Development in Spokane and Inland Empire 1911 prospects
Spokane reports rapid growth in the Inland Empire and Pacific Northwest with demand for more farmers dairymen fruit growers and manufacturers. Wheat and apple yields, population gains in Washington Idaho Oregon Montana, and calls for productive land amid shifting farming to small farms and mixed farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Inland Empire
Pacific Slope
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Northwestern
Pacific States
United States Reclamation Service
Western Railway
Chicago
International
Dry Farming “Congress
National Irrigation Congress
Northwest
United States Census Department
Union
United States
Dana
Rocky Mountains
W. J. Langdon
Washington State Dairymen's Association
Ed MyMus Arrest Ties to The Liberator Sale
Edward F. My Mus, linked to Edward H. James publication The Liberator, was arrested and remanded by a high court judge. Police aimed at those behind The Liberator amid seditious royal family attacks. A November issue revived a long-disproved Malta marriage claim about King George's union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward F. My- Mus
Edward H. James
George
Malta
Hops Sell at Higher Figure in Local Market
Ruby Poole sold 200 bales on Saturday with 100 from Moxee company and 100 from Beau Soleil for 15 cents a pound. About 600 bales remain unsold in the county, with 200 held by H. B. Scudder and the rest by various owners, as Chinese growers had sold earlier at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Poole
Moxee Company
Beausoleil
Moxee
H. B. Scudder
Electric Bitters credited with cure for long illness
A Lewisburg West Virginia resident thanks Electric Bitters for curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The letter claims the tonic fit the case perfectly and praises its ability to aid dyspepsia jaundice and kidney poison clearance. Each bottle is guaranteed to satisfy and priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
Lonaconing Visitor Promotes Yakima Prospects
Dr George Sloan visiting Lonaconing Maryland extols Yakima natural advantages and mining town potential. He cites coal clay schools churches and forthcoming manufacturing ventures while noting similar promotional efforts in Frostburg Romney and Keyser West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sloan
Lonaconing
Maryland
Northaakima
Sloan
the Board of Trade of
Iit
Cripple Creek
Yakiman
Commercial Club
Bf Itrade
Frostburg
Grrening
Opehards
Romney
Keyser
West Virginia
Washington
East
West
Local Doctor Champions George's Creek Manufacturing Growth
A Lonaconing native doctor delivers an address urging Frostburg and surrounding towns to embrace regional manufacturing development. His theme links western ideas to eastern enterprise and portrays the doctor as a key regional benefactor. Newcastle is cited as welcoming new industry and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frostburg
Lonaconing
George’s Creek
Newcastle
Tacoma Girl Not Sure of Her Age Ruins Wedding
A Wilkeson maiden could not prove she was of age for marriage. She initially claimed 19 then 18, and with a witness unable to swear she was over 18 the couple failed to obtain parental consent from Ireland. The case halted at the courthouse pending age verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wilkeson
Court House
J. H. Chandler
Ireland
Aberdeen Police Chief and Force Dismissed by Mayor
Aberdeen reports Chief of Police George S. Dean and all 14 officers were summarily fired by Mayor E. B. Benn and the city council after an inquiry into brutality charges tied to logger Harry Cardigan’s drunkenness arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
George S. Dean
E. B. Benn
Harry Cardigan
New Buildings Under Construction on South First Street
Construction begins with water pipes excavation on the E W Dooley lot between Yakima Avenue and Chestnut Street J E Fitch leases the site plans a one story cement block building with a stone front Tenants seek space and Fitch notes the site is popular Rumor of Sikenga dry goods house at West Yakima and Fourth may start soon T A Davis nearing roof completion at his hotel building reports strong rental interest for stores Pat Mullins advances on North First and A Streets with a tall basement and possible four to five story superstructure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South First Street
E. W. Dooley
Yakima Avenue
Chestnut Street
J. E. Fitch
Messrs
Sikenga
West Yakima
Fourth Avenues
T. A. Davis
Pat Mullins
North First
Foley's Kidney Remedy Appreciation
L McConnell of Catherine Street El Mira New York writes praising Foley's Kidney Remedy for a bad kidney trouble using five bottles. She endorses it as the most reliable kidney medicine and notes it is sold by North Yakima Drug Store on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. McConnell
Catherine St. Elmira
N. Y
North
Counsel Seeks New Trial in Yakima Murder Case
Charles Wilson, convicted of second degree murder in the death of Jim Coon in a Yakima care home on November 3, faces a likely new-trial request by his attorneys Holden Wheeler and Shumate. They will file immediately arguing three grounds, one apparently sufficient, as jurors recount a 23 and one half hour deliberation ending in a compromise verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Coon
Charles Wilson
Yakima County
Holden
Wheeler & Shumate
Negro Jigs
Jury Praises Ward After Fair Trial of Wilson Case
After Judge Preble dismissed the jury, observers noted the jurors praised Prosecutor Ward for a fair, impartial trial of Wilson. They lauded defense counsel’s vigorous, capable effort in a case that could yield life imprisonment if a new trial is denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Wilson
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mrs Clark
