 MAR 1888 B 257AR2-9-3-000605 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Cavanaugh Thomas H T. H. Cavanaugh awarded printing bid 14 MAR 1888 B 257AR2-9-3-000606 Eugene Semple Extradition Patterson Fayette Fayette Patterson 22 MAR 1888 B 257AR2-9-3-000607 Eugene Semple Pardon Trumbull William William Trumbull, John Frost, and William St. Clair 22 MAR 1888 B 258AR2-9-3-000608 Eugene Semple Pardon Frost John William Trumbull, John Frost, and William St. Clair 22 MAR 1888 B 258AR2-9-3-000609 Eugene Semple Pardon St. Clair William William Trumbull, John Frost, and William St. Clair 22 MAR 1888 B 258AR2-9-3-000610 Eugene Semple Pardon Whitloose (Indian) Whitloose (Indian) 22 MAR 1888 B 258AR2-9-3-000611 Eugene Semple Pardon Tarter D M D. M. Tarter 09 APR 1888 B 260AR2-9-3-000612 Eugene Semple Pardon Kerwin John John Kerwin and Charles A. Bruno 18 APR 1888 B 261AR2-9-3-000613 Eugene Semple Pardon Bruno Chales A John Kerwin and Charles A. Bruno 18 APR 1888 B 261AR2-9-3-000614 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Governor's official visit to Penitentiary 01 MAY 1888 B 262AR2-9-3-000615 Eugene Semple Pardon Hyland John C John C. Hyland, Ah Jim Dean, and Frank Taylor 11 MAY 1888 B 262AR2-9-3-000616 Eugene Semple Pardon Dean Ah Ji

m

John C. Hyland, Ah Jim Dean, and Frank Taylor 11 MAY 1888 B 262

AR2-9-3-000617 Eugene Semple Pardon Taylor Frank John C. Hyland, Ah Jim Dean, and Frank Taylor 11 MAY 1888 B 262AR2-9-3-000618 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Governor's consent to agricultural experiment stations ("Hatch Bill") 17 MAY 1888 B 262AR2-9-3-000619 Eugene Semple Extradition Ackley George George Ackley 30 MAY 1888 B 264AR2-9-3-000620 Eugene Semple Pardon Kahler John John Kahler 30 MAY 1888 B 264AR2-9-3-000621 Eugene Semple Extradition McDonald Duncan Duncan McDonald 30 MAY 1888 B 264AR2-9-3-000622 Eugene Semple Extradition McCarthy S Do

e

S. D. McCarthy 03 JUN 1888 B 264

AR2-9-3-000623 Eugene Semple Pardon Marrimer John John Marrimer 03 JUN 1888 B 265AR2-9-3-000624 Eugene Semple Pardon Reid James James Reid, James McLean, and Mattie Mecklin 09 JUL 1888 B 267AR2-9-3-000625 Eugene Semple Pardon McLean James James Reid, James McLean, and Mattie Mecklin 09 JUL 1888 B 267AR2-9-3-000626 Eugene Semple Pardon Mecklin Mattie James Reid, James McLean, and Mattie Mecklin 09 JUL 1888 B 267AR2-9-3-000627 Eugene Semple Pardon Emery Henry L Henry L. Emery 21 JUL 1888 B 268AR2-9-3-000628 Eugene Semple Stay of Execution Hurn John John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 25 JUL 1888 B 270AR2-9-3-000629 Eugene Semple Stay of Execution Pyle Mary Ja

ne

John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000630 Eugene Semple Pardon Madlock Hugh Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James

Murphy, Charles Johnson, Arthur Shin? and Samuel Wheaton

25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000631 Eugene Semple Pardon Williams Alvin Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000632 Eugene Semple Pardon Connolly David Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000633 Eugene Semple Pardon Cooper John Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000634 Eugene Semple Pardon Gee Albert L Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270


AR2-9-3-000635 Eugene Semple Pardon Murphy James Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000636 Eugene Semple Pardon Johnson Charles Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000637 Eugene Semple Pardon Shin Arthur Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000638 Eugene Semple Pardon Wheaton Samuel Hugh Madlock, Alvin Williams, David Connolly, John Cooper, Albert L. Gee, James


25 JUL 1888 B 270

AR2-9-3-000639 Eugene Semple Extradition Ellsworth John F John F. Ellsworth 05 AUG 1888 B 272AR2-9-3-000640 Eugene Semple Pardon Clark Frank Frank Clark, Frank Peck, and William Brown 25 AUG 1888 B 275AR2-9-3-000641 Eugene Semple Pardon Peck Frank Frank Clark, Frank Peck, and William Brown 25 AUG 1888 B 275AR2-9-3-000642 Eugene Semple Pardon Brown William Frank Clark, Frank Peck, and William Brown 25 AUG 1888 B 275AR2-9-3-000643 Eugene Semple Proclamation General election 25 AUG 1888 B 275AR2-9-3-000644 Eugene Semple Stay of Execution Hurn John John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 28 AUG 1888 B 276AR2-9-3-000645 Eugene Semple Stay of Execution Pyle Mary Ja

ne

John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 28 AUG 1888 B 276

AR2-9-3-000646 Eugene Semple Extradition Bartlett James James Bartlett and William Dunlap 02 SEP 1888 B 277AR2-9-3-000647 Eugene Semple Extradition Dunlap William James Bartlett and William Dunlap 02 SEP 1888 B 277AR2-9-3-000648 Eugene Semple Extradition Eaton Thomas Thomas Eaton 04 SEP 1888 B 277AR2-9-3-000649 Eugene Semple Pardon Morton William C. B. Powers, William Morton, Charles Huntington, Richard Ryan, and James Shields 10 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000650 Eugene Semple Pardon Powers C B C. B. Powers, William Morton, Charles Huntington, Richard Ryan, and James Shields 10 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000651 Eugene Semple Pardon Huntington Charles C. B. Powers, William Morton, Charles Huntington, Richard Ryan, and James Shields 10 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000652 Eugene Semple Pardon Shields James C. B. Powers, William Morton, Charles Huntington, Richard Ryan, and James Shields 10 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000653 Eugene Semple Pardon Ryan Richard C. B. Powers, William Morton, Charles Huntington, Richard Ryan, and James Shields 10 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000654 Eugene Semple Clemency Hurn John Commutation of death sentence, John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 12 SEP 1888 B 278AR2-9-3-000655 Eugene Semple Clemency Pyle Mary Ja

ne

Commutation of death sentence, John Hurn and Mary Jane Pyle 12 SEP 1888 B 278

AR2-9-3-000656 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Contract for boring an artesian well at Pasco 20 SEP 1888 B 281AR2-9-3-000657 Eugene Semple Extradition Witterwood Frank Frank Witterwood 25 SEP 1888 B 281AR2-9-3-000658 Eugene Semple Pardon Stump Solomon Solomon Stump, Albert Laney, Daniel Hanigan, Gordon Cooper, and G. W. Taylor 26 SEP 1888 B 281

AR2-9-3-000659 Eugene Semple Pardon Laney Albert Solomon Stump, Albert Laney, Daniel Hanigan, Gordon Cooper, and G. W. Taylor 26 SEP 1888 B 281

AR2-9-3-000660 Eugene Semple Pardon Hanigan Daniel Solomon Stump, Albert Laney, Daniel Hanigan, Gordon Cooper, and G. W. Taylor 26 SEP 1888 B 281

AR2-9-3-000661 Eugene Semple Pardon Cooper Gordon Solomon Stump, Albert Laney, Daniel Hanigan, Gordon Cooper, and G. W. Taylor 26 SEP 1888 B 281

AR2-9-3-000662 Eugene Semple Pardon Taylor G W Solomon Stump, Albert Laney, Daniel Hanigan, Gordon Cooper, and G. W. Taylor 26 SEP 1888 B 281

AR2-9-3-000663 Eugene Semple Extradition Queal Roxy Roxy Queal 06 OCT 1888 B 282AR2-9-3-000664 Eugene Semple Pardon Armstrong Charles Charles Armstrong 10 OCT 1888 B 283AR2-9-3-000665 Eugene Semple Extradition Albert John John Albert 26 OCT 1888 B 285AR2-9-3-000666 Eugene Semple Extradition Elder Clark Clark Elder, Mattie Elder, and Agnes Holloway 01 NOV 1888 B 286AR2-9-3-000667 Eugene Semple Extradition Elder Mattie Clark Elder, Mattie Elder, and Agnes Holloway 01 NOV 1888 B 286AR2-9-3-000668 Eugene Semple Extradition Holloway Agnes Clark Elder, Mattie Elder, and Agnes Holloway 01 NOV 1888 B 286AR2-9-3-000669 Eugene Semple Pardon Wilson John John Wilson 08 NOV 1888 B 286AR2-9-3-000670 Eugene Semple Proclamation Thanksgiving 12 NOV 1888 B 287AR2-9-3-000671 Eugene Semple Extradition Jacobs Theresa Theresa Jacobs 20 NOV 1888 B 288AR2-9-3-000672 Eugene Semple Extradition McKenzie W E W. E. McKenzie 20 NOV 1888 B 288AR2-9-3-000673 Eugene Semple Extradition Forbes James S James S. Forbes 24 NOV 1888 B 288AR2-9-3-000674 Eugene Semple Extradition Garrett Robert A Robert A. Garrett 27 NOV 1888 B 289AR2-9-3-000675 Eugene Semple Pardon Murphy Frank Frank Murphy 18 DEC 1888 B 290AR2-9-3-000676 Eugene Semple Pardon Crooks Albert Albert Crooks, W. H. Moore, Clem Eising, and George Delaney 24 DEC 1888 B 292AR2-9-3-000677 Eugene Semple Pardon Moore W H Albert Crooks, W. H. Moore, Clem Eising, and George Delaney 24 DEC 1888 B 292AR2-9-3-000678 Eugene Semple Pardon Eising Clem Albert Crooks, W. H. Moore, Clem Eising, and George Delaney 24 DEC 1888 B 292AR2-9-3-000679 Eugene Semple Pardon Delaney George Albert Crooks, W. H. Moore, Clem Eising, and George Delaney 24 DEC 1888 B 292AR2-9-3-000680 Eugene Semple Extradition McDonald Samuel Samuel Mc Donald and John Graham 28 DEC 1888 B 293AR2-9-3-000681 Eugene Semple Extradition Graham John Samuel Mc Donald and John Graham 28 DEC 1888 B 293AR2-9-3-000682 Eugene Semple Pardon Angeles Frank Frank Angeles? 24 JAN 1888 B 295AR2-9-3-000683 Eugene Semple Extradition Irwin David David Irwin 12 JAN 1889 B 295AR2-9-3-000684 Eugene Semple Extradition Johnson Morris Morris Johnson, William Ashton, Dick Rogers, and Agnes Woodard 24 JAN 1889 B 296AR2-9-3-000685 Eugene Semple Extradition Ashton William Morris Johnson, William Ashton, Dick Rogers, and Agnes Woodard 24 JAN 1889 B 296AR2-9-3-000686 Eugene Semple Extradition Rogers Dick Morris Johnson, William Ashton, Dick Rogers, and Agnes Woodard 24 JAN 1889 B 296AR2-9-3-000687 Eugene Semple Extradition Woodard Agnes Morris Johnson, William Ashton, Dick Rogers, and Agnes Woodard 24 JAN 1889 B 296AR2-9-3-000688 Eugene Semple Pardon Gray Charles Charles Gray, alias John Conway 31 JAN 1889 B 298AR2-9-3-000689 Eugene Semple Pardon Conway John Charles Gray, alias John Conway 31 JAN 1889 B 298AR2-9-3-000690 Eugene Semple Extradition Bradley Fred Fred Bradley 02 FEB 1889 B 298AR2-9-3-000691 Eugene Semple Pardon McVey John John McVey 02 FEB 1889 B 298AR2-9-3-000692 Eugene Semple Extradition Lewsi George A George A. Lewis 09 FEB 1889 B 298AR2-9-3-000693 Eugene Semple Extradition Blamfried James James Blamfried 12 FEB 1889 B 299AR2-9-3-000694 Eugene Semple Extradition Mefford Joseph C Jos. C. Mefford 16 FEB 1889 B 300AR2-9-3-000695 Eugene Semple Pardon Homer Joseph Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,

Long Ah Shinn, F. P. Ralph, and William Murray

28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000696 Eugene Semple Pardon Cooley Ernest Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000697 Eugene Semple Pardon Cutting John Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000698 Eugene Semple Pardon Dunn Jack Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000699 Eugene Semple Pardon Allgood Harland Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300


AR2-9-3-000700 Eugene Semple Pardon Chung Dong Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000701 Eugene Semple Pardon Shinn Long Ah Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000702 Eugene Semple Pardon Ralph F P Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000703 Eugene Semple Pardon Murray William Joseph Homer, Ernst Cooley, John Cutting, Jack Dunn, Harland Allgood, Dong Chung,


28 FEB 1889 B 300

AR2-9-3-000704 Eugene Semple Extradition Hazeltine John John Hazeltine 26 FEB 1889 B 301AR2-9-3-000705 Eugene Semple Extradition Noxley Edward Edward Noxley 04 MAR 1889 B 302AR2-9-3-000706 Eugene Semple Pardon Haveley George T George T. Haveley 19 MAR 1889 B 303AR2-9-3-000707 Eugene Semple Pardon Kirk Harry Harry Kirk 22 MAR 1889 B 303AR2-9-3-000708 Eugene Semple Extradition Hagerland B B. Hagerland 30 MAR 1889 B 305AR2-9-3-000709 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Ward Jospeh Joseph Ward and John Welsh to be transferred from Penitentiary to insane asylum at

Steilacoom

01 APR 1889 B 305

AR2-9-3-000710 Eugene Semple Miscellaneous Welsh John Joseph Ward and John Welsh to be transferred from Penitentiary to insane asylum at

Steilacoom

01 APR 1889 B 305

AR2-9-3-000711 Eugene Semple Pardon Frank Blawn, Jacob Drecker, and Frank Adams 01 APR 1889 B 305AR2-9-3-000712 Eugene Semple Pardon Blawn Frank Frank Blawn, Jacob Drecker, and Frank Adams 01 APR 1889 B 305AR2-9-3-000713 Eugene Semple Pardon Drecker Jacob Frank Blawn, Jacob Drecker, and Frank Adams 01 APR 1889 B 305AR2-9-3-000714 Eugene Semple Extradition Adams Frank Charles H. Robinson 04 APR 1889 B 306AR2-9-3-000715 Eugene Semple Pardon Frazier Isaac C Isaac C. Frazier 05 APR 1889 B 306AR2-9-3-000716 Eugene Semple Proclamation Centennial of inauguration of George Washington 08 APR 1889 B 306AR2-9-3-000717 Miles Moore Miscellaneous Moore Miles C Oath of Governor Miles C. Moore 05 APR 1889 B 309AR2-9-3-000718 Miles Moore Miscellaneous Moore Miles C Oath of Governor Miles C. Moore 09 APR 1889 B 310AR2-9-3-000719 Miles Moore Proclamation Election of delegates to constitutional convention 15 APR 1889 B 310AR2-9-3-000720 Miles Moore Extradition James Hull, alias William Carpenter 12 APR 1889 B 313AR2-9-3-000721 Miles Moore Extradition Hull James James Hull, alias William Carpenter 12 APR 1889 B 313AR2-9-3-000722 Miles Moore Extradition Carpenter William James Hull, alias William Carpenter 12 APR 1889 B 313AR2-9-3-000723 Miles Moore Extradition Gallagher William William Gallagher 18 APR 1889 B 313AR2-9-3-000724 Miles Moore Extradition Mott Jay Jay Mott 22 APR 1889 B 314AR2-9-3-000725 Miles Moore Pardon Mouch Michael Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.

S. Forbes, Wm. Griffith, and Timothy Mahoney

29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000726 Miles Moore Pardon Hallahan Joseph Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000727 Miles Moore Pardon Austin C Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000728 Miles Moore Pardon Sullivan Thomas Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000729 Miles Moore Pardon Webb William Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000730 Miles Moore Pardon Salmon John Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000731 Miles Moore Pardon Forbes T S Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000732 Miles Moore Pardon Griffith William Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000733 Miles Moore Pardon Maloney Timothy Michael Mouch, Jos. Hallahan, C. Austin, Thomas Sullivan, Wm. Webb, John Salmon, T.


29 APR 1889 B 314

AR2-9-3-000734 Miles Moore Pardon Snooks John John Snooks and William T. Nelson 02 MAY 1889 B 315AR2-9-3-000735 Miles Moore Pardon Nelson William T John Snooks and William T. Nelson 02 MAY 1889 B 315AR2-9-3-000736 Miles Moore Extradition Markle William William Markle 03 MAY 1889 B 316AR2-9-3-000737 Miles Moore Pardon Fileds Augustus Augustus Fields 04 MAY 1889 B 316AR2-9-3-000738 Miles Moore Pardon Monac Frank Frank Monac 10 MAY 1889 B 318AR2-9-3-000739 Miles Moore Extradition See Richard Richard See 15 MAY 1889 B 318AR2-9-3-000740 Miles Moore Extradition Hull James James Hull, alias William Carpenter 21 MAY 1889 B 319AR2-9-3-000741 Miles Moore Extradition Carpenter William James Hull, alias William Carpenter 21 MAY 1889 B 319AR2-9-3-000742 Miles Moore Extradition Atkinson William William Atkinson 20 MAY 1889 B 319AR2-9-3-000743 Miles Moore Extradition Doe John John Doe 27 MAY 1889 B 320AR2-9-3-000744 Miles Moore Extradition Estes Asberry Asberry Estes 29 MAY 1889 B 320AR2-9-3-000745 Miles Moore Pardon Olmer J O J. O. Olmer and Bill Smith 31 MAY 1889 B 321AR2-9-3-000746 Miles Moore Pardon Smith Bill J. O. Olmer and Bill Smith 31 MAY 1889 B 321AR2-9-3-000747 Miles Moore Extradition Ross George George Ross 31 MAY 1889 B 321AR2-9-3-000748 Miles Moore Miscellaneous Hawthorne William William Hawthorne to be transferred from Penitentiary to insane asylum at

Steilacoom

05 JUN 1889 B 322

AR2-9-3-000749 Miles Moore Clemency Parker James Commutation of sentence of James Parker 06 JUN 1889 B 322AR2-9-3-000750 Miles Moore Proclamation Seattle fire; citizens asked for aid 07 JUN 1889 B 323AR2-9-3-000751 Miles Moore Executive Order Boyman David David Boyman 15 JUN 1889 B 324AR2-9-3-000752 Miles Moore Extradition Larsen Lewis Lewis Larsen 18 JUN 1889 B 324AR2-9-3-000753 Miles Moore Extradition Woodard Montie Montie Wood 21 JUN 1889 B 325AR2-9-3-000754 Miles Moore Clemency Brown William Commutation of sentences of William Brown and Thomas Dale 25 JUN 1889 B 325AR2-9-3-000755 Miles Moore Clemency Dale Thomas Commutation of sentences of William Brown and Thomas Dale 25 JUN 1889 B 325AR2-9-3-000756 Miles Moore Pardon Vail Edward O Edward O. Vail 01 JUL 1889 B 326AR2-9-3-000757 Miles Moore Extradition Crandall A W A. W. Crandall 03 JUL 1889 B 327AR2-9-3-000758 Miles Moore Extradition Miller George H George H. Miller 10 JUL 1889 B 328AR2-9-3-000759 Miles Moore Extradition Baker Edward Ed Baker 15 JUL 1889 B 328AR2-9-3-000760 Miles Moore Executive Order Springfield D W D. W. Springfield 17 AUG 1889 B 330AR2-9-3-000761 Miles Moore Pardon Tate James H James H. Tate 21 AUG 1889 B 331AR2-9-3-000762 Miles Moore Proclamation Election, ratification or rejection of the Constitution, and election of officers 27 AUG 1889 B 332AR2-9-3-000763 Miles Moore Extradition Inglis Robert Robert Inglis 29 AUG 1889 B 333AR2-9-3-000764 Miles Moore Executive Order Hull William William Hull, alias William Carpenter 02 SEP 1889 B 333AR2-9-3-000765 Miles Moore Executive Order Carpenter William William Hull, alias William Carpenter 02 SEP 1889 B 333AR2-9-3-000766 Miles Moore Pardon Jones Albert Albert Jones 03 SEP 1889 B 334AR2-9-3-000767 Miles Moore Executive Order Authorizing employment of milita for preservation of peace 05 SEP 1889 B 334AR2-9-3-000768 Miles Moore Extradition McGraw J H J. H. McGraw 10 SEP 1889 B 334AR2-9-3-000769 Miles Moore Extradition Boyd Fred Fred Boyd 16 SEP 1889 B 334


AR2-9-3-000770 Miles Moore Pardon Burke John John Burke 19 SEP 1889 B 335AR2-9-3-000771 Miles Moore Extradition Gunderson Gunder Gunder Gunderson 20 SEP 1889 B 335AR2-9-3-000772 Miles Moore Extradition Mayerle George George Mayerle 23 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000773 Miles Moore Extradition Tobias William T William T. Tobias 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000774 Miles Moore Pardon Cooper Ralph Ralph Cooper, David Rodgers, Merrir? H. G. Stebbins, and Panty Act 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000775 Miles Moore Pardon Rodgers David Ralph Cooper, David Rodgers, Merrir? H. G. Stebbins, and Panty Act 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000776 Miles Moore Pardon Merrir Ralph Cooper, David Rodgers, Merrir? H. G. Stebbins, and Panty Act 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000777 Miles Moore Pardon Stebbins Harry G Ralph Cooper, David Rodgers, Merrir? H. G. Stebbins, and Panty Act 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000778 Miles Moore Pardon Act Panty Ralph Cooper, David Rodgers, Merrir? H. G. Stebbins, and Panty Act 25 SEP 1889 B 336AR2-9-3-000779 Miles Moore Executive Order Knight Robert Le

e

Robert Lee Knight 26 SEP 1889 B 336

AR2-9-3-000780 Miles Moore Miscellaneous Williams John John Williams and J. H. Ford to be transferred from Penitentiary to insane asylum at

Steilacoom

27 SEP 1889 B 336

AR2-9-3-000781 Miles Moore Miscellaneous Ford J H John Williams and J. H. Ford to be transferred from Penitentiary to insane asylum at

Steilacoom

27 SEP 1889 B 336

AR2-9-3-000782 Miles Moore Extradition Anderson George W George W. Anderson 02 OCT 1889 B 337AR2-9-3-000783 Miles Moore Extradition Hazzard George George Hazzard 05 OCT 1889 B 337AR2-9-3-000784 Miles Moore Proclamation Special election in Jefferson County 10 OCT 1889 B 337AR2-9-3-000785 Miles Moore Pardon Parker Charles Charles Parker 11 OCT 1889 B 338AR2-9-3-000786 Miles Moore Extradition Smith D F D. F. Smith 21 OCT 1889 B 339AR2-9-3-000787 Miles Moore Extradition Fosse Joseph Joseph Foss 21 OCT 1889 B 339AR2-9-3-000788 Miles Moore Extradition Steman Joseph Joseph Steman 21 OCT 1889 B 339AR2-9-3-000789 Miles Moore Pardon Stimson Lewis Lewis Stimson 22 OCT 1889 B 339AR2-9-3-000790 Miles Moore Pardon Walkers James James Walkers and Charles Summers 01 NOV 1889 B 341AR2-9-3-000791 Miles Moore Pardon Summers Charles James Walkers and Charles Summers 01 NOV 1889 B 341AR2-9-3-000792 Miles Moore Pardon Kelley John John Kelly 11 NOV 1889 B 342AR2-9-3-000793 Miles Moore Proclamation Thanksgiving 08 NOV 1889 B 343AR2-9-3-000794 Miles Moore Pardon Spero Charles Charles Spero 09 NOV 1889 B 343AR2-9-3-000795 Miles Moore Pardon Desgranges Peter Peter Desgranges 11 JAN 1889 B 344AR2-9-3-000796 Miles Moore Pardon Johnson Harry Harry Johnson 13 NOV 1889 B 345AR2-9-3-000797 Miles Moore Pardon Murphy Wiliam William Murphy 16 NOV 1889 B 346AR2-9-3-000798 John McGraw Pardon Gonzales Lucius convicted of sodomy on 04 DEC 1890 based on testimony of a boy awaiting trial for

larceny

04 JAN 1893 1 6

AR2-9-3-000799 John McGraw Warrant Pillsbury L.C. requisition of Gov. of Idaho for rendition - charged with burglary 02 FEB 1893 1 10AR2-9-3-000800 John McGraw Pardon Rasper Joseph see pardon book-no page given 08 FEB 1893 1 11AR2-9-3-000801 John McGraw Requisition-Rendition Hill Ed charged with murder in the first degree/requisition upon Gov. of Arizona 13 FEB 1893 1 12AR2-9-3-000802 John McGraw Delay-Reprieve Picarri Salvador sentenced to be hanged for first degree murder-appeal dismissed for technical

defects by Supreme Court of Wa. State resentenced-Gov. grants 60 days for perfecting

new appeal-sheriff to suspend carrying out sentence

06 MARCH 1893 1 16-17

AR2-9-3-000803 John McGraw Miscellaneous Receipt of bills and signature. Legislature adjourned 09 MARCH 1893 1 17AR2-9-3-000804 John McGraw Miscellaneous Gov. signs bills 10 MARCH 1893 1 18AR2-9-3-000805 John McGraw Miscellaneous Gov. signs bills 11 MARCH 1893 1 18AR2-9-3-000806 John McGraw member of Board of Examiners-office left vacant- Niunler J D vacancy created due to conviction of manslaughter 29 MARCH 1893 1 20-21AR2-9-3-000807 John McGraw removed from office Johnson S B found guilty of misconduct and malfeasance in office-vacancy filled by George G .

Berry

5 OCTOBER 1893 1 25-26

AR2-9-3-000808 John McGraw $500 reward offered person /persons Charlotte Getting apprehension and conviction -murder of C.G. 5 OCTOBER 1893 1 26AR2-9-3-000809 John McGraw duties assumed Lieut. Gov.Luce Gov. in Chicago -Wa. World's Fair Commission 18 OCTOBER 1893 1 27AR2-9-3-000810 Lieut. Gov. Luce request-direct -court session Hon. H. McBride H. Due to press of judicial business in Snohomish County,Judge McBride of Skagit and

Island Counties to hold court sessions in Snohomish County

18 OCTOBER 1893-23 DECEMBER1893 1 27

AR2-9-3-000811 John McGraw assumes duties returned from Chicago 6 NOVEMBER 1893 1 28AR2-9-3-000812 John McGraw Proclamation declares day of Thanksgiving 9 NOVEMBER 1893 1 28-29AR2-9-3-000813 John McGraw $500 reward offered person/persons apprehension and conviction -murder of John Moss on 13 SEPTEMBER 1893 31 JANUARY 1894 1 29-30AR2-9-3-000814 John McGraw removed from office-new appointment made McCleary John acting member of State Capital Commission- found guilty of misconduct-vacancy filled

by Thomas Burke of King County

6 FEBRUARY 1894 1 30

AR2-9-3-000815 John McGraw ARBOR DAY-designated observe by planting of trees, flowers, shrubbery at homes, schools and other public

places

17 APRIL 1894 1 31

AR2-9-3-000816 John McGraw Proclamation inter state fair( MONTANA,IDAHO,OREGON,WASHINGTON,PROVINCE OF BRITISH

COLUMBIA and the TERRITORY OF ALASKA)-requests cooperation of WASHINGTON

STATE citizens / exhibit of industrial and natural state resources

8 AUGUST 1894 1 32

AR2-9-3-000817 John McGraw Reward offered Georgstein Charles missing,believed to have been murdered/$500 reward offered for arrest and

conviction of perpetrator+additional $500 offered for discovery of body,and ,if

murdered,for the arrest and conviction of murderer

10 AUGUST1894 1 33

AR2-9-3-000818 John McGraw Reward offered Bagwell Lex. ambushed,shot and killed/Gov.offers $500 reward for arrest and conviction of

perpetrator

29 AUGUST 1894 1 34

AR2-9-3-000819 John McGraw Proclamation notice of general election Tuesday 6 NOVEMBER to elect two members of Congress to

represent the state in the 54th Congress as well as two judges to the Supreme Court

26 SEPTEMBER 1894 1 35

AR2-9-3-000820 John McGraw Proclamation Gov. declares Thursday, 14 NOVEMBER aday of Thanksgiving and prayer in

accordance with custom and the proclamation of the President of The United States

14 NOVEMBER 1894 1 35

AR2-9-3-000821 John McGraw election certified Soyde Samuel L elected as a representative to Congress on 6 NOVEMBER 1894 21 DECEMBER 1894 1 36AR2-9-3-000822 John McGraw election certified Doolittle William H elected as a representative to Congress on 6 NOVEMBER 1894 21 DECEMBER 1894 1 36AR2-9-3-000823 John McGraw release from liability on surety bond Schlee John J Gov. declares release from liability and new bond from one Charles Potsch 1 JANUARY 1895 1 37AR2-9-3-000824 John McGraw Amendment to State Constitution Gov. proclaims adoption of amendment to Section v of Article xv1 /amendment was

approved and ratified by a majority of the electors and filed in offices of Secretary of

State

4 JANUARY 1895 1 39

AR2-9-3-000825 John McGraw release from liability on surety bond Opdahl A S Gov. releases Opdahl from surety bond/declares position of notary public vacant due

to failure of E.L. Robinson to file new surety bond within the required time

12 JANUARY 1895 1 38

AR2-9-3-000826 John McGraw Miscellaneous Irwin Mason Superior Court Judge in Chehalis and Mason Counties to hold court in and for

Thurston County until recalled

16 JANUARY 1895 1 39

AR2-9-3-000827 John McGraw certificate of election Wilson John L elected a Senator to Congress by a joint meeting of the State Senate and House of

Representatives to succeed John B. Allen whose term had expired 4 MARCH 1893

12 FEBRUARY 1895 1 40


AR2-9-3-000828 John McGraw Release from liability on surety bond Jones and Chaplin David and Herman Gov. releases Jones and Chaplin from surety bond and declares office of notary public

vacant due to failure of notary public Geo. H. Thomas to file a new and additional

bond

26 FEBRUARY 1895 1 41

AR2-9-3-000829 John McGraw removal from office Uhlman Charles T found guilty of misconduct in office/ vacancy to be filled by G. L. Holmes of Pierce

County

3 APRIL 1895 1 43

AR2-9-3-000830 John McGraw ARBOR DAY-designated citizens of Wa. State to plant trees,shrubbery flowers and vines on 26 APRIL 1895 15 APRIL 1895 1 44

AR2-9-3-000831 John McGraw forfeiture of surety bonds Walsh Richard $300 judgment , $150 paid to Mason County 27 APRIL 1895 1 45AR2-9-3-000832 John McGraw Reward offered Conley Lewis A in addition to $500 reward offered for arrest and conviction of murderer of Lewis A.

Conley by Lincoln County, Gov. offers $500 reward

20 JULY 1895 1 46

AR2-9-3-000833 John McGraw temporary judicial appointment Moore James Z Spokane County judge to hold Superior Court in Whitman County to relieve burden of

matters requiring immediate attention in the absence of Judge E. H. Sullivan

25 JULY1895 AND 14 AUGUST1895 1 47-48

AR2-9-3-000834 John McGraw commutation of sentence Holmes William found guilty of murder in the 1st degree on 25 JULY 1895 , Gov. commutes the

sentence of hanging to life imprisonment and hard labor at the request of a large

number of reputable citizens of King County

24 AUGUST 1895 1 49

AR2-9-3-000835 John McGraw Proclamation designates Thursday, 28 NOVEMBER as a day of Thanksgiving 14 NOVEMBER 1895 1 50AR2-9-3-000836 John McGraw Reward offered Lyons J H Gov. offers reward of $500 for apprehension, arrest and conviction of murderer in

addition to the rewards offered by the citizens of City of Roslyn and Kittittas County

23 MARCH 1896 1 51

AR2-9-3-000837 John McGraw Proclamation 24 APRIL 1896 designated as Arbor Day - for the planting of trees and shrubbery 8 APRIL 1896 1 52

AR2-9-3-000838 John McGraw Reward offered Stuckaby M E Gov. offers reward of $500 for apprehension, arrest and conviction of murderer in

addition to the reward offered by Lewis County

4 JUNE 1896 1 53

AR2-9-3-000839 John McGraw Reward offered Phillips Nathan Gov. offers $500 reward for apprehension, arrest and conviction of person/persons

for assault with intent to commit murder for which Nathan Phillips is in a precarious

state

7 JULY 1896 1 55

AR2-9-3-000840 John McGraw Election Proclamation General election to be held Nov. 3 1896 - 4 electors of U.S. President and V.P., Gov.,

Lieut. Gov., 2 members of Congress, One Supreme Court Judge, Secretary of State,

Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction,

Commissioner of Public Lands and State Printer

9 AUGUST 1896 1 55

AR2-9-3-000841 John McGraw Reward offered Brewington Benjamin C Gov. offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of

person/persons who inflicted wounds on Brewington such that he is alleged to have

died from such wounds

29 AUGUST 1896 1 56

AR2-9-3-000842 John McGraw Request-direct -court session Sullivan, Mount E. H Gov. requests that Judge Sullivan of Whitman County hold a court session in Spokane

County for a term not to exceed 30 days due to the disqualification of judges of

Spokane County in regard to important matters before the court. Judge Sullivan is

unable to do so and Gov. requests that Judge Wallace Mount hold court sessions in

Spokane County for a term not to exceed 30 days

21 OCTOBER 1896 1 57-58

AR2-9-3-000843 John McGraw Writ of Special Election Gov. declares election to be held 1 DECEMBER 1896 due to failure of electors to elect

a representative at election of 3 NOVEMBER 1896 FOR Cowlitz County

13 NOVEMBER 1896 1 59

AR2-9-3-000844 John McGraw Proclamation Gov. declares Thursday,26 NOVEMBER a day of Thanksgiving and prayer in

accordance with custom and the proclamation of the President of The United States

19 NOVEMBER 1896 1 60

AR2-9-3-000845 John McGraw Certificate of Appointment Electors for President and Vice- President appointed following 3 NOVEMBER election 19 DECEMBER 1896 1 62

AR2-9-3-000846 John McGraw Reward offered La Plaud Gov. offersf #250 dollars reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction ofthose

who endangered the lives of the La Plaud brothers by setting off explosives under the

building occupied by them

14 DECEMBER 1896 1 63

AR2-9-3-000847 J.R.Rogers Reward offered Goins Henry Gov. offers $250 reward for apprehension,arrest and conviction of Henry Goins in the

premeditated shooting and murder of Neal Wright

20 FEBRUARY 1897 1 97

AR2-9-3-000848 J.R.Rogers Proclamation Gov. declares Saturday, July 3 to be Independence Day since July 4 occurs on Sunday 30 JUNE 1897 1 98

AR2-9-3-000849 John R. Rogers Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $250 reward for apprehension,arrest and conviction of murderer of

Michael J. Lyons

14 SEPTEMBER 1897 1 99

AR2-9-3-000850 John R. Rogers Proclamation In a poetic paean to Washington State and its natural splendor, the Gov. declares

Thursday 25 NOVEMBER to be a day of Thanksgiving

10 NOVEMBER 1897 1 101

AR2-9-3-000851 John R. Rogers commutation of sentence McCain F D civil rights restored after release from state penitentiary following commutation of

sentence

7 JANUARY 1898 1 104

AR2-9-3-000852 John R. Rogers Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $250 reward for arrest and conviction of murderer of Dan Callean 3 FEBRUARY 1898 1 105AR2-9-3-000853 John R. Rogers Arbor Day designation Gov. designates Friday ,25 March 1898 as Arbor Day and recommends planting of

trees, shrubs and vines

5 MARCH 1898 1 106

AR2-9-3-000854 John R. Rogers Reward offered unknown person Gov. offers reward of #500 for arrest and conviction of murderer of Chadwick

Marshall on 8 JANUARY 1898 . Then imprisoned in Whitman County jail. Grand jury

to meet and make a full investigation of said murder

9 MARCH 1898 1 107

AR2-9-3-000855 John R. Rogers Reward offered Evans George D. Gov. offers $500 reward for arrest and conviction of Mr. Evans for crime of forgery 4 AUGUST 1898 1 110

AR2-9-3-000856 John R. Rogers Proclamation of reward Filette Phillipa Gov. offers reward of $250 for apprehension and conviction for the murder of John

Grosso on 25 JULY 1898 since Mr. Filette is now a fugitive

1 111

AR2-9-3-000857 John R. Rogers Proclamation of Labor Day recognizes the dignity of labor; improve and elevate the condition of the laborer and

his family

27 AUGUST 1898 1 112-113

AR2-9-3-000858 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. requests contributions to be made for a statue to be erected as a memorial to the

Marquis De La Fayette which will rest at the almost forgotten cemetery of Petit Pixus

in Paris, France .this statue to be erected due to the contributions of the Marquis and

the anniversary of the surrender at Yorktown,Virginia of the British Army under Lord

Cornwallis to the allied French and American forces, commanded by General George

Washington and the Marquis de La Fayette,said anniversary on Wednesday, 19

OCTOBER to be the day set aside for contributions

4 OCTOBER 1898 1 115-116

AR2-9-3-000859 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. declares Thursday, 24 NOVEMBER to be a day of Thanksgiving 12 NOVEMBER 1898 1 117-118AR2-9-3-000860 John R. Rogers certificate of election Certificates of election mailed to Hon. T.J. Anders and Hon. Mark A. Fullerton , elected

Judges of Washington State Supreme Court as well as to Hon. Francis W. Cashman and

Hon. Wsley L. Jones, elected as Representatives to the 56th Congress of the U.S. from

Washington State

3 JANUARY 1899 1 119


AR2-9-3-000861 John R. Rogers Reward offered Evans George D. Gov. offers reward of $250 for arrest and delivery to authorities of Mr. Evans and a

further reward of $250 for the conviction of Mr. Evans . This reward takes the place of

a previous reward offered which is revoked

20 MARCH 1899 1 120

AR2-9-3-000862 John R. Rogers ARBOR DAY-designated requests that residents plant trees, shrubs and vines on Frday, 14 APRIL 1899 1 APRIL 1899 1 121AR2-9-3-000863 John R. Rogers Appoint Gov. Appoints Monday, 6 NOVEMBER 1899 a public holiday in honor of the return

of the First Washington volunteers

1 NOVEMBER 1899 1 122

AR2-9-3-000864 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. proclaims Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER 1899 a day of THANKSGIVING 17 NOVEMBER 1899 1 123AR2-9-3-000865 John R. Rogers Reward offered Wood James Gov. offers $200 reward for the arrest and return to the penitentiary from which he

had been released on parole with his whereabouts unknown

28 NOVEMBER 1899 1 124

AR2-9-3-000866 John R, Rogers Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $300 reward for the apprehension and conviction of person/person

responsible for the burning of W.B. Shanklin's home and body along with the crimes

of murder and robbery

5 DECEMBER 1899 1 125

AR2-9-3-000867 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. , in accordance with the Washington State Constitution, and with a certified

decree, declares the creation of CHELAN County which has been carved out of a

portion of both Kittitas and Okanogan county

7 DECEMBER 1899 1 126-127

AR2-9-3-000868 John R. Rogers Reward offered Livingston John H. Gov. offers $200 reward for the arrest and return to the penitentiary from which he

had been released on parole with his whereabouts unknown

March 13, 1900 1 128

AR2-9-3-000869 John R. Rogers Deed Masonic Lodge Gov. receives deed for plot in cemetery held by Masonic Lodge-Olympia for the burial

of the remains of the unclaimed dead of First Washington Regiment. Deed filed in

County Auditor's office and placed in Gov.'s safe

March 16, 1900 1 129

AR2-9-3-000870 John R. Rogers burial 9 bodies of unclaimed dead of the First Infantry Regiment have been buried in the

plot held by the Masonic Lodge- Olympia with military honors

March 18, 1900 1 129

AR2-9-3-000871 John R. Rogers Reward offered Webb John Gov. offers $50 reward for John Webb's apprehension and arrest. He escaped from

the Washington State Penitentiary where he had been serving time for Grand Larceny

May 5, 1900 1 130

AR2-9-3-000872 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. designates Friday , APRIL 6 1900 as Arbor Day with citizens requested to plant

trees, shrubs and vines

27 MARCH,1900 1 131

AR2-9-3-000873 John R. Rogers Reward offered Clemens Samuel R Gov. offers $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Samuel R. Clemens , who

committed the crime of unprovoked murder on George Boland, with his whereabout

currently unknown

June 2, 1900 1 132

AR2-9-3-000874 John R. Rogers Resignation Wooding John Gov. has received , accepted and placed on file the resignation of John Wooding from

the 24th Washington State District

July 19, 1900 1 133

AR2-9-3-000875 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. has issued a proclamation to the electors of the Washington State 24th District to

hold an election on 6 NOVEMBER,1900 to fill the Senate seat vacancy caused by the

resignation of the Hon. John Wooding

22 AUGUST,1900 1 133

AR2-9-3-000876 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. gives notice of general election to be held on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 6,1900 to

elect 4 electors of the U.S. President and Vice President, Gov. , Lieut. Gov., 2 members

of Congress, 2 Judges of the Supreme Court, Secretary of State, State Treas., State

Auditor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Commissioner of

Public Lands

22 AUGUST, 1900 1 134

AR2-9-3-000877 John R. Rogers Reward offered Voorheis, Murray Chas.,Jas. Gov. offers $200reward for the apprehension and return of the two convicts , who

escaped from the Washington State Penitentiary and are considered fugitives, with

their whereabouts unknown

October 29, 1900 1 135

AR2-9-3-000878 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. Issues Thanksgiving Proclamation for Thursday, 29 NOVEMBER. 17 NOVEMBER, 1900 1 137AR2-9-3-000879 John R. Rogers Reward offered person/persons Gov. Issues $500 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the person/persons

wh committed the brutal murder of Cornelius Knapp and Massie Ann Knapp, his wife,

on 29 November ,1900

3 DECEMBER, 1900 1 138

AR2-9-3-000880 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. Rogers issued a Proclamation transferring territory from King County to Pierce

County after the special election ordered for 19 FEBRUARY 1901 and after the

election was certified

March 12, 1901 1 139-141

AR2-9-3-000881 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. Issues a Proclamation designating 5 APRIL, 1901 as Arbor Day, with people to

engage in planting trees, shrubs and vines.

28 MARCH, 1901 1 142

AR2-9-3-000882 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation as to the approval and ratification of a Constitutional

Amendment to the State Constittution , The general election having been held on 6

NOVEMBER , 1901. The Amendment stipulates that in Section 2 of Article 7 , the

legislature shall have power to exempt $300 of personal property for each head of a

family liable to assessment and taxation if the individual is the bona fide owner.

1 MAY, 1901 1 143

AR2-9-3-000883 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation designating 2 SEPTEMBER , 1901 as Labor Day, the day

being the first Monday in SEPTEMBER

28 AUGUST, 1901 1 146

AR2-9-3-000884 John R. Rogers Reward offered 2 masked men Gov. issues separate $500 rewards for the apprehension and conviction of the 2

masked men who attacked and fatally wounded Charles Berg and Ben Johnson on 18

AUGUST , 1901 in Tacoma.

3 SEPTEMBER, 1901 1 147

AR2-9-3-000885 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation as to the assassination of President William McKinley . The

funeral is to be held on Thursday, 19 SEPTEMBER, 1901 and the Gov. requests

citizens refrain from their usual avocations and devote the day to memorial and

patriotic services

16 SEPTEMBER, 1901 1 148

AR2-9-3-000886 John R. Rogers Proclamation Gov. issues Thanksgiving Proclamation for Thursday, 28 NOVEMBER, 1901 to be set

aside as a day of Thanksgiving, the Gov's language flowery as to the thanksgiving

Americans enjoy

11 NOVEMBER, 1901 1 149

AR2-9-3-000887 John R. Rogers Reward offered- Standing offer Gov. issues standing offer of $50 for the arrest and delivery to the Walla Walla State

Penitentiary of escaped convicts due to the difficulty of capture.

14 DECEMBER, 1901 1 151

AR2-9-3-000888 Gov. John R. Rogers dies Gov. John R. Rogers died in the Gov.'s Mansion on 26 DECEMBER 1901 at 8 P.M.,

according to a single sentence entry in the Gov.'s record book .

Recorded after 26 DECEMBER 1901 1 152

AR2-9-3-000889 l Lieut. Gov. Henry McBride takesGov.'s oath of office Lieut. Gov. Henry McBride takes oath of office as Gov. at 1:50 P.M. on 28 DECEMBER

1901

28 DECEMBER, 1901 1 152

AR2-9-3-000890 Henry McBride Proclamation Gov. Henry McBride issues a Proclamation on the death of Gov. Rogers . As a token of

respect for his memory, the Gov. directs that all state offices remain closed until

Wednesday next and that flags be flown at half-mast for 30 days and requests that

memorial services be held at the hour of Gov, Rogers internment at 2;30 P.M. on 1

JANUARY 1902

28 DECEMBER,1901 1 153

AR2-9-3-000891 Henry McBride Funeral announcement The funeral of the late Gov. John R. Rogers took place on 1 JANUARY, 1902. Full

military honors were accorded and in attendance were former Gov.'s McGraw and

Moore as well as the present governor Henry McBride

January 1, 1902 1 154


AR2-9-3-000892 Henry McBride Leave of Absence Judge W.H. Snell A leave of absence for 90 days from the date of the request on 20 FEBRUARY, 1902

has been granted to Judge W.H.Snell , a Pierce County Superior Court Judge due to

poor health.

March 6, 1902 1 155

AR2-9-3-000893 Henry McBride Leave of Absence Judge W.H. Snell The Leave of Absence granted to Judge W.H.Snell for 90 days has been extended

until15 JUNE , 1902

May 6, 1902 1 157

AR2-9-3-000894 Henry McBride Reward offered Tracy Harry Gov. offers $2500 reward for the apprehension of the escaped convict, Harry Tracy

for the murder of Charles Raymond and E.E. Breece and for assaulting Neil Rowley

and Jack Williams with a weapon with intention to kill.

3 JULY,1902 1 159

AR2-9-3-000895 Henry McBride Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation designating 1 SEPTEMBER , 1902 as Labor Day, the day

being the first Monday in SEPTEMBER

18 AUGUST, 1902 1 163

AR2-9-3-000896 Henry McBride leave Hutchman W S Gov. grants leave to W.S. Hutchman , a paroled convict, for medical treatment at Hot

Springs , Oregon

8 OCTOBER,1902 1

AR2-9-3-000897 Henry McBride Proclamation Gov. issues Thanksgiving Proclamation , making 27 NOVEMBER,1902 a day to give

thanks for our many blessings.

12 NOVEMBER,1902 1 164

AR2-9-3-000898 Henry McBride Writ of Special Election Gov. issues order to Electors of the 27th Washington State District to hold an election

to elect a representative for the district due to the death of Representative H.H.

Martin of the 27th District.

20 NOVEMBER,1902 1 165

AR2-9-3-000899 Henry McBride Certificate Ankeny Levi Gov. forwards Certificate to the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate

regarding the Washington State Legislature's choice of Levi Ankeny to serve in The

United States Senate for 6 years, commencing with the date of 4 MARCH ,1903.

29 JANUARY , 1903 1 166

AR2-9-3-000900 Henry McBride Reward offered Benson Christ Gov. offers $300 reward for the apprehension of Christ Benson , who killed David

Morrell on 1 MARCH,1903

2 MARCH, 1903 1 167

AR2-9-3-000901 Henry McBride Extradition Kenny James R. Application for extradition of James R. Kenny and David W. Kenny was made by the

Governor of Oregon since they were charged with perjury. However, on 26

MARCH,1903, papers waere recalled by the District Attorney of Multnomah County,

Oregon. (see letter on file)

6 MARCH, 1903 1 167

AR2-9-3-000902 Henry McBride Appointment Gov. appoints 7 to be members of the Lewis and Clark Commission for the term

ending 1 JANUARY , 1906

11 JUNE, 1903 1 170

AR2-9-3-000903 Henry McBride Proclamation Gov. issues a Thanksgiving Proclamation for Thursday, 26 NOVEMBER, 1903 13 NOVEMBER,1903 1 173AR2-9-3-000904 Henry McBride Election Proclamation Gov. issues an election Proclamation for a general election to be held 8

NOVEMBER,1904 to elect 5 electors of President and Vice-President of the U.S., 3

members of the U.S. House of Representatives , Governor, Lieut.Governor, 2 Judges of

the Wa. State Supreme Court, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General,

Supt' of Public Instruction, and Commissioner of Public Lands.

September 1, 1904 1 177

AR2-9-3-000905 Henry McBride Retiring message Gov. Henry McBride idelivers his retiring message to a joint legislative session on 11

JANUARY , 1904.

11 JANUARY , 1905 1 180

AR2-9-3-000906 Gov. Albert E. Mead Inauguration Gov. Mead was inaugurated at 2:40 P.M. in the State House of Representatives 11 JANUARY , 1905 1 180AR2-9-3-000907 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. Mead issues a Proclamation regarding a Constitutional Amendment -Section 11

of Article 1 - to the State Constitution- that there will be absolute freedom of

conscience of religious sentiment, belief and worship guaranteed to every

individual, that no public money or property is to be applied to any religious worship

or support of religious establishment, that this does not bar employment of a chaplain

to the state penitentiary nor is there any requirement of religious belief to hold

public office nor for employment.This amendment was approved in the general

election held 8 NOVEMBER, 1904

January 24, 1905 1 182

AR2-9-3-000908 Albert E. Mead Writ of Special Election Gov. Mead issues a command to the electors of the 13th Senatorial District to hold an

election on 23 FEBRUARY, 1905 due to the vacancy in the Senate caused by the

death of Senator J.P. Sharp.

9 FEBRUARY, 1905 1 184

AR2-9-3-000909 Albert E. Mead Appointment Cosgrove Samuel G. Gov. appoints Samuel G. Cosgrove of Pomeroy, to be regent of th Washington

Agricultural College and School of Science at Pullman to succeed Herman D. Crow

1 185

AR2-9-3-000910 Albert E. Mead certificate of election Piles Samuel H. Gov. issues Certificate of Election for Samuel L. Piles, chosen by the Washington State

Legislature to the U.S. Senate for a term of 6 years beginning 4 MARCH, 1905

27 JANUARY, 1905 1 187

AR2-9-3-000911 Albert E. Mead certificate of election Fullerton, Rudkin Mark, Frank A., H.

Gov. issues certificate of election after receiving a certified copy of the election of 8

NOVEMBER , 1904, with Mark A. Fullerton and Frank H. Rudkin having received

more votes to be Judges of the Washington State Supreme Court.

14 FEBRUARY, 1905 1 187

AR2-9-3-000912 Albert E. Mead certificate of election ,Cushman, Jones,Humphrey Gov. issues Certificate of Election for the election of Frances W. Cushman, WesleyL.

Jones and William E. Humphrey to be members of the House of Representatives to the

59th Congress of the U.S.following the election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1904

14 FEBRUARY, 1905 1 188

AR2-9-3-000913 Albert E. Mead certificate of election State Officers Gov. issues Certificate of Election for State Offices chosen at the general election of 8

NOVEMBER,1904; Charles E. Coon, as Lieut. Gov., Sam H. Nichols as Secretary of

State, George G. Mills as State Treasurer, Charles W. Clausen as State Auditor, John D.

Atkinson as Attorney General, E.W. Ross as Commissioner of Public Lands, and R.B.

Bran as Superintendant of Public Instruction

14 FEBRUARY, 1905 1 188

AR2-9-3-000914 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. designates Tuesday,25 APRIL, 1905 as Arbor Day, requesting the the people of

Washington State plant trees, flowers and shrubs

8 APRIL, 1905 1 189

AR2-9-3-000915 Albert E. Mead Appointment Cosgrove Samuel G. Gov. acceps resignation of Samuel G. Cosgrove as regent of the State College of

Washington and appoints him as a regent of the Univerity of Washington for the

term ending the second Monday in MARCH, 1911, to succeed Richard Windsor ,

whose term has expired.

25 APRIL, 1905 1 189

AR2-9-3-000916 Albert E. Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

person/persons who murdered F. L. Dawes in addition to the $500 reward offered by

Whatcom County.

April 25, 1905 1 190

AR2-9-3-000917 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. Proclaims Opening Day of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at

Portland, Oregon, to be Thursday, June 1, 1905 and invites the peoples of the world to

come to the Northwest to commemorate an important historical anniversary

1 MAY,1905 1 191

AR2-9-3-000918 Albert E. Mead Order of Transmisssion Gov. receives petition signed by a majority of voters in the counties of Klickitat annd

Yakima creating the new county of Benton out of a portion of those counties

9 JUNE , 1905 1 193


AR2-9-3-000919 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. is presented with a certified copy of the decree creating Benton County, and

that the creation of this new county is in conformity with the Washington State

Constitution

17JUNE, 1905 1 195

AR2-9-3-000920 Albert E. Mead Order Gov. issues order for a session of Superior Court at Spokane County to be held by Hon.

Thad Huston , a judge of superior Court of Tacoma , for a period of time commencing

Monday, 26 JUNE, 1905, for as long a time as the judge finds necessary

22 JUNE,1905 1 196

AR2-9-3-000921 Albert E. Mead Reward offered peerson/persons Gov.issues $500 reward offer for the apprehension , arrest and conviction of the

person/persons who murdered Henry Wolfe on 22 JUNE,1905 in Lewis County

23 SEPTEMBER, 1905 1 202

AR2-9-3-000922 Albert E. Mead "PORTLAND DAY" Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation designating Saturday, SEPTEMBER ,30 as Portland Day and

recommends that the citizens of Washington State visit in great numbers the Lewis

and Clark Centennial taking place in Portland, Oregon since credit is due to Portland

making the centennial possible which has also provided benefits and enhanced the

interests of Washington State.

September 25, 2009 1 202-203

AR2-9-3-000923 Albert E. Mead Reward offer person/persons Gov. offers $1000 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

person/persons who with force of arms unlawfully stopped a railway train on the

tracks of the Great Northern Railway Compzny , breaking into an express car and

removing valuable property on 2 October , 1905

5 OCTOBER ,1905 1 204

AR2-9-3-000924 Albert E. Mead order to Judge Carey D. H. Gov. issues an order to Judge D. H. Carey of Superior Court in Colville, Washington to

hold a session in Okanagon beginning Thursday, NOVEMBER 16 and continuing for

as long as the judge deems necessary

November 10, 1905 1 205

AR2-9-3-000925 Albert E. Mead Appointment Shepard, Battle and Englehart Charles, Alfred and Ira

Gov. appoints Charles E. Shepard , Alfred Battle of Seattle and Ira Englehart of North

Yakima to represent Wa. State in the Congress of Delegatesin Wa. D. C. on 19

FEBRUARY,1906 to consider and discuss the laws and decisions of the several states

on the subject of divorce

22 NOVEMBER,1905 1 205

AR2-9-3-000926 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation designating Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER as

Thanksgiving Day

13 NOVEMBER, 1905 1 206

AR2-9-3-000927 Albert E. Mead Proclamation person/persons Gov. issues Proclamation regarding a $1000 reward offer for the person/persons

who committed robbery by forcibly breaking into a railway car of the Northwest

Pacific Railway Company and removing valuable property on 16 DECEMBER, 1905

18 DECEMBER, 1905 1 207

AR2-9-3-000928 Albert E. Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. renews $500 reward, originally offered by Gov. McGraw on 29 JUNE ,1896, for

the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person/persons who greviously

assaulted Nathan Phillips

4 JUNE, 1906 1 208

AR2-9-3-000929 Albert E. Mead Gov. Mead informed Lieut. Gov. that he will leave the State of Washington and did

leave at 10:50 A.M. for Salt Lake, Utah and Acting Gov. Coon assumed the duties of

Gov.

22 JANUARY,1906 1 209

AR2-9-3-000930 Acting Gov. Coon Revoking Notary Clough Henry Acting Gov. Coon revokes the appointment of Henry Clough , due to his failure to file

a surety bond within 10 days of the date of service and that the office of notaary

public is now vacated

9 FEBRUARY,1906 1 209

AR2-9-3-000931 Albert E. Mead Gov. Mead informs his private secretary by telephone that he has arrived in

Vancouver, Washington State

24 FEBRUARY ,1906 1 210

AR2-9-3-000932 Albert E. Mead Gov. Mead arrives in Olympia and informs Lieut. Gov. Coon of his return and his

assuming the duties of Governor

25 FEBRUARY, 1906 1 210

AR2-9-3-000933 Albert E. Mead Bonds issued Gov. and State Auditor issued bonds of the State of Washington in the amount of

$75,000 , and sold and delivered the bonds to the State Treasurer for the account of

the State Permanent School Fund

26 FEBRUARY, 1906 1 210

AR2-9-3-000934 Albert E. Mead Notice to Lieut. Gov. Coons Gov. Informs Lieut. Gov. Coons of his intention to leave the state on Saturday, 17

MARCH,1906 for a period of about 10 days

13 MARCH, 1906 1 210

AR2-9-3-000935 Albert E. Mead Gov. Mead leaves the state on 17 MARCH, 1906 17 MARCH, 1906 1 210AR2-9-3-000936 Charles E. Coon Proclamation Acting Gov. and Lieut. Gov. issues an Arbor Day Proclamation for 1 2APRIL, 1906 for

the planting of trees and shrubs

4 APRIL, 1906 1 211

AR2-9-3-000937 Alfred E. Mead Gov. Mead returned to the capital at 2:15 P.M. and assumed the duties of Governor April 7, 1906 1 211

AR2-9-3-000938 Albert E. Mead Grants of Monies Gov. Mead designates the beneficiary of monies from the Federal Government to be

the State Agricultural Experiment Station at Pullman , Washington , since the bill

granting these monies specifies that the appropriations become due before the

adjournment of the Legislature and the Legislature has not met since the bill was

signed. (for files related to monies from the federal government , see file on

Correspondence )

7 APRIL, 1906 1 211-212

AR2-9-3-000939 Albert E. Mead Aid for victims of San Francisco Earthquake Gov. requests that the citizens of Washington State collect monies to assist the victim

of the San Francisco Earthquake who have been rendered homeless by the disaster,

with many killed.

19 APRIL, 1906 1 213

AR2-9-3-000940 Albert E. Mead Appoints delegate Gov. appoints E.M.Rands of Vancouver, Wa. As a delegate to represent Wa. State to a

convention to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, to consider calling for an amendment to

the U.S. Constitution to provide for the election of U.S. Senators by direct vote.

