Heat Kills as Extreme 110 Degree Day Hits Midwest
Unusually high heat across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma reaches 110 degrees causing at least 10 deaths and widespread prostrations. Kansas City reports many victims and hospital strains as crops suffer and an ice famine looms. In Topeka the day is the hottest in eight years with two prostrations. Oklahoma crops damaged by hot winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Government Weather Bureau
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Union
Wellington
Kas
Topeka
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Ringling Bros Circus Draws Massive City Crowd
Ten thousand attended the afternoon show and five thousand the evening performance marking a profitable stop. Saxon trio strongmen and La Bella Rose looping auto thrillers drew top praise with animal and equestrian acts also earning acclaim. Country crowds arrived early with families bringing lunches to watch the parade crowds lining streets in the hot August sun.
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Ringling Bros
Five Brothers
la Bella Rose
What’s Your Land Worth? First-class Yakima fruit trees offered
Landowners are urged to invest in high quality fruit trees grown on Yakima Reservation with clean soil and thorough cultivation. The seller claims two and a quarter million trees maturing this season and offers quotes for any quantity, inviting inquiries from customers across the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Yakima Reservation
Washington Nursery Company salesmen wanted in Toppenish
Washington Nursery Company announces openings for salesmen across the region. Toppenish location seeks motivated individuals to expand orders and customer reach. Apply at company offices or via regional listings.
Parade Delayed By Circus Train Arrival
The street parade drew a holiday crowd after a late circus train arrival. A minor altercation occurred on the grounds as two country lads tried to outdo each other in showmanship during the festive event.
Eight North Yakima residents win Flathead reserve claims
Among Yakima valley winners, eight North Yakima applicants drew on the Flathead reservation lands. Notable names include William A. Mundell Arthur Lamkin H J Knox Arthur W Stadlar T P Fickart H E B Foster Lillian Prince and H D Winchester. Thompson family members Thomas G and Oscar A also drew claims with residents from Ellensburg Sunnyside Selah Prosser and Toppenish among others.
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Spokane
North Yakima
Flathead Reservation
William A. Mundell
Arthur Lamkin
H. J. Knox
Arthur W. Stadlar
T. P. Fickart
H. E B. Foster
Lillian Prince
H. D. Winchester
Yakima Valley
Kittitas County
Thompson
Thomas G. Drawing
Oscar A
Hale
Ellensburg
Northern Pacific
H. W. Ross
Bank of
Thos. G. Thompson
W. H. Stalhut
Sunnyside
Wolfing Ippish
A. N. Swigart
Wigfall H. Ross
James J. Corrigan Selah
Oscar A. Thompson
Otis Pollard
John Jorgenson
Toppenish
J. A. Sanford
Logan R. Brown
A. T. Schanno
Riley Hartwey
W. K. Terrill
H. Sommers
Prosser
L. E. Cunningham
Yakima County Seeks Strong A Y P Livestock Display
Yakima county plans a robust showing at the A Y P fair beyond Seattle. Dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, hogs and a feathered stock exhibit will feature, with Holsteins favored in dairy and shorthorns from Duncan Dunn possibly joining. Local breeders push for a county exhibit to showcase the region’s livestock prowess.
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Seattle
Yakima County
Duncan Dunn
Parker
A. J. Splawn
Washington
Messrs
Todd
Pavis
Marks
Kleber
Yakima
Moxee
Sunnyside
Selah
Naches
A.Y.P. Fair
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure across Potomac lands
Washington plagues blamed on Potomac marsh bottoms breeding malaria germs causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters claimed as best tonic and cure for malaria by H. M. James of Louellen SC and guaranteed by C. C. Cause Druggist. They also purport to cure liver stomach kidney and blood troubles and prevent typhoid.
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Washington
Potomac
H. M. James
Louellen
S. C
Factors in Land Value Across Wisconsin Open Pasture
Madison essay outlines how land price hinges on productiveness and markets, environment, and healthfulness. It compares crop values across Calgary and Minneapolis, notes the impact of distance to markets, silos, dairying, fertility, and the role of clover in soil improvement. Healthful conditions and communities with schools and churches raise land appeal for future growth.
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Madison
Wis
Calgary
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Largest engine a failure in costly test run
Canadian Pacific officials in Montreal abandon a $25 000 gold brick locomotive after a trial between Hochelaga and Mile End it refuses to haul. The engine, built in CP shops, is sent back for weight reduction, intended as the most powerful locomotive yet.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hochelaga
Mile End
Little Liv. W. Camp Rings In Gentle Gate
The report notes a gentle gate event at Little Liv. W. Camp with a simple ring ceremony. Attendees included campers and local residents witnessing the rural gathering.
