Protest Over Natchez Avenue Paving Wins One Side
A Yakima council vote adopted a $75,000 Natchez avenue paving plan despite a large signed remonstrance. The protest argued against full-length paving due to cost and limited local benefit, while officials urged progress and city prestige. Apple pool planned by Hickey and Gilbert to unite Yakima Valley growers for better prices, with circulars sent to growers.
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Natchez Avenue
Yakima, Wash
M. W. Porter
Anna Jungst
A. R. McWain
T. J. Lynch
D. Ll. Stone and Son
C. O. Rodman
John G. Boyle
J. G. Boyle
C. Pollock
J. O. Cull
Yakima Avenue
Northern Pacific Railroad
North Yakima
City of Destiny
Central Washington
Yakima
Hickey & Gilbert
Yakima Valley
Mr. Gilbert
Ers
State Railroad Commissioners Visit Yakima for Tour
Two of the three Washington railroad commissioners, Chairman Harry B. Fairchild and John H. McMillen, with Secretary Will Lysons, toured Yakima to meet shippers and discuss needed railroad legislation. They urged moral suasion to ease transportation friction and promised to address car shortages, planning another visit during the state fair and inviting local complaints to be sent to Spokane.
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Washington Railroad Commission
Harry 8. Fairchild
John H. McMillen
Will Lysons
Walla Walla
Yakima
Commercial Club
Fairchild
McMillen
North Yakima
Washington
Spokane
Auditors dispute Benton county debt to Yakima county
Prosser Bulletin reports Auditor Newcomb claims Benton owes Yakima 310,861.71 after calculating net indebtedness and Yakima’s assessed value shared by Benton. Auditor Gloyd disputes much of the amount, arguing credits from current expenses cash and state property should reduce Benton’s liability.
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Auditor -Newcomb
Benton County
Yaklima
Yakima County
Yakifia County
Benton
Gloyd
Yakima
Newcomb
County Commissioners Review Property Assessments
The board of county commissioners sits as a board of equalization to hear taxpayer complaints about assessments. The Northern Pacific rail line via tax adjuster Jay Sedgwick seeks reduction from 9240 to 7920 per mile. Mortgage holders are summoned to appear within five days to justify why their securities should not be raised. Pearl Bellie serves as clerk as routine work continues and courthouse issues are on tomorrow’s agenda.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Northern Pacific Railroad
Jay Sedgewick
Teats
Pearl Bell Ie
We write insurance that insures E G Peck broker
An insurance broker named E G Peck promotes coverage offerings. The prompt text presents a broker identity and a postal or address fragment, suggesting basic advertising language.
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Peck
Ordinance Creates Paid Fire Department in City
City council passed a paid fire department ordinance after debate on staffing and fire protection. The measure includes five paid firefighters, sleeping quarters at the engine house, and a modern fire alarm system, with support from an insurance surveyor. Also approved were drainage adjustments, health board appointment for Dr. Rossiter, and referral of a gas franchise ordinance to the attorney.
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Bull
Dudley
Sinclair
Thompson
Pany
Cinvecciee
Billups
FU Gas
Kas Fae Lee
Hayes
Freeman
Pais
Ciedsenhee Arriba i
WBNS
Young & Donovan
Philip McCabe
Geo. C. Hunter
C. E. Forsyth
Sal- Buy Hie
Seth Iseiads Eevee
A. L. Mook
R. G. Carvasso
W. H. Carver
J. C
Dave Clark
A. J. Squires
PD. Lambert
Davis
Ben Sandmire
Northwest Peeesneree Co
Morag Me Checey
Yakima Abstract “and Title Co
Vee
Yakima Herald
Seever
Lane
Police
Fecehter
Brooker
Forsythe
Ll. B. Rinehart
W. FL McCoy
North Yakima Milling Company
C. BE. McEwen
I. BE
Buckholtz
Owly Professional Services
Longuet
Abeling Hardware
Cascade Lumber Co
Dan Encees
Oweeal
St. Paul & Tacoma “Lumber Co
J.P. Mc ‘Afferty
Yakima Transfer Co
Hackhiré
O. Adams
Pyibometh
Blumauer-Frank Drug Co
Yakima Hardware Company
H. M. Helliesen
Ie. O. Keck
Sevee
H. Grant
H. Downey
James Hamilton
W. W. Melwin
W. E. Wright
North Yakima Fire Department
P. &. Telephone Co
Pioneer Bindery
B. L. Bull
Hrtung Hardware Co
T. W. Berry
A. K. Sinclair
Jack Kauffman
W. E. Townsend
Jones-Gandy Co
John Oldhouse
M. Keene
Capital Hill
West Side
Schanno
Fechter
Rossiter
Board of Health
Changes in Morticultural Department Leader Named
F A Huntley becomes commissioner of horticulture and replaces Van Holderbeck. He plans renovations and more office space and an exhibit showing fruit and vegetable progress from every section, with photographs and a state-wide display for visitors.
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F. A. Huntley
van Holderbeck
Tacoma Newa
Huntley
Betack County
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First National Bank
North Yakima, Wash
United States Depositary
W. M. Ladd
Chas. Carpenter
W. L. Steinweg
A. B. Cline
F. J. Tickner
Antlers” Hotel
Prank L. Crampton
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4Th Ave
Seattle
P. I. Bik
Tete Santi Tresefor
Natches Avenue
Yaki
Howe
Board of Equalization and Hearing Complaints
Pera
D. R. Barton
Ironbrew
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