Poindexter Murdock to Speak in Yakima Theater
Congressmen Poindexter and Murdock, leaders of the progressive movement, will tour Washington State with speeches in Yakima and Sunnyside. Poindexter appears August 20 at the Yakima Theatre after a Sunnyside picnic, while Murdock addresses Friday August 26 in Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Poindexter
United States Senate
North Yakima
Yakima Theatre
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Judge Poindexter
Murdock
Joe Cannon
Congress
Cannon
Poindexter
North
Yakima
Sunnyside
Strobie
Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
Wesley J. Jones
United States
Illinois
Billy Lorimer
Washington
Ranchers urged to send fruit for Northern Pacific exhibit
Secretary James of the commercial club asked valley ranchers to forward pear and peach samples for a September display car bound for the east. Pears must be packed with green alf alfa and a potato moisture aid, with grower names on jars for Spokane judging and possible return to Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Commercial Club
Northern Pacific
Yakima
Spokane
Fall Strawberries Begin to Arrive Early This Year
A few strawberries are on the market three weeks before the main fall crop. They sell for about 20 cents a box as peaches and pears keep prices down. Ranch butter is down to 25 cents a pound and cabbage to 5 cents.
New Traction Cars Arrive for Yakima Valley Transport
Two modern streetcars built for Yakima Valley Transportation by the American Car company of St. Louis arrived from the east late Friday night. They will be put into service immediately with large seating capacity. One car will operate on the Summitview road, which starts Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
American Car Company of
St. Louis
Summitvew Road
Mayors plea ignored as Columbus streetcars run at night
In Columbus Ohio on August 15 Mayor Marshall urged the electric company to keep streetcars in barns after dark to restore peace. Despite the request a few cars operated. Governor Harmon’s supporters demand the governor suspend the mayor while police seek John F Brady who fled after allegedly firing on two women and a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Marshall
Electric Company
Harmon
John F. Brady
Advertised Letters List Includes Many Yet Unclaimed
A compiled list of names such as Atilio Coren Badgley George Bartlett Mrs Amy M Beck R Bossel Mrs Emeline Bowden Clare nce Boynton J H Brown Thos A Buchanan W M Buck Miss Georgie Burnett A W Carlson Gerhand Carlson John Carmichiel J D Casselberg Joseph Coules Mrs S A Cox Miss Audora Dar nell Helen Deran Edd Eby D B Esterbrook George Evans H G Farrell Miss Hazel Fisher Miss Francis Forbes Eugene (4) For ney George R Fox V E Greene Alfred A Hann Miss Elsie Leabell Hannum Dan C Hanson Miss Georgiea Harrison Miss Georgie Harter Mr and Mrs R D Hold-
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Atilio
Coren
Badgley
George
Bartlett
Amy M
Beck
Bossel
Emeline
Bowden
Clarence
Boynton
J. H
Brown
Thos. A
Buchanen
W. M
Buck
Miss Georgie
Burnett
A. W
Carlson
Gerhand
John
Carmichiel
J. D
Casselberg
Joseph
Coules
S. A
Cox
Audora
Darnell
Helen
Deran
Edd
Eby
D. B
Esterbrook
Evans
H. G
Farrell
Miss Hazel
Fisher
Francis
Forbes
Eugene
Forney
George R
Fox
V. E
Greene
Alfred A
Hann
Elsie Leabell
Hannum
Dan C
Hanson
Georgiea
Harrison
Harter
R. D
Hold
Cost Indians High to Dispose of Land at Ogden Sulphur
James Yarborough testified before a congressional investigation about land grabbers targeting minor Indians. He cited an 18 year old’s property sold for far less than its value, with guardians profiting from fees. He claimed probate judges knew of the graft and that children were robbed at both ends by guardians and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Congressional
James Yarborough
Yarborough
Wireless telegraph proves great aid in sea emergencies
Seattle August 15 report notes two steamers Princess May and Chippewa avoiding serious danger due to wireless telegraph. Distress signals reached distant stations aiding passengers. wireless telephone also expanding with Continental setup in Northwest. Inventor A Frederick Colling praised for advancing commercial wireless tech. Northwest to gain rapid test sites as stations spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Juneau
San Juan Islance
Puget Sound
Astoria
Oregon
Continental
Northwest
A. Frederick Colling
Continental Company
Mighty Few Babies Coming to Frisco
San Francisco faces depopulation as Health Officer McNutt reports an ongoing decline in births, with a 1 percent yearly drop and 15.20 percent in 1910. A health board committee will study the baby shortage, while stores selling baby clothing close. Registration for the U S Senator primary closes September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
San Francisco
McNutt
Board of Health
Doctor Io Arrested in Death of Woman Doctor
Dr A H Harding of Arcade block was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Roberts on a charge of criminal operation leading to the death of Mrs Mary Boswell of Vancouver BC. Coroner Snyder ordered the arrest and a manslaughter charge is expected after the inquest. Mrs Boswell, 26, had recently come to Seattle. her husband is at the Archibald hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
A. H. Harding
Arcade Block
Roberts
Mary Boswell
Vancouver
KB. C
Snyder
Harding
Boswell
Hanling
Wooley
Pacific Hospital
Archibald Hotel
Roswell
Standpatism and Poindexter in Washington politics
Peter McGill argues Chelan County voters should back Poindexter against standpat forces. He labels standpatism as privilege driven and calls for equal rights and no special privileges, condemning Aldrich and Cannon backed policies and praising Lincoln's principles. He references Guggenheim influence and criticizes tariff favoritism and party regularity.
