Democrats Rally at Yakima County Meet and Banquet
The Yakima county democratic convention met at the courthouse with 119 delegates. A. J. Splawn was elected permanent chairman. Champ Clark backed by many but delegates were not instructed. Delegates to the state convention were chosen and a Pacific Grill banquet followed with several elected speakers and a platform endorsing progressive democratic policies.
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A. J. Splawn
Leonard Talbott
Toppenish
G. O. Shumate
Champ Clark
R. A. O’brien
Washington
Splawn
Clark
Walla Walla
H. J. Snively
C. H. Weir
Hom A. J. Splawn
W. A. Cox
Richard Winsor Jr
FE. W. Lockhart
H. H. Wende
Richard Strobach
John Ryan
Floyd Hatfield
Joe Metzger
Union Gap
H. C. Davis
Granger
A.S. Drumheller
Mabton
Margaret M. Grant
Sarah J. Davis
R. A. O'Brien
North Yakima
David Longmire
Pacific Grill
Richard Winsor
G. ©. Shumate
Floyd Hatfield, Dr. ©. H. Weir
Davis
W. D. Ronald
Seattle
John Bergensen
Moxee
Progressive revolt by Seattle leaders shifts county committees
On April 13 Seattle Roosevelters and La Follette Republicans seized the county central committee, ousting the executive group accused of planning a hand picked state convention delegation. They endorsed Roosevelt and La Follette and backed a direct primary to select delegates. Democratic leaders followed with removal of the county executive and revocation of 150 state convention delegates credentials. Woodrow Wilson supporters held a strong majority in the Democratic meeting, and both parties agreed to hold joint primaries.
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Irvin J. Bounds
Yakima County
Superior Court
F E. B. Preble
Thomas E. Grady
Smoot
Penrose
Cannon
Aldrich
Democratc Party
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Seattle
Roosevelt
and la Follette
Republican County Central Committee
Aberdeen
la Follette
Democratic Country Central Committee
Democratic County Executive Committee
Walla Walla
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson assails Washington primary law aiding Democrats
Former Seattle resident John L. Wilson accused Washington's primary law of letting Democrats and socialists choose Republicans for Congress. He said Republicans branded in Congress vote with Democrats and that he is tired of being pushed aside as the party heads towards the election. He warned Republicans cannot repudiate their leader and win.
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Spokane
John L. Wilson
Seattle
Washington
Congress
Union label bill dies in House debate
Phoenix April 13 The house passed the bill to place a union label on all state printing and sent it to the senate where a similar measure is pending.
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Phoenix
Arizona
House
Senate
North Yakima Federal Building Nears Completion
Five weeks remain to finish the federal building in North Yakima as work shifts to exterior finishing and occupancy preparations. The post office will move in first with temporary lighting and equipment, followed by land office reclamation service and federal court tenants later. furniture arrival and centralized outfitting remain unsettled. August is the likely earliest full occupancy for the post office, with full use pending furniture and final mechanical work.
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Federal
Post Office
Land Office
Reclamation Service
Federal Court
Federal Departments
Washington
Open River rally to form league in Inland Empire
Pasco Washington April 13 Open River rally planned for April 15 under the chamber of commerce will crowd several hundred delegates for a permanent league to press Congress to open the Columbia and Snake rivers to navigation before the Panama canal. The event features leaders from Washington Oregon and Idaho and a special rail fare plan promises wide attendance.
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Pasco
Wash
Inland Empire
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia
Snake Basins
Congress
Snake Rivers
W. D. Lyman
Walla Walla
State of Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Celilo
Panama Canal
Pacific
Upper Columbia
M. E. Hay
Washington
James Hawley
Idaho
Heltfield
R. (. Beach
Lewiston
N. W. Durham
Lauchlin MacLean
Spokane
Joseph H. Teal
W. 8. Smallwood
Portland
J. A. Munday
Vancouver
Oregon
Judge W. K. Gay Resigns Amid Salary Dispute
Superior Judge Wilson R. Gay informed Governor Hay of his resignation effective April 30. He stated the salary is inadequate for his needs.
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W. K. Gay
Seattle
Wilson R. Gay
Hay
Oregon Hop Acreage Greatly Increased
North Yakima reports from Salem that Oregon hop acreage will rise by 10 000 acres this year due to new plantings. Hop men doubt the figure but expect higher prices to spark expansion led by A M Jerman adding 5 acres and Livesley expanding 100 acres with other yards growing 10 to 50 acres each. The crop outlook is described as splendid.
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North
Yakima
Salem
Ore
A. M. Jerman
Livesley
Toppenish Boys After Prize in Potato Contest
H M Gilbert reports 123 Toppenish youths have joined the Yakima Boys Potato club as registration climbs. He hopes local growers win the prize, though he notes strong competition from other districts and outsiders.