2 JULY, 1906 1 214

AR2-9-3-000941 Albert E. Mead order to Judge Carey D. H. Gov. Mead confirms order to Judge Carey of Superior Court , in Colville, Wa. To hold a

court session of the Superior Court in Okanagan County, under the date 20 JUNE,

1906

7 JULY, 1906 1 215

AR2-9-3-000942 Albert E. Mead Proclamation- Reward Offer Gov. issues $500 reward offer for the apprehension and conviction of the

person/persons who murdered Jack Demuth of Stevens County on 13 JUNE, 1906

24 JULY, 1906 1 216

AR2-9-3-000943 Albert E. Mead Order to Judge Irwin Mason Gov. issues order for Judge Irwin of Montesano Superior Court to hold a court session

in Pierce County Superior Court , beginning Wednesday, 5 SEPTEMBER, 1906, for as

long as the judge deems necessary

22, AUGUST,1906 1 218

AR2-9-3-000944 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation- notice of General Election to be held 6 NOVEMBER , 1906 ,

to elect 3 members to the U.S. House of Representatives and 4 judges to The

Washington State Supreme Court

29 AUGUST, 1906 1 219

AR2-9-3-000945 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. designates Monday, 3 SEPTEMBER, 1906, as Labor Day, with private and public

business to be suspended

29,AUGUST,1906 1 220


AR2-9-3-000946 Albert E. Mead Order to Judge Linn Oliver V. Gov. issues order to Judge Linn of Superior Court in Olympia, Was. To hold a special

term of Superior Court in Pierce County, beginning 22 OCTOBER, 1906 and

continuing to Saturday, 10 NOVEMBER, 1906

28 SEPTEMBER, 1906 1 221

AR2-9-3-000947 Albert E. Mead Order to Judge Rice A. E. Gov. Mead issues order to Judge Rice of Superior Court in Chehalis, Wa. To hold a

court session in Pierce County beginning Monday 12 NOVEMBER , 1906 until the

judge may deem necessary.

18 OCTOBER,1906 1 222

AR2-9-3-000948 Albert E. Mead order to Judge Yabey John B. Gov. issues order to Judge Yabey Superior Court Judge in Port Orchard, Wa. To hold a

special term of Superior Court in Spokane , beginning Monday 12 NOVEMBER 12,

1906 and continuing for as long as the judge deems necessary

5 NOVEMBER, 1906 1 223

AR2-9-3-000949 Albert E. Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation designating 29 NOVEMBER, 1906 to be Thanksgiving Day 13 NOVEMBER, 1906 1 224

AR2-9-3-000950 Albert E. Mead order to Judge Yabey John B. Gov. issues order to Judge Yabey Superior Court Judge in Port Orchard, Wa. To hold a

special term of Superior Court in Pierce County, beginning Monday 10 December and

continuing for as long as the judge deems necessary

26 NOVEMBER, 1906 1 225

AR2-9-3-000951 Albert E. Mead Order to Judge Hatch George C. Gov. issues order to Judge Hatch , judge of Superior Court at Port Angeles, Wa., to

hold a session of Superior Court in Pierce County beginning Friday, 30 NOVEMBER,

1906 and continuing to Saturday, 8 DECEMBER,1906

28 NOVEMBER,1906 1 226

AR2-9-3-000952 Albert E. Mead order to Judge Poindexter Miles Gov. issues order to Judge Poindexter of Superior Court in Spokane, WA. To hold a

session of Superior Court in Pierce County,beginning Monday, 7 JANUARY 1907, and

ending Saturday, 19 JANUARY,1907

5 DECEMBER, 1906 1 226

AR2-9-3-000953 Albert E. Mead Order to Judge Black W. W. Gov. issues order to Judge Black of the Superior Court in Everett, WA. To hold a

session of the Superior Court in Pierce County beginning Monday,21 JANUARY, 1907,

and ending 2 FEBRUARY, 1907.

5 DECEMBER, 1906 1 227

AR2-9-3-000954 Albert E. Mead certificate of election Dunbar Ralph O. Gov. issues Certificate of Election that Ralph O. Dunbar was elected a judge of the

Supreme Court of Washington State at the general election on 6 NOVEMBER, 1906

for a term of 6 years

10 DECEMBER,1906 1 228

AR2-9-3-000955 Albert E. Mead Certificate of Election Mount Wallace Gov. issues Certificate of Election that Wallace Mount was elected a judge of the

Supreme Court of Washington State at the general election on 6 NOVEMBER, 1906 for

a term of 6 years

10 DECEMBER,1906 1 229

AR2-9-3-000956 Albert Mead certificate of election Root Milo A., .

Gov. issues Certificate of Election that Milo A. Root was elected a judge of the

Supreme Court of Washington State at the general election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1906 for

an unexpired term of 2 years

10 DECEMBER,1906 1 230

AR2-9-3-000957 Albert Mead certificate of election Crow Herman D. Gov. issues Certificate of Election that Herman D. Crow was elected a judge of the

Supreme Court of Washington State at the general election of 6 NOVEMBER,1906 for

an unexpired term of 2 years

10 DECEMBER,1906 1 231

AR2-9-3-000958 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Jones Wesley L. Gov. issues Certificate of Election that Wesley L. Jones was elected a U.S.

Representative at the general election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1906

10 DECEMBER , 1906 1 232

AR2-9-3-000959 Albert Mead certificate of election Humphrey William E. Gov. issues Certificate of Election that William E. Humphrey has been elected a U.S.

Representatives at the general election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1906

10 DECEMBER, 1906 1 233

AR2-9-3-000960 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Cushman Francis W. Gov. issues Certificate of Election stating that Francis W. Cushman has been elected a

U.S. Representative at the general election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1906

10 DECEMBER,1906 1 234

AR2-9-3-000961 Albert Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $500 reward for the appprehension and conviction of the person/persons

who murdered Miss Adaline Roper and, in addition committed the crime of arson by

setting fire to her home.

December 23, 1907 1 236

AR2-9-3-000962 Albert Mead order to Judge Gilliam M. Gov. issues order to Judge M. Gilliam of Superior Court in Seattle, Wa. To hold a

session in Pierce County beginning Monday, 4 FEBRUARY, 1907 and continuing for

as long as is necessary.

29 JANUARY, 1907 1 237

AR2-9-3-000963 Albert Mead order to Judge Miller Chester F. Gov. issues order to Judge Chester F. Miller of Superior Court, Dayton, Ohio to hold a

session of Superior Court in Pierce County beginning Monday 11 FEBRUARY , 1907

and ending Saturday, 16 FEBRUARY, 1907

6 FEBRUARY, 1907 1 238

AR2-9-3-000964 Albert Mead order to Judge Yakey John B. Gov. issues order to Judge John B. Yakey of Superior Court , Port Orchard , Wa. Ro hold

a session of Superior Court in Pierce County, beginning Monday, 4 MARCH,1907 and

continuing through Saturday, 16 MARCH, 1907

18 FEBRUARY, 1907 1 239

AR2-9-3-000965 Albert Mead order to Judge Miller Chester F. Gov. issues order to Judge Chester F. Miller of Superior Court, Dayton, Ohio to hold a

session of Superior Court in Pierce County beginning Monday 25 FEBRUARY , 1907

and ending Saturday, 2 MARCH, , 1907

18 FEBRUARY, 1907 1 239

AR2-9-3-000966 Albert Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $250 reward for arrest and conviction of the person /persons who stole

property from a jewelry store in Chehalis, Wa. On 18 FEBRUARY owned by R.

Fechtner

21 FEBRUARY, 1907 1 240

AR2-9-3-000967 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 11 APRIL, 1907 as Arbor Day for

the purpose of promoting the planting of trees and shrubs and beautifying public and

private places , parks and grounds

22 MARCH, 1907 1 243

AR2-9-3-000968 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation for Breaking Ground Day on Saturday, 1 JUNE, 1907 for the

construction of the ALASKA- YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION which is to be held from

1 JUNE, 1909 to 15 OCTOBER, 1909 which marks an epoch bridging the gap between

the Far West and the Far East and requests the citizens of Wa. State to be engaged in

assisting in the success of the Exposition.

20 MAY,1907 1 245

AR2-9-3-000969 Albert Mead Petition Gov. accepts petition signed by a majority of the voters of that portion of Chehalis

County that wil be carved out to create Gray's Harbor County, and has submitted it to

Judge A. E. Rice , of the Superior Court of Lewis, Pacific and Wakiakum Counties for a

review of whether said petition meets the requirements of the Washington State

Constitution and , in addition , that it does not lead to the loss of the population of

Chehalis County to less than a population of 4000 residents.

20 MAY, 1907 1 246-251

AR2-9-3-000970 Albert Mead order to Judge Zenb W. W. Gov. issues order to Judge Zenb of Ritzville, Wa. To hold a session of Superior Court in

Pacific County beginning Tuesday, 18 JUNE and continuing as long as necessary

10 JUNE, 1907 1 252

AR2-9-3-000971 Albert Mead Order Rice A. E. Gov. issues order permitting Judge A. E. Rice Superior Court Judge for Lewis, Pacific

and Wahkiakum Counties to leave the state beginning 4 JULY , 1907 and ending 25

SEPTEMBER 1907

26 june,1907 1 253

AR2-9-3-000972 Albert Mead Reward offered Riplinger John Gov. issues a Proclamation regarding a $1000 reward for the apprehension, arrest

and conviction of John Riplinger for the crime of larceny by embezzlement for which

he had been incarcerated and, subsequently has fled the state, and it is believed, is

said to be in the Republic of Honduras.

5 AUGUST, 1907 1 256


AR2-9-3-000973 Albert Mead Conditional Pardon Biffle O. C. Gov. issues Conditional Pardon to O.C.Biffle who has been serving a term in prison for

forging 2 checks by a leading citizen for the amounts of $80.00 and $80,000 which

were intercepted and not paid out. In addition , his wife resides in Walla Walla and is

quite ill and his mother is grieving over Mr. Biffle's imprisonment, and has

forwarded enough funds to transport Mr. Biffle to Arkansas where she resides;

therefore Gov. Mead has issued a Conditional Pardon to Mr. Biffle providing he leave

the state, and conduct himself as a good citizen and abstain from liquor , with the

Governor able to revoke such pardon. (see Pardon Record)

12 AUGUST, 1907 1 258-259

AR2-9-3-000974 Albert Mead Pardon Accepted Biffle O. C. O.C. Biffle signs acceptance in Governor's record book and agrees to the terms of the

Conditional Pardon.

12 AUGUST, 1907 1 259

AR2-9-3-000975 Albert Mead Reward offered Covington, Burlison Frank,Jack Gov. issues $1000 reward for the apprehension and conviction of Frank Covington

and Jack Burlison for the murder of Agnes True McCombs Covington , Frank

Covinton's wife.

1 OCTOBER, 1907 1 261

AR2-9-3-000976 Albert Mead Legal Holiday declared Gov. declares October 30 and October 31 as lagal holidays in Washington State since

the Governor in the State of Oregon has declared a legal holiday in Oregon through

Saturday, November 2 and Gov. Mead believes this will impact on banking interests in

Washington State

30 OCTOBER, 1907 1 262

AR2-9-3-000977 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Thanksgiving Proclamation forThursday, 28 NOVEMBER, 1907 since the

state has been blessed by progress and prosperity.

16 NOVEMBER,1907 1 263

AR2-9-3-000978 Albert Mead Extradition Stone Elmer S. Gov. receives acknowledgement from U.S. State Dep't about keep of Elmer S. Stone by

the claim of the Province of British Columbia for $41.50 in regard to extradition

request See page 264 for further information on the amount of $41.50

9, 11 20 JANUARY , 1908 1 264

AR2-9-3-000979 Albert Mead Roll-top desk and chair Gov. sends roll-top desk from his office to Mr. Lippincott at the Western

Waashington Hospital for the Insane at Fort Steilacoom in lieu of the desk shipped by

Mr. Lippincott to the Secretary of the Alaska- Yukon- Pacific Commission in Seattle. A

chair, formerly used by one of the territorial governors, was also shipped along with

the desk.

20 JANUARY, 1908 1 265

AR2-9-3-000980 Albert Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. issues $500 reward offer for the apprehension and conviction of the

person/persons who murdered A.W. Thornley on 20 JANUARY , 1908

24 JANUARY, 1908 1 265

AR2-9-3-000981 Albert Mead 5 chairs from Gov. 's office Gov. sends 5 chairs from his office to Thas. Payne, Secretary to the Alaska-Yukon-

Pacific Commission, replacing them with chairs from the Senate and House

chambers.

28 JANUARY , 1908 1 265

AR2-9-3-000982 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Arbor Day Proclamation so that citizens of the state may plant and

beautify public and private spaces.

19 MARCH, 1908 1 267

AR2-9-3-000983 Albert Mead Extradition Gov. receives the sum of $96.10 from the prosecuting attorney of Pierce County,

which represents the amount incurred by Washington State for the extradition of

George B. Williams from California .

6 APRIL, 1908 1 268

AR2-9-3-000984 Albert Mead departs for the East Gov. departs by train for the East to attend the Conference of Governors called by

President Roosevelt to meet at the White House 13-15 MAY, 1908

24 APRIL, 1908 1 269

AR2-9-3-000985 Albert Mead Atlantic Fleet Gov. appoints committee to represent the state in welcoming the Atlantic Fleet when

it visits Puget Sound.

16 APRIL,1908 1 269

AR2-9-3-000986 Albert Mead Order to Judge Kellogg John Gov. issues Order to Judge Kellogg of Superior Court in Bellingham, Washington to

hold a Session of Superior Court in Okanagan County beginning Monday, 25 MAY,

1908 and continuing through Saturday, 13 JUNE, 1908

4 MAY, 1908 1 270

AR2-9-3-000987 Charles E. Coon Proclamation Lieut. Gov. and Acting Governor Charles E. Coon issues a Proclamation Advising

Citizens Refrain From Their Usual Occupations During visit of the U.S. Naval Atlantic

Fleet to Puget Sound and asks the citizens of the state to give a warm welcome to

them.

16 MAY,1908 1 271

AR2-9-3-000988 Charles E. Coon Revocation of Requisition Fullerton R. W. Lieut. Gov. and Acting Governor Charles E. Coon revokes and re-calls the warrant for

the arrest of R.W. Fullerton , issued due to the extradition request of Charles E.

Hughes, the Governor of New York , due to the failure to have a hearing in

Washington State.

18 MAY, 1908 1 271

AR2-9-3-000989 Albert Mead Reward offered Ziovalliwich Peter Gov. offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of Pete

Ziovalliwich , who is alleged to have murdered Ed Thereof, both of Kittitas County

4 AUGUST, 1908 1 273

AR2-9-3-000990 Albert Mead Reward offered person/persons Gov. offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

person/persons who murdered F.L.Brown in Tacoma

August 10, 1908 1 273

AR2-9-3-000991 Albert Mead Announcement Simple Eugene Gov. announces the death of Eugene Simple , who served as state territorial governor

from 1887-1889 and whose knowledge of the territorial and Wa. State history

marked him as an historian for 20 years and recommends that the flags be kept at

half-mast on all public buildings for 1 week.

29 AUGUST,1908 1 274

AR2-9-3-000992 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation giving notice of the General Election to be held on 3

NOVEMBER, 1908 to elect 5 U.S. Presidential Electors, 3 members of the U.S. House

of Representatives, Governor, Lieut. Governor , 3 judges of the Wa. State Supreme

Court, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General , Superintendent of

Public Instruction, Commissioner of Public Lands, and Insurance Commissioner .

1 SEPTEMBER,1908 1 275

AR2-9-3-000993 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation designating Thursday, 26 NOVEMBER, 1908 as

Thanksgiving Day , and that there has been a march of progress in this land of

opportunity.

7 NOVEMBER, 1908 1 276

AR2-9-3-000994 Sam H. Nichols Certificate of Election Secretary of State Sam H. Nichols certifies that the top 5 vote-getters for U.S.

Presidential Electors have now been certified as electors.

1 NOVEMBER, 1908 1 277

AR2-9-3-000995 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Crow Herman D. Gov. receives a Certificate of Election that herman D. Crow has been elected a Judge

of Wa. State Supreme Court

3 DECEMBER, 1908 1 278

AR2-9-3-000996 Albert Mead certificate of election Chadwick Stephen J. Gov. receives a Certificate of Election that Stephen J. Chadwick has been elected a

Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court

3 DECEMBER, 1908 1 279

AR2-9-3-000997 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Cushman Francis J. Gov. receives a Certificate of Election that Francis J. Cushman has been elected a U.S.

Congressman.

3 DECEMBER, 1908 1 281

AR2-9-3-000998 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Humphrey William E. Gov. receives a Certificate of Election that William E. Humphrey has been elected a

U.S. Congressman

3 DECEMBER, 1908 1 282

AR2-9-3-000999 Albert Mead Certificate of Election Poindexter Miles Gov. receives a Certificate of Election that Miles Poindexter has been elected a U.S.

Congressman

3 DECEMBER,1908 1 283

AR2-9-3-001000 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation on observing the centennial of the birth of Abraham

Lincoln and proclaims Friday, FEBRUARY 12 as a day to honor his deeds. (

15 JANUARY,1909 1 284


AR2-9-3-001001 Albert Mead Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation requesting that people raise funds to assist those devastated

by a calamity in Southern Italy and Sicily with lives and property lost.(Earthquake)

30 DECEMBER,1908 1 286

AR2-9-3-001002 Albert Mead Proclamation-Reward Offered Gov. issues $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of person

unknown who committed the crime of rape on a child of 8.

6 JANUARY,1909 1 287

AR2-9-3-001003 Samuel G. Cosgrove Inauguration Samuel G. Cosgrove was inaugurated as Governor of Wa. State in the hall of The

House of Representatives before a joint session of both houses taking the oath at 3;15

P.M. and delivering a short speech

27 JANUARY, 1909 1 288

AR2-9-3-001004 Samuel G. Cosgrove leaves state Gov. Samuel G. Cosgrove left the state for California, having first requested Lieut. Gov.

Hay to assume the duties of the office of Governor

30 JANUARY, 1909 1 288

AR2-9-3-001005 Samuel G. Cosgrove dies Gov. Samuel G. Cosgrove died this day at Paso Robles, California 28 MARCH, 1909 1 289AR2-9-3-001006 lIeut. Gov. HAY takesGov.'s oath of office Lieut. Gov. M.E. Hay this day took the oath of Governor in the Executive Office before

Frank H. Rudkin, Chief Justice.

29 MARCH,1909 1 289

AR2-9-3-001007 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation in regard to the death of Gov. Samuel G. Cosgrove ,

who died at Paso Robles, California and who had served Wa. State and his country

well , who helped frame Wa. State Constitution and is to be interred on 31

MARCH,1909 and therefore requests that state offices be closed on that day, and that

flags be flown at half-mast at public buildings for 30 days from 29 MARCH,1909.

29 MARCH,1909 1 290-291

AR2-9-3-001008 M.E. Hay Letter tended Nichols Sam H. Secretary of State Sam H. Nichols tenders letter to Gov. Hay , resigning his position as

Secretary of State due to unnamed frictions within the Republican Party.

4 MAY, 1909 1 292-293

AR2-9-3-001009 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation making Monday, 31 MAY, 1909 a celebration of Memorial

Day, since the day to celebrate Memorial Day falls on a Sunday

18 MAY, 1909 1 294

AR2-9-3-001010 M.E. Hay Pardon Revoked Finnell James E. Gov. revokes pardon of James E, Finnell, given conditionally and violated and directs

his incarceration in jail.

25 MAY, 1909 1 295

AR2-9-3-001011 M.E. Hay Legislature Convened Gov. Hay convenes a legislative session on Wed. 23 June, 1909 at 2:30 P.M. to

consider the findings of the Legislative Investigating Committee created by the

regular legislative session in order to examine the conduct of WA. State offices.

3 JUNE,1909 1 295

AR2-9-3-001012 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, 1909 as Flag Day and recommends

the displaying of flags on public buildings as well as patriotic exercises.

11 JUNE , 1909 1 296

AR2-9-3-001013 M.E. Hay Order Gov. issues order to electors of the 59th Representatives District, County of Grant.

WA. State to hold an election due to a vacancy in that district caused by the creation

of that district. , the election to be held 19 JUNE, 1909

8 JUNE, 1909 1 297

AR2-9-3-001014 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation designating the celebration of Independence Day as

Monday, 5 JULY, 1909 since July 4th occurs this year on a Sunday

29 JUNE, 1909 1 299

AR2-9-3-001015 M>E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation that , owing to the death of Congressman Francis W.

Cushman who was held in high regard, that flags on public buildings remain at half-

mast for a full 30 days from the day of the Proclamation until the day of the funeral

for which all state offices will remain closed.

7 JULY, 1909 1 300

AR2-9-3-001016 M.E. Hay Permission given Gov. grants permission for 5 paroled convicts to leave the state for the purposes of

obtaining employment.

10 JULY, 1909 1 301

AR2-9-3-001017 M.E. Hay Permission given Gov. grants permission to a paroled convict to leave the state for 30 days to go to

Oregon

24 JULY, 1909 1 302

AR2-9-3-001018 M.E. Hay Permission given Sterle R. E. Gov. grants permission for a paroled convict to leave the state for 6 months 28 JULY, 1909 1 302AR2-9-3-001019 M.E. Hay Permission given Hausner John Gov. grants permission for paroled convict, John Hausner, to leave the state for 6

months.

29 JULY, 1909 1 303

AR2-9-3-001020 M.E. Hay Hearing requested of judge Albertson R. B. Gov. requests Judge Albertson of Seattle to hold a hearing before Superior Court of

Thurston County on Saturday, 21 AUGUST, 1909 at 10::A.M. due top the absence of

Judge Mitchell from the state.

17 AUGUST, 1909 1 303

AR2-9-3-001021 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation to the electors of the 2nd Congressional District to hold an

election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Francis W. Cushman , the election to

be held on Tuesday, 2 NOVEMBER, 1909

30 AUGUST, 1909 1 304

AR2-9-3-001022 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation Designating Labor Day as 6 SEPTEMBER, 1909 and as a

legal holiday , designated as Chapter 21 of the Session Laws of 1891.

September 2, 1909 1 305

AR2-9-3-001023 M. E. Hay Order to judge Carey D. H. Gov. issues order to Judge D.H.Carey of Superior Court in Colville, Wa. To hold a

session of Superior Court in Snohomish County Beginning Monday, 1 NOVEMBER,

1909 until 30 NOVEMBER , 1909.

9 OCTOBER, 1909 1 307

AR2-9-3-001024 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves state Gov. gives letter to Secretary of State Howell of his intention to leave the state on

Wednesday, 20 OCTOBER, 1909 for about 1 month to attend the Lakes-to-Gulf Deep

Waterway excursion from St. Louis to New Orleans, and thus Secretary Howell is to

assume the duties of Governor during his absence.

19 OCTOBER,1909 1 308

AR2-9-3-001025 I.M. Howell Order to Judge Yakey John B. Acting Gov. Howell issues order to Judge John B. Yakey of Superior Court in Port

Orchard, Wa. To hold a session of Superior Court in Mason County Beginning Friday

22 OCTOBER , and ending Saturday , 23 OCTOBER, 1909.

22 OCTOBER,1909 1 309

AR2-9-3-001026 M.E. Hay assumes duties Gov. Hay arrived in Spokane and resumed the duties of Governor 11 NOVEMBER, 1909 1 311AR2-9-3-001027 M. E. Hay Gov. arrives in Olympia at 1:p.m. from his Eastern trip. 12 NOVEMBER,1909 1 311AR2-9-3-001028 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Thanksgiving Day Proclamation designating Thursday, 25 NOVEMBER as

Thanksgiving Day

17 NOVEMBER, 1909 1 312

AR2-9-3-001029 M.E, Hay Appointment as Judge McMaster Donald Gov. Hay appoints Donald McMaster as Superior Court Judge for the counties of

Clarke, Skamania, Cowlitz and Klickitat , succeeding Judge W. W. Credie to serve until

the next general election.

16 NOVEMBER,1909 1 313

AR2-9-3-001030 M.E. Hay Certification Coudee W. W. Gov. Certifies that W. W. Coudee has won the special election of 2 NOVEMBER, 1909

that was held to replace Frances W, Cushman , deceased, as a member of the U.S.

House of Representatives for the Wa. State 2nd Congressional District

24 NOVEMBER , 1909 1 314

AR2-9-3-001031 M.E. Hay order to Judge Carey D. H. Gov. issues order to Judge Carey of the Superior Court in Colville, Wa. To hold a

session of the Superior Court in Snohomish County beginning Wednesday, 1

DECEMBER, 1909 through Saturday , 1 DECEMBER, 1909.

27 NOVEMBER, 1909 1 315

AR2-9-3-001032 M.E. Hay Permission given Black W. W. Gov. gives permission to Judge Black of the Snohomish County Superior Court to

remain outside Wa. State until 1 MARCH, 1910

3 DECEMBER, 1909 1 316

AR2-9-3-001033 M.E. Hay order to Judge Mitchell John Gov. issues order to Judge Mitchell of the Superior Court in Olympia, WA. That he

hold a session of the Snohomish County Superior Court beginning Monday 10

JANUARY, 1910 and ending Saturday, 15 JANUARY, 1910.

3 JANUARY, 1910 1 317


AR2-9-3-001034 M E.Hay order to Judge Sarnen George A. Gov. issues order to Judge Sarnen Superior Court Judge in Mt. Vernon, Wa. State, to

hold a Superior Court session in Snohomish County beginning Tuesday, 18 JANUARY

and ending Saturday, 22 JANUARY, 1910.

3 JANUARY, 1910 1 317

AR2-9-3-001035 M.E. Hay Order to judge Handin Ed J. Gov. issues order to Judge Handin of Superior Court in Bellingham, WA. To hold a

session of Superior Court in Snohomish County beginning 24 JANUARY and ending 29

JANUARY 1910.

3 JANUARY, 1910 1 318

AR2-9-3-001036 M.E. Hay Order to judge Ronald J. T. Gov. issues order to Judge Ronald of Superior Court in Seattle, Wa. to direct the

drawing of a jury on 8 January for the February session of Superior Court in the

county seat of Snohomish County

6 JANUARY,1910 1 318

AR2-9-3-001037 M . E. H ay Order to Judge Canfield H W. Gov. issues order to Judge Canfield , Superior Court Judge in Colfax , Wa. To hold a

session of Snohomish County Superior Court beginning Monday, 7 FEBRUARY, 1910

and ending 26 FEBRUARY, 1910.

10 JANUARY, 1910 1 319

AR2-9-3-001038 M.E. Hay Order to judge Carey D. H. Gov. issues order to Judge Carey of the Superior Court in Colville, Wa. To hold a

session of the Superior Court in Snohomish County beginningThursday , 3 FEBRUARY

and ending Saturday, 5 FEBRUARY 1910

January 31, 1910 1 319

AR2-9-3-001039 M.E. Hay Removes from office Gelham H. E. Gov. removes H.E. Gelham from the Board of Control and fills the vacancy with E.D.

Cowan of King County.

31 JANUARY, 1910 1 320

AR2-9-3-001040 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Canfield H. W. Gov. issues order to Judge Canfield , Superior Court Judge in Colfax , Wa. To hold a

session of Snohomish County Superior Court beginning Monday, 287FEBRUARY,

1910 and ending 5 MARCH, 1910.

21 FEBRUARY, 1910 1 321

AR2-9-3-001041 M E. HAY leaves state Gov. leaves Wa. State to attend a conference with the governor and other officials of

Oregon in regard to the boundary and fisheries disputes between Washington and

Oregon.

8 MARCH, 1910 1 322

AR2-9-3-001042 M.E. Hay returns to state Gov. returns to Wa. State from Portland, Oregon. 10 MARCH, 1910 1 322AR2-9-3-001043 M.E. Hay Tuberculosis Day Gov. Designates Sunday, 24 APRIL as Tuberculosis Day ,a day to proclaim the gospel

of health and to give consideration on that day to the serious problem of tuberculosis

and to its study and prevention.

14 MARCH, 1910 1 323

AR2-9-3-001044 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating 14 APRIL, as Arbor Day, a day to beautify

public and private grounds.

15 MARCH, 1910 1 323

AR2-9-3-001045 M.E. Hay Certification of Veteran's Home Gov. Hay certifies that Veterans Home was opened on 22 FEBRUARY, 1910 as

provided for by an act of Congress for the purpose of providing aid for veterans who

qualify for such aid.

16 MARCH, 1910 1 324

AR2-9-3-001046 M.E. Hay removal from office Gov. Hay removes J.W. McArthun from the State Board of Pharmacy due to actions

tending to impair public confidence and bringing the Board to disrepute and fills the

vacancy created by the appointment of J.H. Classen of Seattle.

11 APRIL , 1910 1 326

AR2-9-3-001047 ME. Hay removal from office Clark F. A. Gov. Hay removes F. A. Clark , Inspector of Oils for Wa. State , from his office due to

having been found guilty of misconduct in the performance of his duties.

12 APRIL, 1910 1 327

AR2-9-3-001048 M.E. Hay Proclamation-Reward Offered person/persons Gov. offers $250 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

person/persons who killed Mrs. Fredericka Schulz on 4 APRIL, 1910.

14 APRIL,1910 1 327

AR2-9-3-001049 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Kauffman Ralph Gov. issues order to Judge Ralph Kauffman of Superior Court in Ellensburg, Wa. To

hold a Superior Court session in Kitsap County beginning Monday 2 MAY, 1910 and

continuing as long as necessary.

15 APRIL,1910 1 328

AR2-9-3-001050 M.E. Hay Proclamation- Violation of Parole Ray Wilcox Gov. Hay issues a $250 reward offer for the violation of parole of Ray Wilcox and for

the apprehension and return to Washington State Penitentiary.

22 APRIL, 1910 1 329

AR2-9-3-001051 M.E. Hay Proclamation-Mother's Day Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating 8 MAY, 1910 as Mother's Day honoring

Mothers and requests that people wear white flowers in honor of mothers who have

passed away.

27 APRIL, 1910 1 330

AR2-9-3-001052 M. E. Hay Permission Granted to Judge Ronald J. T. Gov. Hay grants permission to Judge Ronald of King County Superior Court to be

outside Wa. State for a period of 90 days beginning 1 JUNE, 1910

2 MAY, 1910 1 331

AR2-9-3-001053 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves State Gov. hands letter to Secretary of State I.M. Howell , informing him that he, the

governor, will leave the state for a period of 1 month beginning 2 JUNE, 1910 and

that I.M. Howell is to assume the duties of Governor during that time.

25 MAY, 1910 1 332

AR2-9-3-001054 I.M. Howell Appoints Delegates Acting Governor Howell appoints 19 Delegates to attend the reception to be tendered

to Mr. Theodore Roosevelt in New York City on 18 JUNE, 1910.

4 JUNE, 1910 1 333

AR2-9-3-001055 M.E. Hay returns to state Gov. Hay returns to Olympia and assumes the duties of Governor. 21 JUNE,1910 1 333AR2-9-3-001056 M.E. Hay Permission extended to Judge Ronald Gov. Hay extends permission for Judge Ronald to remain outside the state until 15,

SEPTEMBER, 1910.

25 JULY, 1910 1 334

AR2-9-3-001057 M.E. Hay Appoints delegate Wiscombe W. H. Gov. Hay appoints W.H. Wiscombe to attend a conference of the 50th anniversary of

the Battle of Gettysburg in Harrisburg. Pa.

4 AUGUST, 1910 1 335

AR2-9-3-001058 M.E. Hay Appoints Commission Gov. appoints a commission to draft a bill regarding compensation to employees

injured on the job.

15 AUGUST, 1910 1 336

AR2-9-3-001059 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves state Gov. hands a letter to Secretary of State I.M. Howell of his intention to leave the state

on Tuesday, 16 AUGUST, 1910 for a period of 1 week and that Mr. Howell is to

become acting governor.

15 AUGUST, 1910 1 336

AR2-9-3-001060 M.E.Hay returns to state Gov. returns to Olympia and resumes the duties of governor. 22 AUGUST, 1910 1 336AR2-9-3-001061 M. E. Hay Gov. recommends that all engaged in charring and logging suspend their operations

for a period of 20 days in order torelieve the dangerous situation of forest fires that

have been occurring.

24 AUGUST, 1910 1 337

AR2-9-3-001062 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves state Gov. informs I. M. Howell, Secretary of State, that he, the governor , will leave the state

for a period of 2 weeks to attend the National Conservation Congress at St. Paul,

Monn.

1 SEPTEMBER, 1910 1 339

AR2-9-3-001063 I.M. Howell Reward offered Acting Gov. I.M. Howell issues a Proclamation regarding a $250 reward offeered for

the apprehension, arrest and conviction of those who dynamited the building at

Third and James Street , still under construction and known as the Lyon Building.

3 SEPTEMBER, 1910 1 339

AR2-9-3-001064 M.E. Hay returns to state Gov. Hay returned to Spokane today and resumed the duties of Governor. 12 SEPTEMBER, 1910 1 340AR2-9-3-001065 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Kauffman Ralph Gov. Hay issues order to Judge Kauffman of Ellensburg, Wa. To hold a session of

Superior Court in King County , beginning Thursday, 1 DECEMBER, 1910 and ending

31 DECEMBER, 1910.

17 0CTOBER, 1910 1 342

AR2-9-3-001066 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues notice of General Election to be held on 8 NOVEMBER, 1910 TO

ELECT 5 JUDGES OF Superior Court.

1 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 342

AR2-9-3-001067 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Hinkle J. D. Gov. Hay issues order to judge Hinkle of Superior Court in Spokane, Wa. To hold a

Superior Court session in Okanogan County beginning Monday, NOVEMBER 14, 1910

and continuing as long as may be necessary.

21 OCTOBER, 1910 1 343


AR2-9-3-001068 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Irwins Mason Gov. issues Order to Judge Irwins , Judge of the Superior Court in Montesano, Wa. To

hold a session of Superior Court in King County, begiining Wednesday, 9

NOVEMBER,1910 and continuing through Wednesday, 16 NOVEMBER,1910.

5 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 343

AR2-9-3-001069 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Steiner R. S. Gov. issues Order to Judge Steiner of Superior Court in Waterville, WA. To hold a

Superior Court session in King County beginning 16 NOVEMBER, 1910 and

continuing through 30 NOVEMBER,1910

5 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 344

AR2-9-3-001070 M.E.Hay Order to Judge Kauffman Ralph Gov. issues another order to Judge Kauffman to hold a session of Superior Court in

King County beginning 1 DECEMBER, 1910 and continuing through 31 DECEMBER,

1910.

18 OCTOBER, 1910 1 344

AR2-9-3-001071 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation designating Thursday,24 NOVEMBER, 1910 AS

Thanksgiving Day

10 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 345

AR2-9-3-001072 M.E Hay Gov. appoints a Commission Gov. appoints a Commission to report on the advisability of Wa. State acquiring the

ownership of docks in principal cities bordering water.

19 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 347

AR2-9-3-001073 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation that in the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1910, that a

majority of electors have voted in favor of amending Article V1 of the WA. State

Constitution , which amendment was submitted to the voters of the state by the

Legislature, proclaims the adoption of such amendment which is now part of the WA.

State Constitution.

8 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 348

AR2-9-3-001074 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues a Proclamation that in the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1910, that a

majority of electors have voted in favor of amending Section 10 , Article IIof the Wa.

State Constitution as per session laws chapter 181, session laws 1909 and that ,

therefore, the amendment has been adopted and is now part of Wa. State's

Constitution. (Women's suffrage )

28 NOVEMBER , 1910 1 348 AND 367

AR2-9-3-001075 M.E. Hay Committee Appointed Gov. appoints Committee of 3 Senators and 3 Representatives to investigate and

report upon House Bill #378 , passed in the regular session in 1909 and entitled "An

Act to confirm title and character of conveyance of certain oyster lands heretofore

sold in the State of Washington." The Governor has vetoed the bill .

3 DECEMBER, 1910 1 349

AR2-9-3-001076 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. designates Monday,26 DECEMBER AND Monday 2 JANUARY 1911 as holidays December 17, 1910 1 351

AR2-9-3-001077 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Shuks Ben Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge Shuks of Superior Court in Montesano, Wa. To hold a

session of Superior Court in King County beginning Monday, 9 JANUARY, 1911

through 31 JANUARY, 1911.

29 DECEMBER, 1910 1 352

AR2-9-3-001078 M.E.Hay Order to Judge Carrier George A. Gov. Hay issues order to Judge Carrier of Superior Court in Mount Vernon,Wa. To

hold a session of Superior Court in King County beginning Tuesday, 31

JANUARY,1911 through Saturday 14 JANUARY 1911.

29 DECEMBER, 1910 1 353

AR2-9-3-001079 M.E.Hay Certificates of Election Gov. Hay issues certificates of Election as Judges of the Supreme Court for a 6 year

term beginning 2nd Monday in JANUARY, 1911 to Mark A. Fullerton, Emmett N.

Parker, George E. Morris and to Mack F Gosch for a 4 year term.

2 JANUARY, 1911 1 354

AR2-9-3-001080 M.E. Hay Revocation Bressi A. Gov. revokes A. Bressi's commission as notary public due to his not being a citizen of

the U.S.

16 JANUARY, 1911 1 354

AR2-9-3-001081 M.E. Hay Reward offer Gov. offers reward of $250 for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

companion of Mike Donnelly an alleged party to the murder of G.A. Galbraith of

Whatcom County, murdered on 5 JANUARY, 1911

17 JANUARY, 1911 1 354

AR2-9-3-001082 M.E. Hay Reward offered Gov. Hay offers $250 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

murderers of Fred Barnett of Pierce County, murdered 9 JANUARY, 1911.

January 19, 2010 1 354

AR2-9-3-001083 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. issues Proclamation offering $1000 reward for the apprehension , arrest and

conviction of the murderer of John Sullivan Captain of Police of the City of Spokane

25 JANUARY, 1911 1 354

AR2-9-3-001084 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation to the citizens of Wa. State to assist with supplies, food

and clothing to the famine stricken districts of China and to send those supplies to

the Red Cross agent in Wa. State and money contributions to the American Red Cross

in Washington D.C.

9 FEBRUARY, 1911 1 355

AR2-9-3-001085 M.E. Hay Certificates of Election Gov. Hay issues certificates of election to William E. Humphrey, Stanton Warburton

and William La Follette to be members of the House of Representatives for the First,

Second and Third Congressional Districts of The U.S. and to Miles Poindexter , chosen

by the Wa. State Legislature to serve in the United States Senate for a 6 year term

beginning 4 MARCH, 1911.

17 FEBRUARY, 1911 1 356

AR2-9-3-001086 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation calling upon Wa. State citizens to inform their friends

and acquaintances of the special colonist rates that now exist and to invite these

friends to colonize the state and induce homeseekers of the vast opportunities

available due to the low colonist rates.

1 MARCH, 1911 1 357

AR2-9-3-001087 M.E. Hay Revocation of Pardon Waters Frank Van

Gov. Hay revokes the conditional Pardon of Frank Van Waters 21 MARCH, 1911 1 359

AR2-9-3-001088 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay designates 13 APRIL,1911 as Arbor Day a day to plant trees to beautify the

state.

23 MARCH, 1911 1 360

AR2-9-3-001089 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay designates Sunday, 30 April 1911 as Tuberculosis Day , a suggestion of the

National Association for the Study and prevention of Tuberculosis and recommends

that churches throughout the state obseve this day with information on the

prevention of tuberculosis.AR2-9-3-001090 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay designates 23 APRIL. 1911, as the day to celebrate the 300th anniversary of

the King James version of the English Bible.

12 APRIL, 1911 1 362

AR2-9-3-001091 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay declares that the Amendment of Section 10 of Article 111 submitted to the

voters of Wa. State by the Wa. State Legislature has been approved by the majority of

voters, has been adopted and is now part of the Washington State Constitution.

28 NOVEMBER, 1910 1 367

AR2-9-3-001092 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves state Gov. hay left the state on 8 JUNE,1911 with lieut. Gov. Howell assuming the duties of

Governor .Gov. Hay returned to the state from the East on 19 JUNE, 1911.

1 366 and 368

AR2-9-3-001093 M.E. Hay Appointment Gov. Hay appoints W.H. Parry to represent him at the ground-breaking Celebration

of the Panama-California Exposition to be held in SanDiego, California, 19-22

JULY,1911

6 JULY, 1911 1 368

AR2-9-3-001094 M.E. Hay Proclamation- Reward offer Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation and offers a $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest

and conviction of the murderer(s) of Patrolman W.H. Cunliffe of the Seattle Police

Forcem murdered at 2A.M. on 17 JUNE, 1911.

22 JUNE, 1911 1 370


AR2-9-3-001095 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Kauffman Ralph Gov. Hay issues order to Judge Kauffman Superior Court Judge in Ellensburg, Wa. To

hold a Superior court session in Yakima County, beginning Friday, 11 AUGUST and

continuing as long as may be necessary.

9 AUGUST, 1911 1 371

AR2-9-3-001096 M.E Hay Appointment Gov. Hay appoints members of a commission to investigate the operation of coal

mines in Wa. State and to suggest amendments if deemed proper.

16, AUGUST, 1911 1 371

AR2-9-3-001097 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. hay issues a Proclamation which sets aside Saturday, 26 APRIL, 1911, as Made in

Washington and Booster Day and urges every citizen to purchase some Made in

Washington article and send to friends in the East a card or article extolling the

opportunities to be found in Wa. State for settlers and investors.

19 AUGUST, 1911 1 372

AR2-9-3-001098 M.E Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Monday, 4 SEPTEMBER, 1911 as Labor

Day, in recognition of the dignity of Labor

28 AUGUST, 1911 1 373

AR2-9-3-001099 M.E. Hay Nottification Gov. Hay informs Secretary of State Howell of his intention to leave the state 5

SEPTEMBER, 1911 and that Mr. Howell is to assume the duties of Governor until his

return.

5 SEPTEMBER, 1911 1 374

AR2-9-3-001100 Acting Gov. Howell Order to Judge Acting Gov. Howell issues order to Judge H.P. Bell of Superior Court in Snohomish

County to hold a session of Superior Court in Spokane County beginning Monday , 18

SEPTEMBER and continuing through 30 SEPTEMBER, 1911.

9 SEPTEMBER, 1911 1 375

AR2-9-3-001101 M.E. Hay returns to state Gov. Hay returned to the state and assumed his official duties as Governor. 29 SEPTEMBER, 1911 1 377AR2-9-3-001102 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation designating 12 OCTOBER, AS Columbus Day 4 OCTOBER, 1911 1 377AR2-9-3-001103 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge Lester Still of Superior Court in Coupeville, WA. To

hold a session of Superior Court in Kitsap County beginning Monday, 16 OCTOBER

for one week or for as long as may be necessary.

11 OCTOBER, 1911 1 378

AR2-9-3-001104 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER , 1911 as

Thanksgiving Day to be observed by all citizens.

3 NOVEMBER, 1911 1 379

AR2-9-3-001105 M.E. Hay Permission Granted Gov. Hay grants permission to Superior Court Judge Mason Irwin to remain out of

Wa. State for 2 months beginning 24 DECEMBER,1911 and ending 24 FEBRUARY,

1912

8 DECEMBER,1911 1 381

AR2-9-3-001106 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge F. K. P. Baske of Lincoln County to hold a session of

court at Republic from 4 JANUARY to 9 JANUARY, 1912

16 DECEMBER, 1911 1 381

AR2-9-3-001107 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation designating 26 FEBRUARY, 1912 as Booster Day , a day

in which he requests that WA. State citizens purchase made in Washington items and

send to friends in Eastern U. S. articles stating the many opportunities for settlers

and investors in the state.

27 JANUARY, 1912 1 382

AR2-9-3-001108 M. . E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation made at the request of President Taft that citizens

provide, as much as possible,relief to the famine - stricken districts of China through

the auspices of the American Red Cross.

29 JANUARY,1912 1 383

AR2-9-3-001109 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Thursday, 11 APRIL, 1912 as Arbor Day ,

a day to plant trees and shrubs which may also lead to a greater public interest in the

serious problem of forest protection and reforestation of timber areas.

20 FEBRUARY,1912 1 384

AR2-9-3-001110 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Friday, 12 APRIL as Good Roads Day and

asks that citizens utilize this day by actual work on public highways asFriday, , and

to develop interest in Good Roads.

20 FEBRUARY, 1912 1 385

AR2-9-3-001111 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation in regard to the near completion of the Panama Canal,

which, it is believed,will lead to an increase of population, business and wealth, and,

in addition,competition among competing states for this , thus appoints a committee

to be known as :THE PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ,

to be composed of 2 members from each commercial organization in Wa. State, and

whose duty it will be to increase to WA State its full share of the prosperity to come

with the opening of the Panama Canal.

28 FEBRUARY, 1912 1 386

AR2-9-3-001112 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues Proclamation for Wa. State citizens to continue to contribute as much

as they can to assist the famine- stricken districts of China and to send contributions

to the mayors of cities or to the State Board of the Red Cross which will then be

transmitted to the Wa. D. C. Treasurer.

8 MARCH, 1912 1 387

AR2-9-3-001113 M.E. Hay Designation of Fiscal Agent Gov. Hay designates the Equitable Trust Company of New York City as Fiscal Agent of

Wa. State in the City of New York for the term ending 8 APRIL, 1915

12 MARCH, 1912 1 388

AR2-9-3-001114 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Gov. Hay issues Order to Superior Court Judge W. P. Bell of Everett, Wa. To hold a

Superior Court session in Ferry County , beginning Wednesday , 20 MARCH, 1912


18 MARCH, 1912 1 388

AR2-9-3-001115 M.E. Hay Gov. leaves state Gov. Hay notified Secretary of State I. M. Howell that he will leave the state on 19

MARCH, 1912 for about 1 week.

18 MARCH, 1912 1 388

AR2-9-3-001116 M. E. Hay Gov. returns to state Gov. Hay returned to Wa. State. 26 MARCH, 1912 1 388AR2-9-3-001117 M.E. Hay Reward offered Gov. Hay issues a $1000 reward offer for the capture of John Turnow who is alleged

to have murdered John Bauer and Will Bauer on September 1911 and to have

recently murdered Deputies Sheriff Colin Mc Kenzie and A. V. Elmer; John Turnow is

believed to be in hiding in the forests of the Olympic Peninsula.

26 MARCH, 1912 1 389

AR2-9-3-001118 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay designates 11APRIL , 1912 as Arbor Day and recommends that every

teacher as 1or 2 boys to care for the trees during the dry summer months and to also

send the names of those volunteers to David Brown , President of the State Country

Life Commission of Spokane.

2 APRIL, 1912 1 390

AR2-9-3-001119 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Friday , 12 April from noon on as Good

Roads Day and as a legal holiday and requests that organizations prepare for

observance of the day by recognizing the importance of good roads.

2 APRIL, 1912 1 390

AR2-9-3-001120 M.E.Hay Reform of Court Procedures Gov. Hay appoints 10 members to a commission to consider and recommend to the

state legislature at its next session the enactment of specific laws for the reform of

procedure in the courts of Wa. State.

11 APRIL, 1912 1 391

AR2-9-3-001121 M.E.Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay designates Sunday, 12 May, 1912, the 2nd Sunday in May, as Mothers Day

Since the idea of recognizing mothers has been universally accepted and should

become an enduring custom.

April 29, 1912 1 391

AR2-9-3-001122 M.E.Hay Resignation of Judge Gay Wilson A. Gov. Hay accepts the resignation of Judge Day of the Superior Court of King County ,

effective 30 APRIL, 1912

13 APRIL, 1912 1 391

AR2-9-3-001123 M.E. Hay Appointment of Judge Smith Everett Gov. Hay appoints Everett Smith of Seattle as Judge of the Superior Court for King

County, Wa. State for the term ending the next general election to succeed Wilson R.

Gay, resigned.

15 APRIL, 1912 1 391


AR2-9-3-001124 M.E. Hay Funds Requested Gov. Hay requests that Wa. State citizens contribute generously to the flood victims of

the Lower Mississippi Valley , many of whom have been rendered homeless and in

dire need, and requests that contributions be made to the Members of the Board of

the Red Cross, and that this request is made at the request of President Taft.

18 APRIL, 1912 1 392

AR2-9-3-001125 M. E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, 1912, as Flag Day, in honor of

the 135th anniversary of the adoption by Congress of the Stars and Stripes and

recommends that citizens display the Flag on that day to indicate continuing

patriotism and to honor those who sacrificed their lives in defense of the flag.

9 MAY, 1912 1 393

AR2-9-3-001126 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Smith Sol Gov. Hay issues order to Judge Sol Smith of Superior Court in South Bend , Wa. To

hold a session of Superior Court in Spokane County , beginning Monday, 3 JUNE 1912

for 1 week.

31 MAY, 1912 1 395

AR2-9-3-001127 M. E. Hay Order to Judge McKinney H, E. Gov. Hay issues an Order to Judge Mckinney of Superior Court in Kelso, Wa to hold a

session of Superior Court in Kitsap County, beginning Monday, 10 JUNE, 1912, and

continuing for 1 week.

1 JUNE, 1912 1 396

AR2-9-3-001128 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Myers H. A. P.

Gov. Hay issues and Order to Judge Myers of Superior Court in King County to hold a

session of Superior Court in Ferry County , beginning 25 JUNE, 1912 and continuing

as long as necessary.

17 JUNE, 1912 1 396

AR2-9-3-001129 M.E. Hay removal from office Faletti John Gov. hay removes John Faletti, from office as a notary public as a result of his being

sentenced on 4 OCTOBER, 1911 IN King County Superior Court for a term of 2 to 15

years for the crime of grand larceny , and now serving such sentence .

5 JULY, 1912 1 398

AR2-9-3-001130 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay declares 5 AUGUST, 1912, AS Fire Prevention Day and urges citizens to

clean up and destroy combustible materials that have accumulated in private or

public areas and to test fire apparatus as well as to do all that is possible to lessen the

danger of fire.

30 JULY, 1912 1 399

AR2-9-3-001131 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay declares Monday, 2 SEPTEMBER, 1912 as Labor Day , in honor of Labor. 5 AUGUST, 1912 1 400

AR2-9-3-001132 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay declares Saturday, 31 AUGUST, 1912 as Made in Washington Day and

requests that Wa. State citizens purchase goods made in Wa. State and enjou the

excellence of the products manufactured in the state.

August 8, 1912 1 401

AR2-9-3-001133 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Baske F. K.P.

Gov. hay issues Order to judge Baske of Superior Court in Davenport, Wa. to hold a

session of Superior Court in Okanogan County, Wa. Beginning Monday 12 AUGUST,

1912 and continuing as long as may be necessary.

9 AUGUST, 1912 1 401

AR2-9-3-001134 M.E. Hay Notice of General Election Gov. Hay gives notice of General Election to be held on 5 NOVEMBER, 1912 to elect 7

Electors of President and Vice- President of the United States , 2 members of the U.S.

House of Representatives, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, 3 Judges of the Wa. State

Supreme Court, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General,

Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Public Lands and Insurance

Commissioner.

3 SEPTEMBER, 1912 1 402

AR2-9-3-001135 M.E. Hay Command to Electors Gov. Hays issues Command to Electors of the 36th Senate District in King County to

hold an election to fill the vacancy in the Wa. State Senate caused by the death of Sen.

John A. Whalley , the election to be held at the same time as the general election on 5

NOVEMBER , 1912,,, and the nominations to be held under the provisions of the direct

primary law.

5 SEPTEMBER, 1912 1 403

AR2-9-3-001136 M.E. Hay Delegates appointed Gov. appoints 7 delegates to the National Jubilee in Celebration of the 50th

anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation to be held in Washington D.C. 24

SEPTEMBER 1912

12 SEPTEMBER, 1912 1 403

AR2-9-3-001137 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge J Stanley Webster of Superior Court in Spokane, WA.

To hold a session of Superior Court in Jefferson County beginning 7 OCTOBER , 1912


16 SEPTEMBER, 1912 1 404

AR2-9-3-001138 M.E. Hay Certification Gov. Hay certifies that J.B. Ransom, R. G.Rayne, George W. and C. C. Beck have

presented their credentials to him. The men are engaged in a horseback trip to each

capital city in the union, proposing to end their trip in San Francisco during the

Panama Pacific Exposition

October 14, 1912 1 405

AR2-9-3-001139 M.E,> Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Sunday , 27 OCTOBER 1912 as

Tuberculosis Day and states that an organized effort needs to be made to inform and

educate the public of the dangers of the disease and the precautions needed to

prevent the spread of the disease.

15 OCTOBER, 1912 1 406

AR2-9-3-001140 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Smith Everett Gov. Hay issues an Order to Judge Everett Smith of Superior Court in Seattle to hold a

session of Superior Court in Kisap County beginning Thursday, 17 OCTOBER 1912


16 OCTOBER , 1912 1 407

AR2-9-3-001141 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Kauffman Ralph Gov. Hay issues order to Judge Ralph Kauffman of Superior Court in Elllensburg, Wa.

To hold a session of Superior Court in Kitsap County beginning 23 OCTOBER , 1912


21 OCTOBER, 1912 1 408

AR2-9-3-001142 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation designating Thursday, 28 NOVEMBER as

Thanksgiving Day in accordance with the Proclamation of the Presidential designate.

18 NOVEMBER, 1912 1 409

AR2-9-3-001143 M.E. Hay Reward offered person/persons Gov. Hay issues a $500 reward offer for the apprehension arrest and conviction of

the person/persons who murdered Chas. Newell.

20 NOVEMBER, 1912 1 410

AR2-9-3-001144 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Grimshaw W. A. Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge Grimshaw of Superior Court in Wenatchee, Wa. To

hold a Superior Court session in Douglas County , beginning prior to 15 DECEMBER,

1912.

22 NOVEMBER, 1912 1 410

AR2-9-3-001145 M.E. Hay Order to Judge Bell W. P. Gov. Hay issues Order to Judge Bell of Superior Court in Everett, Wa. To hold a session

of Superior Court in Jefferson County, beginning Tuesday, 10 DECEMBER , 1912,


23 NOVEMBER , 1912 1 411

AR2-9-3-001146 M.E, Hay Certificates of Election Gov. Hay issues Certificates of Election to John F. Main as Supreme Court Judge for 6

years , Wallace Mount as Supreme Court judge for 6 years, Overton G. Ellis, as

Supreme Court Judge for 6 years, H. A. Fishback for 6 years term as Insurance

Commissioner , William E. Humphrey , member of the U.S. House of Representatives

for the 1st Congressional District, Albert Johnson , member of the U.S. House of

Representatives for the 2nd Congressional District, Wm L. La Follette, member of the

U.S. House of Representatives for the 3rd Congressional District, J.A. Falconer and J.W.

Bryan , as members of the U.S. House of Representatives

16 DECEMBER, 1912 1 412


AR2-9-3-001147 M.E Hay Certification Gov. Hay certifies the election of Presidential Electors at the general election of 5

NOVEMBER, 1912

6 DECEMBER, 1912 1 414

AR2-9-3-001148 M.E. Hay Command to Electors Gov. Hay issues a command to the electors of the Wa. State 16th Representatives

District, to hold an election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives due to

the death of I.J. Appleman , the election to be held 8 JANUARY, 1913.

26 DECEMBER, 1912 1 414

AR2-9-3-001149 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation that the proposition of amending Section 1 of Article 2

of the State Constitution submitted to the voters at the general election on 5

NOVEMBER, 1912, in which a majority of the votes were for adoption of the

amendment , is now adopted and is a part of the Wa. State Constitution.

28 DECEMBER,1912 1 415

AR2-9-3-001150 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation that the proposition of amending Article 1 and adding

to the end of Article 1 2 new sections to be numbered sections 33 and 34 of Article 1

of the State Constitution submitted to the voters at the general election on 5

NOVEMBER, 1912, in which a majority of the votes were for adoption of the

amendment ,is now adopted and is a part of the WA. State Constitution.

28 DECEMBER, 1912 1 415

AR2-9-3-001151 M.E. Hay Proclamation Gov. Hay issues a Proclamation that the proposition submitted of amending Article 2

of the Wa. State Constitution by striking section 31, submitted to the voters at the

general election on 5 NOVEMBER, 1912,,, Iin which a majority of the votes were for

adoption of the amendment, is now adopted and is a part of the Wa. State

Constitution.

28 DECEMBER, 1912 1 416

AR2-9-3-001152 Ernest Lister Inauguration Gov. Ernest Lister was inaugurated at 2:10 P.M. in the State Capital Rotunda and was

administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Crout after

which Gov. Lister delivered his inaugural message to a joint session of the Senate and

House assembled in the corridors of the Capital Building.

15 JANUARY, 1913 1 420

AR2-9-3-001153 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Parrish George Gov. Lister issues an Extradition warrant for George Parrish who has been charged

with the crime of kidnapping in the state of Montana.

18 JANUARY, 1913 1 420

AR2-9-3-001154 Ernest Lister Pardon Revocation Graham Robert Gov. Lister issues A CONDITIONAL Pardon Revocation for Robert Graham 20 JANUARY, 1913 1 420-421AR2-9-3-001155 Ernest Lister Extradition Wasson Jack Gov. Lister issues requisition papers upon the Gov. of Utah for the extradition of Jack

Wasson for the violation of parole.

23 JANUARY, 1913 1 421

AR2-9-3-001156 Ernest Lister Extradition Spencer R.. D. Gov. Lister issues requisition papers upon the Governor of Oregon for the extradition

of R.D. Spencer for the violation of parole.

23 JANUARY, 1913 1 421

AR2-9-3-001157 Ernest Lister Extradition Brown Wm. Gov. Lister issues an application for requisition papers upon the U.S. Secretary of

State for the extradition of one Wm. Brown , whose true name is Walter Towers, who

escaped while under commitment to the Wa. State Reformatory and who is under

arrest at Ottawa, Canada.Papers were received 10 FEBRUARY,, 1913.

24 JANUARY,1913 1 421

AR2-9-3-001158 Ernest Lister Extradition Hoffman Fred D. Gov. Lister issues requisition papers upon the Governor of Illinois, upon the request

of George h.. Crandall , prosecuting attorney of Spokane County , for the

apprehension of Fred D. Hoffman , charged with the crime of wife desertion.

30 JANUARY, 1913 1 421

AR2-9-3-001159 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Jordon Ralph Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of Ohio, issues an Extradition Warrant for

the extradition of Ralph Jordon, for the crime of rape.

