Pacific States Placer to Expand Work in Yukon Montana
F B Sanford of the Pacific Plac er Mining company sails to Yakt Montana for the summer to oversee operations. The firm plans ten machines and five concentrating tables, a five ton electric smelter, and slate quarry development with a 300 horsepower water motor. Early reports indicate gold from black sands at 26 to 37 dollars per ton and a potential rush this season.
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F. B. Sanford
Pacific Placer Mining Company
Yakt Montana
Pacific States
Yakt
Black Sands
United States
Wider distribution of state prison grain bags approved
A report to the state board of control notes that a new law expanding grain bag distribution has succeeded. The 375000 sacks were allotted to grain growing counties by crop estimates, with most bags used in Walla Walla and Whitman counties. Spokane County also received a portion of its allotment as requested.
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Board of Control
M. F. Kincaid
Walla Walla
Walla Walla County
Whitman County
Aleady
Spokan County
Injury suit filed against Northern Pacific over accident
Albert Glenn sues Northern Pacific Railroad for 2620 alleging negligence after an February 16 incident unloading gravel. He, an NP employee, claims a defective door brace caused a guard door to drop and injure his head and left eye.
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Albert Glenn
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Lenn
North Pacific Railway
Glenn
Plans Submitted for West Side Bank Interior
Plans for the fixtures and furniture of a new West Side bank have been submitted to the bank's promoters for approval. The notices state the plans are very fine and strictly up to date.
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West Side Bank
Rainiers Triumph Over Naches City In 8 5 Baseball Result
Fourth of July at Naches City drew large crowds with speeches by Floyd Hatfield W H Redmond and Will Everett. The Rainiers defeated Naches City 8 to 5 as Adams pitched strongly for the Rainiers and Naches led early before a late rally. Lineups featured Naches L Merker F Layman W J Purdin J Mac Dermid John Cromer Dick Dillon R Purdin J Dillon H Wallace and Rainiers H Roberts Rosco Adams R O Neal E Wood G Goulet G Robillion E Gaudette R Lemon W Eckleman.
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Naches City
Floyd Hatfield
W. H. Redmond
Will Everett
Rainiers
Naches
Adams
L. Merker
F. Layman
E. Gaudette
R. Lemon
W. Eckleman
Indian Motor cycle Run Tests Endurance From Yakima to Ellensburg
Five local riders with Indian motorcycles completed a 100 mile round trip from North Yakima to Ellensburg and back in under seven hours. The group rode 1907 models driven by Henry Shuk John Hulse R F E Hull and Windship plus a 1906 model ridden by Henry Neal. The trip showcased the machines climbing ability on a very hilly rocky 3 000 foot grade with no breakdowns or tire problems.
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Yakima
Ellensburg
Henry Shuk
John Hulse
R. F E. Hull
Henry Neal
Young
Ahtanum Fourth Merry Picnic at Woodcock Academy
Ahtanum celebrated the Fourth with a large picnic at Woodcock Academy. Hundreds gathered for noon dinner on the lawn, games and music followed, including a Glee Club performance and a phonograph. Races featured several age groups and a foot in lap race. ice cream and lemonade were provided all day. Garfield picnic planned for July eighth at the same site with free water and dinner.
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Ahtanum
Woodcock Academy
Glee Club
Garfield
Healthward Institute Named to Reflect Broader Healing Sciences
The Washington Chiropractic Institute, run by Dr. Kromey, has expanded to include magnetism and electricity and changed its name to Healthward Institute to match the broader range of healing sciences now practiced.
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Washington Chiropractic Institute
Kromey
Healthward Institute
Ice supply fears for Western division of Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific officials fear remaining ice stock for the western division may not cover the hot months. Increased traffic raises demand, prompting J. L. Deforce to issue strict economizing orders. Conductors must wire ahead exact ice needs and no waste is allowed.
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Northern Pacific
J. L. Deforce
Pasco
Fourth of July in North Yakima Brings Quiet Celebration
Physicians report no major accidents as North Yakima hosts a modest Fourth of July. Several boys suffer minor burns while others enjoy small games and a 200 yard horse race. A morning miniature parade led by Dr. Frank and followers concludes a fairly entertaining impromptu celebration with crackers causing few runaways.
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North
Yakima
Harry Hart
Joe
MM Neff
Jim Varco
Lee Tittle
Fred Chandler
George Behrens
J. B
Mead predicts indirect taxes raise one million dollars
Gov Mead in Goldenale says indirect taxation will yield about 1,000,000 this year, with June quarter receipts totaling 310,653.18. He cites liquor license revenues, corporation fees, inheritance tax and other collections as key drivers and notes a 116,525.92 increase over 1906. He credits House Bill 71 and new licensing laws for part of the rise.
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Goldendale
Gov. Mead
Tax Commission
Secretary of State
Treasury
State Library Fund
Supreme Court
Insurance Commissioner
Washington
Northwest
United States
Puget Sound Port Promises Rise in National Trade
The speaker praised Puget Sound as a key Pacific gateway and Alaska trade hub. He noted Washington as a growing transpacific route, with booming coast fleets and railroad terminals expanding to serve a widening commerce. The address recalled Klickitat county’s pioneer history amid Indian conflicts returning to the story.
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Puget Sound
Pacific
Alaska
Klickitat County
Silver Baker Hamilton trophy for irrigated cereal display
A silver punch bowl trophy of large size will be awarded at the interstate exposition of irrigated land and forestry products in Sacramento during the 15th session of the national irrigation congress. The repousse design features corn tassels and barley beards, with inscriptions on exterior medallions and one medal inscribed for the congress.
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Baker & Hamilton
Sacramento
National Irrigation Congress
15Th
Bollenbach Plans 50-Foot Store Building on West Yakima Lot
A. C. Bollenbach prepares to erect a 50 foot high store building on his lots in block 270 along West Yakima avenue, signaling commercial development in the area.
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A. C. Bollenbach
West
Yakima Avenue
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