Thirty Armour Cars Each Day Move to Support Northwest Harvest
Superintendent Moline expects nearly two hundred refrigerator cars will be sent from the valley this week to the Northern Pacific at St Paul for fruit shipments. Movements indicate continued car orders, with 150 to 200 cars anticipated as pears and peaches begin moving from Yakima, Walla Walla, and lower valley areas. Prices for pears hover around two to three cents per pound amid volatile markets in Chicago and the East.
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Armour
Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul
Northwest
Tharvestuig
Genmr
Moline
Vidley
Yakima
Walla Walla
Prailroad
Selah
Chicago
Northwest Apples Could Become Main Industry Says Spokane Leader
H L Moody of Spokane told Chicago Irrigation Association the Northwest may turn apples into its chief industry as climate and soil favor Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. He cited vast undeveloped lands west of the meridian and projected irrigation capable crops, urging expansion to meet rising demand and population growth.
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Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
West
Northwest
Chicago Irrigation Association
la Salle Hotel
Charles F. Fishback
Alr
Moody
United States
Ystameridian
California St
Appie
America
Yakima County Assessor Reports 1910 Property Valuation Gains
Yakima County's total assessed value rises to 33 076 855 with real and personal property gains over 1909. Exemptions total 1 700 905 personal property valuation 5 798 185 and Northwest Light and Power property to be added per state tax commission.
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Yakima County
Sindall
Northewest Light and Water Company
State Tax Commission
Public Service Corporations
Northwest Light & Water Company
Temperance Folks Meet in Convention in Yakima County
Yakima county prohibitionists plan to run a ticket in the fall campaign after winning a primary ballot slot last fall. The convention at the courthouse adopted resolutions upholding prohibition platforms and urging cooperation with the Anti-Saloon League while calling for strict enforcement of law and for a new party alignment beyond Republican and Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
F. L. Miller
J. W. Mohr
C. R. Harrris
Court House
Anti-Saloon League
Brothers May Run Against Each Other for County Commissioner
In Yakima County Washington two brothers may oppose each other for county commissioner in District No 1 The Selah Grange endorses Jim Lancaster brother of Sheriff Joe Lancaster noting the Selah Wenus valleys lack representation for eight years and urging voters to elect Lancaster a fruit grower and active rancher trusted in the community
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Selah Grange
Jim Lancaster
Joe Leancaster
Selah
Wenas
Yakima County
State of Washington
Wenus
Board of County Commissioners
Selah Grange No
Washington
Selah Valley
County Auditor Endorses Fair Property Valuation Method
The county auditor’s office supports using actual valuations from deputies rather than field assessments. It notes cooperation with the company in court hearings and says the fairest assessment in the county’s history has been achieved this season.
Letters reveal San Diego fireman suicide after killing wife and son
Bert Durham a former city fireman killed his wife and son and wounded two firefighters before he shot Captain Sampsell and then killed himself. While insane, he wrote letters explaining his actions and directions for burial. He read accounts of his crimes after buying a newspaper and then died hours later in a hospital.
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San Diego
Cal
Aue
Bert Durham
Durham
Engine House No
Sampsell
Yakima Growers Seek Long Term Cannery Lease Terms
A growers committee led by W J Huxtable J E Shannon and Alfred H Henry will negotiate with cannery owner C B Russell to lease the Yakima valley plant under multi year terms. EF Sheppard of Seattle may help arrange management if operated seasonally. Machinery from California must be installed within 20 days, a challenge for peach and pear work.
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W. J. Huxtable
J. FE. Shannon
Alfred H. Henry
C. B. Russell
Yakima Valley
Mr. Bussell
Bussell
Commercial Club
EF. Sheppard
Seattle
Passed
California
Yakima
Dragged Criminal From Refuge in San Francisco
Joseph A. Wedling, accused of murdering Alma Kellner of Louisville, was arrested in San Francisco after hiding in a Third Street lodging house for 24 hours. He denied the crime, claimed flight from his brother in law Louis Arnold, and said he learned of the case from newspapers. Detectives assert strong links include the victim’s bloody clothing found at Wedling’s home and other circumstantial evidence.
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San Francisco
Cal
Joseph A. Wedling
Alma Kellner
Louisville
St. Johns
Burke and Ryan
Wendling
Louis Arnold
France
Madeline Arnold
Arnold
Carney
South
Sacramento
North Yakima Anticipates Refrigerator Car Inspection
Three Northern Pacific officials visited North Yakima on Saturday to inspect refriger ator rolling stock and assess conditions in the valley. The party included Wilson, Gilman of St Paul, and DeForce, traveling from Tacoma and Kittitas, where many cars await fruit transport. They arrived about 6 am and stayed several hours before continuing east.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
North Yakima
Mr. Wilson
G. H. Gilman
St. Paul
J. L. DeForce
Tacoma
Kittitas
Yakima
Alice Roosevelt Longworth Happy Over Ohio Gubernatorial Loss
Washington July 30 Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth says she is glad her husband Nicholas Longworth lost the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. She notes she prefers Newport Washington and Long Island society and has no gubernatorial plans for her husband despite the defeat.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Ohi
Longworth
Half Force Laid Off in Tieton Project Work
Surveying crews have been reduced as only one party will continue work. Mrs. A B Larson visits her son Shirley Parker on the sound.
