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Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

7

Fly prevention rules for typhoid spread from New York merchants

The text urges wiping out the fly nuisance to fight typhoid, listing rules: keep flies from the sick, kill flies in sick rooms, dispose of decaying material, cover garbage and food, screen food and windows, burn or bury refuse, keep sewers sealed, pour kerosene in drains, burn pyrethrum powder, and report fly sources to health authorities. It also notes a tea at Mrs George Stewart’s home with a successful Aid program featuring piano solos, readings, duets, and recitations.

The Merchants Association of New York Iit George Stewart Aid G. Stewart O. W. Platt G. N. Calhoun Stewart Elva Bloomer W. H. Allison Helen Plait R. G. Tripp B. Mayhorne

New Agent at the North Bank Depot Today

The Spokane Portland & Seattle railway places a freight agent in Kennewick depot Mr J E Webb formerly freight agent on the N P is appointed agent here and begins work today The move pleases local merchants and is seen as a convenience

North Bank Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Kennewick J. E. Webb N. P Portland

Boomer to Lecture on Socialism and Religion

George E. Boomer the socialist orator of Prosser will lecture Saturday night in Kennewick on Socialism What it Means to Religion and the Home. He is well informed on social topics and the public can learn from his talk.

Boomer Kennewick

Washington State Officials Face Broad Voucher Probe

A sweeping inquiry into state vouchers in Olympia Washington targets past and present leaders including ex governor Albert Mead ex secretary Sam Nichols ex insurance chief James Shively ex state treasurer Mills ex auditor C W Claussen and state treasurer John G Lewis. The overhaul extends to the governor mansion construction and vouchers in April with auditors demanding explanations for many bills while scrutiny widens to the land commissioner office and related actions.

Olympia Wash Washington Albert L. Mead Sam N. Nichols James H. Shively Mills C. W. Claussen John G. Lewis Hamilton Mead and Mills Mead Office of State Land Ross

Historic Oregon Battleship Nears Commission in Bremerton

A force of nearly 200 workers in Bremerton Washington is repairing the Oregon to place her in commission without delay. Repairs cost at least one million dollars and include new gun mounts sights and the latest fire control system. The ship will remain a potent Navy unit. In Huntsville Alabama Northern veterans return a Confederate flag captured at Selma in April 1865 as a gesture of postwar reconciliation.

Bremerton Wash Oregon Huntsville Ala Alabama Selma

Smuggling Gang Operated Hubs in Chicago and El Paso

Authorities say a Chinese smuggling network ran headquarters in Chicago and El Paso Texas with key figures including Chicaso Ney. The operation allegedly moved hundreds of people and large sums across borders amid criminal activity.

Chicago el Paso Texas Chicaso Ney

Chinamen Smuggling Ring Reported in Chicago District

Federal authorities believe a band smuggled Chinese men and women into Chicago by barrel crate and freight car from El Paso Texas. One wealthy Chinese man indicted and jailed. Smuggling involved Pullman car crews and dining staff paid per person transported. May 11 coronation day in Constantinople marked by a symbolic plow test as Mehemet V demonstrated fitness to rule.

Chicago el Paso Tex Constantinople Meheaymed V Ma Bagtsche Palace

Chains Used to Guard Child as Kidnapping Fears Rise

Edna Reed divorced from R Reed a wealthy Denver real estate man shown on Tacoma streets with her 9 year old daughter handcuffed to her by chained wrists she fears attempts to kidnap the child and believes the contraption will keep it safe. Reports from May 6 note a broader discussion of an insurance bill in Illinois Chicago May 10 about a major insurance conjunction impacting fraternal orders and public coverage.

Cathlamet Board of County Commissioners Seattle Senator Piles Taft George Danworth Washington Everett James A. Dawson Three Lakes North Yakima Yakima County Bellingham Skagit Whatcom Allen Pullman Caxtel Lightins Sron State College Edna Reed R. Reed Denver Insurance Trust Iinois Chicago Ternal Insurance Societies

Fragmented OCR: Local Notice Reads Partial Facts

The readable lines show an unclear public notice referencing a act or action but lack full names dates places or official details. The fragmentary text suggests a property or legal matter with missing participants and deadlines.

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Hart Schaffner Marx Hart Schaffner & Marx Clother Norfolk H. M. Ashbaugh & Company George E. Boomer Prosser Kennewick Studio J. H. Gravensland Ed Gallagher
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