Government irrigation work saves Yakima valley project
The writer defends government reclamation against critics and argues that private efforts failed to build irrigation systems like the Tieton canal. He notes past financial losses, the success of the government, and that the Tieton project now delivers water reliably and will endure for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
United States
Selah
O. A. Fechter
Yakima Valley Bank
EE. C. Burlingame
Theodore Weisberger
Tieton Canal
Frederick H. Newell
Ballinger
Wealthy industrialist calls for shorter workdays
W P Dickson, first vice president of United States Steel, says after thirty years in steel, twelve hours daily seven days a week is too long. He argues that current conditions are a reproach to the industry and should not be tolerated in this age, a view he now holds sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PB. Dickson
United States Steel Corporation
The
Steel Trust
F&nd
Dickson
Dawn of Another Day in a Heated GOP Era
A vocal critique targets Uncle Joe Cannon over his GOP branding. The author rebukes Cannon and Aldrich figures for alleged subservience to special interests, arguing party factions differ in integrity and vision. The piece contrasts sun and moon glories to claim diverse Republican currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Porthers
Baders
Cocle
Joe
Terios
Heveridge
Poindexter
Cummins Dolliver
Murdock
Rise of a new political school and the people’s rule
The piece argues republicanism wanes as a Bethlehem star faded in 1861 and cites Gifford Pinchot for a politics that puts principle first. It warns against special interests and urges the insurgents above regulars and progress over reaction, asking who should govern.
Questioning Poindexter Support in Ethics Debate
The piece argues it may be wrong for the Herald to back Miles Poindexter for the U.S. Senate if he seems tight or venal. It frames the issue through standards of rectitude and ethics, claiming that right is right regardless of appearances, invoking the saying as a moral guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Miles Poindexter
United States Senate
Poindexter Favored in Five Cornered Republican Race
George Cotterill calls the senatorial contest a five cornered factional fight with Poindexter opposed by four men loyal to regular Aldrich Cannon Republicanism. He argues none of Poindexter’s rivals deserve support from Republicans aligned with La Follette Cummings Beveridge and Dolliver, and forecasts Poindexter's nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cotterill
Poindexter
State conservation scheme alleged to boost stumpage profits
The passage argues that big timber grabbers could recruit millmen to back a political campaign to open forest reserves to grabbers. It claims this would raise stumpage prices and lead millmen to cut operatives’ wages, calling the tactic state conservation in political terms.
Pinchot Speech Criticized in Kansas City Address
The Associated Press reports Gifford Pinchot warned that a new school of politics would decide if the country is governed by money for profit or by men for human welfare. The Post-Intelligencer excised the line as it dangerous to Wilsonian aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gifford Pinchot
Kansas City
Post-Intelligencer
Wealthy Sunnyside Woman Files Divorce Suit
Mrs. Whorah K. Mathieson sues George A. Mathieson a Sunnyside farmer alleging six years of habitual drunkenness cruelty and profanity harming her health and welfare of three daughters. She seeks custody of the children division of property alimony and temporary restraining order pending final decree. property valued at about 2400 monthly rent and 6625 in personal estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whorah Kh. Mathieson
George A. Mathieson
Sunnyside
North Yakima
Nuel
Praner
Cresap
Judge Preble
Senator Jones Visits Elvensburg Valley To Review Land Project
Westey J. Jones United States senator and special representative to the interior looked over lands in the valley for the Nittitas water project. They toured Denmark district and Mrs. Loomis ranch to observe the Badger Pocket site and potential water works, then returned to the city for further inspection in the upper Vindivy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westey J. Jones
United States
Pitview
R.A. Ballinger
Interior
Regal
Denmark
Frimertignt Note Raises Questions About Health Claims
The fragment discusses health and mental well being, mentioning Holister's lecky Mountain Tea as a claimed product. It references claims of being the greatest and notes a general skepticism about health remedies and systemic health.
Press Opinions The Party Bugaboo
The piece argues party loyalty harms governance citing Mayor Gaynor and Washington. It contrasts a good Democrat and Republican, decries party whips, and forecasts the rise of free voters and new parties while condemning the "Grand Old Party" as a fearsome bugaboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaynor
Liberty
Jefferson
Jackson
Cincinnati Post
Poindexter’s Position and Stance on Republican Unity
The Inland Herald casts Poindexter as pivotal in the senatorial race, noting his insurgent or reformist potential. Poindexter asserts classic Republicanism and independence from major financiers, pledging fair dealing and adherence to party progress.
