Campaign for Good Government and Civic Uplift in North Yakima
The North Yakima Herald argues for church and politics to mix for social betterment under a commission form of government. It praises candidates Splawn Redman and Crocker for pro‑business, prudent administration and aims to curb graft while stressing clean water, sewerage, drainage, and law enforcement. The piece also endorses Booster Day Made in Washington and calls for reform in the agriculture department’s leadership.
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Commission
the Herald
Sh Boardman
Municipal Campaign Focus Shifts From Personalities to Policy
Voters express doubt about campaign issues as personalities dominate coverage. Public interest grows for platforms and administration plans, with many calling for good government under a commission form of administration.
Campaign for Economic Expenditure in Municipal Campaign
Discussion heats over city budget priorities as candidates outline plans for efficient spending. Advocates say prudent economics can drive progress without retreat, highlighting the need for disciplined oversight and forward looking administration.
Bears and bandits in Cascades and regional notes
Twenty years ago Parker had a close bear encounter on coal lands in the Cascades firing on a mother and cubs after his horse bolted. Reports also note Yakima watermelons contracted for by Tacoma merchants, a Jamaica ginger factory idea, Dan Sully’s Corner Grocery, a bear lasso on the Venus, mineral spring findings near Bumping River, Elizabeth Louden’s Yakima City store opening, hops shipments by Chappell & Cox, and the tug Halo through Yakima en route to Take Pend Oreille.
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Parker
McKinney
Strobach
McCoy
Cascades
Fred Parker
Bruach
Brain
Mr. Parker
W. FE. Simpson & Co. Commission Merchants
Tacoma
Seattle Press-Times
Yakima
Dan’ Sully
Opera
Janeck’s
Will Lemon
Lemon
Charley Carpenter
Volney Taft
Elizabeth Louden
Yakima City
McGrothien
Chappell & Cox
The Appeal to the People on Commission Government
The article argues that moving to commission government ends secret caucuses and political pulls. It praises open air campaigns and publicity, forcing candidates to appeal directly to the people. Campaigns will educate voters and hold candidates accountable through public forums and the press.
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Commission
Secret Chamber
Landseekers rush to Pacific Coast states amid crop contrasts
A national surge of potential settlers heads to the Pacific Northwest this fall as crop yields shift migration patterns. The piece links labor strife in England and U S political talks to broader economic anxieties driving inland relocation and municipal politics in North Yakima.
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Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Would-Be-Mayor Armbruster Attacks Pacific Water Co
The Herald notes Armbruster accuses Pacific Water Light & Power Co of heavy influence over newspapers to bar public ownership of a pure water system. It recalls his prior push to sell the water system years ago and questions his consistency.
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Pacific Water, Light & Power Co
Armbruster
Herald
Bro. Armbruster
Phil
Public exhibits urge cooperative effort for state fair
A Toppenish action to gather an exhibit for the state fair is praised as profitable for all sections. An exhibit serves as strong publicity and citizen cooperation will showcase the locality to benefit the area.
English noble arrives in America seeks citizenship
A real English lord visits America and declares he will become a citizen if he finds work. He plans to bring his two sons to grow up in the new country, a move that could spark a ripple in the title market.
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America
Mullins Claims Papers Never Get It Right
Mr Mullins boasted in a Saturday speech that newspapers “never get anything correct only what I write” and implied his remarks are fit for art museums due to their supposed correctness. The remark cites his prolific utterances as proof of accuracy.
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Didacy
North Yakima
Mullins
Butte
Sodom
Real issue in campaign is good government for people
In the upcoming municipal contest the writer argues that the core concern is delivering competent economical government for the public, beyond personality or party. The statement emphasizes efficient administration and prudent use of public funds as the defining goal.
Graft crackdown and Wilson’s political watch overreach
A critical look at California graft prosecutions failing as witnesses flee and lawyers dodge justice. The piece also weighs Woodrow Wilson’s presidential prospects, defending his stance against money trusts and democratic reforms while noting party critics in an uneasy GOP landscape.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Heney
California
Post-Intelligencer
Disagreement Over Suitors Cited in Baltimore Letters
In a published exchange from the Baltimore American, two women converse about romance and choices. Annie laments disagreements, while Amy notes she accepted George the day before Annie rejected him.
