Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico Clears Hurdle
The Flood-Smith resolution to admit Arizona and New Mexico into the Union passed the House and Senate. It awards Arizona statehood with a construction that Article eight on judicial recall does not apply to the judiciary and requires a Arizona election to approve the construction. New Mexico gains admission with easier amendment rules.
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Arizona
Washington
New Mexico
Flood-Smith
House
Senate
Representative Flood
Territories
Flood
New Mexico Statehood Victory Cheer Sweeps Territory
News of the passage of the statehood resolution ending New Mexico's fifty year struggle sparked wild rejoicing across the territory. Fire bells and whistles sounded and street meetings erupted in towns from Albuquerque to distant centers.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Foley Kidney Pills Help Streator Worker Return to Jobs
A Streator Illinois man, M Balent, reports kidney and bladder trouble kept him from work until Foley Kidney Pills eased his symptoms. He says he quickly recovered and returned to work healthier than before. The ad notes the Pills curb kidney issues and remove the cause, with North Yakima Drug Store as seller.
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M. Balent
Little Penna
Foley
North
Big Grain Crops Found in Canada
R A O Brien with Wi H Heare of Mabton returns from a Calgary visit impressed by Canada’s agriculture and growth. He predicts strong support for reciprocity among western voters though old pro US annexation sentiment may temper the margin. He notes oat yields near 100 bushels an acre and wheat around 40. Calgary and Edmonton have doubled their populations and Edmonton could become western Canada’s metropolis. He reports Americans moving in and recalls duck shooting on his land and easy game among tame fowl.
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R A. O Brien
Wi H Heare
Mabton
Calgary
Canada
North Yakima
O'Brien
United States
Edmonton
Crab Creak Lumber Company
Mr. O'Brien
Western Woman Pays Tribute to Col. Green
A Spokane Valley apple rancher writing as Na mow Enakops thanks Colonel Edward H. R. Green for praising Western women and expresses hope he finds a suitable partner in the Northwest. The letter notes Green’s call for real homemaking and mentions presenting his name to Rev. Ferry of the Girl Guilds of America in Spokane.
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Alaska
Gulf Country
Texas
Northwest
Edward H. R. Green
Hetty Green
Spokane Valley
New York
David F Ferry
Girl Guilds of America
Spokane
Electric Bitters Extol Purifying Blood Remedy
In fighting disease germs white corpuscles battle hard but can be overwhelmed. Pimples boils eczema and other sores follow as strength and appetite fall. Electric Bitters regulate the stomach liver and kidneys and purge poisons from the blood. Dr Budahn of Tracy Calif calls them the best blood purifier. 50c at Clark's Pharmacy.
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Dr. T. Budahn
Tracy, Calif
Clark's
Husband Seeks Divorce From Lydia Ann Johnson
Charles M. Johnson files in superior court seeking a divorce from Lydia Ann Johnson. They wed in Haddonfield, New Jersey on February 15, 1884 and have three grown children. Since 1905 they have not lived together and he claims personal indignities and that she has consorted with other men, citing incompatibility of temperament.
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Superior Court
Charles M. Johnson
Lydia Ann Johnson
Haddonfield
New Jersey
Ballard's Xnow Liniment touted as best pain relief
The ad promises a fast pain easing effect for stiff necks and lame backs from exposure to a cool draft. It markets Ballard's Xnow Liniment as the best remedy available, with bottles priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, sold by DH Fry and C W Camp at the corner of 3rd Street and Yakima avenues.
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Ballard
DH. Fry
C. W. Camp
Cor
Yakima Avenues
Dairying Profitable Field Noted During Mt Vernon Visit
W. W. Felton visiting Mt Vernon area reports dairy industry thriving with monthly milk payments around ninety thousand dollars. He notes cow per acre productivity, numerous small dairies and ranches keeping earnings steady, and a well funded school district with new brick building while expecting regional growth over the next decade.
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W. W. Felton
Mt. Vernon
Ray Felton
Yakima
Cannon Considers Retirement From Congress
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Joe Cannon may retire after his current term if Congress and constituents permit. The veteran leader notes shifts since progressive era, with the czar’s power faded and progressives gaining influence, leaving him contemplating possible departure.
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Washington, PD. CG
Thele Joe’ Cannon
Congress
Washington
Mr. Cannon
House
Cannon
Conarese
Yakima Vision of Irrigation Growth Overtakes Washington Report
Frank G. Carpenter, writing from Washington, D. C., extols Yakima valley irrigation gains. He cites high fruit land values near government tracts, dam schemes, and profits from orchards. Towns like North Yakima, Sunnyside, Ellenburg, and Prosser grow with graded streets, utilities, libraries, and federal building plans amidst reclamation projects.
