Notice of desert land claim proof in Washington
United States Land Office at Walla Walla announces George F. Zurcher of Kiona Wash filed intent to make proof on desert claim No 470 for the LEX NEY Lots 234 Sec 14 T 10 N R 28 E before the Register and Receiver on Friday April 24 1908 Witnesses: W A Kelso Rollie M Lythile Selie Ramson A N Brown A J Gillis Register.
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United States Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
George F. Zurcher
Kiona
Washington
W. A. Kelso
Rollie M. Lythile
Selie Ramson
Richland
A. N. Brown
Pasco
A. J. Gillis
Register
Final five year proof for Homestead Entry 9919 filed
Charles Kitzman for heirs of Otto Kitzman deceased of Kennewick Wash has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry 9919 in section 8 township 7 north range 30 east. Proof to be made before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla Wash on June 1 1908. Witnesses named: Wm Smdley Chas Rand Wm Price G C Seal all of Kennewick Wash. A J Gillis.
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Charles Kitzman
Otto Kitzman
Kennewick
Wash
Swy
Walla Wal'a
Wm. Smdley
Chas
Rand
Wm Price
G.C. Seal
A. J. Gillis
Register
Notice To Creditors In Estate Of Esther M Grange
In Benton County Washington Superior Court probate matter letters of administration granted April 15 1908. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Henry Davis Sweet administrator at First National Bank Kennewick Washington within one year or be barred. Dated Kennewick Washington April 16 1908.
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Esther M. Grange
Superior Court
First National Bank of
Kennewick
Washington
Real Estate Transfers For Eastern Benton County Reported
Kennewick Abstract Co Hover Inv Coto reports transfers from April 27 to May 2 including War Deeds and Contracts. Notable deeds cover lots in Hover Town, Kennewick additions, Dell Haven and Beache’s Add with prices ranging from 100 to 6500 dollars. Additional transfers include tracts in Kennewick and a 732 acre SW section sale with prices listed.
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Benton County
Kennewick Abstract Co
Banks
Coto F. M Staley
Kennewick
James P Mauzey
Chas Ek Lum
Beache
Dell Haven
Benton Water Co
Burmaster
Nwy
Swy
Hover Juny Co
Sheldon
Amon
Black horse branded ZH reaches McKinley district
A black horse weighs about 1460 pounds with the brand ZH on the stifle and a narrow white stripe in the mane at the collar. The animal is in formation to J. W. McMicken in McKinley, Washington.
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J. W. McMicken
McKinley
Wash
Hover
Atsle
Charles Marshall
Roosevelt's sweeping capital action sparks new House activity
Washington reports a sudden shift in House policy as administration pressure prompts action on progressive legislation. Roosevelt and allies vow support for the Snake River dam project and a new foreign relations bill, while millions of letters urge another presidential bid.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
House
White House
Republican Party
Congress
Piles
Jones
Washington
Snake River
Secretary of War
General Freight Rates to Rise 10 Percent Midwest to Atlantic
Railroads in the eastern territory will raise class and most commodity rates by about 10 percent, starting July 1 for class rates and August 1 for most commodity rates. The increase, expected to generate over 100 million dollars annually, faces fierce shipper opposition and could reshape national rate structures after 17 years.
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Chicago
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio River
Orchard Hopes for Death in Idaho Penitentiary Case
Boise Idaho Harry Orchard claims life in the Idaho penitentiary is worse than death and seeks clemency from the Idaho Board of Pardons. The board meets in session this week to consider Judge Wood's death sentence for Orchard with execution set for May 15 if no favorable action is taken. Orchard’s attorney will present Judge Wood’s recommendation and no protest is expected. The Board includes Governor Gooding Secretary of State Lansdon and Attorney General Guheen.
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Boise
Idaho
Idaho Penitentiary
Harry Orchard
Idaho Board of Pardons
Board of Pardons
Wells Fargo reports $63000 loss on City of Mexico run
Wells Fargo Express reports to Torreon authorities a loss of 63000 Mexican currency from a through safe on the City of Mexico run. The funds were consigned to a bank at Chihuahua.
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Laredo
Tex
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Torreon
Mexico
Chihuahua
Portland Markets Report From May Day Trading
Portland market notes list grain prices for wheat barley oats and hay along with butter eggs hops wool and mohair figures for the Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon. Prices include wheat 84 89 cents per bushel barley feed 24 to 28 brewing 26 cwt, oats white 27 27.50, hay values from 12 to 17.50, butter 16 22 for select grades, eggs 17 18 percent loss, hops 4 5 cents, wool 8 13 cents, mohair 17 18 cents per pound.
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Portland
Ore
Valley
Wilamette Valley
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Market Prices for Wheat Oats Barley Hay and Butter in Seattle
In Seattle Washington on May 4 prices for Wheat Bluestem range 88 to 89 cents per bushel, Oats Puget Sound 28 to 29 dollars per ton, Eastern Washington 26 to 29 per ton. Barley 24 to 25 per ton. Hay Eastern Washington timothy 16 to 17 per ton, Puget Sound hay 10 to 11, wheat hay 12.50, alfalfa 10 to 11. Butter Washington creamery 24 cents per pound, ranch 19 to 20, Oregon 24. Eggs Selected local 20 to 21 cents per dozen, Eastern and Oregon 19.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Oregon
Eastern
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United States
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House Committee On Foreign Relations
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Portland Markets
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J. W. Callicotte
Taylor Elk
Prosser, Wash
Humphrey & Cole
King
Kennewick, Wash
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C. O. Anderson
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Dr. J. B. Schlund
King Bldg
A. F. Brown
F. M. Crosby, M.d.,c.m
Reed Building
Althea Rebekah Lodge
Mars
Ettna Bienhart
N. G
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Sec’y
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A. M
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