30 JANUARY, 1913 1 422

AR2-9-3-001160 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Bryant R. Leonard

Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of Alabama, issues an Extradition Warrant

for R. Leonard Bryant , under indictment for the crime of operating a gaming table.

31JANUARY, 1913 1 422

AR2-9-3-001161 Ernest Lister Appointment Neterer, coffman Gov. Lister appoints judge Jeremiah Neterer of Bellingham and the Hon. N.B. Coffman

of Chehalis to act as a committee to investigate the action of The Board of Regents of

the State University in the matter of a settlement with the Northern Pacific Railway

for the right-of-way across the University campus with the committee to report 1

MARCH, 1913. Hon. George h. Walker of Seattle was appointed on 10

FEBRUARY,1913 as a 3rd committee member.

8 and 10 FEBRUARY, 1913 1 422

AR2-9-3-001162 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Horton, Earl Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of Michigan, and upon the proper showing,

issues an Extradition Warrant for one Earl Horton, charged with the crime of wife

desertion.

14 FEBRUARY, 1913 1 422

AR2-9-3-001163 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Hackl Charles Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of Illinois, issues an Extradition Warrant

for one Charles Hackl , charged with the crime of Rape.

19 FEBRUARY, 1913 1 422

AR2-9-3-001164 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Flournoy Robert William

Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of California, issues an Extradition Warrant

for one Robert William Flournoy, charged with the crime of the abandonment of a

minor child.

24 FEBRUARY,1913 1 422-423

AR2-9-3-001165 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant McBain J. J. Gov. Lister, at the request of the Governor of California , issues an Extradition

Warrant for one J.J. McBain, charged with the crime of Passing Checks, No Funds.

24 FEBRUARY,1913 1 423

AR2-9-3-001166 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Bennett Samuel Gov. Lister, upon the request of the Mr. John J. Murphy, Prosecuting attorney of King

County, issues an Extradition requisition upon the proper showing, upon the

Governor of California, for the Extradition of one Samuel Bennett, charged with the

crime of grand larceny, committed in King CountyWa. State.

24 FEBRUARY, 1913 1 423

AR2-9-3-001167 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Sykes Albert Gov. Lister, upon the request of the Governor of Oregon, issues an Extradition

Warrant of one Albert Sykes, charged with the crime of assault with intent to rob.

26 FEBRUARY,1913 1 423

AR2-9-3-001168 Ernest Lister Extradition Finley Antoine Gov. Lister, upon the request of the Governor of Montana, issues an extradition

Warrant for one Antoine Finley,charged with the crime of Burglary in the First

Degree.

27 FEBRUARY, 1913 1 423

AR2-9-3-001169 Ernest Lister Extradition Ruff Henry Gov. Lister, upon the request of the Prosecuting Attorney of Chelan County,issues an

Extradition requisition upon the Governor of Oregon for one Henry Ruff, charged with

the crime of burglary in the Second Degree.

3 MARCH, 1913 1 423

AR2-9-3-001170 Ernest Lister Extradition Stewart C. B. Gov. Lister , at the request of the State Board of Control, issues an Extradition

requisition on the Governor of Colorado , for one C.B. Stewart, who violated the terms

of his conditional pardon.

8 MARCH, 1913 1 423-424

AR2-9-3-001171 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Langley W. M. Gov. Lister, honored requisition papers from the Governor of Oregon, for the

extradition of one W,M. Langley, charged with the crime of obtaining money under

false pretenses.

14 MARCH, 1913 1 424


AR2-9-3-001172 Ernest Lister Extradition Martin, conroy Pat Gov. Lister, at the request of J.E. Stewart, prosecuting attorney of Chehalis, made a

formal request of the U.S. Secretary of State, The Hon. William J. Bryanfor the

extradition , upon the Government of British Columbia, Canada, of one Pat Martin,

alias Pat Conroy, charged with the crime of Grand Larceny.

18 MARCH, 1913 1 424

AR2-9-3-001173 Ernest Lister Extradition Vaughn Jess Gov. Lister, at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney of Whitman County, issues an

Extradition requisition upon the Governor of Missouri, for one Jess Vaughn, charged

with the crime of carnal knowledge of a female child.

18 MARCH, 1913 1 424

AR2-9-3-001174 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Saturday, 5 APRIL, 1913 as APPLE DAY

and recommends that Wa. State citizens observe that day by advertising and boosting

Wa. State Apples and sell and serve apples in all the varieties of preparation as well

as to encourage the raising and distribution of apples.

18 MARCH, 1913 1 424-425

AR2-9-3-001175 Ernest Lister Extradition Seidlen R. Gov. Lister, at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney of Chelan County , issues an

Extradition requisition upon the Governor of California, for one R. Seidlen, charged

with the crime of Grand Larceny

26 MARCH, 1913 1 426

AR2-9-3-001176 Ernest Lister Appeals to Wa. State citizens Gov. Lister issues an appeal to the citizens of Wa. State to assist the flood sufferers in

Ohio and Indiana who have lost life and property

27 MARCH, 1913 1 426-427

AR2-9-3-001177 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating 10 APRIL,1913 as Arbor Day and urges

the citizens of Wa. State to observe this day by beautifying public and private

grounds .

27 MARCH, 1913 1 427

AR2-9-3-001178 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Andrews Charles T. Gov. Lister issues an Extradition Warrant for one Charles T. Andrews , honoring

requisition papers from the Governor of Ohio.

2 APRIL, 1913 1 428

AR2-9-3-001179 Ernest Lister Appointments Gov. Lister appoints State Senator Ralph Metcalf of Tacoma and Representative Clark

G. Black of Pomeroy as Wa. State Delegates to the American Commission to tour

Europe and inquire into the organization of agricultural business abroad. They are to

leave New York 26 APRIL, 1913 with the expenses of $2500 appropriated by the

legislalture for that purpose.

3 APRIL, 1913 1 428

AR2-9-3-001180 Ernest Lister Extradition Babcock Burt G. Gov. Lister issues requisition papers upon the Governor of Montana for the

extradition of Burt G. Babcock , charged with the crime of Forgery.

3 APRIL, 1913 1 428-429

AR2-9-3-001181 Ernest Lister Extradition Gov. Lister , at the request of the Prosecuting attorney of King County issues an

Extradition requisition upon the Governor of Florida for one Karl Leonhardh,

charged with the crime of making false affidavits as to creditors.

4 APRIL, 1913 1 429

AR2-9-3-001182 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Orlossky Henry Gov. Lister issues an Extradition Warrant for one Henry Orlossky ,charged with the

crime of embezzlement , honoring requisition papers from the Governor of New

Mexico

7 APRIL, 1913 1 429

AR2-9-3-001183 Ernest Lister Order to Judge French Walter M. Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Walter M. French of Port Orchard, Kitsap County, to

hold a court session for Judge E.K. Pendergastbeginning 19 APRIL, 1913, due to the

inability of Judge Pendergast to sit because 9of certain cases coming up that term.

14 APRIL, 1913 1 430

AR2-9-3-001184 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Mitchell John R. Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge John R. Mitchell of Olympia, Thurston County, to to

hear a case in the Superior Court in Pierce County on 1 MAY, 1913 , involving the

question of the increase of salaries to be allowed to the judges of Pierce County- Date

of hearing changed later to 14 MAY, 1913.

18 APRIL, 1913 1 430

AR2-9-3-001185 Ernest Lister Revocation of Pardon Robinson W. H. Gov. Lister revokes the Conditional Pardon of W. H. Robinson. 25 APRIL, 1913 1 430AR2-9-3-001186 Ernest Lister Extradition Brown Robert E. Gov. Lister , at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney of Spokane County, made

request upon the U.S. Secretary of State , for the issuance of requisition papers uppon

the Government of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, for the extradition of

one Robert E. Brown charged with the crime of Grand Larceny.

28 APRIL,1913 1 431

AR2-9-3-001187 Ernest Lister Extradition Calhoun, Throp Coleman, William Gov. Lister honored requisition papers from the Governor of Oregon, for the

extradition of Coleman Calhoun and William Throp, charged with the crime of buying

and receiving stolen goods.

7 MAY , 1913 1 432

AR2-9-3-001188 Ernest Lister Extradition Warrant Elmann John Gov. Lister honored requisition papers from the Governor of California for the

extradition of John Elmann , charged with the crime of passing fictitional checks

10 MAY, 1913 1 432

AR2-9-3-001189 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Saturday, 24 MAY, 1913 as Good Roads

Day and requests that citizens and organizations assist in the work of improving road

conditions in their localities and asks that school districts in the state set aside a part

of the school day on 23 MAY, 1913 for a discussion of and education in relation to

highway construction .

13 MAY, 1913 1 433

AR2-9-3-001190 Ernest Lister Extraditions and Pardons Gov. Lister issues extraditions and honors the requisitions from governors as well as

issuing pardons and revocations of pardons from page 434-442.

15 MAY-7 JULY ,1913 1 434-442

AR2-9-3-001191 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues proclamation in regard to 4 JULY, 1913 and designates that

Saturday 4 JULY BE DESIGNATED THE COUNTRY'S 137TH Natal Day and that while

traditionally Saturday is a half- day holiday, that Saturday be designated an all-day

holiday and be celebrated by ceremonies and displays.

2 JULY, 1913 1 443

AR2-9-3-001192 Ernest Lister Extraditions, Pardons, Revocation of Pardons Gov. Lister issues Extraditions and honors the Requisitions from Governors as well as

issuing Pardons and Revocations of Pardons and Releases from Parole.

7 JULY-18 AUGUST, 1913 1 444-450

AR2-9-3-001193 Ernest Lister Order to Judge McCrosskey R. L. Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge McCrosskey of Colfax, Whitman County to to hold

court session in Colville, Stevens County for 3 cases of order to show cause why

injunction for pendente lite should not issue.Cases set for 14 JULY, 1913. Judge W. J.

Jackson advises aaffidavit of prejudice has been filed.

14 JULY, 1913 1 445

AR2-9-3-001194 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Saaturday , AUGUST 23, 1913 as Made-

In-Washington Day and urges that Wa. State citizens make purchases ofitems made in

Washington and acquaint themselves with the excellence of the goods manufactured

in the state.

16 AUGUST, 1913 1 451

AR2-9-3-001195 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Monday, 1 SEPTEMBER, 1913 as Labor

Day and requests that citizens observe the day.

16 AUGUST, 1913 1 452

AR2-9-3-001196 Ernest Lister Extraditions, Pardons, Revocation of Pardons Gov. Lister issues Extraditions and honors the Requisitions from Governors as well as

issuing pardons and revocations of pardonsand releases from Prison in regard to final

discharge.

23 AUGUST, 1913-29 SEPTEMBER, 1913 1 453-465

AR2-9-3-001197 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Sunday, 9 NOVEMBER, 1913 as Purity

Sunday and urges the citizens of Wa. State to organize to combat the influences and

operations of commercialized vice as typifyed in the so-called White Slave Traffic and

to work toward the attainmnent of a higher and better standard of morality.

30 SEPTEMBER, 1913 1 458


AR2-9-3-001198 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 NOVEMBER, 1913 as

Thanksgiving Day and states that this has been a most successful year for

Washington State and great progress has been made on many fronts- increasing our

acreage under production and with new enterprises.

8 NOVEMBER,1913 1 466

AR2-9-3-001199 Ernest Lister Extraditions, Pardons , Revocations of Pardons , Final Discharge and Restoration of Civil Rights Gov. Lister issues Extraditions and honors the Requisition from Governors as well as

issuing Pardons and revocations of Pardons and Final Discharge and Releases from

Prison along with Restoration of Civil Rights.

14 NOVEMBER-1913- 3 MARCH, 1914 1 467-485

AR2-9-3-001200 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Claypool C. E. Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Claypool of Thurston County Superior Court to

preside over criminal trial cases since the judge scheduled to preside in Okanagan

County has been disqualified to sit in the trial of these cases.

12 AUGUST, 1914 1 477

AR2-9-3-001201 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 14 MARCH, 1913 as Salmon Day

and urges that those residing in Wa. State partake of salmon in all its forms of

preparation , especially since the value of the salmon pack in Puget Sound and the

Columbia River has exceeded the pack in any previous year and since efforts are

being made to have one day each year designated as National Salmon day .

28 FEBRUARY, 1914 1 486

AR2-9-3-001202 Ernest Lister Extraditions, Pardons Gov. Lister issues Extraditions and honors the Requisitions fron Governors as well as

issuing Pardons

3 MARCH, 1914 1 487

AR2-9-3-001203 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 10 APRIL, 1914 as Arbor Day

and recommends that the public as well as school children throughout the state plant

trees and shrubs on both public and private property.

10 MARCH, 1914 1 488

AR2-9-3-001204 Ernest Lister Leave to Judge Bard Ernest W. Gov. Lister grants an extension of leave to Judge Bard , Superior Court Judge from

Pierce County from 28 MARCH,1914 to 1 MAY , 1914

10 MARCH, 1914 1 489

AR2-9-3-001205 Ernest Lister Extraditions, Warrants, conditional pardons pardons, Discharges Rewards offered dons, Discharges, Rewards offered

Gov. Lister issues Extraditions, Warrants, Conditional Pardons, Pardons, Discharges

and Rewards offered

13 MARCH, 1914-9 JUNE, 1914 1 490-505

AR2-9-3-001206 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 2 MAY, 1914, AS WOMAN'S

INDEPENDENCE DAY and recommends that the people of Wa. State join in the

various programs arranged in celebration of the progress made and for continuing

the success of the Woman Suffrage movement. There has been widespread interest

in women obtaining the ballot.

25 APRIL, 1914 1 497

AR2-9-3-001207 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 22 MAY, 1914 as Good Roads Day

and recommends that on that day people of Wa. State give attention and assistance

to the subject of roads so that there will be a fuller realization of the practical value

and importance of good highways.

2 MAY, 1914 1 499

AR2-9-3-001208 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 10 MAY, 1914 as Mothers Day ,

to be observed by acts of kindness and respect to the mothers of Wa. State

6 MAY, 1914 1 501

AR2-9-3-001209 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Clifford M. L. Gov. Lister issues order to Judge Clifford of Superior Court in Pierce County to preside

over cases in Snohomish County beginning 11 JUNE,1914 this order superceding a

previous order to Judge Pendergast who will be unable to reach Everett, Snohomish

County by the opening of court on 11 JUNE, 1914.

10 JUNE,1914 1 505

AR2-9-3-001210 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Alston Guy G. Gov. Lister issues order to Judge Alston to preside over a criminal case in the

Okanogan County beginning Thursday, 11 JUNE, 1914, since Judge Pendergast, the

regular judge in Superior Court in Okanogan County ,has been disqualified.

10 JUNE, 1914 1 505

AR2-9-3-001211 Ernest Lister Reqisitions, Revocations of Conditional Pardons, Pardons, Final Releases from Incarceration and Parole, Suspension of Warrant of Extradition

Gov. Lister issues Requisitions from Governors, Pardons, Conditional Pardons and

Revocation of Conditional Pardons as well as Final Releases from Incarceration and

Parole

13 JUNE,1914- 15 OCTOBER 1914 1 505-528

AR2-9-3-001212 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Sessions Joseph Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Sessions of Superior Court to preside in the trial of

cases in O'Reille County on 23 JUNE, 1914.

20 JUNE, 1914 1 507

AR2-9-3-001213 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Bell Ralph Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Bell , Superior Court Judge in Snohomish County, to

hold a Court session in Skagit County beginning 20 JULY, 1914 due to the vacancy of

the judgeship by reason of the death of the incumbent, the vacancy not yet filled by

the governor.

13 JULY, 1914 1 511

AR2-9-3-001214 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Blake Bruce Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Blake of Superior Court in Spokane County to hold a

Superior Court session in Okanogan County beginning Saturday, 15 SEPTEMBER ,

1914 due to an issue involving primary electors and a county seat removal case.

3 SEPTEMBER, 1914 1 521

AR2-9-3-001215 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Sessions Joseph Gov. Lister has issued an Order to Judge Sessions of of Lincoln County Superior Court

to preside at the trial of non-jury cases , in which affidavits of prejudice have been

filed against the regular judge , Judge Jackson.

28 SEPTEMBER, 1914 1 526-527

AR2-9-3-001216 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 22 AUGUST, as Made-in-

Washington Day, and urges that the people of Wa. State call for Wa.- made products

when making purchases and acquaint themselves with the excellence of the products

made in the state.

13 AUGUST, 1914 1 517

AR2-9-3-001217 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Monday, 7 SEPTEMBER as Labor Day

and recommends that citizens join in an observance of the day.

18 AUGUST, 1914 1 518

AR2-9-3-001218 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation giving notice that a General Election will be held on

3 NOVEMBER, 1914 when voters will elect one U.S. Senator and three Judges of the

Supreme Court.

3 SEPTEMBER , 1914 1 520

AR2-9-3-001219 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating 4 OCTOBER, 1914 as Day of Prayer due

to the ongoing War which has resulted in the loss of life and , In line with the

President ,of the U.S. asks that all the citizens of the U.S. pray so that the warring

nations may be made to see the wrongs inflicted and the loss of life and property.

16 SEPTEMBER, 1914 1 524


AR2-9-3-001220 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation giving notice that measures will be submitted to the

public at the General Election - An Amendment to the Constitution proposed by the

legislature (section 33, Article 2 ) enabling alien residents of this state to acquire by

purchase and hold lands lying within the municipal corporations and providing for

the escheat of the common school fund in case the owner becomes a non-resident of

the state for the term of 5 years. In addition Referendum Measure #1 to establish a

retirement fund to be used in payment of annuities and benefits to retired teachers,

principals, and superintendents of the public schools in Wa. State and also

Referendum Measure #2- providing for the construction, maintenance and operation

of a system of storage and irrigation works for the purpose of irrigating lands in

Grant, Adams, Chelan, and Douglas Counties including lands in the Quincy Valley and

creating a state reclamation Board and providing for the sale of state bonds not

exceeding $40, 000,000.

25 SEPTEMBER, 1914 1 525

AR2-9-3-001221 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation, along with the other Westeern Governors,

designating Tuesday, 20 OCTOBER, 1914, as National Apple Day, and also designates

the week of 19 OCTOBER-24 OCTOBER as Apple Week and asks that Wa. State

citizens purchase a box of Washington applesand further recommends that they also

try to prepare the many delicious dishes that can be made from the Washington apple

as well as calling the Washington apple to the attention of friends and relatives in

other states as well as considering how to market the Washington apple.

14 OCTOBER, 1914 1 529

AR2-9-3-001222 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation, along with the U.S. president designating Thursday,

26 NOVEMBER, 1914 as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer and makes note that this is

the 25th milestone in the history of Washington state - 25 years of development and

progress having grown from a territory with a scattered population of a little over

three hundred thousand to a state whosse population now numbers almost a million

and a half.He also asks that Wa. state citizens share our bountiful harvest with those

involved in the war and armed conflict.

14 NOVEMBER, 1914 1 535

AR2-9-3-001223 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation that Initiative Measure #8- an act to prohibit the

collection of remuneration or fees from the workers for the securing of employment

or furnishing information leading thereto, and providing a penalty for the "violation

thereof " submitted to the electorate of Wa. State at the general election of 3

NOVEMBER, 1914 under the provisions of Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution

of the state of Washington and Chapter 138 of the session Laws of 1913, has been

approved and certified by Hon. I.M. Howell, Wa. Secretary of State. and has been

adopted and is now a law of the State of Washington .

3 DECEMBER, 1914 1 538

AR2-9-3-001224 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation that Initiative Measure #3 - " AN ACT prohibiting the

manufacture, sale, or other disposition of intoxicating liquors, except in certain

cases;regulating the keeping, use and transportation of the same; providing for the

enforcement of this act; and fixing punishment and penalties for the violation thereof"-

submitted to the electorate of the State of Washington at the general election on 3

NOVEMBER, 1914 UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1 oF A RTICLE 11 OF THE

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND CHAPTER 138 of the session

laws of 1913 , has been approved and certified by Hon. I. M. Howell , has been

adopted and is now a law of the State of Washington.In addition, in conformity with

with the Order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Thurston County ,

entered 4 DECEMBER, 1914, in that certain cause entitled "J. L. Gottstein, Arthur

Eastheim and F. V. Fisher, co-partners doing business under the firm name of M&K

Gottstein, Plaintiffs vs. Ernest Lister , as Governor of the State of Washington, I.M.

Howell, as Secretary of State of the State of Washington, W.V. Tanner, as Attorney

General of the State of WAshington, and Thomas L O'Leary, as Prosecuting Attorney of

Thurston County, Defendants" Gov. Lister accompanies this Proclamation with the

5 DECEMBER, 1914 1 540-541

AR2-9-3-001225 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday , 26 DECEMBER, 1914, a legal

holiday in the State of Washington, due to Christmas this year falling on Friday. And

many lines of business and many people would be convenienced by the suspension of

business on the day following Christmas Day for the reason that such day comes

between two legal holidays.

19 DECEMBER, 1914 1 544

AR2-9-3-001226 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues proclamation designating 12 MARCH, 1915, as SALMON DAY IN

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON and URGES AND RECOMMENDS that the people of the

State of Washington partake of the salmon and try to have it included in the menus

of the day as well as adopt plans for giving publicity to Washington salmon

throughout the state and the nation. Gov. Lister joins the Governors of otheer states

with a view towards making the observance of the day national in character.

1 MARCH, 1915 1 554

AR2-9-3-001227 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 9 APRIL, 1915 as Arbor day and

RECOMMENDS AND URGES that on that day Wa. State citizens join with school

children and their teachers in planting trees and shruberry on school premises and

on other public as well as private property to beautify the State of Washington.and to

promote the principle of conservation.

17 MARCH, 1915 1 556

AR2-9-3-001228 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 15 MAY, 1915, as GOOD ROADS

DAY and URGES AND RECOMMENDS that the people of the State of Washington , as

individuals, give attention and assistance to the subject of roads, their construction

and betterment and that organizations in the state carry out such plans that will

result along the practical observance of the day. This is important because many

citizens from other parts of the country may visit in the state and may decide to

remain here and good roads are the means of transportation of these visitors.

12 APRIL, 1915 1 560

AR2-9-3-001229 Ernest Lister requisitions, pardons, revocations of pardons, final discharges, clemency Gov. Lister issues requisitions, pardons, requisitions of pardons, final discharge from

incarceration, clemency

1 530-532

AR2-9-3-001230 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation offering reward of $500 for the apprehension, arrest

and conviction of a gang of five bandits which robbed the First National Bank of Pedo-

Wooley on the night of 17 OCTOBER, 1914.

26 OCTOBER, 1914 1 532


AR2-9-3-001231 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister offers $100 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of John

Doe who on 26 OCTOBER assaulted Victor Vujosevich at Ellensburg, Washington

inflicting injuries that resulted in his death.

9 NOVEMBER, 1914 1 533

AR2-9-3-001232 Ernest Lister Special Election Gov. Lister calls a Special Election for 8 DECEMBER, 1914 due to the death of W.D.

Coiter in the 25th Senatorial District

10 NOVEMBER, 1914 1 533

AR2-9-3-001233 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge W.O. Chapinau of Superior Court in Pierce County to

preside at the trial of criminal cases in Okanogan County , beginning 2P.M. on

Monday, 16 NOVEMBER, 1914, due to affidavits of prejudice having been filed

against Hon. E. K. Pendergast, the regular judge of Superior Court . An order to Judge

Claypool has also been issued to proceed to Tacoma and take the bench for Judge

Chapinau beginning Monday, 16 NOVEMBER, 1914.

10 NOVEMBER, 1914 1 533-534

AR2-9-3-001234 Ernest Lister Requisitions, pardons, revocations of pardons, final discharges, restoration of rights Gov. lister issues requisitions pardons, revocations of pardons , final discharges from

incarceration and restoration of civil rights.

23 NOVEMBER, 1914- 29 MARCH 1915 1 536-549

AR2-9-3-001235 Ernest Lister Requisitions,pardons, revocation of pardons final release from parole and prison Gov. Lister issues requisitions, pardons, requisitions of pardons, final discharge from

incarceration, restoration of civil rights , reprieve for 30 days

15 APRIL- 30 JUNE1915 1 561-576

AR2-9-3-001236 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Dykenau of Superior Court in King County to preside

at the trial of cases in O'reille County beginning Thursday, 14 DECEMBER 1914 qnd

has also issued an Order to Judge Card Superior Court Judge in Pierce County to

preside at Superior Court in Seattle, King County since incompleted work in other

counties in his judicial district renders it impossible for Judge Dykenau to preside at

trials in O'Reille County.

11 DECEMBER , 1914 1 542-543

AR2-9-3-001237 Ernest Lister Certificates of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificates of Election for L. Jones for U.S. Senator for a 6 year term

beginning 4 MARCH, 1915, for William E. Humphrey, for U.S. Representative for the

1st Congressional District for a 2 year term beginning 4 MARCH 1915, TO Lindley

Hadley as U.S. Representative for the 2nd Congressional District for a 2 year term

beginning 4 MARCH, 1915, to Albert Johnson for U.S. Representative for the 3rd

Congressional District beginning 4 MARCH, 1915, to William L. La Follette as U.S.

Representative for the 4th Congressional District for a 2 year term beginning 4

MARCH, 1915 and to C.C. Dill as U. S. Representative for the 5th Congressional

District beginning 4 MARCH , 1915 for a 2 year term.

28 DECEMBER, 1914 1 546

AR2-9-3-001238 Ernest Lister Certificates of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificates of Election to Stephen J. Chadwick, O. R. Holcomb, and

Herman D. Crow due to their election to the Wa. State Supreme Court for the 6 year

term beginning 11 JANUARY, 1915

31 DECEMBER, 1914 1 546

AR2-9-3-001239 Ernest Lister Appointment of Judge Gov. Lister appointed Bert Leuie a Judge of the Superior Court for Benton, Adams and

Franklin Counties for the term beginning 11 JANUARY, 1915 and ending with the

next general election due to the resignation of O. R. Holcomb , effective 10 JANUARY,

1915.

2 JANUARY, 1915 1 547

AR2-9-3-001240 Ernest Lister Agreements with U.S. Navy Gov. Lister signed, in duplicate, agreements with the U.S.A. Navy covering

assignments of the U.S.S. Goldsborough and the U.S.S. Fox to the State of Washington

in the status of "Outright Loans" and the assignment of the U.S.S. Vicksburg to the

State of Washington in the status of "Reverse Commissions."

5 JANUARY, 1915 1 547

AR2-9-3-001241 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge W.L.Clifford, Judge of Superior Court in Pierce

County to Preside at trials of cases for the regular jury calendar beginning Monday,

15 MARCH, 1915 in Spokane County.

9 MARCH, 1915 1 555

AR2-9-3-001242 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge John K. Mitchell Superior Court Judge in Thurston

and Mason Counties to preside over Judge Humphries cases in Seattle, King County

beginning 26 APRIL and continuing one week if necessary .

22 APRIL, 1915 1 562

AR2-9-3-001243 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge John K. Mitchell , Superior Court Judge in Thurston

and Mason Counties to preside at trial of cases in Superior Court in Spokane

beginning 24 MAY, 1915

2 MAY, 1915 1 568

AR2-9-3-001244 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Guy C. Alston of Superior Court in Snohomish County

to preside at the trial of jury cases in South Bend, Pacific County beginning Monday,

14 JUNE 1915 .

1 569

AR2-9-3-001245 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge of the Superior Court of Pacific and Wakhiakum to

preside at the trial of cases in Spokane, Spokane County, beginning Monday 14 JUNE,

1915.

12 JUNE, 1915 1 572

AR2-9-3-001246 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister issues $500 reward for the apprehension , arrest and conviction of the

murderer/murderers of Fred Weiss on or about 3 JUNE, 1915 in Thurston County.

15 JUNE,1915 1 573

AR2-9-3-001247 Ernest Lister Requisitions, Revocations of Conditional Pardons, Pardons, Final Releases from Incarceration and Parole, Suspension of Warrant of Extradition

1 JULY, 1915 2 1-

AR2-9-3-001248 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Ben Shieke, Superior Court Judge in Grays Harbor,

to preside at trial in Pacific County , of 4 non-jury cases beginning 5 AUGUST, 1915.

27 JULY,1915 2 3

AR2-9-3-001249 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 21 AUGUST, 1915, as Made -in-

Washington Day and urges and recommends that Wa. State citizens give preference

to articles manufactured in Wa. State when making their purchases and continue that

throughout the year , thus adding to the development and progress of Wa. State.

5 AUGUST ,1915 2 5

AR2-9-3-001250 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Monday, 6 SEPTEMBER 1915, AS Labor

Day and recommends that Wa. State citizens observe the day in keeping with the

spirit and importance of the Labor movement.

10 AUGUST,1915 2 9

AR2-9-3-001251 Acting Gov. Louis Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Louis Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 30 AUGUST-4

SEPTEMBER as Peach Week and urges Wa. State citizens to purchase Wa. State

peaches , to can and preserve as much of Wa. State peaches as they require , and asks

that all commercial establishments and restaurants purchase Wa. State peaches so

that Peach Week will be a success.

25 AUGUST, 1915 2 11

AR2-9-3-001252 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge John R. Mitchell Superior Court Judge in Thurston

and Mason County, to preside at the hearings of 2disbarment proceedings in

snohomish County, on Saturday a25 SEPTEMBER, 1915

20 SEPTEMBER, 1915 2 13


AR2-9-3-001253 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 9 OCTOBER, 1915, as Fire

Prevention Day, and recommends that all public buildings, factories and homes be

cleaned of rubbish accumulations and that heating, lighting and fire extinguishing

apparatus be examined and repaired if defective, that fire drills be held as well as

lectures be given in the public schools on Friday, 8 OCTOBER, by representatives of

fire departments on the common hazards of fire, or ,if not available, then asks that

teachers deliver that information.

27 SEPTEMBER, 1915 2 15

AR2-9-3-001254 Ernest Lister Requisitions, final release from incarceration, pardons, conditional pardons,revocations from pardons, release from parole, commutation of sentence

4 OCTOBER-1915- 4 NOVEMBER, 1915 2 16-22

AR2-9-3-001255 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues order to Judge Guy Alston, Superior Court Judge in Snohomish

County, to preside at the trial of cases in Bend, Pacific County, beginning Monday, 18

OCTOBER, 1915 and continuing for 1 week.

6 OCTOBER, 1915 2 16

AR2-9-3-001256 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Ralph Kaufman, Superior Court Judge for Kittitas

County, to preside at the trial of cases in Colville, Stevens County beginning Monday,

15 NOVEMBER, 1915 and continuing for 1 week .

4 NOVEMBER, 1915 2 23


2 NOVEMBER 1915- 9 DECEMBER, 1915 2 23-28

AR2-9-3-001258 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 25 NOVEMBER, 1915 as a day

of Thanksgiving and Prayer and urges that Wa. State citizens gather together and give

thanks receive inspiration from the poem he quotes of an unnamed poet.

13 NOVEMBER,1915 2 24-25

AR2-9-3-001259 Ernest Lister Deed filed Gov. Lister files a deed with the Secretary of State whereby the Pacific Realty

Company transfers to Wa. State for Public Park purposes a certain tract of land in

Whatcom County , the deed having been recorded on 4 DECEMBER, 1915 by the

Auditor of Whatcom County in Volume 137, page 325 of the deed records of

Whatcom County.

9 DECEMBER, 1915 2 29


13 DECEMBER,1915 2 29-33

AR2-9-3-001261 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues order to Judge H.O. Chapinau , Superior Court Judge for Pierce

County, to preside over the trial of cases in Klikitat County, on 18 and 19 JANUARY,

1916, and then to proceed to Skamania County, to preside over the trial of cases on 20

and 21 JANUARY, 1916 , due to the usual presiding judge requiring to be in Cowlitz

county to preside over the trial of insurance cases brought by the Mountain Timber

Co.

12 JANUARY, 1916 2 34

AR2-9-3-001262 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 JANUARY, 1916, AS Relief

Day For Jewish War Sufferers due to the sufferings of Hebrews in the various

countries engaged in the war in Europe and recognition of the situation has been

taken by Congress and the President of the U.S. and urges Wa. Staate citizens give on

that day to the suffering Jews of Europe.

19 JANUARY, 1916 2 35

AR2-9-3-001263 Ernest Lister Requistions, final release from incarceration, pardons, conditional pardons, revocations from pardons, release from parole, permission to leave the stae, restoration of civil rights

20 JANUARY- 9 MARCH 1916 2 34- 43

AR2-9-3-001264 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Guy Alston, Superior Court Judge in Snohomish

County, to assist in the work of the court in Spokane, Spokane County, beginning

Wednesday, 23 FEBRUARY, 1916 , due to the illness ofone judge and the death in the

family of another in that court.

21 FEBRUARY, 1916 2 38

AR2-9-3-001265 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating the week of 3 APRIL-9 APRIL, 1916 AS

WESTERN CONSUMERS' WEEK and urges that individuals and organizations arrange

programs that will assist in furthering the growth and prosperity of manufacturing in

Wa. State

7 MARCH, 1916 2 44

AR2-9-3-001266 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge Walter M. French, Kitsap County Superior Court

Judge, to preside over trial of cases for one week beginning 13 MARCH,1916 in

Spokane County.

9 MARCH,1916 2 45

AR2-9-3-001267 Ernest Lister Certificate of Approval Gov. Lister signed and filed with the Secretary of State a certificate of approval

covering the Seal of the Office of State Bank Examiners.

13 MARCH, 1916 2 45

AR2-9-3-001268 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues a Proclamation designating Friday, 14 APRIL, 1916 as Arbor and

Bird Day in Washington State , and urges that good citizens pay attention to the

environment which can be enhanced by trees, plants and bird life and recommends

that citizens plant and beautify the grounds around them .

13 MARCH, 1916 2 45-46


15 MARCH- 10 APRIL, 1916 2 47-79

AR2-9-3-001270 Ernest Lister Appointment of judge Gov. Lister appoints George D. Abel of Hoquiam a judge of the Superior Court in

Gray's Harbor for the term ending in the next general election due to the death of the

prior judge.

29 MARCH,1916 2 50

AR2-9-3-001271 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the

assailants of Kate Swift and Mrs. Wheeler at their houses in Seattle on the night of 6

APRIL. 1916.

13 APRIL,1916 2 51

AR2-9-3-001272 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues order to Judge George D. Abel Superior Court Judge in Grays Harbor,

to preside over a hearing of matters for which the regular judge is disqualified, in

Vancouver, Clark County, beginning Tuesday, 25 APRIL, 1916

24 APRIL, 1916 2 52

AR2-9-3-001273 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 16 MAY, 1916, AS Good Roads

Dayand urges Wa. State citizens to devote time and effort to the highways of the state

, so as to increase their value and efficiency and to do all they can in maintaining the

roads in the state.

18 APRIL, 1916 2 53

AR2-9-3-001274 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge G.M. Easterday of Pierce County Superior Court to

preside at the hearing of cases set for Monday, 15 MAY, 1916 and continuing for one

week in Spokane County, owing to the continued illness of the regular judges.

12 MAY, 1916 2 58

AR2-9-3-001275 Ernest Lister Revocation of Notary Public Commission Gov. Lister has revoked and cancelled the commission as Notary Public, of Millard

Harrison Jr., of Port Angeles ,issued on 24 AUGUST, 1914, and has removed him from

office.

23 MAY, 1916 2 60

AR2-9-3-001276 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge M.L.Clifford, Pierce County Superior Court Judge, to

preside at the trial of cases in Spokane, Spokane County, beginning Monday, 12

JUNE1916 and continuing one week due to the continued illness of one of the

regular judges.

7 JUNE, 1916 2 63

AR2-9-3-001277 Ernest Lister Proclamation-Reward Offered Gov. Lister issues Proclamation-Reward Offer of $250 for the arrest of John Gillies

and for his delivery into the custody of the Thurston County Sheriff.

10 JULY, 1916 68ALSO SEE PAGE 70- BOTTOM


AR2-9-3-001278 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating the week of 14 AUGUST-19 AUGUST ,

1916, as MADE-IN-WASHINGTON WEEK and recommends that during that week that

the citizens of Wa. State buy Washington-made products and that organizations in the

state carry out programs that will increase the market for Wa. state products.

26 JULY,1916 2 71

AR2-9-3-001279 Ernest Lister Assent of Governor to Act approved by the President of U.S. Gov. Lister , on account of Legislature of Wa. State. gives the assent of Wa. State to

such provisions of the act ,approved by the President of the U.S. 11 JULY, 1916, and

entitled "an act to provide that the U.S. shall aid the state in the construction of rural

post roads and for other purposes" as pertains to the state of Washington.

1 AUGUST, 1916 2 72

AR2-9-3-001280 Ernest Lister Gov. signs agreement Gov. Lister signs in triplicate annual agreement between the U.S. Geological survey

and the state of Washington covering work in water resources.

7 AUGUST, 1916 2 73

AR2-9-3-001281 Ernest Lister Leave of absence Carroll John E. Gov. Lister grants leave of abssence for 90 days to Justice of the Peace John E. Carroll

of King County due to his having been mustered into the service of the U.S. As a major

I the 2nd Washington Infantry National Guard of the U.S.

7 AUGUST, 1916 2 73

AR2-9-3-001282 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Monday, 4 SEPTEMBER, 1916, as LABOR

DAY IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON to devote one day each year to the problems

and accomplishments of labor

22 AUGUST, 1916 2 75

AR2-9-3-001283 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation giving notice of General Election to be held 7

NOVEMBER, 1916,,,TO ELECT A Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State,

Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent

of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, one United States Senator, three

Judges of the Supreme Court for six year terms, One Judge of the Supreme Court for a

four year term and seven Presidential Electors.

1 SEPTEMBER, 1916 2 77

AR2-9-3-001284 Ernest Lister Revocation of Notary Public Commission Gov. Lister revokes and cancels the commission as Notary Public issued 26 OCTOBER,

1912, TO w.r. Calderwood due to the fact that the surety bondhas gone into the hands

of a receiver and efforts made to obtain a new bond have been unavailing due to Mr.

Calderwood having left his former address with no forwarding address left by him.

6 SEPTEMBER,1916 2 78

AR2-9-3-001285 Ernest Lister Resignation Accepted Gov. Lister accepts the resignation of Estelle Heinemann as a Notary Public for Wa.

State.


AR2-9-3-001286 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Monday, 9 OCTOBER, 1916 as FIRE

PREVENTION DAY and recommends that on that day all public buildings, factories

and homes be cleaned of rubbish , that wiring and flues be examined for flaws,that

fire-fighting apparatus be examined for defects and that fire drills be held in schools,

factories and other places and that information be provided to the public about fire

prevention.

18 SEPTEMBER, 1916 2 80

AR2-9-3-001287 Ernest Lister Requisitions, final release from incarceration, pardons, conditional pardons,revocations from pardons, release from parole, commutation of sentence, permission to leave the state, to leave the county

18 SEPTEMBER, 1916- 8 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 81-100

AR2-9-3-001288 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Judge John R. Mitchell of Thurston and Mason County

Superior Court to preside at the trial of cases in Spokane, Spokane County Superior

Court beginning Monday 13 NOVEMBER, 1916 and continuing for one week.

13 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 85

AR2-9-3-001289 Ernest Lister Resignation of Judge Gov. Lister accepts the resignation of Judge J. Stanley Webster, of Spokane County,

effective immediately.

16 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 85

AR2-9-3-001290 Ernest Lister Appointment of Judge Gov. Lister appoints J.W. Gerand as Superior Court Judge in Spokane County , to

succeed J. Stanley Webster who has resigned and continuing until the Judge

regularly elected by the voters of Spokane County is qualified to office.

16 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 85-87

AR2-9-3-001291 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER.1916 as a day

of Thanksgiving and Prayer and while citizens here can give thanks for the bounty

and prosperity asks them, to remember those abroad who have experienced

suffering.

17 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 86

AR2-9-3-001292 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints J. Stanley Webster as a member of the Spokane County Supreme

Court , succeeding Frederick Bausman,resigned, heretofor appointed to succeed

Herman D. Crow and continuing until the judge regularly elected by the voters of Wa.

State is qualified to office.

16 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 87

AR2-9-3-001293 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints C. Neal of Colville,Wa. As a Superior Court judge for Wa. State , to

succeed to the unexpired term of Judge Pendergast, deceased.

17 NOVEMBER, 1916 2 87

AR2-9-3-001294 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judge D.F.

Wright to preside over the trial of cases in Spokane , Spokane County, for a period of

one week, beginning 7 DECEMBER, 1916

6 DECEMBER, 1916 2 88

AR2-9-3-001295 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues order to Judge Ernest M. Card , Pierce County Superior Court judge,

to preside at the trial of cases in Chehalis , Lewis County, in which affidavits of

prejudice have been filed against the regular Judge , and also a Judge called in by the

regular judge, beginning at 9:30 on Thursday morning, 14 DECEMBER, 1916.

13 DECEMBER, 1916 2 89

AR2-9-3-001296 Ernest Lister Certificate of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificate of Election as Justice of the Supreme Court to J. Stanley

Webster

23 DECEMBER, 1916 2 93

AR2-9-3-001297 Ernest Lister Reduction of Fine Gov. Lister reduces the fine of $100 and costs to $25 and costs imposed on Clyde

German, by a Kittitas Superior Court Judge on 25 SEPTEMBER, 1916, for the crime of

assault in the third degree.

23 DECEMBER, 1916 2 93

AR2-9-3-001298 Ernest Lister Proclamation-Reward Offered Gov. Lister issues Proclamation offering a $200 reward for the apprehension, arrest

and delivery to the King County Sheriff of one Percy Allen.

28 DECEMBER, 1916 2 94

AR2-9-3-001299 Ernest Lister Certificates of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificates of Election to George E. Morris, Mark A. Fullerton and

Emmett N. Parker, as Justices of the Wa. State Supreme Court for the six year term

beginning 17 JANUARY, 1917; to John Meiler , Lindley K. Hadley, Albert Johnson,

William L. La Follette and C.C. Dill, as members of the U.S. House of Representatives

for the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Wa. State Congressional Districts for two

year terms beginning March 4, 1917 and to Miles Poindexter as U.S. Senator for the

six year term beginning 4 MARCH, 1917.

28 DECEMBER, 1917 2 96


AR2-9-3-001300 Ernest Lister Certificates of Presidential Electors Gov. Lister has issued 4 Certificates covering the ascertainment of Presidential

Electors at the General Election held in Wa. State, on 7 NOVEMBER, 1916, and has

forwarded one copy to the U.S. Secretary of State while the other three copies will be

forwarded to the Presidential Electors on or before their meeting as required by law

and as required by the Federal Act approved 3 FEBRUARY, 1887

30 DECEMBER, 1916 2 97

AR2-9-3-001301 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister offers $200 reward for the apprehension and arrest of one Franciscus

Vonder Heiden, to the King County Sheriffor his authorized agent.

2 97

AR2-9-3-001302 Ernest Lister Appointment of judge Gov. Lister appoints C. Neal of Colville, Wa. As a judge of the Okanogan and Ferry

Counties Superior Court, for the term for which the late E. K. Pendergast was

regularly elected, beginning on the second Monday in JANUARY, 1917 and continuing

until his successor shall be regularly elected and qualified to office.

6 JANUARY, 1917 2 97

AR2-9-3-001303 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order toPierce CountySuperior Court Judge W.O. Chapman, to

preside at the trial of a case in Vancouver, Clarke County beginning 9 A.M. Wednesday

morning 10 JANUARY, 1917 since the regular judge is disqualified from hearing that

case.

9 JANUARY, 1917 2 98

AR2-9-3-001304 Ernest Lister Bond Approval Gov. Lister approves the bond of I.W. Clausen as State Auditor for the term beginning

10 JANUARY, 1917 in the sum of 50000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars )

30 DECEMBER, 1916 2 98

AR2-9-3-001305 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves the bond of I.M. Howell, as Secretary of State , for the term

beginning 10 JANUARY, 1917 in the sum of$10000 (10 Thousand Dollars)

9 JANUARY, 1917 2 98

AR2-9-3-001306 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves the bond of W.V. Lanner as Attorney General for the term

beginning 10 JANUARY, 1917 in the sum of $5ooo dollars(5 thousand dollars)

10 JANUARY, 1917 2 98

AR2-9-3-001307 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves the bond of F.P. Jameson , as Assistant State Auditor,for the term

beginning 10 JANUARY, 1917 in the sum of $20,000 (twenty Thousand Dollars).

10 JANUARY, 1917 2 98

AR2-9-3-001308 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Pierce County Superior Court Judge W.O. Chapman to

preside at the trial of a jury case set for Friday morning, 26 JANUARY, 1917 in South

Bend , Pacific County due to the disqualification of the regular judge.

23 JANUARY, 1917 2 99-100

AR2-9-3-001309 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to King County Superior Court Judge J.L. Ronald to preside at

the trial of a certain group of cases brought against members of the order known as

the Industrial Workers of the World, beginning 5 FEBRUARY , 1917 in Everett,

Snohomish County , due to affidavits of prejudice filed against the regular judges.

23 JANUARY, 1917 2 100

AR2-9-3-001310 Ernest Lister Requisitions, final release from incarceration, pardons, conditional pardons remission of fines, commutations

25 JANUARY,1917 2 100-119

AR2-9-3-001311 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves bond of W.M. Pease as a member of the Board of Regents of the

State College of Washington, in the sum of $5000 (five thousand dollars)

5 FEBRUARY, 1917 2 103

AR2-9-3-001312 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Whatcom County Superior Court Judge W. N. Pemberton

to preside over the trial of cases beginning Tuesday morning, 13 FEBRUARY, 1917

and continuing one week in Spokane, Spokane County due to the congested condition

of the court calendar and the illness of one of the regular judges.

10 FEBRUARY, 1917 2 104

AR2-9-3-001313 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judge D. F.

Wright to preside at a case set to begin at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday, 13 MARCH, 1917 in

Vancouver, Clarke County ,due to a request that an outside judge be sent.

1 MARCH, 1917 2 105

AR2-9-3-001314 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 13 APRIL,1917 as Arbor and Bird

Day and urges that programs be carried out on that day to plant trees and shrubs,

erect bird houses, provide information regarding the care and cultivation of trees and

shrubery and to beautify the physical surroundings and environments of Wa. State

citizens.

19 MARCH, 1917 2 106-107

AR2-9-3-001315 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating the week of 14 APRIL-21 APRIL , 1917

as Western Consumers' Week and recommends direct attention and increased

patronage to the products of Wa. State in the Intermountain Northwest, since ,when

manufacturers prosper ,so will the entire community.

19 MARCH, 1917 2 106, 109

AR2-9-3-001316 Ernest Lister Bond Approval Gov. Lister approves and files bond of $5000 with Secretary of State of E.F. Benson

as Commissioner of Agriculture for the term beginning 1 APRIL, 1917

30 MARCH, 1917 2 111

AR2-9-3-001317 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves $5000 bond of A.D. Dunn as a member of the Board of Regents

of the State College of Washington for the term ending9 MARCH, 1923

2 APRIL,1917 2 111

AR2-9-3-001318 Ernest Lister Bond Approved Gov. Lister approves $10,000 bond of G. Dour McQuesten as a member of the State

Board of Controlfor the term beginning 1 APRIL1917

2 APRIL, 1917 2 111

AR2-9-3-001319 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judge J.R.

Mitchell to preside at the trial of jury cases for one week beginning 9 APRIL,1917 in

Spokane, Spokane County, due to the need for an outside judge to assist in the work of

the court.

9 APRIL,1917 2 112

AR2-9-3-001320 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Pierce County Superior Court judge W.O. Chapman to

preside at the trial of three jury cases beginning at 10;30 A.M. Tuesday , 17 APRIL

1917 in Stevenson, Skamania County , due to the request for an outside judge to

handle this work.

April 9, 1917 2 112

AR2-9-3-001321 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation calling on Wa. State citizens to cooperate in an

agricultural preparedness campaign and asks that the county Auditor in each county

call a meeting of officials and other citizens to bring about the maximum food

production possible, to make arrangements for a patriotic rally to be held on

Saturday, APRIL 14th , to provide assistance in the cultivation of land , due to a

national crisis and the need not only for arms and equipment but also for an

adequate food supply for our nation and also for the countries of the world whose

people and institutions have been attacked by an autocratic government ignoring the

rights of humanity.Appointments made to assist in this endeavor on 17 APRIL,1917

April 3, 1917 2 113-115

AR2-9-3-001322 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judge D.F.

Wright to preside over the trial of cases in Spokane , Spokane County, for a period of

one week, beginning Monday, 16 APRIL, 1917 due to the need for an outside judge to

assist in the work of the court.

14 APRIL, 1917 2 114


AR2-9-3-001323 Acting Governor Permission to Judge Acting Governor grants permission to King County Superior Court Judge R.B.

Albertson to absent himself from the duties of his position until 1 AUGUST, 1917 due

to his impaired physical position, such permission based on representations made to

the Executive Department , pursuant to Section 8, Article lV of the Wa. State

Constitution .

9 MAY, 1917 2 118

AR2-9-3-001324 Acting Governor Order to Judge Acting Governor issues Order to Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ernest M. Card

to preside at the trial of an emergency injunction set to begin at 9:30 A.M. Monday,

14 MAY, 1917 in Ephrata, Grant County in accordance with the provisions of Section

7 of Article 4 of the Wa. State Constitution.

May 11, 1917 2 118

AR2-9-3-001325 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judges John

R. Mitchell and D.F. Wright to preside at the trial of cases in Department #6 for the

weeks, respectively of 4 JUNE to 9 JUNE, and 18 JUNE to 23 JUNE, 1917 due to the

illness of Judge Albertson, the regular judge and absent on leave.

16 MAY, 1917 2 119

AR2-9-3-001326 Ernest Lister Requisitions, final release from incarceration, pardons, conditional pardons pardons, revocations of pardons, commutation of sentence.

16 MAY, 1917 2 119-126

AR2-9-3-001327 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 5 JUNE, 1917 as

REGISTRATION DAY and a legal holiday and as a day for men between the ages of

twenty-one and thirty, who are available for military service under the provisions of

an Act passed by the U.S. Congress and approved by the President on 17 MAY, 1917,

and further states that there be no delay in complying with the law so that a complete

registration of those coming under the provisions of the law may be promptly

furnished by Wa. State to the Federal Government . In addition, Gov. Lister

recommends that in connection with the observance of this day,that community

gatherings be held to discuss the problems , as a people in regard to being engaged

in a state of war with another nation. Gov. Lister declares further that while 5 JUNE,

1917 is a legal holiday, it is not a day for recreation and festivities , but rather a day

to bringing about the full registration so that Wa. State can be of full assistance to

the nation and also calls on those who will not be called up to military service be of

service to the nation whether it is on the farm, the shipyard , the factory or any other

line of endeavor.

19 MAY,1917 2 120-121

AR2-9-3-001328 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Ralph L. Bell to to

preside in Department #6 in Seattle, King County from 22 MAY-26 MAY, 1917 due to

the illness of the regular judge.

21 MAY,1917 2 120

AR2-9-3-001329 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge Ben Sheeks to preside

in Department #6 in Seattle, King County for the period 11 JUNE-16 JUNE 1917 due to

the illness of the regular judge.

22 MAY, 1917 2 122

AR2-9-3-001330 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister offers $200 reward for the arrest of Percy V Allen, who escaped from

King County jail on 4 MARCH, 1917 and requests the delivery of the said Allen to the

King County Sheriff.

6 JUNE, 1917 2 123

AR2-9-3-001331 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Guy C. Alston to

to preside in Department #6 in Seattle, King County Superior Court for the week of

26 JUNE,-30 JUNE, 1917 due to the illness of the regular judge.

13 JUNE,1917 2 124

AR2-9-3-001332 Ernest Lister Bond Approval Gov. Lister approved the replacement bond of I.M. Howell as Secretary of State for the

sum of ten thousand dollars.

18 JUNE, 1917 2 126

AR2-9-3-001333 Ernest Lister Bond Approval Gov. Lister approved the bond of Clark R. Jackson as State Tax Commissioner , in the

sum of ten thousand dollars for the term of 4 years ending 6 JUNE, 1921

18 JUNE, 1917 2 126

AR2-9-3-001334 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Okanogan and Ferry Superior Court JudgeC.H. Neal to

preside at the trial of cases on Wednesday and Thursday, 27 and 28 JUNE, 1917, in

Wenatchee, Chelan County,due to a request for an outside judge.

18 JUNE, 1917 2 126

AR2-9-3-001335 Ernest Lister Bond Approval Gov. Lister approves the bond of Marvin Chase as State Hydraulic Engineer in the sum

of twenty thousand dollarsfor the term beginning 15 JUNE, 1917.

19 JUNE, 1917 2 126

AR2-9-3-001336 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation appealing to the people of Wa. State to do their part

during the period of the war since the U.S. President has declared that we must all

speak , act and serve together , and to lay aside personal likes and dislikes and

respond to the calls that may be made by our leadership . In addition, the Gov.

declares that strikes and lock-outs will menace achievement of the national aim and

could defeat it and asks for unity of action and further states that the nation needs

the servicesof its soldiers on the battlefield as well as the services of those who

remain at home in activities that will assist in bringing about an honorable peace.

23 JUNE, 1917 2 127

AR2-9-3-001337 Ernest Lister Requisitions, pardons, conditional pardons, final discharge from incarceration, remission of fines, permission to leave the state

25 JUNE, 1917 2 128-145


AR2-9-3-001338 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating the week of 13 AUGUST-18 AUGUST as

MADE-IN-WASHINGTON WEEK and urges Wa. State citizens to concentrate their

attention to the products made in Wa. State and thus assist in bringing about

increased industrial development in the state.

9 AUGUST, 1917 2 134

AR2-9-3-001339 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating that that the principle of the 8 hour work

day be established and calls for a transitional period in the lumber industry and asks

that the workers return to the camps and mills on an 8 hour day with 9 hours pay

and, in addition, if a 10 hour day is necessary to meet the war's demand for lumber,

the operators should pay time and a half for the 2 hours difference and the

workers should work this overtime.The Secretary of War, speaking for the Council of

National Defense ,has suggested this, and now Gov. Lister makes this Proclamation

and hopes this is a viable solution.

15 AUGUST,1917 2 135

AR2-9-3-001340 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Monday, 3 SEPTEMBER, 1917, as LABOR

DAY and recommends that this day be devoted to the complex labor problem

confronting the state and hopes citizens will arrive at an amicable and permanent

settlement to that problem and guaranteeing justice to the laborer, the employer

and the public.

23 AUGUST, 1917 2 137

AR2-9-3-001341 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation suspending the open season for the hunting of

upland birds in those counties of Wa. State lying East of the Cascade Mountains

during the period beginning 1 SEPTEMBER. 1917 and ending 15 SEPTEMBER, 1917

WITH THIS PERIOD OF TIME BEING A CLOSED SEASON FOR SUCH HUNTING, this

being done upon the recommendation by the State Forester and Fire Warden due to

the possibilities of forest fires occuring in great drought and frequently and

unintentionally caused by the activities of sportsmen in the pursuit of wild game.

29 AUGUST, 1917 2 139

AR2-9-3-001342 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Judge Mitchell to preside at a

hearing of an injunction proceeding on Tuesday, 11 SEPTEMBER, 1917in Elprata,

Grant County due to the need for an outside judge.

4 SEPTEMBER, 1917 2 138

AR2-9-3-001343 Ernest Lister Reward offered Gov. Lister offers $250 reward for the arrest and delivery to the sheriff of Pierce

County or his representative , of the assailant of Maurice Torko near Carbonado on 5

SEPTEMBER,

11 SEPTEMBER, 1917 2 140

AR2-9-3-001344 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation that recinds and annuls the Proclamation issued on

29 AUGUST, 1917, that suspended upland game bird hunting season in Eastern

Washington from 1 SEPTEMBER - 15 September, 1917, and now opens the hunting

season, due to general rains that have wet down the forest cover and ending the

danger from forest fires.

8 SEPTEMBER, 1917 2 141

AR2-9-3-001345 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 9 OCTOBER, 1917, as FIRE

PREVENTION DAY and recommends that the day be observed in Wa. State with

programs in the public schools and activities by individuals and civic associations in

cleaning up rubbish heaps and inspecting wiring and flues for defects so thaat

avoidable fire causes may be removed.

19 SEPTEMBER, 1917 2 142

AR2-9-3-001346 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 4 NOVEMBER, 1917, as GO-TO-

SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY and urges Wa. State citizens and visitors to the state to attend

Sunday School in the church of their choice

so that their presence stimulate and give new impetus to the making and

maintenance of the best type of citizenship.

15 OCTOBER, 1917 2 146

AR2-9-3-001347 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. lister issues Proclamation designating Wednesday, 24 OCTOBER, 1917, as

LIBERTY DAY and urges that every citizen devote their efforts to patriotic service,

purchase liberty bonds if not already purchased and encourage the purchase of these

bonds by others, since, this is also the Proclamation of the U.S. President since the

Second Liberty Loan can result only from the assistance of all citizens. The purchase

of a Liberty Bond is merely a loan of that money for a stated period of time, at 4%

interest and is the best security in the world, convertible into money at any bank and

its purchase provides funds for clothing, arming and feeding those young men in the

Army and Navy.

17 OCTOBER, 1917 2 147

AR2-9-3-001348 Ernest Lister Appointment of Judge Gov. Lister has appointed Calvin Hall as Superior Court Judge, King County for the

term towhich the late Robert B. Alberson was elected by King County voters

beginning the 2nd Monday in JANUARY, 1917, and ending when his successor has

been elected by King County voters.

8 OCTOBER, 1917 2 149

AR2-9-3-001349 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Thurston and Mason County Superior Court Judge John R.

Mitchell to preside at the trial of a case relating to the erection of a new Court House

in Douglas County, beginning at 9:30 A.M., 25 OCTOBER, 1917, due to the request

that an outside judge be sent in to Ephrata, Douglas County.

15 OCTOBER, 1917 2 149

AR2-9-3-001350 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating the week of 28 OCTOBER-4 NOVEMBER

as FOOD CONSERVATION PLEDGE WEEK and urges that each of the 230,000 families

in Wa. State pledge to the U.,S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION to carry out and follow the

advice of the FOOD Administration in regard to food conservation and thus render

assistance in bringing the war to an early and successful conclusion. The Second

Liberty Loan has been floated, the National Army is in training camps preparing for

service on the battle fronts, and the Federalized National Guard and the Regular

Army are being moved to the areas of conflict, and therefore the immediate attention

of the Nation is now directed to the food supply, but due to the curtailed production

in the Allied Nations, their military and naval forces as well as their civil populations

must be provisioned by America. during the period of war .This can be done if the U.S.

citizens will voluntarily reduce their consumption of wheat, meat, butter-fats and

sugar and substitute other nourishing foods which

are not practical to ship overseas.

