Colored voters organize a club to back Republican principles
In a meeting at 116 South First Street the colored voters formed the Progressive Independent Political club with officers W. L. Perkins as chairman, T. H. Walker as president, W. H. Jeffries as secretary, and Perkins as treasurer. Debate over a club name ended with a vote favoring a stance to support the best men for offices and endorse the Republican party in state and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South First Street
Progressive Independent Political Club
W. L. Perkins
T. H. Walker
W. H. Jeffries
Jones Republican Club
Progressive Independent Club
Booker T. Washington Club
Walker
Republican Party
Grace McCafferty Led Colors at G A R National Encampment
Grace McCafferty of this city became the only woman color bearer at the national G A R encampment in Minneapolis. The Washington and Alaska division carried her colors in the parade, drawing cheers from spectators as she received congratulations and kept the carried banner as a memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCafferty
Miss McCafferty
Minneapolis
Washington
Alaska
Grace
Washington and Alaska
Surprise Farewell for Miss Ethel Burge in Marysville
A surprise party was held at 702 South Second to honor Miss Ethel Burge who is leaving for California with her parents. Guests from Boston and Cahalan Co stores gave a silk parasol a bonbon dish and a gold bracelet. She plans to visit relatives in San Francisco before settling in Stockton, after eighteen months in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ethel] Burge
South Second Street
Boston and Cahalan Co
Miss Burge
J. B. Burge
San Francisco
Stockton
Cal
City to Notify Gilligan’s Bonding Company on Sewer Work
City Attorney Forsyth said the city will notify Gilligan’s bonding company if the contractor does not state intent by Tuesday morning to proceed or request delay. The bond covers about 52,000, and if Gilligan quits the city will re advertise for bids to finish the sewer. The council committee is ready to report on the sewer issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Gilligan
Contractor Keiser Denies Low Wages Report
Mr. Keiser one of the contractors on the Donald Keck work says the Herald is mistaken in reporting he offered 2.25 a day for men and 34.75 for man and team. He asserts he pays higher wages and notes 2.50 for men and 3.00 for man and team as the town’s top rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keiser
Donald Keck
Herald
Freight worker injured as wheel runs over foot at rail yard
Roy Fisk a brakeman on the local freight was caught by a guard rail on Wednesday morning his heel was ground off by a box car wheel and he sustained other injuries. He was taken to the hospital here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fisk
Hunters' Licenses Filed At County Auditor Office
Monday applications for hunting licenses were recorded at the county auditor's office. Names associated with the filings include H. W. Spratley of Sunnyside D. T. Myers August Luetz of North Yakima A. M. Jewett of Outlook and Elias White foot of Fort Simcoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor's Office
H. W. Spratley
Sunnyside
D. T. Myers
August Luetz
North Yakima
A. M. Jewett
Outlook
Elias Whitefoot
Fort Simcoe
Nevada Insurance Chief Hits London and Lancashire Firm
Nevada Insurance Commissioner Davis denounces London and Lancashire Fire Insurance for alleged policyholder discrimination and “welching” on claims. He orders state policy cancellations and gives two weeks to settle debts in San Francisco, threatening license revocation if complaints persist. Paragraphs also describe a social excursion with entertainment, dinner, and a vase presentation by George Vance to Henry Schott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company
Davis
Nevada
California
San Francisco
George Vance
Henry Schott
Schott
National Irrigation congress to convene at Boise
Professor Thomas Shaw editor of the Northwest Edition of the Orange Judd Farmer will attend Boise Idaho for the National Irrigation congress September 3 to 8 He will address Rotation and Irrigation A large delegation led by Vice President Fairbanks and 16 United States senators will attend Curtis Guild Jr Massachusetts governor lauds irrigation and supports a national reclamation effort seeking 100000000 for Boise congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shaw
Orange Judd Farmer
National Irrigation Congress
Boise
Shaw
Western Passenger Association
Idaho
West
Fairbanks
United States
Congress
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
Bay State
Lberty
Atlantic Coast
Gans Completes Training Ahead of Nelson Championship
Veteran referee Geo Siler to be third man in the ring for the September 3 title bout between Battling Nelson and Joe Gans at Goldfield. Gans has halted full training and will spend an hour daily adjusting to sun glare while staying under 133 pounds. Nelson jogged six miles and did gym work as betting stalls with Gans as favorite at 10 to 7. Reports from Manhattan indicate brisk bets around 20 000 dollars with odds 10 to 6 favoring Gans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Geo. Siler