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Tacoma
Commonwealth of Washington
Guggenheims
American Congress
House of Representatives
Harson Alrasehid
Congressman Poindeter
Young Men's Republican Club
Seattle
Congress
Poindexter
Republican Party
Chelan County
Steel Trust
Captain Kidd
Prates
Speaker Cannon
Pfe
Aldrich
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Chelan
Charles M. Schwab
Monte Carlo
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Scotland
Peter M'Gill
Wise words of famous people headline roundtable
Senator Cummins warns in Des Moines that the republican party exists to keep men free not rich. Reuben Kester from Concordville urges earnestly desired good. Theodore Roosevelt in Scranton calls for action to help people have legitimate sentiments. Victor Murdoch in Wichita notes insurgent victory as rebuke of Cannon and biased House system. Elbert Hubbard from the Philistine cites religious dogma as a metapho n frozen sti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cummins
Des Moines
Republican Party
Reuben Kester
Concordville
Theodore Roosevelt
Scranton
Victor Murdock
Wichita
Kas
Kansas
Elbert Tpubbard
Turner bids Yakima farewell at Y M C A lunch
N F Turner, four year general secretary of the North Yakima Y M C A, bid farewell to a dozen members at a fellowship lunch. He spoke of the work shaping his life and urged continued effort. He leaves for Bellingham, with HW Patterson of Grand Forks to succeed him on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Y. M. C. A
N. FP
Turner
Bellingham
Yakima
United States
HW. H. Patterson
Grand Forks
N. D
St Paul Man Seeks Real Yakima Apples
A St Paul businessman praises Yakima valley apples after sampling one on a train and requests two boxes shipped directly from a ranch. He asks for guidance to obtain authentic fruit and notes the depot fruit stand is meant to attract travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Commercial Club
W. McDowell
East Fourth Street
St. Paul
McDowell
Yakima Valley
Mosquito Troubles Bring Prefab Cure Ad
Vacationers complain of bites as mosquitos swarm. A drugstore advertises D. D. D. Prescription antiseptic packaging for 25 cents, claiming rapid relief and cooling effect. North Yakima Drug Store operated by A. D. Sloan promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Governor Gillett Pledges Special Session Over Panama Exposition
Sacramento Aug. 15 Governor Gillett will likely call a special legislative session to decide on bonding five million dollars to back California’s 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition plan. The message notes state finance and public support issues tied to the Exposition effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Gillett
California
Lowidiona
Reston
Yakima Valley Apple Plea for Genuine Article
A reader recalls purchasing firm luscious apples on a train and seeks confirmation and more of the genuine Yakima Valley fruit. The note hints at desire for authentic apples from the famed Yakima Valley brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
London buyer forecasts strong Spokane apple shipments
J B Thomas of Covent Garden, London, who helped prize apples at Spokane's 1908 show, writes H A Slover that prospects for shipments to Spokane are promising. He notes possible direct shipments of many box apple varieties and brands, with prices still uncertain, and urges Northwestern growers to seize opportunities in the Pacific market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. B. Thomas
Covent Garden Market
London
H. A. Slover
Hover Investment Company
England
United States
Northwestern
Pacific Country
Wolf Sets Sail on Ocean Raft
A grey timber wolf roaming the yards of Russ Lumber in San Diego was shot after a two week foodless voyage on a log raft from the Columbia River camps near Portland. The raft, bound with chains, carries millions of feet of lumber and is towed to sea by powerful tugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
San Diego
Russ Lumber Company
Columbia River
Johnny’s First Day At School Aide Recollection
Aunt asks what Johnny learned on his first day. He says nothing. A passerby seeks help spelling eat and is told no assistance was given.
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Johnny
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Langenley
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P. J
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Walker
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Weaver
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Welch
Thomas J
Werle
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W. H
Wood
Ray
Yakima Steam Laundry
Zimmerman
C. A
W. L. Lemon
P. M
Columbus Cars
U. S&s
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Standpatism
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Wenatchee
N. F. Turner
Castory
Samulptouer
Tw Bie
New York
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Castoria
Panama Exposition
Wolf
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