27 OCTOBER, 1917 2 151

AR2-9-3-001351 Ernest Lister Requisitions, pardons, conditional pardons, final discharge from incarceration, permission to leave the state ssion to leave the state, final release from parole, Commutation of sentence,

extradition requests

30 OCTOBER, 1917 2 152-199

AR2-9-3-001352 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 29 NOVEMBER, 1917 as a day

of THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER , and urges Wa. State citizens t desist in their usual

occupations and give thanks in their homes and places of worship since the

harvests have been bountiful and Wa. state has been spared from devastating fires.

In addition, our citizens have joined in the common cause against an enemy and have

taken up arms against tyranny

21 NOVEMBER, 1917 2 160



Wright to preside at a hearing of a non-jury case on Tuesday, 4 DECEMBER, 1917 in

Tacoma, Pierce County due to a request by Judge W.O. Chapman of that court that an

outside judge hear that case.

1 DECEMBER, 1917 2 162

AR2-9-3-001354 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 12 APRIL as ARBOR AND BIRD

DAY and recommends that on that day programs be carried out in schools and the

planting of trees and shrubbery , beautifying of grounds, building of bird houses and

information in regard to cultivation of trees , plants and habits of birds be given to

citizens of Wa. State.

28 MARCH, 1918 2 176

AR2-9-3-001355 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints Honorable Clay Allen as King County Superior Court Judge to

succeed Kenneth MacKintosh who has resigned.

5 APRIL, 1918 2 177


Wright to preside at the trial of cases on the regular docket in Seattle, King County,

on Monday , 15 APRIL and Tuesday, 16 APRIL due to the request that an outside

judge be sent.

13 APRIL, 1918 2 178

AR2-9-3-001357 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints John R. Mitchell of Olympia to succeed Judge Judge Overton G.

Ellis who has resigned, until the next general election or until his successor is

elected and qualified.

11 MAY, 1918 2 181

AR2-9-3-001358 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints Warren W. Jolanan of Spokane to suceed JudgeJ. Stanley Webster

to continue until the next general election due to Judge Webster's resignation.

11 MAY, 1918 2 182

AR2-9-3-001359 Ernest Lister Appointment Gov. Lister appoints Honorable John M. Wilson of Olympia to suceed Judge Mitchell

who has resigned, for the term to which Judge Mitchell had been elected, effective, 11

MAY, 1918 , and has also accepted the resignation of Honorable John M. Wilson as a

member of the Industrial Insurance Commission.

11 MAY, 1918 2 182

AR2-9-3-001360 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 26 MAY 1918, as FOOD

CONSERVATION DAY, and requests that churches and religious assemblages arrange

suitable programs to address the issue of elimination of waste and the economy in

the use of food stuffs, due to the taking of so many men for our Army and thus

lowering the production of food, this message delivered by Herbert Hoover, Federal

Food Administrator.

22 MAY, 1918 2 183

AR2-9-3-001361 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Friday, 28 JUNE, 1918, as WAR SAVINGS

DAY and urges that citizens of all ages give pledges for the purchase of War Savings

Stamps as may be outlined by the Wa. State War Savings Director acting under the

authority of the Secretary of the Treasury and in regard to the proclamation of the

President of The U.S. This to be done to bring about the successful prosecution of the

war and to do so means that persons forego some luxury they have enjoyed during

normal times. Up to now, only a small part of the sum of $31 million dollars that is

expected to be invested in the purchase of war stamps has been purchased and the

governor asks that Wa. State not fall behind other states in the amount of war stamps

purchased.

14 JUNE, 1918 2 186

AR2-9-3-001362 Ernest Lister Order to Judge Gov. Lister issues Order to Grays Harbor County Superior Court Judge George D.

Abel to preside at the trial of cases on the regular docket in Seattle. Kings County, for

the period of Monday, 24 JUNE, to Saturday, 29 JUNE, 1918 due to the request for an

outside judge.

21 JUNE, 1918 2 189

AR2-9-3-001363 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation due to the serious situation confronting the State

Forest Fire Service which now calls for the adoption of stringent measures to prevent

fires.and to that end urges that there be no further burning for land clearing until

there has been a sufficient rainfall to make this work safe, except the burning of logs,

stumps or piles in burning fields at a safe distance from other forest materials and

asks that the burning of slashings be limited to those designed to clear land for

immediate agricultural use and then only in compliance with the law and afer a

permit obtained from the fire warden. Gov. Lister states that Wa. State needs to

supply the lumber required in the construction of ships and aeroplanes and therefore

requests that campers, hunters, fisherman, berry-pickers and tourists refrain from

starting camp fires except for camp fires built on and-bars, or the shores of salt water.

9 JULY,1918 2 191

AR2-9-3-001364 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation to the Electors of the 9th Senatorial District and

commands them to fill the vacancy to the Senate caused by the resignation of Dr. W.

W. Brand at the general election to be held on 5 NOVEMBER, 1918.

7 AUGUST, 1918 2 195

AR2-9-3-001365 Ernest Lister Proclamation cancelled Gov. Lister cancels Proclamation and states -see opposite page197 7 AUGUST, 1918 2 196AR2-9-3-001366 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation to the electors of the 25th Senatorial District, Pierce

County, State of Washington to fill the vacancy in the Senate caused by the

acceptance by Walter M.Karshner of an appointment to a military office under the

U.S. Government at the general election to be heldon 5 NOVEMBER, 1918.

9 AUGUST, 1918 2 197

AR2-9-3-001367 Ernest Lister Requisitions, Final release from incarceration, pardons, restoration of civil rights, pardons,extraditions,revocation of conditional pardon

9 AUGUST, 1918 2 198-219

AR2-9-3-001368 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues proclamation giving notice that a general election will be held on 5

NOVEMBER, 1918 , the offices to be filled are three Supreme Court Judges for six year

terms, one Supreme Court Judge for a four year term and One Supreme Court for a

two year term.

22 AUGUST, 1918 2 199


AR2-9-3-001369 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 12 SEPTEMBER,1918, as

REGISTRATION Day in the State of Washington as a result of a military program being

initiated by the U.S. Government to the effect that 5,000.000 men will be mobilized ,

armed, and in active service overseas, and at home, by 30 JUNE, 1919 , and, due to

that, Congress has extended the draft ages so that all male persons in the U.S. who

have reached the age of 18 and have not yet reached the age of 46 who have not

registered previously or who are not already in the military or naval sevice, must

register since the President of the U.S. has issued a Proclamation dated 31 AUGUST,

1918 and has fixed Thursday, 12 SEPTEMBER, 1918 between 7A.M. and 9 P.M. for

such registration with failure to do so resulting in a charge of misdeameanor

punishable by one year's inprisonment .The local boards will be responsible for what

is estimated to be the registration of 150,000 in Wa. State and a registration site has

been provided in every voting precinct andthe Gov. recommends that due to the

large number of registrants expected, that every effort be made to register as early in

the day as possible.and asks that employers grant a day's leave of absence to those

employees who will serve as registrars.

9 SEPTEMBER, 1918 2 202-203

AR2-9-3-001370 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 5 OCTOBER, 1918 as BOND

DAY and urges that on that day every person who has not already subscribed to one

or more of the FOURTH ISSUE OF LIBERTY BONDS, and who is able to do so,

subscribe to the fullest of his or her ability so that Wa. State may complete its quota

and thus be able to devote efforts to other lines of war activity and requests that

individuals not wait to be solicited since the responsibility for winning the war rests

on every individual .The Gov. further states that that the ending of the war without

absolute victory would mean but a temporary cessation of hostilities

1 OCTOBER, 1918 2 206-207

AR2-9-3-001371 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Saturday , 2 NOVEMBER, 1918 as FIRE

PREVENTIO0N DAY and recommends and urges thaat the day be observed by civic

organizations and by individuals in regard to cleaning up rubbish heapswhich might

be the cause of fires as well as inspecting wiring and flues for defects and inquiring

into the conditions of buildings which individuals own or control in order to prevent

fires but also to avoid using labor and materials needed for essential war activities.

28 OCTOBER, 1918 2 210

AR2-9-3-001372 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation declaring Monday, 11 NOVEMBER as a LEGAL

HOLIDAY and states thaat on this day every one will refrain from their usual lines of

activity and join in celebration of the end of thewar.

11 NOVEMBER, 1918 2 213

AR2-9-3-001373 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 28 NOVEMBER, 1918 , as a day

of THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER and asks that people cease from their usual

occupations and in their churches and in their homes give Thanks to the Almighty

God for the Victory and Triumph of Principle which the year has witnessed and the

return of Peace and states that even the Pilgrims had far less for which to rejoice than

our country has now. and we , as a country , remain secure in the knowledge that

tyranny has been destroyed .

18 NOVEMBER, 1918 2 214

AR2-9-3-001374 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation , that, in compliance withSection 2 of article 23, Laws

of 1917,and Chapter 135 of the Session Laws of 1913 the whole number of votes cast

in the state in favor of Joint Resolution No. 1 was 55,148 and that the whole number

of votes cast against House Joint Resolution No. 1 was 58,713 and declares that

House Joint Resolution No.1 failed to be approved by the voters of the state , the

resolution having to do with submitting to the people the question of calling a

convention to revise or amend the Constitution of the State.

4 DECEMBER, 1918 2 217

AR2-9-3-001375 Ernest Lister Proclamation Gov. Lister issues Proclamation that I.M. Howell, Secretary of State, has certified to the

Governor, that at the general election held on 5 NOVEMBER, 1918 a bill known as

Referendum Measure No. 10 and entitled " An Act prohibiting the sale and

manufacture of intoxicating liquors , forbidding the importation ,transportation,

receipt and possession of such intoxicating liquors except for sacramental purposes,

regulating the importation, transportation, receipt and sale of alcohol and the

importation, transportation and receipt of intoxicating liquors to be used for

sacramental purposes, repealing certain sections and amending certain sections of

Initiative Measure No. 3 and adding certain sections to such measure" , that a total of

215,684 votes were cast at the general election held on 5 NOVEMBER, 1918 and that

96,100 votes were cast in favor of Referendum Measure No.10 and 54, 322 were cast

against such measure and that it appears that Referendum Measure No. 10 was

approved by a majority of the votes cast and that the total vote cast equals one-third

of the total vote cast and Gov. Lister declares that the Referendum has been adopted

by the electors of Wa. State and is now a law of Wa. State.

4 DECEMBER, 1918 2 218

AR2-9-3-001376 Ernest Lister Certificates of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificates of Election to Congress for the two year term

beginning 4 MARCH , 1919 to :John F. Miller , Lindley H. Hadley, Albert Johnson, John

W, Summers and Stanley J. Webster .

31 DECEMBER,1918 2 222

AR2-9-3-001377 Ernest Lister Certificates of Election Gov. Lister issues Certificates of Election for the Supreme Court to : John R. Mitchell,

John F. Main, and Wallace Mount for the six year term beginning 13 JANUARY, 1919,

Kenneth Mackintosh for the four year term beginning 13 JANUARY, 1919, and

Warren W. Tolman for the two year term beginning 13 JANUARY, 1919.

13 JANUARY, 1919 2 222

AR2-9-3-001378 Ernest Lister Requisitions, Final release from parole, restoration of civil rights, pardons 25 JANUARY, 1919 2 219-224AR2-9-3-001379 Ernest Lister Letter to Lieut. Gov. Hart Gov. Lister writes to Lieut, Gov. Hart as follows:" My dear Mr. Hart: My physicians

have today advised me that it is necessary thaat I take a complete rest until my

physical condition is improved. I am writing to request that you perform the duties of

Acting Governor until such time as I am able to again take up the work of the

Executive Office. Sinceerely Yours, Ernest Lister Governor"

12 FEBRUARY, 1919 2 225

AR2-9-3-001380 Acting Governor Hart Requisitions, Conditional Pardon, Final Release from Conditional Pardon, Revocation of Conditional Pardon 17 FEBRUARY, 1919 2 225-241

AR2-9-3-001381 Acting Governor Hart Appointment and resignation Acting Governor Hart appoints L.L. Thompson as Attorney General of Wa. State to

succeed W.V. Tanner, resigned, the appointment for the unexpired term to which Mr.

Tanner was elected and which will end when Mr. Thompson's successor is elected

and qualified for office and accepts the resignation of W.V. Tanner as Attorney

General of Wa. State, effective on this date.

5 MARCH, 1919 2 227


AR2-9-3-001382 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation iActing Governor Hart issues Proclamation designating 23, 24, 25 and 26 APRIL as FARM POWER AND TRACTOR WEEK and believes that it will prove profitable for the people of Wa. State to devote this time to the study of power-farming in its relation to the problems of agricultural prosperity and development and suggests thaat those interested attend the Second National tractor and Power farming demonstration to be held in Walla Walla, Wa. on those dates.

18 MARCH,1919 2 230

AR2-9-3-001383 AR2-9-3-001384 Acting Gov.Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Friday 11 APRILas ARBOR DAY and

recommends that appropriate programs be carried out in the schools of the state and that in the planting of trees and shrubs that ARBOR DAY be givena more profound meaning in the naming of a tree which is especially set apart and consecrated to the memory of some hero who gave his lifein the great struggle to preserveAmerican rights and the civilization of the world.

25 MARCH,1919 2 232

AR2-9-3-001385 Acting Gov. Hart Re-appointment of Equitable Trust Company of New York-fiscal agent Fiscal agents for Wa. State.from 9 APRIL 1919 -8 APRIL1923 3 APRIL, 1919 2 234AR2-9-3-001386 Acting Governor Hart Appointment Acting Gov. Hart Appoints Jesse B. Bridgesof Aberdeen as a member of the Wa. State

Supreme Court , succeeding Chief Justice Stephen J. Chadwick, resigned, term effective 1 JUNE 1919

27 MAY, 1919 2 241

AR2-9-3-001387 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 8 JUNE-14 JUNE as Boy Scout Week

and urges all fathers and mothers , and adult brothers and sisters and all church and

civic bodies to lend their assistance in encouraging the upbuilding of Boy Scout

organizations , associate memberships as well as the boys themselves.

3 JUNE, 1919 2 242

AR2-9-3-001388 Acting Governor Hart Requisitions, Pardons, Revocations of Final Discharge from incarceration,, Revocation of Conditional Pardons, Final Discharge from Parole

6JUNE,1919- 2 243-266

AR2-9-3-001389 Acting Governor Hart Order to Judge Acting Governor Hart issues Order to Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Joseph Sessions to preside at the trial of casses set for 3 JUNE, 1919 in Seattle ,King County, based on a request from Judge Tallman ,Presiding Judge in King County.

3 JUNE,1919 2 244

AR2-9-3-001390 Acting Governor Hart Death of Governor Ernest Lister Acting Gov. Hart records that Gov. Ernest Lister died this day, 14 JUNE, 1919, in Seattle, Wa. State.

14 JUNE,1919 2 245

AR2-9-3-001391 Acting Governor Hart Oath of Office Lieutenant Gov. Hart takes Oath of Governor of Wa. State before Chief Justice Holcomb. 14 JJUNE, 1919 2 245AR2-9-3-001392 Acting Governor Hart NOW GOVERNOR Hart- Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart- now Gov. Hart- issues Proclamation of an Official Announcement of the

Death of Gov. Ernest Lister, which occurred at Seattle Saturday morning 14 JUNE, 1919 and directs that all State Offices remain closed upon the 17th day of JUNE, 1919, this being the day of the funeral, and that flags be kept at half-mast upon all public buildings for a full period of thirty days. Acting Gov. Hart also discusses the impact that Gov. Lister had on the State, and his hard work during the world-wide war along with troubles in various localities of Wa. State during which he carried a heavy load and that a year ago he felt his strength had dissipated so that he gave up work on 12 FEBRUARY,1919, to devote his energy to fighting an illness which had already become too deep-seated.In addition,mention is made of Gov. Lister having been a prominent factor in the social, religious, business and political life of Wa. State as well as being a noble character, a splendid official a courageous fighter and a thorough Christian gentleman.

14 JUNE, 1919 2 247

AR2-9-3-001393 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that since the anniversary of the Nation's Natal Day comes on Friday this year and that during the summer months Saturday afternoon is generally recognized as a half-holiday , Saturday morning, 5 JULY , is declared a legal half-holiday so that those public offices and institutions that now observe Saturday afternoon as a half holiday may be given the entire day

30 JUNE,1919 2 250

AR2-9-3-001394 Acting Governor Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Lewis County Superior Court Judge W.A. Reynolds to preside over the trial of cases set for Saturday, 12 JULY, 1919 in Vancouver, Clarke County, due to the request made to the Governor by Judge R.H. Pack of Clarke County.

14 JULY,1919 2 260

AR2-9-3-001395 Acting Governor Hart Appointment of Secretary to Acting Gov. Hart Acting Gov. Hart appoints Carl L. Schuff as his secretary. 10 AUGUST, 1919 2 264AR2-9-3-001396 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Governor Louis F. Hart issues Proclamation that SUSPENDS the open season for

hunting in Ferry, Okanogan, Chelan, Stevens, Pend Oreille and Spokane Counties of Wa. State during the period beginning 1 SEPTEMBER, 1919 , and continuing until this Proclamation shall be amended, annuled or revoked, thus making such period a closed season for such hunting, due to the fact that forest fires in times of great drought are frequently and unintentionally caused by the fact that the game season is open , since continued drought in the stated counties renders it advisable that every possible effort be made to prevent starting of forest fires with a consequent loss of property and danger to human life.

28 AUGUST, 1919 2 267

AR2-9-3-001397 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation to SUSPEND the open season for hunting in Lincoln County Wa. State, beginning 1 SEPTEMBER, 1919, and continuing until this Proclamation shall be amended, annuled or revoked and to make of such period a closed season for such hunting due to the continued drought in Lincoln County which renders it advisable that every possible effort be made to prevent the starting of forest fires with a consequent loss of property and danger to human life and issues this Proclamation upon the recommendation made by the State Forester and Fire Warden and Game Commissioners and Game Warden in Lincoln County and CHARGES AND DIRECTS all officers of Wa. State invested with the enforcement of the game and game protective lawa of Wa. State to be governed accordingly during the suspended season.

30 AUGUST, 1919 2 268

AR2-9-3-001398 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. hart issues Proclamation thatRESCINDS AND ANNULS the Proclamation issued on 28 AUGUST, whereby the open season forhunting was suspended in the Counties of Chelan and Okanogan from 1 SEPTEMBER, 1919 until amended, annuled or revoked and , be it noted, that this annulment does not affect the other Counties named in the Proclamation dated 28 AUGUST, 1919, and the Proclamation of like tenor of 30 AUGUST, 1919, but that THE OPEN HUNTING SEASON remains suspended in the Counties of Ferry, Stevens. Pend Oreille, spokane and Lincoln in Wa. State, and the Proclamation states that the hunting season in the Counties of Chelan and Okanogan is now open and all persons vested with enforcement of game and game protection laws will be governed accordingly.

3 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 269

AR2-9-3-001399 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that RESCINDS AND ANNULS the Proclamation issued on 28 AUGUST, 1919 and the Proclamation issued on 30 AUGUST, 1919, whereby the open hunting season was suspended in the Counties aforesaid , ACCORDINGLY GIVES NOTICE that the hunting season in the Counties of Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille,Spokane and Lincoln in Wa. State is now open due to copious rains that have fallen in those counties and that the State Fire Warden advises that the necessity for the suspension of the hunting season , as a precaution of fire, no longer applies.

4 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 270

AR2-9-3-001400 Acting Governor Hart Pardons, requisitions,Extraditions, final discharge , commutations 8 SEPTEMBER, 1919-28 NOVEMBER, 1919 2 271-286AR2-9-3-001401 Acting Governor Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Yakima County Superior Court Judge H.M. Taylor to preside

at the trial of cases set for 22 SEPTEMBER, 1919, in Superior Court Seattle, King County based on a request of the presiding judge in King County,

19 SEPTEMBER , 1919 2

AR2-9-3-001402 Acting Governor Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Jefferson and Clallam County Superior Judge John M. Ralston to preside at the trial of cases set for26 SEPTEMBER, 1919 in Seattle, King County based on a request from the presiding judge of King County.

24 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 273


AR2-9-3-001403 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 17 SEPTEMBER as CONSTITUTION DAY and urges that on that day in all schools, churches, civic bodies and public meetings that people pay tribute to the Constitution of the U.S. of America with educational programs and states that since the seventeenth of SEPTEMBER is the 132nd anniversary of the birth of the Constitution , that instrument-document stands alone as one whose people possess the most absolute liberty, the greatest amount of riches and the highest degree of happiness of all time and that this document has stood the test of all the years of the rapid growth of the Republic and upon the sagacity and wisdom of the matchless men who produced it.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 277

AR2-9-3-001404 Acting Governor Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation SUSPENDING THE OPEN SEASON FOR HUNTING in the counties of Clallam and Jefferson during the period beginning 29 SEPTEMBER, 1919 and continuing until this Proclamation shall be amended or revoked since forest fires are frequently non-intentionally caused by the fact thaat the game season is open and further states he issues this Proclamation upon the recommendation of the State Forester and Fire Warden.

29 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 278

AR2-9-3-001405 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that RESCINDS and ANNULS the Proclamation issued on 29 SEPTEMBER , 1919 whereby the open hunting season was suspended in the Counties ,of Clallam and Jefferson ACCORDINGLY GIVES NOTICE that the hunting season in those counties is now open due to the copious rains that have fallen which have wet down the forest cover and have ended the danger from forest fires

30 SEPTEMBER, 1919 2 279

AR2-9-3-001406 Acting Gov. Hart Resignation Acting Gov. Hart accepts the resignation of Maurice Smith as a member of the Wa. State House of Representatives for the Fifth Legislative District.

10 NOVEMBER,1919 2 284

AR2-9-3-001407 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 9 OCTOBER, 1919 as FIRE PREVENTION DAY , and requests that the press and all people of Wa. State give special consideration to the best means of safeguarding buildings against destructive fires, particularly since the supply of buildings for housing purposes is inadequate.

4 OCTOBER, 1919 2 287

AR2-9-3-001408 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 20-27 OCTOBER, 1919, as AMERICANIZATION AND ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL WEEK since Theodore Roosevelt is now by history being placed at the side of Lincoln and Washington as the third of the Nation's triumvirate of patriots and urges that during that time each citizen of this state acquire and teach to others the Roosevelt principles for guidance of the individual and of the nation and further recommends that all parents teach excerpts of the writings and speeches of Roossevelt for recitals in homes and schools on 27, OCTOBER, and particularly the following ROOSEVELT CREED;"I believe in honesty, sincerity and the square deal; in making up one's mind what to do-- and doing it. I believe in fearing God and taking one's own part. I believe in hitting the line hard when you are right. I believe in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. I believe in hard work and honest sport. I believe in a sane mind in a sane body. I believe we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people."

19 OCTOBER,1919 2 288

AR2-9-3-001409 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 22 OCTOBER -25 as JEWISH RELIEF ASSOCIATION WEEK and requests that the people of the state render as much financial assistance as possible since it appears that there are many thousands of children in the devastated sections of Europe who are starving for the lack of food and are sick and suffering for the lack of sufficient clothing and medical attention and the Jewish people of this state are making an organized and concentrated effort to raise funds for the succor of such little children .

22 OCTOBER, 1919 2 289

AR2-9-3-001410 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart designates Sunday,26 OCTOBER, 1919 as GO-TO SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY and urges the citizens of Wa. State to attend Sunday school in the church of their choice on that date, to give encouragement to students and teachers to stimulate and give impetus to a work that enters vitally into the making and maintenance of the best type of citizenship.to provide for a plan for the study and understanding of the Bible, since it is on the Scriptures that Democracy, Righteousness and Humanity are founded. He further states that the value of good citizenship is more emphasized during this period of reconstruction and readjustment following the World War.

24 OCTOBER, 1919 2 290

AR2-9-3-001411 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 11 NOVEMBER, as a legal holiday, and on this day everyone will refrain from engaging in their usual activity and join in celebrating the cessation of warfare and with appropriate patriotic and historical exercises revive the interest of the people in Constitutional Government , and in the sentiment contained in section 32 of our Bill of Rights-"A frequent occurrence to fundamental principles is essential to the security of individual rights and the perpetuity of free government."

31 OCTOBER, 1919 2 291

AR2-9-3-001412 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 NOVEMBER, 1919, as a day of THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER, in compliance with the President of the U.S. and asks that on that day the people of Wa. State refrain from their usual vocation and in their churches, community centers and homes return thanks to the Almighty God for the blessings and good things and join in a universal prayer for peace, happiness and prosperity to all mankind.

10 NOVEMBER, 1919 2 292

AR2-9-3-001413 Acting Gov. Hart Orders to National Guard Acting Gov. Hart issues Orders to National Guard to be prepared to mobilize on command of their superior officers so that the coal mines will be operated with the full assurance that property and laborers will be protected and pledges the full civil and military power of the state as well as such assistance that can be provided from the federal government . He further states that the supply of coal is rapidly nearing exhaustion and provides assurance that with the oncoming of winter , the people of Wa. State must be protected from cold and hunger.

no date provided 2 293

AR2-9-3-001414 Acting Gov. Hart Statement to Prosecuting Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Officers Acting Gov. Hart issues statement to Prosecuting Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Officers in regard to the death of three young men who were peacefully engaged in a Demonstration of a Nation's Joy at the anniversary of the cessation of war with an alien enemy and states that the deaths can only be avenged by the successful prosecution of those connected with the crime and further states that the State pledges all its power and resources to the local authorities for the arrest and prosecution of these criminals. Acting Gov. Hart further requests that those to whom this statement is addressed as well as loyal citizens take steps to lawfully stamp out Bolshevism , I.W. W'ism and all other seditious doctrinesand that they report anyone suspected of being an enemy of the government and requests, in addition, that citizens renew their allegiance to the Constitution


AR2-9-3-001415 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation directing that all state and county offices remain closed on the afternoon of 20 DECEMBER, 1919, the date of the funeral of Miles C. Moore, the last territorial Governor of Washington , and further requests that flags be lowered to half-mast on all public buildings for a full period of thirty days. Acting Gov. Hart speaks to the character of Miles C. Moore as a pioneer of Walla Walla and the Pacific Northwest, and as a potent factor in the commercial, financial and political affairs of Washington territory and State, as a strong man, and one who was universally found to be a most lovable man.

19 DECEMBER, 1919 2 295


AR2-9-3-001416 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. I.M. Howell issues a Proclamation designating January 17-24, 1920 as NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK and requests that all officers of the state and officials as well as all citizens make every effort, individually and through Community Thrift Committees , to make Thrift Week a period of constructive thought and action and of economic planning.and composes a poem made up of thrifty sayings.

13 JANUARY, 1920 2 296

AR2-9-3-001417 Acting Gov. Hart Requisitions, Full and Conditional Pardons, Extraditions, revocation of conditional pardons, Final Discharge and Restoration of civil rights

3 DECEMBER, 1919 2 297-312

AR2-9-3-001418 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Thurston County Superior Court Judge John M. Wilson to preside at the trial of the State vs. Brett Smith et al. - known as the Centralia murder cases- now pending in Montesano, Grays Harbor County based on a request made to the Governor by Judge George D. Abel,Grays Harbor county Superior Court Judge , due to an affidavit of prejudice that has been filed against Judge Abel, there also having been a change of venue from Lewis County.

18 DECEMBER,1919 2 299

AR2-9-3-001419 Acting Gov. Hart Advises Secretary of State that he is leaving the state Acting Gov. Hart advises I.M. Howell, Secretary of State, that he will be leaving the state on Thursday night, 8 JANUARY, 1920, until about the 25th and that I.M. Howell will be Acting Gov. until Acting Gov. Hart returns.

5 JANUARY,1920 2 304

AR2-9-3-001420 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Electors of the 49th Representative District to hold an election to fill the vacancy in the State House of Representatives caused by the fact that Representative C.W. Anguish has left the district , is no longer a resident and has no domicile , the said election to be held on 17th MARCH, 1920.

5 MARCH, 1920 2 310

AR2-9-3-001421 Acting Gov. Hart Resignation Acting Gov. Hart accepts the resignation of Elgin V. Kuykendall as Senator of from the 10th Senatorial District of Wa. State

2 MARCH, 1920 2 312

AR2-9-3-001422 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation to convene the Legislature of Washington State in Extraordinary session in the Capital at Olympia on 22 MARCH, 1920 at 12 o'clock noon so that it may provide funds for continuing the State University , the Washington State College, and the State normal schools as well as to consider the reatification of the proposed Amendment to the Federal Constitution relating to Suffrage, and such other matters as it may deem advisable.

2 MARCH, 1920 2 313

AR2-9-3-001423 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Asotin, Columbia and Garfield Counties of Wa. State to hold an election caused by the acceptance of the resignation of Senator Elgin V. Kuykendall, the said election to be held 17 MARCH, 1920


AR2-9-3-001424 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues order to Electors of Jefferson County, comprising the 33rd Representaative District, to hold an election to fill the vacancy in the State House of Representatives, caused by the death of Representative Charles E. Coon, the said election to be held 17 MARCH, 1920.


AR2-9-3-001425 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Electors of the 5th Representative Distict, Spokane County, to hold an election to fill the vacancy caused by the acceptance of the resignation of Representative Maurice Smith , the said election to be held 17 MARCH, 1920.


AR2-9-3-001426 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Electors of the 49th Representative District,,,Snohomish County,to hold an election to fill the vacancy in the State House of Representatives caused by the death of Representative G.W. Gorham, the said election to be held 17 MARCH, 1920.

No date provided 2 317

AR2-9-3-001427 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Electors of the 28th Senatorial District, Pierce County, to hold an election to fill the vacancy caussed by the death of the laate Senator Wilburn Fairchild, the said election to be held 17 MARCH, 1920.


AR2-9-3-001428 Acting Gov. Hart Requisitions, Final release from Conditional Pardon, 29 MARCH,1920 2 319-320AR2-9-3-001429 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Hart issues Order to Thurston and Mason Superior Court Judge D.F. Wright to

preside at the case of J.P. Christenson et al, vs. Citizens National Bank No. 3959 in Port Angeles, Clallam County, the date to be agreed upon between Judge Wright and Judge Ralston, due to a request made by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Clallam County , in accordance with an order of said court.

7 APRIL, 1920 2 320

AR2-9-3-001430 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Friday, 16 APRIL,1920 as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY and recommends that on thaat day Wa. State citizens plant trees and shrubs , especially those shrubs productive of berries for human consumption and for the sustenance of bird life and perennials conducive to the beautifying of lawns and other surroundings.

10 APRIL, 1920 2 321

AR2-9-3-001431 Acing Gov. Hart Proclamation Acting Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 23 MAY-29 MAY as FOREST Protection week and urges all people in the state to take all means to prevent forest fires since the principal causes of fires are shown to be campers-127 fires, donkey engines- 102-, berry pickers-181, logging locomotives-72, railway locomotives -54, cigars and cigarettes-55 and, in addition, the entire population is inconvenienced by forest fire smoke. The area burned over totalled 211,000 acres with a property loss of one-half billion dollars.

28 APRIL,1920 2 323

AR2-9-3-001432 Acting Gov. Hart Requisitions, Extraditions, PardonsFinal Discharge from Conditional pardons 21 APRIL,1920- 23 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 322-353AR2-9-3-001433 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 17 MAY-22 MAY as AMERICAN LEGION WEEK as

gratitude for those who left their homes to protect the homes and property from the menace of a cruel foe . Three years have passed since Congress declared war on Germany, it is recommended that the people of Wa. State assist the officers and posts of the legion to induce each of the approximately 60,000 men who had service in the recent war to affiliate with their organization.

10 MAY, 1920 2 329

AR2-9-3-001434 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, as FLAG DAY , the one hundred and forty-third anniversary of the date which our flag was established by resolution of the U. S. Congress , and urges the the flag be displayed from all public buildings , homes and other suitable places , as a public expression of the love and reverence for the flag and the Constitution and Law , for which the flag is a symbol and which has given political and religious freedom and liberty. The flag was first saluted by a foreign power 14 FEBRUARY,1778 in Quiberon Bay, France and borne by our first great sailor, John Paul Jones, of the U.S.S. Ranger. Its red denoted courage, it s white, purity, its blue, justice, loyalty and devotion, its stars, high aspiration and federal union

2 JUNE, 1920 2 331

AR2-9-3-001435 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation giving notice that a General Election will be held on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920 with the following officers to be elected by the voters of Wa. State at large: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State. Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Colmmissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, One U.S. Senator, Three Judges of the Supreme Court for six year terms, Seven Presidential Electors.

31 AUGUST, 1920 2 336

AR2-9-3-001436 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 24 AUGUST, 1920 , at the hour of 2;30 O'CLOCK p.m. at the buildings of the Women's Industrial Home and Clinic, the formal opening of the clinic, and that the clinic will be ready for the reception of inmates on or after 1 SEPTEMBER, 1920, and each Judge of the Superior Court and each Justice of the Peace is directed to take notice of this Proclamation and the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Laws of 1919.

24 AUGUST, 1920 2 337


AR2-9-3-001437 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation calling for 500 recruits to fill vacancies on board "Uncle Sam's " fighting ships which the U. S. Government has asked from Wa. State for the months of AUGUST and SEPTEMBER due to the discharges of men who had enlisted only for the duration of the war. In addition Congress has recently increased the pay of all rank and ratings of the Navy to bring the compensation of men in the service to a par with that of those in other occupations.

2 AUGUST, 1920 2 338

AR2-9-3-001438 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart Issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 9 OCTOBER, 1920 as FIRE PREVENTION DAY and requests the press and all people on that day to give special consideration of the best means of safeguarding buildings against destructive fires. , since there is an inadequate number of buildings for housing and commercial purposes, it is important to preserve alll the buildings we can

1 OCTOBER, 1920 2 339

AR2-9-3-001439 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 11 NOVEMBER as a Legal Holiday , and all public buildings will be closed with people to join in celebrating the cessation of warfare with appropriate patriotic and historical exercises , The Armistice was signed on this day , in 1918 terminating hostilities between the U.S. and the Allied Nations and the Central Powers of Europe, and Gov. Hart also asks people to remember the 4 returned service men shot in Centralia on the first anniversary of the signing of the Armistice.

4 OCTOBER, 1920 2 340

AR2-9-3-001440 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 30 OCTOBER, - 6 NOVEMBER, 1920 as APPLE WEEK with the Apple industry naming 30 OCTOBER as Apple Day and requests that all people join in celebrating the entire week by the consumption of apples every day and assist in building up one of Washingtons' greatest industries .

21 OCTOBER, 1920 2 341

AR2-9-3-001441 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues proclamation offering a $1000 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the murderer of Harry Gregg, murdered by an unknown assailant in his home in Othello, Adams County, Wa. On or about 28 SEPTEMBER, 1920.

11 OCTOBER, 1920 2 342

AR2-9-3-001442 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Judge Gov. Hart issues order to Clarke County Superior Court Judge R.H. Back to preside in court in Goldendale, Klickitat County on Thursday, 5 AUGUST, 1920 due to the request from the Clerk of the Superior Court in Klickitat County.

3 AUGUST, 1920 2 345

AR2-9-3-001443 Acting Gov. Hart Letter to Secretary of State Grant Hinkle Gov. Hart advises, by telegraph, that he will be out of the State of Washington 20 AUGUST , 1920 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M.

20 AUGUST, 1920 2 346

AR2-9-3-001444 Acting Gov. Hart Reward Offered Gov. Hart offers reward of $1000 for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the assailant of Harry Gregg at his home in Othello, Adams County on 8 SEPTEMBER, 1920.

11 OCTOBER, 1920 2 350

AR2-9-3-001445 Acting Gov. Hart Letter to Secretary of State Grant Hinkle Gov. Hart advises that he shall be out of Washington State beginning Tuesday, 7A.M. , 9 NOVEMBER,1920 , and continuing for the remainder of the week in order to have a short rest and further states that he will advise the Secretary of State should his absence continue longer.

6 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 353

AR2-9-3-001446 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 25 NOVEMBER, 1920, as a day of annual THANKSGIVING for the manifold blessings of plenty, health and happiness , and states that since 1863, the day has been observed annually as the First Thanksgiving was observed by the Pilgrims in 1621 , a custom which they had acquired during the ten years of their residence in Holland.

18 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 354

AR2-9-3-001447 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that both he and Assistant Secretary of State W.J. Kingsley , on 29 NOVEMBER, 1920 have canvassed and reviewed the votes cast at the General Election on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920 of the Proposition of amending Section 16 of Article I -referring to eminent domain by declaring that the taking of private property by the state for land reclamation and settlement is a public use-that the Legislature submitted to the voters and W.J. Kingsley has certified to Gov. Hart , that 121,022 votes were cast in favor of the Constitutional Amendment and 113,287 votes were cast against the amendment , and that the proposed amendment , as set forth in Chapter 136 of the Session Laws of 1919, has been adopted and that the amendment is now part of the Washington State Constitution

29 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 355

AR2-9-3-001448 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that on 29 NOVEMBER, 1920 , in his presence, ,Assistant Secretary of State W.J. Kingsley , canvassed the votes cast at the General Election held on 2, NOVEMBER, 1920 and certified that Referendum Bill No. 2 was approved by a majority of the votes cast- 224, 356 in favor and 88,128 against- and that the total votes cast equaled one-third of the votes cast , and that REferendum Bill No. 2 has been adopted by the electors of Wa. Stateand that it is now a law. Referendum Bill No. 2 reads as follows: "An act providing for the payment of equalized compensation to Veterans of the war with the Cental Allied Powers who were bona fide residents of the State of Washington at the time of their entry into service, authorizing the issuance and sale of state bonds to pay such compensation and the levy of a tax to pay said bonds , appropriating the proceeds of the sale of such bonds for the payment of such compensation and expense incident thereto, and providing penalties of this act"

29 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 356

AR2-9-3-001449 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that on 29 NOVEMBER, 1920 , in his presence, ,Assistant Secretary of State W.J. Kingsley , canvassed the votes cast at the General Election held on 2, NOVEMBER, 1920 and certified that Referendum Bill No. I - submitted by the Legislature -was not approved by a majority of the votes cast-117,425 cast in favor of Referendum Bill No. I and 191, 783 against - and that Referendum Bill No. I has not passed. Referendum Bill No. I reads as follows: "An act providing for the construction of a state system of trunk line hard surface highways, providing for the issuance and sale of state bonds to create a fund for such purpose and the redemption of such bonds from motor vehicle license fees and if the revenues from such license fees are insufficient, levying a tax for such deficiency."

9 NOVEMBER,1920 2 357

AR2-9-3-001450 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that on 29 NOVEMBER, 1920, in his presence, Assistant Secretary of State W.J. Kingsley , canvassed the votes cast at the General Election held on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920 and certified that the proposed Amendment to Sections 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Article 3 submitted to the voters by the Legislature- that 71,284 votes were cast in favor of the proposed Constitutional Amendment and 170,242 votes were cast against and that the proposed Constitutional Amendment was not approved by the majority of the electors.

29 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 358

AR2-9-3-001451 Acting Gov. Hart Requisitions, restoration of citizenship rights, Pardons, Conditional Pardons, Executive Parole, Final Release from Conditional Pardons, Extraditions

26 NOVEMBER, 1920 17 MARCH,1921, 2 359-372

AR2-9-3-001452 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Gov. Hart issues order to Electors of that part of Whitman County of Wa. State, comprising the Ninth Senatorial District, to hold an election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator C.A. Couplin which shall be held on the 7th day of JANUARY, 1921

27 DECEMBER, 1920 2 360

AR2-9-3-001453 Acting Gov. Hart Order to Electors Gov. Hart issues Order to Electors of that part of the County of King of Wa. State, comprising the 37th Senatorial District to hold and election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator George B. Lamping,which shall be held on 21 DECEMBER, 1920


AR2-9-3-001454 Acting Gov. Hart Satisfaction of Judgment Gov. Hart issues Satisfaction of Judgment in the cause of No. 38552 and causse No. 38553 in the amount of $500 and $20 costs which were a lien against Lot 10 and the North Half of Lot 11, Block 3, Broom's Addition to Tacoma wherin Mrs. Anna Wingard appeaared as Judgment debtor and which satisfactions were recommended by Fred Remann, Prosecuting Attorney, who procured the Judgments and Wm. Askoen, the present Prosecuting Attorney of Pierce County.

30 NOVEMBER, 1920 2 359

AR2-9-3-001455 Acting Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov.Hart has issued a Certificate of Election as United States Senator from Wa. State to Wesley L. Jones.

10 DECEMBER, 1920 2 361


AR2-9-3-001456 Acting Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart offers $500 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person who committed the crime of placing dynamite and fuse under the American Legion Building and lighting the fuse with the apparent intention of committing wholesale murder on 2 FEBRUARY, 1921 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Wa. State.

3 FEBRUARY, 1921 2 362

AR2-9-3-001457 Acting Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election in favor of Warren W. Tolman, as having been elected a Supreme Court judge at the General Election held 2 NOVEMBER, 1920.

30 DECEMBER, 1920 2 365

AR2-9-3-001458 Acting Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certiicate of Election in favor of J.B. Bridges, as having been elected a Supreme Court Judge at the General Election held on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920.

30 DECEMBER, 1920 2 365

AR2-9-3-001459 Acting Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election in favor of O. R. Holcomb as having been elected a Supreme Court Judge at the General Election held on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920.

30 DECEMBER, 1920 2 365

AR2-9-3-001460 Acting Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election in favor of H.O. Fishback as having been elected Insurance Commissioner at the General Election held on 2 NOVEMBER, 1920.

30 DECEMBER, 1920 2 366

AR2-9-3-001461 Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election to J. Stanley Webster for the office of 5th District, Wa. State U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH 1921.

6 JANUARY, 1921 2 367

AR2-9-3-001462 Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election to John W. Summers for the office of 4th District Wa. State U. S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH, 1921.

12 JANUARY, 1921 2 367

AR2-9-3-001463 Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election to Albert Johnson for the office of 3rd District, Wa. State U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH, 1921.

12 JANUARY, 1921 2 367

AR2-9-3-001464 Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election to Lindley H. Hadley for the office of 2nd District Wa. State U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH, 1921.

12 JANUARY, 1921 2 367

AR2-9-3-001465 Gov. Hart Certificate of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificate of Election to JohnF. Miller for the office of 1st District Wa. State U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH , 1921.

12 JANUARY, 1921 2 367

AR2-9-3-001466 Gov. Hart Oath of Office Gov. Hart files his Oath of Office with Secretary of State , Certified as Governor of Washington State.

12 JANUARY, 1921 2 368

AR2-9-3-001467 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Friday, 8 APRIL, 1921 as ARBOR DAY since the recent storm in the Olympic Peninsula has devastated our forest, including fire devastation, and asks that Wa. State citizens replace in all possible ways the monarchs of the forests and contribute to the beauty and grandeur of Wa. State scenery.

26 MARCH, 1921 2 373

AR2-9-3-001468 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Executive Paroles, Final Discharge from incarceration, Commutation of Sentences 21 MARCH, 1921 2 374-386AR2-9-3-001469 Gov. Hart NOTICE- FIRE PREVENTIONR REGULATIONS Gov, Hart issues 6 rules regarding Fire prevention regulations in that part of Jefferson and

Clallam County lyiong west of a line one mile west of the eastern boundary of Range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian , effective between 15 APRIL-15 OCTOBER, 1921. in regard to no smoking, registering with a forest officer , building of camp fires, burning of inflammable debris, permits to burn no operating of wood or coal burning or other spark emitting machinery except in compliance with feet away from forest area, and that oil burning, gas or electric operated machinery is recommended and required if used in dry weather.

15 APRIL, 1921 2 378

AR2-9-3-001470 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 22-28 MAY,1921 as FOREST PROTECTION WEEK and requests that all citizens and educational institutions in particular, instruct on the effects of waste by forest fires to conserve the forest resources of the state since the tornado of 29 JANUARY destroyed much timber and forest fires have destroyed 250,000 acres of forest land.

23 APRIL, 1921 2 380

AR2-9-3-001471 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that the Womens' Industrial Home and Clinic was closed on 1 APRIL, 1921 and that since that date it has not been and is not now ready for the reception of inmates and directs each Superior Court Judge and justice of the peace take note of this Proclamation.

28 APRIL, 1921 2 381

AR2-9-3-001472 Gov. Hart Letter from Secretary to the Governor to Lieut. Governor C.L. Schiff, Secretary to the Governor ,conveys substance of telegram wire received from Gov. Hart to Lieut. Governor William J. Coyle to the effect that the Governor will be out of the state for about 3 weeks beginning 5 MAY, 1921.

5 MAY, 1921 2 383

AR2-9-3-001473 Gov. Hart Reprieve for 30 days of Execution White Isom Gov. Hart grants a 30 day reprieve from execution to Isom White beginning 20 MAY, 1921 . The execution of death imposed by Snohomish County Superior Court is suspended for 30 days beginning 20 MAY, 1921.

17 MAY, 1921 2 384

AR2-9-3-001474 Gov. Hart Order to Judge Acting Gov. Coyle issues Order to Lewis County Superior Court judge W. A. Reynolds,to preside over a case set for trial on Monday, 23 MAY, 1921 in Montesano, Grays Harbor County due to a request of the Grays Harbor Superior Court Clerk that an outside judge be sent to Montesano.

18 MAY, 1921 2 385

AR2-9-3-001475 Gov. Hart Commutation of Death Sentence White Isom Gov. Hart commutes the death sentence of Isom White to life iimprisonment at Walla Walla Stae Penitentiary since it has been determined by a Medical Commission that Isom White is under-developed mentally and that his mentality is about that of a normal 12 or 14 year old boy.

14 JUNE,1921 2 387

AR2-9-3-001476 Gov. Hart Pardons, Requisitions, Revocation of Conditional Pardons, Conditional Pardons, Executive Paroles, Final release from incarceration

14 JUNE,1921 2 388-399

AR2-9-3-001477 Gov. Hart Order to Judge Gov. Hart issues Order to Pierce County Superior Court judge W.O. Chapman to preside at the hearing of an injunction suit, wherin a temporary restraining order has been issued returnable this date- 3 JUNE, 1921 in Chehalis, Lewis County

3 JUNE, 1921 2 391

AR2-9-3-001478 Gov. Hart Order to Judge Gov. hart issues Order to Pierce County Superior Court JudgeM.L. Clifford , to preside at a case set for trial on Monday, 12 SEPTEMBER, 1921 , in Montesano, Grays Harbor County due to a request of Grays Harbor County Superior Court Clerk that an outside judge be sent to Montesano.

8 SEPTEMBER, 1921 2 396

AR2-9-3-001479

AR2-9-3-001480 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 9 OCTOBER, 1921 as FIRE PREVENTION DAY and requests that Wa. State citizens give consideration to the best means of safeguarding buildings against destructive fires since there still remains a shortage of homes as compared to population and since America's fire loss in 1920 was a half a billion dollars with the loss of life estimated at 15,000 annually.

30 SEPTEMBER, 1921 2 400

AR2-9-3-001481 Gov. Hart ProclamationAR2-9-3-001482 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Friday, 11 NOVEMBER 1921 as a Legal Holiday

since 11 NOVEMBER1918 will be remembered as Armistice Day , terminating hostilities between the U.S. and the Allied powers and the Central powers of Europe and this day is also significant to the State of Washington since on 11 NOVEMBER, 1889 the former territory of Wa. was admitted as a State of the union by Presidential Proclamation under a duly adopted Constitution. Thus, all all public offices will remain closed and flags are to remain at half-mast from sunrise to sunset, and at 12 noon a silent 2 minute prayer will be offered as the body of the unknown American soldier is lowered to rest in the national Cemetery.This day is a commemoration of Admission Day, for the 4 returned servicemen who died in Centralia.

6 OCTOBER, 1921 2 401

AR2-9-3-001483

AR2-9-3-001484 Gov. Hart Letter to Lieut. Gov. Coyle- Absence of Governor from state Letter addressed to Lieut. Gov. Coyle byHollis Fretz, Secretary to the Governor , that Gov. hart is to be absent from the state for a few weeks and that Lieut. Gov. Coyle is to assume the duties of the Governor during his absence.

9 OCTOBER, 1921 2 402

AR2-9-3-001485 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Pardons, Release from parole Revocations of Conditional Pardons, Executive Parole, Restoration of civil Rights, Remitting of fines

13 OCTOBER, 1921- 6 April, 1922 2 403-424

AR2-9-3-001486 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 24 NOVEMBER, 1921 as THANKSGIVING as Congress had ordered observance of the custom of celebrating the bountiful harvest of the Pilgrims and since 1863 the day has been obsserved annually.

14 NOVEMBER, 1921 2 407


AR2-9-3-001487 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov.Hart issues Proclamation designating Friday, 14 APRIL . 1921 as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY since the greatest of natural beauties of Wa. State are the evergreen forests and many stands of timber are being chopped down.Thus. the Gov. requests that citizens save the trees and plant new ones and hopes that students and others plant shade and ornamental trees and plants.

29 MARCH, 1922 2 425

AR2-9-3-001488 Gov. Hart Order to JudgeAR2-9-3-001489 Gov. Hart issues order to Snohomish County Superior Court Judge to preside at the case set

for trial on 10,12,13 and 14 APRIL, 1922 in Wenatchee, Chelan County due to a request made to the Governor by Judge Wm. A. Gremshaw of Chelan County that an outside judge be sent as he had been disqualified to hear the cases coming up for trial on the dates mentioned above.

5 APRIL, 1922 2 423

AR2-9-3-001490 Gov. Hart Order to JudgeAR2-9-3-001491 GovHart issues Order to Yakima County Superior Court judge to preside over the cases set for

trial on 17, 18, 19, and 24 APRIL IN Wenatchee, Chelan County due to a request made to the Governor by Judge Wm. A. Grimshaw of Chelan County that an ouside judge be sent as he had been disqualified to hear the cases coming up for trial on the dates mentioned above.

4 APRIL, 1922 2 423-424

AR2-9-3-001492 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Executive Paroles, Conditional pardons, Final Discharge from incarceration, Restoration of civil rights, Remittance of balance of fine, Revocation of pardons

4/13/1922-9 NOVEMBER, 1922 2 426-453

AR2-9-3-001493

AR2-9-3-001494 Gov. Hart Revocation of notary public Commission Gov. Hart revokes and cancels the notary public Commission of E.S. Bateman of Seattle, kings County , issued on 27 AUGUST, 1920 AND ISSUES DIRECTIVE THAT MR. Bateman is removed from office.

5 JUNE, 1922 2 432

AR2-9-3-001495 Gov. Hart Revocation of Notary Public Commission Gov. Hart revokes and cancels the notary public Commission of .Glen S. Conkey of Seattle, kings County , issued on 24 AUGUST, 1921AND ISSUES DIRECTIVE THAT MR. Conkey is removed from office.

26 JUNE, 1922 2 436

AR2-9-3-001496 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. har issues Proclamation designating 2-9 OCTOBER, 1922 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK AND REQUESTS THAT PUBLIC AND CIVIC GROUPS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REMOVING RUBBISH THAT CREATES A FIRE HAZARD SINCE FIRE LOSS IN Wa. State approximates $485,000,000 annually as well as the loss of 48 lives daily.

22 SEPTEMBER, 1922 2 445

AR2-9-3-001497

AR2-9-3-001498 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues proclamation designating Saturday, 11 NOVEMBER, 1922 as ARMISTICE AND ADMISSION DAY as a Legal holiday and that all public buildings will be closed with flags at half-mast from sunrise to sunset and states that is is 4 years since the order to cease firing was given on the morning of 11 NOVEMBER, AND, IN ADDITION, ON 11 november, the territory of Washington became a state on the issuance of a Presidential proclamation.

30 OCTOBER, 1922 2 451

AR2-9-3-001499 Gov. Hart Letter to Honorable Wm. J. Coyle Gov. Hart notifies Honorable Wm. J. Coyle that he will leave the state the night of 8 NOVEMBER 1922 and does not expect to return before the end of NOVEMBER, or the first week in DECEMBER, and further states that the business of the office is not expected to be heavy and hopes that Lieut. Gov. Coyle will not be seriously inconvenienced by the Governor' absence.

31 OCTOBER, 1922 2 452

AR2-9-3-001500 Gov. Hart, Acting Gov. Coyle Requisitions, Executive parole, Pardons 31 OCTOBER, 1922- 2 452-AR2-9-3-001501 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER, 1922 as a day of

THANKSGIVING , observed first by the Pilgrim fathers at Jamestown, Virginia in 1621 , thus the last Thursday in NOVEMBER has become fixed as a day of Thanksgiving and is the oldest of American holidays . The Gov. asks that the people gather in their churches and homes to offer thanks to God for their prosperous condition and the continued blessings of peace as well as to preserve the great principles which actuated the Pilgrim fathers and which have brought the nation to the great place it now occupies in the world.

4 NOVEMBER, 1922 2 454

AR2-9-3-001502 Gov. Hart Proclamation - signed by Acting Gov. Coyle Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 3DECEMBER-9 DECEMBER as EDUCATION WEEK , designated by the President of the U.S. throughout the country and calls upon citizens to attempt to solve the many complex problems of education which will result in a new born educational era, and the American Legion, the U.S. Bureau of Education and the National Education Association are desirous of advancing our educational system to strengthen beliefs in ordered government and appreciate more the standards of civic understanding and moral and intellectual accomplishments.

23 NOVEMBER, 1922 2 457

AR2-9-3-001503 Gov. Hart Letter to Honorable Wm. J. Coyle Secretary to the Governor Hollis B. Fultz writes letter to Acting Gov. Coyle that Gov. Hart has wired that he will return to Wa. State Wednesday morning, 6 DECEMBER, 1922

4 DECEMBER, 1922 2 458

AR2-9-3-001504 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 176, Laws of 1921- passed by the Legislature-and submitted to the electorate at the general election- was not approved by a majority of the votes voting at the election of 7 NOVEMBER, 1922 since the number of votes cast at the general election totaled 313,252 with 57, 287 in favor of Referendum Measure No. 15 and 140,166 were cast against the Referendum. The referendum was "An Act relating to the election and powers of precinct committeemen and party committees, the nomination of candidates for public office , and the holding of party conventions for the purpose of adopting platforms and nominating Presidential electors"

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 459

AR2-9-3-001505 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 138, Laws of 1913 and acts Amendatory , Chapter 175 of the session Laws of 1921 , passed by the Legislature and submitted to the the electorate at the general election of 7 NOVEMBER, 1922 , said act being known as Referendum No. 13 and entitled " An Act providing that parents or guardians may forbid physical examination of their school children in districts of the first class except where such children show symptoms of contagious or infectious diseases: and providing that vaccination, inoculation or other medication shall not be made a condition of attendance or employment in such schools except of persons suspected of having or who have been exposed to contagious diseases."A total of 313,252 votes were cast at the general election , with 96,845 vote cast in favor of Referendum Measure No. 13 and 156,004 against the measure; thus Referendum Measure No. 13 was not approved by a majority of votes cast and Gov. Hart declares that Chapter 175, Laws of 1921 was not approved by a majority of the voters.

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 460

AR2-9-3-001506 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 138 of the session Laws of 1913 and Amendatory acts, a Certain Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 46 -submitted to the people in the general election of 7 NOVEMBER, 1922- and entitled " An Act providing for a current state school fund sufficient to produce $30.00 for each child of school age; for the distribution of state and county school funds to school districts upon the equal basis of attendance and teachers employed; and fixing the maximum annual tax levy of school districts, except for bonded indebtedness, at 1.7 per cent of the assessed value of the taxable property thereof." It appears from the certification that Initiative Measure No. 46 was not approved by a majority of the voters, since out of a total of313,252 votes cast, 99,090 were cast in favor and 150,030 were cast against the Measure

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 461


AR2-9-3-001507 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 172 of the session Laws of 1921 that a proposed amendment to Section 23 of Article II of the Wa. State Constitution - submitted to the electorate in the general election of 1921- was not approved by a majority of the electors, since out of a total of 313,252 votes cast ,52,606 were cast in favor of the proposed amendment and161,526 were cast against the proposed amendment

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 462

AR2-9-3-001508 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 138 of the session Laws of 1913 and Amendatory Acts, Chapter 59 of the session Laws of 1921 -passed by the Legislature and submitted to the electorate at the general election of 7 NOVEMBER, 1922 - THE ACT KNOWN AS REFERENDUM No. 12 and entitled"An Act providing for the issuance of certificates of necessity and convenience by the director of public works to public service companies in cases where similar service is being rendered the localities proposed to be served by other public service companies." A total of 313,252 votes were cast at the general election on 7 NOVEMBER, 1922 and 64,733 votes were cast in favor of Referendum Measure No. 12 and 154,907 votes were cast against the measure , :thus, Chapter 59, Laws of 1921, was not approved by amajority of the voters.

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 463

AR2-9-3-001509 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 138 of the session Laws of 1913 and Amendatory acts , Chapter 177 of the session Laws of 1921- passed by the legislature and submitted to the electorate at the general election of 7 NOVEMBER, 1922, said act known as REfeerendum Measure No. 14 and entitled: An Act relating to primary nominations and the registration of voters, and requiring electors to state their party affiliations at the time of registration." A total of 313,252 votes were cast with 60,580 votes cast in favor of Referendum No. 14, and 163,956 votes cast against the Referendum; thus, Referendum No. 14 was not approved by a majority of the votes cast and Chapter 177, Laws of 1921 was not approved.

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 464

AR2-9-3-001510 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 13, passed by the Legislative session laws of 1921, submitted to the electorate in Wa. State, the proposition of amending Section 22 of Article 1 of the Wa. State Constitution , to be voted on 7 NOVEMBER, 1922, the ballot title to proposed amendment reading as follows: An Act amending Section 22 of Article 1 of the State Constitution by providing that the trial of a person accused of a public offense committed on any railway car, coach, train, boat or other public conveyance may be had in any county through which such conveyance may pass." The vote has been certified by Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle and a total of 313,252 were cast at the general election with 122,911 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment, and 81,432 votes cast against the amendment. Thus, the amendment was approved by a majority of the electors and Gov. Hart proclaims that the proposed amendment as set forth in Chapter 13, of the session Laws of 1921, has been adopted and is now a part of the Wa. State Constitution.

