Recall and public judgment blur in Seattle and Tacoma
A editorial voice warns that recalls undermine stable governance as Seattle faces a recall of Mayor Gill and Tacoma could see similar pressure. It argues recall justice should target misconduct not mob sentiment, urging officials impeached only for unfaithfulness to public trust and integrity over policy.
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Tacoma
Fawcett
Gill
Seattle
Hiram Gill
Cleveland
Jehov
Twig Bent by Habit Sets Path for Youth in High School
A columnist warns that a high school boy's future hinges on discipline and singleness of purpose learned in school. He cautions that neglecting constructive outlets leads to pool halls and dissipating behavior, urging inspiration toward achievement in academics, athletics, and oratory to channel energy positively.
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North Yakimsa
Moren States Position on Liquor Legislation
In a Herald letter Walker Moren explains his stance this session he voted with the majority against reopening the question saying the current local option should have time to prove itself and that further changes are unwarranted. He also discusses his reasons and expectations for local option policy.
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the Herald
Walker Moren
Moren
Public utilities bill urged now to curb high costs
A local representative argues for a public utilities commission to investigate water and living costs. He notes strong support for existing local option liquor law and warns that passing new measures may require large local appropriations. He calls for timely action rather than delay.
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Eveven
Moren
Public Utilities Commission
Kansas City to Offer Public Loan Office to Foil Loan Sharks
Kansas City opens a board of public welfare loan office hoping to outcompete private lenders. City officials argue public terms reduce demand for 10 percent a month loan sharks and curb evil by offering fair credit. Prosecution has not ended loan sharking, but the city plans to retire it by its own game.
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Goqd
Pendipes
Board of Public Welfare
Editor's Suit Over Promised Marriage Prize Result
An eastern editor offered $50 for a young lady's best written marriage proposal. He awarded it to a rich widow, then sent a letter accepting the proposal. She refused, and he sued for breach of promise.
Senator Jones Proposes Yakima Road Bill Using Indian Land Sales
United States Senator Wesley L. Jones introduces a senate bill to build roads on the Yakima Indian Reservation funded by the sale of lands of deceased Indians. The proposal raises question about advancing infrastructure on the reservation.
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United States
Wesley L. Jones
Senate
Yakima Indian Reservation
Sage Brush
Local Friends Push Rudkin for Federal Bench
Rumors in the city say Judge Frank H. Rudkin would be an excellent successor to Judge Edward Whitson on the federal bench. No explanation for Rudkin's decline has been received here.
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Frank H. Rudkin
Edward Whitson
Rudkin
Navy Rear Admiral Barry Seeks Early Retirement
Rear Admiral Barry of the Pacific coast fleet announces immediate retirement amid rumors of a coast defense scandal. The veteran officer says he wants to avoid a public uproar as questions arise about naval readiness and defense measures.
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Barry
Pacific Coast Fleet
Navy
High Heaven
Balloon Wedding in San Antonio Draws Attention
A couple tied the knot aboard a hot air balloon over San Antonio Texas in a bold ceremony. Observers note a mix of thrill and nerves as the bride and groom exchanged vows while afloat.
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San Antonio
Texas
Terra Firma
Carrie Nation Faces Serious Health Setback After Turbulent Life
After a life filled with tumult and vicissitudes Mrs Carrie Nation has suffered a physical breakdown. She has done well to last so long.
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Carrie Nation
Annanias Club Stunt Provokes Public Reproach
In a sharp exchange the speaker tells Teddy the Annanias club stunt has grown stale and must end. The remark implies public skepticism and demand for a more serious approach.
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Teddy
Annanias Club
Suffragists in State Rally for Rights and Reform
Report notes women activists in the state supporting suffrage efforts as part of broader insurgence for voting rights and social change. The piece highlights organized gatherings and public advocacy by local suffragists.
Cardui credited with saving life in Lebanon Jct
Mrs Minnie Lamb of Lebanon Jct Ky says Cardui saved her life and she has had no bad spells since starting the medicine Cardui is a vegetable based women’s remedy sold at all druggists with a long history of use and safety claims.
