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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
Fatal accident on Horse Heaven grade near Kiowa
Horace Dimmick driving a four horse team toppled on the slippery grade near Kiowa with a heavy load. Dimmick escaped unhurt while two horses died in the gulch and another escaped with minor injuries. Neighbors plan a road repair bee to fix dangerous spots on the routes into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiona
Horace Dimmick
Horse Heaven
Mr. Dimmick
Agather
Fin
C.B McAlpin
Horace Dimgck
Kennewick Citizens Seek Info On Schools For Western Settlement
Henry R Walters and five families express interest in moving to Kennewick Washington for the summer. They praise local schools and ask if a kindergarten exists, noting five children under six currently in eastern schooling. They urge a reputation for good schools to attract eastern settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
Kennewick
Wash
Ory Progressive
Henry R. Walters
Milwaukee Slows Up on Railroad Improvements
Milwaukee area rail traffic delays due to new legislation and higher costs. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad postpones 5 to 8 million dollars in extensions and improvements this year. President Ratling notes prudent action amid tough times and a Coast extension project pushed to a point where stopping is unlikely. An ad for Hollister's Y Mountain Tea appears with a brief sales pitch at the page bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taving Mney
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Great Northern stock fight spurs state court action
Minnesota courts hear a clash over a proposed 60 million dollar stock issue by the Great Northern Railroad. The Attorney General seeks to force the company to seek approval from the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, while challenging the merger with the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba line and alleged watered stock. The case raises whether state or national authority should regulate interstate railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad Company
Minnesota
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Judg Hallam
State Court
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad Company
Great Northern
Manitoba
United States
Steamer Todd Sets First Up River Run Friday
The Steamer Todd will start the season by making up river trips from port at seven o’clock in the morning on Fridays. It will run trips on Tuesdays and Fridays, carrying a large freight cargo of 50 tons for Allen and McKiver’s construction camp. Passenger fares are reduced and meals cost 60 cents served by Mrs. Fred Webster, the cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Allen & McKiver
Fred Webster
Spring Uncovers New Water Source Near Balfour Well
A two inch discharge spring was uncovered up the canyon from the Balfour well after Chinook snowmelt widened a channel. The well provides water, but its source was unknown until now. If the flow lasts, it will aid wheat ranchers in Heaven. Prof. Edmond S. Meany of the State University writes Vancouver's Discovery of Puget Sound to be published next month by Macmillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond 8. Meany
The
State University
Vancouver
Puget Sound
Macmillan Company
Harriman Plan Clears Seattle Rail War Barrier
Louis W. Hill transfers undivided half interest in Seattle tide land to Oregon and Washington Railway, removing a major obstacle for Harriman lines. Settlement grants Harriman a 60 foot wide right of way from Seattle Boulevard to Fifth and Jackson, with four tracks and a donated 30 foot street on each side. Harriman to build a $2,000,000 station at Fifth and Jackson. business community anticipates competition and lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Hill
Seattle & Montana Railroad Company
Oregon & Washington Railway
Seattle Tide Land
Harriman
Coast
J. D. Farrell
L. C. Gilman
Hill
Seattle Boulevard
Fourth
Sixth Avenues
Fifth
Jackson Streets
Fifth and
Seattle
Volunteer Fire Company Formation Discussed
A preliminary meeting favors organizing a volunteer fire company after new equipment purchase. Twenty four men joined, with committees named for constitution and by laws and for membership. Next meeting set for Monday at Amon Hall. M P Fuller presides, Ben Knapp serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Scott
B. F. Knapp
I. N. Mueller
Alex Bier
S. S. Washburn
Lewis Tweedt
Amon Hall
M. P. Fuller
Ben Knapp
Cold Storage Annex for Twin City Ice Plant
The Twin City Ice and Cold Storage Co plans an annex to its ice plant for cold storage. Messrs Church and Stringer assess strong regional demand. The 31 by 33 foot annex should be ready this spring with firms reserving compartments for their goods and the Kennewick market expected to use the cooling chambers for meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Ice & Cold Storage Co
Messrs. Church and Stringer
Kennewick
Finley notes spring growth and local repairs
Weather is pleasant and springlike as birds arrive and grain begins healthy growth. High waters have damaged ditches and many residents have work. H M Thamke finished a ranch house a mile north and will hire a housekeeper soon. George Finley & Son report progress on their grading contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.m.thamke
George Finley & Son
Kennewick Lodge Invites I O O F Formation at Kiona
Kennewick Lodge No 222 has received an invitation to participate in organizing an I O O F Lodge at Kiona around March 8. All members are requested to attend the next regular meeting to complete arrangements. W F Sonderman Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Lodge
Kiona
W. F. Sonderman
Sec’y
Richland News: Construction, Travel and Local Life
Richland sees warm weather as ice clears the river and the Flyer hull is painted ready to run to Kennewick tomorrow pleasing Johnny Peon and locals. New foundations rise for L A Amsbury home and a concrete bank building begins blocks. Several residents plan moves to Kennewick and grape and peach plantings start south of town. Religious services, marriages, and ongoing M E church meetings mark lively town activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Johnny Peon
Munery
W. R. Amon
School House
Tuutle
Arthur Metcalf
Pasco
H. L. Pewtherer
Richland
Endicott
Local option liquor bill defeated by one vote
Representative Johnson’s local option liquor bill failed in the house by 44 to 43 with eight absentees. Hamilton county member voted against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
House
Hamilton
Spring travel and visits spark a modest community week
Local residents report trips and family returns across the region. J J McCare and sister return from the Sound, Henry Reynolds visits Walla Walla, Miss Josie Wyder heads to Umatilla, and Ben Straub moves to Kennewick to help D W McCoy. A graphophone entertainment and telephone meeting is set for Saturday March 2 at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Straub
Kennewick
D. W. McCoy
Miss Alexander
Brother
Richland
Marvin Telford
J. W. Painter
A. R. Work
Mr. Buckner
Sand Point
Local Store Promotes Wide Range of Household Articles
We also carry a large line of Plain and Fancy Queensware Tin and Graniteware and hundreds of other useful household articles which we invite you call and see.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reed
DOW
Milwaukee
Hollister
Omnbia Pharmacy
Harriman Road
Finley Facts
From
the Advocate
L. A. Amsbury
A. E. Palmeter
M. C. Arehart
H. J. Hardt
Spokane
John Tuttle
May Godfrey
Portland
M. E. Church
F. L Tuttle
Tuttle
Sanday
Grandview
J. J. McCare
Mr. Helms
Umatilla
Washburn
J. W. Pointer
Henry Reynolds
Walla Walla
Josie Wyder
Fuller & Roesch
Charles
King & Son
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