Candidates file for judge of superior court in Yakima count
Filing closes at 5 pm with 97 declarations including 26 for precinct offices and 71 for county posts such as judges and representatives. Patrick Jordan joins the Republican field. O R Schumann files for North Yakima justice of the peace. List of candidates covers judges, representatives, commissioners, auditors, assessors, sheriffs, and more across multiple districts with party affiliations.
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Superior Court
Patrick Jordan
J. W. Day
J. R. Elmore
Pat’ Jordan
O. R. Schumann
Justice of the Peace of
North Yakima
Twentieth Legislative District
J. Parker
Toppenish
L. Hull
Tieton
Walker Moren
Frank R. Stewart
Orfobkch
William Stand
Sunnyside
A. J. Allphin
Arthur O'Mara
Superior Court of the
State of Washington
J. Lenox Ward
George B. Holden
EB. B. Preble
Thomas E. Grady
R. B. Milroy
A. C. Vail
Selah
Floyd Hatfield
L. T. Parker
S. F. Walden
Zillah
A. D. Turner
Outlook
C. E. Lum
J! Metzger
A. J. Shaw
F. P. Stump
Yakimat Auditor
W. B. Newcomb
D. B. Greenwalt
William Henry White
A. B. Flint
Benjamin F. McCurdy
Walter H. Johnson
Oy M. Cox
Urer
James F. Ret
North Yaki
J. W. Coombs
J. A. Jacobson
Rodney Ackley
Miss Rown
Granger
Clarae Hollow
Ren Ar“O'mara
Neer
H. PF
W. J
Mabton
W.L. Barker
A. L. Arneson
Belma
William Stahshut
H. C. Davis
R. A. House
Justice of the Peace
Alfred R. Peaks
Heman D. Hunt
D. R. Schumann
G. A. Myers
Richard A. O'Brien
Charles M. Harrington
Constable
North Yakima Precinct
Frank D. Clemmer
Joe H. Broulette
T. Wilson
Nob Hill
W. W. Miller
Mstable
Wapato
J. F. Barnes
Rat
Forest fire rules curb early season dangers in county
Aug 8 report from County Fire Warden Fraser notes no forest protection violations filed in justice courts as of this season. He issued many permits for burning forest material but has not arrested anyone yet. Strong timber growth and green underbrush, aided by intermittent rains, keep fires minimal, along with oil burning locomotives on the Tacoma Eastern line reducing spark risks.
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Payallup
Justice Courts
Fraser
Puyallup
Tacoma Eastern
President La Conte Dies In Haitian Palace Explosion
In Port au Prince the national palace was blown apart by a powder blast and fire. President General Cincinnatus La Conte died, with hundreds killed or injured. Military authorities took control as Tancrede Auguste was named president at a joint chamber and senate meeting.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Cincinnatus
Laconte
Chamber
Senate
Tancrede Auguste
County Commissioners Set Yearly Budget Figures
County commissioners begin drafting expense estimates for the year. The process must conclude by September first with a public hearing in October to hear objections. Assessor B F McCurdy expects about six thousand dollars in savings from last year due to biannual real estate assessments.
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B. F. McCurdy
Housekeeping Dilemma in Steam Heated Flat
The piece discusses the uncertain duty of who should light the fire in a steam heated flat and how this question delays establishing the household’s rulership.
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MQ Wiws
Hingtfy
Rirthi Loghzetaaia
Orchardists Meet Expert Growers For Sawyer Field Day
Nearly 100 fruit growers from Sunnyside Grandview Prosser Selah and beyond gathered at W P Sawyers 70 acre Parker Bottom orchard to study his methods The event covered environment alfalfa between trees and careful packing with Sawyers remarks and questions he answered highlighting the value of local inspectors and standardized packing.
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Luke Powell
Sunnyside
Grandview
Powell
W. P. Sawyer
Parker Bottom
Prosser
Selah
Sawyer
Minneapolis
New York
Morris
Tor
North
Yakima
Corrie
H. M. Lichty
British Columbia
Hood River
Over-production Claim by Mr Sawyer Returns Positive Outlook
Mr Sawyer argues that only 1 of 13 years showed a poor crop and prices averaged well. He cites an average net of 364 dollars per acre over 18 years of tree bearing and 647 dollars per acre for the past six years. He toured guests through his modern residence at Sawyer station and invited a return visit.
