Call off OGPAP bout over Berry pro status
Lew Buchholtz withdraws his fighter Ricker from a proposed match with Berry claiming Berry is a professional prizefighter. Buchholtz denounces the idea as unclean and unfair to the inexperienced Ricker. A sport observer recalls Berry’s past appearances in California rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley Amateur Athletic Association
Lew Buchholtz
Ricker
Berry
Buchholtz
Los Angeles
California
Injustice to Men and Roads editorial critique
A Yakima Herald editorial argues against long hours for railroad workers and praises the block system for safety. It urges a universal safety blocking law, cites dispatcher overwork, and claims the public will demand better operators and more humane hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Herald
Trainmen Call for Stricter Standards to Improve Rail Safety
In North Yakima O Alexander argues severe nervous strain has driven competent operators from service and calls for clear laws to raise standards for equipment roadbeds ties rails and especially employees to reduce accidents and improve safety and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Alexander
North
Yakima
Freight inspection eyed by Merchants Association
Merchants discuss hiring an inspector to handle freight at the depot. The goal is accurate weighing and correct tariff application to prevent loss of thousands over years. A five person committee will draft a plan to implement the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
Adams declares state has strong evidence in old Idaho murders
In a Telluride jail letter to Spokane attorney Fred Miller Adams claims the Colorado case against him is backed by solid evidence. He recalls two Idaho trials for killing Tyler in 1904 and Collins in 1903 ending in mistrials and mixed verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Adams
Telluride
Colo
Fred Miller
Spokane
Fred Tyler
Marble Creek
Idaho
Adams
Colorado
Arthur Collins
Miller
Western Federation of Miners
Tyler
Wallace
Rathdrum
Fred Boyle
Boise
George A. Pettibone
Steunenberg
Adams and Adams Haywood trial moves to Idaho county
The Adams case was moved to Kootenai county Idaho after Adams refused Boise venue. He was transported to Colorado for transport. Miller reports Adams did not confirm a trial date but expects one soon. Clarence Darrow, recently back from Los Angeles after ear surgery, may defend Steve Adams in Telluride.
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Adams
Colorado
Kootenai County
Idaho
Boise
Miller
Clarence S&s. Darrow
Chicago
Haywood
Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Miller
Steve Adams
Artesian Water Project Eyes Irrigation Near Town
F. W. Sumner of Everett visited the grounds of the new company four miles south of town. The venture controls about 3000 acres and plans immediate artesian drilling to supply irrigation if successful this summer. The land is noted as highly suitable for fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Sumner
Everett
Mabton Chronicle
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Carpenter
E S Lopez of Manilla New York says as a carpenter he has had many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve It has saved him suffering and dollars It is the best healing salve he has found Heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles 25c at C C Case druggist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Bucklen
C. C. Case
New Modern Addition Builds Lincoln Avenue Sidewalk
Residents of Modern Addition organized to install a sidewalk the full length of Lincoln Avenue on the north curb. The county has graded the area, and citizens arranged lumber and labor for the walk. Broadway was the first outside district to lag on improvements of this kind, with more likely to follow.
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Modern
Addition
Lincoln Avenue
Broadway
Labor Editorial Slams Hat Case Ruling
A Washington editorial in the American Federationist assails the U S Supreme Court Hat decision as the harshest ever against labor and argues the court erred in its reasoning. The piece notes the Federationist omits the phrase We do not patronize list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Loew
United States Supreme Court
Dismisses action over alleged theft from burning home
Judge Preble dismissed Sallie Galler’s suit against James McMahon and wife to recover 5900 for a supposed theft during a June 1905 fire. McMahon was acquitted of the crime, and the motion argued insufficient evidence ties to the couple. The notice includes attention to extraneous advertisement material.
