Kennewick Wins In Rate Fight Before Railroad Commission
The Tacoma Seattle rate case sees Kennewick gain a potential distributive rate status as the state railroad commission hints it will treat Kennewick on par with North Yakima and Walla Walla if those cities secure similar rates. Testimony by E M Sly George F Richardson and Scott Henderson highlighted Kennewick’s strategic location and similar ship destinations, while Pasco faced procedural setbacks in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Tacoma- Seattle
B. Ss. Grosscup
Kennewick
Yakima
Walla Walla
Washington
Spokane
Tacoma Ledger
North Yakima
Commercial Club
Pasco
White Hopes and Black Eyes at Commercial Club Smoker
A Tuesday Commercial Club smoker featured a four round bout between Punk Larkin the Kenne wick Sandstorm and Willis Hamrick the Oregon Mist then a grudge bout between H M Ashbaugh the Human Pile-Driver and Sieg Feuchtwanger which ended in a draw. The program included several quick bouts and an art lecture by the Woman's Club for library funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punk Larkin
Kennewick Sandstorm
Willis Hamrick
Oregon Mist
Ray Hover
Mist
H. M. Ashbaugh
Sieg. Feuchtwanger
Ashbaugh
Seig
Guy Hayden
Ringsiders
S. Z. Henderson
E. C. Tripp
City Holds Special Election On Annexation And Library Tax
Tomorrow May 13 voters will decide whether city limits expand by annexing territory to the north and east and to the south and west. The ballot also asks for a municipal library tax levy of one and a half mills. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Deep Well Irrigation Pioneers Prominent Seattle Figures
M O Klitten and C L Beaver lead a pioneering effort to irrigate Horse Heaven using deep wells. Klitten drills to 186 feet in Sec 19 while Beaver funds a Sec 32 project near Vista with crews and a $20,000 plant. Vista’s N P company well shows water at 200 feet, supporting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Klitten
C. L. Beaver
Seattle
Sec
Horse Heaven
H. A. Bier
Ritzville
Beaver
Highlands
Vista
Washington
N. P. Company
Kennewick High School 1911 Commencement Honors Ten Seniors
The fourth annual Kennewick High School commencement tonight at the Methodist Church will honor ten senior students as the Class of 1911. Music by the High School Chorus conducted by Miss Wetmore accompanies a program featuring a Salutatory, address by President E A Bryan, diplomas, and a class roll including Rosella Hamilton George Richardson Ethel Ely Ruby Slaughenhaupt Charles Garber Margaret Hamilton Floyd Bowers Ina Wright and others.
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Methodist Church
Kennewick High School
Wetmore
E. A. Bryan
Washington State College
Kennewick
West
Margaret Hamilton
Parker High School
Panama Canal
Geo. F. Richardson
Strauss
Rosella Hamilton
Faust
The
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Marriott
Congregational Church
Pasco Visit Prompts Busy Baseball Weekend in Kennewick
Pasco travels to Kennewick for a hoped three game set with strong local support. Manager Tulles reports pressure from Touchet Walla Walla Mabton and Yakima for further fixtures while Portland based S P S considers a repeat visit and a possible June first Sunday date. All other games stay home except the North Yakima matchup.
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Pasco
Fair City
Tulles
Touchet
Walla Walla
Mabton
Yakima
Portland
Kennewick
North Yakima
Derailed Observation Car on North Coast Limited
A defective rail caused the N. P. North Coast Limited No. 2 to derail its rear observation car on Vista hill. No serious injuries were reported though passengers were shaken as the car dragged several hundred feet and plowed the embankment before the coupling held. Pasco wrecking crew re-railed the car after about an hour.
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N. P. North Coast Limited No. 2
Vista Hill
Pasco
Cook Sentenced for Second Degree Murder in Kahlotus
Charles Cook pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the January shooting that killed saloon keeper James Walker at Kahlotus. Judge Holcomb sentenced him in Pasco to a term of 10 to 65 years in the penitentiary.
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Charles Cook
James Walker
Kahlotus
Pasco
Holcomb
State hires K. C. Bowers as assistant engineer
K. C. Bowers left Monday morning for North Yakima to begin duties as assistant engineer under the state superintendent of quarries. He will supervise operations at state quarries near North Yakima Walla Walla and Marshall.
