Quo warranto filed over North Yakima election
Papers filed in a quo warranto case by James R. Coe and W. H. Hatfield against J. A. Taggard H. B. Doust A. G. Hammell and R. S. Cayou challenge election legality and demand ouster of officials, restoration of offices, and back pay with costs. The suit seeks court action in the supreme court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Coe
W. H. Hatfield
H. B. Doust
J. A. Taggard
A. G. Hammel
R. S. Cayou
James R., Coe
A. G. Hammell
State of Washington
Ballinger
State of
Washington
Pierce
Yakima
Floyd Hatfield
Justice Taggard
Democratic County Central Committee
McAulay
McAulay, [I Advised the Committee — Thisnasmuch
Democratic Party
Republicans
Supreme Court
Kinney May Be Declared Insane in Special Court Action
Judge Rigg in North Yakima ordered a special commission after two doctors offered opposing views on James Kinney’s mental state. Kinney, a known local eccentric ranch owner from Horse Heaven, faces scrutiny over temper, road disputes, and alleged anti‑corporate sentiment. In Portland, Oscar Lindgren died from blood poisoning after a January 8 shooting. Fred Nelson, a former bartender, is arrested for the crime.
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Prosser
Herald
Rigg
James Kinney
Kinney
Yakima
Horse Heaven
Mr. Kinney
Portland
Oscar Lindgren
Sixteenth and
Savier Streets
Fred Nelson
Lindgren
Yakima Admires Burns Birthday Celebration Planned
Admirers in Yakima met at Dr. George Sloan’s office to plan a Burns birthday event on the 25th. A concert banquet and ball are proposed with a piper and Scotch dances. Arrangements center on Tieton hall with clans gathering from Ellensburg Roslyn Sunnyside and Prosser. An excursion will bring Scots from Natchez valley to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Tieton Hall
Ellensburg Roslyn
Sunnyside
Prosser
George Donald
Yakima & Valley Road
Natchez City
Natchez Valley
Small quake rattles Balse area with no damages
A slight earthquake struck Balse Switzerland tonight January 15 with no damages reported. Residents felt a light tremor as officials record the event and urge calm.
North Coast Road Wins at Prosser in Condemnation cases
The North Coast railway won condemnation suits in Benton county with two defendants, Jensen and Pearl, going to trial. Most defendants settled or waived necessity. The decision completes right of way in Renton county and propels speedy construction despite Northern Pacific opposition. Prosser area funds have been pledged to extend an electric line to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Jensen
Pearl
North Coast Railway
North Coast
H. J. Snively
Bert Smith
Pitman
Dean
Renton
Northern Pacific
Prosser
Idaho Legislature Elects Borah to Succeed Dubois
Boise Idaho January 15 The Idaho legislature elected William E Borah to succeed United States Senator Dubois. Borah secured 50 votes to 18 for Dubois who carried the Democratic convention endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
United States
Dubois
Edison patents converging plan for whole cement houses
Edison announces a method to cast complete houses from concrete in four days using modular nickel plated molds. A single mold could produce about ninety homes annually at 500 to 600 dollars each, with integrated plumbing wiring and interior features molded in.
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Pacific
Edison
Edison Portland
Stewartsville
N. J
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Illinois
New York
Warren County
le Pra
United States
Ndison and
Chadwick Transferred to Federal Prison in West Virginia
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick moved Monday from Ohio penitentiary to the federal prison at Moundsville West Virginia to serve the remainder of her ten year sentence Photos taken mark her first pictures since imprisonment Once a magnetic Cleveland social figure she now appears wan and broken after years of prison life and financial deceptions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Ohio Penitentiary
Moundsville
W. Va
Reduced Length of Session in Olympia Legislature
Jan 15 Olympia notes the reading of Governor Mead's message and a joint resolution to cut the legislative session from 60 to 46 days. Lea O. Meigs of North Yakima is named chief clerk of the house with broad cross party support and strong personal regard among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Mead
From Customs
Lea O. Meigs
North Yakima
Bishop Wolsowski Dies After Poison Claim at St Anthonys
Bishop Anthony H. Wolsowski founder of the Independent Catholic church died at St Anthon's hospital after years of attacks on the Roman Catholic Church. Friends say he was poisoned by enemies as an inquest test is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anthony H. Wolsowski
Independent Catholic Church
St. Anthon’s Hospital
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Wan
Misagreeing
GC. Gase
Niagara
Hood River
Yakima Hardware Company
Wayland
THE
First National Bank
U. S
W. M. Ladd
W. L. Stein Weg
C’arles Carpenter
A.B. Cline
Burns
North
Poet Burns
Bobby Burns
George Sloan
Bration
Sheek
Switzerland
Balse
North Coast Road
Benton
Boise
Idaho
William E
Ator Dubois
Treat-Raynor Company
Hardware and Seed Dealers
S. First St
Cassie Chadwick
New Prison
Mark
Wyman & Fraser
North First Street
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