Citywide election shows defeat of class advancement
In yesterday’s municipal vote the proposition to advance the city from third to second class failed in every ward. The sole contest featured P. M. Armbruster for mayor with a minimal slate otherwise, and the measure is seen as defeated amid taxpayer relief and upcoming census.
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The
Herald
P. M. Armbruster
W. L. Steinweg
L. O. Janeck
H. H. Schott
Joe Dick
Candidates Win Narrowly in Yakima City Election
Yakima City held a close vote yesterday with winners decided by a slim margin. In Omaha a murder trial nears closing as Deputy State Attorney Ellick and Woodrough wrap arguments for the state while defense counsel Gurley and English prepare final remarks tomorrow.
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Yakima City
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Austin
Ellick
Woodrough
Gurley
English
Bill to bar hop substitutes in beer production
In the House of Commons a bill was introduced to prohibit hop substitutes in beer. The measure also bans the use of hops unless stored in properly marked bags.
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London
House of Commons
Southern Commercial Congress Named Permanent Organization
Washington December 8 by resolution adopted tonight the southern commercial congress became a permanent organization John M Parker of New Orleans was chosen president.
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Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Yakima Delegation Praises Apple Show Echoes in Spokane
Charles H. Barnes reports the National Apple show a success and praises Yakima's display featuring 70 000 Winesap apples owned by H M Gilbert. The Yakima Juvenile band led the procession at Spokane with strong reception from about 16 000 attendees. Plans discussed for bringing the Spokane display to Chicago in 1909 to boost advertising.
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Charles H. Barnes
North Yakima
Spokane
Barnes
H. M. Gilbert
the Herald
Yakima
Chicago
Gilbert
Lowther
Huntley
F. Walden
Yakima Valley
Wenatchee
Okanogan
Bitter Root
Fruitvale Road Improvement Aided by County Officials
County commissioners at their Tuesday session approved a resolution under the state aid law to improve Fruitvale road following a petition by the Fruitvale Improvement Club. The replat of the Granger first addition was approved and filed amid a day spent on claims and minor petitions.
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Fruitvale Road
Fruitvale
Fruit Shipping Totals for September Reported
Northern Express reports September fruit shipments totaling 33 680 boxes and 762 tons. Peaches grapes and vegetables lead in boxes and tonnage while the apple season has not yet begun. Official figures follow.
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Northern Express
Smith
Bloody clash between fanatics and police in Kansas City
In Kansas City near city hall a riot broke out between religious fanatics and police, with over a hundred shots fired. One policeman died, two were fatally injured and three more hurt. The gunfire began around 4 PM as crowds filled the streets near police headquarters.
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Kansas
City
Albert Dalbow
John Sharp
Adam God
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
Driscoll Beats Griffin in Featherweight Title Bout
In Boston tonight Jem Driscoll claimed to be England's featherweight champion and knocked out Charley Griffin, the Australian featherweight champion, in the tenth round.
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Boston
Dec
Jem Driscoll
England
Charley Griffin
Australia
Toppention Holds Warm Election
Toppnish held a lively municipal election with 310 votes cast. E H Eshelman Luther Keilon and G G Lee won council seats by margins from two to nineteen while R T Newman was elected treasurer. Election preserves existing city management.
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Toppenish
Herald
E. H. Eshelman
Luther Keilon
G. G. Lee
R T. Newman
Keilon
Cashier Fights Robber in Bank at Ellensburg
In Ellensburg Washington Ray Pyer assistant cashier of the Washington National bank was forced to open the vault by a robber who entered with a revolver. Pyer wrestled with the intruder and was shot in the left arm as the thief fled without loot. Bloodhounds were brought but the robber remains at large.
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Holt
Sharp
A. J. Selzer
Dalbow
Stege
Clark
Mullane
Adam God
Louis Pratt
Pratt
Ellensburg
Wash
Ray Pyer
Washington National Bank
Dyer
Root in Financial Distress Confirmed by Bank Reports
Seattle news notes Judge Root remains in serious financial trouble with no income beyond state salary. James D. Hoge of Union Savings Bank confirms Root has borrowed small sums, but asserts Root is generally a reliable man of his word.
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Seattle
Dee
Root
James D. Hoge
Union Savings Bank
Portland Merchant Sen Chong Dies in Oregon Home
Sen Chong a Chinese merchant of Portland died Tuesday morning at his brother Sam Chone's home on South Front street from a complication of diseases. He was 40, prominent in Chinese circles on the Pacific, long in the country and reputed wealthy. He leaves a wife. final arrangements are pending. Chong's life insurance payable to his wife totals $6000.
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P.M. Armbruster
Galena
Ill
Tacoma
North Yakima
West Side
Sen Chong
Portland
Ore
Sam Chone
South Front Street
Pacific
Chong
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