Handsome showroom display donated by Ed ward L. Tomell
Ed ward L. Tomell, known as the show case man, donated a handsome display case for use in showcasing valley products in the Great Northern window and other spots. About 25 boxes of cold storage apples were shipped to Seattle for display, drawing crowds from morning to night and serving as effective advertising. Tomell’s friends praise the gift in the valley.
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Edward L. Tomell
Seattle
Tomell
Indians Prohibited from Selling Columbia Reservation Allotments
The supreme court ruled in Starr v. Long Jim and Annie that Indians cannot sell allotments on the Columbia reservation. Deeds to Starr are canceled and money paid refunded. The Lake Chelan shoreline tract had been platted and partly sold, and Starr intends to continue the fight toward the U S supreme court.
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Supreme Court
R. W. Starr
Long Jim
Annie
Columbia Reservation
Starr
Steiner
Lake Chelan
United States Supreme Court
Indians Near Starvation Over Unpaid Lands Funds
Associated Press report from Spokane dated March 10 states ColvilleReservation Indians face starvation unless funds owed for government land purchases are sent. R R Coleman of Meteor says a petition drive is underway as $1,500,000 promised by gov ernment remains unpaid after $300,000 appropriated in 1897 and the same amount the next year.
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Spokane
Colville Reservation
Towa
R. R. Coleman
Meteor
Coleman
Malag a land sale by J C Garrison and Deri field sale
J C Garrison bought three lots in Malaga new townsite from owner I M Deri field. The deal was arranged by Malaga Red Apple Real Estate agency. Washington Weather notes light mist tonight with north to east winds and forecasts similar conditions Thursday.
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J. C. Garrison
Malaga
I. M. Derifield
Red Apple Real Estate Agency
Washington Weather
Associated Press
Chelan Avenue Regrade Underway by Eagle Transfer and O Connor
The Eagle Transfer Company and J. J. O Connor contractors have a large crew working on an 80000 dollar Chelan avenue improvement contract. Work resumed early spring after last fall’s delays due to ground conditions. The project covers leveling gravel parking and sidewalking with plank walks possible. City council appointees will consult property owners about cement sidewalks replacing planks.
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Chelan Avenue
Messrs
Tupper
Rose
Godfrey
Bousquet
Storm Toll Climbs Across Southern State Narratives
Tornadoes in Brinkley and surrounding areas kill 29 and injure 74, with martial law declared and convicts mobilized. Cuthbert reports six dead and heavy property damage, while Montgomery records five flood fatalities after intense rainfall in the Alabama River region.
Legislators Barred From Pledge Alliances
Olympia reports the legislature passed an election pledge bill disqualifying candidates who signed pledges to support or oppose any measure before election. The bill also bars lawyers who accept annual corporate retainers from serving in the legislature.
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Olympia
Orchard in Fine Condition Near Omak
Dr. King report says his peach orchard near Omak finished winter in splendid condition. Trees are now being pruned and not a single spoiled bud has been found.
Judge Anderson orders not guilty verdict in Standard Oil case
In Chicago on March 10 Judge Anderson instructed the jury to acquit Standard Oil. The ruling voids most pending indictments and signals an appeal path to the circuit court and possibly the supreme court. The retrial follows a prior conviction that carried a $29,000,000 fine.
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Chicago
Anderson
Standard Oil Company
Wilkerson
Standard Oil
Washington
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Taft
Landis
Five Acres Sold North of City for 7500 Dollars
The H. R. Parshall five acre tract just north of the city sold yesterday by the Martin-Bousquet agency to George S. Merriam for 7500 dollars. Parshall took in the Merriam home on Chelan avenue, the old O. S. Sampson place, valued at 3500 dollars. Merriam plans building on the property.
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H. R. Parshall
City
Martin-Bousquet Agency
George S. Merriam
Parshall
Merriam
Chelan Avenue
O. S. Sampson Place
Wenatchee Realty Purchases Riverfront Land for Watered Ten Acre Tracts
The Wenatchee Realty and Investment company buys 160 acres across the Columbia from Wenatchee from M. S. Barrager. An East Wenatchee canal covers much of the land, a pumping plant will water the rest, and the tract will be sold as ten acre parcels.
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Wenatchee
Sisters of the Fleet View World Cruise at Sphinx Monument
A group of sailors from the American battleship fleet toured around the world and gathered at the Sphinx. The photo shows hundreds of them admiring the ancient statue as they enjoyed races and a lively day by the monument to early civilization.
Vancouver Drew the Color Line
Vancouver hotel owners barred Jack Johnson and his white wife from six hotels in a color line incident. Johnson grew frustrated traveling to different inns, finally staying at the Dominion, while an instructor George Paris aided him. Authorities searched for Johnson as he avoided confirming a fight with Jeffries. Sam Fitzpatrick, Johnson’s former manager, declared Johnson could beat any man.
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Johnson
the Dominion
George Paris
Seattle
Jeffries
Australia
Sam Fitzpatrick
Millers Discuss Merits Of Wheat In Regional Meeting
Representatives of up river mills and Seattle area firms met at the Great Northern hotel to discuss mutual interests amid rising wheat prices. Attendees included Brown of Chelan Klass of Bridgeport Thompson of Waterville Harrington and Odessa and delegates from the Washington Central section. The group favored Bluestem wheat from the Big Bend for best flour value and planned a permanent association with future meetings.
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Up-River
Great Northern
Washington Central
Mills
Messrs. Brown
Chelan
Klass
Bridgeport
Thompson
Waterville
Harrington
Odessa
Washington Central Sec
Big Bend
Tariff proposals loom for special session to cover deficit
Washington reports outline a stamp tax on telegrams and checks, a 4 cent per pound duty on coffee, and an inheritance tax among tariff measures to meet the treasury shortfall. Taft, Mac Veagh, Cannon, and Aldrich press for swift revision as insurgents push delays. The draft tariff bill mirrors wartime stamp taxes and adds a 5 percent lumber cut with hides still on the free list.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Treasury
Taft
MacVeagh
Cannon
Aldrich
Spain
Impressive Spokane Brick Block Planned by J J Browne
An immense brick building costing at least 250000 will rise on the west side of Division between Montgomery and Mansfield in Spokane. The plan features frontage on three streets and an alley rear, enclosing a central court 42 by 126 feet with 60 foot depths on the street fronts and 40 feet on the alley side.
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J. J. Browne
Division Street
Montgomery and
Mansfield Avenues
Spokane
Priest killed at Polish church in Newark
Rev. Father Erasin, rector of St. Stanislaus, was shot by three masked men in the rectory whileMass was being celebrated. Housekeeper Antonia Zwertzska was wounded. Four suspects were arrested. motive linked to church leadership disputes.
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Newark
N. J
Father Erasin
St. Stanislaus
Antonia Zwertzska
Senate Refuses Reconsideration of Schively Probe
The senate refused to reconsider a vote defeating a resolution for an investigation into alleged misconduct by Insurance Commissioner Schively. Reports from Sacramento and Benicia describe a head on collision between the Atlantic express and a local train with no injuries, unclear cause, both trains remaining on track.
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Olympia
Senate
Schively
Associated Press
Sacramento
Benecia
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Atlantic Express
Fast Mail
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Pugilist
London
Giant
England
Sailuns UK
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