Not Guilty by Insanity in Judge Slaying Case
Tacoma February report: Chester Thompson found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Judge George Meade Emery in Seattle on July 7, 1908. Jury deliberated under three hours after Will H. Thompson delivered a dramatic closing argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Snell
Chester Thompson
George Meade Emery
Seattle
Will HF. Thompson
Chester
Thompson
Jaymen
H. Thompson
Coal bunkers eyed for North Yakima expansion
Hughes of Yakima Artificial Inc and Cold Storage Co returned from a Sound trip studying coal bunkers elevators and dumps for new bunkers. The project aims to spend heavily with plans under preparation and work to start as soon as machinery and material are ready. Regular coal supply will ease shortages in North Yakima and boost the local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee E
Hughes
Yakima Articial Inc and Cold Storage Company
Son
Yakima
Pendleton Pastime cigar store changes hands
FP Robinson of Pendleton Oregon has bought the Pastime cigar store. The renovation will include new floors billiard and pool tables and fixtures. He plans to carry high grade cigars candies and clears and will reinvest in Pendleton. The change takes effect the 20th of the month. Former owners were H. B. Barney and A. F. P. Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Robinson
Pendleton Ore
H. B. Barney
A. F P. Downs
Sells City Lots in Weekend Sale
J. J. Miler sold seven city lots on Saturday including two on South Raimler one on North Moxee two on South Reed and two on South Moxee. W. M. Nelson bought the two lots on South Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Miler
South Raimler
North Moxee
South Reed
South Moxee
W. M. Nelson
Plans to Erect Houses on Multiple Lots
The text notes the intent to buy three more parcels on the same streets a few days ago and to build a house on each of the lots. It reflects a developer's plan to expand housing on the property.
YMCA Moves to New Office Beside Ward Hunt
The YMCA leaves Hinman’s outer office above First National bank and relocates to Ward & Hunt at 110 Yakima Ave. Secretary Turner will be available there. Trustees meet Tuesday at 7:30 with Architect Gauntt to review bids and late quotations and consider decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hinman
First National Bank
Young Men'’s Christian Association
Mr. Hinman
Ward & Hunt
Yakima Avenue
Turner
Gauntt
A Shower of Golden Grain and Aged Soldier Remembered
The Department of Agriculture estimates the year’s cereal crop around 5 billion bushels across corn wheat rye oats barley flaxseed buckwheat and rice covering nearly 200000 square miles. An editorial notes abundant harvests alleviating railway car shortages. In Quincy Illinois John Leonard Roeder celebrated his 107th birthday recalling Waterloo and his encounter with historical figures and events from Napoleon to Lincoln.
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Department of Agriculture
Tts
The
New York Sun
Waterloo
Quincy
John Leonard Roeder
Wirtembure
Germany
Aimy
Gen Bleacher
Wellington
Napoleon
Illinois
John Wood
Abraham Lincoln
New Rural Route Extended From Mabton Washington
Postmaster T Phillips reports approval from Washington to extend Mabton rural delivery to March 1. The route length is 2458 miles south of the Mabton office and will lead to the abolition of the Belman post office and its R F D route. Patrons should set up regulation boxes where needed and adjust box locations to fit the new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabton
T Phillips
Washington, D. C
Belman
Roslyn City Surplus Shapes Bank Moves
Roslyn, Feb 4. Roslyn is ahead about $12 000 with funds kept in one Ettensburg bank. Officials worry the balance exceeds the depositary’s $8 000 surety and consider moving funds to a different bank on a short time loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslyn
Ettensburg
North Yakima Post Office Notices and Local Events
Uncalled letters list for January 19 1907 at North Yakima with one cent due per letter. Also a notice of a Colored Baptist church southern dinner February at the Protest butte Second and A streets and a Sunnyside stockholders meeting with officers elected and bank details.