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Amy
George
Baltimore American
First Night Landing At College Park Field Reported
Washington August 21. The first night landing at the army aviation field at College Park was made by Lieutenants Milling and Kirtland. They flew from the park to the Chevy Chase club four miles away and, upon realizing they should report back, landed safely after guided by signal fires amid an enthusiastic reception.
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Washington
Army Aviation Field
College Park
Milling
Kirtland
Park
Chevy Chase Club
Pope Pious Shelters From Heat in Vatican
Rome August 21 The oppressive heat kept Pope Pius from an outdoor ride in the Vatican gardens. He stayed indoors and worked longer at his desk than any day since his illness began.
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Rome
Pope Pious
Vatican Gardens
Recall petition short of needed votes to recall Mayor Dill ing
Seattle August 21 recall petition for Mayor Dill ing shows 10 238 names. 5 851 valid, 2 818 short of required. Corporation counsel rules signatures with minor errors may be kept, recalls leaders aim to cover deficit within ten days with supplementary petitions.
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Seattle
Tdilling
Water company clash in Pocatello as deputy fired on
In Pocatello on August 21 a deputy sheriff was shot at while serving a restraining order on the water company. An armed 150 man posse marched to the plant and seized its defenders amid accusations of water shutoffs. The judge’s injunction bars further interference with the city water supply and cites concerns over the superintendent’s mental state.
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Pocatello
Pocatello Water Company
James Francis
Winter
Budge
Registration 13 Still Progressing in North Yakima Women’s Vote
Registration totals show 3 651 with 1 244 women by Monday night as voters continue to register. Breakdowns by ward and precinct reveal varied female participation across the city’s six wards and multiple precincts.
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North Yakima
Coroner records four sudden deaths across region
Four sudden deaths were reported to Coroner Fred Shaw on Monday. Causes included heart failure and natural causes. Notable cases involve Mrs. Mary K. Smith killed at the Sawyer crossing by an O W R N train, Clara Ethel Gardner, Zepphira Perrault, and George Dolan.
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Fred Shaw
Sawyer
Mary Smith
Mary K. Smith
Joseph M. Gillis
Burlington
Kansas
Clara Ethel Gardner
L. O. Gardner
Fruitvale
Miss Gardner
Moxce
Zepphira Perrault
Mr. Perrault
Moxee
George Dolan
Parker
Dolan
Northern Pacific Railway
Eric Johnson
Toppenish
Lodge of Eagles
Pasco
The
Moose
Charles Donovan
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Flint-Shaw Company
Cardui Advertisement from Lake Charles Woman’s Testimonial
A Lake Charles reader reports severe prior symptoms including backache headaches chills fainting spells and fatigue. After taking Cardui she says pain vanished and she feels well. The ad urges others to try Cardui to gain the herb-based relief for women’s illnesses.
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Lake Charles
Fournier
Kirby Street
Cardus
Walla Walla Designated Postal Savings Bank
Washington announces Walla Walla among post offices named as postal savings banks today. The designation adds the city to the growing network of u s postal savings facilities as of August 21.
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Washington
Postal Savings Banks
Walla Walla
Special Meeting of Wenas Telephone Company Stockholders
Notice announces a stockholders special meeting at the Wenas store Yakima county Washington on October 20 1911 at 1 pm to decide whether capital stock should rise from 5000 to 10000. Dated July 31 1911 GEO LONGMIRE HOLT CALVERT A J LOTY E T STOUT. Theeres Aug 28-26 10-Sept 6-13-20-37-Oct 4-11.
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Wenas Telephone Company
Wenas
Wenas Valley
Yakima County
Washington
Geo. Longmire
Holt Calvert
A. J. Loty
E. T. Stout
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Yakima Herald
Herald Publishing Company
Ghoo
N. Tuesley
North Yakima, Wash
Ment
Means
Commission League
Messrs Splawn, Redman and Crocker
Splawn
William Redman
Wilbur Crocker
Hay
Wiley
Agricultural Department
Root
War Department
Meyer
Department of the Navy
Campaign For Economic Ely
Penditure
Herod
Commis
Leutenants
Northwest
England
Lution
Roosevelt
Pat Mullins
Naches Avenue
Kingman
Congress
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Organa
Wilson
Simon
New Jersey
Portland Telegram
Annie
City of
Tim Kelly
Wapato
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