7 DECEMBER,1922 2 465

AR2-9-3-001511 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Chapter 14, passed by the Legislative Session Laws of 1921, submitted to the electorate in Wa. State,the proposition of amending Section 4 of Article V111of the Wa. State Constitution, the proposition to be voted on at the General Election held on 7 NOVEMBER, 1922, the ballot title to the proposed amendment to read as follows:" An Act amending Section 4 of Article V111 of the State Constitution by providing that payments from State appropriations should be made within one calendar month after the end of the next ensuing fiscal biennium."Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle has certified the election results,. A total of 313,252 votes were cast at the General Election, with 94,708 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 86,734 votes cast against the amendment.Thus, the proposed constitutional amendment was approved by a majority of the electors and Gov. Hart proclaims that the proposed amendment as set forth in Chapter 14 of the Session Laws of 1921, has been adopted and is now a part of the WAa. State Constitution.

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 466

AR2-9-3-001512 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section 1, of Article 11 of the Wa. State Constitution, and Chapter 138 of the Legislative Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory to it, Initiative Measure No. 40 was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the General Election on 7 NOVEMBER, 1922 and entitled: "An Act providing for the repeal of Chapter 174, Laws of 1921, relating to the collection of a poll tax,"Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle has certified the election results . A total of 313,252 votes were cast at the General Election, , with 193,158 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 40 and 63,448 votes cast against the Measure. Thus, Gov. Hart proclaims that Initiative no. 40 was approved by a majority of the votes cast.

7 DECEMBER, 1922 2 467

AR2-9-3-001513 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Executive parole, PardonsFinal Discharge from Parole,Revocation of Parole,Final Discharge from Suspended Sentences Commutation of Sentences, Final Discharge from Reformatory Parole,Remission of Fines, Granting of Executive Clemency

7 DECEMBER, 1922- 30 JULY, 1923 2 468-498

AR2-9-3-001514 Gov. Hart Appointment of Judge Gov. Hart appoints Harold B. Gilbert as Yakima County Superior Court Judge to succeed Judge George B. Holden, who has resigned.

13 DECEMBER, 1922 2 470

AR2-9-3-001515 Gov. Hart Certificates of Election Gov. hart issues Certificates of Election to C.C. Dill, as U.S. Senator, John F. Miller, Lindley H. Hadley, Albert Johnson, John W. Summers as Representatives to Congress, and Mark A. Fullerton, Kenneth Mackintosh,Emmett J. Parker, and William H. Pemberton as Judges of the Supreme Court.

2 JANUARY, 1923 2 474

AR2-9-3-001516 Gov. Hart Order to Judge Gov. Hart issues Order to Spokane County Superior Court Judge Joseph B. Lindsley, to to preside at the criminal cases set for trial from 10 JANUARY -13 JANUARY and 15 JANUARY-16 JANUARY, 1923 , in Wenatchee, Chelan County , based on a request made to the Governor by Judge Wm. A. Grimshaw of Chelan County that an outside judge sit in court on these cases.

3 JANUARY, 1923 2 474

AR2-9-3-001517 Gov. Hart Appointment of Judge Gov. hart appoints Geo. A. Joiner as Skagit County Superior Court Judge to fill the unespired term of Judge Augustus Brawley, deceased.

16 FEBRUARY, 1923 2 478

AR2-9-3-001518 Gov. Hart Fiscal Agency reappointed Gov. Hart reappoints The Equitable Trust Company of New York . 37 Wall Street As the fiscal agency of the State of Washington for ther term ending 8 APRIL, 1927.

23 MARCH, 1923 2 481

AR2-9-3-001519 Gov. Hart Appointment of Attorney General Gov. Hart appoints John H. Dunbar, effective, 2 APRIL, 1923, as Attorney General of Wa. State, to succeed L.L. Thompson, resigned, for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected and qualified for office.

April 5, 1923 2 483

AR2-9-3-001520 Gov. Hart Writ of Election Gov. Hart issues Writ of Election to the Electors of the 5th Congressional District of Wa. State to hold a special election to fill the vacancy in the Office of the U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District in Wa. State caused by the resignation of J. Stanley WebsterU-S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District, for the remainder of his unexpired term ending on 4 MARCH, 1925which election shall be held on 25 SEPTEMBER, 1925Gov. Hart also directs the electors to hold a special Primary election on 19 JUNE, 1923 to nominate candidates to be voted for at the special election.

9 MAY, 1923 2 488

AR2-9-3-001521 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. hart issues Proclamation that the President of the U.S. is dead and that the nation mourns. He recently was among us and stricken here with his last illness. Entering the White House in the most trying period of governmental history, except for the Reconstructionist days following the Civil War, he has guided the nation and has adhered to American principles such that the nation has passed a crisis. Thus, out of respect for his high postion,Gov. Hart directs that from this day and for thirty days, that all flags upon public buildings and grounds be at half mast and that when Gov. Hart has knowledge of the day and time of the funeral he will issue another proclamation making a Legal Holiday of the funeral day of Warren G. Harding.

3 AUGUST, 1923 2 499


AR2-9-3-001522 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that Friday, 10 AUGUST , 1923 is a PUBLIC HOLIDAY ,set aside as a day of mourning the death of the 29th President of the U. S, Warren G. Harding.He will be buried at Marion, Ohio Gov. Hart asks that all general business cease and that the people assemble in places of worship at the hour of his burial, at 1 P.M. Pacific Time and at that hour , all business shall cease for five minutes to pause and reflect on his life.

6 AUGUST, 1923 2 500

AR2-9-3-001523 Gov. Hart Requisitions ,Remission of inmates' fines,Executive Parole,Pardons, Final Discharge from Executive Parole and Suspended Sentences, Final Discharge from State Reformatory.

13 SEPTEMBER, -15 OCTOBER,1923 2 501-509

AR2-9-3-001524 Gov. Hart Letter to Honorable Wm. J. Coyle Letter written by Secretary to the Gov. informing Lieut. Gov. Wm. J. Coyle that Gov. Hart will be absent from the state for about 3 weeks beginning 23 SEPTEMBER and that he should be ready to assume the duties of Acting Governor.

17 SEPTEMBER, 1923 2 505

AR2-9-3-001525 Gov. Hart Appointment of Judge Gov. Hart appoints A.W. Hawkins as Yakima County Superior Court Judge to succeed Harold B. Gilbert of Yakima, resigned .The term of offiice to end when a successor has been elected and qualified for office.

21 SEPTEMBER, 1923 2 506

AR2-9-3-001526 Acting Gov. Coyle Requisitions, Pardons 24 SEPTEMBER, 1923 2 506-508AR2-9-3-001527 Acting Gov. Coyle Certificates of Election Acting Gov. Coyle issues Certificate of Election to Sam B. Hill as U.S. Representative to

fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. Stanley Webster9 OCTOBER, 1923 2 508

AR2-9-3-001528 Acting Gov. Coyle Proclamation Acting Gov. Coyle issues Proclamation designating 7 OCTOBER-13 OCTOBER,1923 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and requests that groups and individuals further the effort to curtail the toll of preventable fires since the destruction of life and property in the U.S. has reached a new high record.Some 15,000 persons were burned to death and material wealth valued at the sum of $521,860,000 was consumed by the flames.

2OCTOBER,1923 2 509

AR2-9-3-001529 Acting Gov. Coyle Letter to Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle Acting Gov. Coyle writes letter to Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle that he will be absent from the state beginning Friday morning, 12 OCTOBER, 1923 and that in the absence of himself as well as Gov, Hart, that the Secretary of State should be prepared to assume the duties of Governor.

10 OCTOBER, 1923 2 510

AR2-9-3-001530 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Pardons, Executive Paroles, Final Discharges ,Suspended Sentences, Commutation of Sentences,Remission of fines

15-OCTOBER, 1923-2 APRIL,1924 2 510-542

AR2-9-3-001531 Gov. Hart Appointment of Judge Gov. Hart appoints C.G. Jeffers of Ephrata as Douglas and Grant County Superior Court Judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Sam B. Hill, resigned.

29 OCTOBER,1923 2 512

AR2-9-3-001532 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Monday, 12 NOVEMBER, 1923 as ARMISTICE AND ADMISSION DAY and as a legal holiday since NOVEMBER 11 falls on a Sunday and states that all public buildings will be closed with flags at half-mast.He hopes that people will engage in the celebration marking the cessation of warfare and hopes that interest willl be revived in constitutional government in commemoration of ADMISSION DAY when 4 servicemen were shots to death on the streets of Centralia on the first anniversary of the war on 11 NOVEMBER, 1919,; the day 11 NOVEMBER, 1889 also marking the day when the Territory of Washington became a State by Presidential Proclamation.

30 OCTOBER, 1923 2 513

AR2-9-3-001533 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 29 NOVEMBER, as a day of THANKSGIVING and states that more than 3 centuries ago, the Pilgrim fathers set aside a day of THANKSGIVING , as a result of a bounteous harvest and that George Washington might be said to have issued the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation on 3 OCTOBER, 1789 , using the words " to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

20 NOVEMBER,1923 2 514

AR2-9-3-001534 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 9-16 DECEMBER,1923, as HARDING MEMORIAL WEEK and calls upon groups and individuals to assist in the raising of funds for a lasting memorial to the late President, WARREN G.HARDING who died on 2 AUGUST,1923, while returning from an official visit to the Northwest and Alaska- his last public appearance was made in Washington State- the funds to preserve his remains in a mausoleum and to save the Harding home in Marion, Ohio for future generations and to preserve his papers. Gov. Hart also would like these funds, when raised to be used to establish a chair of Diplomacy and the Functions of Government in connection with some university.

5 DECEMBER, 1923 2 516

AR2-9-3-001535 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation declaring a period of mourning, continuing for 30 days from the hour of death , 11:45a.m. Sunday, 3 FEBRUARY, 1924 , as a result of the death of EX-President Woodrow Wilson , and directs that the flags at all public buildings be flown at half-mast, and that, during the hour of the funeral. all business shal cease so people may gather and express sorrow at his death.Gov. Hart further states that ex-President Wilson was sincere and is today a martyr to his ideals.

4 FEBRUARY, 1924 2 529

AR2-9-3-001536 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 21-27 APRIL, 1924, as FOREST PROTECTION WEEK and urges all citizens and institutions to better protect our forest resources . Gov. Hart also designates Friday, 25 APRIL as ARBOR DAY and requests that public schools, also at the urging of the State Superintendant of Public Instruction, to devote the whole day to lessons. tree planting and fire protection, since as much as 160,000 acres are cut-over and burned each year.

31 MARCH,1924 2 535

AR2-9-3-001537 Gov. Hart Letter to Lieut. Gov. Wm. J. Coyle Gov. Hart's Secretary, Hollis B. Fultz, writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Wm. J. Coyle, that the Gov. is to be absent from the state for a period of about 3 weeks, beginning 12 APRIL, 1924 and requests that the Lieutl Gov. be ready to assume the duties as Acting Gov.

9 APRIL,1924 2 536

AR2-9-3-001538 Acting Gov. Coyle Proclamation Acting Gov. Coyle issues Proclamation requesting that upon Memorial Day, Friday, 30 MAY, 1924, , IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES WHICH WILL BE HELD FOR THE DEPARTED VETERANS OF ALLWARS. That every citizen wear upon his lapel a poppy in memory of those boys who lost their lives in the World War. The poppy is symbolic of the day spent on foreign soil by American soldiers , the poppy also to be blooming soon on the fields of France.

17 APRIL, 1924 2 539

AR2-9-3-001539 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation regarding Quarantine Orders along with the Director of Agriculture, which include 13 Regulations.The regulations have to do with keeping The alfalfa weevil and all contaminated materials out of Wa. State

9 APRIL,1924 2 537

AR2-9-3-001540 Gov. Hart Requisitions, Extradition, Executive Parole, Reformatory Executive Parole Remission of Fines, Paroles, Commutation of Sentences, Restoration of Civil Rights, Discharge from Penitentiary Straight Parole.

9 JUNE. 1924- 19 JANUARY, 1925 2 543-592

AR2-9-3-001541 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating that Saturday, 5 JULY, 1924 is a legal holiday, since the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence falls on a Friday this year and Saturday has become a half- holiday by custom , and many requests have been made by banks, business firms, public officers and others to have Saturday following the 4th of July, declared a Legal Holiday .

1 JULY, 1924 2 547

AR2-9-3-001542 Gov. Hart Writ of Election Gov. Hart issues Writ of Election to the Electors of the Second Senatorial District of Wa. State to hold a special election to fill the vacancy in the State Senate for the2nd Senatorial District in Wa. State caused by the resignation of W. Lon Johnson, the election to be held at the same time as the General Election

16 JULY,1924 2 550


AR2-9-3-001543 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation , in compliance with the wishes of the President of the United States and the recommendation of the Advisory Council designates Friday, 12 SEPTEMBER, as DEFENDERS' DAY and as a Legal Holiday and the Council is to have supervision of the celebration of DEFENDERS' DAY in Wa. State which will be to conduct a practical test of the volunteer provisions of the National Defense Act of 1920 . The Gov. asks that citizens unite in an affirmation of their allegiance to the Constitution of the U.S. and to those principles on which our nation was founded.

27 AUGUST, 1924 2 554

AR2-9-3-001544 Gov. Hart-Acting Gov. Coyle Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating the week of 5-11 OCTOBER, 1924 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges residents to curtail the toll of preventable fires since the loss of life has been high and since the waste of property by burning in the U.S. during 1923 is higher than any recorded since 1906 in San Francisco .

30 SEPTEMBER, 1924 2 561

AR2-9-3-001545 Acting Gov. Coyle Proclamation Acting Gov. Coyle issues Proclamation designating 7 OCTOBER, 1924, as REGISTRATION DAY , and calls upon citizens to register to vote, since there has been a growing tendency to neglect the exercise of the right to vote and asks that all qualified persons to qualify for the next election register .

30 SEPTEMBER, 1924 2 562

AR2-9-3-001546 Acting Gov. Coyle Proclamation Acting Gov. Coyle issues Proclamation designating 13- 18 OCTOBER, 1924 as ALASKA WEEK and that Saturday, 18 OCTOBER 1924, shall be known as ALASKA DAY and urges citizens to give all possible time to the observance of this week and day since the development of Alaska is of prime importance to the development of the Pacific Northwest.

6 OCTOBER, 1924 2 564

AR2-9-3-001547 Gov. Hart Letter to Lieut. Gov. Coyle Gov. Hart's Secretary writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Coyle that Gov. Hart will be absent from the state for a period of 2 or 3 weeks.

20 SEPTEMBER, 1924 2 567

AR2-9-3-001548 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 11 NOVEMBER, 1924 as ARMISTICE AND ADMISSION DAY - a legal holiday - with all public buildings closed and flags at half- staff from sunrise to sunset. At 11 o'clock on this day in 1918 war ceased with an agreement signed that ended the war and on this day in 1889 Washington, until then a territory, became a state by Presidential Proclamation.

6 NOVEMBER, 1924 2 570

AR2-9-3-001549 Gov. Hart Letter to Lieut. Gov. Coyle Gov. Hart's Secretary writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Coyle that Gov. Hart will be absent from the state for a period of about 10 days and that the Gov. will inform Lieut. Gov. Coyle if a case aarises that requires him to be present on Saturday. .

12 NOVEMBER, 1924 2 572

AR2-9-3-001550 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 NOVEMBER, 1924 as a day of THANKSGIVING and hopes that the people of the state, having enjoyed the blessings of liberty, plenty, health and happiness will gather and give thanks for the blessings of peace and thanks for the preservation of the great principles which actuated the Pilgrim fathers. It was the first President of the U.S. , on 3 OCTOBER, 1789, who issued what might be termed the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation .

13 NOVEMBER, 1924 2 573

AR2-9-3-001551 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that an Initiative Measure No. 50 and entitled : " An Act relating to the taxation of real and personal property and limiting the aggregate annual rate of levy theron for general state, county, municipal and school district purposes to 40 mills." - said act was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the general election held on 4, NOVEMBER, 1924 for their approval or rejection under the provisions of Section 1 , of Article 11. of the Constitution of the State of Washington, and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1924. The vote has been certified with a total of 445,222 votes cast and 128,677 votes were cast in favor of the Initiative and 211, 948 votes cast against the Initiative . Thus Initiative No. 50 was not approved by a majority of the voters at the general election.

3 DECEMBER,1924 2 576

AR2-9-3-001552 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that an Initiative Measure No. 49 and entitled : "An Act compelling children between seven(7) and sixteen years of age to attend the public schools, and prescribing penalties."- said act was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the general election held on 4 NOVEMBER, 1924 for their approval or rejection under the provisions of Section 1, of Article 11, of the Constitution of the State of Washington, and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 andamendatory thereto . The vote has been certified with a total of 445,222 votes cast, and 158,922 votes have been cast in favor of Initiative No. 49 and 221,500 votes cast against said measure. Thus Initiative No. 49 was not approved by a majority of thevoters.

3 DECEMBER, 1924 2 577

AR2-9-3-001553 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that an Initiative Measure No. 52 and entitled : " An Act authorizing cities and towns to purchase , sell and dispose of electric current, inside or outside their corporate limits, without the payment of any tax thereon; authorizing the acquisition , construction, operation and maintenance of facilitiesin connection therewith, and authorizing cities and towns to condemn privaate property, including the right to use and damage railroads, not common carriers, booming , rafting and sorting works for such purposes."- said act was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the general election held on 4 NOVEMBER, 1924 for their approval or rejection under the provisions of Section 1 of Article 11, of the Constitution of the State of Washington , and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts amendatory thereto. The vote has been certified, with 445,222 votes cast and 139,492 votes cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 52, and 217,393 votes cast against Initiative Measure No. 52. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 52 was not approved by a majority of the voters.

3 DECEMBER, 1924 2 578

AR2-9-3-001554 Gov. Hart Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that a proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article XV of the Constitution was submitted to the voters of Wa. State, under the provisions of Section 1, Article 23 of the Constitution of the State of Washington and Chapter 104Laws of 1923 and that the vote has been certified with a total of 445,222 votes cast at the general election of 4 NOVEMBER, 1924 and that 99,694 votes were cast in favor of the proposed amendment and 136,749 votes were cast against the amendment.Thus the proposed amendment was not approved by a majority of the electors voting.

3 DECEMBER, 1924 2 579

AR2-9-3-001555 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that the Legislature of the State of Washington by the passage of Chapter 88, of the Session Laws of 1923, submitted to the electorate of the State of Washington , the proposition of amending Section 5 of Article X1 of the Constitution of the State of Wahington , the proposition to be voted on at the general election of 4 NOVEMBER, 1924. The proposed amendment reads as follows: " AN AMENDMENT of Section 5 of Article XI of the State Constitution relating to county officers, by providing that the legislature may classify counties by population and provide for the election of officers in certain classes of counties who shal perform the duties of two or more county officers." The election has been certified , with a total of 445,222 votes cast, and 137,093 votes castin favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 129,003 votes cast against the amendment. Thus, the proposed constitutional amendment was approved by a majority of the voters and has been adopted by the people of the State of Wa. and is now a part of the Constitution of the State of Washington.

3 DECEMBER, 1924 2 580


AR2-9-3-001556 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section I of Article II of the Constitution of Wa. State,and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts amendatory thereto, Chapter 22 of the Session Laws of 1923 was passed by the Legislature of the State of WAshington and submitted to the electorate at the general election of 4 NOVEMBER, 1924, the Act known as Referendum Measure No. 16 and entitled: " An Act to prohibit the manufacture , sale or exchange of any substitute for butter containing milk which contains any vegetaable fat or any condensed or evaporated milk containing any vegetable fat; also prohibiting the manufacture ,sale or exchange of any butter substitute containing milk unless the milk therein be pure milk from which no butterfat has been removed, or any condensed or evaporated milk or substitute therefore containing milk, unless the milk used therein be pure and unadulterated; and providing penalties."The vote has been certified, wiht 445,222 votes cast at the general election and169,047 votes cast in favor of Referendum Measure No. 16 and 203,016 votes cast against the Measure. Thus, Referendum Measure No. 16 was not

3 DECEMBEER, 1924 2 581

AR2-9-3-001557 Gov. Hart Proclamation Gov. Hart issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section I of Article 2 of the Constitution of the Staate of Washington and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913and Acts amendatory thereto, Chapter 87, Laws of 1923 was passed by the Legislature of Was. State and submitted to the electorate of Wa. State at the general election of 4 NOVEMBER, 1924, said act known as Referendum Bill No. 3 and entitled: " An Act authorizing the sale and disposal of surplus electric eneergy by cities and towns outside their corporate limits; authorizing the construction, betteerment or extension of electric plants and the acquisition and maintenance of transmission lines, distribution system and equipment necessary therefor; providing the manner and form in which accountsand reports of such salesshall be kept and made, and for the payment monthly to the State Treasurer for state purposesof a tax of five per cent of the gross receipts of such sales, and providing penalties."The votes have been certified with a total of 445,222 votes cast at the general election and99,459 votes were cast in favor of REferendum Bill No. 3 and 208,votes waere cast against the Bill. Thus,

3 DECEMBER, 1924 2 582

AR2-9-3-001558 Gov. Hart Appointment of Judge Gov. Hart appoints Elgin V. Kuykendall as Asotin, Columbia and Garfield County Superior Court Judge to serve until his successor has been elected and qualified, succeeding Chester F. Miller, deceased.

9 DECEMBER, 1924 2 584

AR2-9-3-001559 Gov. Hart Certificates of Election Gov. Hart issues Certificates of Election to John F. Miller , Lindley H. Hadley, Albert Johnson, John W. Sumners and Sam B. Hill as Representatives to Conagress and John R. Mitchell , John F. Main, William David Askren,as judges of the Supreme Court and H.O. Fishback as State Insurance Commissioner.

10 DECEMBER, 1924 2 586

AR2-9-3-001560 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Conditional Pardons, Pardons. Executive Parole 14 JANUARY, 1925 2 592AR2-9-3-001561 Gov. Hartley Telegram to Lieut. Gov. W. Long Johnson Gov. Hartley sends telegram to Lieut. Gov. Johnson that he will be visiting Shriners Hospital

for Crippled Children in Portland, Oregon for two hours and will return to Wa. State at high noon today.

25 JANUARY, 1925 2 593

AR2-9-3-001562 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that a banquet - to be attended by a representative of the President of the U.S., by governors of states and by leaders of the commercial life of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest-will be held on 19 MARCH, 1925 in honor of the commemoration of the settlement of Fort Vancouver , since one hundred years ago ,on 19 MARCH ,1825, the advance emissaries of the Hudsons's Bay Trading Company of England landed on the shores of the Columbia River, where they established Fort Vancouver . The development and progress of the entire Oregon County dates from that time and that before that time, what is now Washington State was uncharted and unsettled wilderness

16 MARCH, 1925 2 597

AR2-9-3-001563 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Friday, 3 APRIL as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY and requests that all citizens of Wa. State devote at least part of a day to the planting of trees and ornamental shrubs and beautyifying their home surroundings . He states that more emphasis is needed on home life since modeern life tends to be away from the home, rather than towards the home.

16 MARCH, 1925 3 1

AR2-9-3-001564 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Pardons, Executive Paroles, Final Discharges ,Suspended Sentences, Commutation of Sentences,Revocation of Executive Parole

17 MARCH-27 AUGUST, 1925 3 40227

AR2-9-3-001565 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Robert M. Jones, Seattle, King County Superior Court Judge , succeeding King Dykeman , resigned, effective 15 JUNE, 1925 for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

11 JUNE ,1925 3 13

AR2-9-3-001566 Gov. Hartley Grants permission for Judge to leave the state Gov. Hartley grants permission for Superior Court Judge John F. Main to be absent from the state until15 SEPTEMBER,1925.

16 JUNE,1925 3 14

AR2-9-3-001567 Gov. Hartley Writ of Election Gov. Hartley issues Writ of Election to the Electors of the 4th Representative District, Spokane County , to hold an election on 6 OCTOBER, 1925 to fill the vacancy in the Wa. State House of Representatives caused by the resignation of Olaf L. Olsen .

20 AUGUST, 1925 3 19

AR2-9-3-001568 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Pardons, Executive Paroles, Final Discharges, Suspended Sentences, 22 SEPTEMBER, 1925 3 20-AR2-9-3-001569 Gov. Hartley Writ of Election Gov. Hartley issues Writ of Election to the Electors of the 59th Representative District, Grant

County , to hold an election on 3 NOVEMBER, 1925 to fill the vacancy in the Wa. State House of Representatives caused by the death of E.I. Huffman .

30 SEPTEMBER, 1925 3 22

AR2-9-3-001570 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation to the Members of the Legislature of the State of Washington to convene the Legislature in an extraordinary session in the capital at Olympia on 9 NOVEMBER, 1925 at 12 noon the purpose of which is to provide funds necessary for the operation of the state's several departments and institutions during the 2nd year of the current fiscal biennium and to consider other matters as may be advisable- this special session a result of the Legislature's appropriating funds necessary for only the fiscal year ending 31 MARCH, 1926 and adjourned with the understanding that it would reconvene in the special session in NOVEMBER of this year.

1 OCTOBER, 1925 3 23

AR2-9-3-001571 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation offering a $250 reward for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of Joe O. Neal , and a further $250 reward for Mr. J. O. Neal, both of whom have been charged with the robbery of employees of the Bon Marche'in the sum of $22,000.00 on 16 FEBRUARY, 1925 and their subsequent failure to appear for trial in King County Superior Court , forfeiting their bail

3 OCTOBER, 1925 3 24

AR2-9-3-001572 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Wednesday 11 NOVEMBER, 1925 , as ARMISTICE DAY as a legal holiday with all public offices to remain closed and asks that people have a tolerant and sympathetic spirit- this holiday reflects the day that millions of men under arms ceased firing and the greatest conflict in human history was at an end-11 NOVEMBER, 1918.

16 OCTOBER, 1925 3 27

AR2-9-3-001573 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 26 NOVEMBER,1925, as THANKSGIVING DAY, and calls upon people to gather together and give thanks to the Almighty God for his many blessings and to ask strength to meet the problems of the coming year.

19 NOVEMBER, 1925 3 30

AR2-9-3-001574 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Discharges from penitentiary and reformatory parole, Conditional pardons, Suspended sentences, County jail parole,

8 NOVEMBER, 1925 - 3 30-45

AR2-9-3-001575 Gov. Hartley Appointment of practitioners of the calling of coal mining re:hearing Gov. Hartley appoints D.R. Swem and Tom Wamsley to act with the Director of Licenses as a committee to hear and determine charges against W. O. Swift -for the revocation of the second class mining certificate or license- in regard to alleged violations of law and incompetency while acting as fire boss in the Wilkinson coal mine near the city of Wilkinson , Pierce County, Wa. on or about 27 NOVEMBER, 1925.

9 DECEMBER, 1925 3 32


AR2-9-3-001576 Gov. Hartley Appointment of judge Gov. Hartley appoints Howard M. Findley, Charles P. Moriarty, Samuel R. Stern and James B. Kinne to the Kings County Superior Court for the term ending in the second Monday in JANUARY, 1927 or until their successors have been elected and qualified.

23 DECEMBER, 1925 3 34

AR2-9-3-001577 Gov. Hartley Appointment of judge Gov. Hartley appoints John A. Frater as Judge of Kings County Superior Court for the term ending on the second Monday in JANUARY, 1929, succeeding A. W. Frater, deceased effective 26 DECEMBER, 1926.

26 DECEMBER, 1925 3 34

AR2-9-3-001578 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Fred G. Rimannn as Pierce County Superior Court Judge succeeding Judge Miles L. Clifford, deceased, effective 31 DECEMBER, 1925 and ending the second Monday in JANUARY, 1929, or until his successor shall be elected.

31 DECEMBER, 1925 3 36

AR2-9-3-001579 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints H.E. McKinney as Cowlitz, Skamania and Klickitat Counties Judge effective 12 JANUARY, 1926 for the term ending the second Monday in 1927.

12 JANUARY, 1926 3 38

AR2-9-3-001580 Gov. Hartley Removal of Officeholder and new appointment Gov. Hartley removes Charles E. Meyers, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cheney Normal School from office as a result of misconduct in office and appoints R.S. Hunter of Spokane, Wa. , in his place for the unexpired term ending 20 JULY, 1926.

4 MAY, 1926 3 47

AR2-9-3-001581 Gov. Hartley Removal of Officeholder and new appointment Gov. Hartley removes W.A. Rupp a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Washington from office as a result of misconduct in office and appoints A.H.B. Jordan of Lowell to fill the unexpired term ending the second Monday in MARCH, 1927.

4 MAY, 1926 3 48

AR2-9-3-001582 Gov. Hartley Removal of Officeholder and new appointment Gov. Hartley removes James H. Davis , a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Washington from office as a result of misconduct in office and appoints Paul H. Johns of Tacoma,Wa. for the unexpired term ending the second Monday in MARCH, 1928

4 MAY, 1926 3 49

AR2-9-3-001583 Gov.Hartley Requisitions, Final Discharge from Reformatory, Suspended Sentences, Straight and Executive Parole, 10 MAY, 1926-21 DECEMBER,1926 3 50-70AR2-9-3-001584 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley writes letter to Clarence E. Long, Superintendent of the Washington State

Penitentiary that a reprieve of 90 days is granted to Paul R. Rappaport, Number 11095, beginning 26 JULY, 1926 and ending 1 NOVEMBER, 1926 with the serving of the sentence imposed on him by King County Superior Court temporarily suspended.

21 JULY, 1926 3 55

AR2-9-3-001585 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov Hartley appoints A.V. Avery, Spokane, as Spokane County Superior Court Judge for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected and qualified, to succeed Hugo E. Oswald, resigned.

4 AUGUST, 1926 3 56

AR2-9-3-001586 Gov. Hartley Removal of Officeholder and new appointment Gov. Hartley removes O.A. Fechter, a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Washington from office as a result of misconduct in office and and appoints J.M. Perry of Yakima, for the unexpired term ending in MARCH, 1928.

21 AUGUST, 1926 3 57

AR2-9-3-001587 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints E.D. Hodge, Tacoma, as Pierce County Superior Court Judge , effective 9 SEPTEMBER, 1926 , for ther term ending when his successor has been elected and qualified, succeeding Govnor Teats, deceased.

9 SEPTEMBER, 1926 3 58-59

AR2-9-3-001588 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Walter B. Beals as King County Superior Court Judge, Position No. 5, effective 16 OCTOBER, 1926 , for the term ending when his successor has been elected and qualified, succeeding Judge Charles H. Paul, resigning.

7 OCTOBER, 1926 3 60

AR2-9-3-001589 Gov. Hartley Signed onto genuineness of signature Gov. Hartley signs onto the genuineness of signature of A.H.B. Jordan which appears in a certified copy of a diploma of Garrett A. Fraser.

19 OCTOBER, 1926 3 60

AR2-9-3-001590 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the week of 31 OCTOBER-6 NOVEMBER,1926 as NATIONAL APPLE WEEK and invites all citizens to pay tribute to the King of Fruits to learn more about this splendid industry and to give to it the aid and support it richly deserves since, for 25 years, the apple has come to be the second farm crop in Wa. State, ranking second only behind wheat , with Wa. State assuming first rank among all the states in quantity and quality of apples produced with a value of $50.000.000.

1 OCTOBER, 1926 3 61

AR2-9-3-001591 Gov.Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 6 NOVEMBER, 1926, as FORGET-ME-NOT-DAY as a tribute to the Disabled American Veterans of the World War for whom the war is never-ending , and asks the people of Wa. State , to wear this flower,thereby showing their gratitude and their sympathy to those who served our country.

25 OCTOBER, 1926 3 64

AR2-9-3-001592 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints John L. Shartpstein, Walla Walla,as Superior Court Judge succeeding Judge Edward C. Mills, resigned, effective 26 NOVEMBER, 1926, for the term ending when his successor has been elected and qualified.

12 NOVEMBER, 1926 3 65

AR2-9-3-001593 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thurday, 25 NOVEMBER, as THANKSGIVING DAY, which is an American custom, established by our founders and asks that people gather in their churches and family altars to voice their thanks to the Supreme Ruler.

18 NOVEMBER, 1926 3 66

AR2-9-3-001594 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov.Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l , Article 23, of the Constitution of Wa. State, and Chapter 110, Laws Extraordinary Session 1925, there was submitted to the Electorate at the General Election 2 NOVEMBER, 1926, a proposed amendment to the Constitution so that the name shall contain a new and additional article, to consist of one section to follow Article XXVll to be known as Article XXVlll with the votes now canvassed.A total of 340,381 votes were cast with 87,158 cast in favor of the proposed amendment and 107,524 cast against the proposed amendment.Thus, the proposed Constitutional Amendment was not approved by a majority of the voters.

29 NOVEMBER, 1926 3 67

AR2-9-3-001595 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l, Article 23, of the Constitution of the State of Washington , and Chaper 105, Laws Extraordinary Session of 1925, there was submitted to the Electorate of Wa. State, at the General election held 2 NOVEMBER, 1926 , a proposed Amendment to Section 23 of Article ll of the Constitution of Wa. State. The votes have been canvassed and a total vote of 340,381 votes were cast, with 75, 321 cast in favor of the proposed amendment and 120, 158 cast against the proposed amendment. Thus, the proposed amendment was not approved by a majority of the voters.

29 NOVEMBER, 1926 3 68

AR2-9-3-001596 Gov. Hartley Certificates of Election Gov. Hartley signs Certificates of Election for Walter M. French, Supreme Court Position No. 1 , Warren W. Tolman, Supreme Court Position No. 2, J.B. Bridges, Supreme Court Position No. 3, Wesley L. Jones, U.S. Senator, John F. Miller , U.S. Representative,1st District, Lindley H. Hadley,2nd District, Albert Johnson, 3rd District, John W. Summers, 4th District, and Sam B. Hill, 5th District.

3 DECEMBER, 1926 3 68-69

AR2-9-3-001597 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Executive Parole, Penitentiary Executive Parole, Final Discharge from Executive Parole , Final Discharge from Penitentiary Suspended Sentences, Final Discharge from Penitentiary Parole, Final Discharge from Reformatory Executive Parole and Automatic Parole, Final Discharge from Reformatory Suspended Sentences,Reprieve,fine remission

7 DECEMBER, 1926-8 NOVEMBER 1927 3 69-95

AR2-9-3-001598 Gov. Hartley Writ of Election Gov. Hartley signs Writ of Election ordering an election to fill the vacancy in the Wa. State Senate caused by the death of Senator Nels Jacobson Sr., the election to be held 22 JANUARY, 1927.

4 JANUARY, 1927 3 71-72

AR2-9-3-001599 Gov. Hartley Writ of Election Gov. Hartley issues Writ of Election to the Electors of the 3rd Senatorial District,entirely within Spokane County ,(due to the death of Senator L.L. Westfall,) the election to be held 16 FEBRUARY, 1927.

1 FEBRUARY, 1927 3 74

AR2-9-3-001600 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints H.G. Sutton as Kitsap County Superior Court Judge , succeeding Judge Walter M. French, resigned, effective 15 MARCH, 1927.

15 MARCH, 1927 3 78

AR2-9-3-001601 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Wa. State Fiscal Agent Gov. Hartley appoints The National City Bank of New York as the Wa. State Fiscal Agent effective 9 APRIL, 1927, for the term ending 8 APRIL, 1931, succeeding the Equitable Trust Company of New York, term expired.

6 APRIL, 1927 3 81


AR2-9-3-001602 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints O.R. Holcomb of Seattle, as Wa. State Supreme Court Judge , succeeding Judge J.B. Bridges, deceased, effective 18 APRIL, 1927, and ending when his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified to office.

18 APRIL, 1927 3 81

AR2-9-3-001603 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 24 NOVEMBER, 1927 as a day of THANKSGIVING and urges all to give thanks to the Almighty God for life's great blessings and to strive for the preservation, perpetuation and advancement of the enduring principles which guarantee equal opportunity and freedom to every citizen of the U. S.

15 NOVEMBER, 1927 3 95

AR2-9-3-001604 Gov. Hartley Requisitions,Executive Parole, Penitentiary Executive Parole, Final Discharge, Penitentiary Suspended Sentences, Final Discharge, Penitentiary Parole, Reformatory Executive Parole, Final Discharge from Reformatory Straight Parole, Final Discharges from Reformatory Executive Paroles, And from Reformatory Suspended Sentences, Pardons, Stay of Sentence,Extradition

15 NOVEMBER, 1927- 23 AUGUST, 1928 3 95-112

AR2-9-3-001605 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation giving notice of a General Election to be held on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 to elect a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, One U.S. Senator, Three judges of the Supreme Court for 6 Year terms, One Judge of the Supreme Court for a 4 Year term, and 7 Presidential Electors,

16 AUGUST, 1928 3 112

AR2-9-3-001606 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation declaring that the open hunting season in Chelan County is closed,commencing 1 OCTOBER, 1928, as a result of the draught in Chelan County , with the timber and the mountains unusually dry,and the use of firearms or fire by hunters liable to cause forest fires.

26 SEPTEMBER, 1928 3 116

AR2-9-3-001607 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Austin Mires, Ellensburg, as Judge of the Kittitas County Superior Court,due to the death of John B. Davidson, for the term ending when his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified .

4 OCTOBER, 1928 3 116

AR2-9-3-001608 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Reformatory Executive Paroles, Reformatory Final Discharges from Executive Parole, Reformatory Final Discharges from Straight parole, Final Discharge from Reformatory Suspended Sentences, Penitentiary Executive Paroles, Final Discharge from Penitentiary Executive Paroles, Final Discharge from Penitentiary Straight Paroles, Final Discharge from Penitentiary Suspended Sentences,

1 OCTOBER, 1928- 3 117-

AR2-9-3-001609 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Saturday, 27 OCTOBER,1928 as NAVY DAY in the STATE OF WASHINGTON and requests that each citizen and resident give time to a contemplation of the relations of the U.S. Navy to the state's commercial interest and material welfare since the ability to freely use trade routes at sea is indispensable to establishing communications over such trade routes with stoppages and delays proving to be expensive and discouraging. It is fitting that the date chosen for NAVY DAY is the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt who is the outstanding figure in our country as a proponent of a sufficient Naval establishment to assure free and peaceful use of the seas.

22 OCTOBER, 1928 3 119

AR2-9-3-001610 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 29 NOVEMBER, 1928, as a day of THANKSGIVING and asks that all give thanks for the great blessing of our nation, and to pledge sincere efforts to the preservation,perpetuation and advancement of the enduring principles which guarantee equal opportunity and the utmost freedom to every citizen of the U.S. A.

13 NOVEMBER, 1928 3 121

AR2-9-3-001611 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints William James Millard as Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court effective 1 DECEMBER , 1928,to succeed William D. Askren, resigned,for the term ending when his successor shall be elected and qualified.

22 NOVEMBER, 1928 3 122

AR2-9-3-001612 Gov. Hartley Judge certified Gov. Hartley states that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 Mark A. Fullerton was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as a Wa. State Supreme Court judge for the term of 6 years, beginning 14 JANUARY, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 123

AR2-9-3-001613 Gov. Hartley State Insurance Commissioner certified Gov. Hartley states that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928, H.G. Fishback was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as State Insurance Commissioner for the term of 4 years , beginning 14 JANUARY, 1929

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 124

AR2-9-3-001614 Gov. Hartley Judge certified Gov. Hartley states that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928, Emmett N. Parker was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as Wa. State Supreme Court Judge for the term of 6 years, beginning 14 JANUARY, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 125

AR2-9-3-001615 Gov. Hartley Judge certified Gov. Hartley states that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928,O.R.Holcomb was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as WA. State Supreme Court judge for the term of 4 years, beginning 14 JANUARY, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 125

AR2-9-3-001616 Gov. Hartley Judge certified Gov. Hartley states that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928, Walter B. Beals was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as Wa. State Supreme Court judge for the term of 6 years , beginning 14 JANUARY, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 126

AR2-9-3-001617 Gov. Hartley U. S. Senator certified Gov. Hartley writes to the President of the U.S. Senate that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928, C.C. Dill was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as U.S. Senator for the term of 6 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 126

AR2-9-3-001618 Gov. Hartley U.S. Representative certified Gov. Hartley writes to the Speaker of the U.S.House of Representatives that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928,Albert Johnson was chosen by the qualified electors of the Wa. State Third Congressional District as U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years beginning 4 MARCH, 1929

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 127

AR2-9-3-001619 Gov. Hartley U.S. Representative certified Gov. Hartley writes to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 Lindley H. Hadley was chosen by the qualified electors of the Second Congressional District as U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 127

AR2-9-3-001620 Gov. Hartley U.S. Representative certified Gov. Hadley writes to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 John F. Miller was chosen by the qualified electors of the First Congressional District as U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years , beginning 4 MARCH, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 128

AR2-9-3-001621 Gov. Hartley U.S. Representative certified Gov. Hadley writes to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 John W. Summers was chosen by the qualified electors of the Fourth Congressional District as U.S. Representative for the term of 2 years , beginning 4 MARCH, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 128

AR2-9-3-001622 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l, Article 23, of the Constitution of the State of Washington , and Chapter 180, laws of 1927, , there was submitted to the Electorate of Wa. State, at the General Election held on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928, a proposed amendment to Article VII of the Wa. State Constitution by striking from Article VII all of Sections 1,2, 3 and 4 and inserting instead a new section to be known as Section I; 518,713 ballots were cast, with 131,126 votes cast in favor of the proposed amendment and 140,887 cast against the proposed amendment.It appears that the proposed amendment was not approved by a majority of the electors voting .

11 DECEMBER, 1928 3 129

AR2-9-3-001623 Gov. Hartley U.S. Representative certified Gov. Hartley writes to Speaker of the House of Representatives that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 ,Sam B. Hill was chosen by the qualified electors of the Fifth Congressional District as U.S. Repressentative for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1929.

10 DECEMBER, 1928 3 130

AR2-9-3-001624 Gov Hartley Presidential Electors Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1928 , 7 Electors- Republican- received the highest number of votes and declares that they are the duly elected and appointed Presidential Electors of Wa. State.

12 DECEMBER, 1928 3 132

AR2-9-3-001625 Gov. Hartley Requisitions, Extradition, Executive Parole, Reformatory Executive Parole Remission of Fines, Paroles, Commutation of Sentences, Restoration of Civil Rights, Discharge from Penitentiary Straight Parole, Pardon

21 DECEMBER, 1928-31 MAY , 1929 3 133-143,143-189


AR2-9-3-001626 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Friday, 19 APRIL, 1929 as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY and asks that all Wa. State citizens, and especially students of educational institutions and schools, devote time on that day to the planting of trees and ornamental shrubs and to the study and care of bird life because the perpetuation of forest growth and bird life is an inherent desire of the people of the U.S.

1 APRIL , 1929 3 140

AR2-9-3-001627 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley grants a 30 day reprieve to Naomi Burke No. 12495, Wa. State Penitentiary, from the sentence imposed on her by the Cowlitz County Superior Court.

11 April, 1929 3 141

AR2-9-3-001628 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley grants a 25 day reprieve to Jackson Draper. 17 MAY, 1929 3 143AR2-9-3-001629

AR2-9-3-001630 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation urging citizens and visitors to use care and to coperate fully with forest officials in preventing loss and damage by fire since 3 months of dry weather with little rainfall has made all forest material like tinder and continued high temperatures and low humidities of the past week have created a fire danger similar to the conditions in 1902 and 1910 , and , in addition, the Weather Bureau sees no relief for several days to come.

10 SEPTEMBER, 1929 3 151

AR2-9-3-001631 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation declaring that the open hunting season , as set forth by the Kittitas County Game Commission ,is to be closed ,since in the extreme draught , the use of fire arms or fire by hunters is liable to cause forest fires.

11 SEPTEMBER, 1929 3 152

AR2-9-3-001632 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation declaring that the open hunting season , as set forth by the Spokane, Pend Oreille,Stevens and Okanogan Counties Game Commissions,is to be closed, since in the extreme draught , the use of fire arms or fire by hunters is liable to cause forest fires.

14 SEPTEMBER, 1929 3 153

AR2-9-3-001633 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation declaring that the open hunting season for all hunting in Ferry, Chelan, Yakima, Klickitat,Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Asotin, Garfield, Whitman, Adams, Grant, Lincoln, Douglas and Franklin Counties is to be closed since the timber and other vegetation are unusually dry and the use of fire arms and fire by hunters is liable to cause forest fires, grass and prairie fires

16 SEPTEMBER, 1929 3 154

AR2-9-3-001634 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the period from 6 OCTOBER-12 OCTOBER as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and asks that all citizens take a strong interest since the fire loss annually in lives and property is appalling- nearly 500 million and thousands of lives.

25 SEPTEMBER, 1929 3 155

AR2-9-3-001635 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation , in accordance with Congress, designating 11 OCTOBER, as a day commemorating the 150th anniversary of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, patriot, soldier and Revolutionary War hero , who distinguished himself in service to this country by enlisting as a volunteer (having come from Poland in 1777) in the Continental Army during which his brilliant military experience and peerless courage fitted him for rapid advancement. On 15 SEPTEMBER, 1777, he was appointed Brigadier General in the Continental Army and Chief of the Dragoons, and, on 18 MARCH, 1778, he was designated commander of the independent corps known as Pulaski's Legion.Following a bitter engagement at the siege of Savannah , Georgia, he was severely wounded on 9 OCTOBER, 1779, wounds from which he died 11 OCTOBER, 1779.

9 OCTOBER, 1929 3 159

AR2-9-3-001636 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating 11 NOVEMBER, and the 6 daysfollowing, ending17 NOVEMBER,as EDUCATION WEEK , as a week given to thoughtful consideration to the two special historic days named -11 NOVEMBER,being the 40th anniversary of admission of Wa. State to the union and also representing the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which closed the World War.Gov. Hartley further states that it is especially important for school children and citizens to consider the need of further realization of democratic ideals as well as the need for the improvement in the art of self-government

24 OCTOBER, 1929 3 160

AR2-9-3-001637 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 28 NOVEMBER, 1929, as a day of THANKSGIVING, sincere in the belief that the people of Wa. State have enjoyed the blessings of liberty, of plenty, of health, and of happiness.

18 NOVEMBER, 1929 3 164

AR2-9-3-001638 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating that all state offices remain closed and flags be flown at half-mast for a period of 30 days from the 9th day of DECEMBER, the day of the funeral of Louis F. Hart, former governor of Wa. State, who rendered valuable and commendable service as Lieutenant Governor and as Governor.

7 DECEMBER, 1929 3 165

AR2-9-3-001639 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints James Henry Smith as Okanogan and Ferry Superior Court Judge to succeed Judge C.H. Neal, deceased, effective 21 JANUARY, 1930 for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

23 JANUARY, 1930 3 169

AR2-9-3-001640 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley grants reprieve of 32 days to Paul Marlett from the sentence imposed on him by Pierce County Superior Court.

11 FEBRUARY, 1930 3 171

AR2-9-3-001641 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation declaring a period of mourning - continuing for 30 days - for William Howard Taft, former President of the U.S. and its 10th Chief Justice, and directs that flags be flown at half-staff and that during the funeral 2 P.M. E.S.T. , 11 MARCH, 1930, that people may gather to honor the loss of one of this nations best loved and distinguished citizens.

10 MARCH, 1930 3 173

AR2-9-3-001642 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov.Hartley issues Proclamation designating Friday, 18 APRIL, 1930 as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY, stating that the conservation of natural resources embraces a wide range of activities and that the propagation of our forests and our native birds is desirable economically as well as aesthetically.

20 MARCH, 1930 3 175

AR2-9-3-001643 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues proclamation giving notice that a general election will be held on 4 NOVEMBER, 1930 with 3 Judges of the Supreme Court to be elected for 6 Year terms.

30 AUGUST, 1930 3 188

AR2-9-3-001644 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley grants a reprieve of 6 months to Clinton Lathrop 9 JUNE. 1930 3 181AR2-9-3-001645 Gov. Hartley Reprieve Granted Gov. Hartley grants a reprieve of 90 days to J.D. McMillan 17 JUNE, 1930 3 181AR2-9-3-001646 Gov. Hartley Pardons, Executive Paroles, Final Discharge from Penitentiary, Restoration of civil rights,Final discharge

from suspended sentences, Suspended sentences,Requisitions23 SEPTEMBER, 1930 3 190-212

AR2-9-3-001647 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the period from 5-11 OCTOBER,1930 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and asks that all citizens and groups take an active interest in the observance since fire loss contributes to the loss of thousands of lives each year and $500,000,000 in property loss.

24 SEPTEMBER, 1930 3 192

AR2-9-3-001648 Gov. Hartley Appointment of JudgeAR2-9-3-001649 Gov. Hartley appoints H.A.P. Myers as King County Superior Court judge to succeed Adam

Beeler, resigned, for the term ending when his successor shall be elected.1 OCTOBER, 1930 3 192

AR2-9-3-001650 Gov. Hartley ProclamationAR2-9-3-001651 Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 NOVEMBER, 1930 as

THANKSGIVING DAY and recommends that people gather in their homes on that day to give thanks for their rich blessings.

24 NOVEMBER, 1930 3 195

AR2-9-3-001652 Gov. Hartley Proclamation


AR2-9-3-001653 Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the session laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the people of Wa. State, at the general election held on 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, an initiative measure known as Initiative to the Legislature No. l and entitled : "An Act authorizing the establishment of public utility districts;providing for the construction,purchase, condemnation,acquisition, regulation, maintenance and operation thereby of plants, properties and facilities for the development and distribution of water and electricity for all purposes;authorizing such districts to levy taxes and to create local assessment districts for the accomplishment of such purposes, and defining the powers and duties of such public utility districts and of certain officers in connection therewith"The votes have been canvassed with a total of 360,087 votes cast at the general election and 152,487 votes were cast infavor of the initiative adnd 130,901 votes were cast against the measure, and thus it appears that Initiative to the Legislature No.l was approved by a

3 DECEMBER, 1930 3 197

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AR2-9-3-001656 Gov. Hartley ProclamationAR2-9-3-001657 Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Articlel, Section ll of the Wa.

State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the general election of 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, an Initiative Measure known as Initiative measure known as No. 57 and entitled : " An Act enacted by the people of the State of Washington , relating to, and providing for the number, district and apportionment of, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington, and repealing all acts and parts of acts in conflict therewith."The votes have been canvassed, with 360,087 total votes cast and 116,436 votes were cast in favor of the Initiative and 115, 641 votes cast against the Initiative. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 57 was approved by a majority of the votes cast.

3 DECEMBER, 1930 3 198

AR2-9-3-001658 Gov. Hartley ProclamationAR2-9-3-001659 Gov. Hartley issues proclamation that the Legislature, by the passage of of Chapter 191 of the

Session Laws of 1929, submitted to the electorate of Wa. State the proposition of amending Artcle Vll of the Wa. State Constitution , the proposition to be voted on at the general election to be held on 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, the ballot title to the proposed amendment reading as follows: " An Amendment of Article Vll of the State Constitution relating to revenue and taxation by striking sections 1,2,3, and 4 and inserting in lieu thereof a single section re-enacting certain provisions of the sections stricken; providing that property may be classified for the purpose of taxation; requiring the taxation of intangible property subject to ownership; constituting real property a single class for taxing purposes; authorizing the taxation of mines, meneral resources, and reforested lands by a yield or ad valorem tax or both , and exempting credits secured by property actually taxed in this state."A total of 360,087 votes were cast at the general election with 138,231 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment, and 88,784 votes cast against said amendment. Thus,

3 DECEMBER,1930 3 199

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AR2-9-3-001664 Gov. Hartley ProclamationAR2-9-3-001665 Gov.Hartley issues Proclamation that the Legislature of Wa. State, at the 1929 Session, by the

passage of Senate joint resolution no. 10, submitted to the electorate of Wa. State the proposition of amending Section 23 of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution , the proposition to be voted on at the general election to be held 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, the ballot title to the proposed amendment reading as follows: "Shall section 23 of article 2 of the Constitution be amended so that it shall provide that the members of the Legislature shall receive an annual salary of Five Hundred Dollars($500.00) ?" A total of 360,087 votes were cast with 107,947 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 132,750 votes cast against the amendment. Therefore, the proposed amendment was not approved by a majority of the voters.

3 DECEMBER, 1930 3 201

AR2-9-3-001666 Gov. Hartley Stipulation signedAR2-9-3-001667 Gov. Hartley signs a Stipulation in connection with Staate Road No. 4 , Cache Creek north on

the San Poil River through the Colville Indian Reservation.24 DECEMBER, 1930 3 202

AR2-9-3-001668 Gov. Hartley Greetings To All To Whom These presents May Come Gov. Hartley certifies that on 4 NOVEMBER,1930 , John R. Mitchell was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, of Wa. State, for the term of 6 years, beginning on 12 JANUARY,1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 203

AR2-9-3-001669 Gov. Hartley Greetings To All To Whom These presents May Come Gov. Hartley certifies that on 4 NOVEMBER,1930 , John F. Main was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, of Wa. State, for the term of 6 years, beginning on 12 JANUARY,1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 204

AR2-9-3-001670 Gov. Hartley Greetings To All To Whom These presents May Come Gov. Hartley certifies that on 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, William J. Millard was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT of Wa. State, for the term of 6 years, begiining on 12 JANUARY, 1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 205

AR2-9-3-001671 Gov. Hartley Greetings To All To Whom These presents May Come Gov. Hartley certifies that on 4 NOVEMBER, 1930, Adam Beeler was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT of Wa. State, for the unexpired two-year term , beginning 9 DECEMBER, 1930.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 206

AR2-9-3-001672 Gov. Hartley To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley issues certification to the Speaker of The House of Representatives of the U.S. that Ralph A. Horr was chosen by the electors of the First Congressional District of Wa. State as a Representative to Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1931

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 207

AR2-9-3-001673 Gov. Hartley To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley issues certification to the Speaker of The House of Representatives of the U.S. that Lindley H. Hadley was chosen by the electors of the Second Congressional District of Wa. State as a Representative to Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1931

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 208

AR2-9-3-001674 Gov. Hartley To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley issues certification to the Speaker of The House of Representatives of the U.S. that Albert Johnson was chosen by the electors of the Third Congressional District of Wa. State as a Representative to Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 209

AR2-9-3-001675 Gov. Hartley To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley issues certification to the Speaker of The House of Representatives of the U.S. that John W. Summers was chosen by the electors of the Fourth Congressional District of Wa. State as a Representative to Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 210

AR2-9-3-001676 Gov. Hartley To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley issues certification to the Speaker of The House of Representatives of the U.S. that SAM B. Hill was chosen by the electors of the FIFTH Congressional District of Wa. State as a Representative to Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1931.

9 DECEMBER, 1930 3 211

AR2-9-3-001677 Gov. Hartley Requisitions,Extraditions, Executive Parole, Penitentiary , Reformatory and County jail Executive parole, Final Discharges from Penitentiary and Reformatory Executive parole, Straight Parole, and Penitentiary Suspended Sentences, Pardons,Automatic Paroles.

9 FEBRUARY,1931-7 MARCH,1932 3 212-247


AR2-9-3-001678 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Friday, 17 APRIL,1931 as ARBOR AND BIRD DAY and urges its observance in all the schools since Wa. State has an abundance of trees and shrubs which should be preserved as well as native birds and songbirds which need protection.

1 APRIL,1931 3 219

AR2-9-3-001679 Gov. Hartley Appointment of State fiscal agent Gov. Hartley appoints the National City Bank of New York as fiscal agent for Wa. State for the term ending 8 APRIL, 1935.

16 JUNE, 1931 3 221

AR2-9-3-001680 Gov. Hartley Signed deed Gov. Hartley signs deed granting a right of way across the property of the State Training School in Chehalis in compliance with Chapter 94 of the Session Laws of 1931.

10 JULY, 1931 3 226

AR2-9-3-001681 Gov. Hartley Quit Claim Deed Gov. Hartley signs a Quit Claim Deed to the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, real estate situated in Whitman County.

8 AUGUST, 1931 3 228

AR2-9-3-001682 Gov. Hartley Quit Claim Deed Gov. Hartley signs a Quit Claim Deed to the estate of Louis Deno, real estate situated in King County.

18 AUGUST, 1931 3 228

AR2-9-3-001683 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Kazis kay as King County Superior Court Judge to succeed Mitchell Gilliam,deceased, for the term ending until his successor shall be elected.

11 SEPTEMBER, 1931 3 230

AR2-9-3-001684 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Henry E.T. Herman, as Wa. State Supreme Court Judge to succeed Mark A. Fullerton, deceased, for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected.

21 SEPTEMBER, 1931 3 231

AR2-9-3-001685 Gov. Hartley Quit Claim Deed Gov. Hartley signs Quit Claim Deed , in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 28 of the Laws of 1931, to a certain piece of property in San Juan County, to Andrew Newhall and Sarah Newhall, his wife.

26 SEPTEMBER, 1931 3 232

AR2-9-3-001686 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the period from 4 OCTOBER-10 OCTOBER as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and asks that all citizens should assist in furthering this important observance since loss in lives numbers in the thousands each year and property loss runs to nearly $500,000,000.

26 SEPTEMBER,1931 3 233

AR2-9-3-001687 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 27 OCTOBER, 1932, as NAVY DAY , in accordance with the selection by the Navy League of the U.S on this day as the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's birth and in appreciation of the services rendered by Theodore Roosevelt as President of the U.S.for his patriotic and untiring efforts to make the Navy second to none and calls upon citizens to consider the importance of the U.S. Navy to our state since there are several great maritime ports in the state and the relation of the Navy to the state's commerce as well as to its defense is great.

22 OCTOBER, 1931 3 237

AR2-9-3-001688 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the week of 9 -14NOVEMBER as NATIONAL WOOL WEEK since the U.S. woolen textile industry ranks as one of the basic industries of America with an annual output estimated as $2,555,000,000.00 with annual payroll, and the Governor invites people to create more interest in the use of wool and woolen products so that this important industry will be made even more properous.

28 OCTOBER, 1931 3 238

AR2-9-3-001689 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday,26 NOVEMBER, 1931 as THANKSGIVING DAY and asks that people gather to give thanks for their blessings.

24 NOVEMBER, 1931 3 241

AR2-9-3-001690 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Monday, 22 FEBRUARY 1932, as the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington since the U.S. Congress has created the U.S. George Washington Bicentennial Commission with the U.S. President as its chairman and the House and Senate of Wa. State have authorized the creation of a Washington State Commisssion to foster a celebration of the 200th birthday anniversary of George Washington in this state .The Gov.asks that the Bicentennial be observed in this state and that people should assemble and do honor to the memory of Washington as the republic's first President , and to honor his example of usefulness as a citizen, his devotion to duty, his unselfishness, and his courage in the face of adversity and hardship as well as his faith in his country.

