Cook, Harl J., 1857-
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Cook, Harl J., 1857-
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Cook, Harl J., 1857-
Cook, Harl J., b. 1857
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Harl Cook was born and educated in Iowa. He learned the printing trade at the Des Moines State Leader, and was later associated with Mills & Company, publishers of law books. In 1882 he moved to northern Dakota where he launched his newspaper career. In 1886 he went to Murray, ID, and then to Spokane Falls. With two partners, Cook organized and began publishing the Evening Chronicle, he serving as editor. After a year he sold out and entered the real estate business and over the years platted and sold several additions to Spokane.
Cook was active in community and cultural affairs, and had a particular interest in museums. He helped establish the city museum, the forerunner of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. Later he was supervisor of the Society.
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Spokane
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Northwestern States
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Spokane (Wash.)
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