Co operation Among Fruit Growers Urged in Yakima
The Yakima Herald reports delegates at the State Horticultural Association meeting favor closer co operation to advance fruit industry interests. Growth hinges on high quality brands, better stock selection, grading and packing, and legislative support for a well funded horticultural department.
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Horticultural Department
North Yakima
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Yakima Valley
Yakima
Pacific Northwest
Monetary reform plan seeks to curb Wall Street control
The Monetary Commission drafts a central reserve plan to supplant the U S treasury with a national fiscal agent. Representation would shift away from New York. the south and Pacific states gain influence while 12 of 15 branches lie outside New York and New England. The proposal aims to curb Wall Street dominance and inform congressional debate this session.
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Wall Street
Monetary Commission
National Reserve Association
New York
Commission
Congress
United States Treasury
New York Financial Institutions
Central Association
South
Reserve Association
New England
Far Western
Pacific States
Middle West
Reserve
Indicted Packers Trial Aims to Expose Beef Trust Tactics
In Chicago the trial of the indicted beef packers proceeds as the defense concedes price manipulation. A June 1897 letter shows Armour, Cudahy, Swift and others agreeing weekly beef shipments and price margins to Chicago and Boston, disputing claims of two years without pooling. The government evidence argues the supply and demand law was effectively harnessed by the packers.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
William D. Miles
Armour Packing Company of
Kansas City
Armour, Cudahy, Swift
Boston
Legislation Seen as Key to Progressive Financial Growth
The article argues that adopting new laws is essential for the nation to advance financially. It stresses that progressive development hinges on legislative action to shape fiscal policy and economic expansion.
Roosevelt’s Proxies Speak For Him Amid Silence
The article notes that when Roosevelt has nothing to say he assigns others to speak for him and that the Colonel is currently strongly guided by his supporters.
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Roosevelt
Riley
Letter from Miss Wyle pleads aid for China relief
The Herald publishes Miss Wyle's letter detailing wartime famine and hardship in China and requests assistance from North Yakima residents. The paper will forward any contributions to Miss Wylie to alleviate the misery described and support the affected people.
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The
Herald
Miss Wyle
China
North Yakima
Miss Wylie
Yakima Valley
Ten Years of Faithful Service by North Yakima Treasurer
The city honors Mr. C. R. Donovan, retiring treasurer of North Yakima, praising his long tenure and loyalty. The Herald joins the people in recognizing his faithful service and trusting that all duties were properly conducted under his care.
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C. R. Donovan
North Yakima
Donovan
Remembering Jim Riley Through Poetic Fellowship
E A Brininstool reflects on Jim Riley’s life as a poet whose simple rhymes comfort, unite, and elevate common folks. The writer recalls Riley's influence on neighbors and family, noting how his verses ease sorrow and hint at heavenly reunion after death.
Sonnets and the burdened quest for eternal rest
A reflective poem chain about bearing burdens and striving for a crown through life’s trials. It suggests heroism and conscience guide the king and the speaker toward a grave or unknown Elsewhere, with faith in a life lived square and a lasting joy.
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N. XY. Times
Birds At Yakima Show Prove Females Quietly Excel
The Yakima poultry show at the Masonic Temple features white Orpingtons Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks with a focus on female birds praised for beauty and quiet industry. Exhibitors note Langshans and other breeds, while a tease of egg gathering adds humor. Unclaimed letters list follows.
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Masonic Temple
Yakima County
Rhode Island
Local Poultry Show Welcomes Leghorns Wyandottes and More
The article notes many breeds including Leghorns Wyandottes and Cochins plus geese pigeons and bantams at a poultry show. The event will run daily from 8 a m to 9 p m with judging starting early and awards posted as soon as determined.
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Linge Yards
Tacoma
Minorcas
Post Office Notices List for Selah Washington December 1911
Letters remaining in the Selah Washington post office for the month ending December 31 1911 include R E Bailey L M Carr E Cole Wesley George Maurice Johnson Ella Merrill Robi E Olney Maria Sparger Chas Treat W H Mrs Samuelson Shaw Mrs Emma White Henry Van Austran Annie R F D No 2 Box 16. Callers must say advertised and reference IRA S King P M.
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Selah
Wash
Bailey
R. E
Carr
L. M
Cole
George
Wesley
Johnson
Maurice
Kelley
Ella
Merrill
Robi
Olney
Maria
Sparger
Chas
Treat
W. H
Samuelson
Shaw
Emma
White
Henry
van Austran
Annie
Wilde Embezzlement Trial Postponed in Oregon
Portland on January 8 news reports the trial of Louis J. Wilde charged with embezzlement related to the Oregon Trust and Savings Bank is postponed to Wednesday due to a crowded docket.
