Fruit Growers Compromise Talks In North Yakima
Joint Committee of Yakima Horticultural Union and fruit growers report possible compromise plans to reorganize Yakima Fruit Growers Union. No details given until after Wednesday meeting. Alfred H. Henry cites bright prospects for an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Yakima Horticultural Union
Alfred H. Henry
Horticultural Union
Yakima Fruit Growers’ Union
W. N. Irish
The
York Farmer Confesses to Summer Murder
Harry Keener, a York county farmer, admits killing a stranger who visited his farm last summer and threatened him. He reveals burial sites and burning of body parts. Lorenza Tanser, 15, who attended a murder trial and feared death, also confesses. Keener, 25, had remarried since the crime and had lived with the girl as house keeper.
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York
Harry Keener
York County
Keener
Lorenza Tanser
Warehouse Lot Sells for 4000 in Wholesale District
Murphy and Deludle bought one of three lots owned by T. L. Lynch adjoining the warehouse on North Second Avenue for 4000. The 50 by 180 foot parcel lies in the wholesale district center. Lynch retains his warehouse property and another similar lot. He bought the three lots ten years ago for about 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy & Deludle
T. L. Lynch
North Second Avenue
One Divorce To Four Marriages In Ellensburg
Ellensburg figures show 1908 had 32 divorces, up from 17 in 1907, while 1908 issued 142 marriage licenses versus 129 the previous year. The article notes women proposing to men in 1908 did not create a large uptick in marriages, but divorces rose, offsetting the small gain in marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonney
Cannery Plans Record Year for Wenatchee
The Wenatchee Canning Company reports a profitable year with 14 090 eight‑pound peach cans and 28 992 of two and one half pound peach cans, 6612 eight‑pound apricot cans, and 10 080 two and a half pound tomato cans. Prices ranged from 9 to 11 1/2 cents for peaches and 9 to 9 1/2 cents for tomatoes. officers listed include W R Prowell president F W Hoffman vice president L G Olds manager and F G Arnold secretary treasurer. The cannery operates a large ice plant supplying citizens and aiding warehouse storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Canning Company
W. R. Prowell
F. W. Hoffman
L. G. Olds
F. G. Arnold
Hellieson Co Incorporation Filed For Lumber Firm
Incorporation papers for Hellieson Co Inc, successor to H M Hellieson Lumber Co, were filed with the county auditor. Founding associates include A B Fosseen J O Cull of North Yakima and A M Eckman of Hendrum Minn. Capital stock set at 65000, majority likely held by Hellieson.
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Hellieson Lumber Co
H. M. Hellieson
First Avenue North
Hellieson
A. B. Fosseen
J. O. Cull
North Yakima
A. M. Eckman
Hendrum
Minn
Fosseen
Hellieson Lumber Establishment
North Yakima and Vicinity
Crocker
Fruitvale Scamno Ditch Co
Fruitvale
W. B. Newcomb
W. L. Wright
Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law
North Yakima Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. A D Sloan, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Mrs Julia Hess Plans New Hotel On North Front Site
Mrs. Julia Hess buys building and 50 by 140 foot parcel at North Front and A streets just north of the old city hall and fire station. Her West Side hotel will be torn down for a North Coast railroad project and she has ordered a brick or concrete hotel to rise at that corner. Contractors have been asked to bid on the project.
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Julia Hess
West Side
North Coast Railroad
North Front
Old City Hall
Three Robbers Attack Yakima Worker on West Yakima Ave
John Kane, a Yakima Brewery employee living on Garfield Avenue, was beaten and robbed by three unmasked highwaymen on West Yakima Avenue about 11 30 Saturday night. He suffered facial wounds and loss of 60 cents a pint of whiskey tobacco and a pocket knife. Ed Davis and another man held on warrants are jailed as suspects. a third gang member described as a schoolboy is still at large. The report also covers Union Defenders Day observances urged by the Sons of Veterans for Washington and Alaska and the memory of Abraham Lincoln.
