Taft asked to explain Guggenheim land deal charges
A congressional inquiry charges that President Taft’s circle including his brother, Ballinger, and Richard S. Ryan pressured restoration of Alaska lands near Controller Bay. The House committee demanded Dennett testify and Cox pushed for Taft’s full information, including why he signed the restoration order and whether he knew Ryan acted for Guggenheim interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Richard S. Ryan
New York
Guggenheim
Controller Bay
Alaska
House Committee of Expenditures
Graham
Illnois
Dennett
Land Office
Cox
Indiana
Taft
Wheather
Ryan
Guggenheims
Murderer Old Jim Will Go to Walla Walla for Short Term
Charles Wilset a Black man convicted of second degree murder in the killing of Jing Coon known as Old Jim will be sent to Walla Walla to serve a short term of from 0 to 3 years as ordered by Judge Preble in the Superior Court. He did not perfect an appeal due to lack of funds and will begin imprisonment there. records show prior terms in Montana and Minnesota state prisons. The 1910 murder is described as brutal and sensational, with the defendant maintaining his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilset
Secon
Jing Coon
Old Jim
Walla Walla
Motiana
Minmnedgeta
Wilson
Aes
Bradshaw Damages Paid by County
Charles Bradshaw received a $4417.85 settlement from the county after a jury verdict of $5000 for injuries from a bridge project. Attorneys, prosecutors, and county officials agreed to reduce the amount by $700 if an appeal was withdrawn, aiming to avoid higher costs and potential further damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bradshaw
Woman Testimony Details Support Payments in Lee Trial
In Chicago Evelyn Arthur Lee trial testimony reveals Stephen Bridges and his wife each paid Lee about 200 dollars a month. Bridges says he supported Lee and others claim women contributed substantial sums, including a Wyoming woman who sent money before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Stenphen Bridges
Lee
Bridges
Lilese
California
Sheridan
Wyoming
Skull Fracture In Yakima City Car Incident
Joseph Kuntz of Yakima City was struck by a W R N gasoline car near Yakima City while intoxicated. He suffered a fractured skull and brain injury but showed signs of recovery after surgery by Dr Helton at St Elizabeth's hospital Readers note Kuntz’s status as an early Sunnyside settler and his age about sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kuntz
Yakima City
Thik
St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Helton
Woo
Kuntz
Reil
Almeas
North Yakima
Joe Ni
Sunnyside
Taft Message Cites Pure Food Law but Omits Foley Remedies
The president’s note on amending the Pure Food and Drug Act in relation to Prepared Medicines omits standard medicines such as Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills. Foley’s products have long been promoted as trusted remedies for coughs and throat and chest infections and are advertised as best known in their class. Sold at North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Foley
Yakima
Blore
Riverside Improvement Company Incorporation Details
Articles of incorporation show a capital stock of 20000 dollars filed with the county auditor. North Yakima is named as principal place of business and the incorporators are Beatrice Rogers Edward V Lockhart F A Hatfield and Charles A Kerth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Improvement
Kidney Diseases Curable with Timely Medicine
A patient from Dale Texas, Mr Perry A Pitman, reports four months of kidney and bladder trouble with stones. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy, advertised by North Yakima Prog Store Heald, for cure. The ad urges readers to ask for it and brings results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Pitman
Dale
Tex
Gays
Foley
North
Celery Case Overrules Fence Rule At Olympia Court
In a historic ruling, the Washington Supreme Court sides with Thomas Kobayashi against L I Strangeway over fencing in a common enclosure. The decision clarifies that partition fences need not be lawful fences and stock may not be fenced in by such divisions, impacting ranchers and landholders statewide. Floyd Hatfield argued the case. decision issued in July with the opinion pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Messrs
Hatfield and
Holden
Supreme Court of
Thomas Kobayashi
L. I. Strangeway
Strangeway
Wapato
Hatfield and Holden
Pon
Indiana
Floyd Hatfield
Saloons Needed by Pasco to Pay for Public Improvements
Pasco Washington July 7 wets won local option election by wide margin with 118 for saloons and 1454 against. Officials argued saloons funded sidewalks sewers and street work while women still voted despite gale. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad appears among the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Wash
the Herald
Fall Colonist Rates Set for Northern Pacific
A telegram from the Northern Pacific general passenger agent announces mid September fall colonist rates from eastern terminals and Missouri River points to Seattle Tacoma North Yakima and other western points. Rates fix at 25 dollars across the line from September 15 to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Seattle
Tacoma
North Yakima
Burdick
Commission rules against express company parcel rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington denies Wells Fargo Express Co. the right to charge parcel rates on bulk packages and orders that ownership of property offered for transport cannot determine rate application. The California Commercial Association led the complaint alleging express boxes used for bulk transport were charged parcel rates for contents destined to different recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
