Ordinance grants franchise to Rose and Donald in North Yakima
City council debates two rival ordinances granting street railway franchises. An attorney seeks delay for a comparative review, while supporters urge action for Rose. A public meeting is proposed to inform citizens before any two week deferment vote.
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Jesse H. Rose
Thompson
Attorney Englehart
George Donald
Rose
Englehart
Donald
Marsh
Sinclair
Edward Parker
Emery
Gty Hall
Hugh
Thos
Mr . Way
Con
Pacific Railway
Iompany Hengerbread
North Yakima Railroad Franchise Provisions in 1905 Ordinance
The ordinance grants the grantee a fifty year rail franchise with city and suburban lines. It sets grade adjustments costs to the grantee, pavement requirements, fare limits, and free or half fares for select groups. It details routes to Moxee Ahtanum Natchez and Zillah, deadlines, extensions and failure penalties.
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Selah Street
United States
North Yakima
Moxee Valley
Ahtanum Valley
Natchez Valley
Zillah
Moxee
North Yakim
Essen
Peculiar and Pertinent government editors and old carols
The piece notes Kansas Minnesota and Oklahoma governors once served as country editors and cites the Kansas state auditor and a congressman at large as ex editors. It mentions St Peter's Tacoma old belfry of fir eight feet thick and a pulsing note about Rev Edward Dunbar and a tramp buried in Coffeyville 12 years ago. It also references wooden maple rails in Canada and the U S with a 20 mile Quebec line.
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Kansas
Minnesota
Oklahoma
America
St. Peter's Church
Tacoma
Edward Dunbar
Tuee
Jeeps
Coffeyville
Canada
United States
Quebec
The Mlineis Central Maintains Excellent Service and Routes
The Mlineis Central maintains excellent service from the west to the east and south with connections to Chicago Louisville Memphis and New Orleans via transcontinental lines. Prospective travelers seeking information on west rates and best routes are invited to correspond with representatives B H Trumbull Portland Oregon J C Lindsay Portland Oregon and Paul B Thompson Seattle Washington.
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Dwest
Chicago
Louisville
Memphis
Orleans
Nis
B. H. Trumbull
Third S T
Third St
Portland
Ore
Paul B. Thompson
Culman Building
Seattle
Wash
North Yakima approves franchise for George Donald rail system
Ordinance grants George Donald of North Yakima and assigns rights to build operate and maintain a standard gauge surface railroad system within the city limits. It outlines construction and operation, track requirements, street crossings, power sources, fares, and timelines with a January 1905 Passed by City Council proclamation.
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Natchez Avenue
Yakima Avenue
West Yakima
Selah Street
State of Washington
Yakima
North Yakima
Suhseriante
Lars Joy
George Donald
Yakima County
Washington
City of
Est
Nhs
Sata
Lima
United States
Northahima
A Woman's Heart Is Formed By Angels' Humble Gift
A verse recalls angels shaping a woman's heart from dew and garden flowers. It speaks of purity and sadness woven with grace and modesty, combining courage and sweetness to form a tender feminine heart.
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God's Angels
Hotel Palmer Joins Lewis and Clark Fair Hospitality
Olympia figures S A Madge J O B Scobey and F W Stocking secure the 65 room Hotel Palmer in Portland for the Fair trade. The Alder street property lies near Seventh and Eighth, with convenient car line access to the Fair grounds. Rooms offer best accommodations at one dollar daily and reservations are urged.
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S. A. Madge
J. O’b. Scobey
F. W. Stocking
Olympia
Palmer
Portland
Alder Street
Seventh
Oregonian
Oregon
James Hamilton Lewis named head of Chicago legal department
Seattle Times reports James Hamilton Lewis, once a top trial lawyer in Washington, was appointed by Mayor Dunne as head of Chicago's legal department. The piece credits his rapid rise and public admiration while noting doubts about his deep legal mastery.
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Seattle Times
James Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Chicago
Dunne
Windy City
Maud Muller Fails Ride in Divided Skirt Tale
A summer ride ends in embarrassment as Maud Muller’s skirt tears on the horse’s pommel. The horse shies, she falls into the dirt, and a judge comments on the risky fashion of riding astride. The scene unfolds with humor and a cautious moral.
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Maud Muller
Maud
Western
Denver and Rio Grande Introduces Through Sleeper Service
The Denver and Rio Grande now offers through Pullman Standard sleeper service via the Oregon Short Line with a Portland to Salt Lake to Denver schedule. Depart Portland 8 15 p m bound for Salt Lake arriving 8 45 the next morning depart Salt Lake 3 50 p m arriving Denver 4 20 p m the following day. Passengers get seven hours in Salt Lake to visit the Mormon capital and enjoy a daylight ride through famed scenery. Reservations and booklets available from W C McBride General Agent 124 Third street Portland.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Portland
Denver
Salt Lake
W. C. McBride
Third Street
Sunnyside native W N Cline named Benton County commissioner
The Benton County board appoints W N Cline of Sunnyside to fill the vacancy, praising his familiarity with county needs and noting his prior successful service on the board. He succeeds Mr Jensen, who has qualified as a Benton County commissioner.
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W. N. Cline
Sunnyside
Cline
Jensen
Benton
For Sale Ten Acres Near Summit View School
For sale ten acres located ½ mile west of Summit View school house. One-half acre in berries one acre in grapes one acre in alfalfa and the rest in a young orchard. Contact D. L. Cruse RK F D No 2 North Yakima 20 tf.
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Summit View School House
Young Orchard
D. L. Cruse
RK. F. D
North Yakima
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Mies
Nore
Leelee
Joe Seation
Tealin
Mlineis Central
Hyomei
J. F. Forbes
McCook
Nebraska
White Mountains
Fred L. Janeck
Scott
Scentt
Graball
Graphter
Louisville Courier- Journal
J. M. Perry Co
Venus
North
Foley
Orien Miller
National Magazine
Pennsylvania
Patience
Eyou
Ler
Joe Chapple
Dorchester Avenue
Boston
Mass
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