Land Office Reaches Near Six Million Dollar Federal Turnover
Washington ranks third in state receipts from public and Indian lands with committees showing $5.5 million paid into the treasury from 1901 to 1909 and 1910 entries totaling 560 789 acres. North Yakima land office reports 843 applications and $388 315.82 from land sales amid a year of substantial activity.
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United States
Northwest
Montana
Washington
Commission General of the Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Yakima
Treasury
Gates of Public Lands
Oregon
North Dakota
North Yakima Land Office
Reclamation
Mount Olympus
North Yakima
Population of Four Oregon Cities Revealed
The census bureau announced today the populations of four Oregon cities. Salem 14 094 Oregon City 4 287 La Grande 4 843 Eugene 9 009.
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Washington, D. C
Oregon Cities
Census Bureau
Salem
Oregon City
la Grande
Eugene
Robbers Arrested in Ogden Linked to Overland Limited Heist
In Ogden Utah on January 14 police report the arrest of Pete Murphy W Shaffer and Thomas Odell by Chief Browning Captain Brown Detective Pender and Sheriff Harrison. They are suspected of planning and carrying out the January 1 robbery of 25 passengers aboard the Southern Pacific Overland Limited at Reese in which a porter was killed and another wounded. The suspects were found in a local rooming house and taken into custody in bed. Murphy and Shaffer match descriptions provided by the train crew.
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Ogden
Utah
Pete Murphy
W. Shaffer
Thomas Odell
Browning
Brown
Pender
Harrison
Overland Limited
Southern Pacific
Reese
Murphy
Lewis
Shaffer
Dr Rosser Physician and Surgeon Listing
Dr Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck Drug Store and residence at Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours are 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 6 p m. Member of the Pension Board.
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Janeck Drug Store
Pension Board
Light on Robbery Grows from Soiled Pillow Case Clue
Police cite a grimy pillow case found in the suspects room as key evidence in the railroad robbery case. Muddy grease stained overcoats in the closet bolster the inquiry. For days Murphy and Lewis remained confined, fed by accomplices, as investigators press for more light on the crime.
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Rlieve
Quartette
Hantock
Murphy
Lewis
Land transfers show an increase in county records
County auditor records more than 671 401 in transfers for the month so far with many nominal considerations. Henry R Linse and Emma Linse sold to Frank Mitzel the south half of the east half of the east half of section 22 township 138 north range 18 WH, for 10500. August Himmelsbach sold Frank F Gray an adjoining tract for 6034 dollars. John Qualls transferred to James D Dudley the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 19 township 9 north range 23 west WH, for 8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Linse
Emma Linse
Frank Mitzel
Township 138
Range
August Himmelsbach
Frank F. Gray
John Qualls
James D. Dudley
W. M
Orchard men form districts in Yakima valley fruit area
Enthusiastic Friday meeting of Zil a section growers planned district organization within the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association. Pending action Monday night, trustees named for Parker and Naches districts, with new officers and replacements in Fruitvale.
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Yakima Valley
Fruit Growers 'Association
Zillah Commerial Club
Messrs
J. H. Robbins
M. B. Olson
News Association
Parkery
Parker
M. EB. Olson
T. C. Moore
C E. Wyckoff
George H. Tonnemaker
E. A. Hughes
Donald
Asar
Wapato
W. A. Bowen
H. E. Angell
Jesse E. Childs
A. H. Irish
Bert Fletcher
John Dobie
Lower Naches
S. B. Shiley
George C. Maltby
Fruitvale
Robert Johnson
Yakima Backs Bridge Plan Between Yakima and Snake Rivers
North Yakima Commercial club endorsed a Pasco Kennewick passenger bridge across the Columbia River to carry electric cars with possible tolls. The effort seeks state construction with regional support, aiming to influence Spokane and Walla Walla involvement and the Wallula bridge project. Officers for the club were to be nominated for the January 31 meeting.
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Pasco- Kennewick
Columbia River
Yakima
Snake Rivers
North
Wallula
Dr. Wight
W. A. Bell
I. H. Dills
F. A. Morgan
J. H. Weigel
Frank Horsley
Fruitvale and Donald districts form new Fruit Growers association
Articles of incorporation filed in the county auditor's office establish two additional districts in the Fruit Growers association. The Fruitvale district includes W. B. Newcomb, George N. Tuesley, A. T. Richards, J. A. Adams and Cim Miller. The Donald district lists W. A. Bowen, H. E. Angel, Jessie C. Childs, A. H. Irish and Bert Fletcher.