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Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Sawyer Station
Richey and Gilbert Offer $100 Reward
The firm announces a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone who forged letters bearing its name. The forgeries were mailed from North Yakima in plain stamped envelopes and copied text from legitimate letters sent to market expansion in North Dakota, eastern points, Montana, Calgary, and British Columbia.
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Richey & Gilbert Company
Montana Points
Calgary
British Columbia
North Dakota
Eastern Points
Herald
Yakima
Montana
North Yakima
Northern Pacific Stockpiles Coal Across Its Route
The Northern Pacific is storing vast coal supplies at Puget Sound terminals and along its line in Washington Idaho Montana and the Dakotas. The buildup aims to prevent winter shortages and follows past shortages rather than fear of a strike. Consumers are advised to stock up similarly.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Tts
Puget Sound
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Dakotas
Protect Pheasants From Open Season Opinion
A Yakima resident urges no open season for Chinese pheasants this fall warning that stocking costs about $5000 could be wasted if birds are killed. He argues tame birds would be wiped out this season, but suggests longer protection could restore a self sustaining population.
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Yakima
Explaining a Fractious Horse and a Walking Pants Joke
Two six year olds watch a fractious horse snort at an approaching car. One asks why horses act naughty near autos and the other explains that horses expect wagons with horses and would be startled by pants walking without a man, Ave Maria.
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Ave Maria
Progressives Hold Meeting in Yakima County
Enthusiastic gathering at No 106 South Second street inaugurates Yakima progressive party. Rev Charles N Hunt chairs as W D Wrighter coordinates, officers elected, Chicago platform adopted, women invited, memberships opened at local stores, next adjournment set for Wednesday at the courthouse. A $5 donation is noted as a mystery gift.
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Yakima County
South Second Street
W. D .Wrighter
Charles N. Hunt
William Worthington
Messrs
J. P. McCafferty
C. J. Lynch
W. D. Wrighter
C. K. Wiley
J. T. Fulkerson
Abraham Lincoln
Yakima
Progressive Party
North Yakima
Wiliam Worthington
Ditter Brothers
Barnes-Woodin Company
Emporium
Antil
Farmers
Court House
Woppenstein III in Prison Infirmity Halts Work
Charles W. Woppenstein, former Seattle police chief now jailed for bribery, suffers severe asthma in Walla Walla state prison. He struggles with breathing on hot days and requests reassignment to poultry farm duties under Henry Bowinkelman, who faces a five to twenty year manslaughter sentence.
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Seattle
Walla Walla
Charles W. Woppenstein
Wappenstein
Henry Bowinkelman
North Yakima
Bowinkleman
What Makes a Woman Strong and Healthy with Bitters
A testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a tonic that builds health and strength in women. It claims benefits against fainting dizzy spells weakness nervousness backache and tiredness. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praises the medicine and Red Cross Pharmacy guarantees it at 50 cents.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Red Cross Pharmacy
County Dredge a Success in Naches River and Road Work
The county dredge straightens a river channel at Naches City bridge and supplies material for three quarters of a mile of bottom road. Work includes crushing rock at the river, hauling by steam outfits, and preparing a base for asphalt macadam on the Venus road near Selah. County officials report cost efficiency and ongoing rock supply for Naches area improvements.
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Wenus Road
Selah
Naches River
Naches City Bridge
Naches Bottom
New Tieton
Naches City
Naches
Lancaster
Venus
Gap
County plans own rock crushing plant at Cowiche quarry
Lancaster notes state rock costs 80 cents a yard, proposes crushing locally at Cowiche with a new crusher. He envisions using a large gyratory crusher as the main unit and Number Four as an auxiliary to reduce costs and speed up production.
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Lancaster
Cowiche
Roosevelt May Attend Pendleton Round-Up In September
The Round-up association of Pendleton has invited Col Theodore Roosevelt to attend the wild west show on September 26 to 28. The National Progressive Club of Oregon has urged him to schedule campaign work in the state during the visit. Dan Kellaher, president of the club, announced the club’s cooperation with locals in seeking his trip and Roosevelt has acknowledged the invitation and will consider his schedule for the next two months.
