Meigs Seeks Re Election Amid Broad Candidacy List
Filing for state and county offices shows Yakima and Benton counties with five state senate hopefuls including H M Gilbert and Lee A Johnson. L Meigs announces reelection bid while others like G G Lee John H Bruff and Walker Moren join races for representative prosecuting attorney and county posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A Johnson
Alex. BE. McCredy
A. Fechter
Frank J. Allen
H. M. Gilbert
R. A. O'Brien
W.W. Chamberlin
Walker Moren
Philip Frank
John H. Bruff
L. O. Meigs
North Yakima
G. G. Lee
Toppenish
S. K H. Farris
James Henderson
Sunnyside
Promising Worm Medicine Boosts Child Growth
A child with intestinal worms improves after a few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge. The remedy allegedly destroys and expels worms and leads to rapid health gains. Sold for 25 cents per bottle by D. H. Fry at 10 Yakima Avenue and C. W. Camp in Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Fry
Yakima
C. W. Camp
Craven to Speak for Poindexter in Washington Campaign
Hermon W. Craven, a veteran Republican campaigner in Washington, announced his support for Poindexter. He will preside at the August 24 Grand Opera House meeting with Victor Murdock and accompany Poindexter on a tour of Island County. Craven opposes Cannonism in the House and Aldrichism in the Senate, urging a government by the people and backing Poindexter as best to represent all voters. He has long been active in state campaigns since 1892, including the 1903 Preston meeting in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Clark
Luhman & Clark
T. R. Fisher
Ed. Lynes
S. E. Farris
Farris
Miles Poindexter
E. E. Cleaver
Seattle
Hermon W. Craven
Washington
Poindexter
Victor Murdock
Grand Opera House
Craven
Island County
Senate
McGraw
John H. McGraw
Preston
Seatle
United States Senate
Thomas Burke
Burke
Senator Piles
Tonic for kidneys and urinary relief advertised
A North Yakima Drug Store ad promotes a tonic claimed to aid backache headache dizziness nervousness urinary irregularities and rheumatism. It says the product tones and strengthens the kidney and bladder restoring natural urinary function.
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North Yakima Drug Store
Naches City Deaths and Local News Fragment
Mrs. Orpha Lee dies suddenly at her Naches City home after a one day illness leaving a husband and two small children. Nearby, Mr. Jenkins and family vacation near Naches City. Charles Erickson and Kate Johncox wed in North Yakima. Typhoid fever patient Mrs. Harry Painter improves. Chicago visitors Misses Simons in valley. Local couples camping near Bumping Lake and Toppenish visitors. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised with testimonial. D. H. Fry sells tea or tablets for five cents.
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Orpha Lee
George Lee
Naches City
Mr. Jenkins
North Yakima
Charles Erickson
Kate Johncox
Eickson
Harry Painter
Simons
Chicago
Harry Smith
Jean Smith
Concord
Bernadett Trottier
Bumping Lake
Charles Anderson
Toppenish
Lafe Little
Wapato Sage Brush Land Sale Signals Investor Interest
A quiet transfer by Mc Kee and Rist moved two 50 acre sagebrush tracts near Wapato to Iowa buyers. The land owned by W L Powell lies four miles west and two miles south of Wapato. Deed filing pending and purchaser names remain undisclosed amid market speculation.
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Iowa
McKee & Rist
W. L. Powell
Wapato
Sunnyvale Valley Crops Surpass Average as Hay Prices Soar
In Sunnyside the lower valley reports crops above average with farmers ranchers and orchardists happy. Alfalfa brings 12 to 12.50 per ton while timothy climbs. Gace den truck continues cutting through the association and dealers with a fairly strong market. Two to four cars daily are shipped plus local demand from the cannery and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Timothy
Gaceden
In Two Bites Joke About Salary Split
A Cleveland Plain joke line jokes that a husband gives his wife half his salary each week and the wife claims the other half before the week ends. The quip highlights financial humor in domestic life.
