Matteawan Keeper Defends Thaw Treatment Policy
Matteawan superintendent Lamb rebutted Mrs. Mary Thaw’s claim that Harry Thaw faces harsher treatment since incarceration. He argues Thaw should not customize medicine, diet, or rules and notes Thaw has both followed and resisted institutional norms, with visiting privileges reportedly more liberal than many facilities.
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Matteawan
Lamb
Matteawan Asylum
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Indians Aim to Meet Ballinger Over Wapato Lands Plan
Yakima reservation leaders propose a delegation of seasoned Indians to meet Interior Secretary Ballinger in North Yakima. They seek explanations and assurances on signing up lands for the Wapato irrigation project and warn against misleading promises that could delay progress.
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Yakima Reservation
Ballinger
North Yakima
Wapato
Toppenish
North
Yakima
United States
Indians to receive land patents for faster settlement
The speaker argues that patenting Indian land would accelerate reservation development. Small tract sales to settlers would foster cultivation and schools for white and Indian children, with guardians appointed for incompetent individuals to protect their interests. A delegation to Ballinger is forming and to be decided soon.
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Spencer
Ballinger
Dredge to Enlarge Sunny Side Canal Under Construction
Government plans to enlarge the Sunny side canal with a five ton and four engine dredge. Six engines will power the 4000 yard daily capacity and work 16 hours per day, aiming for a pace of about a mile monthly. Completion promises enhanced water flow and new irrigation prospects in the lower valley.
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Sunnyside
Wapato
Granger
Grandview
Mabton
Yakima Seeks Representation at Chicago Irrigation Exposition
R P Cross arrives to discuss Yakima valley participation in the United Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago from November 20 to December 4. Will T Elwell of Seattle accompanies him to aid the effort as railroads publicize the event and promote western land ownership and irrigation progress.
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Yakima Valley
Chicago
R. P. Cross
A.Y.P
Herald
Cross
Yakima Hotel
Will T. Elwell
Seattle
Yakima
Chicago Exposition
Mr. Cross
Louisiana
Minnesota
Bond
Harriman
Rock Island
Santa Fe
The
Chicago Tribune
West
Central West
Apple Day Promotes Yakima Valley Fruit Exposition
The piece explains government aid to farmers through irrigation and drainage, and urges Yakima Valley apple display in Chicago. It notes showcasing fruit valleys in Idaho Montana Colorado Oregon and beyond to boost land value and farm prosperity during the International Live Stock Show with 5.6 million expected visitors.
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South
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Chicago
Idaho
Twin Falls
Boise
Payette
Shoshone
Richfield
Lost River
Montana
Colorado
Denver
Grand Valley
Oregon
Washington firm to tunnel Selah Gap for canal water
Washington Investment and Power Company enters a contract with Selah and Moxee stockholders to tunnel through the hill at Selah Gap. The deal transfers four miles of ditch and eighty rods of flume to the company and provides for pro rata payment by ranchers for the tunnel, enabling 1000 second feet of Yakima river water to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Gap
Selah and Moxee
Washington Investment and Power Company
George S. Rankin
Moxee
Mr. Rankin
Yakima
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria in Potomac Marshes
Washington's plague spots lie in the low marshy bottoms of the Potomac, breeding malaria germs that cause chills fever and ague biliousness jaundice lassitude weakness and death. Electric Bitters are praised as the best all around tonic and cure for malaria and other liver stomach kidney and blood troubles. They will prevent typhoid. Sold 50 cents guaranteed by C. C. Case, Druggist.
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Washington
Potomac
H. M. James
Louellen
8. C
C. C. Case
Violin Built From Toothpicks Stuns Local Musicians
Thomas Atkinson of Greenfork creates a violin from 3374 toothpicks with all parts except the fingerboard tailpiece strings and keys crafted from toothpicks. Musicians praise its tone and finish and Atkinson will only sell if offered a dollar per toothpick.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Thomas Atkinson
Greenfork
Atkinson
Lost Hidden Coins Recovered By Salvation Army Leader
G A Gerritson of Prescott Arizona hid fifteen dollars in North Yakima two years ago fearing robbery. The Salvation Army Captain Jenkins found a five dollar coin beneath ivy on Yakima Avenue and buried church wall, while the ten dollar coin was buried by depot construction and remains unrecovered. Captain Jenkins will send Gerritson the five dollar piece.
