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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
4
The Kennewick Courier discusses a national debate on single-term presidencies. It cites Bryan’s Commoner argument that presidents frequently seek a second term and that term length should be reconsidered, proposing a six-year term with mandatory retirement after completion.
Washington Irrigation Company offers to sell its Sunnyside canal for 250000 to the United States government. The Yakima valley reclamation depends on storage reservoirs and lake rights, with a Washington-led plan to reclaim up to 300000 acres at low cost.
The Northern Pacific unveils a limited summer fare for round trips from Spokane Seattle and other Washington cities to eastern and regional points. Tickets valid 15 days and sold June 1 to October 15 target six states and several cities with stops in Idaho Oregon and Washington and align with the Lewis and Clark exposition. The plan aims to attract eastern visitors and promote settlement work while stirring local competition with Kennewick rivalries.
The Spokesman-Review lists Clark Seedling strawberries at 2.50 to 3.50 per crate and Hood River berries at 3.90 per crate, noting Spokane and depot platform prices differ. The writer asserts Clark Seedlings are the true best berry and references Vashon Island growers banning Chinese pickers in a related note.
Kennewick residents plan a Monday excursion aboard the Gerome to mark the opening of the Celilo Portage Road linking upper and lower Columbia. The Kennewick Brass Band will play from the upper deck as the craft sails daylight downriver to The Dalles for the opening ceremony on Tuesday the 30th, returning Wednesday. Capt. Danaher confirms the trip ready, with ticket details to follow from Manager Cover in Tacoma.
Two seasoned Democrats discuss Missouri politics with one preferring to bear the hardship and the other vowing not to grin. The dialogue shows differing views on handling an upcoming election.
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