Harris and Monahan Arrested in Forged Rail Pass Theft
Charles Thairkill and J P Monahan former Portland clerks were arrested in San Francisco on charges of stealing blank railroad passes and forging official names. Police found two blank Southern Pacific and two blank O R & N passes on them. The men admit using stolen passes to travel but deny additional crimes. Detectives say forged passes have circulated widely to ticket scalpers and travelers. They plan to return to Portland without extradition.
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San Francisco
Charles ‘Hairkill
J. P. Monahan
Portland
Thairkill
Monahan
Northwest
Southern Pacific
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Massive land opening draws crowds to Rosebud Reservation
In Dallas on October 6, about 200000 people are expected to register for 820000 acres in the Rosebud Indian reservation South Dakota. The 160 acre plots are valued at 20 to 30 dollars an acre near the border and 5000 farms will be allocated, one in forty chance per applicant. Registration centers include Dallas Gregory Chamberlain Presho ONeill and Valentine.
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Dallas
South Dakota
Rosebud Indian Reservation
Uncle Sam
Gregory
S. D
Chamberlain
Presho
Stockton Reformer Dines with Chorus Girls
Stockton California October 6 Too much hilarity and cork popping in a restaurant box led Captain Craig to investigate. Ernest Wagner chairman of the board of police and fire commissioners entertained several friends including a half dozen chorus girls with champagne. Wagner is said to have written and handed his resignation to another commissioner. He has been known as a reformer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Craig
Ernest Wagner
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Wagner
Mormons pledge support to prohibition legislation
Salt Lake City October fifth 16 000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints backed a resolution pledging the church to support prohibition legislation. The vote followed the church president explaining the wordsof wisdom which prohibits intoxicants at the opening of the 79th semiannual conference in the tabernacle.
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Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Great Tabernacle
Oklahoma fund drive nets 3000 for anti Roosevelt effort
Guthrie reports 3000 raised so far to oppose President Roosevelt and W R Hearst with funds sent to Herman Ridder. Democratic National campaign money continues at about 100 daily, to be handed by John B Dolin. A separate Republican fund draft of 3013 for 20000 outside funds was mailed to Frank Hitchcock.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
W. R. Hearst
Democratic National Campaign
Herman Ridder
National Committee
John B. Doolin
Seatue
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Republican Committee
Report of Condition of the First National Bank Kennewick 1908
Report of Condition for the First National Bank No 8948 at Kennewick Washington closing Sept 23 1908. Lists resources including loans and discounts 159177.45, deposits 158252.42, capital stock 25000, and circulation 239435.33. Signed by cashier L E Johnson and directors with notary O W Rich witness on October 1 1908.
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First National Bank
Kennewick
Geese Aes
State of Washington
Benton
L. E. Johnson
W. R. Amon
B. F. Knapp
Lee A. Johnson
O. W. Rich
Wash
County Warrants Registry Update and Notice
Warrant records for School and County funds are listed with numbers and treasurer notes. Interest ceases on all warrants after Tuesday October 13, 1908, under county treasurer B. Walker.
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Gistered
Treas
Hk. B. Walker
Real Estate Transfers in Benton County Earliest Week
Real estate transfers reported by Kennewick Abstract Co cover Sept 28 to Oct 3. J F Larkin et ux to Oscar Howe for Lot 9 Block 3 Beachs Add to Kennewick and back, $1000. Oscar Howe et ux to J F Larkin for Lot 3 Block 3 Morain Garden Tract Add to Kennewick, $1000. Thomas Cosgrove etux to Spokane Portland & Seattle Ry Co War Deed for a 100 ft strip across Lot 3 See 17-731 EWM plus land in Lot 2 See 17-731 EWM, $2000. Hover Land Co to Miss Viola J Wright 7.83 acres See 2-8-29 EWM, $1237.15. Kennewick Land Co to Hover Schiffner Co War Deed Lots 7 and 8 Block 2 City View Add to Kennewick, $250. Benton Water Co to Puget Sound Iron & Steel Works War Deed for 34 acres SWY of NEY See 23-9-28 EWM, $6000. Benton Water Co to Evans Kelly War Deed WK of SWY of NEY of SWY of Sec 11-90-28 EWM, Sacres with water, $750. Kennewick Investment Co to W F Ethridge Contract assigned to Peter Storland SW% of SW% of NWY Sec 9-8-39, $275. US to Carl Vertrees Patent NEY Sec 14-8-29 EWM, 169 acres. US to George H Mottinger Patent Lots 1‑4 See 11-5-29 EWM, 105 acres.
