Deadlock and Disorder at Democratic Convention in Baltimore
The Baltimore convention hall faced a volatile night as adjournment occurred after heavy balloting. Wilson rose to 501 on ballot 39 but slipped to 494 on 42, while Clark fluctuated around the 422 to 480 range, as crowds outside surged and police restrained access. Delegates endured a tense session with fist fights, protests, and repeated adjournment attempts.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Clark
Sapa
Washington
James
Andy
National Democratic
Bryan
Mack
Murphy
Illinois
Michigan
Underwood
Colorado
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Harmon
J. Ham Lewis
Woman Aviator Harriet Quimby Killed After Plunge
Boston July 1 Harriet Quimby first woman aviator to earn a license and to cross the English Channel perished with her passenger W. W. A. Willard when their Bleriot monoplane plunged into Dorchester Bay from about a thousand feet. gusty wind complicated a volplane attempt. Both were dead on removal from the water.
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Boston
Harriet Quimby
New
York
English Channel
W.W. A. Willard
Boston’ Aviation
Atlantic
Dorchéster Bay
Boston Harbor
Miss Quimby
Willard
Misa Quimby
Tornado Devastates Regina Death Toll Rises
Regina Saskatchewan reports forty known dead with many bodies in debris. Four hundred injured, some may die. Property losses estimated at ten million dollars as streets remain blocked and detours in effect. Rural telephone lines down hinder verification of widespread damage and possible additional fatalities.
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Regina
Sask
Strugevik
Martial law declared to close Milwaukee Tavern in Portland
Governor West, as commander in chief, led a militia assault to shut the Milwaukee Tavern amid a threat to curb road houses. With General Finzer and about fifty officers the governor inspected the resort and ordered changes before reopening. several other inns were visited and one was closed while others remained open on conforming promises.
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Portland
United States
West
Milwaukee
Road House
Finzer
Cliff Inn
Claremont
Slakeview
Twelve Mile House
Admiral Asser reports no Cuban rebels seen. ships sail home
From Guantanamo Bay Admiral Asser cabled the navy department stating no Cuban rebels had been sighted in five days. As a result American naval vessels began their return voyage home.
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Washington
Asser
Navy Department
Guantana Bay
City tightens bond policy to protect water sewer projects
North Yakima limits new bonds to sewer or water work to avoid exceeding 4 percent of assessed value. Current outstanding bonds total 328000 with 14 to 19 year maturities and a 60,000 refunding issue. A proposed 400000 sewer bond is not affected.
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North Yakima
Wilbur Crocker
Canal image fades in Yakima Valley view
The article quotes Charles Fenn of Pacific Terminal Co on Yakima Valley’s canal potential. He praises the region after visiting, notes Americans lack a full picture of the Panama Canal’s impact, and promises storage and terminal facilities for western operations or integration with their system.
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Charles Fenn
Pacific Terminal Company
Yakima Valley
Panama Canal
United States
North Pacific
Yakima
Saloons to be cut to seventeen this September
The city commission plans to reduce saloons to 17 by September and will not renew licenses for O. Sandberg and J. Sandmeyer. Today the commission will consider renewals for Joseph Ponti Bohemian Bar South Front Street Ford Liquor Co South First Street and Kensington Bar East Chestnut Street.
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J. Sandmeyer
Joseph Ponti
Bohemian
South Front Street
Ford Liquor Co
South First Street
Herman Hatfield
Grand Hotel
Sandberg and
Sandmeyer
T. G. Thompson
Bodega
North First Street
Madden & Pieckert
Ernst Lund
Front Street
Stag
Alfalfa
T. G. Thompson & Son
Sandberg
Mexicans Ready for Battle at Rebel Front Bachimba
Federal army of 5,000 moved within two miles of Bachimba tonight. Vanguards exchanged shots as rebels prepared to repel a night attack, with heavy fighting not expected until morning.
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Bachimba
Interstate Commission Favors New Rates for Oregon
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that class freight rates from the Missouri River and points east to destinations in the Willamette Valley through Portland Oregon were unreasonable and ordered reductions averaging about 12 percent.
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Washington
Missouri River
Pointes
Williamette Valley
Portland
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Selah Couple Weds in Lovely First Presbyterian Ceremony
One of the season’s prettiest weddings united Mrs. Bertha B. Foiles and Ernest Hill at First Presbyterian church in Selah Friday evening June 28 at 8 oclock. Rev S J Kennedy officiated. The bride wore lavender messaline with a lavender picture hat and carried bride’s roses. L L Foiles of Toppenish gave her away. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Frank Hughes and bridesmaid Miss Mary Alexander in pink messaline with sweet peas. Two flower girls carried sweet peas. Groom’s attendant was T W Bugg. After the ceremony guests traveled by auto to the bride’s home for a three course luncheon before the couple departed for Hillcrest ranch.
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First Presbyterian Church
Bertha B. Foiles
Ernest (. Hill
Selah
Frank Hughes
Mary Alexander
T. W. Bugg
Hillcrest Ranch
Insect Species Count Surpasses Two Hundred Thousand
The article notes that over 200,000 distinct insect species are known and formally classified. It highlights the breadth of insect biodiversity and underscores the extensive taxonomic work underpinning entomology.
Yakima Man's Work Counts in Tasmanian Packing Study
United States Consul Henry D. Baker reports from Hobart Tasmania on Yakima horticulturalist Clyde Samson and a Seattle expert’s demonstrations of American packing methods. The study suggests adopting uniform apple packing cases and similar packing practices to reduce bruising and increase throughput, with Tasmanian fruit growers eyeing broader markets.
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Clyde Samson
FE. KE
North Yakima
Horticultural Union
United States
Henry D. Baker
Hobart
Tasmania
Baker
Yakima
Seattle
Mr. Samson
Australia
North Pacific
Samson
Pavile
England
North Yakima Schools See Higher Per Capita Costs
Secretay Kumler reports last year per pupil cost rose to 33.45 up from 27.76 as McKinley and Garfield buildings reduced attendance. Teachers received 17400 more pay with more staff, insurance up, and maintenance higher. Total receipts 143313.12 while expenditures hit 149099.12 with salaries dominating. Opening date set for September 9 due to state law.
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North
Yakima
Sterling
Kumler
Summit View
Fairview
McKinley and
Garfield
Kumiler
George LeVesconte
Fruitvale
Yakima Valley
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