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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

3

Lone Highwayman Holdups Coaches in Yellowstone

A lone highwayman in Yellowstone Park conducted the greatest stage holdup in western history near Upper Geyser Basin. About 21 coaches traveled in the morning with roughly 125 people delayed. cash, drafts totaling around $10,000, watches and jewelry were taken from several passengers and drivers. Soldiers pursued the robber after the raid.

West Upper Geyser Basin F. Drew Orlando Fla P. H. McGaskin Drew Gaskin Forest Stevens Wilkesbarre Stevens M. L. Walker Oklahoma Walker

Alfalfa Aimed for Twelve Cuttings on Pacific Coast

Seattle Aug 22 Alfalfa crop under study by Professor C V Piper chief grass expert of the United States department of agriculture during an experimental trip through Texas Arizona and California He plans to survey Washington Montana and Dakota on a similar mission The push for better dryland grasses stems from arid western and southern regions Secretary Wilson supports permanent dry land farming with drought resistant crops and the department is exploring Manchuria and China for promising grasses and legumes already securing several promising varieties for testing.

Seattle Pacific Coast C V. Piper United States Department of Agriculture Texas Arizona California Washington Montana Dakota Piper Sccretary Wilson Manchuria China

Atkinson Bets On Second Choice Votes In Gubernatorial Bid

North Yakima visit by John D. Atkinson, attorney general and Republican gubernatorial candidate, boosts confidence he will win the nomination via September primaries. He foresees strong second choice support, leads in first choices in King County, Spokane, and eastern counties, and plans to attend the state fair in September.

John D. Atkinson North Yakima King County Yakima Spokane Cosgrove Atkinson

Yakima at Seattle Fair Promises Grand Fruit Display

The first annual Western Washington fair in Seattle September 7 to 12 will feature the largest fruit exhibit yet seen in the Pacific Northwest. North Yakima and other groups from Wenatchee Vashon Island Redmond Cashmere Lewiston Idaho join numerous Northwest growers in competitive displays of peaches plums pears apples melons and more.

Seattle The Fair Association North Yakima Yakima Lewiston Snake River Washington

Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet

Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns sores cuts and other abrasions It is also effective for piles The product is sold under guarantee at C C Case's drug store price 25 cents.

Bucklen Mr. W. Stone East Poland Maine C. C. Case

Debs to Address Socialists on Train Platform Tour

Eugene V Debs the Socialist presidential candidate will address socialists in the city and beyond on Wednesday September 16 He travels with Ben Hanford vice presidential candidate and will speak from a passing train platform in a special car Debs touted as a leading voice of the gospel of discontent and he will be the second candidate to speak from a car platform to North Yakima voters in the coming campaign.

Eugene V. Debs Debs Ben Hanford Yakima

Johnson Sues Over Claimed Gift Of Ten Acre Ranch

An aged Swedish sailor named John Johnson filed suit claiming he gave to Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson of Selah valley an improved ten acre ranch with life care and burial rights, asserting a binding agreement.

Andrew Anderson Selah Valley John Johnson

Elder seeks return of land from Andersons after five years

Johnson alleges he deeded land to the Andersons for aging care and funeral expenses and now faces eviction. He claims no compensation or comforts and seeks cancellation of the warranty deed, with Englehart and Rigg representing him.

Johnson Englehart & Rigg Andersons

Shippers Protest Against New Northern Pacific Rates

At a Washington hotel meeting the Yakima Valley Shippers Association and Yakima Horticulture Union voted to protest the post September 13 rate increase by the Northern Pacific. The protest, signed by association leaders J. M. Perry and C. R. McKee with F. E. Thompson, will be sent to Fargo N D to present at the Fruit Shippers Association meeting in St Paul on August 25. A local representative could not be secured to attend, so the meeting adjourned.

Washington Hotel Northern Pacific Yakima Valley Shippers’ Association Yakima Horticulture Union Northwest Fruit Distributors Fargo N. D Fruit Shippers’ Association St. Paul J. M. Perry

Harriman Plans Rail Builds Across Central Oregon

Governor Chamberlain cites Harriman saying a new Oregon route will start soon. A northsouth line from the Columbia River region to Central Oregon will be built to intersect the eastwest proposed line, with ground to be broken within sixty days.

Portland Harriman Oregon Columbia River Des Chutes River Columbia Chamberlain Klamath Lake The

Evidence in Gilson Case Seeks Patent Cancellation

United States case against Silas Gilson of East Selah seeks cancellation of a 120 acre patent in the Selah valley valued around 12000 dollars. District Attorney Avery presents the government's case with local witnesses. defense lawyers Cull Luse Davis have thirty days to present evidence.

