Coroners Form State Association Offices and Meet
The Washington State Association of county coroners met in Spokane with Dr. P. Frank as president and officers elected for 1st and 2nd vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer. A July meeting is set for Hoquiam as the group seeks war rants for services and clarifies duties under Section 4164 of Pierce’s code.
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Washington State Association of County Coroners
P. Frank
Frank
H. M. Taylor
Thorughout
F. J. Stewart
Piearce County
George McMartin
Walla Walla County
A. C. Gerard
Chehalis County
D. B. Crawford
Whitman County
H. A. Saunders
Chelan County
F. M. Carroll
King
G. M. Steele
Kittitas County
Hoquiam
North Yakima
Wash
State of Washington
Remonstrance Seeks New Route for Tieton Canal
Local residents urge a complete reroute of the Tieton canyon canal from the north to the south side to prevent annual cement damage from spring boulder falls. A Washington remonstrance cites censure of the present location and requests immediate investigation by a board of examiners.
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Tieton Canal
Tieton Canyon
Washington
Yakima Valley Transportation elects new board at annual meeting
At the Yakima Valley Transportation Co annual directors meeting A J Splawn George S Rankin Alexander Miller A E Larson Wm P Sawyer Dr Fletcher and J O Cull were elected trustees. Splawn was chosen president while vice president and other minor offices remained open. Miles to remain as secretary. Financial report due soon. Separately First National Bank sues over 18 warrants totaling 977.47 from District No 2 school clerk claims funds on hand March 18 1907 insufficient to cover payments. Warrant misappropriation by W Cowles admitted. some warrants altered up to 91 dollars.
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Yakima Valley Transportation Company
A. J. Splawn
George S. Rankin
Alexander Miller
A. E. Larson
Wm. P. Sawyer
Dr. Fletcher
J. O. Cull
Splawn
M. B. Miles
Lee Tittle
First National Bank
W. Cowles
Cowles
Walla Walla
Road route plan to State Fair Grounds reported
A described roadway route from Ima Avenue to Sixth Street and then south to the State Fair Grounds is planned and was reported by the Herald several days ago as to be carried out.
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Ima Avenue
Sixth Street
Herald
Steinweg to Succeed Ladd as First National Bank President
W M Ladd resigns as president of the First National Bank in Yakima Valley city and W M Steinweg elected to succeed him. A B Cline becomes assistant cashier, Chas Donovan moves to Cline’s former post, with directors named as Carpenter Miller Scudder Dudley and Steinweg. The bank posts a 7 1 2 percent dividend on 75000 capital, signaling stability despite regional financial strains.
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W. M. Ladd
First National Bank
W. L. Steinweg
Mr. Steinweg
A. B. Cline
Chas. Donovan
Cline
Charles Carpenter
Alex. Miller
H. B. Scudder
W. B. Dudley
Ladd
Steinweg
Woman Testifies Gods Guidance in Spokane Property Case
Mrs. Fisk told Superior Court she received statements from God about a deed and other matters while in a trance. The divorce case of E. A. Brown and Mrs. Brown ended with the judge granting the divorce and both spouses expressing relief and happiness.
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Mrs. Brown
Lillie
E. A. Brown
Thompson claims intoxicated juror after new trial
Thompson alleges a juror was intoxicated and cites affidavits from J B Dazet Co. and bar tender Jean Senac. Wende and Weade deny issuing orders to close saloons on Sunday while details of prior affidavits and juror removal are read to the court.
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J. B. Dazet & Co
Wende
Mr. Dazet
Dazet Ha
Mr. Wende
Jean Senac
New North Yakima Chief Seeks Moral Police Reform
Nels Short, newly appointed chief of police, vows to keep boys and girls off the streets. He began with a nighttime inspection finding youths intoxicated near the Columbia school and calls the situation a crime breeder. Short’s resignation as Deputy US Marshal was accepted by Marshal Baker, signaling potential departmental changes.
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Nels Short
Short
Yakima
Columbia School
United States
Marshall
Marshal Baker
Spokane
Baker
Pastor James Kaye Convicted Over Coin Molds
Rev. James A. Kaye of Oak Park pastor of Wheaton First Presbyterian was found guilty of possessing coin molds used to counterfeit coins. The defense argued the molds were for producing medals for Sunday school children. The testimony noted his son had attempted to pass counterfeit coins.
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Springfield
James A. Kaye
Oak Park
First Presbyterian Church
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Association OF County Coroners
Association
Mt. Oak
Treat-Raynor Co
South First Street
U. S
L. Steinweg
Chas. Carpenter
R. Donovan
Oplawn
the Traction Lines
Financial Report
Mandamus
First National
Yakima Valley
Joe Flanney
Diety
Thompson
Boys and Girls of
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