Walla Walla Politician Ties to Federal Court Move and Yakima Mill Plan
A Connell via Seattle Times dispatch reports a Walla Walla politician asserts John Adam Schmidt, jailed for perjury and exiled to McNeil's Island, was the projected U S marshal for a new federal court district. The rumor also ties Edward Whitson to potential court roles and hints at a Yakima City mill revival backed by local political influence.
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Connell
Seattle Times
Walla Walla
John Adam Schmidt
McNeil’s Island
United States Marshalship
Federal Court District
Jones
B. 8. Grosscup
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Edward Whitson
North Yakima
Whitson
Yakima County
Congressman Jones
Senator Ankeny
Yakima
Whitson & Parker
Washington
County Commissioner Race Sees Two Leaders for Pace Vacancy
The race to fill Lafayette Pace’s vacancy features Dr W. Chamberlain and W H Chine likely to win the unexpired term. Candidates Tilton S Phillips and Noah J Beckner vie in Mabton, while Kennewick backs S H Amon for representation and a capable, impartial commissioner.
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W. Chamberlain
W. H. Chine
Lafayette Pace
Pace
Tilton S. Phillips
Noah J. Beckner
Mabton
Sunnyside Sun
Kennewick
Kennewick Courier
Yakima City Flour Mill Reopens Under New Owner
The Yakima flouring mills have undergone a thorough overhaul in recent weeks with bright new machinery installed under the guidance of proprietor E. Goins. An experienced miller, Goins plans to improve efficiency and output.
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Yakima City
Yakima
E. Goins
Goins
Rescue by Rover the Newfoundland Saves Millionaire's Child
A wild alarm erupts as Mildred Gumboyle falls into a raging stream. Colonel Hackthunder, on hotel veranda steps with his Newfoundland Rover, orders the dog to save her. Rover hesitates then returns to the bank. Hackthunder wades in and rescues the girl himself.
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Mildred Gumboyle
Colonel Hackthunder
Rovah
Rover
Coffin Bros Depart Ment Store Ad Notes Small Margin Saddles
A brief ad item from Coffin Bros Department Store advertising saddles and harness as a side line sold on a very small margin.
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Coffin Bros. Department Store
Neighbor Questions Boy About Family Absences
A neighbor asks about the boy as he swings on the front gate. He lists his family members' whereabouts and concerns. Father hunts in the Adirondacks, Bill attends a political convention, Jake joins a football team, and the dressmaker predicts mourning for mother.
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Adirondacks
Bill
Jake
Death by coughing ends life of Harry Duckwell at home
A 25 year old man, Harry Duckwell, died at his residence after a prolonged coughing spell. His wife and child witnessed the event as he struggled to breathe following a day of cold symptoms. A physician was not timely, and the episode proved fatal by suffocation.
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Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ballard
F. L. Janeck
Heart Trouble Remedy Ad and Child’s Play Scene
An old advertisement touts Herbine for indigestion and heart palpitations with a 50 cent price from F. L. Janeck’s Drug Store. The piece also features a comic domestic moment where six year old Willie is taught to stand alone as a brother aims at an apple on his head with a bow and arrow.
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Willie
Digestive health a remedy for many diseases says ad
An advertisement urges starting with stomach health to cure many illnesses. It promotes Dr. Gunn's Improved Liver Pills as the key to digestive balance and overall well being, offers 25c per box with a postpaid trial, and mentions a local drugstore.
Cure for Nervous People with Dr Gunn's Blood & Nerve Tonic
Advertises Dr Gunn's Blood & Nerve Tonic tablets to build strong red blood and nourish nerves. Claims 1 to 3 pounds weekly gain and a cure in days. Price 75 cents per box or three for $2. Sold by F L Janecks Drug Store and can be mailed from Dr Bo san ko Co Philadelphia PA.
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Dr. Gunn
Dr. Bosanko Co
Philadelphia
F. L. Janeck’s
Cure for Piles Piles Remedy by Dr Bosanko Sold Locally
An advertisement for Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claims to stop itching bleeding and absorb tumors with a jar priced at 50 cents. Available at F L Janeck's Drug Store Philadelphia Pa or by mail. The ad invites readers to write about their case Treasure free. Also includes a political exchange on vote buying by Senator Sorghum.
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Bo Sanko
Bosanko
Philadelphia
F. L. Janeck
Curious man meets celebrated pugilist on stage
A man with boundless curiosity asks where he'd rather be hit. The pugilist replies solar plexus, noting it would not likely stop him from going on stage to tell funny stories.
Coughs and Colds Advertise Safe Remedy Alternatives
An ad compares cough medicine options noting that many contain opiates and cause constipation, especially for children. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as non opiate and safer. North Yakima Drug Store and A. D. Sloan are listed as proprieties. A dated gossip-style exchange about Burroughs’ loan appears among the notices.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good From Kidney Cure
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio publicizes kidney and bladder relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports excruciating pain from gravel and stones stopped after a few doses and compares the improvement to a thousand dollars in value. North Yakima Drug Co. promotes the remedy through A D Sloan.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan, Propr
Wedding at Old Manse Causes Paper to Shorten Name
Reporter notes the newlyweds will reside at the Old Manse. The story hints the groom dislikes the shortened phrasing used by the paper, who headlined Old Mans instead of Old Manse. The exchange reveals editorial pressures on obituary style and place names.
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Cure
A Timely Topic urges Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung remedy for coughs and colds. North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, proprietor, promotes its quick relief and prevention of serious cold outcomes.
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Foley
North Yakima
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Drug Store
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THE
Yakima Herald
Cecelia Stowe
Orator
Entre Nous Club
Warren Avenue
Cureaco
Inn
Cardus
Old Jones
Mollie
Mollie Jones
Algy
Papa
Sam Parks
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Carlyle
Emerson
Reform School
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
West Virginia’ Reform School
Senator Sorghum
Burroughs
Oan
Goldman
Seattle
A. L. Flint
Yakima Furniture Company
Hotel Yakima
D Streets
Scranton
I. C.S
Chas. C. Nelson
Yakima Water, Light & Power Co
International Correspondence Schools
New York Block
North Yakima Business College
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