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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
6
Olympia reports the first Washington state impeachment trial making slow headway. Judge and attorney arguments trigger demurrer to Article 1, with plans to press on amid possible delays. Legislature faces adjournment Saturday unless a special session is called Monday to continue proceedings.
A Mabton bridge over the Yakima river was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon. The week also notes multiple local incidents from Chehalis to Tacoma including a fatal crash near Chehalis and a broader roundup of regional events.
Portland reports John F Stevens has acquired a controlling interest in the Oregon Trunk, with James J Hill financing the project to reach San Francisco. Harriman’s J P O'Brien warns rights in the Deschutes country will be defended as two railroads compete.
Department of the Interior notice from Walla Walla 1906 states Martin Holzhey or heirs of Joseph Holzhey of Kennewick Wash filed for final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on March 4 1904 entry No 13011 for 344 NE 4 and parts of section 6 township 7 1130 EWM. Hearing before Register and Receiver on September 29 1909 at Walla Walla witnesses named W Price W Smalley Charley Rand and John P Smalley all of Kennewick Wash.
United States Land Office in Walla Walla lists Northern Pacific Railway Company as applicant to select under Congress acts for NW144 See 12, Tp 6 N 27 E W M. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by August 27, 1909, at the land office. A J Gillis names coal land interests.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Wallawalla Washington July 31 notice announces that Rudolph i is involved in land proceedings. The brief entry records a formal action requiring compliance or response by specified parties under land office rules. No further details are provided in the fragment.
The Department of the Interior announces restoration of irrigation withdrawals for the Yakima Project and opens land in Washington to settlement under public land laws on or after October 5, 1999 with entry barred until November 4, 1909. Parcels described by Willamette Meridian sections and lots are listed. prohibitions apply to settlements begun after June 23, 1909.
Readers are urged to choose a business education this month and request the Blair Business College catalog. The ad promises a course that leads to trusted positions and responsibility and invites inquiries or campus visits today.
Advertisement urges investors and farmers to consider Washougal in Washington as top un irrigated land for dairying and diversified farming. It invites visits or correspondence to Washougal Dairy & Land Co urging inquiry into the region’s opportunities.
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