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G. A. Gerritson
Prescott
Arizona
Northern Pacific
Yakima Avenue
Fourth
Fifth
Gerritson
Jenkins
Salvation Army
Captain Jenkins
North Yakima
Wash
Mother Earth
C. A. Gerritson
James Loy
Capt. Jenkins
March of Improvement
North Coast line surveys threaten Kennewick real estate buzz
Surveyors begin a line from Kennewick toward the Columbia near Attalia as speculation swirls over where the North Coast route will cross the Northern Pacific. Proposals include an overhead crossing near S P S tracks or a tunnel between the depot and the hill, with options sought on Beach addition land.
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Kennewick
L. D. Armacost
Columbia
Attalia
Old Columbia
Chicago Tracts
Haxton and
Sly
Strahorn
Durham
Reid
W.S. Haxton
City
Armacost
Northern Pacific
Tacoma Street
Front Street
St. Pauli and Tacoma Lumber Company
N. P
State Business College Tacoma Promotes Quality Education
For reasonable board and tuition, the finest equipment and thorough graduates all employed, the State Business College in Tacoma advertises high standards. A catalogue is offered.
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Thoorough
State Business College
Tacoma
Seattle Senate Trial Probes Insurance Rates and Schively
In Olympia on August 20 the Senate, acting as a high court of impeachment, heard Attorney Israel argue that Washington insurance laws are defective and that Schively sought to shield the industry from inadequate funding. Schively testified he earned a flat $400 as Pacific Livestock president and faced calls to resign amid allegations of mischarging fees and political conflict. The day also saw a direct primary bill for congressional vacancies pass the House, but its emergency clause failed, jeopardizing its immediate effect.
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Olympia
Wash
Israel
Schively
Senate
Pacific Livestock Association of
Spokane
Pacific Livestock Association
Spokane Grand Jury
J. B. Anderson
Tacoma
The
National Union
Anderson
Sam H. Nichols
House
Congress
Cushman
Indians to gain rights under Wapato project
L R McWhorter reports progress on signing up Indian lands for the Wapato project. Investigations found no misrepresentation or extraneous promises and that road petitions were mistaken with the Wapato undertaking. He asserts everything is free and above board and that Indians will get their rights.
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McWhorter
Toppenish
Orchard in Bloom at Moxee Ranch Three Acres
Three acre orchard at J C But eld ranch in Moxee is in full bloom with pears peaches and apples. Butterfield訪 delivered cantaloupes to the North Yakima Horticultural Union and brought fruit blossoms, noting trees were cut back after a severe winter and late spring, now blossoming as water returns.
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J. C
Moxee
Butterfield
North Yakima
Horticultural Union
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotes gentle bowels
The advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the proper remedy for coughs and colds by first clearing bowels. It claims prompt action and child friendliness, sold by Cc. W. Camp.
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Cc. W. Camp
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Stanford White
J. J. Wittwer & CO
Second Avenue
R. P .Cross
SELAH
Sick
Capt
North Coast Running
Yakimas
L. V. McWhorter
Redfield
McAulay & Meigs
Attorneys At Law
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Elk
DRS, Lynch & Weyer Mullins
Dr. Lynch
S. Naches
Dr. Weyer
Fourth St
David Rosser
Janeck Drug Store
Chestnut
Pension Board
Inman & Rose
Fred . Janeck
Yakima Valley Nursery
Clogg
Commercial Club
Nob Hall
Nob Hill and
North Yakima, Wash
John Hh, Royer
Moxee Rancher
Polk
Gazetteer
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Sat
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