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K. C. Bowers
North Yakima
Mr. Bowers
Walla Walla
Marshall
Kennewick Dominates Lind In One Sided Win
Kennewick crushed Lind 11 to 1 on Sunday as Criderman craftily limited Lind to three hits and eleven strikeouts. Kennewick out-batted and out-fielded throughout, scoring in multiple innings and sealing a decisive victory.
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Kennewick
Lind
Criderman
District Conference Holds Week of Methodist Sessions
The Dalles District Conference met at the local church with about thirty five members from Ellensburg to Prineville Oregon. Dr Walton Skipworth presided in his sixth and last year. The conference licenses preachers and exhorters as the district grows. Special addresses featured W A Selleck J M Huggins and J J Lewellen delivering sermons and lectures.
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Dalles
The
Methodist Church
Ellensburg
Prineville
Oregon
Walton Skipworth
W. A. Selleck
North Yakima
J. M. Huggins
J. J. Lewellen
the Dalles
Kennewick Asparagus Wins Top Seattle Spokane Markets
Kennewick district asparagus, shipped under Yakima Valley Fruit Growers' Association guidance, secured first place in Seattle and Spokane markets. The superior quality and packing created strong demand, yielding the highest prices seen in the northwest.
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Yakima Valley
Boosters Plan Excursion Up the Columbia River
The Commercial Club plans a June river excursion aboard a chartered steamer to strengthen ties with Upper Columbia Valley businessmen. Stops at Richland Hanford and White Bluffs allow ashore handshakes and a luncheon while a band provides entertainment. A committee may be formed to finalize details at the June meeting.
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Upper
Columbia Valley
Commercial Club
Richland
Hanford
White Bluffs
Henderson
Transfer brings 18 acre Kennewick land purchase
Lewiston resident J Sercombe bought 18 acres just outside town from C E Lum at 50 dollars per acre. Water cost is expected at 20 dollars per acre, signaling strong faith in Kennewick. He plans a large house and strawberry grounds once water arrives. Sercombe, a Vinelander, aims to contribute to local prosperity.
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J. Sercombe
Lewiston
C. E. Lum
Mr. Sercombe
Kennewick
The
Courier
Commercial Club Adds Forty Members After Contest
Forty new members joined the Commercial Club as the member-getting contest ended. Alexander led the side with 25 members to Ashbaugh’s 12, raising $233 in dues and fees to clear the club of debt with a small treasury balance. Former secretary R. C. Mounsey secured 17 new names, nearly half the total, with a list of new resident and non resident members led by F F Perham and O W Phillips among others.
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Commercial Club
C. B. Alexander
Capt. Ashbaugh
Alexander
Ashbaugh
Treasury
R. C. Mounsey
F. F. Perham
Guy J. Jones
A. J. Copeland
Earl Ferris
Fred A. Schmella
W. L. Newman
E. G. Wilson
Fred C. Borchardt
J. M. Holmes
Walter Lodge
D. L. Taylor
C. W. Miller
J. H. Decertel
E. S. McDonald
Frank H. Patten
A. de Regt
C. E. Griffeth
A. V. Mac Reynolds
P. J. Murphy
C. A. Raddatz
J. A. Corder
Wm. Helm
H. Ray Hover
R. L. Alexander
Princess Theatre Sold to New Owners
John Booe closes deal with Frank Leverich and R L Banta for sale of the Princess Theatre with possession to be given this month. Banta a longtime Garden Tracts rancher and Leverich from Spokane arrive this spring. Booe stays briefly to aid new management then returns to Seattle to seek another coast show house with partner Clark.
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John Booe
Frank Leverich
R. L. Banta
Princess Theatre
Banta
Mr. Leverich
Spokane
Booe
Seattle
Mr. Clark
John
Memorial Day Program Meeting Invitation
At a regular meeting of the G. A. R. the Memorial Committee invites the Womans Relief Corps church ministers and the public to Reed's hall May 13 at 2 p m to plan a Memorial Day program. May 30 events urged.
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Womans’ Relief Corps
Reed’s Hall
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Spider Sly
Mosquito Collins
E. L. Kolb
M. M. Moulton
L. E. Johnson
Doctor Crosby
R. F. Dent
Woman's Club
Ood
American Federation of Art
Vy. M. Moulon
Amertes
Bryan
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Tannhauser” High School Chorus
N. P
Cook
Kennewick’s
Asparagus
BUY Princess Theatre
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