20 FEBRUARY, 1932 3 247

AR2-9-3-001691 Gov. Hartley Requisitions,Extraditions, Executive Parole, Penitentiary , Reformatory and County jail Executive parole, Final Discharges from Penitentiary and Reformatory Executive parole, Straight Parole, and Penitentiary Suspended Sentences, Pardons,Automatic Parole

4 MARCH,1932 3 248-

AR2-9-3-001692 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, 1932 as ARMY DAY and asks every citizen to observe this day with a display of our National Flag and appropriate ceremonies at public gatherings in order to remember the sacrifices and hardships of the men and women who compose our Army, and to observe the anniversary of our country's entry into the World War.

26 MARCH,1932 3 252

AR2-9-3-001693 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Friday, 15 APRIL,1932 as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY and asks citizens, especially students , to devote time on that day to the planting of trees and the study and care of bird life.

14 APRIL,1932 3 253

AR2-9-3-001694 Gov. Hartley Deed Signed Gov. Hartley signs deed for property recorded in office of Lewis County Auditor in Volume 130 at page 119.

18 MAY, 1932 3 258


20 MAY,1932 3 258-278

AR2-9-3-001696 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints William J. Steinart as Wa. State Supreme Court judge to succeed Adam Beeler , resigned, for the term ending until his successor is elected.

23 MAY, 1932 3 258

AR2-9-3-001697 Gov. Hartley Appointment of Judge Gov. Hartley appoints Roscoe R. Smith as King County Superior Court Judge to succeed William J. Steinart, resigned.

3 JUNE, 1932 3 261

AR2-9-3-001698 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Independence Day as an occasion for commemmoration of the life and character of George Washington and calls upon people of the state to participate in activities in their communities that are patriotic to honor the great American after whom this state is named and bring to our people a renewed faith in and sense of obligation to popular government and a re-kindling of the spirit of patriotism since the Bicentennial Commission of this state has designated certain historically significant dates for special observances during the year, chief among them Independence Day.

6 JUNE, 1932 3 262

AR2-9-3-001699 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation appointing a Commission consisting of the Director of Agriculture, Director of the Department of Labor and Industries, the Director of Department of Business Control, with the power to collect ,conserve and distribute available surplus food products produced in Wa. State to make them available at the lowest possible cost to agencies engaged in relief work and to relieve distress as well as to provide some remuneration to providers of these products which otherwise might be wasted.

25 JULY,1932 3 273

AR2-9-3-001700 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation to the traveling public to increase care in observing the rules and laws of the road and proclaims a campaign to be known as STREET AND HIGHWAY ACCIDENT PREVENTION, effective 1 AUGUST, 1932 for the entire month since motor vehicle accidents exact a toll in human life out of proportion to normal hazards due to the failure to observe the rules and laws of the road.

30 JULY,1932 3 274

AR2-9-3-001701 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation giving notice that a general election will be held 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, to elect the following officers : Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, One U.S. Senator, Three Judges of rhe Statae Supreme Court for six year terms each, One Judge of of the State Supreme Court for two year term and Eight Presidential Electors.

15 AUGUST, 1932 3 277


AR2-9-3-001702 Gov. Hartley Application to Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $2,000,000 for King County for the furnishing of relief and work relief to needy and distressed people in King County.

22 AUGUST, 1932 3 278-281

AR2-9-3-001703 Gov.Hartley Application to Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $6,000,000 for the City of Seattle for unemployment relief and for work relief.

7 SEPTEMBER, 1932 3 281

AR2-9-3-001704 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating the period from 9 -15 OCTOBER as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges people to take an active interest in correcting existent fire dangers, and to promote measures of public and private fire prevention.

26 SEPTEMBER, 1932 3 285


24 AUGUST,1932- 3 281-305

AR2-9-3-001706 Gov. Hartley Application to Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $105,000.00 for the County of Grays Harbor, for unemployment relief and work relief.

28 SEPTEMBER, 1932 3 290

AR2-9-3-001707 Gov. Hartley Acknowledged Payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov.Hartley acknowledges payment of $385,000,00 to King County , subject to the terms Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

18 OCTOBER, 1932 3 290

AR2-9-3-001708 Gov. Hartley Application to Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for $150,000.00 for the County of Snohomish for unemployment relief and work relief.

24 OCTOBER, 1932 3 293

AR2-9-3-001709 Gov. Hartley Application to Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $105,000.00 for the County of Pierce, for unemployment relief and work relief.

4 NOVEMBER, 1932 3 293-294

AR2-9-3-001710 Gov. Hartley Receipt signed Gov. Hartley signs receipt to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $290,000.00 the purchase price of Poor Relief Bonds of the County of King , the bonds being numbered 125-218 inclusive, aggregating $94,000.00 maturing 1 OCTOBER, 1934; 348-443 inclusive, aggregating $96,000.00 maturing 1 OCTOBER, 1935; 576-675 inclusive aggregating $100,000.00 , maturing 1 OCTOBER, 1936.

16 NOVEMBER, 1932 3 297

AR2-9-3-001711 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 24 NOVEMBER, 1932 as THANKSGIVING DAY and asks for a general display of the flag and asks citizens to gather in churches or with family to give thanks for blessings and to strive for the preservation and advancement of those principles which give equal opportunity and the utmost freedom to U.S. citizens since our first President, on 3 OCTOBER,1789, issued what might be termed the first national Thanksgiving Proclamation.

19 NOVEMBER, 1932 3 298

AR2-9-3-001712 Gov. Hartley Certification to THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES Gov. Hartley certifies to the president of the U.S. Senate that he appointed E.S. Grammer as a Senator from Wa. State to represent Wa. State in the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Wesley L.Jones ,until his successor shall be duly qualified to office.

22 NOVEMBER, 1932 3 301

AR2-9-3-001713 Gov. Hartley Acknowledged Payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $190,000.00 to the County of Pierce, subject to the terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932-CANCELLED12/7/32

3 DECEMBER, 1932 3 302

AR2-9-3-001714 Gov. Hartley Acknowledged Payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $105,000.00 to the County of Snohomish subject to the terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

5 DECEMBER, 1932 3 302

AR2-9-3-001715 Gov. Hartley Acknowledged Payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $190,000.00 to the County of Pierce, subject to the terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

7 DECEMBER, 1932 3 305

AR2-9-3-001716 Gov. Hartley Acknowledged Payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley acknowleges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $105,000.00 , to the County of Grays Harbor , subject to the terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

7 DECEMBER, 1932 3 305

AR2-9-3-001717 Gov. Hartley Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $480,000.00 for unemployment relief and work relief.

14 DECEMBER, 1932 3 305

AR2-9-3-001718 Gov. Hartley Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $350,000.00 for unemployment relief and work relief.

14 DECEMBER, 1932 3 305

AR2-9-3-001719 Gov. Hartley Certifies votes for Presidential electors Gov. Hartley certifies an abstract of the votes given for Presidential electors at the general election held in Wa. State on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 with votes for Republican Party electors, Democrat electors, Socialist electors, Socialist Labor electors, Liberty and Prohibition electors.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 306

AR2-9-3-001720 Gov. Hartley Letter to the President of the Senate of the U.S. Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Homer T. Bone was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Senator to represent Wa. State in the U.S. Senate for the term of 6 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1933

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 309

AR2-9-3-001721 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Marion A. Zioncheck was chosen by the electors of the First Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa. State in Congress for the term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 310

AR2-9-3-001722 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Monrad G. Wallgren was chosen by the electors of the Second Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa,. State in Congress for the term of 2 years , beginning on 4 MARCH, 1932.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 313

AR2-9-3-001723 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Martin F. Smith was chosen by the electors of the Third Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa. State in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1933

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 314

AR2-9-3-001724 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Knute Hill was chosen by the electors of the Fourth Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa. State in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 317

AR2-9-3-001725 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Sam B. Hill was chosen by the electors of the Fifth Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa. State in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 4 MARCH, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 318

AR2-9-3-001726 Gov. Hartley Letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Hartley writes letter certifying that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Wesley Lloyd was chosen by the electors of the Sixth Congressional District as a Representative to Congress to represent Wa. State in Congress for a term of 2 years , beginning 4 MARCH, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 321

AR2-9-3-001727 Gov. Hartley Greetings-Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Warren W. Tolman was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court for the term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 322

AR2-9-3-001728 Gov. Hartley Greetings-Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 O.R. Holcomb was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court for the term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 325

AR2-9-3-001729 Gov. Hartley Greetings-Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Wm. J. Steinert was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court for the term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 326

AR2-9-3-001730 Gov. Hartley Greetings- Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 Bruce Blake was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Judge of the Wa. State Supreme Court for the term of 2 years, ending on the second Monday in JANUARY,1935.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 329

AR2-9-3-001731 Gov. Hartley Greetings- Certification Gov. Hartley certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 William A. Sullivan was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as State Insurance Commissioner for the term of 4 years, beginning 11 JANUARY, 1933.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 330


AR2-9-3-001732 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that the Legislature of Wa. State passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 11 at the 1931 Session, and submitted to the electorate the proposition of amending Section 4, ArticlelV of the Wa. State Constitution to be voted on at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 , the ballot title reading as follows: "An Amendment of Section 4, Article lV of the Constitution , relating to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, by providing that the legislature may from time to time increase the original amount in controversy or the value of the property which shall be requisite to confer appellate jurisdiction in civil actions for the recovery of money or personal property except in certain cases:The votes have been certified and canvassed , with a total of 632,029 casts at the election of which 153,079 were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 175,130 cast against the amendment.Therefore, the amendment was not adopted by the people of Wa. State.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 333

AR2-9-3-001733 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the general election held on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 , for their approval or rejection , an Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 69 and entitled: An Act relating to and requiring the payment of a graduated tax on the income of persons, firms, corporations, associations, joint stock companies and common law trusts, the proceeds therefrom to be placed in the state current school fund and other state funds, as a means of reducing or eliminating the annual tax on general property which now provides revenues for such funds; providing penalties for violation; and making an appropriation from the general fund of the state treasury for paying expenses of administration of the act :The votes have been certified and canvassed with a total of 632,029 votes cast of which 322,919 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure 69 and 136,983 votes cast against. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 69 was approved by a majority of

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 334

AR2-9-3-001734 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that the Wa. State legislature passed House Joint Resolution No. 5 at the 1931 session, and submitted to the Wa. State Electorate the proposition of amending Sections 2,3 and 6 of Article ll and Sections 1 and 2, Article XXll of the Wa. State Constitution , the proposition to be voted upon at the general election on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, the ballot title to read as follows: "An Amendment of Sections 2,3 and 6, Articlell and sections 1 and 2 , Article XXll of the constitution, relating to the Legislature, by fixing the number of members thereof and apportioning the same until and including the regular session of 1941, providing that thereafter thelegislature shall reapportion its members upon the basis of each federal census and that if the legislature fails to act such reapportionment shall be performed by the governor and providing for the election and terms of office of senators."The votes have been certified , with 632,029 votes cast, of which 162,895 votes were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 180,417 votes cast against the amendment. Thus, the proposed amendment was not adopted by the people of the State

3 337

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AR2-9-3-001736

AR2-9-3-001737 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov.Hartley issues Proclamation that the Wa. State legislature passed Senat joint Resolution No. 16,at the 1931 Session, and submitted to the voters on 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, the proposition of amending Section 23 of Article 2 of the Wa. State Constitution , THE BALLOT TITLE TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT READING AS FOLLOWS: "Shall section 23 of Article 2 of the constitution be amended so that it shall provide that the members of the legislature shall receive an annual salary of Five Hundred dollars($500.00)."The votes have been canvassed and certified , with a total of 632,029 votes cast at the general election, of which 117,665 votes were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 254,345 votes cast against the amendment. Thus, the proposed amendment was not adopted by the voters.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 338

AR2-9-3-001738 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that the Legislature of Wa. State passed House Bill No. 195 (Chapter 137,Laws 1931). At the 1931 Session, and submitted to the electorate at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, a proposition , the ballot title to the proposed amendment to read as follows: "An amendment of Sectopn l, Article XV of the Constitution, relating to harbors and harbor areas, by authorizing the relocation or reestablishment of harbor lines pursuant to such provision as may be made therefor by the legislature and extending the permissible maximum width of harbor areas from 600 to 2,000 feet."The votes were canvassed and certified, with 632,029 votes cast, of which 170,101 votes were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment , and 148,201 votes cast against the proposed amendment. Thus, the proposed amendment was passed and has been adopted and is now a part of the Constitution of Wa. State.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 341

AR2-9-3-001739 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article 11 of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto,there was submitted to the electorate at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, an Initiative measure known as Initiative Measure No. 64, and entitled:"An Act relating to the taxation of real and personal property and limiting the aggregate annual rate of levy theron for general state, county, municipal and school district purposes to 40 mills"The votes have been canvassed and certified , with a total of 632,029 votes cast, of which 303,384 votes were cast in favor of Initiative measure No. 64, and 190,619 votes cast against the Measure. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 64 was approved by a majority of the voters.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 342

AR2-9-3-001740 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article 11 of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto,there was submitted to the electorate at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 , an Initiative Measure known as Initiative No. 61 and entitled:"An Act relating to intoxicating liquors; amending the statute relating to the sale thereof to minors, but continuing in force the provision that such sales shall be a felony; repealing certain statutes relating to intoxicating liquors and to the importation, receipt, purchase , transportation, manufacture, gift, exchange possession,use, sale and disposition thereof, and providing that such repeals shall not have the effect of reviving or making effective any law providing for the licensing and operation of saloons.: The votes have been canvassed and certified, with a totalof 632,029 votes cast, of which 341,450 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 61 and 208,211 votes cast against Initiative no. 61. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 61 was approved by a majority of the voters.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 345

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AR2-9-3-001742 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendaatory thereto, there was submitted to the voters at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932, an Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 58, and entitled: An Act providing for the Permanent Registration of Voters, defining the duties of certain officers in connection therewith, repealing certain acts and parts of acts in relation thereto and prescribing penalties. The votes have been canvassed and certified, with a total of 632,029 votes cast, of which 372,061 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 58 and 75,381 votes were cast against Initiative Measure No. 58.Thus, Initiative Measure No. 58 was passed by a majority of the voters.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 346


AR2-9-3-001743 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. Hartley issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the voters at the general election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1932 an Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 62, and entitled: "An Act relating to wild animals, wild birds and game fish and providing for state control and regulation thereof; creating a state department of game, providing for the appointment of certain officers in connection therewith and defining their powers and duties; amending Chapter 7 Laws of 1921, and Chapter 178, Laws Extraordinary Session of 1925, and repealing certain and part of acts." The votes have been canvassed and certified with a total of 632,029 votes cast, of which 270,421 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 62 and 231,863 votes were cast against Initiative No. 62. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 62 was approved by a majority of the voters.

8 DECEMBER, 1932 3 349

AR2-9-3-001744 Gov. Hartley Requsitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Penitentiary, Reformatory Paroles, Final Discharges from Reformatory Parole, Suspended Sentences, Resoiration of civil rights.Remitting of fines

14 DECEMBER, 1932-10 JANUARY1932 3 350-362

AR2-9-3-001745 Gov. Hartley Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Hartley applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $725,000.00 for King County for unemployment relief and work reliefunder subsection E providing for direct repayment by the county. This application supersedes application for similar amount made under subsection C, 16 DECEMBER, 1932.

28 DECEMBER, 1932 3 354

AR2-9-3-001746 Gov. Hartley Proclamation Gov. hartley issues Proclamation declaring a period of mourning for 30 days with flags at half-staff due to the death of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the U.S., and directs that during the hour of the funeral,10:30 A.M., Eastern Standard Time, 7 JANUARY, 1933 that all business will cease so that the people may gather and express sorrow for the death of the former President, who embraced all of the finest attributes that characterized men chosen to the highest positions in the nation.

6 JANUARY, 1933 3 361

AR2-9-3-001747 Gov.Clarence Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $50,925.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

13 JANUARY, 1933 3 362

AR2-9-3-001748 Gov. Martin Requsitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Penitentiary, Reformatory Paroles, Final Discharges from Reformatory Parole, Suspended Sentences, Resoiration of civil rights.Remitting of fines

13 JANUARY, 1933 3 362

AR2-9-3-001749 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $800,000.00 for unemployment relief and work relief.

14 JANUARY, 1933 3 362

AR2-9-3-001750 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $50,925.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

16 JANUARY, 1933 3 365

AR2-9-3-001751 Gov. Martin Signs Agreement for repayment Gov. Martin signs agreement between Wa. State and Pierce County for repayment by Pierce County to Wa. State of the sum of $203,700.00 made available by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation , pursuant to application dated 14 DECEMBER, 1932.

17 JANUARY, 1933 3 365

AR2-9-3-001752 Gov. Martin Appoints Judge Gov. Martin appoints Clay Allen, as Wa. State Superior Court Judge succeeding Otis W. Brinker, deceased, for the term ending when his successor shall have been elected.

18 JANUARY, 1933 3 365

AR2-9-3-001753 Gov. Martin Removal of member of Board of Regents of U. of Washington Gov. Martin removes J.V. Paterson as a member of the University of Washington Board of Regents due to having been found guilty of misconduct in office (in Gov. Martin's judgment) and fills the vacancy created with the appointment of Edward P. Ryan of Spokane , Wa., for the unexpired term ending the second Monday in MARCH, 1934.

24 JANUARY, 1934 3 369

AR2-9-3-001754 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $50,925.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Sectionl of Title l of the Emergencey Relief and Construction Act of 1932

2 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 370


9 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 370-373

AR2-9-3-001756 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $251,350.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

14 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 373


16 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 373

AR2-9-3-001758 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $193,000.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

21 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 373

AR2-9-3-001759 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $400,000.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Sectionl of Title l of the Emergencey Relief and Construction Act of 1932

21 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 373

AR2-9-3-001760 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $50,925.00 to the State of Wa., subject to terms of Sectionl of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

21 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 373-374

AR2-9-3-001761 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for $8,100.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

23 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 374

AR2-9-3-001762 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for #1,283,700.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

23 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 374

AR2-9-3-001763 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $271,650.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment and work relief.

28 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 374

AR2-9-3-001764 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $160,825,00 to the State of Wa. , pursuant to Section l of Title l of the emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

2 MARCH, 1933 3 374

AR2-9-3-001765 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $639,250.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

2 MARCH, 1933 3 374

AR2-9-3-001766 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that a legal holiday will commence Thursday, 2 MARCH, 1933 at 12:00M. and end on Monday, 6 MARCH, 1933 at 12:00 M, with the holiday not applicable to the courts of or within the state, or to the schools and state, county, and municipal public offices due to the abnormal economic conditions prevailing . In addition , neighboring states have already proclaimed holidays and prompt action is required due to the need to protect the financial structure of Wa. State.

2 MARCH, 1933 3 377

AR2-9-3-001767 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that a banking holiday will commence 6 MARCH, 1933 at 12 o'clock midnight and end 9 MARCH, 1933, at 12 o'clock midnight , the holiday to be maintained and observed by all banks, mutual savings banks, and savings and loan associations, and all branches thereof, located in Wa. State. The holiday is not applicable to the courts of or within the state, or to the schools and state, county, and municipal public offices.

6 MARCH, 1933 3 378

AR2-9-3-001768 Gov. Martin Requsitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Penitentiary, Reformatory Paroles, Final Discharges from Reformatory Parole, Suspended Sentences, Restoration of civil rights,Remitting of fines.

27 FEBRUARY, 1933-24 APRIL,1933 3 382-405


14 MARCH, 1933 3 382-385

AR2-9-3-001770 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues a Proclamation, in accordance with the President , to extend and continue the banking holiday declared on 6 MARCH, 1933, until further Proclamation issued by the Governor.

9 MARCH, 1933 3 385

AR2-9-3-001771 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the banking holiday declared on 2 MARCH, 1933, as extended 9 MARCH, 1933 , is suspended, effective, , as to banks licensed to reopen, as and so licensed by order of the President, the Secretary of theTreasury or the Supervisor of Banking of Wa. State.

13 MARCH, 1933 3 386


AR2-9-3-001772 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $1,233,933.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief. This application supersedes application in the amount of $1,283,700.00.

23 FEBRUARY, 1933 3 386-389

AR2-9-3-001773 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporaation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $9,000.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

17 MARCH, 1933 3 389

AR2-9-3-001774 Gov. Martin Application to Reconsruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $2,050.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

22 MARCH, 1933 3 389


29 MARCH, 1933 3 390

AR2-9-3-001776 Gov. Martin Acknowledgement of payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment of $24,908.00 to Wa. State pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

30 MARCH, 1933 3 390

AR2-9-3-001777 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation to call an election and to give notice that the election will be held on Tuesday, 29 AUGUST, 1933 for the purpose of electing delegates to meet in convention, to be held in the Chambers of the House of Representatives, in the State Capitol on Tuesday 3 OCTOBER, 1933 at 2o'clock P.M. for the purpose of ratifying or rejecting the proposed amendment . This is due to the Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress that proposed an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. that, if ratified by three-fourths of the states, will become part of the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendment reads as follows: "Section l. The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. is hereby repealed. "Section 2. The transportation or importation into any state, territory or possession of the U.S. for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the Laws thereof, is hereby prohibited. "Sec.3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several states, as provided in the Constitution, within 7 years from the date of the submission hereof to the

23 MARCH, 1933 3 393

AR2-9-3-001778

AR2-9-3-001779 Gov. Martin Appoints Judges Gov. Martin appoints the following Superior Court Judges effective 17 APRIL , 1933, until their successors have been elected: James T. Lawler, John C. Bowen, Roger Meakim, John S. Robinson.

24 MARCH , 1933 3 390

AR2-9-3-001780 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction finance Corporation of the sum of $319,624.00 to the State of Wa. Pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

30 MARCH, 1933 3 394

AR2-9-3-001781 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from the Reconstruction finance Corporation of the sum of $616,964.00 to the State of Wa. Pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

30 MARCH, 1933 3 394

AR2-9-3-001782 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $7,500.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

5 APRIL, 1933 3 394

AR2-9-3-001783 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $1,100.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

6 APRIL , 1933 3 394

AR2-9-3-001784 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, 1933, as Army Day, and urges the citizens of Wa. State to observe this day-the 16th anniversary of the entry of the U.S. into the World War- by displaying the National Colors and by other suitable expressions of appreciation and confidence , as a way of showing respect for the Army of the U. S.

3 APRIL, 1933 3 397

AR2-9-3-001785 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $2,668,950.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

12 APRIL, 1933 3 402

AR2-9-3-001786 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporaation for the sum of $1,800.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief.

12 APRIL, 1933 3 402

AR2-9-3-001787 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporaation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $7,250.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

20 APRIL, 1933 3 402

AR2-9-3-001788 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday,23 APRIL,1933 as Conservation Week and Friday, 28 APRIL as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY, and asks that citizens , organizations and school children remember the song of the bird, the beauty of the tree and the charm of the well-planted and well kept street and roadside. He further states that Wa. State is fortunate in having an abundance of Forests, Minerals, Streams ,Lakes , Wildflowers and Wild Life and that the economic, industrial and social progress of Wa. depends on the preservation and prudent use of these natural resources and states that it is a responsibility of citizens to work towards preserving these natural assets.

14 APRIL,1933 3 405

AR2-9-3-001789 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 22 APRIL,1933 3 405-461AR2-9-3-001790 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $8,600.00 for the

State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief. The application supersedes the application of 5 APRIL, in the amount of $7,500.00 and application of 6 APRIL, in the amount of $1,100.00.

25 APRIL, 1933 3 406

AR2-9-3-001791 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $11,050.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief, This application supersedes application of 17 MARCH in the amount of $9,000.00 and application of 22 MARCH in the amount of $2,050.00 .

25 APRIL, 1933 3 406

AR2-9-3-001792 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $616,969.00 to Wa. State pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

25 APRIL, 1933 3 406

AR2-9-3-001793 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $319,626.00 to Wa. State pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932

25 APRIL, 1933 3 409

AR2-9-3-001794 Gov. Martin Acknowleges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $49,817.00 to Wa. State pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act of 1932.

25 APRIL, 1933 3 409


25 APRIL, 1933 3 409


25 APRIL,1933 3 409


25 APRIL,1933 3 409

AR2-9-3-001798 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 30 APRIL, 1933 as PRESIDENT'S DAY since President Franklin D. Roosevelt is confronted by difficult economic and social problems and is displaying spirited and enterprising leadership in tackling domestic as well as foreign policies that is reviving hope and restoring confidence and this day is in appreciation and support of the inspiring leadership of the Chief Executive . Gov. Martin urges Wa. State citizens, regardless of their political preferences , to express their faith in the leadership of the President and further recommends that PRESIDENT'S DAY be observed annually in Wa. State.

26 APRIL, 1933 3 410

AR2-9-3-001799 Gov. Martin Signed Lease Gov. Martin signs lease for rental of the following described properties: Lot 1 of Block 21 of Sylvester's addition to the city of Olympia, Wa. According to the recorded plat thereof, the same being located at 314 North Washington Street. Olympia, WA. , together with all buildings thereon and all appurtenances and hereditants thereinto belonging.

February 16, 1901 3 413


AR2-9-3-001800 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that all communities that continue on "Standard Time" to advance to "Daylight Savings Time", which is recommended for the sake of uniformity and public convenience and it is urged that the advance to "Daylight Saving Time be made on or before Saturday, 13 MAY, at midnight and that "Daylight Saving Time be observed throughout Wa. State ,until midnight of Saturday, 30 SEPTEMBER, 1933 since the inconsistency in adhering to time is causing confusion and interfering with the orderly run of business.

10 MAY, 1933 3 414

AR2-9-3-001801 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieut. Gov. Meyers Gov. Martin 's Secretary writes letter, on his behalf, that the Gov. will be absent from the State of Wa. On Friday, 21 APRIL, between 1 and 6 0,clock and advises him that he will be required to serve as Acting Governor.

21 APRIL, 1933 3 417

AR2-9-3-001802 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $1,222,800.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency and Construction Act of 1932.

29 MAY, 1933 3 418

AR2-9-3-001803 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $2,150.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency and Construction Act of 1932.

29 MAY, 1933 3 418

AR2-9-3-001804 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov.Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $3,500.00 to the State of Wa. pursuant to Section l of Title l of the Emergency and Construction Act of 1932

29 MAY, 1933 3 418


8 JUNE, 1933 3 422

AR2-9-3-001806 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction and Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction and Finance Corporation for the sum of $943,835.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

8 JUNE, 1933 3 422

AR2-9-3-001807 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $696,248.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

22 JUNE, 1933 3 426-429

AR2-9-3-001808 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the construction, maintenance and operation of canals connecting Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, Willapa Harbor and the Columbia River, is justified and in the public interest since the construction of the canals- which the Canal Commission of Wa. State, pursuant to the terms and requirements of Chapter 71 of the Session Laws enacted at the 1933 session ,surveyed and located a route for the canals and determined the economic feasibility of the Canals- will permit the exchange of various species of timber and therefore perpetuate the industrial life of Southwestern Washington and other industries will also be stimulated by the construction of canals.

6 JULY, 1933 3 430

AR2-9-3-001809 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $247,586.00 to the State of Wa.pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

8 JULY, 1933 3 433


11 JULY, 1933 3 433-434


17 JULY. 1933 3 434


18 JULY, 1933 3 437


28 JULY, 1933 3 437


28 JULY, 1933 3 437

AR2-9-3-001815 Gov. Martin Allotment of state funds Gov. Martin signs allotment of State Emergency Relief Funds pursuant of Chapter Eight of the Laws of 1933.

14AUGUST, 1933 3 438

AR2-9-3-001816 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $160,846.00 for the State of Wa., for unemployment relief and work relief.

14 AUGUST, 1933 3 438

AR2-9-3-001817 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $357,321.00 for the State of Wa., for unemployment relief and work relief.

16 AUGUST, 1933 3 441

AR2-9-3-001818 Gov. Martin Allotment of state funds Gov. Martin signs allotment of State Emergency Relief Funds pursuant to Chapter 8, of the Laws of 1933.

17 AUGUST, 1933 3 441

AR2-9-3-001819 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $300,000.00 to the State of Wa. pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

23 AUGUST, 1933 3 441

AR2-9-3-001820 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the election to select delegates to a convention for the purpose of acting on the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the U. S.will be held on Tuesday, 29 AUGUST, 1933 and that that day shall be construed as a legal holiday due to the uncertainty existing in that parts of the state adhere to Pacific Standard Time and some parts favor Daylight Savings Time and, in addition, the election is to be held on Pacific Standard Time, between the hours of 8A.M. and 8 P.M.

24 AUGUST, 1933 3 442

AR2-9-3-001821 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $200,000.00 to the State of Wa. Pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 446-449

AR2-9-3-001822 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $300,000.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 449

AR2-9-3-001823 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Monday, 18 SEPTEMBER, 1933 as CONSTITUTION DAY and requests that schools, clubs and other patriotic and public-spirited organizations recognize that Sunday, 17 SEPTEMBER, is the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution and asks that programs emphasize the benefits given by the Constitution and further asks that people pledge to cherish the Constitution as the tie that binds in unity, justice and liberty.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 449

AR2-9-3-001824 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction finance Corporation for the sum of $300,000.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief and that this application supercedes the application of 15 SEPTEMBER, 1933.

22 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 450

AR2-9-3-001825 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $46,170.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used for the purchase of pork.

26 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 453-454

AR2-9-3-001826 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of 211,218.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

27 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 454

AR2-9-3-001827 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $108.370.00 for the State of Wa., for unemployment relief and work relief.

27 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 454

AR2-9-3-001828 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporaation of the sum of $300,000.00 to the State of Wa. , pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

4 OCTOBER, 1933 3 457

AR2-9-3-001829 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 8 OCTOBER, 1933, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges all citizens to cooperate fully in the observance since the loss of life each year by fire is estimated at between 10 and 15 thousand , with several times that number injured and many maimed for life. In addition, property destruction exceeds $400 million in value each year.

6 OCTOBER, 1933 3 458


AR2-9-3-001830 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $13,000.00 for the State of Wa. For self-help projects.

6 OCTOBER, 1933 3 458

AR2-9-3-001831 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 11 OCTOBER, 1933- 3 461-530AR2-9-3-001832 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of

318,539.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

13 OCTOBER, 1933 3 461


26 OCTOBER, 1933 3 462


26 OCTOBER, 1933 3 462

AR2-9-3-001835 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Mmartin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 27 OCTOBER, 1933, as NAVY DAY and requests that every citizen devote a portion of that day in consideration of the importance of the United States Navy to our commercial interest and material welfare, In addition, like many seacoast states, Wa. State has several maritime ports and the Navy plays a part in the development of the maritime industry of the state as well as contributing to the defense of the nation.

25 OCTOBER, 1933 3 465

AR2-9-3-001836 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporaation for the sum of $199,784.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

28 OCTOBER, 1933 3 465


2 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 465

AR2-9-3-001838 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 6 NOVEMBER-12 NOVEMBER as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON and requests that all citizens pay tribute to education and further states that Wa. State citiizens have reason to be proud , since, as a result of economic distress, schools in other states have been closed, while no Washington state school is closed and no child in Washington is beiong denied an education.

2 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 466


8 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 469

AR2-9-3-001840 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment fromReconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $13,000.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal EmergencyRelief act of 1933.

8 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 469


8 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 469

AR2-9-3-001842 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $383,000.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation for the purchase of surplus commodities.

13 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 470

AR2-9-3-001843 Gov. Martin Application to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $5,000.00 for the State of Wa. For self-help projects.

16 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 470

AR2-9-3-001844 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that , since 37 States have declared for the repeal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. and due to the lack of a uniform and popular system of liquor control within Wa. State, there exists an Emergency, constituting an extraordinary occasion within the meaning of the Constitution of the State of Wa. and therefore the Gov. convenes the legislature of the State of Wa. in extraordinary session in the capitol at Olympia on 4 DECEMBER, 1933 at the hour of 11o'clock, A.M. in order to consider the enactment of a suitaable system of liquor control.

22 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 473

AR2-9-3-001845 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 30 NOVEMBER, 1933 as THANKSGIVING DAY, and requests that people put aside the problems of everyday life and reflect on their blessings as well as to express thanks for the spirit and courage that enables citizens to carry on toward the higher economic, social and spiritual goal of Washington.

28 NOVEMBER, 1933 3 477


1 DECEMBER, 1933 3 478

AR2-9-3-001847 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $400,000.00 to the State of Wa. pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief act of 1933.

13 SEPTEMBER, 1933 3 481

AR2-9-3-001848 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $60,000.00 to the State of Wa. pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergencey Relief Act of 1933.

AR2-9-3-001849 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation . Gov Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $80,000.00 for the State of Wa. for Civil Works Service Projects.

16 DECEMBER, 1933 3 482

AR2-9-3-001850 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation . Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the State of Wa.for the sum of $50,000.00 for the relief of homeless migrant persons.

16 DECEMBER, 1933 3 482

AR2-9-3-001851 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation . Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $19,600.00 for the State of Wa. for Relief of Unemployed Teachers.

16 DECEMBER, 1933 3 482

AR2-9-3-001852 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation . Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $6000,00 for the State of Wa. for for National Re-Employment Service.

16 DECEMBER, 1933 3 482

AR2-9-3-001853 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $582,004.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

16 DECEMBER, 1933 3 482

AR2-9-3-001854 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $19,600.00 to the State of Wa. , pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

4 JANUARY, 1934 3 485


4 JANUARY, 1934 3 485

AR2-9-3-001856 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $80,000.00 to the State of Wa.,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

4 JANUARY, 1934 3 485

AR2-9-3-001857 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $200,000.00 for the State of Wa. for Civil Works Service Projects.

6 JANUARY, 1934 3 485

AR2-9-3-001858 Gov. Martin Allotment of state funds Gov. Martin makes multiple allotments to agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

28 JULY 1933-17 OCTOBER, 1933 3 489-493

AR2-9-3-001859 Gov. Martin Allotment of state funds Gov. Martin makes multiple allotments to agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

17 OCTOBER, 1933- 15 MARCH, 1934 3 497-505

AR2-9-3-001860 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $1,036.000.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

11 JANUARY, 1934 3 506

AR2-9-3-001861 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $$37,200.00 for the State of Wa. for relief of unemployed teachers.

17 JANUARY, 1934 3 506

AR2-9-3-001862 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov.Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $2,500.00 to the State of Wa.pursuant to Section 5 of theFederal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

24 JANUARY, 1934 3 506



24 JANUARY, 1934 3 506

AR2-9-3-001864 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $296,000.00 for the State of Wa. for transient activities.

9 JANUARY. 1934 3 506

AR2-9-3-001865 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $10,000.00 for the State of Wa. for self-help projects.

30 JANUARY, 1934 3 509

AR2-9-3-001866 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $2,000.00 for the State of Wa. For self-help projects.

7 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 509

AR2-9-3-001867 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 10 FEBRUARY-17 FEBRUARY, 1934 as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHER WEEK and asks citizens to honor parents and teachers to recognize the importance of the fundamental purpose and program of the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers and to encourage other parents and teachers to join the ranks of the local associations. He further states that Washington's common school system stands out as the foremost public school system in the U.S. which provides an equal opportunity for every boy or girl to obtain a basic education and serves as a guide for the health, safety and character of nearly 400,000 of the state's children.

8 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 510

AR2-9-3-001868 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period of 12 FEBRUARY- 22 FEBRUARY, as WASHINGTON DEFENSE WEEK and asks citizens to give thought to the development of an adequate system of defense, and to cooperate with the Washington Department of the Reserve Officers Association of the U.S. which is involved in a program to arouse popular interest in the need for adequate defense of the nation , particularly since the State of Wa. is a strategic outpost of the U.S. , being exposed to the uncertainties of the Pacific , especially in the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor areas, and stands in need of proper defense , both from the sea and air.

10 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 513


13 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 514


13 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 514

AR2-9-3-001871 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction finance Corporation for the sum of $50,000.00 for the State of Wa. for the relief of unemployed teachers.

16 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 514

AR2-9-3-001872 Gov. Martin Appointment of Judges Gov. Martin appoints Roger J. Meakim, James T. Lawler and Hugh C. Todd as King County Superior Court Judges , effective Monday, 19 FEBRUARY, 1934

17 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 514

AR2-9-3-001873 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 18 FEBRUARY -24 FEBRUARY, as WASHINGTON PRODUCTS WEEK and urges Wa. State citizens to cooperate with the officers and members of the Northwest Council of Women in the program to develop an appreciation of the products of Wa. State , to buy at home and to stress the economic benefit of a preferential policy for Wa. products. since these products stay largely at home ,serving to provide more employment , and, in addition, the products of Wa. State are recognized everywhere for their excellence.

16 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 517

AR2-9-3-001874 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 21 FEBRUARY-28 FEBRUARY, as ANTINARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK and asks that all organizations adopt resolutions condemning this rapidly growing evil and further requests that the press, religious leaders, educators and physicians assist in uncovering this hidden menace which is taking a stranglehold on young people.In addition, prison records indicate that a great percentage of inmates , under sentence for robbery and theft, are addicted to the use of these drugs.

21 FEBRUARY, 1934 3 518

AR2-9-3-001875 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum o f $30,352.50 for the State of Wa. For the relief of needy students.

2 MARCH, 1934 3 521

AR2-9-3-001876 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 11 MARCH-17 MARCH as BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK and urges citizens to give consideration to the purposes and works of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs and asks for the cooperation of business and industry to provide employment for self-supporting women in order to contribute to re-employment of the 10,000 women who have been deprived of the opportunity of working for their livelihood and to help with the restoration of the national confidence .

8 MARCH, 1934 3 522

AR2-9-3-001877 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 2 APRIL-7 APRIL as TRAFFIC OBSERVANCE AND SAFETY WEEK and appeals to citizens for the success of this program , necessary because of the loss of life, health , property and revenue suffered within Wa. State because of the lack of knowledge and respect of the rules of the road and regulations pertaining to traffic and thus advises that it is important to obtain an accurate check on damages to highways by overloaded and improperly equipped trucks, and to ascertain revenue losses through failure to obtain licenses, certificates, and permits..

15 MARCH, 1934 3 529

AR2-9-3-001878 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $250,000.00 for the State of Wa. For unemployment relief and work relief.

17 MARCH, 1934 3 530

AR2-9-3-001879 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction and Finance Corporation for the sum of $32,000.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief and for furnishing garden seed.

21 MARCH, 1934 3 530

AR2-9-3-001880 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 22 MARCH, 1934-2 OCTOBER 1934 3 533-597AR2-9-3-001881 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of

$10,000.00 to the State of Wa. pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933

23 MARCH, 1934 3 533

AR2-9-3-001882 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of 7,188,000.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

26 MARCH, 1934 3 533


27 MARCH, 1934 3 533

AR2-9-3-001884 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporaation for the sum of $620, 788.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief.

27 MARCH, 1934 3 533

AR2-9-3-001885 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday, 15 APRIL, 1934 AS CONSERVATION WEEK and, in particular, Friday, 20 APRIL , as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY and states that it is the duty of every citizen to guard and protect the heritage of Wa. State, so endowed with the gifts of natural resources . shrubs and wild flowers as well as the charming influence of the songbirds and the value they have to farmers and orchardists.

29 MARCH, 1934 3 534

AR2-9-3-001886 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov . Martin issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, as ARMY DAY and requests that every citizen devote a portion of that day in consideration of the importance of the UNITED STATES ARMY as well as the NATIONAL GUARD for their record as defenders of the nation, its peace, principles and institutions and to display the NATIONAL colors as well as to visit Army posts.

3 APRIL, 1934 3 537

AR2-9-3-001887 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $1,750,000.00 for the State of Wa. For umemployment relief and work relief.

3 APRIL, 1934 3 538



4 APRIL, 1934 3 538


4 APRIL, 1934 3 538

AR2-9-3-001890 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. martin acknowledges payment from Reconstruction Finance Corporation of the sum of $1,750,000.00 to the State of Wa. , pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

5 APRIL, 1934 3 538

AR2-9-3-001891 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $9,010.00 for the State of Wa. for National Re-employment Service.

9 APRIL, 1934 3 538

AR2-9-3-001892 Gov. Martin Applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gov. Martin applies to Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the sum of $39,584.73 for the State of Wa. for the purchase of surplus commodities.

10 APRIL, 1934 3 541


16 APRIL,1934 3 541


16 APRIL, 1934 3 541

AR2-9-3-001895 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Corporation for the transfer of any materials, equipment and supplies in the possession of the Civil Works Administration to the Washington Emergency Relief Administration to aid in meeting the cost of furnishing relief and work relief.

31 MARCH, 1934 3 542

AR2-9-3-001896 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $29,928.89 for the State of Wa. For the relief on unemployed teachers.

1 MAY, 1934 3 542

AR2-9-3-001897 Gov. Martin Allotment of state funds Gov. Martin makes allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

3 545

AR2-9-3-001898 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating1 MAY, 1934, as CHILD HEALTH DAY, a Joint Resolution initially issued by Congress that the U.S. President issue such an annual day, and the Gov. requests that all give consideration to the needs of children in their communities and homes and further instructs the State Department of Health to cooperate with agencies for a program of constructive activites to protect and promote the health and vigor of the children of Wa. State.

21 APRIL, 1934 3 546

AR2-9-3-001899 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 28 APRIL-5 MAY as YOUTH WEEK and BOYS' AND GIRLS 'WEEK from 6 MAY- 12 MAY since there has been an increase in juvenile delinquency with an undue proportion of young people arrested with more than 20 % under 21 years of age. Gov. Martin encourages parents as well as children to observe those weeks in the hope that young people may be inspired to seek a higher citizenship, which aims for the cultivation of a desire for a religious and spiritual life, an interest in future vocations,observance of rules of health and social hygeine, appreciation of home life,development of a keen interest in competitive sports, and a desire to become worthwhile citizens .

25 APRIL, 1934 3 549

AR2-9-3-001900 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $1,500,000.00 for the State of Wa. for work relief and unemployment relief.

3 MAY, 1934 3 550

AR2-9-3-001901 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $60,556.00 for the State of Wa. for work relief- for Service to Transients, expense of local office of N.R.S, Student Aid and F.E.R.A. Administration.

3 MAY, 1934 3 550

AR2-9-3-001902 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment from WA. Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $39 ,584.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

4 MAY, 1934 3 550

AR2-9-3-001903 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation requesting that each family use an extra pound of butter during the week of 14 MAY-19 MAY, 1934 and recommends that this also apply to chartiable institutions and organizations during that week a part of a nation-wide movement to eliminate excessive surplus stocks which has created a problem for producers not receiving anywhere near the cost of production since the price of dairy products are the lowest of the season at this time of year . Butter and cheese products are controlling factors in the market price of the milk produced and if consumption increases farmers can hope for improved conditions.

11 MAY,1934 3 553

AR2-9-3-001904 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration , Washington D.C. for the sum of $60,000.00 for the State of Washington for the Rural Rehabilitation Program for the months of MAY and JUNE, 1934.

11 MAY, 1934 3 554

AR2-9-3-001905 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment through the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $1056,507.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

14 MAY, 1934 3 554

AR2-9-3-001906 Gov. Martin Ackinowledges payment through the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $29,928.00 to the State of Wa. ,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

17 MAY, 1934 3 554

AR2-9-3-001907 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment through the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment therough the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $11,000.00 to the State of Wa. ,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

21 MAY, 1934 3 554-557

AR2-9-3-001908 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation requesting that all citizens of Wa. State observe the month of JUNE as RED CROSS ROLL CALL and asks that citizens give as freely as possible to show appreciation to the invaluable service rendered by the Red Cross, particularly important because the King County Chapter of the American National Red Cross must make its annual Roll Call, seeking funds so that it may extend the helping hand to relieve emergencies and distress since the Federal and State governments are currently burdened by unemployment relief in this difficult time.

21MAY, 1934 3 557

AR2-9-3-001909 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22 MAY as MARITIME DAY and asks that this day be observed by paying attention to the martime industry and its importance to the commerce of Wa. State making available all the major foreign and domestic markets , especially in view of the Proclamation issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt , in observance of the 115th anniversary of the departure of the steamer "THE SAVANNAH " from Atlanta, Georgia on 22 MAY, 1819, the first steam vessel to successfully complete a trans-oceanic voyage.

21MAY, 1934 3 558

AR2-9-3-001910 Gov. Martin Applies to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $1,428,569.00 for the State of Wa. for work relief and unemployment relief.

26 MAY, 1934 3 561

AR2-9-3-001911 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $1,312,149.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

6 JUNE, 1934 3 561

AR2-9-3-001912 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $1,972,787.89 for the State of Wa. For work relief and unemployment relief.

21 JUNE, 1934 3 562

AR2-9-3-001913 Gov. Martin Appoints Judge Gov. Martin appoints Timothy A. Park as Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge , effective 25 JUNE, 1934.

23 JUNE, 1934 3 562


2 JULY, 1934 3 570

AR2-9-3-001915 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department,Washington D.C. of the sum of $1,634,925.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933

7 JULY, 1934 3 570


AR2-9-3-001916 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department,Washington D.C. of the sum of $53,000.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933

13 JULY, 1934 3 573

AR2-9-3-001917 Gov. Martin Stay of Execution Gov. Martin grants a Stay of Execution for 30 days, from 20 JULY,1934 , to Byron Miller, sentenced to be executed on 20 JULY, 1934

18 JULY, 1934 3 574

AR2-9-3-001918 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment throught the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C., for the sum of $1,634,925.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief act of 1933….

26 JULY, 1934 3 574

AR2-9-3-001919 Gov. Martin Withdraws Allotments Gov. Martin withdraws allotments from multiple agencies. 10 JANUARY, 1934- 23 JULY, 1934 3 577AR2-9-3-001920 Gov. Martin Letter regarding absence of Governor Gov. Martin directs Richard Hamilton, Secretary to Gov. Martin, to write a letter to Lt.

Governor Vic Meyers notifying him that Gov. Martin will be absent from Wa. State from 7 o'clock Thursday evening ,2 AUGUST until 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, 3 AUGUST , during which time he will be required to serve as Acting Governor and that Lt. Governor Vic Meyers will be advised if any matters come up that will require his official attention.

2 AUGUST, 1934 3 578


14 AUGUST, 1934 3 581

AR2-9-3-001922 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation giving notice that a General Election will be held on 6 NOVEMBER,1934 when One U.S. Senator and Three Judges of the State Supreme Court (the Judges for 6 year terms)will be elected by the voters of Wa. State .

21 AUGUST,1934 3 582

AR2-9-3-001923 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief to multiple agencies.

20 APRIL,1934-29 AUGUST,1934 3 586

AR2-9-3-001924 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the national Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department. Washington DC. of the sum of $1,272,548,00 to the State of Wa. ,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

10 SEPTEMBER, 1934 3 589

AR2-9-3-001925 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $100,000.00 for the State of Wa. , for unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation for the purchase of surplus commodities.

11 SEPTEMBER, 1934 3 589

AR2-9-3-001926 Gov. Martin Withdraws Allotments and makes allotments Gov. Martin withdraws 9 allotments from multiple agencies and makes 2 allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

2 AUGUST, 1934-24 SEPTEMBER 1934 3 590

AR2-9-3-001927 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Relief Administrator for the sum of $75,000.00 for the State of Wa. for unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation for the purchase of surplus commodities.

20 SEPTEMBER, 1934 3 597

AR2-9-3-001928 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,014,525.00 for the State of Wa. for work relief and unemployment relief.

21 SEPTEMBER, 1934 3 597

AR2-9-3-001929 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief administrator for the sum of $2,500.00 for the State of Wa.for self-help projects.

22 SEPTEMBER, 1934 3 597

AR2-9-3-001930 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 7 OCTOBER, 1934 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges citizens individually and through organizations to discover and correct existing fire hazards, promote measures of public and private fire protection and extend instruction in fire prevention to adults as well as to children , this being of great importance due to the yearly destruction of life and property .

1 OCTOBER, 1934 3 598

AR2-9-3-001931 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the National Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department ,WashingtonD.C of the sum of $1,396,331.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

10 OCTOBER, 1934 3 600

AR2-9-3-001932 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 2 allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

10 OCTOBER, 1934 3 600

AR2-9-3-001933 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieut. Gov. Meyers Gov. Martin's Secretary, Richard Hamilton ,writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Victor Meyers notifying him that Gov. Martin will be absent from Wa. State from 11 o'clock Saturday morning, 13 OCTOBER until 5 o'clock the same day and further writes that there is no urgent business that will necessitate the Lieut. Gov's presence on Saturday morning but that he will be advised if anything comes up needing attention.Secretary Hamilton foolowed up with a phone call to Lieut. Gov. Meyers to confirm.

October 12, 1934 4 1

AR2-9-3-001934 Gov. Martin Letter to State Treasurer Otto A. Case Gov. Martin's Secretary, Richard Hamilton ,writes letter to State Treasurer Otto A. Case notifying him that Gov. Martin will be absent from Wa. State from 11 o'clock Saturday morning, 13 OCTOBER until 5 o'clock the same day and further writes that State Treasurer Case will be Acting Gov. of Wa. State because both the Lieut. Gov. and Secretary of State are outside of the State and the law provides that the State Treasurer becomes Acting Gov. in the absence of the Gov., the Lieut. Gov. and the Secretary of State , and, in addition, Gov. Martin has instructed his staff to cooperate with the State Treasurer in every manner during his stay in the office.

13 OCTOBER, 1934 4 2

AR2-9-3-001935 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 15 OCTOBER, 1934- 4 40617AR2-9-3-001936 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $1,000.00 for

Wa. State for self help projects.16 OCTOBER, 1934 4 3

AR2-9-3-001937 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration for the sum of $2, 037,923.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

18 OCTOBER, 1934 4 3

AR2-9-3-001938 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues proclamation designating the period from 5-11 NOVEMBER as EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON and asks citizens and administrators to give consideration to the changing conditions in society creating new economic and social problems, which is why the sponsors of EDUCATION WEEK- National Education Association, American Legion and Uniited States Office of Education- have chosen the theme of" Educating for Tomorrow " for the annual observance of education week.

1 NOVEMBER, 1934 4 4

AR2-9-3-001939 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Monday, 12 NOVEMBER as ARMISTICE AND ADMISSION DAY , a memorable day in the history of Wa. State because of the ending of the World War as well as Washington becoming a State on 11 NOVEMBER, 1889, and, due to these 2 events, the legislature established 11 NOVEMBER as a legal holiday, but, since the 11th falls on a Sunday, the following day, Monday, 12 NOVEMBER , will be the legal holiday and all public offices are to be closed.


AR2-9-3-001940 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $1,451,805.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.


AR2-9-3-001941 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Mmartin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $1,000.00 to Wa. State , pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.


AR2-9-3-001942 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $1,754,200.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

20 NOVEMBER, 1934 4 6

AR2-9-3-001943 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $35,700.00 for Wa. State for self help projects.

20 NOVEMBER, 1934 4 7

AR2-9-3-001944 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief administrator for the sum of $2,500.00 for the State of Wa.for self-help projects.

20 NOVEMBER, 1934 4 7

AR2-9-3-001945 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C., for the sum of $1,304,200.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief act of 1933.

4 DECEMBER, 1934 4 7


AR2-9-3-001946 Gov. Martin Withdrawals from allotments Gov. Martin makes 19 withdrawals from allotments to various agencies and cities. 23 OCTOBER, 1934 4 8AR2-9-3-001947 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation ,joining the U.S. president, in designating Thursday, 29

NOVEMBER, 1934 , as a day of THANKSGIVING and urges citizens to be neighborly in this difficult time , to devote time to civic duties as well as to display of the national emblem.

27 NOVEMBER, 1934 4 9

AR2-9-3-001948 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come,Greetings: Gov. Martin certifies that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 James M.Geraghty was chosen as a Wa. State Supreme Court Judge by Wa. State electors for the term of 6 years, beginning on 14 JANUARY, 1935.

3 DECEMBER, 1935 4 10

AR2-9-3-001949 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come,Greetings: Gov. Martin certifies that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 Walter B. Beals was chosen as a Wa. State Supreme Court Judge by Wa. State electors for the term of 6 years, beginning on 14 JANUARY, 1935.

3DECEMBER, 1934 4 11

AR2-9-3-001950 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come,Greetings: Gov. Martin certifies that on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 Bruce Blake was chosen as a Wa. State Supreme Court Judge by Wa. State electors for the term of 6 years, beginning on 14 JANUARY, 1935.

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 12

AR2-9-3-001951 Gov. Martin To the President of The Senate of the United States Gov. Martin writes letter to the President of the U.S.Senate ,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Lewis B. Schwellenbach was chosen as a U.S. Senator for a term of 6 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935.

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 13

AR2-9-3-001952 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives ,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Marion A. Zioncheck was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the First Congressional District for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935

3 DECEMBER, 1935 4 14

AR2-9-3-001953 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives ,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Mon C. Wallgren was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the Second Congressional District for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 15

AR2-9-3-001954 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives ,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934,Martin F. Smith was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the Third Congressional District for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1934

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 16

AR2-9-3-001955 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives ,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Knute Hill was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the Fourth Congressional District for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 17

AR2-9-3-001956 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Sam B. Hill was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the Fifth Congressional District, for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935.

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 18

AR2-9-3-001957 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin writes letter to the Speaker of the U.S.House of Representatives,that, on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, Wesley Lloyd was chosen as a Representative in Congress from the Sixth Congressional District , for the term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1935.

3 DECEMBER, 1935 4 19

AR2-9-3-001958 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Legislature of Wa. State passed House joint Resolution No. 12 at the Extraordinary Session of 1933, and submitted to the Electorate the proposition of amending Section 1 of Article Vll of the Wa. State Constitution , the proposition to be voted on at the General Election to be held on 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, the ballot title of the proposed amendment to read as follows: "An Act providing for an amendment to House Joint Resolution No. 11 ,page 942-A , Session Laws of 1933 , relating to to the submission of a constitutional amendment amending Section l of Article Vll , of the Constitution of the State of Wa. , relating to taxation."The votes have now been canvassed and certified with a total of 524,967 cast at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 - a total of 134,908 votes were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 176,154 votes were cast against the amendment . Thus, the proposed amendment, as set forth in House Joint Resolution No. 12 , passed by the 1933 Extraordinary Session of the Legislaature was not adopted by the people of Wa. State.

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 20

AR2-9-3-001959 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Legislature of Wa. State passed House Joint Resolution No. 14 at the Session of 1933, and submitted to the Electorate the proposition of amending Section 12 of Article Xl of the Wa. State Constitution , the proposition to be voted upon at the General Election to be held 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, the ballot title to the proposed amendment to read as follows:"An Act providing for an amendment of Section 12 of Article Xl of the Constitution of the State of Washington, relating to taxation."The votes have now been canvassed and certified with a total of 524,967 votes cast at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER ,1934- a total of 129,310 votes were cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment, and 189,002 votes were cast against the amendment. Thus, the proposed amendment, as set forth in House Joint Resolution No. 14, passed by the 1933 Session of the Legislature, was not adopted by the people of the State of Washington.

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 21

AR2-9-3-001960 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l,of Article ll of the Constitution of the State of Wa. and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 , and acts amendatory thereto, Chapter 51 of the Session laws of 1933 was passed by the Legislature of Wa. State and submitted to the Electorate at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 ,the Act being known as Referendum Measure No. 18 and entitled" An Act authorizing cities and towns to use, sell and dispose of electric energy inside and outside their corporate limits to acquire, construct, own ,control, operate and maintain lands, easements, franchises, distribution systems, sub-stations, inter-tie or transmission lines or other connections to enable it to use, purchase ,sell and dispose of electric energy, inside or outside its corporate limits, with right to condemn certain classes of private power systems or parts thereof, franchises or other private property, and reserving to such cities and towns all powers under existing laws."

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 22

AR2-9-3-001961 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation thaat under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution, and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the Electorate at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1934, an Initiative measure known as Initiative No. 94 and entitled"An Act relating to taxation: limiting the aggregate annual levy on real and p;ersonal propety for state, county, city or town ,school district and road district purposes to forty mills:limiting the levy by the state to two millsto be used exclusively for the support of the University of Washington, Washington State college and the Normal schools; limiting the levy by counties, cities and towns, school districts and road districts to certain designated maximums;excepting port districts from the operation of the act;and providing that additional levies may be made as therein provided." The votes have been canvassed and certified, with a total of 524,967 votes cast- 219,635 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 94, and 192,168 votes were cast against the Measure. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 94 was approved by a majority of the votes cast at the

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 23


AR2-9-3-001962 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation thaat under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution, and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto, there was submitted to the Electorate at the General Election of 6 NOVEMBER, 1934 an Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 77, and entitled: "An Act relating to fishing; prohibiting the use of fish traps or other fixed appliances for cataching salmon and certain other fish within the waters of the State of Washington;prohibiting the taking or fishing for salmon and certain other fish within a certain area therein defined and created by any menas except by trolling, regulating trolling within such area, and permitting the operation of gill nets therein under certain conditions; providing for open and closed seasons, prohibiting drag seines and limiting the length of gill nets in the Columbia River; prescribing penalties; and repealing all laws in conflict therewith." The votes have been canvassed and certified with a totalof 524,967 votes cast- 275,507 votes were cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 77 and 153,811 votes were cast against the Measure. Thus, Initiative

3 DECEMBER, 1934 4 24

AR2-9-3-001963 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 10 DECEMBER, 1934 4 25-33AR2-9-3-001964 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 20 allotments to various agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund

for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.23 OCTOBER,-12 DECEMBER, 1934 4 27

AR2-9-3-001965 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $275,000.00 for Wa. State for unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used by the Federal Surplus relief Corporation for the purpose of relief of destitution.

26 DECEMBER, 1934 4 28

AR2-9-3-001966 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the U.S. Treasury Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington ,D.C. of the sum of $1,726,200.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

31 DECEMBER, 1934 4 28

AR2-9-3-001967 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,134.45 for Wa. State, for reimbursing the revolving Fund, account of self-help projects.

7 JANUARY, 1935 4 29

AR2-9-3-001968 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,005,655 for theWa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

16 JANUARY, 1935 4 29

AR2-9-3-001969 Gov. Martin Withdrawals from allotments Gov. Martin withdraws allotments from multiple agencies. 26 NOVEMBER-26 DECEMBER, 1934 4 31AR2-9-3-001970 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 12- 22 FEBRUARY, 1935 as

NATIONAL DEFENSE WEEK IN WASHINGTON and urges citizens to take an active interest in the development of a strong system of defense and to cooperate and support coast security with officers and other patriots , especially since citizens have been given a better understanding of the purposes, activities and needs for adequate defense of the U.S. by the Wa. Department of the Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.