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Toppenish
H. M. Gilbert
Boys’ Potato Club
Yakima
Gilbert
Progress and Prosperity Evoke Big North Yakima Gathering
Reports to General Agent Burdick of the Northern Pacific indicate a large turnout in North Yakima on April 19 and 20. Special cars are already arranged from Seattle Spokane and Tacoma with likely more following, signaling a multi-city arrival and strong expansion of the movement.
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North Yakima
Burdick
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Jury Cannot Agree in Lewis Case After 24 Hours
The jury in the cage of E. G. Lewis failed to reach a verdict in 24 hours and was locked up tonight by United States District Judge Amidon in St. Louis.
Horses Promised for Floral Parade at Blossom Festival
Yakima hotel manager Schroeder leads preparations for a horse section in the Blossom Festival parade. About forty riders and teams expect to enter including light harness trotters pacers and draft teams from Cascade Mill Brewery Yakima Grocery Flint-Shaw and other firms. Aimed at April 10 afternoon display with Yakima Driving Club officers coordinating events and livery horses also promised for the street pageant.
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Schroeder
Yakima Hotel
Yakima Driving Club
Mr. Schroeder
Pat Mullins
Cascade Mill
Brewery
Yakima Grocery Company
Flint
Harris Leaves Harris Ansart to Join Orchard Firm
After three years in the hardware trade as Harris Ansart on South First Street, Mr. Harris withdraws to pursue larger opportunities. He will not leave the city and now aligns with Yakima Valley Orchard Company, taking roles in insurance and real estate within the new concern.
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Harris
Harris- Ansart Company
South First Street
Yakima
Growers Gain Control in Northwest Fruit Exchange
Portland reports the Northwest Fruit Exchange has swallowed growers by selling enough stock to give growers control, a deal growers were asked to join though they opposed it, believing growers and commission men shared conflicting business interests.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest Fruit Exchange
Public Lands Opening Near Tieton Draws Enquiries
Officials of the United States land office report ongoing inquiries about the opening of public lands near Tieton. The news has reached every state, with widespread interest noted in the potential availability of a few acres for settlement.
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Uniited States Laws Office
Union
Pennsylvania primaries tilt toward Roosevelt in split race
Roosevelt appears to lead in Pennsylvania with about half the congressional districts reporting and an expected strong showing at the state convention. In Philadelphia Taft gains several national delegates while Wilson sweeps the Democratic vote, and the soft fruit market in Wenatchee and Yakima faces large crop challenges this fall.
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Wenatchee
Yakima
Daily World
Towa
Consignee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Taft
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Wilson
Visitor in North Yakima on Burlington Line
A son of the late Admiral Sehley visited North Yakima on Saturday afternoon aboard a Burlington private car while traveling the Northern Pacific route. He is a director of the Northern Pacific and was seen with CC Burdick, the railroad’s general agent in the area, as he headed eastward. Spokane County Endorses for Teddy. Spokane, April 13. The Spokane County Republican Committee endorsed Roosevelt for president after Taft forces were defeated in a significant vote.
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Admiral Sehley
North Yakima
Northern Pacific Railsway
Burlington
CC Burdick
Northern Pacific
Spokane County
Teddy
Spokane
Blues Trouble Mentioned As Liver Aid Mock Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Fills as a remedy for sluggish liver and overall blues. It claims the pills purge billions of poison from the system and promote better feelings, urging readers to try them at Red Cross Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Red Cross Pharmacy
Doctor Rosshei Physician and Surgeon
Dr Rosshei is a physician and surgeon with an office over Janeck Drug Store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut Corner. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm. He serves as a member of the Pension Board.
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Janeck Drug Store
Chestnut
Pension Board
Tomato growers urged to help solve yellow blight mystery
H. B. Humphrey of Washington State College Pullman requests tomato growers to assist plant pathologists by supplying data this season. A data questionnaire will be sent to volunteers to shorten the study period and advance understanding of the yellow blight causative organism.
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Wrolesvor II
Humphrey
State College At
Pullman
Department of
H. Bo Humphrey
Pullman Washington
Strong Work, Be Kind for Wise Thinking
A reflective note emphasizes that happiness stems from kindness and effort. It links strength to diligent work and thoughtful consideration, urging action aligned with wisdom as a daily practice.
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Ruskin
Polk Seatt le directory note in Oregon and Washington
Polk's Gazetteer is a business directory detailing cities towns and villages in Oregon and Washington. It offers descriptive sketches of places, their locations shipping facilities and a classified directory of businesses and professions.
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Oregon
Washington
RK. L. Polk &O., Inc
Seattle
Wash
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