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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
6
A vigorous sale offers white lawn and chambray shirt waists from 0.69 to 7.00, fine gingham skirts, black sateen underskirts at 1.59, embroidered heatherbloom underskirts at 1.98, and handmade boys and girls shoes. The store touts low prices from bulk buying and claims fabrics aged older stock.
A local ads page notes a syndicate buying in car load lots from manufacturers to move goods quickly. New lawns and dress goods arrive with low prices on vests union suits gloves and linens. Second car load from Spokane features table linens towels sheets and more sold under value with emphasis on durability and lower costs.
A carload purchase from Monrach Hosiery Mills via Rice Stix & Co. is advertised to cut prices on ladies and children’s hose. Prices listed include 20 cents for black or tan hose and 25 cents for regular and Morrach styles, claimed cheaper than rivals.
Advertises beef veal mutton lamb pork and more with cuts from healthy cattle. Features fresh chicken duck and turkey and claims high grade meat at low prices with customer satisfaction.
The Kennewick market advertises 30 tons of loose alfalfa hay for sale at 14.50 per ton. Delivery available anywhere in the valley in two ton lots. Location stated as two miles west of Kennewick. Phone contact 937.
The article states Senator Aldrich plans to defeat the income tax amendment tied to the tariff bill. He argues the tax would require cutting protected duties, and he aims to retire with a victory. Senate leaders expect a June 19 vote on the tariff, with adjournment before July 4.
Washington approves rules for entering surplus Coeur dAlene Spokane and Flathead lands under a May proclamation. Registration runs July 15 to August 5 1909 with drawings at Coeur dAlene August 9. Registrants must apply in person at the reservation site or nearest city offices. A separate homicide report from Auburn California notes Alma Bell killed Joe Armes over marriage refusal. Memorial events in Memphis will unveil General Stephen Dill Lee statue at the United Confederate Veterans reunion.
Admiral Uriel Sebree, in Portland during Rose Festival coverage, calls for three to four new dreadnoughts annually and argues a stronger navy prevents war, noting fleets must grow regardless of Japan. Also notes theft investigations aboard Galveston and Denver delaying Rear-Admiral Harber's Manila-bound squadron voyage.
Seattle will host a women only hotel with 100 guest rooms built at a cost of 9000 dollars. Churches, women’s clubs, and religious groups largely funded the project. The YWCA will operate the facility, joining its existing Queen Anne Hill hotel. Honor to Confederate General in Vicksburg on June 9 notes events for June 11.
A gold-embroidered Masonic apron, claimed to be at least 1900 years old, was found with a 1000-year-old mummy in Seattle. The artifact is described as valuable and intricate, with gold threads and ceremonial design. The discovery was reported from Seattle on June 7.
Fires and explosions at the power house near Trinidad cause the plant to burn out of service. The transformer explosion starts a blaze that destroys the building and machinery, with losses exceeding 360000 dollars. Most industries in the city and nearby towns halt operations as a result.
Warrants issued by the U S commissioner court charge Clarence Robnett former bank bookkeeper and J F Chapman former assistant carrier with embezzlement. Totals: about 91375 against Robnett and 40000 against Chapman. Preliminary hearing set for June 21.
Washington reports emphatic Turkish embassy denial of claims that 20,000 to 30,000 people were killed in Asiatic Turkey. Officials state the number of victims would not exceed 4,009, contradicting circulating reports.
Advertises wheat farms timothy lands fruit lands timber lands irrigated lands desert irrigation prospects stock ranches mining claims and various business openings for sale exchange or development. Includes Loop agencies in the US and requests full descriptions with price and first letters. Driggers Lemke Co Room S Galena Blocks Spokane Wash.
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