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Cleveland Plain
Cannery to Open August 24 in Chicago Reach
Chicago firm announces cannery opening on August 24 with 40 men at work today. It will employ 125 persons and likely handle apples, prompting business leaders to express jubilation at the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Company
Libby McNeil Libby to Open Cannery in Chicago Style
Se attle telegram confirms cannery to be operated by Libby McNeil Libby of Chicago. 40 workers will start Tuesday to prepare for peach crop. operation expected by August 24 with about 125 workers, mostly women and boys, earning $1.50 to $2 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Chicago
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Cannery
Chicago
North Yakima
E. Shepard
Sunnyside Cannery Opens Season With Strong First Day
The Sunnyside cannery began operations Monday with about 1500 gallons of pears packed. Lessee R. I. McLaughlin also runs a cannery at Granger. Operations may run until January 1 as pears finish and tomatoes come in, then apples and pumpkins may follow until frost ends the vines. The industry boosts Sunnyside’s local market, with potential for broader recognition if the town name appears on labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. McLaughlin
Granger
Sunnyside
Sunnyside Observer
Two Room Shack Burns Blame Italian Tenants
A two room shack held by Italian workmen burned last night at 8:80, destroying half its value. Damage pegged at $200 on a $400 structure. The roof suffered heavy burns but firefighters controlled the blaze within minutes. A freight train delayed Station 2 crew ten minutes en route. Inmates blamed for the fire.
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Station 2
Those Who Trust You and Those Who Do Not
A political opinion piece argues the direct primary law empowers voters but warns against lawmakers who distrust the electorate. It lists supporters and opponents of the pledge and urges voters to back honest legislative candidates in the September 13 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Senate
Ankeny
Wesley L. Jones
Voter
Suburbs Permit Five Foot Sidewalks
City council approved a change allowing suburbs to build five foot sidewalks instead of six. The move aims to widen mail routes as the post office plans to extend carrier service to suburbs once walks are built. City Engineer Doolittle noted many streets are 40 to 50 feet wide, and five feet suffices, though most council members opposed setting a precedent. The vote was unanimous.
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Post Office Department
Doolittle
Record set for Yakima prunes sale at Parker
G G Squier reported a lump sum sale of a car of Italian prunes from M E Olen Fruit Co at Parker for 1858 dollars, the high price in the Washington prune trade. Earle Bros of Chicago handled the sale. growers net 1.45 a box after freight. Squier noted local buyers had offered low prices and argued cash sale vs auction.
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G. G. Squier
M. E. Olen Fruit Company
Parker
Washington
Squier
Olsen Brothers
Chicago
Stork Brings Back Lost Sight of New Jersey Musician
Peter Mayard of Mercerville New Jersey, blind since childhood after a ball struck his right eye, regained sight after a fall and the news of a 10 pound baby girl. Physicians deem the recovery miraculous citing shock from the accident and joy as possible causes. Mayard marveled at his wife Mary French’s beauty, claiming she was the prettiest in the country.
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Mercerville
N. J
Peter Mayard
Mayard
Mary French
Cupid
North Coast Prepares to Begin Building and Vacate Alleys
After a lengthy council debate a resolution to vacate all alleys on the North Coast right of way passed its first reading. Attorney H. J. Snively said Strahorn line aims to begin construction soon and hoped for final action at the next meeting. He noted winter delays and that North Coast plans terminal buildings. The committee on franchises did not report due to scheduling conflicts.
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H. J. Snively
Strahorn
North Coast
Snively
Committee On Franchises
Schott
Crippen to Return Wires London Lawyer Crippen to Return
Crippen and Miss Leneve have completed 15 days under arrest in Canada under the Fugitive Offenders Act and may be sent back to England once Ottawa issues the release order. Crippen has sent his London lawyer a detailed account of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dr. Crippen
Miss Leneve
Canada
England
Ottawa
Crippen
London
Council Seeks Plans for New Fire Building
After a city council meeting the body reviewed proposals for a proposed new fire station. Three architects submitted drawings and the council passed a resolution to obtain plans and specifications from each and to reimburse the unsuccessful bidders $200. E Workman H Weatherwax and J Nash were selected to prepare the plans.
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E. Workman
H. Weatherwax
J. Nash
Herald Carrier Norris Butts Injured in Horse Riding Accident
Norris Butts, a Herald carrier, was thrown from his horse Sunday evening during a ride and sustained severe injuries.
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Norris Butts
Jewelry Store Burglary Reported At Leckeys In Yakima
A break in occurred at Leckeys Jewelry, 208 Yakima avenue, at 2 30 this morning with $200 in gold watches and diamonds stolen. A rock shattered the show window as a laborer in overalls and a slouch hat fled east along Yakima avenue, aided by two lookouts. John C Slater and Night Clerk Etzler heard the crash and pursued the assailant. Police seek the three suspects including a wounded laborer with a cut hand.