California Commercial Association
She Express Company
Precooling fruit for shipment debated in agricultural bulletin
The Bureau of Plant Industry bulletin discusses pre cooling fruit before shipping. It compares car cooling and warehouse cooling, notes wrapping slows chilling, and cites Georgia peaches showing reduced decay with precooled fruit. It warns that pre cooling is not a substitute for careful handling and stresses rapid cooling after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
California
New York
Typhoid Experts Warn Milk Is Greater Menace Than Water
Government health expert Dr Lumsden cautions that milk handling poses greater typhoid and general illness risk than water. He notes lime filtration will soon be installed by Pacific Light & Power to treat intake water, while urging proper sanitation in dairies and homes, especially in the Modern addition where wells and privies are close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lumsden
Pacific Light & Power Company
Kingman
Sanitary League
Lumsden
Yakima
Hardy Yakima Boys Cross Cascades on Horseback
Two 15 year old Yakima boys Freder ick Windsor Jr and Homer Glenn started from North Yakima five days ago aiming for the coast via Snoqualmie pass. They arrived safely in Kirkland aided by favorable weather and carried cornmeal and rice meals. Windsor’s fox terrier accompanied them and the pair traveled without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsor
Prospects Bright for Reciprocity Debate in Senate
Washington July 8 The Senate defeated Cummins amendments to the Canadian reciprocity bill by 82 to 1, signaling the measure may pass in its original form. Cummins proposals to grant Canada free access for fresh meats were rejected, while a few Democrats and Republicans crossed party lines on related amendments. No major changes anticipated on similar measures scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Senate
Cummins
Simmons
North Carolina
Baily
Thornton
Clark
Wyoming
Sutherland
High Cost of Living Not Myth Says Bureau Report
Washington reports the 1910 wholesale prices for 247 commodities rose 4 percent from 1909 and 1.6 percent above 1907. Farm products climbed 7.4 percent, with prices peaking in August 1908 and remaining high through 1910, markedly above long-term averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor
Bureau
National Anthem of Swat poem without the letter E
A printer’s piece presents a humorous verse titled National Anthem of Swat that avoids the letter E. The poem urges Swat that fly with lines about working, patriotism, and unity, followed by a health ad for Herb ine liver remedy sold by local traders.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Hay Fever Relief
A 1984 Chicago testimonial by FE M Stewart claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provides quick relief from hay fever and coughs for both children and adults. The ad notes no opiates or harmful drugs and urges substitution refusals, with sale through North Yakima Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
FE. M. Stewart
Wolfram &J
Chicago
Stewart
North
Ditch Modernization Plans For Yakima Valley Canal Work
About fifty thousand dollars will be spent this fall on improving the Yakima Valley Canal Company ditch known as the Congdon ditch. Bids may be called around Aug ust for concreting two miles from Painted Rocks to the old Schuller ranch, with work starting mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima “Valley
Schuller Ranch
Marriage Licenses Issued In County Last Week
Eleven marriage licenses were issued by the county auditor last week. The couples listed include J M Briethaupt and Amanda S Fessen den of Richland Herman Wathode and Lea Norddin of Moxee City Arthur J Mitchell of Chicago and Eulalie Tufts of North Yakima Charles F Rosecrans and Hilda E Donelson of Sunnysee James P Denham and Jesse W Laur of North Yakima Sidney S Moore of Ephrata and Florence White of North Yakima Frank Randall and Sclomps Simpson of Wapato Oscar Olson of North Yakima Jessie M Green of Baker City Joseph E Yowell of Parker and Ella McDowell of Toppenish Thomas A Tussion and Mrs Annie McCarey of Toppenish Everett Thompson and I M Hale of North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M. Briethaupt
Amandas. Fessenden
Richland
Herman Wathode
North Yakima
Lea Normandin
Moxee City
Arthur J. Mitchell
Chicago
Eulalie Tufts
Charles F. Rosecrans
Hilda E. Donelson
Sunnysee
James P. Denham
Jesse W. Laur
Sidney S. Moore
Ephrata
Florence White
Frank Randall
Sclomps Simpson
Wapato
Oscar Olson
Jessie M. Green
Baker City
Joseph E. Yowell
Parker
Ella McDowell
Toppenish
Thomas A. Tusson
Annie McCarey
Everett Thompson
I. M. Hale
Scenic Yakima Valley Photographs Shown to Commercial Club
Photographs capturing Yakima country attractions were sent to Dr. H P James secretary of the Commercial club by Ashael Curtis of Seattle. The images depict areas along the Ahtanum and Naches rivers park scenes Cascade Lumber Co properties and industries as well as highway views intended for Railway publicity and educational use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
H. P. James
Commercial Club
Ashael Curtis
Seattle
Dr. James
Curtis
O. W. R. N. Railway
Ahtanum River
Naches
Sumach Park
North
Cascade Lumber Company
Yakima Valley
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Commissioner Dennett
Richard Achilles Ballinger
Jim
Bradshaw
Ward
Heald
Olympia
Ballard
Fry and Cow
Northern
Pacific
Commission
J Ay the
Firsy
Dr. Lumsden
Hardy Yakima
Cascades
The
Inland Printer
Swat
Plymouth Rock
D. H. Fry
W. Camp
Cor
8Rd
Yakima Avenues
Yakima Valley Canal Company
Yakima Country
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