Taft Proposes New Treaty With Japan Sparks Senate Debate
President Taft lays before the Senate a new treaty with Japan designed to replace the 1894 accord by dropping immigration limits at Japanese ports. It allows either nation to renounce after six months if it fails to operate as expected, prompting Pacific Slope opposition and fears of broader tariff implications.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
Senate
Taft
United States
Pacific
Congress
America
State Department
New Mortgage and Loan Co Incorporates in Washington
The Washington Mortgage and Loan company with capital stock of 100000 incorporates to conduct general mortgage and loan business. Officers include W. E. Coumbes as president and D. C. Reed as vice president. James O. Cull serves as secretary and treasurer and represents both personal interests and Central Washington Investment and Power in the directorate.
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New Mortgage and Loan Co
Washington Mortgage and Loan Company
W. E. Coumbes
D. C. Reed
James O. Cull
Ira P. Englehart
Englehart and Rigg
M. N. Richards
Seattle
Ski Jumping Record Broken at Ironwood Tournament
Andrew Haugen of Chippewa Falls broke the American record with a 152 foot jump at Ironwood Ski Club's annual tournament in Ironwood Michigan. Last year’s national champion set the prior mark at 140 feet in Marquette. Amateur champion Barney Riley of Coleraine Minnesota jumped 154 feet but fell.
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Ironwood
Mich
Ironwood Ski Club
Andrew Haugen
Chippewa Falls
Marquette
August Nordby
Superior
Wis
Barney Riley
Coleraine
Minn
Maine Congressman Amos Allen critically ill with pneumonia
Washington dispatch reports Representative Amos Lawrence Allen of Maine, former private secretary to Speaker Reed, is critically ill in Washington with pneumonia at nearly 74 after a grip infection. He is not expected to live.
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Con Allen
Washington, D. C
Amos Lawrence Allen
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Allen
Congress
Speaker Reed
Prosecution of Census Frauds Nears Start
Attorney General Wickersham appoints Cleveland A. Newton of St. Louis as special assistant to prosecute recent census frauds in Arizona, Montana, Washington, Oregon and other western states. Evidence gathered by census and labor agencies will be supplemented by Justice Department investigators.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
Cleveland A. Newton
St. Louis
Arizona
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Justice
Langford Dominates Lang In Disqualification Win
Sam Langford, the American heavyweight, defeated Bill Lanz of Australia by disqualification in the sixth round after Lanz struck Langford following a long exchange. Lanz, heavier by 52 pounds, appeared discouraged as Langford controlled the bout with rapid, hard-theta attacks before the foul ended the match.
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London
Bill Lanz
Australia
Sam Langford
Langford
Lang
Indian Girl Minnie Fiander Dies After Deception Case
A half breed Indian girl Minnie Fiander, aged about 17, who had been lured by a married man near her reservation, died at St Elizabeth's hospital after being found ill in a Japanese lodging house. A colored man and the lodging house keeper were arrested and fined.
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Minnie Fiander
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Wapato
Yakima
Hillyer
Minnie
Sibilant Hiss Echoes Through U S Senate
A long sibilant hiss rang through the Senate chamber during a debate on the Lorimer case. Bailey of Texas drew a rebuke from Crawford of South Dakota and provoked applause from opponents in the galleries. The hiss marked an uncommon audible interruption in the dignified body.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Crawford
South Dakota
Lorimer
Illinois
Burns Captured After Escape From Colfax Jail
Walla Walla report says John W. Burns alias Grover Hill, charged with shooting Conduct or D L Reader, escaped Whitman county jail Colfax last night and was rearrested by railroad officers at Palouse City late today.
Yakima County Bar Banquet Postponed for Illness
The first annual Yakima County Bar association banquet scheduled for Saturday at the Yakima hotel is postponed due to illness of Vestal Snyder. A later date will be announced with judges of the supreme bench and many prominent attorneys expected to attend.
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Yakima
Experimental Farm Sought Near North Yakima
The Agricultural Experiment Station of State College at Pullman seeks five acres near North Yakima for an experimental farm to study irrigation systems on young orchards and soil fertility. The college wants unrestrained possession to conduct research, preferring to lease from an individual. The Sunnyside site has reached capacity and a new tract is desired.
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North
Yakima
Agricultural Experiment Station
State College
Pullman
R. W. Thatcher
Commercial Club
H. P. James
Thatcher
Knw
Sunnyside
Yakima Scions Found Popular in Nurseries Elsewhere
Yakima fruit trees send scions to nurseries in Huntsville Alabama Shenandoah Iowa Clarkston and other locations. Scion trade grows while peaches decline as pears and apples gain share. Local nurseries report heavy stock movement and imports from outside plus notable fruit theft at some orchards.