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J F Larkin
Oscar Howe
Beach’s
Kennewick
John F Larkin
Morain’s
Thomas Cosgrove
Spokane
Poraland
Seattle Ry. Co
Benton Water Co
Puget Sound Iron & Steel Works
SWY
Ney
Evans Kelly
Sacres
Kennewick Investment Co
W F. Ethridge
Peter Storland
Carl Carl Vertrees
U S
George H Mottinger
Walla Walla Fair Preview Highlights Large Purses
Walla Walla Fair features total purses and premiums of 25000 with over 18000 in race purses. Fine stock value will be showcased and nearly every type of animal raised will be represented. A train of forty car d trains stock arrives Sunday evening and street cars provide easy access to the fair grounds.
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Walla Walla
Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof at Walla Walla
Department of the Interior notices Frank E Keteham of Kennewick Wash has filed to make final commutation proof on his homestead entry no 15305 in NW section 12 township 7 range 28 E WM before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla on November 5 1908 Witnesses listed Adolphus A Edwards William E Campbell William H Amon and Alfred T Amon all Kennewick Washington Nat coal land A J Gillis Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
Frank E Keteham
Kennewick
W. M
Register and Receiver
US Land Office
Walla Walla Wash
Adolphus A. Edwards
Wm E. Campbell
Wm. H Amon
Alfred T. Amon
Washington
Nat Coal Land
A. J. Gillis
Register
Public Land Notice for Rachel Owens Five-Year Proof
Notice of intention to make final five year proof filed by Rachel Owens widow of Greenville Owens deceased of Kennewick Washington. She entered homestead on Sept 19 1905 for the SWY of Sec 24 Twp 7N R 28E Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before F J Coad at Pasco on Nov 7 1908. Attending witnesses from Kennewick include Frank J Larkin Allen W Robertson Charles E Nicosen and Emory Owens. Not coal land. A J Gillis Reg.
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U.S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
Rachel Owens
Greenville Owens
Kennewick
Swy
E. Willamette Meridian
F. J. Coad
U.S
Pasco
Washington
Frank J. Larkin
Allen W. Robertson
Charles E. Nicosen
Emory Owens
A J Gillis
Northern Pacific seeks land selection under 1898 act
The Northern Pacific Railway Company of St Paul Minnesota filed August 18 1908 in the Department of the Interior to select lands under the 1898 act. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by October 3 1908. Not coal land. AJ Gillis Register.
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Department of the Interior
U S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
AJ Gillis
Rheumatism relief and new shoe repair services offered
Recurring attacks of rheumatism are often ignored until severe. Chamberlain's Liniment promises prompt relief and lasting results, with Columbia Pharmacy selling it. Kennewick Harness Shop expands stock with shoe leather, repairs, and a new repairing outfit for prompt, affordable service.
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Columbia Pharmacy
Kennewick
Notice of final commutation filing for homestead in Washington
U S Land Office Walla Walla announces William H Jahnke of Kiona Washington filed intent to make final commutation for Home stead Entry No 15460 across SW Sec 32 Twp 8 N Range 28 E M W The hearing to be held Sept 9 at Prosser Washington before U S Commissioner Guy H Pearl with George Maddux Mark Potter Jay Graham and Timothy Dooley of Kiona as witnesses A J Gillis Register notes not coal land
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Department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
William H Jahnke
Kiona
Washington
Guy H. Pearl U
Prosser
George Maddux
Mark Potter
Jay Graham
Timothy Dooley
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Hamilton Supply Co
The
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Blacksmith
N. A. McPhee
A. B. French
G. D. Hunter
Yakima ST
Prosser Steam
Rozsch
Dorothy’s
London
Jno
Theo. DeGork
Draper
Kennewick Courier
Ortland
Rosebud Reservation
Stockton Reformer
Hitchcock
U. S
Nat'l
Benton County
Kennewick Abstract Co
Hover Land Co
Viola J. Wright
Kennewick Land Co
Hover Schiffner Co
City View
I. N. Mueller
Embalmers License No
New Bank
J. W. Callicotte
Taylor Bil
Humphrey & Cole
King
Kennewick, Wash
O. R Holcomb
C. O. Anderson
Ernest L. Kolb
Amon
Dr. J. B. Schlund
King Bidg
A. F. Brown
F. M. Crosby, M.d.,c.in
Childre
Reed Building
F. H. Coone
Kennewick, Washington
Mr. and Mrs. van Norsdalg
Leard Hotel
A. M. King
Kennewick Hotel
Althea Rebekah Lodge
Daisy Crossy
Kennewick Lodge
A. M
James Johnson
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Conway
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I. Co, O. F. Kennewick Lodge
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