Spokane Inventor Secures Patents for 35 Passenger Airship
Spokane inventors W. I. Coyne and George Foster receive U S patents for an airship intended to carry 35 passengers. The craft claims 85 000 pounds lifting power and vertical takeoff with speeds around 67 miles per hour. Described as a helicopter type with two vertical masts and outer and inner arms detailing the framework.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
W. I
Coyne
George Foster
Washington apple crop outlook boosts prices and exports
Spokane reports that Washington orchardists estimate this season's crop at 8.4 to 9 million boxes, about 6500 cars, with major export to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and other eastern and central markets. Growers expect a record yield but plan to hold much of the crop for higher prices, with 40 percent perhaps sold already to European and domestic buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Paul
A. Huntley
Prank Bennard Sentenced to Twenty Days Jail for Vagrancy
Prank Bennard received a 20 day county jail term for vagrancy after arrest by Officers Perry and Ponsford last week. Bennard was taken from a boarding house on South First Street in the company of a young girl from Taconi who is ill with tuberculosis and released due to her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Hunt
Pudesday
Prank Bennard
Bennard Wats
Perry and
Ponsford
South First Street
Taconi
Wats
Pumping irrigation gains attention at congress debate
Pueblo Colorado reports that the eighteenth National Irrigation Congress highlights pumping as a practical method to reclaim arid plains. Experts note ample water beneath the plains and rising profitability from pumping using power stations or denatured alcohol, with Pueblo hosting the national exposition featuring pumping displays.
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Pueblo
Colo
National Irrigation Congress
Arkansas Valley
Colorado
California
Washington
Garden City
Irrigation Congress
Congress
Great Plains
Lower
Kansas
Powell
United States Geological Survey
Central Plains
Central West
Express Fruit Shipments Grow Fast in June from North Yakima
Express Office reports June totals show 347,868 pounds and 12,949 packages sent from North Yakima. Includes oranges lemons and bananas with raspberries and strawberries. overall weight rising as the fruit season begins and communities grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Col
John Smith
Express Office
Express Company
Aenea
Kruger Offers Home Remedy Demonstration For Orchard Blight
Three years after a Yakima City demonstration Paul Kruger a nurse ryman and fruit expert again offers to treat pear blight and fire blight in Washington orchards with a home made solution. He plans to visit orchards near North Yakima to apply the remedy as a demonstration and warns growers to watch for the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kruger
Yakima City
Columbia River
Washington
Kruger
North
Yakima
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Tuesday marriage licenses were issued to Clarence Vu Shianers and Florence F. Eickstein of Sunnyside Edward J. Morissey of North Yakima and Emily A. Wheeler of Poppenish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marryiage Heerses
Clarence Vu. Shianers
Plorence F. Eickstein
Sunnyside
Edward J. Morrisey
North Yakima
Amily A. Wheeler
Poppenish
McCafferty Recovers From Injury at Odfellows Hall
JP. McCafferty has sufficiently recovered from injuries suffered at Odfellows' hall and can again move about. The report notes his return to regular activities following the incident and his regained mobility.
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JP. McCafferty
Odfellows' Hall
Young Turk recounts Sultan Abdul’s brutality and Turkish reforms
A former Young Turk recalls mass killings in Adana, the sultan’s responsibility, and why execution of Abdul Hamid II was avoided for strategic reasons. He argues the new regime under Mesled V. benefits from education, press freedom, women’s rights, and religious liberty as Turkey shifts toward modern reforms.
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Turkey
Abdul
United States
Constantinople
Vno
Melhemed V
Young Turk Party
America
Dom
Anl
Pelighis
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Party of Progress
Cannon
Clannon
Alarich
Spokane Inventor
Pwenty
Express
Brruger
Por Phar Biggie
Young Turk
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Sultan Abdul
Jevses Barsoon
Cleveland Press
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Harvard
Young Turks
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Adan
Shevket Pasha
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