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Yakima
Howard Wright
Huntsville
Ala
Lake Company
Shenandoah
Iowa
Clarkston
Oregon
T. O. Morrison
Canoeists Die In Lake Washington Current Collision
Leon C. Philips a bookkeeper drowned and Arthur F. Purdue narrowly escaped death when their canoe capsized after being dashed against the lock in the strong current from Lake Washington into the canal.
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Seattle
Leon C. Phillips
Arthur F. Purdue
Lake Washington
North Dakota Farmer Attacks James J Hill Speech
A Senate session opens with a letter from a North Dakota farmer criticizing James J Hill for his remarks on Canadian reciprocity.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
North Dakota
James J. Hill
Car Seal No 865 Returns Home After Year’s Travel
North Yakima reports Car Seal No. 865 has been found after a year away. It was discovered attached to a freight car in the wards, its surface worn smooth from contact. The seal shows outdoor wear and rust, but is now safely back at home.
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North Yakima
North Yakima Choral Society Delivers Sullivan Evening
The North Yakima Choral Society presented The Golden Legend by Sir Arthur Sullivan with 70 voices, soloists Fleury W. Newton Ruth Markell Sara McNamee Vern Wright and conductor Prof. F W Lester at First Christian church. The performance featured piano organ bell accompaniments and a printed program. The group plans a May festival of lighter operas led by officers Charles Lombard C E Keeler Harry Brown and others.
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North Yakima
Ruth Markell
Ursula
Sara McNamee
Elsie
Porester
Charles Lombard
C. E. Keeler
Harry Brown
Thomas Toll
C. H. Lombard
Keeler
C. W. Harris
T. H. Toll
Frank Horsley
Alexander Miller
Markell
A. B. Dow
D. Ferguson
J. W. Lince
Dn. W. Symons
Panic on Governor as waiters duel with dishes
On the Pacific coast steamer Governor Emanuel Cabral and Joe Teft, waiters, fought over a quarrel by hurling dishes and glassware as the ship neared the Golden Gate after leaving Puget Sound. Passengers including women crouched under tables to avoid the fusillade during lunch.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Emanuel Cabral
Joe Teft
Golden Gate
Puget Sound
Five Year Family Feud Ends In Murder
Enumclaw Washington February 21 William Miller 40 a well known man is held on murder charges for killing Joseph Pitcher in a hand to hand fight on the Milwaukee right of way about 11 miles from Enumclaw Miller says Pitcher attacked first and he struck back then beat Pitcher to death with a heavy stone the killing stems from a bitter five year family feud with both sides involved
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Enumclaw
Wash
William Miller
Joseph, Pitcher
Milwaukee
Miller
Pitcher
Work to Break Log Jam in Cabinet Gorge
A log jam of 12,000,000 feet tied up Humbird Lumber Co logs between the Cabinet gorge banks near Clark's fork in Idaho. M. Van Dyk saddled with the contract to break the jam and believes he can do it in 60 days.
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Sandpoint
Ida
Humbird Lumber Company
Cabinet Gorge
Clark's Fork
M. van Dyk
Herald Wants Ads for Farm Goods on Sunny Hill
Advertising brief advertises farm products including horses of black brown and gray and apples grown in sunshine. Calls for newsy cheap judicious notices to fill the hill with water sunshine and beauty.
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Herald
Yakima waters storage demand prompts reply to club
North Yakima Commercial Club presses for funds to build storage reservoirs on the Yakima basin. Secretary Ballinger replies focusing on the $20,000,000 reclamation loan, omitting promised storage work. The club vows to seek a fuller answer and continued action by President.
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Yakima Basin
R. A. Ballinger
Interior Department
Yakima
Ballinger
Washington
Commercial Club
Kingwell
Balfinger
H. PB. James
Yakima Commercial Club
North Yakima
Reclamation Service
Osn
West Side Booster Group Pushes City Hall Move
About 300 residents packed the West Side Improvement Association meeting to back a proposed city hall site west of the tracks. Attendees praised population shifts toward the west, discussed Broad Gauge and Union ditches, street openings, lighting and publicity, and welcomed the first patrolman in 40 days as a positive sign. The group planned committees and set next gathering for Monday at the Moffitt building.
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West Side Improvement Association
West Side
North Yakima
Yakima
Second Avenues
Moffitt
Toppenish Council Rules Fewer Saloons By April 30
North Yakima reports say Toppenish council voted to revoke all saloon licenses on April 30 and issue new licenses to three or four applicants meeting approval. Bootlegging and illicit liquor selling prompted the move.
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North Yakima
Toppenish
High Tension Line Franchise Granted to Moxee and Zillah
The county commissioners granted Pacific Power & Light a franchise for a high tension power line to Moxee and Zillah after resolving pole distance disputes. W. D. Lancaster was appointed road supervisor in Road District No. 5 near Zillah and Peoker. Olson's district.
