Voice of the People argues for electric rail lines to North Yakima
A Yakima letter writer urges the city to grant a street franchise only if a high priority electric railroad system is built to reach the valley below the Gap and Sunnyside. The author warns without such lines local business will drain away to Puget Sound and the East, stunting North Yakima’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
The
Herald
Ious
Tiig
Donald Company
North
Natchez
Cowitche
Ahtanum
Moxee
North Yakima
Yakima City
Union Way
Puget Sound
Republic
Donate
Zillah
Sunnyside
No PL
N. P
Toppenish
North Yakima urged to build lower valley road and electric lines
WM. P. Sawyer argues for rapid development of transport and banking in the lower Yakima Valley. He notes Toppenish Sunnyside Wapato growth and proposes an electric rail system connecting key towns to N P stations. He urges prioritizing North Yakima as the central hub to capture regional business opportunities.
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Toppenish
Grange
Sunnyside
Wapato
North Yakima
Donald
N. P
North Yaima
Yakima
WM. P. Sawyer
Bicycle Tax Proposal Highlighted In Yakima Ordinance Debate
July 29 1905 North Yakima reflects on enforcement of the sidewalk riding ban. Pedestrians and cyclists claim street conditions force riders onto sidewalks. Citizens urge city to fix streets and consider a $1 bicycle tax to fund cycling needs.
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Ane
North
Yakima
The
Herald
Mother Protests City Health Neglect North Yakima 1905
A mother criticizes North Yakima officials for lax sanitary enforcement. She urges using funds to improve streets and bicycle paths to reduce health risks. She condemns health boards for focusing on talk over action, noting dirty alleys back yards and insufficient inspections. North Yakima July 31 1905.
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Herald
North Yakima
Yakima
Natchez
Soda Springs Resort Promises Cozy Health Escape
Describes Soda Springs grounds near Yakima with cottonwood shade and a river, praising manager Paul G. Kruger and his wife. Vivid scene of tents, children, music, and clean meals. Recommends soda water treatment and sponge bath for fatigue after long hikes. Mentions Jackson’s parlors for grooming on Yakima avenue.
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Paul G. Kruger
Yakima
Milwaukee Road Passenger Trains Offer Superior Service
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway highlights the Pioneer Limited St Paul to Chicago the Milwaukee Short Line Omaha to Chicago and the South West Limited Kansas City to Chicago. It touts its own sleepers with longer higher wider berths and superior service protected by the block system with connections to trans continental lines in Union Depots. H S Rowe General Agent Portland Oregon 134 Third Street corner Alder.
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Pioneer Limited
St. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
South-West Limited
Kansas City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Union
H. S. Rowe
Portland
Oregon
Third Street
Corner Alder
Haunted House Death and Tricks At Summer Resort
Fragmented OCR notes tell of a man named Jenkins who killed himself after a confrontation with Scroggins, leading to a claim the house is haunted and avoidance by tenants. Other bits mention a mean prank at a summer resort and gossip about a veranda chat with married ladies. An advertisement for Berry crates and fruit boxes appears with state-law compliant parts.
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Cholly
Percy
J. M. Brown
Horticultural Union
Northern Pacific Exposition Ticket Rates Set for Portland
The Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland runs June 1 to October 15. From North Yakima individual tickets go on sale May 29 at 12.35 dollars for 30 days. Ten or more party tickets cost 9.20 dollars with a 10 day limit. Large groups 100 plus get 9.20 dollars with seven day limit and no stopovers. Contact M. B. Meeks agent for arrangements.
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Portland
North Yakima
Meeks
Agt
Foresters America Meeting Tickets Sold at Buffalo
Supreme N. P. RY. Court Foresters America plans a Buffalo gathering from August 22 to 26. Tickets will be issued at 82.70 with sales on August 14 and 15. Return limit is 60 days from sale date. M. S. Meeks, Agent. Also Coffin Bros. offer discounted horses and saddles.
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Buffalo
N. Y
N. P
M. S. Meeks
Notice to creditors in estate of Cassie M Burk
Administrator Josiah S Burk provides a one year claims period from July 12 1905 for creditors and others to present claims with vouchers. Claims must be submitted to Ira M Krutz’s office Ward block North Yakima Washington. First publication July 12 last publication August 9. The Washington Real Estate Agency has moved to room 6 Metzger building Moore Clothing Co.
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Cassie M
Burk
Ira M. Krutz
North Ya
Superior Court of
Washington
Yakima
John H. Hubard
John H. Hubbard
Elizabeth A. Hubbard
Dare
North Yakima
Yakima County
Perison
Elizabeth A Aubburn
Washington Real Estate Agency
Metzger
Moore Clothing Co
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Voice of
People
Park Theatre
North Yakima, Wash
Orpheum Stock Co
Maude
Sudney
Gavat
Rockies
Nagler
Cornet Band
Orpaheum Theatre
S. Second St
Jackson
Yakima Avenue
Ered L. Danegk
Prescription Department
Fred L. Janeck
Grand Carnival
Wash
Nat Reiss
Southern Carnival CO
Madam Lisiens
Bet
Jayne
Milwaukee
Coffin Bros
Old Scroggins
Scroggins
Dennis
Scott
Lacey
Philadelphia Press
Northern Pacific Railway
N. P. RY
Court, Foresters America
J. W. Dav
Rg County
Othelo
Seal the Superior Gaurt
Ube
Court House
United States
Vasima Avenue
Second Street
State of Washington
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