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Lebanon Jct
Minnie Lamb
Press Opinions Fresh Cold Air
The piece argues that increasing sleeping porches show awareness of fresh air value. It states cold air and ventilation are inversely related to comfort, claiming airing a sick child improves mood within an hour if precautions prevent chills. The note endorses fresh air as invigoration and disease prevention per the Walla Walla Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Union
Why Should Legislators Rest Three Days in Seven
The Spokane Chronicle questions the Olympia legislature’s four day work week pattern of Friday through Monday. It argues employees are paid full weekly wages for idle time and that the session uses about 34 days instead of the 40 required to finish in 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Spokane Chronicle
Burns
Hack
Jhim
Is He Consistent Dr Woodrow Wilson Pension Debate
A National Tribune commentary questions Dr Woodrow Wilson's civil war pension denial stance while he also seeks a Carnegie Foundation pension as governor of New Jersey. It argues the value of past service versus present salary and asks how pensions should be allocated between professors and veteran soldiers.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
New Jersey
Carnegie Foundation
Wilson
National Tribune
Farmer's Boy From Tuscarawas That Became Cy Young
A Columbus style tale from the Cincinnati Post tells of a Tuscarawas County farm boy who dreamed of greatness. He worked hard, stuck at it, lived right, and became a premier pitcher in baseball, earning fame and a grand salary, proving the value of perseverance.
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Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Denton T
Cy) Young
Cleveland
Tuscara
Hfe
Great Ledger
Cincinnati Post
Tons of Horse Sense Descendant Tale Roots from Holland
John Tons arrived from Holland in 1849 and has grown to 600 descendants. The record traces a farming lineage and long family ties stretching across generations.
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John Tons
Holland
Co op Buying Plan Aims to Cut Living Costs
The Ton family of 400 in Illinois forms a large co operative to buy groceries at wholesale prices. Cornelius Ton says it shows an economic shift to band families together against exploitative corporations. He argues cooperation will grow as a path to cheaper living and better societal conduct.
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Chicago
Cornelius J. Ton
Illinois
Cleveland Press
Canning County Cannery Reports Six Month Run
The Washington Canning Company at Stanwood released its annual report showing 278 tons of produce canned in six months, about 125 000 cans, with apples leading at 185 tons. The operation, in its second year, earned a good profit with roughly 15 000 spent equally on labor, produce, and cans.
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Canning County
Washington Canning Company
Stanwood
Everett Herald
Court overrules recall election injunction in Seattle case
Judge Gilbert temporarily overrules Judge Hanford, saying courts should not unduly interfere with city affairs. The recall vote against Mayor Gill proceeds, as the city pursues orderly election under state law and respects public will.
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Hanford
Seattle
Gill
Tudge Gi’bert
Poego
Kelheta
Wid
Gilbert
Aberdeen World
Ballard's Ow Liniment advertised for cold weather wounds
An old time ad notes that minor flesh wounds in cold weather require prompt use of Ballard's Ow Liniment to heal quickly avoiding bandages. It lists price 25c 50c and 1.00 and mentions D. H. Fry 10 Yakima Ave and C. W. Camp West Side Druggist as sellers.
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Ballard
D. H. Fry
Yakima Ave
C. W. Camp
West Side
Open Installation Delights Degree of Honor Officers
Public installation ceremony for 1911 officers of the Degree of Honor at the L O F temple featured Mrs B A Wylie as installing officer with support from Mrs Arendt Mrs Weining Mrs Aumiller and Mrs Fife. Officers included Mrs Lottie Schlief Ella Reese Sarah Kruger Myrtle Sanders and others. Dr J F Slaughter leaves for Toppenish to start osteopathy offices, a classmate of Dr M E Thomas.