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Moxee
Zillah
Pacific Power & Light Company
W. D. Lancaster
Peoker
Olson
No Wooden Buildings Within Fire Limits Ordinance
City council adopted a measure to end special privileges for building inside fire limits. No wooden structures may be erected within the limits, aligning with brick or masonry wall requirements eight inches thick. The change aims to curb last minute permit manipulation before elections.
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First Presbyteriann Church
Yakima Valley Transport seeks water rights for power and irrigation
The Yakima Valley Transportation company filed for 2000 cubic feet per second of Yakima river water with notices posted at the Selah Moxee canal intake eight miles north of North Yakima. The appropriation serves irrigation domestic and power needs including electricity for power and light and car operation. The filing aims to safeguard an expired contract with Pacific Light and Power and may be withdrawn if a satisfactory extension is granted.
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B M. Kenly
Iuperintendent
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Pacific Light& Power Company
Power and Light Company
Patriotism Day at High School Marks Washington Birthday
High school students held a Patriot Day program in honor of Washington’s birthday. The event featured talks by Hy las Henry on Washington, Galem Rose’s reading of the Man Without a Country, Captain R. N Denham of the National Guard detailing early presidential life, and a baritone solo with violin obligato by Harry Wembridge. The literary societies organized a meritorious, well received program.
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Washington
Hylas Henry
Galem Rose
R. N Denham
National Guard
Harry Wembridge
Michigan promoters plan revival of short round boxing
Detroit dispatch reports promoters across Michigan plan to revive boxing with matches under ten rounds no decisions and new prize money, following state authorization that opposes no opposition to such events.
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Detroit
Michigan
Duke of Westminster builds Brunhilde boat for speed race
The Duke of Westminster funds a fifteen meter automobile boat Brunhilde in East Cowes. He expects the vessel to exceed forty five miles per hour and compete in the international motor boat races in April.
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London
Duke of Westminster
Brunhilde
East Cowes
Red Sox Head West for Spring Training
Boston fans bid farewell as 20 core Red Sox members depart South Street for spring practice in Los Angeles. The trip marks the start of a month long buildup before the full squad assembles for the season.
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Red Sox
Boston
South Street
Los Angeles
Roosevelt 10 Stop Here Urges Roosevelt Address
Secretary H P James of the Commercial club appeals to Judge Miles Poindexter to arrange a brief stop for Ex President Roosevelt in North Yakima during his northwest trip in April. Poindexter, unsure of Roosevelt’s exact route, says he will try to arrange talk if possible once the tentative program is set. The Commercial Club will push to secure the visitor's presence for a short time.
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H. P. James
The
Commercial Club
Miles Poindexter
Roosevelt
Northwest
Elect Poindexter
Yakima
Poindexter Sivd
Col. Roosevelt
Seattle
Spokane
Northern Pacific
North Yakima
Colonel Rosevelt
Beveridge Takes On Lorimer Fight in Senate
Senator Beveridge of Indiana occupied most of today in the Senate, opening but not finishing a speech against Lorimer's seat retention. He was repeatedly interrupted by Batley of Texas, his chief questioner.
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Washington, D. C
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Batley
Texas
Lumbermen Rally Against Reciprocity Hinder Lumber Industry
Western Retail Lumbermen's association adjourned its San Francisco convention amid a resolution opposing reciprocity with Canada and urging mixed cars for coast lumber, national size standardization, and opposition to congressional measures. Officers elected include President J. G. Martin of Fresno and Vice President J. E. Lane of Lewiston Idaho. Directors named L. R. Aldrich Blackfoot Idaho J. F. Mullen Los Angeles John Hunter American Fork Utah P. C. Palmer North Yakima and H. M. Yaw Great Falls Montana.
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San Francisco
Canada
Western Retail Lumbermens’ Association
J. G. Martin
Fresno
J. E. Lane
Lewiston
Idaho
A. L. Porter
Inccumbent
L. R. Aldrich
Blackfoot
J. F. Mullen
Los Angeles
John Hunter
American Fork
Utah
P. C. Palmer
North Yakima
H. M. Yaw
Great Falls
Montana
Clubs Rally to Back Blossom Festival Effort
Nort Yakima clubs plan a blossom festival with broad support from the Business Men's association and Commercial Club. Delegates will meet to set a conference date as Northern Pacific and transport interests prepare to assist while electric utility concerns have yet to be approached.
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Nort Yakima
Business Men's Association
Northern Pacific Railway and Transportation Company
Commercial Club
Commcial Club
H. P. James
United States
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Yakima County
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Pauunees
Secretary of the Interior
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City Hall
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