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County Auditor
Fruit Growers Association
W. B. Newcomb
George N. Tuesley
A. T. Richards
J. A. Adams
Cim Miller
Fruitvale
W. A. Bowen
H. E. Angel
Jessie C. Childs
A. H. Irish
Bert Fletcher
Donald
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Croups Warned Off
Croupy coughs can be warded off with Chamberlains Cough Remedy and danger avoided. Thousands of mothers report success. Sold by fall dealers. Wed Fri Sun.
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Chamberlain
Peruna praised as woman's health aid in letters
Readers share testimonials praising Peruna as a trusted medicine for fatigue nerves and nursing mothers. Mrs EK Ey eray of Philadelphia says it renews her energy and cheer. Mrs Caroline Sondheimer of Clarks Louisiana reports regained strength and life saved by the remedy.
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Peruna
Mrs. EK
Eyeray
Franklin St
Philadelphia
Caroline Sondheimer
Clarks
Louisiana
Newest Notes of Science and Inventions
A collage of early 20th century science items spans forests and fliers to textiles and transportation. Notes cover bee wing speeds, world lumber, coal use, early electricity in farming, medical advances, novel tools, and state suffrage debates with figures like Mrs. de Voe and donors to the suffrage movement.
North Yakima council grills Pacific Power over service faults
Mayor Schott led a dull meeting as Dr. Carver pressed Pacific Light & Power for rotten water and dim lights. He urged a formal explanation, hydrants, and water main flushing, with a report due next council. Other items included plat approvals, paving warrants, and new inspector offices.
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Schott
Carver
Grady
Mull
Wenner
Pacific Light & Power Company
Sixth Avenue North
Fire Department
E. G. Dawson
Righland
Pacific Power & Light Company
North Yakima
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Back Relief
The ad states lame back results from overwork or cold, or disease, and recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment rubbed into the affected area for prompt relief. It lists prices of 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle and notes sale by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
Yakima Ave
C. W. Camp
West Side
Suffragists in North Yakima Respond to Olympia Snub
North Yakima suffragists refrain from overt excitement after the legislature insulted Mrs. Emma Smith de Voe. They quietly note the lack of courtesy from lawmakers in both houses, given voters chose men who backed women’s voting rights. The incident sparks pointed commentary on political accountability.
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Washington
Adele M. Parker
Seattle
National Association
East
Carrie Chapman Catt
Henry Villard
Elizabeth Smith Miller
Susan Look Avery
Yakima
Emma Smith de Voe
Olympia
Reclamation Men Complete North Yakima Valley Work
Chief Engineer Davis of the reclamation service finishes his current project in North Yakima and the Yakima valley. He will proceed to Helena Montana to review projects there. Engineers Henry and Jacobs depart for Portland Seattle. Swigart says Lake Kachez storage will be pushed to completion and planning for Lake Keehelus storage will begin to ready for construction if further appropriation is received.
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Davis
Reclamation Service
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Helena
Mont
Henry
Portland
Jacobs
Seattle
Godwin
MecCulloc
Boston
Sunnyside
C. H. Swigart
Lake Kachez
Avis
Mead Post Names Its KEW Officers
Meade Post of North Yakima in the G. A. R. appointed John Roberts as master of funeral ceremonies to handle increasing deaths among Civil War veterans. Other committees include Relief R. W. Allen, William Fitzgerald, Charles Hoffman. Conference Zeno B. Page, Thomas E. Webb, J. P. Bullan. Finance T. D. Quinn, E. N. Friend, William Badger. Patriotic John Roberts, T. Webb. Master of Funeral Ceremonies: John Roberts.
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Mr. Roberts
R. W. Allen
William Fitzgerald
Charles H. Hoffman
Zeno B. Page
Thomas E. Webb
J. P. Bullan
T. D. Quinn
E. N. Friend
William Badger
John Roberts
T. &. Webb
Forsyth Reports Forsyth Tells Of Columbia River Situation
C E Forsyth arrived in North Yakima from White Bluffs and fell ill at the Yakima Hotel en route to court for condemnation suits over Milwaukee railroad rights of way. River ice delays navigation and locals hope for early access as construction continues along the river. Ernest Schneider bought hay at Richland and Kennewick to send upriver to Beverly as steamers plan possible trips to Priest Rapids.