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North Yakima
Washington
Aspden
R. J. Angove
John Applegate
Mattie Baker
Thos. R Beebe
Sadie Box
R. F. D. Rown
Chas. Bush
H. A Crawford
Fila Crutchfield
George Crafton
Willmar Delia
Alma Hmmons
Anna Fuller
Ira C. Fless
J. C
The
Colored Baptist Church
Butte
Corner Second
Rider
Ing
Sunnyside
S. J. Harrison
N. Woodin
R. G. Page
J. Warrison
George Donald N. Woodfin
W. J. Cregson
R. G Page
Dr Pierces Maverite Proscription Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Dr Pierces Maverite Proscription made from herbal roots to aid twentieth century women without alcohol or narcotics. It claims safe, confidential medical advice from Dr R Pierce of Buffalo and features testimonials about curing headaches back pain and nervous symptoms. It also promotes Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative.
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Pierce
Nufwre
Adv
Daetor Pierre
R. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
Noy
Guo. Soden
Ronda Street
Saginaw, Mich
Aim
Historical look at U S presidents and hay meadow profits
The article outlines presidential term histories and origins of presidents, noting averages if terms varied, party and birthplace patterns, and a stray discussion on Timothy hay profits in Stevens County. It covers ages, careers, and national origins, plus a separate farmers’ piece praising timothy hay as a primary income source and regional price trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettle False Tribune
Stevens County
Timothy Bar
Timothy
Perruse
Chicago
Umatilla Agent in Trouble After Jail Debacle
Major Edwards, Uma tilla reservation agent, faces fresh trouble in Pendleton after a clash that cost him about 135 dollars in fines. He pleaded guilty via U S attorney without appearing. The reservation jail was destroyed, two Indians died, and an inquiry was begun with stenographer Ferguson recording testimony amid tensions.
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Major Edwards
Umatilla Indian Reservation
Pendleton
Edwards
Yakima
United States Attorney of
Oregon
Umatilla
Tvo
Perguson
Ferguson
Odd Household Remedies and Food Prep Tips From Old Text
The passage lists scattered home remedies and practical tips. It mentions birthplaces, diet and medicine ideas, and simple techniques such as using an electric light bulb for darning, peeling walnuts, keeping yolks fresh, using oil from sardines for asthma, and methods to keep food hot without drying it out. It also includes cautions like grease blunting knives and avoiding dampening coals.
Lumber Ordering Promise Promotes Precision and Service
The ad emphasizes exact lumber quantities by feet and type, offering tailored help to determine required board feet. It promises careful grading and quick, reliable fulfillment for small and large orders, and stresses customer choice with full service on the chosen lumber type.
Ambitious Youth Invited to Invest in Washington Hayland Ventures
The article urges harvest and sale in prime markets as Washington offers vast hay field opportunities. Desert soils, mountain slopes, and logged lands are open for individual purchase and conversion to timothy meadows. Promises of future better returns frame the venture as a starting point for philanthropist-investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Timothy Meadows
P.I
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George Emory
F. Robinson
Overon
Word & Hunt's Law Office
Oller, Ben
Pickard, T
L. Lemon
Emerson
Anon
Tove
George Macdonald
Carlyre
Landridge
Wruilt
Roseburg
Orchami
Newtown
Douglas County
H.R. Dickinson
Roseburg, Ore
Oord
Bic South Park
United States
Jefferson Madison
Monroe
Lincoln
Grant
Cleveland
MrKinley
Kinncotln
Mr.Kinley
Henry Harrison
Taylor
Garfield
McKinley
Harrison
Teler
Johnson
Arthur
Roosevelt
Filmore
William Henry Harrison
Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
Jackson
Adamees
Jefferson
Madison Monroe
van Buren
Buchanan
Polk
Tero
Tennessee
Jefferson Matison
Willam
Henry Flarrigan
Tyler
Virginia
Hares
Ben
Jamin W Morrison
MecKinter
Ohio
Taekoom
North Carolina
Bay Fields
Bawarde
Srpe
Hopsehold Nots
India
Quire
C. M. Ferry
Goring
NORTH
Vakima Drug Store
A.D. Sloan
Prap
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