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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
6
The Senate tariff bill would vest in the President the power to declare a tariff war or refrain from one and to determine if a nation discriminates against U S products. It allows executive actions through proclamations to implement tariff concessions without new legislation or treaty steps.
A grand Longfellow statue in white marble by sculptor William Cooper will be unveiled in Washington on May 8 with President Taft and diplomats in attendance. The Longfellow National Memorial Association, backed by Brainard H. Warner, plans the event.
Markets report a range of grain and farm product prices in Portland and Seattle. Wheat prices include Club and bluestem around 1.12 to 1.30 per unit, oats at 39 to 40, and hay from Willamette Valley at 13 to 18 per ton. Butter ranges 18 to 29 cents, eggs 24 to 25 cents, and wool prices vary by region.
In Los Angeles on May 3 Mrs Beulah Hawkins entered a complete coma for the third time in two years. Physicians are puzzled as she weakens at home, with faint breathing and occasional eyelid flutter indicating a trance like state. Two prior episodes occurred: one lasting weeks and another 85 days.
Seattle will run two fully equipped assay offices this season to handle Alaska gold shipments. A second office will operate at the A Y P grounds government building, allowing consignors to deposit, have assayed and weighed, and receive pay checks. By June 1 the exposition plant machinery will be ready for visitors to observe assaying weighing and melting.
Washington May 4 There can be no monopoly in the use of the word sockeye for salmon canned by Pacific Coast or Alaska firms nor must a packer state the catch locality on the label. The same sockeye from Alaska Puget Sound and British Columbia fetches differ in value with Puget Sound and BC goods commanding about 50 percent higher prices.
Sam H. Nichols announces his resignation as secretary of state amid impeachment concerns. E. K. Irwin of Spokane is touted as likely successor to fill Nichols term, while commissioner J. H. Shively refuses to resign despite pending grand jury inquiry.
Ex-President of Venezuela Cipriano Castro is reported in Paris to be consulting lawyers to sue France for expulsion from Martinique. He may base the suit on forcible removal and transport to France without an option for destination. Facilities for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo near completion in Seattle with May 15 target opening.
May 4 Tillamook Oregon Judge Gallaway reported a life threat from a reliable citizen after sentencing a defendant found guilty in the circuit court. The threat is believed tied to bootlegger activity. The Times notes a sensational police risk surrounding judicial proceedings.
Finley residents report illnesses and home stays, visits from Clarance Lyons and Beulah Lyons, and the return of James Cooney now in Ely Nevada. Community events include a Plus Ultra box social raising over 30 and the Finley Development Club adopting a constitution and bylaws. A stereoptican lecture is planned for May 8, and local moves and camp relocations are noted alongside a birth and a death in the community.
Real estate transfers reported by Kennewick Abstract Co from April 26 to May include transfers to Virginia Rudkin H N Rounds W T Durham and Dixie Taylor plus several land contracts and deeds. Ads urge listing with O W Rich for the Kennewick canal market and offer a special Alaska Yukon Pacific price list.
Advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to remove stomach issues and cure coughing with Chamberlain's Cough remedy. Claims easy dosing and effective relief for stomach and lung symptoms plus a prompt permanent cure.
The text claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets produce pleasant purgative effects and improve health and mind, making users feel joyful and well. It presents a promotional claim about the product's influence on mood and vitality.
Examinations for common school certificates will be held at the Court House in Prosser Washington on May 13 14 and 15 1909 starting at 9 oclock each morning Annie Goff Superintendent Benton County Washington
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