9 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 32

AR2-9-3-001971 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency relief Administrator for the sum of $34,070 for the State of Wa. For self-help projects.

4 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 33

AR2-9-3-001972 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $549,029.00 to Wa. State ,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

5 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 33

AR2-9-3-001973 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $500,000.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

7 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 33

AR2-9-3-001974 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from U.S. Treasury Department Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department,Washington D.C. of the sum of $66,864.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933

13 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 34


15 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 34

AR2-9-3-001976 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,205,191.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.This application supersedes application of 15 FEBRUARY, in the amount of $3,075,000.00

16 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 34

AR2-9-3-001977 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $115,000.00 for Wa. State, for unemployment relief and work relief, the funds to be used by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation for the purpose of relief and destitution.

18 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 34

AR2-9-3-001978 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17 FEBRUARY -23 FEBRUARY as WASHINGTON PRODUCTS WEEK and urges citizens to support the development of an appreciation of Wa. State products since buying home products serves to provide more employment, larger industries and to strengthen Wa. State's economic structure.

15 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 35

AR2-9-3-001979 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 21 FEBRUARY-28 FEBRUARY as ANTI-NARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK and requests that all organizations recognize the significance of this period since the use of narcotic drugs has strongly increased, with thousands of caases of shoplifting and petty theft as well as crimes of violence and murder attributed to narcotic use.The governor further urges the assistance of the press, screen and radio in exposing the dangers of narcotic use, especially prevalent in younger men and women.

15 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 36

AR2-9-3-001980 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments to 22 State agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

17DECEMBER 1934-26FEBRUARY1935 4 37

AR2-9-3-001981 Gov. Martin Withdrawals from allotments Gov. Martin withdraws allotments from 22 State agencies 31 JANUARY-28 FEBRUARY 1935 4 38AR2-9-3-001982 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department. Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury

Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $2500.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

19 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 39

AR2-9-3-001983 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $532.668.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

19 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 39

AR2-9-3-001984 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 21 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 39-59AR2-9-3-001985 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 24 FEBRUARY as BROTHERHOOD DAY

SINCE THE National Conference of Jews and Christians has designated this day to call attention throughout the nation to the work being done to break down prejudice and to create understanding and good will,particularly since it it is a tradition of the American people to preserve the principle of religious liberty and to worship according to the dictates of one's conscience

22 FEBRUARY, 1935 4 40

AR2-9-3-001986 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $764,150.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

5 MARCH, 1935 4 41

AR2-9-3-001987 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administration of the sum of $1,904,850.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

16 MARCH, 1935 4 41

AR2-9-3-001988 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator of the sum of $169,142.38 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

19 MARCH, 1935 4 42

AR2-9-3-001989 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the Treasury Department, Washington ,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment throuth the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of $1,005.390.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

19 MARCH, 1935 4 42

AR2-9-3-001990 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 24 allotments to State agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

1MARCH-1935-22MARCH, 1935 4 43


AR2-9-3-001991 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, 1935 as ARMY DAY IN WASHINGTON and urges citizens to participate in the observation of this day by displaying the National Colors, by visiting army posts and engaging in other expressions of appreciation in the spirit of "America Awake" and, in addition, it is particularly appropriate , since 6 APRIL, 1935 is the 18th anniversary of the formal entry of the U.S. into the world war.

29 MARCH, 1935 4 44

AR2-9-3-001992 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments to 16 State agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

30 MARCH, 1935 4 45

AR2-9-3-001993 Gov. Martin Withdrawals from allotments Gov. Martin withdraws allotments from 32 State agencies 28 FEBRUARY,1935-29 March, 1935 4 46-47AR2-9-3-001994 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday, 7 APRIL-13 APRIL

as CONSERVATION WEEK, AND, IN PARTICULAR, FRIDAY, 12 APRIL, as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY when special attention should be given to the protection and care of Wa. State's forests and birds. Gov. Martin further states that tourists are attracted to Wa. State annually because of the state's natural resources and scenic beauty and urges citizens to preserve and protect these resources and scenic attractions so that future generations can continue to enjoy them.

14 MARCH, 1935 4 48

AR2-9-3-001995 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17 -23 MARCH as BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK and urges the people and industries of Wa. State to cooperate with the goals and purposes of the BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS which are to increase confidence in the economic recovery of the U.S. as well as to enhance the social well-being of citizens.

11 MARCH, 1935 4 49

AR2-9-3-001996 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 1APRIL,1935 4 50-70AR2-9-3-001997 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $52,198.00 for

Wa. State, for the purchase of land by the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation.11 APRIL,1935 4 51


16 APRIL,1935 4 52

AR2-9-3-001999 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Wednesday, 1 MAY as GARDEN WEEK and urges citizens to recognize the benefits of gardening and to spread a garden spirit through public meetings, schools, the press and radio , since Wa. State is endowed with the soil and climate for successful gardening which provides food as well as flowers and plants to enhance the beauty of Wa. State.

April 23, 1935 4 55

AR2-9-3-002000 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1 MAY, 1935 as CHILD HEALTH DAY , a day observed annually to focus attention upon what is and should be done for child health and protection and directs the State Department of Health ,as well as public and private agencies , to focus on a program

26 APRIL, 1935 4 56

AR2-9-3-002001 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation,designating 7 MAY, 1935 AS WASHINGTON STATE DAY (since the 1935 Legislature , by joint resolution,designated the first Tuesday in May as WASHINGTON STATE DAY to commemorate the history of the state )AND URGES CITIZENS TO OBSERVE THIS DAY AS A MEASURE OF THE PROGRESS WA. STATE HAS MADE SINCE ITS ORIGIN as well as to gain an understanding of the history of the state.

2 MAY,1935 4 57

AR2-9-3-002002 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 5-11 MAY, 1935 as NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK IN WASHINGTON , the 12th annual observance of MUSIC WEEK, recognized by most states and endorsed by the U.S. President ,and, in addition, the annual convention of the Washington State Federation of Women's clubs to be held in Tacoma, Wa. ,in June will feature music ,with the keynote of the celebration of MUSIC WEEK to be "conserve our musical assets" .

2 MAY, 1935 4 58

AR2-9-3-002003 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,788.90 for Wa. State for self-help projects.

17 APRIL, 1935 4 59

AR2-9-3-002004 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $1,325,179.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1935.

19 APRIL, 1935 4 59

AR2-9-3-002005 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington ,D.C. of the sum of $250,000.00 to Wa. State,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

24 APRIL, 1935 4 59

AR2-9-3-002006 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Mmartin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $1,350,300.00 to Wa. State , pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

4 MAY, 1935 4 60

AR2-9-3-002007 Gov. Martin Appoints fiscal agency Gov. Martin appoints the Chemical Bank &Trust Company of New York as the fiscal agency of Wa. State, effective 15 MAY, 1935, for the term ending 8 APRIL, 1939, succeeding the National City Bank of New York.

9 MAY, 1935 4 61

AR2-9-3-002008 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $36,254.00 for reimbursement to Wa. State for the purchase of apples bought for the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation

10 MAY, 1935 4 61

AR2-9-3-002009 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C., of the sum of $272,484.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief act of 1933….

11 MAY, 1935 4 61

AR2-9-3-002010 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department,Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D. C. of the sum of $2,788.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

13 MAY, 1935 4 61

AR2-9-3-002011 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov, Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,587,740.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

15 MAY, 1935 4 62

AR2-9-3-002012 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. of the sum of $5,100.00 to Wa. State,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

18 MAY, 1935 4 62

AR2-9-3-002013 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department,Washington D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $1,398,068.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

3 JUNE, 1935 4 63

AR2-9-3-002014 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. Gov. martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer oif the Treasury Department , Washington, D.C. of the sum of $250,000.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

6 JUNE, 1935 4 63

AR2-9-3-002015 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers 14 allotments made previously to other agencies from the State Emergency Relief Funds for Public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

10 APRIL-9 MAY, 1935 4 64

AR2-9-3-002016 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22 MAY, 1935 as MARITIME DAY since Congress, by joint resolution in 1933, designated 22 MAY annually as National Maritime Day and authorized and requested the President to issue a Proclamation in commemoration of the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion by the steamship Savannah, which sailed from Savannah, Georgia, on 33 MAY, 1819 and, in addition ,the maritime industry has been a vast contributing factor to the advancement of industry and commerce of all nations as well as of Wa. State.

21 MAY, 1935 4 65

AR2-9-3-002017 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 15 JUNE, 1935 as NATIONAL HOUSING DAY IN WASHINGTON , since the National Housing Act , through the Federal Housing Adminstration, has made it possible for owners of real property to better the living conditions of families, increase the efficiency of businesses and improve the standard and civic pride of neighborhoods , and, Gov. Martin urges every citizen to participate in the Better Housing Program insofar as is possible.

29 MAY, 1935 4 66


AR2-9-3-002018 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 10-15 JUNE, as RAILROAD WEEK IN WASHINGTON since the "West" was won through the help of the railroad,moving from wilderness to the highest civilized plane in just a few decades due largely to the railroads which pioneered the way for Wa. State to prosper, and they are still pioneering, the last, the air-conditioning of trans-continental trains at an outlay of $19,000,000 which has given employment to thousands of men and women and contributed to our nation's recovery, and , in addition, the railroads have directed a tide of tourist travel to Wa. State. Gov. Martin urges citizens to pay tribute to one of Wa. State's principal industries.

10 JUNE, 1935 4 67

AR2-9-3-002019 Gov.Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 16 JUNE,1935 as FATHER'S DAY , , and urges citizens to observe this day, the silver anniversary of Father's day observed originally in Spokane in 1910 by formal petition presented by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane, a day which is now celebrated nationally through popular acclaim.

12 JUNE, 1935 4 68

AR2-9-3-002020 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 12 JUNE,1935-22 AUGUST,1935 4 69-83AR2-9-3-002021 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $2,148,871.00

for work relief and unemployment relief.14 MAY, 1935 4 71

AR2-9-3-002022 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $1,991,97 for Wa. State for self-help projects.

10 JUNE, 1935 4 71

AR2-9-3-002023 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $9,780.90 for Wa. State for self-help projects.

18 JUNE, 1935 4 72

AR2-9-3-002024 Gov. Martin Signs Quit Claim Deeds Gov. Martin signs Quit Claim Deeds for certain lands to :Estate of J.H.Rayne, deceased,Great Northern Railway Company, Olive Iunde, a widow, and Ruby Christensen, sole heirs-at-law of the estate of C.K. Iunde, deceased.

18 JUNE, 1935 4 72

AR2-9-3-002025 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $1,231,200.00 for the purchase of approximately 1,539,000 bushels of wheat for the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation.

21 JUNE, 1935 4 73

AR2-9-3-002026 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C., for the sum of $1,231,200.00 to the State of Wa., pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief act of 1933….

29 JUNE, 1935 4 74

AR2-9-3-002027 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D. C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department,Washington,D.C. for the sum of $1,250.000.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1935.

1 JULY, 1935 4 74

AR2-9-3-002028 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $45,000.00 for Wa. State, for work relief and unemployment relief.

1 JULY, 1935 4 74

AR2-9-3-002029 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation directing the Adjutant General of Wa. State to place Washington National Guard troops on duty in Grays Harbor County to aid and assist the Civil Authorities to execute the Laws of Wa. State ,since ,bodies of men in the Cities of Aberdeen and Hoquiam are acting by force with intent to commit felonies and crimes and have broken Wa. State laws so that the Mayors of those cities and the Chief of the Wa. State Patrol have advised of their inability to suppress acts of violence and to prevent threats and intimidation of citizens who are engaged in their regular and lawful employment , and, in addition, Gov. Martin calls upon citizens to assist authorities in restoring order and protect the public peace and safety.

7 JULY, 1935 4 76

AR2-9-3-002030 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation directing the Adjutant General to place Washington National Guard troops on duty in the City of Tacoma to aid and assist the Civil Authorities to execute the Laws of Wa. State, since, bodies of men in the City of Tacoma, Pierce County, are acting together by force with intent to commit felonies and crimes and have broken Wa. State laws so that the Mayor of Tacoma and the Chief of the Wa. State Patrol have advised of their inability to suppress acts of violence and to prevent threats and intimidation of citizens who are engaged in their regular and lawful employment ,and, in addition, Gov. Martin calls upon citizens to assist Civil Authorities to restore order and to protect the public peace and safety.

23 JUNE, 1935 4 77

AR2-9-3-002031 Gov. Martin Acknowledges Payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington ,D.C. of the sum of $129,470.00 to Wa. State,pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

6 JULY, 1935 4 77

AR2-9-3-002032 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of 42,188, 133.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

18 JULY. 1935 4 78

AR2-9-3-002033 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Fedearal Relief Administrator for the sum of $100,000.00 for Wa. State to assist in making advances to self-help cooperatives.

22 JULY, 1935 4 78

AR2-9-3-002034 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 2-10 AUGUST, 1935 as OUTDOOR SPORTS WEEK since outdoor sports organizations are making great progress towards the preservation of wild life and the propagation of fish, making Wa. State one of the leading states for hunting and fishing, with about 200,000 people hunting and fishing in the state , and, in addition, Gov. Martin states that people try to visit the SPORTSMEN'S SHOW, opening this week, which will have exhibits of varieties of fish and game .

1 AUGUST, 1935 4 79

AR2-9-3-002035 Gov. Martin Letter to Secretary of the Treasury, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin writes letter to Secretary of the Treasury, Washington,D.C. that he assents to the provisions of the Act enacted by Congress to provide for research into basic laws and principles relating to agriculture and to provide for the development of cooperative agricultural extension work and and the more complete endowment and support of land-grant colleges,approved 29 JUNE, 1935 . The provisions of the Act are subject to legislative approval by the states and territories with assent permitted to be given to the Governor when the legislature is not in session.

25 JUNE, 1935 4 80

AR2-9-3-002036 Gov. Martin Acknowledged payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing officer of the Treasury department, Washington,D.C. of the sum of $719,498.00 to WA. State. pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

7 AUGUST, 1935 4 82

AR2-9-3-002037 Gov. Martin Acknowledged payment from Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. of the sum of $600,000.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

15 AUGUST, 1935 4 82


16 AUGUST, 1935 4 82

AR2-9-3-002039 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $103,335.00 for Wa. State, for self-help projects.

16 AUGUST, 1935 4 82

AR2-9-3-002040 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers allotments made to 13 agencies to 13 other agencies from the State Emergency Relief Funds for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

14MAY, 1935-15 AUGUST, 1935 4 84

AR2-9-3-002041 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieut. Gov. Meyers Gov. Martin's Secretary writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Meyers on Gov. Martin's behalf that Gov. Martin will be absent from the State from 10 o'clock, P.M., 20 AUGUST, until 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST,1935.

20 AUGUST, 1935 4 85

AR2-9-3-002042 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions,Executive Parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences. Automatic paroles 22 AUGUST, 1935-1 OCTOBER 1935 4 86-110AR2-9-3-002043 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $24,050.17

for WA. State for the purchase of peas.3 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 86

AR2-9-3-002044 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $657,493.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.



AR2-9-3-002045 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Mmartin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington,D.C. of the sum of $103,335.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

10 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 87

AR2-9-3-002046 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from Treasury Department,Washington,D.C.. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. of the sum of $130,096.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1935.

13 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 87

AR2-9-3-002047 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers allotment previously made to agencies to 28 other agencies from the State Emergency Relief funds for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

15 AUGUST, -17 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 88-89

AR2-9-3-002048 Gov. Martin Proclamation-signs Social Security Act Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that since the U.S.Senate and House of Representatives has enacted the Wagner-Doughton bill(also known as the Social Security Act)and the U.S. President has signed it,on 14 AUGUST, 1935, which Act is entitled"An Act to provide for the general welfare by establishing a system of Federal old-age benefits , and by enabling the several states to make more adequate provision for aged persons, for blind persons ,dependent and crippled children, maternal and child welfare, public health and the administration of their unemployment compensation laws;to establish a Social Security Board; to raise revenue ; and for other purposes", and since the Wa. State Legislature ,in its 24th regular session, signified its acceptance of legislation then pending before Congress,commonly referrred to as the "Social Security Act" having as its object the allotment of funds to the states for old-age assistance , and ,in addition, the Wa. State Legislature further provided that if it was not in session when such Federal Legislation was enacted into law, formal acceptance of the provisions of the law,(the provisions to be found


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AR2-9-3-002053 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 17 SEPTEMBER, 1935 as CONSTITUTION DAY , with this day being observed on a large scale, with the American Legion , along with the cooperation of of veterans and patriotic orders, holding programs across the state, due to 17 SEPTEMBER being the 148th anniversary of a most significant day in American history , the day in 1787 that the Constitutional Convention adjourned and submitted a document that has since become the Constitution of the United States.


AR2-9-3-002054 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation stating that he formally accepts all of the provisions and benefits of the Wagner-Doughton bill (known as the "Social Security Act" -relating to allotments to states for aid to dependent children- since that bill was approved by the U.S. President on 14 AUGUST, 1935 .See Proclamation on Page 90 for details on the Act.


AR2-9-3-002055 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Wa. State legislature ,in its 24th regular session ,enacted Chapter 110, Laws of 1935, providing for aid to dependent children, and ,providing, in Section 15, that said act should take effect 1 JULY, 1935, but only if on that date the bill of Congress providing for Federal participation in grants of aid to dependent children has been enacted into law and that "if said bill is finally enacted subsequent to 1 JULY, 1935, this act shall take place upon the happening of such event and the Governor shall issue a Proclamation that will officially declare this act to be in full force and effect" and since Congress has enacted the Wagner-Doughton bill-known as the Social Security Act- providing for aid to dependent children and the act was approved by the U.S. President on 14 AUGUST, 1935, Gov. Martin now proclaims that Chapter 110, Laws of Washington, 1935, is operative and in full force and effect.See Page 90 for details of the act.


AR2-9-3-002056 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 13-19 OCTOBER as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHERS WEEK and urges citizens to consider the work of the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers , who are striving for the betterment of the schools, especially, since the educational system of Wa. State ranks among the best in the nation , providing an equal opportunity to all children to take advantage of the states's fine public schools.


AR2-9-3-002057 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. mmartin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $1,485,681.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

18 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 95

AR2-9-3-002058 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $569,214.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

24 SEPTEMBER, 1935 4 95

AR2-9-3-002059 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieut. Gov, Vic Meyers Gov. Martin, in a letter to Lieut. Gov. Vic Meyers written by Richard Hamilton, Secretary to Gov. Martin,states that the Governor will be out of the State Thursday, 3 OCTOBER, between 12 noon and 2 P.M.

2 OCTOBER, 1935 4 97

AR2-9-3-002060 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designates 9 OCTOBER, 1935 as LEIF ERIKSON DAY , , in memory of the discoverer of North America and the first Viking- Norseman to visit this continent in the year 1000 and asks that the U.S. flag be displayed on public buildings ,

2 OCTOBER, 1935 4 98

AR2-9-3-002061 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 6 -12 OCTOBER, 1935 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges all organizations to remove litter and other hazards so Wa. State will be a safer place to live in, since fire loss in the state destroys lives and property .

2 OCTOBER, 1935 4 99

AR2-9-3-002062 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments to 25 agencies from the State Emergency Relief fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

17 APRIL,1935-25 APRIL,1935 4 101

AR2-9-3-002063 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Monday, 28 OCTOBER, as NAVY DAY IN WASHINGTON and asks citizens to observe this event and to consider the importance and value of the United States Navy and the Merchant Marine since Wa. State has a growing stake in foreign trade and would be in the line of attack in the event of war or invasion from overseas , and , thus, it is becoming apparent that the Navy must be at full strength to insure security .

17 OCTOBER,1935 4 102


17 OCTOBER, 1935 4 103


23 OCTOBER,1935 4 104


8 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 104


12 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 105

AR2-9-3-002068 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $903,600.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

15 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 105

AR2-9-3-002069 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $1,161.50. for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

15 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 105

AR2-9-3-002070 Gov. Martin Reprieve Gov. Martin grants a reprieve of 60 days temporarily suspending the death sentence imposed upon Merritt Hunter, Jr.

21 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 106


AR2-9-3-002071 Gov. Martin Reprieve Gov. Martin grants a reprieve of 60 days temporarily suspending the death sentence imposed upon Carl Patterson.

21 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 106

AR2-9-3-002072 Gov. Martin Applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Gov. Martin applies to Federal Emergency Relief Administrator for the sum of $3,823.00 for Wa. State for work relief and unemployment relief.

26 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 106


7 DECEMBER, 1935 4 107

AR2-9-3-002074 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers allotments made from 16 agencies to 16 other agencies from the State Emergency relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

17 SEPTEMBER,-18 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 108

AR2-9-3-002075 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers allotments made from 15 agencies to 15 other agencies from the State Emergency relief Fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

18 NOVEMBER-10 DECEMBER, 1935 4 111

AR2-9-3-002076 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1 NOVEMBER-12 NOVEMBER as LEGION DAYS and urges all eligible war veterans throughout Wa. State to enlist in the Peace Time Army of the Legion whose slogan is "In Peace As In War We Serve." The American Legion is chartered by Congress under the preamble to uphold and defend the Constitution of the U.S. and has for the past 17 years carried through a program of Child Welfare, Community Welfare, Youth Activities and Americanism and the continuance of these programs is being promoted in Wa. State.

28 OCTOBER, 1935 4 112

AR2-9-3-002077 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 8 NOVEMBER and Saturday, 9 NOVEMBER as the annual FORGET-ME -NOT-DRIVE of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War whose injuries occurred in the line of duty and a grateful nation should offer assistance to these veterans, especially at this period of economic depression.

31 OCTOBER, 1935 4 113

AR2-9-3-002078 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 26 NOVEMBER as WILL ROGERS DAY and asks citizens( if they can, even if only pennies) to observe this day by contributing to a memorial fund established under the U.S. Vice-President , along with a national commission to honor the simple Americanism and kindly humor of Will Rogers and to perpetuate his memory as WA. State was the last state to see Will Rogers in life and the first to receive him in death.

25 NOVEMBER, 1935 4 114

AR2-9-3-002079 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 11-17 NOVEMBER, 1935 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON , jointly sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education, the American Legion and the National Education Association and urges citizens to visit schools as they have in the past-with 6 million visitors in 1934 -and participate in their programs.

NOVEMBER, 1935 4 115

AR2-9-3-002080 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 10-17 NOVEMBER as HONEY WEEK IN WASHINGTON since about 80,000 bee colonies produce more than 4 million pounds of honey annually and Washington's honey production is becoming widely known.


AR2-9-3-002081 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 10 -16 NOVEMBER 1935 as CHEESE WEEK IN WASHINGTON since Washington is one of the leading dairy states in the country with cheese being a low cost high value food staple which should be consumed with greater frequency which will in turn support to this major agricultural industry.


AR2-9-3-002082 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-28 NOVEMBER 1935 as RED CROSS ROLL CALL and urges citizens to render support to the RED CROSS which has expended about 10 million dollars in humanitarian work rendering assistance to the sick and needy as well as in in times of crisis and disaster.


AR2-9-3-002083 Gov. Martin Certification of funds Gov. Martin certifies that the 1935 Legislative session , under Chapter 118, appropriated monies for the purpose of unemployment relief in Wa. State , with the monies available upon the written authority of the Governor and $55,000 has been allocated to the Department of Public Welfare to aid in the treatment and care of crippled children with the funds now available.

17 DECEMBER, 1935 4 119

AR2-9-3-002084 Gov. Martin Agency Certification Gov. Martin certifies that the Division of Child Welfare,of the Department of Public Welfare, is the designated agency for the administration of services for crippled children, under the provisions of Section 8, Chapter 176, Laws of 1935.

17 DECEMBER, 1935 4 120

AR2-9-3-002085 Gov. Martin Allocation of funds Gov. Martin certifies that the Legislature ,under Chapter 118, appropriated funds for unemployment relief and therefore allocates $36,000 to the Department of Public Welfare for public assistance to the blind, with the monies now available.

21 DECEMBER, 1935 4 121

AR2-9-3-002086 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences, Automatic Paroles 17DECEMBER1935-20FEBRUARY1936 4 122-131AR2-9-3-002087 Gov. Martin Acknowledges payment from the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. Gov. Martin acknowledges payment through the Disbursing Officer of the Treasury

Department, Washington D.C. of the sum of $569,214.00 to Wa. State, pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Emergency Relief Act of 1933.

17 DECEMBER, 1935

AR2-9-3-002088 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12-22 FEBRUARY, 1935 , the period between the birth of 2 great American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, as NATIONAL DEFENSE WEEK AND AMERICANISM WEEK to recognize the need for a strong national defense and the American form of government .

10 FEBRUARY, 1936 4 125

AR2-9-3-002089 Gov. Martin Reprieve extended Gov. Martin extends the 60 day reprieve granted to Merritt Hunter, Jr. on 21 NOVEMBER, 1935, and ending 20 JANUARY, 1936, to another period of 60 days, ending 20 MARCH, 1936.

16 JANUARY, 1936 4 127

AR2-9-3-002090 Gov. Martin Reprieve extended Gov. Martin extends the 60 day reprieve granted to Carl Patterson on 21 NOVEMBER, 1935, and ending 20 JANUARY, 1936, to another period of 60 days, ending 20 MARCH, 1936.

16 JANUARY, 1936 4 127

AR2-9-3-002091 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments to 28 agencies from the State Emergency Relief fund for Public Works required and designed for unemployment relief.

29OCTOBER,1935-10FEBRUARY,1936 4 128

AR2-9-3-002092 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin makes 14 transfers from allotments made to 14 other agencies from the State Emergency Relief funds for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

27 DECEMBER1935-19FEBRUARY1936 4 130

AR2-9-3-002093 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 28 FEBRUARY- 7 MARCH as CANNED SALMON WEEK since Wa. State is vitally interested in the salmon industry with the annual salmon pack in the state running into hundreds of thousands of cases at an approximate value of 4 .5 million dollars with the greater part of the salmon canned in Alaska shipped into the U.S. through Wa. ports ., which affords employment to many and supplies every part of the country with a delicious and nourishing product , and ,therefore, Gov. Martin asks that citizens familiarize themselves both with the food value of canned salmon as well as with the industry's contribution to the progress and prosperity of Wa. State.

25 FEBRUARY, 1936 4 132

AR2-9-3-002094 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences, Automatic Paroles 14 FEBRUARY1936-10 NOVEMBER1936 4 133-199AR2-9-3-002095 Gov. Martin COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE Gov. Martin commutes death sentence of Merritt Hunter, Jr. to life imprisonment,(to whom

he had granted a reprieve for the crime of murder in the first degree ),due to the youth of the defendant who was laboring under great mental strain and emotion.

20 MARCH, 1936 4

AR2-9-3-002096 Gov. Martin COMMUTATION OF DEATH SENTENCE Gov. Martin commutes death sentence of Carl Patterson to life imprisonment,(to whom he had granted a reprieve for the crime of murder in the first degree ),due to the youth of the defendant and, in addition, an accomplice was given a life sentence.

20 MARCH, 1936 4 137

AR2-9-3-002097 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 24 allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

19FEBRUARY,1936-23MARCH,1936 4 138


AR2-9-3-002098 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieut. Gov, Vic Meyers Gov. Martin's secretary, Richard Hamilton, writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Meyers to advise him thaat Gov. Martin left the state on 31 MARCH, AT 10 p.m. and planned to be absent for several days , and advises him that there are several matters that will require him to spend some time in the Governor's office. A further penned note states that the Governor returned 10 APRIL, 1936.

31 MARCH, 1936 4 139

AR2-9-3-002099 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22-28 FEBRUAARY 1936 as ANTI-NARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK since the use of naarcotic drugs has increased , especially young people who are developing into criminals- shoplifting,pocket-picking, and petty theft due to narcotic drug addiction. The Governor asks that press and all citizens assist in uncovering the menace of drug addiction via education.

17 FEBRUARY, 1936 4 140

AR2-9-3-002100 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 3 MARCH, 1936, as MARCUS WHITMAN DAY and urges citizens to obseerve the anniversary that Dr. Marcus Whitman and his wife, Narcissa Prentiss Whitman , left Rushville, New York, to carry to the Indians of the Oregon country the message of the "White Man's Book of Heaven," and journeyed westward by way of St. Louis to reach the Walla Walla Valley , 1 SEPTEMBER, 1836, and thus accomplished many firsts- Mr. Whitman and Mrs. Spalding were the first white women to cross the continent to the Pacific Northwest; the Whitmans established the first American home west of the Rocky Mountains and were the parents of the first white child , Alice Clarissa, born west of the Rocky Mountains;founded the mission at Waiilaptu which became a vital factor in the development of the Oregon Country;Dr. Whitman became the first American physician to practice in the Oregon Country, and, through his leadership, brought the great wagon train to the Northwest in 1843; helped bring the vast territory into the Union, and left a heritage on which the Northwest has been founded.New plans are being developed for a Whitman Centennial Celebration in Walla Walla ,13-16 AUGUST , 1936 .

24 FEBRUARY, 1936 4 142

AR2-9-3-002101 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 16-21 MARCH,1936 as SHADE TREE WEEK and asks that citizens devote a portion of their time to the study of arboriculture and try to plant at least one tree or shrub , since shade trees are one of the greatest gifts of nature and animals and human beings often seek secluded retreat and are indispensable for the popularity of parks and recreation grounds.

5 MMARCH, 1936 4 143

AR2-9-3-002102 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 15-21 MARCH, 1936 as BUSINESS WOMEN' WEEK , since the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs as well as the Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Washington State are playing an important part in the economic recovery of the U.S., and thus the Governor urges citizens to consider the ideals of these clubs, and to the theme adopted by them,that of "Effective Democracy" a democracy that gives equal opportunity and insures social justice to all.

14 MMARCH, 1936 4 144

AR2-9-3-002103 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin, along with President Roosevelt and the American Red Cross, issues Proclamation appealing to citizens to donate the sum of $3,000,000 , to help relieve hunger, thirst and physical distress among the people who have been affected by the flooding disaster in several of the eastern states, and , in addition, the Wa. State chapter of the Red Cross has been called upon to raise $36,425 to assist .

21 MARCH, 1936 4 145

AR2-9-3-002104 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday, 19 APRIL, as CONSERVATION WEEK ,due to Wa. State's heritage of natural resources , and asks citizens to preserve this natural beauty for future generations by beautifying grounds, planting trees and shrubs and erecting bird houses.

24 MARCH, 1936 4 146

AR2-9-3-002105 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Sunday , 5 APRIL, 1936 as SEATTLE DAY AT PARADISE VALLEY, RAINIER NATIONAL PARK , and urges citizens to attend this holiday festival , the 5th annual Spring Ski Carnival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, 4th and 5th APRIL,1936.

26 MARCH, 1936 4 147

AR2-9-3-002106 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, 1936 as ARMY DAY and asks people to observe this day by displaying the colors and participating in ceremonies honoring the wonderful record of the nation's Army, which has always fought in defense of principles and right, never for territory or power, and has been admired world-wide .

29 MARCH, 1936 4 148

AR2-9-3-002107 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation, in concert with Congress and the President of the U.S. which designated 1 MAY as CHILD HEALTH DAY ,to be celebrated as an annual day, and directs the State Department of Health to cooperate with all agencies and individuals for a program of constructive activities directed toward the promotion of the health and physical vigor of children.

APRIL, 1936 4 149

AR2-9-3-002108 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin, along with the Governors of other states, issues Proclamation that sets aside the week of 20-25 as NATIONAL ACCIDENT AND HEALTH WEEK since the economic loss of time and income due to accidental injuries and sickness approximates 1/5 of the National income , and, in particular, leads to severe hardships and privation .

14 APRIL, 1936 4 150

AR2-9-3-002109 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 3-9 MAY as MUSIC WEEK IN WASHINGTON and urges citizens to take part in community singing as well as to arrange musical programs , in keeping with the national keynote of the celebration"Strengthen our musical resources" since cultural development is important to well-being.

28 APRIL, 1936 4 153

AR2-9-3-002110 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin designates the 1st Tuesday in MAY, 5 MAY, 1936 as WASHINGTON STATE DAY , in concert with the 1935 Legislative Joint Resolution , as a day to commemorate the history of Wa. State and its entry into the Union in 1889.

4 MAY, 1936 4 154

AR2-9-3-002111 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 2-9 MAY, 1936 as GARDEN WEEK and states that Washington has splendid climatic and soil conditions for successful gardening , with food and flowers in abundance and he urges citizens to foster the garden spirit and to spread information regarding its benefits.

4 MAY, 1936 4 155

AR2-9-3-002112 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22-23 MAY as RHODODENDRON DAY since the rhododendron has been the popular choice of Wa. State citizens as the flower typifying the spirit and scenic beauty of Wa. State which blooms profusely in MAY AND JUNE and organizations have selected this flower as the State flower and the 1925 Legislature has provided for its protection .

7 MAY, 1936 4 156

AR2-9-3-002113 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 11 MAY as LIFE INSURANCE WEEK , in concert with the National Association of Life Underwriters , and suggests that citizens give thought to their own life insurance to determine how adequately it will provide the comforts of living to their loved ones and to also consider that through life insurance there is available a savings plan which can provide some income for their later years, since in these depression years it has provided assistance to the beneficiaries of life insurance that had been previously purchased.

8 MAY, 1936 4 157

AR2-9-3-002114 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17-24 MAY, 1936 as JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL WEEK and urges citizens to familiarize themselves with the accomplishments of Junior Legion Baseball and its contribution to good citizenship and good sportsmanship since there are about 500,000 boys, regardless of race or creed, who are playing the game under the supervision of the American Legion, including about 6,000 boys from Wa. State.

12 MAY, 1936 4 158

AR2-9-3-002115 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 22 MAY, as MARITIME DAY since 117 years ago the SS Savannah departed from Savannah, Georgia, the first steam vessel to successfully complete a trans-oceanic voyage , and, since that event, maritime trade has played an important factor in the nation's development and Wa. State has benefited with its ports providing an expanding market for its factories, mills and fertile fields.

13 MAY, 1936 4 159


AR2-9-3-002116 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 18 allotments and Acting Gov. Vic Meyers makes 7 allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

24 MARCH-6 MAY, 1936 4 160

AR2-9-3-002117 Gov. Martin ORDER Gov. Martin issues ORDER that revokes and cancels the rendition warrant , improvidently issued, for the return of Edward S. Roberts to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the crimes of larceny and money over $100.00 since he remains within Wa. State

1 JUNE, 1936 4 164

AR2-9-3-002118 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, 1936 as FLAG DAY IN WASHINGTON , since that day will be the 159th anniversary of the adoption by the Continental Congress -on 14 JUNE, 1777- of the Stars and Stripes as the emblem of the U.S.,an emblem which , despite it being one of the the youngest countries of the world, still retains one of the oldest flags in original form, with 13 stripes, alternating in red and blue, and the Union 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing a new constellation.Today that flag typifies the glory of a great nation composed of 48 indestructible states and its farflung territories. Gov. Martin urges people to participate in patriotic exercises and display Old Glory to celebrate the natal day of the U.S. national flag as well as to show evidence of continuing faith in the institutions of the U.S.

1 JUNE, 1936 4 165

AR2-9-3-002119 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 7-13 JUNE, 1936 as REGISTRATION WEEK since 1936 is a National and State election year with many initiatives and constitutional amendments to be decided, which will have consequences for the future of the state , and thus he urges all citizens to register to vote since the failure to register makes them ineligible to vote in the primary election on 8 SEPTEMBER, 1936 and in the general election on 3 NOVEMBER, 1936

1 JUNE, 1936 4 166

AR2-9-3-002120 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12 -21 JUNE, 1936 as SPORTS SHOW WEEK and states that Wa. State is one of the finest states for sportsmen, with more than 200,000 people enjoying hunting and fishing , with many people also enjoying the state's natural resources and Gov. Martin urges citiizens to support the preservation and perpetuation of wild life.

8 JUNE, 1936 4 169


6 MAY-5 JUNE, 1936 4 170

AR2-9-3-002122 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designaating the 3rd Sunday in JUNE, 21 JUNE ,1936 as FATHER'S DAY , a day first observed 26 years ago by formal petition presented by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane, Wa., with this day becoming national through popular acclaim. A Father's place in the home is as indispensable as A Mother's place in the home and in the training of children , especially in the training of boys who need the firmness of a man's discipline.

18 JUNE, 1936 4 171

AR2-9-3-002123 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 13-19 JULY as RAILROAD WEEK since the activities of the railroads represent a positive movement toward complete economic activity - in the handling of freight, in providing the safest means of transportation the world has ever known, in expending vast sums for improvement and maintenance , in modernizing their equipment to a point of actual luxury and in affording employment to 750,000 wage earners in Wa. as well as in other Western states.

29 JUNE, 1936 4 173

AR2-9-3-002124 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes allotments to 29 agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

22 JUNE-31 JULY, 1936 4 176

AR2-9-3-002125 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 26 allotments to 26 agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

4 AUGUST-10 SEPTEMBER, 1936 4 178

AR2-9-3-002126 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation giving notice that a General Election will be held on 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 when the following officers will be elected by the voters of Wa. State: Gov., Lieut. Gov., Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Public Lands, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, Three Judges of the State Supreme Court for Six-Year Terms Each . and Eight Presidential Electors.

14 AUGUST, 1936 4 179

AR2-9-3-002127 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-17 OCTOBER , 1936 as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHERS WEEK since Wa. State's school system stands out as one of the leading public school systems in the state, and, in addition, is one of the 3 states where no schools were closed and no girl or boy deprived of a chance for an elementary education with much of the credit going to the inspiring influence of the Waashington Congress of Parents and teachers.

21 AUGUST, 1936 4 180

AR2-9-3-002128 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation observing 31 AUGUST, 1936 , the 40th anniversary of the birth of shipping in Wa. State -the first regular and direct trans-Pacific steamship service was inaugurated from Seattle on 31 AUGUST, 1896 through the joint efforts of Wa. State pioneers and Nippon Yusen Kaisha(Japan Mail Line),- which created one of the most important instruments for linking the U.S. and countries of the Far East.

21 AUGUST, 1936 4 181

AR2-9-3-002129 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 13 SEPTEMBER, 1936 as CONSTITUTION WEEK since ON 17 SEPTEMBER,149 years ago, the Constitutional Convention submitted to Congress the document which later became the Constitution of the United States, which has stood through troubled yeaars to maintain a government of the people, by the people and for the people and Gov. Martin therefor calls upon citizens to display the flag and to recognize the importance of the occasion.

10 SEPTEMBER, 1936 4 185

AR2-9-3-002130 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17 SEPTEMBER, 1936 as STEUBEN DAY since on 1 DECEMBER, 1777, Baron Von Steuben,a distinguished Prussian officer, offered his services to General Washington, who then appointed him Inspector General and then subsequently commissioned a Major general.He was encamped at Valley Forge where he sustained the morale of Washington's forces and purchased clothing and supplies for the men and fought in the battles of Monmouth and Yorktown.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1936 4 186

AR2-9-3-002131 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 21 SEPTEMBER, as SAFETY WEEK and calls upon citizens to exercise care in observing the rules of the road and to take precautions in work of a hazardous nature so that loss of life, human suffering and property damage is reduced to the minimum.

16 SEPTEMBER, 1936 4 187

AR2-9-3-002132 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation ,in concert with President Roosevelt , designating the week beginning 4 OCTOBER, 1936 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and urges citizens to discover and correct existing fire hazards, and extend instruction in fire prevention work .

1 OCTOBER, 1936 4 188

AR2-9-3-002133 Gov. Martin Transfers from Allotments made Gov.Martin transfers 13 allotments previously made to 13 other agencies from the State Emergency Relief Funds for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

14 APRIL, 1936-31 AUGUST, 1936 4 190

AR2-9-3-002134 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Saturday and Sunday, 3 and 4 OCTOBER , as LOYALTY DAYS IN WASHINGTON , the period in which the National Committee For Religion and Welfare Recovery,a group composed of leaders from many religions and welfare groups, has called for attention to renewed vigor in welfare activities and increased interest in a revival of the spirit of religion since the spirit of religion and welfare recovery is fundamental to any permanent program for recovery.

2 OCTOBER, 1936 4 191


AR2-9-3-002135 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin,(with a resolution passed by Congress, and the President of the US. complying with the resolution ) issues Proclamation designating 11 OCTOBER, 1936 as GENERAL PULASKI'S MEMORIAL DAY IN WASHINGTON ,due to General Pulaski having given his life for the cause of American independence as a result of wounds received in the Revolutionary War at the seige of Savannah, Georgia, on 9 OCTOBER, 1779 , dying on 11 OCTOBER. Therefor Gov. Martin requests that the flag be flown on all public buildings and suitable programs be observed as much as is possible.

6 OCTOBER, 1936 4 192

AR2-9-3-002136 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation ,with Congress and the President of the U.S. , designating 9 OCTOBER, 1936 as LEIF ERIKSON DAY , in honor of the Norsemen ,who,956 years ago ,were the discoverers of America and calls upon officials to display the flag of the U. S on all public buildings, and, in addition, invites citizens to join those of Scandinavian ancestry in the observance of this day as a way of honoring and showing appreciation .

6 OCTOBER, 1936 4 193

AR2-9-3-002137 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin Makes 26 allotments from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

10SEPTEMBER,1936-16 OCTOBER,1936 4 195

AR2-9-3-002138 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the month of NOVEMBER, 1936,as STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY MONTH since during the past 6 months of this year there were 125 persons killed and 3,500 persons injured in automobile accidents in Wa. State and the need for a coordinated and educational program is important in reducing the hazards of motor travel. Therefore, Gov. Martin has made appointments to a State Traffic Safety Council.

OCTOBER, 1936 4 196

AR2-9-3-002139 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER,1936, as NAVY DAY IN WASHINGTON and asks citizens to consider the value, importance and need for the United States Navy and the Merchant Marine, especially since Wa. State is often referred to as the "Summer Home of the U.S. Fleet" .In addition, world unrest, civil disturbances within nations , and alarming international disturbances requires the safeguarding of trade routes and the maintenance of the nations free institutions.

21 OCTOBER, 1936 4 198

AR2-9-3-002140 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 9-15 NOVEMBER, 1936 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON ,( jointly sponsored by the National Education Association, the United States Bureau of Education and the American Legion ) and asks citizens to visit the schools and participate in their activities during the designated week as well as learn firs hand of the continued progress made in educational activities in Wa. State

4 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 200

AR2-9-3-002141 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, ,6 NOVEMBER, 1936 as FORGET-ME-NOT-DRIVE an annual event of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War and asks citizens to support the worthy cause of those who have incurred disabilities in the line of duty.

2 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 201

AR2-9-3-002142 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-26 NOVEMBER, 1936 ,as RED CROSS ROLL CALL and invites citizens to join the Red Cross during this membership enrollment, since the Red Cross has made progress in its campaigns to reduce the loss of life in highway, home and farm accidents and in relief programs for victims of various disasters , in Public Health and nursing,in Home Hygeine and care of the sick and in Life Saving through the Junior Red Cross in schools and in all its humanitarian efforts.

4 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 202

AR2-9-3-002143 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov.Martin issues Proclamation designating the 2nd week of NOVEMBER, 1936 as CHEESE WEEK and urges people to consider the value of cheese as an aid to a balanced diet as well as to a balanced family budget, and, in addition, cheese is made from whole, fresh milk and supplies farmers with an outlet for great quantities of milk not needed in liquid form , with Wa. State producing about 14,000,000 pounds of cheese annually.

6 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 203

AR2-9-3-002144 Gov. Martin Requisitions, Extraditions, Executive parole, Pardons, Suspended Sentences, Automatic Paroles 6 NOVEMBER, 1936-21MARCH,1938 4 204-324AR2-9-3-002145 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 26 NOVEMBER , as a day of

THANKSGIVING , and urges people to set aside the problems of everyday life and contemplate their economic, social and spiritual blessings because there is much to be thankful for , for the faith and fortitude which have helped through the most troubled years since statehood, for the bountiful crops, for steady industrial improvement, for improved working conditions, and for the spirit of cooperation which has made Wa. State foremost in the care of underprivileged children and elderly dependents, and, especially, for the privilege of living in this favored land.

20 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 206


16OCTOBER,1936-12NOVEMBER,1936 4 207

AR2-9-3-002147 Gov. Martin Releases claims Gov. Martin releases all rights and claims to the credit of the State of Washington on the books of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation

25 NOVEMBER, 1936 4 208

AR2-9-3-002148 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that Warren G. Magnuson was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the First Congressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 210

AR2-9-3-002149 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that Mon C. Wallgren was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the Second Congressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 211

AR2-9-3-002150 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that Martin F. Smith was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the ThirdCongressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 212

AR2-9-3-002151 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that Knute Hill was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the Fourth Congressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 213

AR2-9-3-002152 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that Charles H. Leavy was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the Fifth Congressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 214

AR2-9-3-002153 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Gov. Martin certifies to the Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives that John M. Coffee was chosen as a U.S. Representative from the Sixth Congressional District on 3 NOVEMBER 1936

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 215

AR2-9-3-002154 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings Gov. Martin certifies that John F. Main was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as a Wa. State Supreme Court justice for a term of 6 years, beginning 11 JANUARY,1937

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 216

AR2-9-3-002155 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings Gov. Martin certifies that John S. Robinson was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as a Wa. State Supreme Court justice for a term of 6 years, beginning 11 JANUARY,1937

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 217

AR2-9-3-002156 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings Gov. Martin certifies that William J. Millard was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as a Wa. State Supreme Court justice for a term of 6 years, beginning 11 JANUARY,1937

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 218

AR2-9-3-002157 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings Gov. Martin certifies that William A. Sullivan was chosen by the qualified electors of Wa. State as a Wa. State Insurance Commissioner for a term of 4 years, beginning 13 JANUARY,1937.

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 219


AR2-9-3-002158 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts Amendatory thereto, there was submitted at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, an Initiative Measure known as Initiative Measure No. 101 and entitled: " An Act establishing a civil service system for the state,and for the counties, cities, ports, school and park districts, and public libraries of the state;providing for the appointment of civil service commissions therefor, and a civil service system based on examination,meritorious standard, efficiency and fitness for appointment, employment and promotion of all employees in the classified service of the state and such municipal subdivisions thereof; and regulating the transfer, reinstatement, suspension and discharge of all such employees subject thereto."The election results have been certified , with a total of 701,131 votes cast,with 208,904 votes cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 101 and 300,724 votes cast against the measure. Thus Initiative Measure No. 101was not approved by a majority of the voters.

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 220

AR2-9-3-002159

AR2-9-3-002160 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts Amendatory thereto, there was submitted, at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 ,Initiative measure No. 114, and entitled: An Act relating to taxation limiting the aggregate annual rate of levy on real and personal property for state, county, city or town, school district and road district to forty mills; limiting the levy by the state to two mills to be used exclusively for the support of the University of Washington , Wahington State College and the Normal Schools;limiting the levy by counties, cities and towns, school districts and road districts to certain designated maximums;excepting port districts from the operation of the act; and providing thaat additional levies maay be made as therein provided." The election has been certified with a total of 701,131 votes cast, with 417,641 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 114 and 120,478 votes cast against the Initiative. Thus, Initiative Measure No. 114 was approved by a majority of the votes cast.

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 221

AR2-9-3-002161 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts Amendatory thereto, there was submitted, at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 ,Initiative Measure No. 115, and entitled:An Act relating to old age pensions, creating a state department therefor, defining its powers and duties; designating persons entitled to pensions and the amount thereof;providing taxes for sole payment of pensions, on business and occupations, sales of stocks and bonds, public utilities,admissions, fuel oil,proprietary medicines,toilet preparations. inheritances, gifts and making apropriations therefrom;amending Section 9,Chapter 176,Laws of 1935, and repealing Chapter 182, Laws of 1935, providing for old age pensions, and all acts or parts of acts in conflict therewith."The election results have been certified, with 701,131 votes cast, with 153,551 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 115 and 354,162 votes cast against the Initiative. Thus, Initiative No. 115 was not approved by a majority of the votes cast.

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 222

AR2-9-3-002162 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts Amendatory thereto, there was submitted, at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 ,Initiative Measure No. 119 and entitled: An Act creating production for Use Districts to manufacture, grow, buy and otherwise acquire goods, wares, commodities and products to furnish services of every nature except electricity and water, and establishing a State Production for Use Commission to purchase or otherwise acquire such products and services;authorizing a tax levy, exercise of eminent domain, issuance of certificates of exchange, general obligation and revenue bonds, creating a revolving fund and appropriating 10 million dollars therefor;amending Section l of Chapter 95 of the Laws of 1933, relating to nomination of district commissioners, and repealing acts or parts thereof inconsistent therewith."The election results have been certified, with a total of 701,131 votes cast,with 97,329 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 119 and 370,140 votes cast against the Initiative. Thus, Initiative

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 223

AR2-9-3-002163 d:AR2-9-3-002164 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa.

State Constitution, and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and Acts Amendatory thereto, Chapter 164 of the Session Laws of 135 was passed by the Legislature of Wa. State and was submitted to the electorate at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 , the act known as Referendum Bill No. 4 and entitled:"An Act relating to flood control, participated in by the federal and state governments;authorizing a state indebtedness of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) therefor, to be evidenced by bonds designated as"General Obligation Bonds of 1936" and providing a sinking fund by a tax levy for their redemption;establishing a "State Flood Control Fund"and appropriating Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), or the necessary amount therefrom to pay expenses incurred under and in carrrying out the purposes of this act."

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 224

AR2-9-3-002165 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Wa. State Legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 7 at the 1935 Session and submitted to the electorate at the general election of 3 NOVEMBER, 1936 the proposition of repealing Section 12 of Article Xl , and amending Section l and Section 9 of Article Vll of the Wa. State Constitution , the ballot title to the proposed amendment reading as follows:"A Proposal to repeal Section 12, Article Xl and amend Sections l and 9 Article Vll of the Constitution by providing : uniform taxation upon the same class of subjects;that the legislature may provide exemptions and graduated net income tax, may vest municipalities with power to make local improvements by special assessment or taxation; cannot require counties or municipalities to tax for county or municipal purposes, but may, under legislative restriction. vest them with such authority."

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 225

AR2-9-3-002166 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that at the Legislative session of 1935 Senate Joint Resolution No. 20 was passed and submitted to the general electorate, the proposition to be voted on at the General Election to be held on 3 NOVEMBER, 1936, the ballot title to the proposed amendment reading as follow."A Proposal to amend Section 23, Article ll of the Constitution by providing that each member of the Legislature shall receive five dollars per day for expenses in addition to five dollars per day for services, and mileage, now provided"The votes have been certified, with a total of 701,131 votes cast, with 124,639 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 313,660 votes cast against the amendment. Thus,the proposed amendment, as set forth in Senate Joint Resolution No. 20 , was not approved by a majority of the voters at the General Election.

3 DECEMBER, 1936 4 226


AR2-9-3-002167 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Wa. State Legislature, at the 1935 Session, passed House Joint Resolution No. 10, and submitted to the electorate the proposition of amending the Wa. State Constitution by adding a new article to be known as XXVlll, the proposition to be voted on at the General Election to be held on 3 NOVEMBER, 1936, the ballot title reading as follows."A proposal authorizing the State of Washington to engage in the production and wholesale distribution , only, of electric energy;to assist the development of hydro-electric generating plants; to incur indebtedness by issuance of bonds; providing for a commission and power districts, but not denying to any municipality, power district or political subdivision of the state the right to control its own utilities nor preventing the state from furnishing electric energy to its institutions and departments."The votes have been certified, with a total of 701,131 votes cast, with 173,930 votes cast in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment and 278, 543 votes cast against the amendment. Thus, the amendment was not approved by a majority of the voters.

December 3, 1936 4 227

AR2-9-3-002168 Gov. Martin Certification of votes cast Gov. Martin certifies to the abstract of the votes given for Presidential Electors at the General Election in Wa. State on 3 NOVEMBER, 1936, for Democratic, Republican, ,Socialist,Prohibition, Socialist labor, and Union Electors.

DECEMBER, 1936 4 228


20NOVEMBER,-22DECEMBER 1936 4 229


22 DECEMBER1936-22 JANUARY1936 4 235

AR2-9-3-002171 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 21-27 FEBRUARY,as WASHINGTON PRODUCTS WEEK since both national and foreign attention has been paid to the excellence of Wa. State products and urges individuals and groups to continue to cooperate and support the development of and appreciation for these products.

25 JANUARY, 1937 4 236

AR2-9-3-002172 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12-22 FEBRUARY, as NATIONAL DEFENSE WEEK IN WASHINGTON since the Washington Department of the Reserve Officers of the United States has been bringing a deep appreciation of the need and purpose of an adequate national defense program to people,as well as the need for a stronger coastal defense.Therefore the Governor requests that citizens be mindful of this and to cooperate with the organization.

25 JANUARY, 1937 4 238


3-23 FEBRUARY , 1937 4 239

AR2-9-3-002174 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating12-20 FEBRUARY, as CANNED SALMON WEEK since Wa. State is one of the leading fish producing states ,with the annual output of salmon packed totaling several hundred thousand cases with a value of about five million dollars. Thus, the Governor urges people to observe this period by freely using this seafood in their menus and familiarizing themselves with the progress and prosperityresulting from this industry.

9 FEBRUARY, 1937 4 240

AR2-9-3-002175 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 21-28 FEBRUARYas NARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK since the exploitation and sale of narcotic drugs is a menace to all mankind and many fall victim to drug peddlers due to their lack of information about the consequences of drug addiction .Gov. Martin urges schools, the media, churches, and civic and fraternal associations and clubs to convey to youth and others a warning of the grave perils of narcotic drugs.

20 FEBRUARY, 1937 4 241


23 FEBRUARY- 4 MARCH, 1937 4 242

AR2-9-3-002177 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14-20 MARCH, 1937 as BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK and urges citizens to observe this period by giving consideration to this group as a very fine program has been developed of the "business woman as a citizen ."

12 MARCH, 1937 4 244

AR2-9-3-002178 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, APRIL 6 as ARMY DAY since the record of the Army is one of which all can be proud, though small ,when compared with the great military forces of many modern nations.Gov. Martin requests that the colors be displayed and people gather at commemorative public gatherings.

18 MARCH, 1937 4 246

AR2-9-3-002179 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Sunday, 4 APRIL as CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS DAY, as Monday, 5 APRIL will mark the fourth year of the corps existence and since the corps has contributed to conserving and improving the state's natural resources by developing forests and parks and constructing roads, fire trails and clearing debris-covered areas.Gov. Martin asks that citizens, especially those living near the conservation corps camps, to visit the camps to acquaint themselves with the activities of this splendid group.

18 MARCH, 1937 4 247

AR2-9-3-002180 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 4 APRIL, 1937 as SEATTLE DAY AT PARADISE VALLEY RAINIER NATIONAL PARK as the Seattle Junior Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its 6th Annual Spring Ski Carnival to be held in Paradise Valley, Rainier National park on Saturday and Sunday, 3 and 4 APRIL, 1937. Gov. Martin urges everyone to attend this festive occasion.

31 MARCH, 1937 4 248

AR2-9-3-002181 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 23-30 MAY, 1937 as POPPY WEEK and asks citizens to acknowledge the obligation to the care and rehabilitation of veterans, disabled by the ravages of war and assisted by the American Legion , to help in any way possible to to contribute to a degree of serenity for them.

31 MARCH, 1937 4 251

AR2-9-3-002182 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfers allotments made from 8 agencies to 8 other agencies. 16 OCTOBER-30 DECEMBER,1936 4 252AR2-9-3-002183 Gov. Martin Withdraws allotments made Gov. Martin withdraws allotments made to 13 agencies various dates, 1936 4 253AR2-9-3-002184 Gov. Martin Allotments made Gov. Martin makes 16 allotments to agencies from the State Emergency Relief Fund for public

works required and designed for unemployment relief.15 MARCH-30 MARCH,1937 4 254

AR2-9-3-002185 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday,25 APRIL, as Conservation Week as a time to appreciate the bounty of beauty that Wa. State has and urges citizens to give thought to the perpetuation of the heritage that makes Wa. The "Evergreen State", and, in addition , Gov. Martin designates Friday, 30 APRIL, as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY and recommends the planting of trees and shrubs and the building of bird houses as a way of commemorating this day.

6 APRIL, 1937 4 255

AR2-9-3-002186 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday 2 MAY, 1937 as MUSIC WEEK IN WASHINGTON, and, following the keynote for 1937, "Foster Local Music Talent ", Gov. Martin urges citizens to consider the development of local music groups as well as to participate in community gatherings.

19 APRIL,1937 4 258

AR2-9-3-002187 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Wednesday,12 MAY, 1937 as HOSPITAL DAY IN WASHINGTON SINCE THAT DAY HAS ALSO BEEN DESIGNATED AS NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY to call attention to citizens to the service rendered by their local hospitals.

22 APRIL,1937 4 259

AR2-9-3-002188 Gov. Martin Transfers from allotments made Gov. Martin transfer 12 allotments made to agencies to 4 other agencies from the State Emergency relief Funds for public works required and designed for unemployment relief.

31 MARCH,1937 4 260

AR2-9-3-002189 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1 MAY, 1937 as CHILD HEALTH DAY in conjunction with the joint resolution passed by Congress in 1928 which authorized that the President of the U.S.A. proclaim annually that 1 MAY be set aside as CHILD HEALTH DAY and urges citizens to direct their attention to the protection and promotion of the health and physical well-being of children.

29 APRIL, 1937 4 261


AR2-9-3-002190 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 3-9 MAY, 1937 as GARDEN WEEK and asks all citizens to give thoughts to the delight and health promoting benefits of gardening which fosters the creation of beauty and the enjoyment of nature ,a distinguishing mark of civilization and culture.

3 MAY, 1937 4 262

AR2-9-3-002191 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the first Tuesday of MAY, 4 MAY, 1937, as WASHINGTON STATE DAY , a day designated by the Legislature, by joint resolution, set aside to commemorate the history of Wa. State and the progress made by the State.