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Leckey
Yakimavenue
Yakima Avenue
John C. Slater
Yakima
Etzler
Fourth Street
Ife
Cool Weather May Affect Peach Crop In Chicago Markets
Experts split on whether cool, extended cold will slow peaches enough to let Yakima fruit lead the market or if continued chill will lower quality and prices. Chicago reports show active demand, with peaches priced around 75 cents to $1.10 for various varieties, and statewide fruit receipts remaining light as cool, pleasant weather sustains strong demand for produce.
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Texas
Colorado
Chicago
Rogue River
Fresno
California
Crawfords
Giants
Malagas
Indiana
Illinois
Mrs A D Dennison Rejoins Austin Court Reporter Post
Many friends celebrate Mrs A D Dennison returning to Austin to resume the court reporter role in the Tenth Judicial district. Judge Kingsley reappointed her to fill the vacancy from F R Eckholdt who left for Rochester law practice. Dennison previously served in Yakima Valley.
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A. D. Dennison
Austin
Yakima Valley
Kingsley
Tenth Judicial District
F. R. Eckholdt
Rochester
Austin (Minn
Mitchell's Quiet Stand Riles Illinois Strike Endorsement
Indianapolis Aug 15 Former United Mine Workers president John Mitchell did not stam pede the convention nor seek endorsement for the Illinois strike. After a brief address he refused a seat on the platform and took no further part.
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Mitchell
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Bowlby Visits City on Road Inquiry Without Decision
State Highway Commissioner Bowlby and a three man panel planned to inspect Bumping Lake and Gold Hill roads. He denied any engagement with the Commercial Club and said a final decision would come after another inspection within a month.
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Bowlby
Jastlyne
Olympia
Lake
Gold Hill
McIntyre
Youshima
Beasley
Lewis
Vouchesafed
MrIntyre
Rowlby
Commercial Club
Yakima
Homestead Land On Tieton To Be Opened
J W Keener official in charge of the land office reclamation service says three to four thousand acres on the Tieton project will be opened for homestead entry soon but dates depend on when water is ready. He visited Spokane area offices and left for Seattle pleased with local work.
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J. W. Keener
Washington, D. C
Land Office
Reclamation Service
Keener
Seattle
Wireless headquarters quits in Portland coast failure ends inland tests
The United Wireless Telegraph Co. closed its Portland and St Helens stations and signals a temporary end to inland efforts. Astoria will host a day and night office as the coastwide venture shifts to sea work. The firm operates about 100 vessels with shore stations from Alaska to San Diego, but inland financial returns were insufficient.
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Portland
Ore
United Wireless Telegraph Co
St. Helens
Astoria
United Wireless
Pacific
Alaska
San Diego
Moving to Washington Forwarding Co ad
An advertisement offers relocation services to Washington with secure transport for goods. It directs readers to contact Post American Forwarding Co at 188 East Madison Street Chicago Illinois and to call Morning Herald at phone number 1861.
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Washington
Post-American Forwarding Co
E. Madison St
Chicago, Il
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Meigs
State Senate
Pat Jordan
J. W. Day
A. L. Dilley
Ed. Lyons
J. J. Sandmeyer
J Metzger
Heman PD
Hunt
W. W. Miller
J. C. Liggett
William Verran
L. J. Goodrich
C. H. Bolin
A. T. Johnson
B. F. McCurdy
Charles Wade
Fred E. Shaw
John Nywening
David Rosser
Constable
Frank D. Clemmer
Virgil J. Dudley
J. F. Kaufman
J. F. Barnes
John Dpd. Hollett
H. A. Young
Mabton
Stephen Washburn
John van der Herden
M. Probach
James Stuart
Martin E. Olson
Eugene F. Moore
Pengineer
W. E. Meloy
H. F. Marble
Irvine Watson
C. O. Adams
Benton
Lee A. Johnson
F J. Allen
Alex. E. McCredy
The
Herald
Gilbert
Fechter
L. ©. Meigs
Mr. Meigs
George F. McAulay
Crocker
Toley Kidney
Hollister
Webber-Russell
BE. Shepard
Shepard
Tocal Fruit
Fic Syrup Co
Leo A. Johnson
Alex, BE. McCreedy
Hr. A. O'Brien
John
Braff
Sh. O. Meigs
Co. W. Chamberlain
Dr. I. Frank
Yakima Prunes
Long Blind
Tieton
Wireless Headquarter
Morning Herald
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