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Yakima Valley
North Yakima
Sunnyside
Ellenburg
Prosser
Public Schools of the City Open in Two Weeks
Public schools will open for instruction on Tuesday September 5 two weeks from now. The McKinley building lacks a heating plant due to boiler delays but heating will be arranged before cold weather. Columbine and other buildings get upgraded heating, portable classrooms retired, two kindergartens to operate, and Prof Sterting, the new superintendent, has made a favorable impression.
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McKinley
Bonnie Brae
Columbine School
Ower
Sterting
Hops Will Employ Big Picking Force In Europe and U S
Hops picking to be general in Europe and southern United States this week. Yakima valley picking deferred until September 1 with later general activity. Statewide crop about 12 000 bales on 1600 acres, bale 206 pounds, price four cents per pound. Harvest would inject nearly 100 000 in picking money, though fewer workers needed than years ago. Latest Quote 45 cents from McNeff Bros Portland. no sales here at that figure, but activity expected as crop begins.
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Europe
United States
Yakima Valley
Portland
McNeff Bros
Jack McNeff
Improvements Flourish Across North Yakima Area
Construction activity continues in North Yakima with new homes for George C. Mitchell and B A Wise on Yakima avenue and Eleventh Avenue, plus a Wise residence on Eleventh Avenue south. The Saint laundry on West Yakima avenue is now operating at full capacity and plans are underway for a $3,000 Lum tram residence for Mrs. B Ash.
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Yakima
B. A. Wise
George C. Mitchell
Yakima Avenue
Mitchell
Wise
Eleventh Avenue
Saint
West
Lum
B. Ash
Silvery
A and
Fremtetreats
Railway Strike Ends As Commission To Hear Dispute
London reports a swift end to the railway strike at 11 o clock with a special five member commission to hear the dispute. Lloyd George led talks, promising reinstatement of workers and immediate return to duty. Both sides pledge compliance and plan to seek parliamentary approval for future railway charge increases tied to higher labor costs.
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London
Wales
Lloyd-George
David Lloyd-George
Men’s Society
Special Commission of Inquiry
Mrs Kurtz Is Favored for City Food Inspector Post
Fifteen representatives from city clubs met at the Commercial club to endorse Mrs Olive Kurtz for food inspector. The Women's Health committee, with equal votes from each club, gave its support to Kurtz after a majority showed for her. Mrs J W Thomas had strong supporters. Mrs Kurtz, a widow from Ohio and Portia club member, awaits action by the council health committee. Mrs Vestal Snyder withdrew, citing personal ranch duties and wishing the post to go to a permanent, influential appointee.
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Olive Kurtz
Women's Health Committee
Commercial Club
Kurtz
J. W. Thomas
Council
Health Board
Health Committee
Ohio
E. B. Cresap
Portia Club
Vestal Snyder
Snyder
Thomas
First Arrest Under Alien Arms Law Made by Game Warden
The first arrest under the state law making it a misdemeanor for an alien to possess firearms without state sanction occurred in Selah. Deputy Warden Kruger arrested Greek ranch renter James Jigios, who was fined $25 plus costs by Justice tra King. jail if unpaid. A jailhouse kangaroo court later fined Jigios 85 for tobacco funds. Separately, Seattle firm Attorneys McAuley and Meigs won a $2,900 judgment for Bowes and Company against Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Company, in receivership.
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Selah
Kruger
James Jigios
R. N. Harrison
Justice of the Peace Tra King
North
Yakima
Jigios
Seattle
McAuley and Meigs
Bowes and Company
Hillxtrom E. al
Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Company
Backache Warning Adverts Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed
An old style medical ad urges readers to suspect kidneys when back pain or urinary symptoms appear. It touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy, with a testimonial from Mrs. A. Dean of North Yakima and notes Foster Milburn as US agents in Buffalo New York.
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Dean
North Yakima
A. Dean
Wash
First St
Sayeie
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Why the hobble skirt vanished from the coronation
Pasadena News reports the ban on hobble skirts during a coronation year, noting critics say the fashion hindered movement and required safety armor in crowds. The piece reflects social norms and the era’s emphasis on propriety and spectacle.
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Pasadena News
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Col. Green
Spokane, Wash
State
Jay Felton
Felton
Twele
Joe
Czar
Frank G. Carpenter
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Engineer Blanchard
Reclamation Service
Silver
J. O. Shadbolt
Montana
Oases
Mereid Weat
Asquith
England
United Kingdom
Loyd-George
Special Commission
Llanelly
Lberal
Mrs. Kurtz
Health Committee of Women’s Club
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