North Yakima resident Mrs David Clark reports a complete kidney cure after taking Doan's Kidney Pills from F L Janeck's Drug Store. She describes relief from backache headaches and urinary trouble and urges others to use the product sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
David Clark
Cherry Street
Wash
Dean
Doan
F. L. Janeck
Fair Secretaries to Meet at Spokane
J W Pace secretary of the Washington State Fair commission and North Pacific Fair association calls a Spokane meeting February 2 of northwest fair secretaries. They will set take races fair dates and amusements to be shared. The group aims to invite all northwest fairs to coordinate transportation and common arrangements for shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pace
Washington State Fair Commission
North Pacific Fair Association
Spokane
Northwest
Pace
Manuel Bonilla Declares Honduras Constitutional President
Manuel Bonilla reenters the country and proclaims himself constitutional president of Honduras from New Orleans after being deposed three years ago. Rebels and unrest accompany the claim as Bonilla seeks to reestablish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Manuel Bonilla
Republic of Honduras
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Praised
Mrs. Charles Kline of Easton Pennsylvania testifies Foley's Honey and Tar relieves throat irritation and loosens colds. She recommends it for la grippe coughs and stuffy colds for all ages and notes it contains no opiates. Sold by North stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Charles Kline
N. 8Th St
Easton
North
Sugar Trust Defendants File Answers in Sherman Case
Three corporations and one individual appeared in federal circuit court responding to the government suit to dissolve the sugar trust under the Sherman law. The Menominee River Sugar Company of Michigan, Union Sugar Company of California, and Alameda Sugar Company of California filed appearances. John L. Howard of San Francisco, president of Alameda and Union, filed as individual defendant. Lulu Meeds returns from vacation with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
New York
Federal Circuit Court
Menominee River Sugar Company
Michigan
Union Sugar Company
California
Alameda Sugar Company
John L. Howard
San Francisco
Alameda and Union Companies
December Weather Notes From North Yakima
Albert Bender reports December 1910 in North Yakima with a mean temperature of 82.9 degrees, high 48 on the 5th, low 17 on the 21st, total precipitation .71 inches and 3.6 inches of snow. Six clear, six partly cloudy, 19 cloudy days. northwest wind. heaviest precipitation on the 3rd and 16th. Postmaster L. Lemon lists advertised letters due with names and addresses. notices for Yakima, Washington, December 31, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bender
North Yakima
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Yakima, Wa
Arbon
Max Addington
M. A. Broderick
Patrick
E. W. Conrad
Stanford Defeats Vancouver Rugby in Exhibition
Stanford University rugby team won the deciding game of the exhibition series against Vancouver 9 to 0 in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Vancouver
Jan
Stanford University
Grant Declines Deputy Sheriff Post. Names Successor
Patrolman O B Grant declines the deputy sheriff position offered by Sheriff-Elect Day A J Hillyer a fruit buyer with the Richey Gilbert company is named for the office Grant will remain on the police force for now and was named after the recent election but not until Monday was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Grant
Day
A. J. Hillyer
Richey-Gilbert Company
Grant
Sheriff Elect Chooses Not to Accept Higher Salary Post
Mr Grant declines the higher paid offer citing pressing business he must attend to that would be dropped if he joined the sheriff-elects staff. He cannot say how long he will stay in the city, avoiding further changes for Mr Day. The new appointee is well known in the county from seven years with the Richey Gilbert company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Day
Richey-Gilbert Company
Death in Roaring Fire Highlights Burn Care Ad
Roaring fire fatalities may stem from accidents not arson but severe burns demand Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product promises quick relief from burns wounds bruises boils sores and inflammation with pain relief and healing effects. Available for 25c at most stores.
Girl Thief With $12,000 on Deposit in Bank
Lillie McDowell, jailed in St Louis for stealing $6000 in jewelry from attorney H. Cocteau Dwyer, has $12,000 on deposit in a Pittsburg savings account. Dwyer attached the account and Chicago’s Tra Mix, who supplied the information, also filed an attachment. Police say jewelry value stolen from various homes may total at least $85,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Lillie McDowell
H. Cocteau Dwyer
Pittsburg
Dwyer
Tra Mix
Chicago
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King George
Yakima
Miss Lulu) Meeds
Sound
Observer Bender
Taylor Leslie Templeton
J. Thornton
George Thornton
Lela Tilderquist
S. P. Trainer
Clifford Walker
Waters
N. Wheeler
M. A. Wherley
Will, R
Williams
Leslie Winkler
Mary Wynne
Yakima Valley Improvement Co
L. Lemon
Adams
David Anderson
Hanna Andrews
C. Bauer
Alice Blazzell
J. Borick
Willis Bostwick
Carrie Bowick
J. M. Bowker
Dr. E. Broadstreet
J. F. Brooks
Alice, Brown
Chas. Brown
Frida Brown
St. Y. Brunton
J. Byrne
T. W. Byrnes & Tucker
Etta. Jones
N. H. Jones
Ruby Jordan
Lillian Kamei
K. Kelly
Frank H. Kennedy
P. J. Knowles
Ellen
Careera Belle Kiel
McClain
C. W. McDonald
R. J. MacMorris
S&s
MecMorton
Jack. MacRae
A. Martin
Joe
Indian) Meyers
Otto
Mits
Louise Morris
Charles Morris
E. D. Morrison
H. D. Meyer
W. Lb. Mubpry
Ais Munach
J. D. Nelson
Mary J. Olsen
Olaf Payen
Etta Penry
Wesley A. Fersson
Hilda Peterson
Carl A. Phelps
G. Polard
Otis Pollard
T. F. Prather
Levi Strauss
Oliver
Rane & T
Oliver Typewriter
John S. Wert
St. North Yakima, Wash
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