3 MAY,1937 4 263

AR2-9-3-002192 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 28 and 29 MAY as RHODODENDRON DAYS in recognition of the popularity of the flower, selected by the Wa. State Women's Clubs as the State Flower with the 1925 legislature providing for its protection. . Since the Rhododendron blooms in MAYand JUNE , the American Legion, Port Townsend Post No. 26, Department of Washington,has planned an annual program to be known as the "Peninsula Rhododendron Festival" to commemorate its adoption as the state flower and to publicize the section of the state in which it grows and and blooms in greatest profusion.The Goveernor requests that people reflect upon the beauty of the Rhododendron and join the attend the festival recognizing the flower.

14 MAY,1937 4 264

AR2-9-3-002193 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 14 JUNE, 1937 as AIR MAIL WEEK especially since the Pacific Coast States have benefited by the establishment of the Trans-Pacific Air Mail service between points on the American Coast and points in the Orient and asks citizens to consider the advantages provided by the Air Mail service of the U.S. Post Office Department.

3 JUNE, 1937 4 269

AR2-9-3-002194 Gov. Martin Flowage Easement Gov. Maartin executes flowage easement to the U.S. Government over thaat portion of State Road No. 8 known as the Cooks to Underwood section , in connection with flooded areas account of the operation of the Bonneville Dam

15 JUNE, 1937 4 270

AR2-9-3-002195 Gov. Martin Right of Way Easement Gov. martin executes Right of Way Easement to the People's Water and Gas Company in lieu of Right of Way vacated at the request of the State of Wa. in connection with the construction of building at the state School for the Blind.

15 JUNE, 1937 4 270

AR2-9-3-002196 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation,( joining with the Governors of other states) designating the week of 16-20 AUGUST as WASHINGTON SAFETY WEEK , since the loss of life, limb and property resulting from avoidable and needless accidents forces the conclusion that safety in traffic, in the home and in industry is a problem of great concern, which results in severe hardships and privations . Gov. Martin urges that all observe the rules of the road and take precautions in industrial jobs of a hazardous nature.

5 AUGUST, 1937 4 277

AR2-9-3-002197 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 17 SEPTEMBER as STEUBEN DAY AND URGES CITIZENS TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF A GREAT SOLDIER AND FRIEND,Baron Von Steuben , one of the greatest volunteers in the history of the U.S., who was a distinguished Prussian soldier, trained in the school of Frederick the Great , and who came to this country on 1 DECEMBER,1777, offering his services to George Washington and commissioned as Major General in the American Army, devoting much of his private income to providing clothing and rations to the men under his command, and who also fought nobly at Monmouth and Yorkton and sustained the soldiers at Valley Forge.

8 SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 280

AR2-9-3-002198 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 12 SEPTEMBER, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in Washington and Friday. 17 SEPTEMBER as CONSTITUTION DAY , since 150 years ago on 17 SEPTEMBER, 1787, the Constitutional Convention submitted the document to Congress which became the Constitution of the United States of America and 17 SEPTEMBER has continued to be a memorable day. This great charter has withstood the shocks of many outward attacks and undermining influences of passing ills, and , under its protective powers, we, the posterity of the founders, have enjoyed the maximum measure of liberty, justice, security and happiness. Gov. Martin urges all citizens to take part in appropriate programs throughout the week so the citizens shall have greater appreciation for the gifs of freedom, equality and justice, the principles for which American patriots sacrificed their lives.

11 SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 281

AR2-9-3-002199 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands to U.S. Gov. Martin consents and approves the sale and transfer to the U.S. tracts and parcels of land in Stevens County, Wa. Dated 3 SEPTEMBER, 1937 , in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the board of the Stevens County commissioners.

22 SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 282

AR2-9-3-002200 Gov. Martin Appointment of Judge Gov. Martin appoints George B. Simpson, Vancouver, Wa., as Wa. State Supreme Court Judge , effective 20 SEPTEMBER, 1937

14SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 283

AR2-9-3-002201 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning 3 OCTOBER,1937 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and requests that citizens take an active part in the observance, in regard to the prevention of fires and remove all fire hazards from their homes and place of business.

28 SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 285

AR2-9-3-002202 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period beginning 4 -11 OCTOBER as NEWSPAPER WEEK and urges citizens to appreciate the contributions of the press to the development and progress made as so little attention is generally paid to the importance of the press in bringing the news of the world before the public so soon after events occur.

2 OCTOBER, 1937 4 287

AR2-9-3-002203 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov.Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 10-16 OCTOBER, 1937 as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHERS WEEK since the contributions made bythe Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers include the fact that during the recent most difficult economic times, no schools were closed, and no children, whether rich or poor, were denied the opportunity of an elementary school education.

25 AUGUST, 1937 4 286

AR2-9-3-002204 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 9 OCTOBER, 1937 as LEIF ERIKSON DAY , commemorating the 150th birthday of this country's established form of democratic government and in memory of the hardy Norsemen who are among the earliest discoverers and explorers of this continent .

5 OCTOBER, 1937 4 290

AR2-9-3-002205 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 24-30 OCTOBER, 1937 as NATIONAL HEARING WEEK since this week has been set aside by the American Society for the Hard of Hearing so that the public can comprehend the issues of the hard of hearing adults and children . It is estimated that there are at least 1,680,000 school children and 10,000,000 adults in the U.S. with impaired hearing and Gov. Martin calls upon citizens to consider the problem of rehabilitation for those already handicapped so they may become productive citizens .

20 OCTOBER, 1937 4 292

AR2-9-3-002206 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Wednesday, 27 OCTOBER, 1937 as NAVY DAY IN WASHINGTON and urges citizens to consider the aims and ideals of the Navy and Merchant Marine this country's first line of defense and also in light of the fact that Wa. State has several great maritime ports and thus is vitally interested in sea-going commerce.

21 OCTOBER, 1937 4 293

AR2-9-3-002207 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Friday, 5 NOVEMBER as BARRIER WEEK . The outdoor scenes of the film "The Barrier" were made at Mount Baker and the area surrounding it and many prominent members of the motion picture industry -Jean Parker, Leo Carillo and others- came to film here in Wa. State which has also been chosen for the world's premiere of the film with showings on successive days in Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma and Spokane.

21 OCTOBER,1937 4 294


AR2-9-3-002208 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands to U.S. Gov. Martin consents and approves the sale and transfer to the U.S. tracts and parcels of land in Pend Oreille County , Wa. Dated21 JUNE, 1937 , in accordance with the proposed contract between Pend Oreille County, Wa. And the U.S.Government,dated 9 SEPTEMBER, 1937

18 OCTOBER, 1937 4 295

AR2-9-3-002209 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 11 NOVEMBER, 1937 as ARMISTICE AND STATEHOOD DAY and asks that citizens observe a moment of silence at 11A.M. on that day since it was at 11A.M. in 1918 on that day that the guns of war ceaased on the battle fields of the World War , ending years of suffering, hardships and destruction. All public offices will be closed and flags at half mast from sunrise to sunset.

23 OCTOBER, 1937 4 296

AR2-9-3-002210 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week of 7-13 NOVEMBER, 1937 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON and asks that citizens visit the schools, participate in their programs and take an active interest in education and the country's national life. The National Education Association is sponsoring American Education Week along with the United States Office of Education and the American Legion to focus the attention of citizens to the needs and achievements of schools as well as to appreciate more fully civics and a moral and intellectual life.

25 OCTOBER, 1937 4 297

AR2-9-3-002211 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, -Saturday, 4-6 NOVEMBER, 1937 as the annual FORGET-ME-NOT DRIVE of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War and asks people to give their consideration and support for the worthy cause of disabled veterans who subjected themselves to the ravages of the World War.

27 OCTOBER, 1937 4 298

AR2-9-3-002212 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14-20 NOVEMBER as MILK WEEK IN WASHINGTON and asks people to remember the slogan"Every Day Keep Youthful With Milk" since the milk industry is the largest source of farm income in Wa. State and the chief source of income to more than 60,00 farm operators, and, in addition, nutritional authorities place milk at the top of the list of all foods in respect to balanced food values , earning public acceptance as the most nearly perfect food.

8 NOVEMBER, 1937 4 300

AR2-9-3-002213 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that a voluntary census will be conducted through the faacilities of the post office department by the distribution of blanks on 16 and 17 NOVEMBER,to all the 31 million American homes ,in order to ascertain the full extent of unemployment, its geographical concentration, its classification by age groups and the qualifications and trades of those affected so that a comprehensive corrective plan can be adopted. People are asked to return them to the local postmaster by 30 NOVEMBER, 1937.

8 NOVEMBER, 1937 4 301

AR2-9-3-002214 Gov. Martin Execution of interstate compact Gov. Martin has executed, on behalf of Wa. State, an interstate compact for the supervision of state parolees with 24 other states.

16 SEPTEMBER, 1937 4 302

AR2-9-3-002215 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 25 NOVEMBER, 1937 as THANKSGIVING DAY a legal holiday, and respecting custom, and asks people to reflect on the blessings of life.

24 NOVEMBER, 1937 4 304

AR2-9-3-002216 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Tuesday, 21 DECEMBER as HOLLY DAY IN WAASHINGTON since the Holly Tree has been found to grow more readily in Wa. State and the holly-growing industry is attracting great interest among the consevationists of the state. Holly is often in demand at Christmas time and The Wa. State Society for the Conservation of Wild Flowers and Tree Planting and the Garden Club of America are sponsoring a program to produce holly in abundance.

17DECEMBER, 1937 4 306

AR2-9-3-002217 Gov. Martin Approves sale of real property Gov. Martin, under the provisions of Chapter 44, Session laws of 1937, approves the sale of real property, situated in Skamania County ,fully described in a resolution passed by the Skamania County Commissioners on 3 JANUARY, 1938 , and sold for $1.00 by Skamania County to Wa. State for state park purposes only.

13JANUARY, 1937 4 309

AR2-9-3-002218 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12-22 FEBRUARY, 1937 as NATIONAL DEFENSE WEEK IN WASHINGTON and requests that people take an active interest in the development of defense since Wa. State is a strategic outpost of the nation,being exposed to to the Pacific Oceanand the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor areas.

31 JANUARY,1937 4 312

AR2-9-3-002219 Gov. Martin Approves Two Quit Claim Deeds Gov. Martin approves two Quit Claim Deeds executed by the Spokane County Commissioner , granting certain described real property, situated in Spokane County, to Wa. State for state park purposes.

17 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 313

AR2-9-3-002220 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 21 28 FEBRUARY as NARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK since the use of narcotics has taken a stronghold on thousands of people which has led to criminal activities . The Governor urges the public and organizations to assist in exposing the dangers of narcotic addiction through education.

18 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 315

AR2-9-3-002221 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands to U.S. Gov. Martin approves the transfer of certain various tracts of land in Pierce County, Wa. State in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Pierce County,dated 23 NOVEMBER, 1937.

16 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 316

AR2-9-3-002222 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the period from 20 -26 FEBRUARY, as WASHINGTON PRODUCTS WEEK and requests that citizens spread knowledge and appreciation for the products produced in Wa. State , widely recognized nationally and internationally as well for their excellence.

8 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 317

AR2-9-3-002223 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14-19 FEBRUARY, as EAT MORE MEAT WEEK since the livestock industry has grown extensively and is famed for its high grade quality with the aggregate value of all livestock , including poultry, estimated at over 28 million dollars.Gov. Martin urges citizens to consider the value of meat as an aid to a balanced diet as well as for its vital energy and health-giving qualities.

7 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 318

AR2-9-3-002224 Gov. Martin Approves Two Quit Claim Deeds Gov. Martin approves two Quit Claim deeds ,executed by the Spokane County Commissioners, granting certain described real property in Spokane County, to Wa. State for State Park purposes.

25 FEBRUARY, 1938 4 319

AR2-9-3-002225 Gov. Martin Appoints Judge Gov. Martin appoints Louis I. Bunge as Spokane County Superior Court Judge , effective 1 MARCH, 1938, succeeding Joseph P. Lindsley, deceased.

26 FEBRUARY, 1936 4 319

AR2-9-3-002226 Gov. Martin Approves Deed Gov. Martin approves deed executed by the Okanogan County Commissioners granting certain described real property in Okanogan County to the U.S.A. for national forest purposes.

2 MARCH, 1938 4 319

AR2-9-3-002227 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 4-12 MARCH, 1938 as CANNED SALMON WEEK since salmon is one of the leaders in the canned fish commerce of the world, with Wa. State being one of the two states in the country in which salmon is canned The annual pack in the state runs into thousands of cases , and, in addition, a large part of the Alaska pack moves through Wa. State's ports, affording employment to thousands of Wa. State citizens. Gov. Martin urges people to familiarize themselves with the food value of canned salmon as well as the magnitude of the salmon industry.

1 MARCH, 1938 4 321

AR2-9-3-002228 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 20-26 MARCH, 1938 as WILD LIFE WEEK since it is estimated that more than two hundred thousand people hunt or fish in Wa. State for recreation, including tourists attracted to the lakes, streams and evergreen forests. Gov, Martin urges people to support the preservation and perpetuation of the state's wild life to maintain the natural endowments of Wa. State.

16 MARCH, 1938 4 325

AR2-9-3-002229 Gov. Martin Requisitions,Extraditions, executive paarole, pardons,suspended sentences, automatic paroles 23 MARCH, 1938 5 1-110


AR2-9-3-002230 Gov. Martin Approves Deed Gov. Martin approves deed executed by the Chelan County Commissioners granting certain described real property in Chelan County to the U.S.A. for national forest purposes.

24 MARCH, 1938 5 2

AR2-9-3-002231 Gov. Martin Approves Two Quit Claim Deeds Gov. Martin approves two Quit Claim Deeds , executed by the Spokane County Commissioners, granting certain described real property in Spokane County to Wa. State for State Park purposes.

28 MARCH, 1938 5 2

AR2-9-3-002232 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands to U.S. Gov. Martin approves the transfer of certain various tracts and parcels of land in Snohomish County to the U.S.A. in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Snohomish County,Wa. dated 21 MARCH, 1938.

24 MARCH, 1938 5 3

AR2-9-3-002233 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday 17 APRIL, 1938 as CONSERVATION WEEK and Friday, 22 APRIL as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY since due to the natural resources of Wa. State, there are 389 different kinds of birds,forested hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and streams and Mt. Rainier rising 2 miles above the clouds, with 556 different varieties of wild flowers blooming on her slopes with the State Flower, the Rhododendron, blooming along the roadsides of Hood Canal and Quimper Peninsula .Gov. Martin urges people to give consderation to the perpetuation of the scenic and wild life resources that make Wa. State America's Evergreen Playground and recommends that citizens carry out programs to beautify grounds, plant trees and shrubs and erect birdhouses.

24 MARCH, 1938 5 4

AR2-9-3-002234 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Wednesday, 6 APRIL, 1938 as ARMY DAY since the 21st Anniversary of the entry of the U.S. into the great war takes place on that day,and the Military Order of the World War ,along with the endorsement of the U.S. President and the cooperation of the Secretary of War ,set apart that day as an observance of the valor and tradition of the U.S. Army. The Governor asks citizens to honor the U.S.Army by displaying the flag .

25 MARCH, 1938 5 5

AR2-9-3-002235 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation appointing a commission to represent Wa. State at the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the first Swedish settlement in America which was initiated with the arrival of the ships "Kalmar Nyckel" and "Fogel Grip" which brought the settlers from Sweden and Finland who became the basis for the civilization and religious structure for three of the original states: Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and who achieved prominent status in the struggle for independence, among them John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and John Hanson , the first President of Congress convening under the Articles of Confederation.

30 MARCH, 1938 5 7

AR2-9-3-002236 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1-30 APRIL as CANCER CONTROL MONTH in Wa. State and calls upon citizens , the media and agencies concerned with the problems of public health to cooperate in the activities of the Washington's Division of the Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer , which, along with the American Medical Asociation and the Wa. State Medical Association , now feel, that after 25 years of research, education of the public regarding early diagnosis and treatment is vital in saving the lives of between 1/3 and 1/2 of those who develop the most frequent types of cancer, particularly important since cancer takes the lives of 157,500 of people in the U. S. and 2272 in Wa. State in 1937.

9 APRIL, 1938 5 8

AR2-9-3-002237 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Sunday, 24 APRIL, as GARDEN WEEK and urges citizens to recognize the benefits of gardening as Wa. State is endowed with fine soil and climatic conditions for excellent gardening, both for the table as well as to provide beautiful flowers.

11 APRIL, 1938 5 10

AR2-9-3-002238 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands to Wa. State. Gov. Martin approves the application for Whatcom County to deed lands to Wa. State in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the board of county commissioners of Whatcom County, dated 1 APRIL, 1938 ,the following described lands in the City of Bellingham, in Whatcom County:Lots 9,10, 11 and 12,Block 56, New Whatcom Addition to the City of Bellingham("Map of the town of New Whatcom,Whatcom Co.,Washington terr,")

1APRIL,1938 5 11

AR2-9-3-002239 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22 -28 MAY 1938 as POPPY WEEK in remembrance of those who gave their lives and also to assist those who suffered the cruel revages of the war and now require rehabilitation and care. The American Legion , Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. along with other veteran associations have joined to ask citizens to assist to the best of their ability in the humanitarian effort to care for these veterans.

13 APRIL, 1938 5 12

AR2-9-3-002240 Gov. Martin Letter to Victor Meyers Gov. Martin's Secretary ,on behalf of the Governor, writes letter to Hon. Victor A. Meyers, the Lieutenant Governor of Wa., that Gov. Martin will be absent from Wa. State beginning 15 APRIL, probably for several days and that while there is presently no urgent business , he will be advised when and if anything should come up which will require his official attention .

14 APRIL, 1938 5 13

AR2-9-3-002241 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1 MAY, 1938 as CHILD HEALTH DAY since 10 years ago ,Congress by joint resolution,authorized and requested that the U.S. President set aside 1 MAY each year for this purpose. Since then, much has been done in the fight against tuberculosis , infantile paralysis and other diseases and information has been given to the public as to continuing on this path in regard to the improvement of the health of children.

14 APRIL, 1938 5 14

AR2-9-3-002242 Gov. Martin Letter to Honorable Belle Reeves, Secretary of State Gov. Meyer's Secretary , on behalf of the Governor, writes letter to the Honorable Belle Reeves to notify the Honorable Victor A. Meyers, Lieutenant Governor of Wa. that the Governor will be absent from the State, beginning 15 APRIL, for several days. As Mr. Meyers is out of the state, the law provides that the Secretary of State become Acting Governor in the absence of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor.The Governor's staff will cooperate in every mannner during the stay of the Secretary of State in the office of theGovernor.

18 APRIL, 1938 5 15

AR2-9-3-002243 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1-7 MAY, 1938 as MUSIC WEEK IN WASHINGTON and urges people to observe this week by taking part in community singing and special musical programs in homes , churches, schools and civic organizations since music is of vital importance, not only for pleasure and recreation but also for cultural development.

21APRIL, 1938 5 16

AR2-9-3-002244 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that during his temporary absence from the State, the Lieutenant Governor issued a Proclamation that assumed the authority to call a special session of the Legislature to meet at the Capitol in Olympia, on 25 APRIL,1938 AT 10 a.m. and that the Attorney general of Wa. has rendered an opinion that the Lieutenant Governor was without the authority to do so and that the Proclamation is void. Confusion has been created in the public and uncertainty exists among the members of the Legislature about their duties and the Gov. states that no extraordinary occasion exists for the convening of the Legislature at this time. Therefore, Gov. Martin declares that he disregards and revokes the purported Proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor and further states that the Legislature shall not convene in Extraordinary Session on 25 APRIL,1938 in the said purported Proclamation.

21 APRIL, 1938 5 17


AR2-9-3-002245 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 24-30 APRIL, as BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK and encourages citizens to consider the practice of humane education at home and in schools since kindness builds character while cruelty destroys it. The use of firearms by children has been discouraged, the necessity of conservation of fast-disappearing wild life as well as the economic value of intelligent and humane treatment of animal life has been taught.

25 APRIL, 1938 5 18

AR2-9-3-002246 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 24-30 APRIL as STATEWIDE BEAUTY WEEK since the beauty shop owners and operators of Washington are meeting in convention in Seattle on Sunday, 24 APRIL and the National Beauty Congress trade show is being staged in Seattle the week of the 24th, bringing stylists from all parts of the country as well as Wa. State and the business of hairdressers and cosmetologists has grown considerably.

25 APRIL, 1938 5 19

AR2-9-3-002247 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin designates the week of 15-21 MAY as AIR MAIL WEEK , which is being sponsored by the Post Office in Wa. , the 20th anniversary of regular Air Mail Service in the U.S. and asks people to patronize the service and show their appreciation for the service.

26 APRIL, 1938 5 20

AR2-9-3-002248 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin Issues Proclamation designating the first Tuesday in MAY as WASHINGTON STATE DAY, initially passed by the 1935 Legislature, by joint resolution as a day commemorating the history of Wa. State. Gov. Martin asks that people promote the interests of Wa. State so that each Wa. State Day will show a record of further achievement.

2 MAY, 1938 5 22

AR2-9-3-002249 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 27 and 28 MAY, 1938 as RHODODENDRON DAYS since the American Legion , Port Townsend Post No. 26, is planning the 3rd annual program known as the "Peninsula Rhododendron Festival", to commemorate the adoption of the Rhododendron-in 1925 - as the state flower and to publicize the section of the state in which it grows and blooms in great abundance, the hillsides of Hood Canal and the Quimper Peninsula, being especially plentiful in the vicinity of Por Townsend.

May 11, 1938 5 23

AR2-9-3-002250 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Monday, 23 MAY, 1938 as MARITME DAY since the maritime industry has been a vast contributing factor to the advancement of industry and commerce in the country and especially to Wa. State which has ideal facilities for handling water-borne commerce.

12 MAY, 1938 5 24

AR2-9-3-002251 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 18 MAY as WORLD GOOD WILL DAY since 39 years ago the first international conference for World's Peace was held at the Hague , and while the first anniversaries were celebrated by only a few nations approximately 50 nations now observe World good Will Day .Gov. Martin calls upon people to participate in programs to help develop a sense of unity and common humanity among all people to prepare the way for the establishment of permanent world peace through mutual good will and understanding.

17 MAY, 1938 5 26

AR2-9-3-002252 Gov. Martin Proclamation Sugar Company 30 MARCH, 1938 5 27AR2-9-3-002253 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 6-11 JUNE, 1938 as WASHINGTON SUGAR

WEEK since the sugar beet industry , which had been decimated by the "white fly" pest has now been revived in Wa. State due to the pest having been conquered and is now growing as a result of investment in the industry by the U&I Sugar Company . Gov. Martin urges merchants and consumers to buy and use U&I Wa. Sugar during this week, which benefits all.

18 MAY,1937 5 28

AR2-9-3-002254 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the month from 6 JUNE to 6 JULY, 1938 as MILK PRODUCTS MONTH , an agreement made nation-widein concert with producers and distributors of milk products .As much as1/6 of Wa. State's population are employed directly or indirectly by the dairy industry in Wa. State.Since milk is the most nearly perfect food because it has so many of the elements necessary to human health in a readily digestible form , Gov. Martin requests that people increase their consumption of milk , which benefits both them as well as the dairy industry.

11 JUNE, 1938 5 33

AR2-9-3-002255 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, 1938 as FLAG DAY IN WASHINGTON since Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the emblem of the U.S. On 14 JUNE, 1777.The U.S. , one of the youngest of the world's nations, possesses one of the oldest flags in original form, with 13 stripes, in alternating red and white and the Union 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing a new constellation.Now that flag has 48 stars.Gov. Martin asks that people observe this day by attending patriotic exercises and bydisplaying the Old Glory .

13 JUNE, 1938 5 34

AR2-9-3-002256 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the third Sunday in JUNE, ,19 JUNE, 1938 as FATHER'S DAY , a day first observed in 1910 due to the efforts of Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, of Spokane, Washington . This day has since become a nationally celebrated event through popular acclaim.The day is celebrated in honor of the American father, a great example in the training of American youth.

14 JUNE,1938 5 35

AR2-9-3-002257 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. martin issues Proclamation designating 14-20 AUGUST, 1938 as EVERGREEN BLACKBERRY WEEK SINCE Wa. State is one of the greatest producers of Evergreen Blackberries in the world and one of the State's major crops, which this year has produced about ten million pounds.Gov. Martin requests that citizens freely use this berry in their menus.

10 AUGUST, 1938 5 40

AR2-9-3-002258 Gov. Martin Application to deed lands Gov. Martin approves the transfer to Wa. State, in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Thurston County, Wa Dated 23 FEBRUARY, 1938, the following described lands situated in Olympia- Lots 1 and 2, Block 49, Swan's Addition to the City of Olympia.

13 AUGUST, 1938 5 41

AR2-9-3-002259 Gov. Martin Reprieve Gov. Martin grants a Reprieve of ninety (90) days temporarily suspending the death sentence imposed upon Herbert Allen.

15 AUGUST, 1938 5 42

AR2-9-3-002260 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. martin issues Proclamation giving notice that a General Election will be held on 8 NOVEMBER,1938, when one United States Senator and Three Judges of the State Supreme Court for six year terms each ,will be elected by the voters of Wa. State at large.

22 AUGUST, 1938 5 43

AR2-9-3-002261 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 10-15 OCTOBER, 1938 as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHERS WEEK and urges citizens to consider the splendid purposes of the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers and to support the common school system since the educational system in Wa. State ranks among the best in the nation with much credit ascribed to legislation , taxes, budget as well as to the Congress of Parents and Teachers.

14 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 46

AR2-9-3-002262 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1-9 OCTOBER, 1938 as NATIONAL AIR TRAVEL WEEK and calls upon citizens to pay tribute to the aviation industry which is completing the first ten years of successful passenger transportation which represents the beginning of another era which will bring greater advancement to Wa. State and the U.S.

15 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 47

AR2-9-3-002263 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 9 OCTOBER, 1938 as LEIF ERIKSON DAY , a Viking ,who, in the year 1000, sailed from the shores of Norway on a long and dangerous voyage to Greenland and then, after hearing of other lands sighted by another Norseman,Biarni Herliufson, then sailed , with a crew of 35, to a land where he found self-sown wheat and fields of grapevines-the American continent was discovered.

21 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 49


AR2-9-3-002264 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 7:30 -8:30P.M. Thursday, 29 SEPTEMBER, 1938 as an hour of prayer in Wa. since it has been proposed by the Seattle Council of Church Women , with the support of leaders of other faiths, that men and women join in prayer for peace during this crisis in world affairs to encourage a spiritual wave for the preservation of good will among men and the restoration of understanding and peace among nations.

28 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 50

AR2-9-3-002265 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning OCTOBER, 1938 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK since, in the past 21 YEARS, 210 thousand lives were lost by fire, or more than 4 times the number of soldiers killed during the World War, with property loss some 8 billion, 700 million dollars or over a million dollars a day.A large proportion of fire loss is due to carelessness with the origin often due to rubbish piles or from defective heating or lighting equipment.Gov. Martin thus urges citizens that rubbish be cleaned at all public buildings and homes as well as to repair defective heating and lighting apparatus,that fire drills be held in schools and factories and also to initiate programs regaarding fire safety.

28 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 51

AR2-9-3-002266 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 OCTOBER, 1938 as LOYALTY DAYS IN WASHINGTON to encourage regular attendance at services of worship. The National Committee For Religion and Welfare Recovery , a group composed of more than 500 leaders of national religious and welfare organizations, seeks to strengthen established religious, educational and character-building institutions by inspiring the largest possible attendance at services of worship throughout the year.

30 SEPTEMBER, 1938 5 52

AR2-9-3-002267 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 9-15 OCTOBER as BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK and urges people to consider the ideals of the Business and Professional Women's clubs and to the theme adopted by them- "Better Business Women For a Better Business World".

5 OCTOBER,1938 5 54

AR2-9-3-002268 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 27 OCTOBER, 1938 as NAVY DAY IN WASHINGTON since the Navy, our first line of defense, must be maintained to insure national security and also since Wa. State faces the Pacific Ocean and would be in the line of attack in the event of attempted invasion from overseas,a concern since alarming international disturbances in Europe and Asia are creating world tension and threatening the safety of trade routes.

13 OCTOBER, 1938 5 57

AR2-9-3-002269 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 4-11 NOVEMBER, 1938 as AMERICAN LEGION WEEK and urges people to cooperate with the American Legion in its movement and its educational program "For Enduring Peace" since 11 NOVEMBER marks the 20th anniversary of Armistice Day - on 11 NOVEMBER, 1918 the guns of war ceased on the battlefields of Europe, bringing peace to the world.

17 OCTOBER, 1938 5 59

AR2-9-3-002270 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 25-29 OCTOBER as NATIONAL HEARING WEEK since the American Society for the Hard of Hearing has set aside that week to call attention to America's need for conservation of hearing - for prevention,conservation, rehabilitation and education - as it is estimated that between 2-3 million schoolchildren in the U.S. are suffering from some hearing defect

19 OCTOBER, 1938 5 60

AR2-9-3-002271 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-18, NOVEMBER,1938 as VETERANS WEEK since it is 11 NOVEMBER 20 years ago that the signing of the agreement to terminaate hostilities between the U.S. and Allied Nations and the central powers of Europe occurred and that date has been commemorated from year to year by the veteran organizations and has been publicly observed throughout the world .Gov. Martin urges Wa. State people to observe this week and to consider the goal of world peace.

2 NOVEMBER, 1938 5 64

AR2-9-3-002272 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation - in conjunction with librarians, teachers, bookmen and others-designating 13-19 NOVEMBER,1938 as BOOK WEEK to help interest Americans in books and their place in cultural life.Under the slogan-NEW BOOKS-NEW WORLDS people throughout Wa. and other states will indicate their appreciation of good literature during the next week since books are the "fundamental tools of education and the only complete storehouses of knowledge".Even though some people still do not have access to libraries, we have come far from the days when Lincoln and others walked many miles to borrow a book

7 NOVEMBER, 1938 5 65

AR2-9-3-002273 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These presents May Come,Greeting: Gov. Martin commutes the sentence of Herbert Allen to imprisonment in the Wa. State Penitentiary at Walla Walla for the term of his natural life since Herbert Allen, an accomplice of Stanley Knapp and LeRoy Knapp in the crime of murder in the first dgre,is young and did not kill and a reprieve was granted on 15 AUGUST, 1938 as he was to suffer the death penalty on 16 AUGUST, 1938. See No. 2260.

14 NOVEMBER, 1938 5 66

AR2-9-3-002274 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 24 NOVEMBER, 1938 as THANKSGIVING and asks Wa. State citizens to set aside the perplexing problems of these times and recognize the significance of this day by the display of the national emblem, since , in the fall of 1621, the the first Thanksgiving on American soil was observed by the Pilgrim fathers in celebration of the bountiful harvest they had been blessed with, and through three centuries until now , from the bitter days of the Revolution and following the war, President Washington continued the celebration of this day.

23 NOVEMBER, 1938 5 68

AR2-9-3-002275 Gov. Martin To the President of the Senate of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938, Homer T. Bone was chosen by the electors of Wa. State to represent the State in the Senate of the United States for a term of 6 years, beginning on 3 JANUARY, 1939

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 71

AR2-9-3-002276 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 Warren G. Magnuson was chosen by the electors of the First Congressional District of Wa. State a Representative in Congress for a 2 year term, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 72

AR2-9-3-002277 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, Mon C. Wallgren was chosen by the electors of the Second Congressional District a Representative in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 73

AR2-9-3-002278 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 Martin F. Smith was chosen by the electors of the Third Congressional District a Representative in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 74

AR2-9-3-002279 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 Knute Hill was chosen by the electors of the Fourth Congressional District a Representative in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 75

AR2-9-3-002280 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 Charles H. Leavy was chosen by the electors of the Fifth Congressional District a Representative in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 76

AR2-9-3-002281 Gov. Martin To the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 John M. Coffee was chosen by the electors of the Sixth Congressional District a Representative in Congress for a term of 2 years, beginning 3 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 77

AR2-9-3-002282 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These presents May Come,Greeting: Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 William J. Steinert was chosen by the Wa. State electors as a Judge Of The Supreme Court of Wa. State for a term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1939

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 78

AR2-9-3-002283 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These presents May Come,Greeting: Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 George B. Simpson was chosen by the electors of Wa State as a Judge Of The Supreme Court of Wa. State for a term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 79


AR2-9-3-002284 Gov. Martin To All To Whom These presents May Come,Greeting: Gov. Martin certifies that on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 C.G. Jeffers was chosen by the electors of Wa. State as a Judge Of The Supreme Court of Wa. State for a term of 6 years, beginning 9 JANUARY, 1939.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 80

AR2-9-3-002285 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto there was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the General Election held on 8 NOVEMBER, 1938, Initiative Measure No. 126 and entitled: "An Act providing for a non-partisan ballot and relating to the manner of the nomination and election thereby of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State and the County Superintendent of Schools of the various counties thereof"The votes have been canvassed with a total of 632,813 votes cast with a total of 293,202 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 126 and 153,142 votes cast against Initiative No. 126 .Thus, Initiative No. 126 was approved.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 81

AR2-9-3-002286 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session Laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto ,there was submitted to the people of Wa. State at the General Election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1938 Initiative Measure No. 129, and entitled: 'An Act limiting to 40 mills the aggregate annual levy on real and personal property for all purposes; limiting the levy by the state to 2 mills , providing that the Legislature may omit this levy, in which case it may increase the permitted levy by cities or towns; limiting the levy by counties, cities and towns , school districts and road districts to certain designated maximums; exempting port districts and power districts from its operation and providing that additional levies may be made by election." The votes were canvassed and certified with a total of 632,813 votes cast with 340,296 votes cast in favor of Initiative No. 129 and 149,534 votes cast against Initiative No. 129. Thus, Initiative measure No. 129 was approved.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 82

AR2-9-3-002287 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that under the provisions of Section l of Article ll of the Wa. State Constitution and Chapter 138 of the Session laws of 1913 and acts amendatory thereto,there was submitted to the people of Wa.. State at the General Election of 8 NOVEMBER,1938 Initiative Measure No. 130, and entitled:" A Measure relating to employment; providing for the service of written demands upon the employer; providing that a majority vote of the employees concerns cast in a prescribed manner shall be necessary before a strike may be called;making provisions concerning lockouts; and providing penalties."The votes have been canvassed and certified with a total of 632,813 votes cast with 268,848 votes cast in favor of Initiative Measure No. 130 and 295,431 votes cast against Initiative No. 130. Thus, , Initiative Measure No. 130 was not approved.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 83

AR2-9-3-002288 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation that the Wa. State Legislature, at the 1937 Session ,passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 5 and submitted the proposition of amending Section l of Article Vll of the Wa. State Constitution at the General Election of 8 NOVEMBER, 1938,the ballot title of the proposed amendment reaading as follows: " A proposal to amend Section l, Article Vll of the Constitution of the State of Washington relating to taaxation by providing that nothing contained in said section shall be construed to prevent the enactment of a graduated income tax law."The votes haave been canvassed and certified, with a total of 632,813 votes cast, with a total of 141,375 votes cast in favor of the proposed Constitutional Amendment .Thus, the proposed amendment was not adopted.

8 DECEMBER, 1938 5 84

AR2-9-3-002289 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-17 DECEMBER as HOLLY WEEK IN WASHINGTON since the Washington State Society for the Conservationof Wild Flowers and Tree Planting , The Garden Club of America, the Federated Garden Clubs of Washington, and the Washington State Holly Growers, all point out the varied use of holly as a Christmas decoration and the use of it as a step in the conservation of the state's native evergreens.Gov. Martin urges people to consider these uses of holly and to let holly be a messenger of good will from Was. state to the nation.

9 DECEMBER, 1938 5 85

AR2-9-3-002290 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 18-25 DECEMBER as HELP THY NEIGHBOR WEEK -along with a radio program by the same name ,which has helped more than ten thousaand people find jobs since its first broadcast on 24 JANUARY, 1937-asks people to share their blessings by making an effort to obtain employment for those without jobs, even if temporary, so that the unemployed may have some Christmas happiness.

14 DECEMBER, 1938 5 86

AR2-9-3-002291 Gov. Martin Appointment of Judge Gov. Martin appoints Lou Johnson as Superior Court Judge for Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties, effective 23 JANUARY,1939 , succeeding Daniel H. Carey, deceased.

21 JANUARY, 1939 5 90

AR2-9-3-002292 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12-22 FEBRUARY, 1939 , the period between 2 President's birthdays ,Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, as NATIONAL DEFENSE WEEK IN WASHINGTON since the Washington Department of the Reserve Officers of the U.S. has brought attention to the need for a strong national defense system, and, in particular, the need in Wa. State is great due to its strategic location .

23 JANUARY,1939 5 90

AR2-9-3-002293 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11 FEBRUARY as EDISON DAY , which marks the 92nd anniversary of the birth of Thomas Alva Edison, one of the greatest inventors of all time, who created a new era in comfort, convenience and enjoyment, and established new industries now valued in the billions of dollars which then created employment for millions of citizens.

8 FEBRUARY, 1939 5 91

AR2-9-3-002294 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 19-25 FEBRUARY, 1939 as WASHINGTON PRODUCTS WEEK since this week has a two-fold significance-the formal opening of the Washington State Golden Jubilee,which will be celebrated throughout the year, and Washington Products Week- both closely allied because they mark the progress and development of Wa. State.Gov. Martin asks that people cooperate to spread knowledge and appreciation of the advantages of the products of Wa. State, especially during this Golden Jubilee Year.

9 FEBRUARY, 1939 5 92

AR2-9-3-002295 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 19-26 FEBRUARY as BROTHERHOOD WEEK so that all faiths may unite for the betterment of mankind through understanding and mutual tolerance as it is a tradition to preserve the principle of religious liberty, since the freedom of worship markd the government of the U.S.

15 FEBRUARY, 1939 5 93

AR2-9-3-002296 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 24 FEBRUARY- 4 MARCH, 1939 as CANNED SALMON WEEK since the production of salmon is one of the major industries of Wa. State as the annual salmon pack runs into the hundreds of thousands of cases and the industry affords employment to many people along with allied industries.

21 FEBRUARY, 1939 5 94

AR2-9-3-002297 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 21-28 FEBRUARY, -in concert with The World Narcotic Defense Association 's 13th annual observance - as NARCOTIC EDUCATION WEEK since the exploitation and sale of narcotic drugs is a menace and many become addicted without knowledge of the consequences of addiction .

21FEBRUARY, 1939 5 95

AR2-9-3-002298 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17 MARCH,1939 as IRISH DAY since the celebration of the Washington State Golden Jubilee is co-incident with the celebration of the establishment in Wa. State of the 50th anniversary of ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS and those of Irish birth have taken an active part in the progress and development of Wa. State.

27 FEBRUARY, 1939 5 96


AR2-9-3-002299 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the week beginning Monday, 10 APRIL, 1939 as CONSERVATION WEEK and Friday, 14 APRIL,1939 as BIRD AND ARBOR DAY as Wa. State has bountiful natural resources and the wild life, forests and native plants create the Evergreen State and people should plant trees and shrubs to continue the perpetuation of these resources.

14 MARCH, 1939 5 98

AR2-9-3-002300 Gov. Martin Letter to Commissioner of Internal Revenue Gov. Martin writes letter to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Washington,D.C. that he certifies that the 1937 session of the Washington State legislature enacted a law known as the "Unemployment Compensation Act" the act being Chapter 162, Session Laws of 1937 and this act has been certified to the Secretary of the Treasury by the Social Security Board in accordance with Section 905 of the Social Security Act . Gov. Martin requests that Jack E. Bates, Commissioner, Lyle L. Iverson, Assistant Attorney General, and John D. Davis,Chief Field Adviser of the Office of Unemployment Compensation and Placement of Wa. State be permitted to inspect the returns for the calendar year 1937 and subsequent years, which are made to the bureau by individuals. partnerships, estates, trusts, corporations ,joint stock companies, and insurance companies pursuant to Title lX of the Federal Social Security Act.

15 MARCH, 1939 5 99

AR2-9-3-002301 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieutenant Governor Gov. Martin's Secretary, on behalf of Gov. Martin, writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Victor A. Meyers that Gov. Martin will be absent from the State from Thursday, 23 MARCH TO SUNDAY, 26 MARCH, 1939 and no urgent business necessitates theLieut. Gov. 's presence in the office.

23 MARCH, 1939 5 100

AR2-9-3-002302 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 6 APRIL, 1939 as ARMY DAY since peace and security are dependent on our nation's military forces to protect it against foreign invasion and domestic disorder. The achievements of our Army from the American Revolution to the war-torn fields of the Argonne are the envy of the world, though small in comparison to to many modern nations.Gov. Martin asks people to display the national colors and to participate in public gatherings.

27 MARCH, 1939 5 101

AR2-9-3-002303 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 7-13 MAY, 1939 as MUSIC WEEK IN WASHINGTON , and in keeping with the national keynote of the celebration, "Support Group Activities", he urges people to participate in the observance of this week by taking part in community singing, and arranging special programs since the advantages of music are sometimes forgotten as it contributes to well-being.

29 MARCH, 1939 5 102

AR2-9-3-002304 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 15 APRIL, 1939 as RHODODENDRON PLANTING DAY since the Rhododendron, a member of the great laurel family, with gorgeous blossoms ranging in color from white to rose which blooms in profusion in MAY and JUNE and is the state flower which typifies the beauty and scenic grandeur of the state. In addition , the appreciation and love of beauty is a distinguishing mark of civilization and culture and Gov. Martin asks that people make every effort to conserve all that tends to increase the happiness and comfort of man.

30 MARCH, 1939 5 103

AR2-9-3-002305 Gov. Martin Reappointment of fiscal agency Gov. Martin reappoints The Chemical Bank and Trust Company of New York, New York City, effective 9 APRIL, 1939, for the term ending 8 APRIL, 1943

3 APRIL, 1939 5 104

AR2-9-3-002306 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 17-23 APRIL, 1939 as BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK since Wa. State has for several years observed a week for consideration of the benefits which accrue to being kind to dumb animals as it is important for the nation's heart to go hand in hand with the training of its intellect and the practice of humane teaching in everyday life is to be encouraged.

6 APRIL, 1939 5 105

AR2-9-3-002307 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation- in conjunction with the 75th Congress of the U.S. , by Joint Resolution, and Franklin D. Roosevelt , the President of the U.S. -designating 1-30 APRIL, 1939 as CANCER CONTROL MONTH . The Women's Field Army Against Cancer, led by able women and directed by leading physicians, is conducting a comprehensive program of education in Wa. State under the slogan "Early Cancer is Curable. Fight it with Knowledge." Gov. Martin asks that citizens , public health agencies and the media support these objectives since about 1/3 to 1/2 of the 2,273 people who died of cancer last year could have been saved by early diagnosis and treatment.

10 APRIL, 1939 5 106

AR2-9-3-002308 Gov. Martin Requisitions,Extraditions, executive paarole, pardons,suspended sentences, automatic paroles 12 APRIL, 1939-16 JUNE,1941 5 107-310few on many pagesAR2-9-3-002309 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 24-30 APRIL, 1939 as NATIONAL ACCIDENT

AND HEALTH WEEK since the loss of human life, limb and property annually resulting from preventable accidents and illnesses and economic loss of time and income runs into the millions of dollars annually. Gov. Martin urges people to guard their own physical welfare and to exercise every precaution towards the reduction of avoidable disabilities.

13 APRIL, 1939 5 108

AR2-9-3-002310 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 13-20 MAY, 1939 as INVITE A MILLION WEEK since the Washington StateJunior Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Wa. State Progress Commission, is conducting an "invite a million " campaign intended to bring a greater number of visitors to the state during the summer, due to the fact that many would-be-visitors will be traveling to the World's Fairs in New York City and San Francisco and therefore Gov. Martin requests that people send postcards to friends throughout the U.S. extolling the virtues of Wa. State.

14 APRIL, 1939 5 109

AR2-9-3-002311 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 4-10 JUNE, 1939 as WASHINGTON SUGAR WEEK since the first week in JUNE of last year was set aside as Washington Sugar Week in celebration of the end of a 20 year struggle to successfully establish the sugar industry in Wa. State The continuation of this week is requested again by the U&I Sugar Company which has spent large sums of money to build refineries ,and , in addition, Wa. State farmers are finding the sugar beet to be a profitable crop.

27 APRIL, 1939 5 112

AR2-9-3-002312 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 26 MAY and Saturday, 27 MAY, 1939 as POPPY DAYS to pay homage to those who gave their lives during war and to remember those who remain in hospitals . The American Legion and other veteran organizations are involved in this effort and , in addition, the care of providing for disabled verterans , their widows and orphans rest with all citizens . Gov. Martin calls upon people to assist to the best of their ability to alleviate the distress of those who served in wartime.

29 APRIL, 1939 5 113

AR2-9-3-002313 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating the first Tuesday of MAY, 2 MAY, 1939 as WASHINGTON STATE DAY , originated by the 1935 Legislature by joint resolution as a day set aside for the commemorating the history of Wa. State and requests that citizens promote the state to show continuing advancement and progress.

29 APRIL, 1939 5 114

AR2-9-3-002314 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Friday, 12 MAY, 1939 as HOSPITAL DAY IN WASHINGTON to call attention to the service rendered by hospitals who have contributed to the health and welfare of citizens.

8 MAY, 1939 5 116

AR2-9-3-002315 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 26-27 MAY, 1939 as RHODODENDRON DAYS since the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs selected the Rhododendron as the State Flower and the 1925 Legislature endorsed the selection . The flower blooms in great profusion in MAY and JUNE, along the roadsides and on the hillsides of the Hood Canal and the Quimper Peninsula, especially plentiful in Port Townsend, in Jefferson County .The American Legion ,Port Townsend Post No. 26, Department of Wa. has planned an annual program , known as the "Peninsula Rhododendron Festival" .

11 MAY, 1939 5 117


AR2-9-3-002316 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22 MAY, 1939 as MARITIME DAY SINCE Congress, by joint resolution in 1933, designated 22 MAY each year as MARITIME DAY which authorized the President to issue an annual Proclamation in commemoration of the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion by the steamship Savannah, which sailed from Savannah ,Georgia, on 22 MAY, 1819. Since the maritime industry has been a vast contributing factor to the advancement of industry and commerce of all nations and to Wa. State because it has made available all the major foreign and domestic markets, Gov. Martin urges people to recognize the importance of the shipping industry to Wa. State.

16 MAY, 1939 5 119

AR2-9-3-002317 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designaating Tuesday, 23 MAY,1939 as THE GOLDEN JUBILEE STEVENS HIGHWAY DAY in recognition of the Sunset Stevens Pass Highway as an important link in the cross-state highway system of Wa. State since all cities and towns along this link are vitally interested in the earliest possible completion of this highway.

18 MAY, 1939 5 121

AR2-9-3-002318 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 18-24 JUNE, 1939 as VETERANS JUNIOR ACTIVITY WEEK since school vacations will begin soon and directional activities for the leisure time of the young is important for assuming the future duties of citizenship and in this regard, the Veterans of Foreign Wars have sponsored a program of Junior Activity for the week beginning 18 JUNE.

19 MAY, 1939 5 122

AR2-9-3-002319 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 14 JUNE, 1939 as FLAG DAY IN WASHINGTON , celebrated since 14 JUNE, 1777, when the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the emblem of the United States . The United States Flag Association and the American Flag Day Association are conducting a national patriotic revival and Gov. Martin asks that people observe this day by attending patriotic exercises , flying the Stars and Stripes as well as by showing appreciation of America in having the good fortune of living under the protective folds of "Old Glory." which bestows blessings unknown to the people of many countries.

1 JUNE, 1939 5 124

AR2-9-3-002320 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11-17 JUNE,1939 as HOTEL WEEK since hotels play an important role in the social and economic life of the State , with an investment of two hundred million dollars ,and, in addition, contributing employment to many citizens with a payroll of over four million dollars a year.

2 JUNE, 1939 5 125

AR2-9-3-002321 Gov. Martin Interstate Compact Gov. Martin executed an Interstate Compact for the supervision of state parolees and probationers with California, Louisiana, Maine, Tennessee and West Virginia.

2 JUNE, 1939 5 126

AR2-9-3-002322 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 18 JUNE, 1939 as FATHER'S DAY, since, on the 3rd Sunday in JUNE, 29 years ago , Father's Day was first observed by formal petition presented by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, , of Spokane, Washington and this day has become national by popular acclaim in honor of fathers.

10 JUNE, 1939 5 128

AR2-9-3-002323 Gov. Martin Contract Gov. Martin , on behalf of Wa. State , signs contract with the U.S.A. Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the education of Indian children in the schools of the State for the fiscal year ending 1940.

19 JUNE, 1939 5 130

AR2-9-3-002324 Gov. Martin Letter To Victor Meyers, Lieut. Gov. Gov. Martin's Secretary writes letter to Victor A. Meyers, Wa. State Lieut. Gov., that Gov. Martin will be absent from Wa. State beginning Thursday,29 JUNE to Sunday, 2 JULY, 1939, and that there is no urgent business in the office at this time and that the Lieut. Gov. will be advised if anything comes up which might need his official attention.

29 JUNE, 1939 5 132

AR2-9-3-002325 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating16-21 OCTOBER, as WASHINGTON PARENT-TEACHERS WEEK Iin honor of the Parent-Teacher Associations' continuous striving for the betterment of the common schools, which stand out as one of the leading school systems in the state and asks citizens to respect and observe this week.

22 AUGUST, 1939 5 138

AR2-9-3-002326 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 9 OCTOBER, 1939 as LEIF ERIKSON DAY and invites people to join fellow citizens of Scandinavian ancestry to observe this day in honor of the first Norseman-Leif Erikson, son of Erik the Red, settler and founder of Greenland,landed on the American shore, later followed by another Viking, Thorfinn Karsefni, who, with a party of 160, attempted the first settlement of America.In addition,as early as 900 ,the first Scandinavian democracies were formed on the very principles upon which our Constitution was founded.

2 SEPTEMBER, 1939 5 139

AR2-9-3-002327 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 16 SEPTEMBER, 1939 as JUNIOR ORDER DAY since 1939 marks the Golden Anniversary of the Junior Order United American Mechanics , as well as the Golden Jubilee of Wa. State. This Order has stood for those principle of Americanism which have been the basis on which the citizenship of Wa. State has been developed.

5 SEPTEMBER, 1939 5 140

AR2-9-3-002328 Gov. Martin Commutation of Sentence Gov. Martin commutes sentence of Ray Becker to 18 years and 3 months at the Wa. State Penitentiary

20 SEPTEMBER, 1939 5 142

AR2-9-3-002329 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues proclamation designating 8-14 OCTOBER, 1939 as BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK since women are prepared to assume leadership in the fight to safeguard and preserve democracy which is threatened by the swiftly changing crisies now occuring in world affairs and this week has been set aside by the clubs for a discussion of present day problems and a determination to insure the economic, cultural , social and political future of women in Wa. State.

26 SEPTEMBER, 1939 5 144

AR2-9-3-002330 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation , along with President Roosevelt ,designating 8-14 OCTOBER 1939 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK since the yearly destruction of life and property by fire has reached proportions such that intensive and concerted action is required. Gov. Martin asks people to discover and correct existing fire hazards, and promote measures of fire prevention among adults as well as among schoolchildren.

3 OCTOBER, 1939 5 145

AR2-9-3-002331 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 8-21 OCTOBER, 1939 as WASHINGTON STATE APPLE JUBILEE ,since the apple industry is one of Wa. State's most valued branches of agriculture , representing about 25% of the national crop, with a capital investment of about $75,000,000 and the principal livelihood of 6000 applegrowers.This year, however , the apple industry is threatened with disaster because of the unsettled conditions due to war in Europe which has closed the foreign and export markets to Wa. State apples.Gov. Martin requests that people familiarize themselves with the health benefits and fine flavor to be found in the apple and thus assist the apple industry.

5 OCTOBER, 1939 5 147

AR2-9-3-002332 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 27 OCTOBER, 1939 as NAVY DAY IN WASHINGTON since , given world unrest, a powerful and efficient navy is vital. To the nation's security as a defender of the nation's sea frontiers.

9 OCTOBER, 1939 5 148

AR2-9-3-002333 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 22-29 OCTOBER, as NATIONAL HEARING WEEK , a day which has been set aside by the American Society for the Hard of Hearing for informing the public of the problems of hard of hearing adults and children, numbering approximately 2 million schoolchildren and 10 million adults .Gov. Martin asks citizens to consider the problem of rehabilitation for those already handicapped so that they may find a place in the educational , social and economic life of the nation.

16 OCTOBER, 1939 5 150

AR2-9-3-002334 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieutenant Governor Gov. Martin's secretary, on behalf of Gov. Martin, writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Victor A. Meyers that Gov. Martin will be absent from the state for about 2 or 3 days, beginning Wednesday, 25 OCTOBER, , 1939 and that there is no business in the office requiring the Lieut. Gov's attention and he will be aadvised if anything comes up.

25 OCTOBER,1939 5 151


AR2-9-3-002335 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 11 NOVEMBER, 1939, as ARMISTICE AND STATEHOOD DAY since this day has a twofold significance to the people of Wa. State. Wa. became a state 50 years ago by Presidential Proclamation, and , in addition, 11 NOVEMBER is the one day of the year when homage is paid to those men and women who gave their lives to the state and the nation in the World War,and respect is paid to veterans .Gov. Martin asks that people observe Armistice Day and Statehood Day .

30 OCTOBER, 1939 5 152

AR2-9-3-002336 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 12-18 NOVEMBER, 1939 as BOOK WEEK , celebrated nationally with the theme "BOOKS AROUND THE WORLD". The first libraries in the state were brought around Cape Horn in sailing vessels .In 1895 only 3 Wa. State cities had free public libraries while today 89 finance free public libraary service as an important educational activity and while 5 of the counties have begun to furnish library service to rural people, about 1/3 of people are still without library service.Gov. Martin urges people to understand the benefits of reading good books and to help make books more widely available in libraries, schools and homes.

30 OCTOBER,1939 5 153

AR2-9-3-002337 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 9 NOVEMBER, 1939 as JUNIOR STATESMAN DAY , a day that marks the 5th anniversary of the Junior Statesmen of America , a non-partisan junior government of students under the age of 21 whose purpose is to train American youth as intelligent voters and statesmen as well as to raise their standards in order to save, perpetuate and develop American democracy.

31 OCTOBER, 1939 5 154

AR2-9-3-002338 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 5-11 NOVEMBER, 1939 as VETERANS' PATRIOTIC WEEK since 21 years ago, the World War came to a close and veterans 'have deep memories of the War and have since carried on a splendid program of humanitarianism, good citizenship and peace, contributing to the betterment of communities, the state and the nation.

1 NOVEMBER, 1939 5 155

AR2-9-3-002339 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 5-11 NOVEMBER, 1939 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK IN WASHINGTON since education is the strongest security of American democracy , a fact recognized by the sponsors of American Education Week- the National Education Association, American Legion, United States Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers- who have chosen the theme "Education for the American Way of Life".Gov. Martin urges people to give consideration to the changing conditions which are creating new economic and social problems, so that children may be trained to meet the new responsibilities of citizenship, in the American Way of Life.

2NOVEMBER, 1939 5 156

AR2-9-3-002340 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating Thursday, 23 NOVEMBER, 1939 as a day of Thanksgiving since for 319 years the people of our country have followed the custom established by our pilgrim ancestors in setting aside a day to give thanks to Almighty God for the bounteous blessings bestowed upon us. This year is the Golden Jubilee of Washington State,which has grown from a backwoods territory of settlements to a proud state of 1,600,000 Americans and Gov. Martin asks that citizens renew vows of loyalty to the principles of our government and fly the flag on all public buildings and elsewhere.

9 NOVEMBER, 1939 5 157

AR2-9-3-002341 Gov. Martin Interstate Compact Gov. Martin executes, on behalf of Wa. State, an Interstate Compact for the supervision of out-of-state parolees and probationers, with the State of Wisconsin.

16 NOVEMBER, 1939 5 159

AR2-9-3-002342 Gov. Martin Appointment of judge Denny Charles Gov. Martin appoints Charles R. Denny, Everett, as Snohomish and Island Superior Court Judge, effective 1 DECEMBBER, 1939.

25 NOVEMBER, 1939 5 160

AR2-9-3-002343 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 1, 2, and 3 DECEMBER, 1939 as MORAL RE-ARMANENT DAYS , a call for one hundred million people of all nations to commune with God during this period and asks that citizens take part in this program and through the world broadcasts to unite with the millions listening in every nation .Due to the spread of war and chaos across the world, Gov. Martin states that Americans must seek afresh the higher Wisdom under whose hand America can rediscover her destiny and give to the world a new quality of Leadership.

30 NOVEMBER, 1939 5 161

AR2-9-3-002344 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation designating 10-16 DECEMBER, 1939 as HOLLY WEEK IN WASHINGTON since the holly-growing industry is attracting widespread interest in Wa. State. English Holly,grown in Wa. State, the most beautiful variety known, equals or surpasses that grown in other parts of the world and , in addition, the demand for holly during the Christmas season helps to check the destruction of our native evergreens.

5 DECEMBER, 1939 5 162

AR2-9-3-002345 Gov. Martin Letter to Lieutenant Governor Gov. Martin's secretary, on behalf of Gov. Martin, writes letter to Lieut. Gov. Victor A. Meyers that Gov. Martin will be absent from the state beginning Wednesday, 6 DECEMBER until Sunday, 10 DECEMBER, 1939 and that he will be informed if anything requires his attention.

6 DECEMBER, 1939 5 164

AR2-9-3-002346 Gov. Martin Proclamation Gov. Martin issues Proclamation- at the request of Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Finnish Relief Fund, and in cooperation with the newspapers of Wa. State-designating 17 DECEMBER, 1939 as FINLAND DAY and, in addition, requests thaat mayors of different cities issue similar Proclamations , inorder to join in a great demonstration of moral and material support to the war-torn people of Finland, given the brutal attack of the Russian Soviets on Finland, as America does not approve of the tactics and cruelty of a bully.Thousands of people have been made homeless, cold and hungry. It is the turn of all to help and Gov. Martin urges all to contribute without delay through their local newspapers.

30 DECEMBER, 1939 5 165

AR2-9-3-002347 Gov. Martin Executes an easement to U.S. A. Gov. Martin executes a permanent easement, on behalf of Wa. State,Department of Highways, To the U.S. A. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, to construct and maintain Wasteway No. 3 over and across State Highway No. 3 in the N.E. 1/4 of the N.W.1/4 of Section 7, Township 11 North range 20 east of the Willamette Meridian, Yakima County.

27 DECEMBER, 1939 5 168

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