Yakima County Dominates Fair Display Says W L Steinweg
Yakima County takes the lead in the Washington state exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair. W L Steinweg of First National Bank praises the Yakima display and urges farmers to send stronger fruit and farm products to the exhibit lead by F Walden. Additional space is requested to expand the display and improve tables for fruit and other goods.
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United States
Washington
Walden
Yakima County
F. Walden
W. H. van Deman
Reading Less Department
Washington, D. C
Sions
Public Schools Open September Eleventh in City
The city Public Schools will open on Monday September 11 with improved buildings and a new department led by Professor Willett to assist slower students. New staff includes Miss Mabel Smith as Latin teacher and Miss Emma Howland likely in the third grade. Mrs. Bessie Needham will not return as principal this year.
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S. F. Selleck
Willett i8
Willett
Columbia
Central
Mabel Smith
Shelby
Iowa
Lisbon
N. C
Brown
Emma Howland
Bessie O. Needham
Barge
Illinois
Tme
R. K. Nichols
Bever
Des Moines
Four Workers Freed After Cle Elum Dam Plot Case
In Cle Elum justice court last Friday engineers Tiffany and Driscoll faced charges of willful destruction of property for plotting to blow up the Union Gap Ditch dam near Cle Elum. Both posted 300 bonds to answer in superior court and were released. four laborers, hired for the task, were also released. Rumors say the men may sue for damages from arrest and humiliation.
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Washington Irrigation Company
Cle Elum
Justice Court
Union Gap Ditch Company
Tiffany
Driscoll
Peace Treaty Nears Conclusion Between Russia and Japan
From Portsmouth dispatches the peace terms are nearly agreed with plenipotentiaries. Japan drops demand for indemnity and cedes half of Sakhalin, relinquishes claims to surrender Russian ships in neutral ports, and waives limits on Russian Far East naval power.
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Portsmouth
Russia
Japan
Sakhalin
Far East
Mrs Wilson to Open First Class Restaurant and Bakery
Mrs Wilson an experienced caterer recently of Tacoma plans a first class restaurant and home bakery in the renovated storeroom of the Wilson block once fixtures arrive.
John L Sullivan to perform at Orpheum for a week
Promoter announces John L Sullivan will appear nightly at the Orpheum theater for the week starting September 11. The famed pugilist, aged 46, tours the West with vaudeville, promising strong attendance and packed houses at 50 and 25 cents. extra notices will follow.
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John L. Sullivan
Orpheum
West
Black Demon Challenge Seeks 20 Round Fight on Sept 22
George Washington Brown issues a public challenge to Bud Martin known as The Black Demon for a boxing match of 20 rounds around September 22 1905 in North Yakima Washington with $250 to $500 per side and $500 posted for forfeit to E G Tennant for correspondence.
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North Yakima
Bud Martin
Black Demon
E. G. Tennant
George Washington Brown
Rose Did Not Mislead Yakima About Proposed Electric Railway
The article defends Jesse H. Rose against claims of deception over a proposed electric street and suburban railway for Yakima County. It notes Rose never misrepresented intentions, disputes ties to other railroads, and cites $2,000 plus spent on surveys. It argues Northern Pacific may oppose independent lines but leaves open future developments and local support.
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Rose
North Yakima
Yakima County
Northern Pacific Railway
Tacoma & Eastern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Donald
Ellensburg Ball League Breaks Up With Prosser Series
Due to Ellensburg’s failure to play on schedule the league will disband for the season. North Yakima will still host ten games against Prosser with two battles next Sunday at Prosser 10 am and 3 pm. Goins pitches for Prosser and Slats Taylor directs the curve. A $500 pool goes to the team winning the most games. Free buses will run to the ballpark for home games. Postmaster Lemon says no mail delivery Monday September 4. routes may pick up mail at the office 9 to 10 am.
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Ellensburg
North Yakima
Turnell
Prosser
Goins
Taylor
Lemon
Box Drain Sewer Ordinance Prepared by City Attorney
City Attorney Forsyth has prepared an ordinance resolutions and reports for the west side box drain sewer to be presented at the next council meeting. The project estimated at about 7500 dollars will be paid from the current expense fund. The box drain will be an open bottom timber structure ten feet deep 24 by 24 inches, running from North Rainier to the Schanno ditch to drain subsurface water and improve sanitary conditions.
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Forsyth
West Side
Rainier Avenue
Moxee Avenue
Chestnut Street
Kittttas Avenue
Spruce Street
Ahtanum Avenue
Schanno Ditch
Vote on Sewer Question Again in City Election
The city weighs a trunk sewer proposal with council to adopt or reject a measure to put the issue to voters at the next municipal election. The west side box drain is expected to reduce need for drain pipes, and estimated cost excluding pipes is about 40 000 dollars. C H Denley fire and life insurance. Office 202 8 Second St Phone 1991.
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C. H. Denley
Fire and Life Insurance
Second &T
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Yakima Hardware Co
First National Bank
North Yakima, Wash
United States Depositary
W. M. Ladd
W. L. Steinweg
Chas. Carpenter
A. B. Cline
First ‘National Bank
L. Steinweg
F. J. Tickner
Mitchell
Tacoma
Mr. Sullivan
Seattle
C. A. Prouty
Ontario Veterary College
McPherson Veterinary Dental College
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
Jesse H. Rose
George Donald
Ball League
D. R. Barton
Oref Sr
Yakima
Ironbrew
Yakima Mineral Springs CO
East End
Chestnut St
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