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Preble
Sallie Galler
James McMahon
McMahon
Edson
Seattle
Luse and Riggs
North Yakima
Sheriff Accepts Cash Bail In Priest Rapids Saloon Case
Sheriff Edwards took $510 cash bail from Ernest Schneider arrested at Priest Rapids for operating a saloon without a license. Schneider was brought to North Yakima. a warrant for running a slot machine set $100 bail. Bartender John Bolton and the slot machine were also taken in. Priest Rapids dam managers had supported Schneider opening the saloon. license approval followed, but the $1000 fee remains unpaid as the saloon operates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Ernest Schneider
Priest Rapids
Schneider
North Yakima
John Bolton
Cle Elum Echo Reports Plan for Transient Merchant License Ordinance
North Yakima discusses an ordinance to license all transient merchants, aiming to protect home merchants and the public from unfair competition and shoddy goods. Cle Elum Echo notes similar legislation may pass and praises city workers for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Cie Elum
Cle Elum
Echo
Boy Rider Killed When Horse Crashes Rears Near Livingston
The 10 year old son of Morris Abrams a prominent Montana rancher near Livingston was crushed to death when his horse reared and fell backward the boy riding the spirited animal at the time could not regain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Abrams
Livingston, Mont
Advertised Letters at North Yakima Post Office
Uncalled letters listed at the North Yakima post office as of close of business February 22, 1908 include Em Angle Robt Allen Annie Ayling Robt Adams Mrs L E Boden Lorne Banks Rafy Baldwin Pearl Buckner Lillian Bryant Mrs E Baganai Jack Blanchard John Cannon J Cooper Miss Mary Conrad Mrs W C Campbell Mack Crawford Mrs Lor Dutchie G E Daugherty T A Dudley R M portions of the names shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Angle
Em. Allen
Annie Ayling
Robt. Adams
L. E. Boden
Lorne Banks
Rafy Baldwin
Pearl Buckner
Lillian Bryant
E. Baganai
Clearance Blanchard
Jack Brown
John Cannon
J. Cooper
Mary Conrad
W. C. Campbell
Mack Crawford
Lor Dutchie
G. E. Daugherty
T. A. Dudley
R. M
Irrigation of Washington Orchards Explored by Jayne in Yakima
C. Jayne from the U S department of agriculture, in Yakima, plans a statewide study on orchard irrigation. He seeks farmer cooperation to develop practical data on evaporation, percolation, furrow irrigation, water costs, soil types, and timing, aiming to publish a comprehensive guide for Washington orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Spokane
Washington
Jayne
Prospective Land Seekers Arrive from Agricultural Communities
Residents named from various states travel to examine irrigated lands being developed in the region. Washington announces that over 2,000,000 acres will be opened to settlement by lottery next fall and in spring 1909, drawing many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Northwest colonist rush to begin in March
Spokane officials say the first week of March will bring the greatest colonist influx in northwest history with many trains from Minneapolis Omaha and Twin Cities filled. Homeseekers come mainly from Iowa the Dakotas Minnesota Missouri Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin Indiana Illinois and spring arrivals from eastern states. Central Massachusetts plans big parties to form a Spokane valley colony.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Twin Cities
Omaha
Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois
Massachusetts
Spokane Valley
Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice For Inflammation Relief
Antique remedy description notes Pinesalve Carbolized acts like a poultice to draw out inflammation and poison with antiseptic healing. For chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by C. W. Camp West Side drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Camp
West Side Drug Store
Colfax Businessman Picks Naches Valley Ranch for Planting
J O Johnston of Colfax Washington, a prominent local businessman, is in the city briefly after closing a 33 acre Naches valley land deal near the church. He plans 20 acres to orchard this spring and potatoes between rows, and will live on Tenth avenue south when his family joins him in June. He believes Yakima valley offers easier money with sound judgment, and has bought 3000 fruit trees for spring planting at the Naches ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Johnston
Colfax
Wash
Naches Valley
Johnston
Tenth Avenue South
Mr. Johnston
Yakima Valley
Naches
Ring's Little Liver Pills Claim Quick Health Boost
Antique ad touts Ring's Little Liver Pills to wake lazy livers cleanse the system and clear the skin for biliousness and sick headaches. Price 25 cents. Sold by C. W. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Camp
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Forney Bros
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Heinz
J. A. Folger
Golden Gate
Fry-Bruhn
John W. Forney
Crankston
Minn
Roy Forney
Charles City
Mabton
Hollister
Case’s
S. C. Jayne
C. Jayne
Aveoe
Davis, Henery
Pell
E. F. Pickering
8. Pitzer
Maggie Reber
Clyde
Mr. E
Stone
Rosina
Best
Cracker Trust
The
Globe
Erim
Prop
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