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L Oo. O. F. Temple
B. A. Wylie
Arendt
Weining
Aumiller
Fife
Lottie Schlief
Ella Reese
Sarah Kruger
Myrtle Sanders
Gertrude Zook
Ida Day
Betty Davis
Agartha Marsden
Edith Swain
Stella Linsey
Lottie Sealief
Schlief
Wylie
Hackenschmidt Explains Wrestling Training Methods
The article outlines George Hackenschmidt’s training philosophy and routines in Chicago. It covers long muscle development, slow weight work, varied drills, outdoor walking, and the importance of regular, progressive practice for sustained wrestling performance.
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Chicago
George Hackenschmidt
Hack
Adolph Ernst
Adolph
Ernst
Hackenschmidt
Hackenschmidt and Gotch Weigh In On Wrestling Power
The article compares the Russian lion Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch highlighting Hackenschmidt speed and vast strength. It notes Gotch's different build leads to distinct attack and defense, yet praises shared development factors shaping their prowess and the lucrative gate money at stake.
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Hack
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup appeal
Bee Hive name emphasized for Foley's Honey and Tar package. Ad claims genuine product only, warns against substitutes. Promotes quick cough and cold relief, no opiates, sold by North Yakima Drug Store.
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Foley
Noth Yakima Drug Store
Oregon women voters and taxpaying suffrage gains
The article notes half of Oregon women are taxpayers and highlights suffrage work led by Abigail Scott Duniway. It mentions petitions ready for filing, and the initiative and referendum in Oregon giving independence from the legislature. It also reports Mrs Jewett of White Salmon cheering renewed suffrage and a woman candidate elected mayor in her town.
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Oregon
Abigail Scott Duniway
Harvey Scott
Portland Oregonian
Medicines That Aid Nature Prove Most Effectual
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts to allay the cough relieve the lungs and aid nature in restoring health. Thousands testify to its superior excellence. Sold by all dealers. Wed Fri Sun.
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Chamberlain
The Beautiful Life Poem
A reflective piece praising a beautiful life as selfless giving and kind work. It frames giving of self as an imminent need, a friendly effort of heart and will, guiding a companion over life’s hill through unselfish thought and gracious actions.
Doan's Kidney Pills Offered for Kidney Trouble Relief
North Yakima residents encouraged to try Doan's Kidney Pills to ease back pain and kidney ailments. Mrs A Dean of North Yakima reports complete relief after using three boxes. Foster Milburn Co. lists Buffalo NY as sale agent with 50 cent price. Remember the name Doan's.
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Yakima
Dean
A. Dean
First Street
North Yakima
Wash
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Tocky Mountain Tea Promotes Winter Health
Hob lister's Tocky Mountain Tea advertised as the greatest winter remedy. Prevents cold and disease and keeps you well as winter. Tea or tablets for sale by D. H. Fry for 85 cents.
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Hoblister
D. H. Fry
Orchard Menace to Fight Over Irrigation Losses and Walnuts
The article discusses irrigation losses from the Yakima system and calls for permanent canal construction to preserve water value, citing a potential nine point six million dollars capitalized. It also notes a Wisconsin style discussion on walnut trees in Washington with mixed personal experiences among growers and supporters.
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Sunnyside
Yakima
Jayne
Washington
Legh R. Freeman
Freeman
Report of the First National Bank of North Yakima 1911
Statement of the First National Bank of North Yakima Washington at close of business January 7 1911. Includes loans and discounts overdrafts securities deposits and United States bonds and notes items for cash deposits and reserve figures with signatures of cashier A B Cline and notary George B Hoppen.
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North Yakima
Washington
U. S
U.S
Natal Banke
Reserve
Lawful Money Reserve bank—Specie
State of Washington
Yakima
Ss. I
A. B. Cline
George B. Hoppen
Wash
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Besten
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Susie Boyle
J. F. Slaughter
Toppenish
Slaughter
M. E. Thomas
Allah
Dr. Pierce
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Orchard Mensure
First National Bank
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Washtucna Valley
Spokane
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Palouse Irrigation & Power Company
Spokane, Wash
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