Delusion of a Yakima Valley Electric Line Network
A proposed Northern Pacific move to acquire the Transportation company may block a valleywide electric line network. Officials fear duplication of lines is unlikely and growth could be slowed as franchises pass to the railroad, harming local development and public access to electric service.
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Yakima Valley
Moxee
Wide Hollow
North Yakima
Northern Pacific
N. P
Hill
George Donald
G Street
Transportation Company
Naches Valley
Cameron
Messrs
Harriman
Moxes
Naches
Selah
Pacffc
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Suit to Enforce Sale of White Bluffs Land in Benton County
L A Dash and others sue John R McKeand and Benton County Abstract Co in Benton County Superior Court to compel performance of a land sale contract for the south half of section 14 township 14 north range 26 east Willamette meridian near White Bluffs on the Columbia River. Weil acted as agent to sell the land, valued around 65 dollars per acre, with strong future value. All parties are well known locally.
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Superior Court
Benton County
L. A. Dash
John R. McKeand
Benton County Abstract Co
Section 14
Township 14
Range 26
Willamette Meridan
White Bluffs
Columbia River
F. M. Weil
Weil
Brother Takes Stand in Lyons Murder Trial
Frank B. Allyn, 20, brother of Mrs. Georgia Allyn Sampson, testified about the fatal November 1 shooting of Harry Sampson. He described Harry staggering into the dining room and dying without a word, and said a cocked rifle and a box of cartridges were found near the doorway to the pantry.
Change Wanted in Ordinance Regarding Speed Limit
Autoists push to raise city speed limit from eight to twelve or fifteen miles per hour. Councilman Mull brought the proposal before the city council, but it was laid over amid objections from two council members who fear danger on Yakima avenue. Police report motorists repeatedly speed on West Yakima avenue and a child narrowly escaped injury on Fifth Avenue. The car’s number and owner are with the police.
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Mull
Yakima Avenue
West Yakima Avenue
Fifth Avenue
State fair grounds to be rebuilt with new facilities
Workmen dismantle current structures as plans unfold for a north south boulevard west of the grand stand. A new main entrance shifts north and multiple new buildings including a machinery hall a poultry building and a pavilion are planned along with improved utilities and a track paddock. Commissioners have not yet named replacements for resignations and retirements.
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State Fair Commissioners
Remy
L. O. Janeck
Messrs
BE. G. Peck
L. H. Linbarger
Dickinson
Seattle
County Physician Dr Thomas Tetreau to remain in office
County commissioners decided not to appoint a new county physician and health officer now, delaying the decision for three months. Dr Thomas Tetreau will continue in office at least until July 1, having served the post for some time and studied sanitary systems in the eastern states to stay informed for future needs.
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Thomas Tetreau
Terreau
Purse Offered Jeff Johnson Fight Shocks San Francisco
Pincus and Harris report an offer from H Fitzhugh to match Jeffries and Johnson in a purse double the Johnson Burns amount. Jeffries backers say a trip to Australia may follow and have wired Jeffries awaiting reply. Tulsa trial of Governor Haskell on land fraud charges continues with defense seeking to quash indictments and arguments adjourned for the day.
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San Francisco
Pincus & Harris
H. Fitzhugh
Melbourne
Australia
Jeffries
Johnson
Johnson-Burns
Tulsa
Haskell
Bush
Weston Delayed by Rain. Arrives Wooster en Route
Weston reaches Wooster from Canton despite heavy rains delaying travel. The 38 mile journey from Canton was slowed by wet roads as Weston plans to depart tomorrow for Ashland.
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Weston
Wooster
Ohio
Canton
Ashland
Henry Bros Secure New Irrigation Well Near Weisberger Orchards
Henry Brothers on Tuesday became owners of a well with water sufficient to irrigate 20 acres of orchard across the roadway from the Weisberger land. The 150 foot well was drilled by BE M Churchill, with first water at 70 feet and three flows encountered. A gasoline engine pumps water for irrigation, and neighbors F L Miller and Mrs Haltide have also drilled wells and installed pumping plants.
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Henry Brothers
BE. M. Churchill
F. L. Miller
Henry Bros
Prominent Attorneys Appear In Court For Contempt
Spokane April 6 Judge E H Sullivan of the superior court appeared before Judge Huneke to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for repeating testimony given before the Grand Jury to Attorneys for Judge Gordon. Attorney Nuzum faced the same charge and Attorney P Sullivan was accused of talking to witnesses. The accused offered no denial and argued there is no law forbidding a witness from repeating testimony. No decision was expected today.
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Spokane
E. H. Sullivan
Superior Court
Huneke
Gordon
Nuzum
P. ©. Sullivan
County Treasurer to Detrain Goods
Delinquent taxes will be handled by County Treasurer Frank Bond this year. Notices were sent for taxes due by March 5 and a period allowed for payment. If unpaid, the treasurer will seize personal property enough to cover the debt and sell at auction as required by law.
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Frank Bond
Schwab Warns Steel Industry Faces Darker Times
Charles M Schwab of United States Steel Co said in New York that the steel market is in a far worse state than in 1890. He declared the business is in a discouraging condition and that steel is now either prince or pauper.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Co
Carnegie
Elderly Woman Dies in Willow Creek House Fire
Huntington Oregon April 6 Mrs hh A Lockett an elderly woman burned to death as a fire destroyed her Willow Creek home twenty miles from here today Her aged husband severely burned trying to rescue her.
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Huntington
Oregon
Hh. A. Lockett
Willow Creek
Boxes Go 10 Olympia: Chinatown Cases in Supreme Court
Five Chinese restaurant keepers charged with violating city box maintenance rules will have a supreme court hearing in Olympia on a habeas corpus petition. The defense, led by H J Snively, seeks a test case to settle ordinance validity, with city attorney Frank J Rien arguing the city's side.
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Supreme Court
Olympia
H. J. Snively
Celestials
Frank J. Rien
Samhenge
Seattle
Yakima
County Lands Classification Plan Aims at Permanent Value
Yakima county Assessor J W Sindall asks the county commissioners to authorize a competent board to classify all lands and improvements. The plan would standardize first to fourth class land, map each tract, and compare values countywide to reduce dissension and provide a lasting basis for assessments. The commissioners favor the idea and will study it further.
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Sindall
Yakima County
Clare
Annothher
Ma. Sinclair
Workers to Parade for Hosiery Duty Increase
About fifteen to twenty thousand women and girls employed in Pennsylvania knitting mills will march through Washington in a monster demonstration to press for a higher tariff on imported hosiery. The rally is organized by the National Association of Underwear and Hosiery Manufacturers.
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Philadelphia
Knitting Mills
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Rees
Benton County Abstract Company
First National Bank of North
DR. 1. Tetreau
Blo
Jeff Johnson
Nob Hill
Schwab
Suprime
O. Experis
J. W. Sindall
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