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Tieton
Mrs
A. B. Larson
Son
Shirley Parker
Cement sidewalk bids opened and accepted by city
Cement sidewalk bids were opened and accepted indicating major City Council work. The meeting covered street friction and scheduling with bids from Travers Co and Micklejohn and improvements on Yakima avenues Seventh Avenue South paving, and new electric lights at Yakima Heights.
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Yakima Heights
Addiison
Ety Engineer's Department
Street Commissioner's Department
City Engineer's Department
South Third B Street
Chestnut
Maple, Travers & CG
Fifth Avenue
Yakima
Gtreec
Pred Micklejohn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sixth Avenue
Fred Micklejohn
Third Avenue
Chestnut Street
Travers & Co
Nuches
Ninth Street
Bruenn
Second Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Maple Streets
South Fight Avenue
B Street
West A
Fourth Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
Paradis & Co
Madden & Peickert
Jefferson Street
North Ninth
Garfield Avenue
General Improvement Committee
West Yakima
Summit View
Miles Avenues
South Sixth Avenue
Pine Streets
Dills
North Yakima
South First
Walnut Streets
Weatherwax
Mother Kills Four Babies in Cal Drops Tragedy
In Anticoh California a mother, Mrs Joseph Melle, drowned four children aged five months to six years in a tub. Two older siblings fled for help as Sheriff Veale arrived. the mother remained calm claiming insanity and fear of losing her mind.
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Anticoh
Cal
Joseph Melle
Brown Hills
Bernal
Vernal
Leona
Ramona
Tetund
TH. RN. Veale
Littl Ramona
Realizing Condition Gans Leaves for Home
Prescott Arizona August 1 Joe Gans former lightweight champion and prize ring star left for Baltimore in a weakened state from consumption. He longs to see his children and mother before death and it is doubtful he can survive the journey home. He has a continuous cough but has not wasted in appearance.
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Prescott
Arizona
Joe Gains
Baltimore
Gans
Hackett Sisters Return From Seattle
Mrs. I. J. Hackett and Agnes Hackett have returned from Seattle, bringing news of their travels and experiences from the trip.
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Mrs. I. J. Hackett
Agnes Hackett
Seattle
Ellensburg urges Yakima to wait on canal extension
E H Snowden secretary of the High Line Canal company says Ellensburg protests planned against extending the canal into Yakima county. He notes an eight mile tunnel would spike costs and delay work in Kittitas, and argues Yakima should wait until the main canal is finished then widen it as part of the Yokima project.
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High Line Canal Company
Ellensburg
Yakima County
E. H. Snowden
Sunnyside District
Mr. Snowden
Kittitas
Anderson
Yakima
Yokima
Work halted at Selah quarry amid unclear Olympia order
Work has stopped at the Selah quarry by order from Olympia though the motive is not known. It is said motors needed for stone crushing are delayed, convicts and stockade are ready, and the Walla Walla crew could begin within 24 hours once equipment arrives. A letter to Olympia explains no further action is required for now.
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Selah
Olympia
Walla Walla
Convieta
Spain May Declare War on Vatican After Conference
At a royal conference in Seville King Alfonso and Premier Canalejas announced the recall of Marquise Emilio De Ojeda as ambassador to the Vatican. They signaled that rupture with the Vatican was inevitable over concordat revisions and non Catholic worship insignia. Don Jaime, the pretender, issued a manifesto hinting Carlists may march, while Canalejas presses an anti clerical program with Alfonso's backing.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Alfonso
Canalejas
Marquise
Emilio de Ojeda
Vatican
Senor Canalejas
Don Jaime
Alphonso
Peaches Bring Higher Prices in Strong Chicago Market
Chicago fruit dealers report a very strong peach market with extremely light receipts. Only eight ears of southern peaches and sparse shipments from California and the Northwest drive higher prices, with peaches at 1.50 to 1.90 per box and market comments about poor color and maturity in some lots. Receipts for early apples are especially light and northwest fruit commands strong prices.
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Chicago
Denney & Company
Tiiny
Wil Hibertus
California
Imperial Valley
California Elbertas
Thompson
Fresno
President Cranes summoned to Beverly for west tour
Senator Crane was summoned by the president at Beverly to tour the west, including Seattle, to study political conditions. The move aims to gain firsthand information and reinforce confidence in Crane. The visit is not linked to the Balinger PInchot dispute and the president canceled three fall engagements.
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Crane
Beverly
N. Y
Seattle
Crang
Ballings
Washington
Panama
Provincetown
Massachusetts
Portland
Maine
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Pr Dent
Sunnyside Condemnation Case Set In Superior Court
Condemnation proceedings filed by North Coast Railway challenge its right of way through Sunnyside. Defendants include Abraham K L Black and wife H Lloyd Miller Sunnyside Realty Co A L Cafferty wife and M Scott and wife. Property described as Lot 6 in Block B Shaw's addition. Case set for September 12.
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North Coast Railway
Sunnyside
Abraham K. L. Black
H. Lloyd Miller
Sunnyside Realty Company
A. L. Cafferty
M. Scott
Shaw
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Gaines
Temperance
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Republic
Prohibition Party
John Roberts
J. V. Mor
Morton L. Rose
Joe Lancaster
Jim
Levters
Fruit Producers Select Committee
Northern Pacific
Alice Longworth
Doolittle
Sloan
Wills
Selah Quarry
Middle West
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