End of Bloody Days in Sight as Sultan Abdication Looms
Constantinople April 26. Abdul Hamid’s deposition seems certain and Mohammed Rachad Effendi is expected to be proclaimed within days. The scene at Yildiz Palace ends with Sc efket’s forces forcing Albanian surrender, while clergy and Unionists push abdication under ecclesiastical law. In Alexandrette refugees tell of 100000 Armenians besieged by 50000 Moslems near Meurtyal, with plans by foreign navies to land to aid, but authorities block intervention.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Mohammed Rachad Effendi
Selamlik
Committee On Union and Progress
Mohammedan League
National Assembly
Mohammed Rachel
Yildiz
Scefket
Alexandretta
Meurtyal
Deurtyal
Bees Dislodge Colony From City Chimney
A beehive inside the unused chimney at 189 North Second Street was cleared after a fire caused by a heating stove. Mrs. Beardsley and family investigated smoke and buzzing, finding the blocked chimney filled with honey and three coal beds of sweets hauled away. A small boy, smoke, and a long pole helped drive the bees out.
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North Second Street
D. S. Beardsley
Apple yield outlook for region shows below normal crops
Orchard reports indicate apples will yield below normal with Spitzenbergs Rome Beauties and Davis varieties all forecasting smaller crops due to last year’s heavy harvest. Old orchards struggle to produce large quantities while new bearing trees may offset total annual apple production to near last year’s aggregate. Stone fruits fare well except frost hit areas. Pears uncertain. cannery work depends on pear yields.
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Davis
Rome
Russell
Strahorn Seen Ready to Profit Despite Road Mystery
In Spokane legal skirmishes over the North Coast railway, Robert Strahorn dodges where funds come from and future routes. He describes $2.5 million spent mostly on Spokane terminal lands, with $300,000 on construction. He forecasts 100 miles of the North Coast into Yakima this year and outlines plans toward Portland Tacoma Seattle, plus lines to Tekoa Walla Walla and connections to the Milwaukee.
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Spokane
Robert Strahorn
Hill Legal Department
North Coast
Portland Telegram
Hill
Strahorn
J. B. Kerr
Portland
North Bank Road
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Seattle
Cascades
Cowlitz Pass
Yakima
Leeper Favored for Census Supervisor Role in District
Spanish War veterans urge Senator Jones to appoint Herrban Leeper to supervise the 18th census in this Washington district. Leeper has been recommended by veterans who fought in the Philippines and faces no local opposition in Yakima County. The post pays 1500 dollars plus one dollar per thousand names enumerated.
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Herrban Leeper
Post Office
Washington
Senator Jones
Philippines
Yakima County
Leeper
Jones
Alex. Sloan
County Republican Committee
Words to Freeze the Soul
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recalls doctors saying his son had consumption and a hopeless case. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with his sons recovery after three weeks of use, calling it infallible for coughs and colds and offering a trial bottle free through C C Case drug store.
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Geo. FE. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
C. C. Case's
When Sunshine and Sorrow Meet in Faithful Life
A reflective meditation on weather not determining mood, urging courage in hardship. It speaks of storms and sunshine, resilience, and the belief that life remains worthwhile with brighter days ahead. The verses reassure readers that sorrow fades and hope endures.
Minerals At Alaska Fair Show Bright Local Interest
Excerpts describe Yakima county mineral exhibits for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair. Yakima managers collect coal gold brick and cement for the Yakima building. Districts debate contributions to A Y P funds tied to toll bridge decisions with Wapato pledging funds but urging countywide fairness. General sentiment favors strong county representation and balanced support.
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E. J. Haasze
Yakima
Haasze
Yakima Heating Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Yakima Heating company were filed with the county auditor. Incorporators are Alex Miller, A D L Larson, O A Fechter, H B Scudder, and John L Hughes. Capital stock is $100,000 with a 50 year corporate life. The company may erect heating plants and pipes, sell heat, construct water works, electric and gas plants, store oil, lease lands, conduct a commission business, and borrow money.
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Yakima Heating Company
Alex. Miller
A. D L. Larson
O. A. Fechter
H. B. Scudder
John L. Hughes
Herald
Clever theft by 11 year old nets fines and mercy
Seattle April 24 An 11 year old, Fred Newell son of Frank Newell of Kent, ran up a grocery bill of 87 dollars using forged notes and planned purchases. He will spend the rest of the year at Mercer Island while his father pays 60 dollars and the store bears the rest. The boy admitted forging notes and using small goods to fake payment and candy as proceeds.
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Seattle
Fred Newell
Frank
Newell
Kent
Mercer Island
Frater
J. Biggs
Biggs
Young Newell
Young
Judge Holds Father and Grocer Shared Responsibility
In a case mixing commerce and suspicion the judge apportioned fault between the father and the grocery store proprietor, citing lack of ordinary common sense as a key factor despite prior purchases including cheese and Pearline.
Electric Bitters Featured In Warning And Cure Claim
Swept over Niagara tale warns of river danger and careless boatmen. An ad claims Electric Bitters cure backache and kidney ills including dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease with a testimonial from J R Blankenship of Belk Tennessee. Bottle priced 50 cents at C C Case's drug store.
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Niagara
Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk, Tenn
Cc. C. Case
Methodist Oppose Sunday Fair Opening
SEATTLE April 26 The Methodist Episcopal Ministerial association will appoint a committee to approach fair officials and protest the Sunday opening of the exposition.
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Methodist
Seattle
The
Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Association
Through service offer risks continuity to eastern cities
A brief note observes a new through service proposal may threaten ongoing continuity of rail or transit links to key eastern cities, signaling potential disruption or reorganization in scheduled routes.
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St. Paul
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