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C. E. Forsyth
North Yakima
White Bluffs
Yakima
Milwaukee Railroad
Hanford
Mr. Forsyth
Pacific Power & Light Company
Forsyth
Hay
Beverly
Ernest Schneider
Richland
Kennewick
Priest Rapids
Frosts and freight curb Beverly district hay deliveries
The report notes a January frost in White Bluffs on the 11th and strawberry harvest there on January 7th. If steamers cannot pass, Beverly district residents needing hay must obtain it by rail from Ellensburg.
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Beverly District
Ellensburg
White Bluffs
Two Transfers in Land in Sunnyside District at Zillah
The county auditor list shows two real estate transfers totaling $40,000. John Scheufler and Minnie Scheufler of near Zillah sold 20 acres by Sunnyside canal to A. F. Mowat of Seattle for 16000 with a 2000 mortgage. W. M. H. Smith of Bucyrus Ohio bought from Yakima Land Co the west half of section 33 and southeast quarter of section 38 in township 13 north range 20 east for 24000.
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John Scheufler
Minnie Scheufler
Zillah
Sunnyside Canal
A. F. Mowat
Seattle
W. M
H. H. Smith
Bucyrus
Crawford County
Ohio
The
Yakima Land Company
Spokane Council Barring Aliens Conflicts with Italy Treaty
Spokane council ordinance barring aliens from public work violates a U S Italy treaty, Secretary Knox informs Governor Hay. Hay will discuss the issue with Spokane authorities.
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Olipia, Wash
Hay
Knox
Spokane Council
United States
Italy
Spokane
Foley Kidney Pills Sell Tonics For Kidney Bladder Ailments
Mary C of Abbott Wolfeboro New Hampshire reports rapid relief from rheumatic pain due to uric acid that kidneys failed to clear. After three days Foley Kidney Pills allowed her to move with no pain and she recommends them. For sale by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Foley
Mary C
Abbott
Wolfeboro
N. H
North Yakima Drug Store
Tacoma Citizens Move to Recall Mayor Fawcett and Commissioners
M B Stambaugh former city councilman filed charges against A W Fawcett Tacoma mayor under the commission system alleging extravagance charter violations and political machine building with relatives in city posts Backed by leading local businessmen the recall talk targets all five commissioners and the mayor
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Tacoma
Wash
A. W. Fawcett
M. B. Stambaugh
Fawcett
Stambaugh
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed By New York Woman
Catherine St Elmina of N Y writes of curing a bad kidney trouble with Foley's Kidney Remedy. She used five bottles and calls it the most reliable kidney medicine she has taken. For sale by North Yakima Drug Store with a Tues-Thus-Sat selling pattern.
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Foley
L. McConnell
Catherine St. Elmira
N. Y
North
Judge Preble Awards Mil ton Plaintiff Back Money With Interest
In Superior Court Judge Preble awarded Joel Milton $1,943.60 plus interest and costs in the case against A Milton and Katie Milton. The note dated October 15, 1908 for $1,500 carried 8 percent interest with limited payments. the court found in favor of full repayment including attorney's fees.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Purifies the blood strengthens the nerves regulates the bowels aids the kidneys cures stomach troubles and repairs the ill effects of over eating. Tea or Tablets 35 cents. For sale by D. H. Fry.
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Hollister
D. H. Fry
Milwaukee public dances draw crowds to Saturday events
The Municipal Dance in Milwaukee hosted by the Playgrounds Association drew far larger crowds than expected. The first event after Thanksgiving saw about 4000 attendees, despite 500 seats. a third dance used a 6000 dancer hall and 2500 seats for onlookers, with twenty cent admission. A clergyman presided and a floor committee of fifty aided organizers.
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Milwaukee
Playgrounds Association
Milwaukee Sentinel
Old Town Hall
Milwaukee’s grand town dance draws 5000 plus crowd
A stormy Milwaukee evening saw more than 5000 attendees at the first municipal dance with 1000 turned away for lack of room. A second event drew 6000 youths as the Dryburgh Octet provided waltzes and two steps.
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Dryburgh
Milwaukee
Senator Jones Pushes Yakima Roads Bill
Senator Jones introduced a bill to appropriate 100000 dollars for building roads on the Yakima Indian Reservation. The funds would be repaid from later receipts from the sale of Indian lands.
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Senator Jones
Washington
Jones
Yakima Indian Reservation
Seattle Visitor Returns Home Strengthened by Health Trip
Lorenzo M. Cobo of Seattle returned home Monday after a several week visit in this city. He came here for his health and returned greatly strengthened.
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Lorenzo M. Cobo
Seattle
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Independent Asphalt & Paving Company
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Yakima Avenue
Kinnaman
Chiefs of Police
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Lockhart
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Chas. A. Miles
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