United States Silas Gilson East Selah Selah Valley Cleaver United States Circuit Court Avery Gilson Cull, Luse & Davis

Harriman Railroad Officials Visit North Yakima

A Harriman rail system delegation stopped in North Yakima for two hours en route to Spokane after meetings at Portland. The visit sparked talk of possible ties to the North Coast railroad and plans for Washington tracks. G H Van Vieck and eight other officials, plus staff, toured in private cars and asked about future railroad moves while declining to reveal strategy.

Harriman Yakima North Coast Railroad Washington Harriman Lines Spokane Harriman Roads Portland G. H. van Vieck Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Houston Tex A. Redetz Texas North Yakima van Vlick

Senator Reed Brought Home in Final Illness

Walter Reed state senator long active in public life returned from Tacoma on No 16 at 10 30 p m. He is at home on the west side under a physician care. Suffering from Brights disease and tuberculosis he sought to pass his closing days here at his own request. He walked from the Pullman to the cab but is now feeble. Relapse occurred after treatment in Tacoma and doctors hold out no hope for recovery.

Walter Reed Tacoma Reed D. C. Reed Mr. Reed

Yakima Praise From Weyerhaeuser Official

R D Parks of Minneapolis a leading Weyerhaeuser timber official visited Yakima. He praised North Yakima as the most talked of city in the state and said the area looks prosperous and appealing to new homeseekers, then departed for Seattle on the night train.

R. D. Parks Minneapolis Weyerhauser Timber Company Mr. Parks California Middle West Yakima Seattle

Sulphur Creek Wasteway Contract Awarded in Irrigation Project

A $70,000 contract to Standard Building Co of San Francisco and H K Luce of Seattle covers concrete and rip rap work and seven miles of dredging for the Sulphur Creek wasteway linked to the Sunnyside irrigation project. The drainage system aims to reduce flood risk above the gates.

Standard Building Company San Francisco H. K. Luce Seattle Sunnyside

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

Be es Laxative Cough Syrup, offered for young and old, claims prompt relief from coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough with a gentle laxative effect. Guaranteed by C. W. Camp of West Side Drug gist.

C. W. Camp West Side Druggist

Cannery opens in North Yakima and plans four month run

The Weber Russell cannery in North Yakima begins its annual pack on Friday with peaches and plums. The plant will stay in continuous operation for about four months, employing several hundred workers as it processes peaches prunes pears and apples at first class prices. John S Wert and Miss Erma J Rogers marry in a Saturday ceremony at 9 o'clock performed by Rev D M Montgomery and will reside on South Second Street with a future home planned on Capitol Hill.

Weber-Russell Yakima C.rs. Russell South Second Street John S. Wert Erma J. Rogers Orleans Neb

Taft On Tariff Revision If Elected

Taft stated he would call Congress in extraordinary session to revise the tariff at the earliest moment if elected. He plans to stop at Athens Ohio, then Middle Bass Island to meet civil war veterans organizations. Postmaster General Meyer predicts Hughes likely to be renominated as New York governor. Mrs Smith of Maine praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a painless laxative.

Hot Springs Judge Taft Sixty-First Congress Bryan Taft Athens Ohio Middle Bass Island Meyer Hughes New York

White's Cream Vermifuge Trial Alleged Remedy

An advertisement claims crying babies suffer hunger due to worms and promises health improvement after a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge. Sold by D. H. Fry, druggist, urging mothers to try the remedy to stop crying and revive thriving.

D. H. Fry

Attorneys for surety firms offices in Ditier Elk North Yakima

McAulay and Meigs serve as attorneys for American Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co with offices in Ditier Elk and North Yakima, handling legal matters for the firms.

American Surety Co Empire State Surety Co Ditier Elk North Yakima

Doctors Lynch and Weyer Office Hours and Contacts

Dr. Lynch holds office hours 2 to 5 p.m. at Mullins Block with residence at 2160 S Naches and phone 823. Dr. Weyer offers hours 11 a.m. to noon, 1 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at 203 N Fourth St with phone 4831.

N. Fourth St

Wells and Nagler Physicians and Surgeons Card

Wells and Nagler physicians and surgeons advertise an X ray laboratory in connection with their office located on Sloan Street Elk. They offer day and night treatment and examination by X rays and list residence phone numbers for Dr. Wells and Dr. Nagler at 3 North Naches Avenue.

Wells & Nagler, Physicians and Surgeons Sloan Elk N. Naches Ave Res Wells Nagler

Dr David Rosser Physician and Surgeon Listing

Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck s Drug Store Cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours 9 am to 12 m and 2 to 5 pm. Member of Pension Board.

David Rosser Janeck’s Chestnut Pension Board

Clark & Gensaux Law Office Details Listed

A partial entry lists the firm Clark & Gensaux Lawyers at 11114 E Yakima Ave with phone 6231 and mentions suites 1, 2 and 3, suggesting an address or office suite designations.

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