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Portland
Louis J. Wilde
Oregon Trust and Savings Bank
Edwin Lamy Skates 100 Yards in Nine Seconds Flat
Edmund Lamy, former amateur skating champion, covered 100 yards on the lake here in 9 seconds during an exhibition trial. He skated around a circular track without pacing and has turned professional this winter. He will meet Morris Wood and other stars soon as Claudius and Ernest, his brothers, pursue the amateur title.
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Edwin Lamy
Saranac Lake
Edmund Lamy
Mortis Wood
Vernon Lake
N. J
Lamy
Morris Wood
Claudius
Ernest
Edmund
New Year's Party At Hotel Yakima A Social Success
The New Year arrival party at the Hotel Yakima drew a social crowd including Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Allen Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Geer Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Reed Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Vance Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spinning Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Milroy Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Getts Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dills W. H. Kershaw Elgin Baxter D. W. Coats H. H. Lombard and Edward M. Reed.
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Yakima
Hotel
H. H. Allen
J. T. Geer
Rayburn
F. R. Reed
T. M. Vance
Harry Spinning
R. B. Milroy
W. H. Getts
S. H. Dills
W. H. Kershaw
al Katz
Elgin Baxter
D. W. Coats
H. H. Lombard
Edward M. Reed
St Elizabeth's Hospital Shows Early Patient Care Growth
The new St Elizabeth's hospital reports sixteen patients treated since opening. Christening ceremonies occurred Sunday for the infant sons of Frank Horsley and Mr and Mrs James Stuart at the Presbyterian church.
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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Frank Horsley
James Stuart
Presbyterian Church
Walla Walla School Welcomes Returning Students
Miss Martha Wiley and Charles Marks with Ernest Woodcock and Mrs Marks enjoyed a holiday visit with friends and relatives before returning to their school at Walla Walla.
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Martha Wiley
Elma
Charles Marks
Ernest Woodcock
Walla Walla
Telephonic contact offered on Yakima boom
A telephone link is established at the residence of Captain J. H. Thomas inviting interested parties to call 46 to obtain information about the Yakima boom.
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J. H. Thomas
Old
Yakima
Cobweb social planned by Caldwell block ladies
A cobweb social will be hosted Tuesday evening at the Caldwell block ladies hall. Birth announcements include a son to Mrs George Carpenter on December 30 1891 and a son to Mrs Fred Parker on January 2 1892 weighing nine pounds. Leap Year Party by the ladies at Mrs J L May’s rooms featured Roafs orchestra to Mason's opera house, with shoppers and escorts present.
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Caldwell Block
Fred Parker
J. L. May
Chappell & Cox
Mason's
Opera House
Roaf
Miller Building Saved by Valiant Fire Laddies
Firefighters and volunteers battled stubborn flames in the Miller building as scores of tenants and officials evacuated. Among the rescuers were Sterling a former New York and Hartford firefighter and Ernest Ruth known as Circus Sally, with others saving records and desks while smoke filled the hall. A list of office occupants remained on hand as the structure faced likely damage and reoccupation plans emerged.
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New York
Hartford
Sterling
Ernest L. Ruth
Sally
United States Land Office
Land Office
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Chance
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Bushey
Brown
W. B
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J. H
Biggs
Fred T
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Photis
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John
Clark
Edwin
Collins
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Conaty
Geo
Cooke
Crafton
Crane
Miss Katherine
Curley
John T
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Davey
Ida
Davis
Myrtle
Dierker
A. C
Doyle
Doucher
G. E
Fancy Fruits
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W. P
Ford
Rev. P. M
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J. P
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Gilbert
Laura
Glass
Gulick
Foster
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Care Indian Store
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W. F
Stanton
Donald
Trubeg
Carl
Thomson
Umtouch
Celie
Viet, Inc
Watkins
Phil
Williams
Ira S. King, P. M
Wilde
Lamy Brothers
George Carpenter
Valiant Fire
Laddies
U. S. Land Office
H. Y. Saint
A. C. Steinman
Fruit Growers’ Records
J. T. Rowan
Philosopher
Tieton
Miller Building
Curtiss, C. R
Davis & Morthland
Delle
Lee C. Denley
H. Englehart
A. L. Noble
Gwening
Parker & Richards
Parker Heights Orchard Company
Perrin
Wiliam M
Public
Parden M
Redfield
Thomas G. Richards
N. c. Rigg
H. P. Rossiter
F. M. Robbins
J. B. Romans
J. T Sackett
Williamson
R. B. Wilkinson
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