Interstate commerce report targets Harriman railways
The Interstate Commerce Commission delivers a formal critique of Edward H. Harriman's railroad operations. It warns that community of interest practices harm competition and proposes remedies to curb cross ownership and control, urging swift action by justice and Congress to preserve fair commerce.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Commission
Department of Justice
Congress
Seattle Post Intelligencer
First Shipment by J H Forman Delays Ahead of 1906
J H Forman of Parker sends his first 1907 shipments from Wapato Independent reports 49 boxes of early Alexander peaches and 9 boxes of Transparent apples. The season runs a bit later than last year. Forman first shipped on June 27 in 1906.
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J. H. Forman
Parker
Alexander
Mr. Forman
Wapato Independent
Hy-o-mei Promises Cures for Bronchial Troubles
Local advertising touts Hy-o-mei as a cure for bronchial irritation not helped by stomach dosing. Medicated air allegedly soothes inflammation and ends cough with permanent relief, claiming many cures in chronic cases. Sold by C C Case with a money back guarantee. complete outfit priced at one dollar.
State costs in felony cases debated by Attorney General
Attorney General Atkinson replies to county auditor questions on state liability for costs in criminal cases. He cites State ex rel. ate. v Grimes, notes that costs for state witnesses at trial and preliminary hearings may be charged to the state in felony prosecutions, while others fall to counties. He outlines four conclusions on cost liability and notes a Jealous Husband shooting incident in Bartholet hotel.
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Atknson
Ate
Grimes
Washington
Justices of the Peace
Henry Harrison
Bartholet Hotel
North First Street
Roland A. Grant
Harrison
Walker House
the Barthold
Walken House
Cox
Grant
Walker
Ucrant
James Miller
Bert Cayou
Joe Liggett
McKee
Bartholet
Kelly
John Edwards
Alll
Naches Bridge
Liggett
Nelson Bridge
L. Bergeron
Illinois Man Purchases Seventeen Acre Fruit Ranch
J. B. McFarland of Flora Illinois has bought the seventeen acre fruit ranch of John Hanniman in Selsil and will move his family here. McFarland is a hardware man and a friend of J. L. Hughes of this city.
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J. B. McFarland
Flora
Bll
John Hanniman
Mr. McFarland
J. L. Hughes
Jones declares candidacy for United States senator in 1907
Congressman Wesley L. Jones announces he will seek the Republican nomination for U S Senate under the direct primary law. He pledges to abide by the people's choice and to serve ten more years in the House if not elected. The letter thanks supporters in Yakima County and across Washington. A separate ordinance advances local sidewalk projects in North Yakima with district funding and bond provisions.
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Wesley L. Jones
United States Senate
Congessman’s Friends
Congressman Jones
North Yakima
Wash
Messrs
United States
Republican Party
House of Representatives
W. L. Jones
Annual Statement of School District No 7 Finances
The annual statement shows total receipts for the year ending July 1, 1907 at 224770.17 with 150000 from bonds and 33774.13 from special taxes. Other figures include state appropriations 25889.59 and county appropriations 343.11. Disbursements include teachers salaries 34462.08 rents and repairs 20102.70 sites furniture and library 22436 interest on bonds 4200 and warrants 864.58. End-year warrants 11259.59 with an increase of 4039. Cash end 750.66.
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Board of Education
Norman Compton
Lincoln
Women Pay More for Life Insurance Claims Bias
An article argues that insurance examiners charge women higher premiums due to indigestion and stomach ailments. It touts Mi-O-Na as a safe, effective stomach remedy that strengthens digestion and promises a refund if it fails to deliver. Co C Case sells Mi-O-Na in 50 cent boxes with a money-back guarantee.
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Co. C. Case
Doctors Fry An Alternative Typhoid Treatment Plan
The Medical Brief advocates key typhoid care: proper feeding, preventing fluid loss with abundant water, and promoting elimination via skin kidneys and bowels. It stresses frequent water intake and nurses recording water quantities as rigorously as medicines and meals to keep the patient hydrated and temp controlled.
Great Wasteway Near Zillah Advances in Canal System
construction crews progress on the Sunny Side canal wasteway near Zillah half complete under reclamation service management. The 4000 foot channel will allow rapid water discharge after a break, easing canal operations and reducing gate control difficulties in long breaches.
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Sunnyside Canal
Zillah
Reclamation Service
Notice to Creditors for Lewis H. Roberts Estate
Public notice announces the appointment of Myrtie D. Roberts as executrix of Lewis H. Roberts deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Logan H. Roberts at Yakima National Bank building North Yakima Washington within one year from July 17 1907 or they will be barred.
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Lewis H. Roberts
Logan H. ‘Roberts
Yakima National ‘Bank
North Yakima
Washington
Myrtie D. Roberts
Logan H. Roberts
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George Aumiller
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Ilinois
Adinance NO
West Yakima Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Northern Pacific Railway Company
North Yakim
William B. Chase
Yakima Avenue
Ballinger
State of Washington
City
O. A. Fechter
J. C. Brooker
Yakima Avene
Fourth Street
Ninth Street
City of
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Foreger Improvement
Yakima
Great Wasteway
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