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Liv. W. Camp
Indictments in Olympia impeachment trial pared down
At Olympia the impeachment trial of State Insurance Commissioner J H Schively saw 13 of 26 indictments withdrawn. The defense withdrew a demurrer and the case moved on a general not guilty plea. Five witnesses testified including Ivie Ferguson who logged a 385 fee for Capitol Life Company exam and George Fraham Jr who noted 285 paid.
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Olympia
J. H. Schively
Israel
Ivie Ferguson
Insurance Commissioner
Capitol Life Insurance Company
Boston
George Fraham
J. S. Lichty
Insurance Company of
Spokane
Walla Walla
O. M. Parker
D. M. Hill
Arrowsmith Protest at County Equalization over Water Plant Tax
Northwest Light and Water owner Arrowsmith argued before the county board of equalization that the plant’s valuation is overstated and asked for data-based reassessment. He noted current tax around $13,000 and cited past investments totaling about $690,000 as basis for a lower assessment. He pledged to supply additional figures and urged equal treatment with other local utilities and firms.
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Northwest Light & Water Company
Arrowsmith
County Board of Equalization
Sindall
Parrish
Mr. Arrowsmith
Mr. Parrish
Cascade Lumber Company
Board of Equalization
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Gas Company
Pacific Telephone Company
Artificial Ice Company
Lumber and
County Board Allows Salary Claims for Raised Class
Yakima county officials receive approved claims totaling about 3800 dollars after the 1908 shift from eleventh to seventh class. The session, two votes to one, publicly acknowledges but does not raise salaries. Attorney H J Snively argued work has increased since elections, with population now 35 000 to 40 000. Warrants await ten day auditor clearance.
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Yakima County
Yakima
Walla Walla
Pierce
H. J. Snively
Thaw Order Dismisses Habeas Corpus In Public Safety Ruling
Justice Mills denied Harry Thaw’s habeas corpus seeking release from Matteawan calling release dangerous to public peace. The 7000 word opinion upholds Thaw’s insanity and persistent delusions. Mills proposes greater Matteawan privileges while Mrs. Thaw argues the decision harms Jerome and condemns the prosecutor.
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White Plains
Harry Thaw
White
Thaw
Mills
Matteawan
Jerome
Office at Janeck Drug Store Residency Address
The notice lists an office over Janeck Drug Store at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut with hours from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5, and notes that the person is a member of the Pension Board.
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Dr. Weyer
Fourth St
Janeck Drug Store
Sixth and Chestnut
Pension Board
Earthquake Rocks Central Japan Causing Injuries and Damage
A severe quake struck central Japan at 4 30 this afternoon with heavy impact around Kyoto Osaka and Biwa. Rail service halted and Nagoya with two million residents is badly damaged. Twenty one dead and seventy injured reported. Shiga Prefecture heavily damaged and Mount Shuki described as collapsed near the summit. Tokyo reports only a slight shock.
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Tokio
Japan
Kyoto
Osaka
Biwa
Nagoya
Shiga
Prefectue
Shuki
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Middle West States
Ringling Bros.” Circus
Washington Nursery Company
Uncle Sam
Pellensburg
A.y.-P
J. Hi. Schively
the Herald
State Commission
Parvish
County Poard
J. O. Jacobsen
D. A. McDonald
Dr. P. Frank
John M. Edwards
Wilbur Crocker
Lenox Ward
William Lemay
Henry H. Wende
John W. Sindall
Redfield
Yakima Avenue
McAulay & Meigs Attorneys At Law
Notaries Public
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Elk
DRS. Lynch & Weyer Mullins
Dr. Lynch
S. Naches
David Rosser
Inman & Rose
Second Avenue
Fred L. Janeck
The
Yakima Valley Nursery
Clock Building
Commercial Club
Yakima Hotel
Nob Hill
Town
Nob Hill and
Wapato
Clegg Bldg
North Yakima, Wash
John H. Royer
Polk
Gazetteer
Oregon
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Seattle, Wash
Haffner CO
Aaa
Cea
Ge Denver
Ari
Verda
Father Turer
Bea
Alfred
Mons
Davids
Fak
Drama
Phine
Standi Reed
Yakim Coatles
Mieans
Landlas
Reed
Expres
County Livatio
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