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Pendleton
Ore
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
National Progressive Club of
Oregon
Dan Kellaher
Advertised Letters Unclaimed at Local Office 1912
Unclaimed letters listed for August 7 1912 include Allen Clay H Benway J M B rker Webster Biddick Vera Boehm F E Browne G A Burce James Buchanan Inca Bure Arthur Butler Pearl Chandler Mrs Charles Charley Davis Aldice Davis H F Dexter Kenand Engdahl Mrs Esther Draggoo Mrs Eli Erickson C L Flawdth Frederick Fries Louis Good Fanny H Griffin Frank Gruner A Habbert Cimis Hampton Hanson Walter Harfield Chas Harris Mirs Agnes (2) Harrison Mrs J D Hart E W Hart son Leon Haysen Mrs Highstreet W J Hoveling Mr and Mrs Hutchinson T E Jackson E M Jackson G Jensen Jens Johnson C D Jones Mrs Samuel Lindstrom Katie Loyd Harry E Luce Henry K Lynne Rev J A Matthews Frank McClure BE J McFadden Etta Meady Henry Miller Bros & Av elington Morison Tootsie Motte Gertrude Myeres Harry Nelson Clinton Paulin Napoleon Foynter Claus R Reid Arthur 4 Richardson John P Rynergson Ora Scott Co C Shepherd Mrs Wallac Small Monnie Soule L P Stallworth Reo 0 Steel Arvel Steer Mary Strudwick H Walls Florence Wier Den Heer Dirk Williams F Ac Wing Mrs Lila Whitmore Mr and Mrs Roy Wood Wm M Young JS D W Lemon P M
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Ee Allen
Clay H
Benway
J. M
Basker
Webster
Biddick
Vera
Boehm
F. E
Browne
G. A
Burce
James
Buchanan
Inca
Bure
Arthur
Butyler
Pearl
Chandler
Charles
Charley
Davis
Aldice
Dayvis
H. F
Dexter
Kenand
Engdahl
Esther
Draggoo
Eli
Erickson
C.L
Flawdth
Frederick
Fries
Louis
Good
Fanny H
Haysen
Mrs
Highstreet
W. J
Hoveling
Hutchinson
T. E
Jackson
E. M
Jackeson
Jensen
Jens
Johnson
C. D
Jones
Samuel
Lindstrom
Katie
Loyd
Harry E
Luce
Henry
Lynne
Rev
J. A
J. A.;, Matthews, Frank; McClure
BE. J
McFadden
Etta
Meady
Miller Bros
Avelington
Morison
Tootsie
Motte
Gertrude
Myeres
Harry
Nelson
Clinton
Paulin
Napoleon
Foynter
Claus R. Reid
Richardson
John P
Rynergson
Ora
Scott, Co. C
Shepherd
Wallac Small
Monnie
Infertile Eggs Touted to Cut Egg Losses Nationwide
A U S Department of Agriculture notice promotes infertile eggs as a simple, efficient method to reduce the $45,000,000 annual loss in the egg industry. Secretary Wilson cites heat-induced embryo loss and blood rings as key issues and urges adoption of infertile eggs to improve national egg supply.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weat Uye
Wheat carload sacks bolster Horse Heaven growers
Peter Timm received a carload of fifty thousand sacks for his use and that of nearby Horse Heaven neighbors. The outlay was four thousand eight hundred dollars with about twenty thousand sacks used by Timm while only four or five growers were represented in the deal. The edition highlights the region’s immense wheat crop this season.
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Peter Timm
Horse Heaven
Italian Prunes Nearing Valley Markets This Week
Italian prunes begin to go forward from the lower valley this week as ripening speeds up. Demand exists but supply is not large in this district, though yields from the area aggregate many carloads.
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William Verran
East Toppenish
Leonard Talbott
West Toppenish
Charles Gay
Pape
N. H. Lillie
Fairview
A. H. Merrill
Republican
West Sunnyside
John R. King
O. L. Smith
East Sunnyside
W. Brownfield
A. W. Merrill
E. Fenner
J. W. Gore
C. W. Taylor
Cowichee
B. H. Perkins
Wairview
W. P. Murphy
Fourth Precinct
Fourth Ward
D. E. Mason
Haytian National Palace
le Conte
Lower County
Parker
Richey & Gilbert
Northern Pacific
The
Woppenstein III
James Lancaster
Z. R
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