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John Kane
Yakima Brewery Co
Garfield Avenue
West Yakima Avenue
Kane
Ed. Davis
John Doe
Davis
John Huffman
the Sons of Veterans
Abraham Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
Washington
Alaska
Women’s Relief Corps
Patton
Memorial University
Sunnyside Water Users to Vote on New Board February Fifteenth
The Sunnyside Water Users' association two boards agree to a third election on February 15 at Sunnyside. President S. J. Harrison and the old board resist turnover, claiming the new board was not legally elected, amid past adjournments and objections. It is hoped the factions will settle and end the disputes.
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Sunnyside Water Users’ Association
Sunnyside
S. J. Harrison
Prisoner to Spokane arrested in Fargo embezzlement case
Deputy U S Marshal Baker and ex police chief Nels Tuft arrested on nine counts of embezzlement during his Fargo land office tenure in 1806. Tuft left for Spokane on the 10 05 train to be remanded to jail. Indicted at Fargo Grand Jury session for $2370 25 alleged thefts. Tufts residing in North Yakima since August with a wife and children on North Fourth street. Arrest witnessed by family amid tears. Tuft refused to speak. Information on catarrh and Hall’s Catarrh Cure appears in this notice. Also filed in superior court are charges against Burt E Addington and Alice Addington for enticing Dora B McMillan, a 13 year old, from her home.
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United States
George M. Baker
Nels” Short
DeWitt C. Tuft
Land Office
Fargo
N. D
Spokane
U. S
E. E. Cleaver
Charles Pray
Tufts
North Yakima
North Fourth Street
Observe the Centenary of Abraham Lincoln Birth
The article marks the centenary birthday of Abraham Lincoln on the twelfth of February, praising Lincoln as a sublime personality and the savior of the country. It calls on Americans to observe the day with loyalty and honor, urging the younger generation to participate meaningfully.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Fraud Reaches Into Millions Over Public Lands
Secretary Garfield reports alleged fraud on public lands worth about 110 million dollars in states west of the Mississippi. He requests 500 thousand dollars more, totaling 1 million for recovery efforts, and cites over 32 thousand fraud cases under review across Oregon California Nevada Washington Idaho and Montana.
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Washington
Garfield
Mississippi River
Hale
Tawney
Senate
House
H. H. Schwartz
Field Service
Oregon
California
Nevada
North Idaho
Montana
The General Demand for a Gentle Laxative Remedy
The Well‑Informed demand a simple pleasant and efficient liquid laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, marketed as wholesome and gentle yet prompt. Buy only the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co, 50 cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Colorado 8621 Arizona 496 Wyomin g21 115 Utah 1462 New Mex ico 1209
Readable fragments show a list of state figures with numbers for Colorado Arizona Wyoming Utah and New Mexico. The text appears as isolated counts, lacking clear context or actions.
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Colorado
Arizona
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
A. H. Thurnes Praises Foley's Kidney Cure
Buffalo coal operator A H Thurnes reports long kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he experiences rapid relief and says it has done him $100 worth of good. North Yakima Drug Store run by A D Sloan endorses the remedy.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
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Young Farmer
Stranger
First Avenue
Lynch Warehouse
Ellensburg
Country
D.M. Ferry & CO
Devrorr. Micu
Cannery
Hellieson CO. Incorporated
North
Yakima
Naches & Cowdhe Ditch Co
L. D. Luce
W. Y. Davis
Selah-Moxee Canal Co
Andrew Slavin
John D. Simon
John Heisbregste
H. J. Rand
Yakima Meat Co
Harry E. Moran
George F. Seigel
Union
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Burt E. Addington
Alice Addington
Dora B. McMillan
Barnatto
Barnatto Diamond Co
Girard Bldg
Chicago
P. O. Box
Geen Mo
S. van Vliet, Prin
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