First Patent Awarded in Yakima Coal Land Dispute
Mrs. George Weikel has been notified that her anthracite coal land claim in section 1 14 10 near Cowitz Pass will go to patent. Several local claimants have abandoned or sought refunds from the federal government, while others pressed their claims. The anthracite fields have long been debated for quality and abundance, though some deem the coal inferior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weikel
Washington, D. C
Cowitz Pass
Treasury Department
Weikel
Maturing news on inaccessible mountain claims
The report notes that the claims are buried by snow most of the year and inaccessible, but it states that some progress is finally being made, signaling maturation of the project.
Cardui praised by Mrs Minnie Lamb in Lebanon Jct notices
Mrs Minnie Lamb of Lebanon Junction Ky credits Cardui with stopping severe spells and recommends Cardui as a safe reliable medicine for women. The ad notes Cardui is made from harmless vegetables and has been used for more than fifty years with success. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Minnie Lamb
Coal panic feared from bituminous mine struggles
Washington reports warn of a potential national industrial panic tied to the bituminous coal industry. J F Galbreath Jr of the American Mining Congress urges a plan allowing operators to meet under a trade commission akin to the ICC to avert bankruptcies amid 750 million dollars in play and 1.5 million workers affected. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertises relief for swelling, pain, and rheumatic conditions sold by D H Fry and C V Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
J. F. Galbreath Jr
American Mining Congress
The
Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ballard
D. H. Fry
C.v. Camp
Third
Yakima
Christ Promises Salvation Amid Unbelief Says Monroe
A Monroe column states Christ promises to save the world from sin while noting unbelief demands salvation within sin, highlighting a theological contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Monroe
Alfalfa Special heads east with Western governors
The alfalfa special train carrying governors from eleven western states tours the east. Ex Governor Brady conceived the idea and leads the party with James Hawley mentioned as a presidential candidate, though Brady remains chief of the excursion amid widespread attention and sightseeing stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Brady
Idaho
James Hawley
Hawley
Billithig Pavement Trial Shows New Assessment Plan
Taxpayer protests in improvement district 224 led city to order a fresh assessment roll for bitulithic pavement on West Yakima Avenue Turner Street Miles Avenue Linden Lane Park Street West Chestnut Street Seventh Avenue South and Tacoma Avenue. City engineer to prepare de novo surveys to measure relative pavement value against cement roads.
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City Commission
West
Yakima Avenue
Turner Street
Miles Avenue
Linden Lane
Parktreet
West Chestnut Street
Seventh Avenue
Tacoma Avenue
High Line Canal Bond Vote Passes Narrow Margin
The Ellensburg election on Saturday approved a district bond for constructing the high line canal by a large majority. About 400 votes were cast with only 24 against. Community celebration followed the result.
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Ellensburg
High Line Canal
Congress Rejects Private Sale of Maine Hull for Exhibition
Washington December 16 Congress turned down a million dollar offer to sell the wreck of the Maine hull for display nationwide. The decision blocks private parties from exhibiting the hull in public venues and charging admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Maine
United States
John Arbuckle Seeks Assistants as He Denies Retirement
New York December 15 John Arbuckle roaster and sugar maker advertised for an assistant earning ten thousand dollars a year and a second at five thousand. Rumors he would retire to run his floating hotels as charity were denied he said he only sought a few hired men to aid his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Arbuckle
Yakima Valley Sets Apple Grading Rules For Next Year
Growers and dealers in the Yakima valley approve new grading rules for apples with extra fancy and fancy grades. The plan, backed by Fred E. Thompson and others, aims for uniform standards and a strict packing and wrapping regime to ensure quality for a projected 7,000 to 10,000 carloads next year. If growers protest, a later meeting may consider Wenatchee rules or alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Herald
Fred FE. Thompson
Messrs
F. E. Thompson
C. R. Paddock
Lawrence Hayes
Wenatchee
Vinci tonic aids West Baden woman in recovery tale
Miss Alta Abel describes life as worthless and exhausted until Vinci cod liver and iron tonic restored health and strength. She reports feeling like a different person and urges others to try the remedy with a money back guarantee from North Yakima purveyor Fred L. Janeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Abel
West Baden
Ind
Vinci
Miss Abel
Fred L. Janeck
Pruggist
North Yakima
Wash
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Claim Cure for Wife
R J Howell of Tracy Ohio reports his wife suffered severe coughing with sore lungs resembling consumption. He says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gave immediate relief and, in under three bottles, a complete cure without opiates, urging buyers to avoid substitutes from North Yakima Drug Store.
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R. J. Howell
Tracy, O
Foley
North Yakima Drug Store
Taft Renomination Seen Impossible by Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot told a Boston progressive rally that Taft cannot be renominated and that the country is rapidly turning to Robert M. La Follette as the next presidential nominee. He urged delegates to pledge to progressive principles and to support a modernized Republican fight.
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Boston
Taft
la Follette
Gifford Pinchot
Republican Party
Robert M. la Foliette
Republican National Congress
Suffragist Attacks Lloyd George With Brass Box in London
In Der 15 London a male suffragist hurled a brass bound box at Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George after a women's liberal meeting address. The box struck him in the face causing a cut lip and injuries to both eyes.
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London
David Lloyd George
Fire destroys Annex at Hotel Potter on Pacific coast
The Annex of the Hotel Potter in Santa Barbara burned today, injuring five. Estimated loss about 50000 dollars. Fire likely started from an explosion of seasoning in the laundry drying room.
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Santa Barbara
Potter
Paeile Coast
Charles W. Drake Files Bond as Estate Administrator
Charles W. Drake has filed his bond as administrator of the estate of Myrla B. Drake, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Drake
Myrla B. Drake
Butter yield makes record in seven day test
Florence Sarcastio a five year old Holstein cow at the Marks Ahtanum ranch yields twenty six and one tenth pounds of butter fat in seven days during a thirty day test. The cow produces about ninety pounds of milk daily and four of eight tested animals have exceeded twenty pounds for seven days.
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Florence Sarcastio
J. P
EK. B. Marks
Herald
Messrs. Davis
Bishop
Mrg
Florence
Jess Melton
Cardul Promises Relief for Carrie Moore in Cherry Valley
Carrie Moore of Cherry Valley Arkansas says she feared isolation, suffered headaches, heart palpitations, and low vitality for years. After taking Cardus her health improved dramatically, and she praises Cardul as the woman’s tonic sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Valley
Ark
Mra
Carrie Moore
Cardus
Cardul
Foreclosing Lumber Lien by Yakima Valley Lumber Co
Yakima Valley Lumber Company sues to foreclose a bill of lumber and building materials alleged obtained by Frank J. Reames. The action seeks $196 as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Lumber Company
Perlor
Frank J. Reames
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Seattle
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Group OF Governors
Billithig
Nesses
House
Exhibition Company
Hull
Secretary of the Navy
Havana
Cuba
Secretary of War
C. W. Camp
Corner Third
Spitzenberg
Jonathan
Winesap
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Rome Beauty
Grimes
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Newtown
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Lloyd George
Florence Sarcastic
H. Dills
Outlook
Washington State College
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