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Tex” Rickard
Goldfield Athletic Club
Siler
Gans
Nelson
Manhattan
A. E. Hall to Wed Miss Sarah Frances Buel
A. E. Hall travels to Tacoma to wed Miss Sarah Frances Buel of Tacoma in a September 4 ceremony at the bride’s mother's home in Tacoma. The groom, a former employee of A. J. Shaw & Sons furniture, will reside with his wife after September 6 at 503 North Natchez Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hall
Tacoma
Hall
Benedicts
Mr. Hall
Sarah Frances Buel
A. J. Shaw & Sons
North
Natchez Avenue
Crystal wedding anniversary surprise picnic
A Sunday excursion crowd surprised Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Schott at Joe Eschbach's ranch on the Katches. The impromptu gathering celebrated their crystal wedding anniversary with a jolly sendoff organized by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Schott
Joe Eschbach
Katches
H. H. Schot
Electric Bitters credited with curing diverse ailments
The testimonial notes FE Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana recovered from kidney trouble and general debility after using Electric Bitters. It claims cures for stomach, liver and kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches, dizziness and weakness. Sold for 60 cents and guaranteed by C. C. Case's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
C. C. Case
Stained shingles offered cheaper by carload load
Scott's Lumber Yard advertises stained shingles sold by carload at a lower cost per thousand than staining on a roof, inviting builders to save on bulk purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’s Lumber Yard
Kuppenheimer Clothing Ad Promotes Summer Suit Sale
Elegant Coffin Bros advertises a new summer suit from Kuppenheimer Clothing. The brief notice highlights a stylish option for warm weather wear and positions Coffin Bros as the local retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuppenheimer Clothing
Coffin Bros
Assassination attempt wounds Stolypin. many dead in St Petersburg
A bomb during Premier Stolypin’s private reception on Aptekassy island killed twenty eight and wounded twenty four. The premier was slightly hurt. Among the dead are the 15 year old daughter Gen Seamatin and several officials. Conspirators killed or badly wounded. two lie dead, others in the St Peter and St Paul fortress. The blast wrecked the residence, leaving mangled bodies and a vivid scene of destruction. Revoltists blamed. authorities vow harsher repression and possible social revolutionary involvement.
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ST. Petersburg
Stolypin
Aptekassy Island
Gen
Seamatin
M. Khosroff
Count Foderoff
Chamberlain Davidoff
Chamberlain Vo
Associated Press
Quiet Title Action In Yakima County Lands
U S Stewart sues W H Stutsman and Serepta M Stutsman and unknown parties in Yakima County Washington to quiet title to lands in the NE of NB% of Section 32 Township 14 N Range 17 E and to reform a deed bond. Plaintiffs seek relief by court action with summons requiring appearance within sixty days after July 11 1906 and to answer the complaint filed with the clerk. Attorneys Roberts and Brewster North Yakima WashingtonRooms 8 16 Yakima National Bank Building. Jly 11 Aug 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Yakima
U. S. Stewart, Laintiff
W. H. Stutsman
Serepta M. Stutsman
Yakima County
Washington
Roberts & Brewster
Plaintice
P. O
Yakima National Bank
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets and Paris Green Ads
An alert-style ad notes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets promising digestion and vitality benefits with claims of treating constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema impure blood and headaches. The item is offered in tablet form at 35 cents a box by Hollister Drone Company Madison Wisconsin. Also advertised is Paris green spray for fruit trees sold by Coffin Bros at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Hourister Drone Company
Madison
Wis
Paris
Coffin Bros
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Stella Erickson
Nellie Lacy
Stella Cronk
Amy Erickson
Minnie Ward
Vivian Jones
Dora Bradfield
Nanta Dull
Myrtle Gunn
Bertha Hulse
Ethel Burge
Miss Hunter
8. M. Brown
D. W. Voorhees
Messrs
Dan Stanton
Jack Calahan
Chas Weigel
Herman Hatfield
Wesley Heare
Arthur Baker
Herbert
Washington and
Ethel Brrge
South Second
Gilligan's Bondsmen
Nebraska
Tyrswarrer
Company
1St Avenue, SO
Seattle, WN
Andrew Waperr
G. M. Burrixeton
Pacific
Seattle, Wash
C. B. Bussett
Pres
Weber-Bussell Canning Co
Geo. N. Edwards
Tel. Main
Selah St
Flour Iill
Yakima, Wash
R. A. Scott
Jas, M. Ferguson
Produce Brokers
Yakima Feed & Grain Company
North Yakima, Wash
Welch
Vada
Don and Lancashire Co
Boise, Idaho
The
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
St. Paul
Grandview
A. B. Flint
Jesse Mason
North Yaktoma
Campbell
G. T. Aumiller
City Drayman
Rock and Sand
West Yakima Av
Little Bunny
Diamond Dick
Frankx. Nagler
Puons Main
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