Burglars Convicted in Whitelock’s Jewelry Store Theft
Frank Goodman and Morgan Askew were convicted in Prosser Superior Court for breaking into Whitelock's jewelry store on April 2. Sentences ranged from one to fourteen years. Andrew Brown defended the pair, while Al Christian aided the case by spotting the crime. The arrest followed a trail from the stolen goods to a Kentucky Bar employee, with jewelry and watch parts found on the defendants. The court proceedings and local editorials critique a proposed street railway franchise and urge public benefit over individual gain.
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Frank Goodman
Morgan Askew
Whitelock
Prosser
Ernest L. Kolb
Andrew Brown
al Christian
Kentucky
Marshal Ellis
Ellis
Pasco
Christian
The Proposed Street Car Franchise Debate at Kennewick
To the Editor the community discusses a fifty year street railway franchise for Kennewick. Prominent backers offer a 2000 bond for damages and plan one mile of track within two years, but questions remain about actual construction and long term commitment.
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The
Courier
Kennewick
Ditor
Kennewick and
Weinity
Wedding Bells for John I Hill and Sarah Hutchinson
On the 20th at Mr Blake's Garden Tracts home L N B Anderson joined John I Hill and Sarah Hutchinson in matrimony Homer Hill served as best man andHdna Blake was bridesmaid The couple recently moved from Oklahoma and plan to settle near Kennewick to farm A large circle of friends and neighbors wish them well in their new life together.
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Blake
Garden Tracts
L. N. B. Anderson
John I. Hill
Sarah Hutchinson
Homer Hill
Hdna Blake
Oklahoma
Kennewick
Davis and Rosebrook Wed in City Home Ceremony
H H Davis of this city and Miss Mary Joann Rosebrook of Oskaloosa Iowa married last evening at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs M H Church. Rev W L Rowan officiated with about twenty relatives present. They will live in the Mrs C J Beach house in the east part of town for the summer and have gone to their new home. The groom works at the Bottling Works, and the bride came from Oskaloosa with wedding gifts. A luncheon followed, served by Mrs Church and her daughters.
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H. H. Davis
Mary Joann
Rosebrook
Oskaloosa
Iowa
M. H. Church
W. L. Rowan
Congregational Church
Mr. Davis
Williams and Son to Build Big Brick Block
Contracts closed between C. E. Williams and son J. R. Williams and H. M. Ashbaugh & Co. for a two story pressed brick building on Tacoma and Second streets. Ashbaugh sells lots. Williams to erect 50 by 100 foot structure by Jan 1 1910, six year lease at $200 monthly. Ground floor and basement to Ashbaugh. second space for lodge and offices. Store aims to be largest in Central Washington. Ashbaugh to incorporate for $50,000 before moving in to strengthen finances.
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C. E. Williams
J.R. Williams
H. M. Ashbaugh
Washington
Ashbaugh & Co
Ashbaugh Company
Strawberry figures from Emigh nine acre patch yield
The report lists returns from an Emigh nine acre strawberry patch showing 496 crates sold at about 55 crates per acre, roughly a third of full yield. Net receipts total 1732.90 after express deduction, with an average price just under 3.70 per crate and a per acre return of 191.55 despite a unfavorable year.
Taft Pushes Corporate Dividend Tax Amendment
The Finance Committee backs a proposed two percent tax on corporate dividends as a substitute for the income tax. President Taft favors this “Taft amendment” and urges its presentation to the Committee on Judiciary. Details and final percentage await committee estimates and further planning.
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Finance Committee
Taft
Committee On Judiciary
Senate Debate Over Special Tax for Tariff Revenue
Senators debate a two to three year special tax tied to the tariff law proposed by the President. Supporters argue it would not burden stockholders and would gain voter approval. Opponents favor delaying taxes until next year to gauge revenue and pressure the conference committee.
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Joint Committee On Conference
Republican Party
Ice Cream Social Planned by Local Aid Societies
The Ladies of the M E Ladies Aid Society host a lawn social at Don F. Cresswell's home with ice cream and cake. The Land will attend after the uptown concert to perform selections. The Episcopal Church Ladies Guild serves tea at the parish house Friday afternoon July 2 inviting all town ladies.
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M. E- Ladies Aid Society
Don F. Cresswell
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
White Bluffs Beat Up River Team In Easy Kennewick Game
White Bluffs surged to a comfortable win over the up river squad at White Bluffs on Sunday, belting fourteen hits off Henning while Crain allowed ten scattered blows. Nelson and Boyer shone in the field, Huntington sparked the offense, and the locals finished about $100 to the good after expenses from the steamers. Attendance was strong with many from Richland and Pasco.
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Kennewick
Up River
White Bluffs
Henning
Bluffs
Crain
Nelson
Boyer
Huntington
Hassig
Richland
Pasco
Fines Imposed Under New Benton Anti Cigarette Law
J R McKeand and G E Mueller pay 10 dollars plus costs in Prosser Justice Court for smoking under the anti cigarette act. Prosecutor Kolb and Sheriff McNeill vow strict Benton county enforcement. A Yakima man fined five dollars for possessing cigarette papers. Ellensburg authorities also enforce the law as ice cream and cake at Cresswell's Tuesday evening.
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J. R. McKeand
G. E. Mueller
Justice Court
Prosser
Kolb
Sherif McNeill
Benton
North Yakima
Tain
Ellensburg
New Cigar Factory Enters Kennewick Market
Z V Decker, a long time Valley resident, purchases stock and prepares to open a new cigar factory in Kennewick by July 1. He will install equipment to produce top grade cigars at varied prices and brings sixteen years of prior cultivation of the trade, including seven years running his own shop.
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Kennewick
Z. V. Decker
Tie
Decker
West
North Coast grading contract awarded to local firm
Nichoson Duffy and Hansen won the North Coast right of way grading job. They will finish the main line from the west of town to the Otto Hansen tract and begin work on four side tracts on the Hansen property. Camps are being established on the Cantril tract and about a month of work is planned.
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Nichoson
Duffy & Hansen
Otto Hansen
N. P
Hansen Place
Choir Recital Praises Leader Whitelock At Methodist Church
A large crowd attended the Sunday evening choir recital at the Methodist Church. The program, carried out as printed, featured performances that surpassed previous efforts and served as a farewell to choir leader Mr. Whitelock after two and a half years of service.
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Methodist Church
Whitelock
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Ick
Pnglars
Britysaar
Davis-Rosebrook
Williams & Son
Ashbaugh & Co., Incorporated
Emigh
TAX Corporation
Cresswell’s
Sowiy
E. C. Scuffer
Sum & Sweet Old Ladies
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