Court of Inquiry Reveals Details in Sutton Tragedy
At Annapolis a court of inquiry heard Lt William F Bevan recount how Sutton allegedly shot himself after a chaotic night at the marine camp on October 13 1907. Bevan and two officers said Sutton aimed a revolver at Roelker and fired a brain wound while others claimed different versions of the self inflicted death. Osterman supported Adams and noted Sutton appeared intoxicated during the motor party on October 12.
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Annapolis
Sutton
Portland
Ore
William F. Bevan
Marine Corp
New Jersey
Bevan
Marine Camp
Adams
Roelker
Boelker
Osterman
Miller Building at Front and A to House Pacific Beer
Miller and Miller plan a three story brick stone building on lots 23 24 block 10 North Yakima at Front and A streets. They mortgage the property to Pacific Brewing to erect the structure and lease the corner first floor as a retail liquor store with Pacific beer draught for 10 years, secured by a saloon license.
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Julia Hess Miller
Alfred Miller
North
Yakima
Pacific Brewing & Malting Company
E. Workman
Brewing Company
Wapato Ranch Sells for $1 200 Profit News
The Jesse Bergen ranch at Wapato sold by John D. Nichols for 1200, up 6000 from the purchase price a little over a year earlier. The 20 acre property is largely bearing orchard. Bergen, a Pullman native, now operates in Portland.
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Jesse Bergen
Wapato
John D. Nichols
Mr. Bergen
Mr. Nichols
Portland
Cantaloupes Shaped as Cubes Created in Yakima Troughs
C E Parrish of North Yakima markets cantaloupes in Seattle that are perfect cubes. Through heavy lumber troughs partitioned to four inch interiors, fruits grow into cubical forms with tops added to keep their shape, selling at high prices.
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Uts
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Seattle
C. E. Parrish
North Yakima
Parrish
Yakima
Wash
Farrish
Wright Breaks Flight Record at Fort Myer
Orville Wright establishes a new American aviation record at Fort Myer with a 1 hour 26 minute 45 second flight. The machine covered about 70 miles and reached roughly 280 feet, including three complete figure eights. Wright landed smoothly after 83 circuits, missing only passenger carriage and a five mile straight run.
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Washington
America
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wright
Wilbur Wright
Tacoma Lawyer Refuses Proof in Bar Grievance
Seattle July 20 Herbert N DeWolfe the Tacoma lawyer who alleged bias in four Supreme Court members refused to submit proof to the state bar association grievance committee He will be required to explain when called before the panel
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Seattle
Herbert N. DeWolfe
Tacoma
Supreme Court
Committee On
State Bar Association
DeWolfe
Miss Jennie Hunt Weds Ernest Cooper to Block Prosecution
Miss Jennie Hunt and Ernest Cooper secretly married in the county courthouse after two months of detention. The union blocks a potential perjury case since the wife would not be compelled to testify. Cooper, underage, was brought from jail for the ceremony and later returned. guardian Rev. Lanningham delivered fatherly counsel.
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Hunt
Washington State Home Fine Association
Ernest Cooper
Commissioners Room
County Court House
A. W. Lanningham
Cooper
Lanningham
Jennie Hunt
Thompson & Dunlap
Rev James Helm Dominates Yakima Reservation Life
Fort Simcoe pastor Rev James Helm remains the most popular figure on the Yakima reservation admired by both the Indian community and church interpreters. He urges self reliance and betterment, noting government aid while emphasizing personal effort. interpreters note his sermon linked to race horses as a striking symbol.
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James Helm
Fort Simcoe
Yakima Reservation
Hyas Tyee
Mr. Helm
Key
Argentine Breaks Ties with Bolivia Over Boundary Dispute
Buenos Aires July 20 The Argentine government orders the Bolivian minister to depart within twenty four hours and recalls Senor Fonseca as Argentina objects to Bolivia’s rejection of its boundary ruling with Peru.
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Buenos
Ayres
Senor Fonseca
Bolivia
Peru
Clash Over Tariff Bill Testes Taft Dinner Aid
Washington July 20 The tariff bill moved from the Capitol to the White House amid deadlock over Payne as Aldrich and Cannon met with President Taft. Reports say the conference committee may resume work by tomorrow night with Taft entertaining conferees at dinner. Payne accused the panel of bias and warned he would not sign the report if the house line prevailed. The progressives held a lengthy meeting, criticizing Taft for not acting sooner.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Payne
Aldrich
Cannon
Whites House
Taft
Senate
House
Fordney
Fiance of widow swindles $250, sought by police
In Spokane on July 19 a widow named Mrs. Hines says she was lured by a man from an ad and letters who posed as a suitor. He promised marriage then vanished with $250 leaving her penniless as police search for Sands of 107 1-2 Post Street.
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Spokane
Sullivan
Sands
Post Street
Aged Woman Attempted Suicide In School Section Community
Mrs. Johanna Riggermeir, 80, residing with J. W. Bowers in School Section, cut her left wrist and injured temples with a knife and glass, in what is believed a temporary mental lapse. Neighbors and family found her. she was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital and was resting easily.
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Johanna Riggermier
J. W. Bowers
Bowers
West
Fletcher
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Poultry Fanciers Seek County Support For Show
North Yakima poultry fanciers push to form a county organization and hold an annual show with cash prizes to boost Yakima County as a major poultry producer for Seattle Tacoma and nearby markets. Officials declined a $250 bonus due to lacks of prior annual show status, but organizers plan a new effort this fall.
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North Yakima
Yakima County
Seattle
Tacoma
Washington
Yakima
Moren
Indians to receive lease money from Yakima reserve
Yakima reservation Indians will get about 35000 this month as the annual July lease payment from the federal government. Many enrolled members live among other tribes and may be scattered, but they typically appear to collect their funds. Payments are issued by Yakima banks through checks.
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Yakima Reservation
Yakima
Land Drawing Dates Named for Indian Reservations
Spokane July 20 Two thousand applications filed for reservation lands as dates set for drawings at Spokane Coeur d Alene Flathead and Missoula August 9 12 and 16 17 Three girls under twelve to draw slips from the box Interest worldwide in fertile western lands fuels a feverish rush by travelers arriving in the four cities Spokane Coeur d Alene Missoula Kalispell involved in the lottery process with lists of applicants growing daily
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Spokane
Witten
United States Land Office Today
Globe
Coeur d'Alene
Flathead Avenust
Missoula
Kalispell
Montana
Missouua
Runaway Clyde Hughett Arrested for Begging on Streets
Clyde Hughett, 16, said to be from Kansas, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a begging charge after approaching men on South Frome Street. Police officer Sanders handled the case, securing him a farm job and feeding him while arrangements were made. He ran away to see the A V P exposition, claiming poor parental treatment, and traveled by freight. He is described as neat and willing to work, deserving a chance to prove his honesty.
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Clyde Hughett
Kansas
South Frome Street
Sanders
Story
Jal
A.V
Morrison Ranch Sold to Max Garby of Fargo ND
The Abe Morrison ranch of 100 acres west of the city was sold Monday to Max Garby of Fargo North Dakota for 16000 dollars. The Ter Investment company arranged the deal. Garby plans development in Yakima and will urge friends to consider the area as a good place to live.
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Abe Morrison
Max Garby
Fargo
North Dakota
North Yukio
Throwen
Ter Investment Company
Garby
Yakima
Manning couple return from wedding trip at new bungalow
Mr and Mrs Travis bk Manning have returned from their wedding trip to the Sound cities and will be at home to friends at their pretty new bungalow 206 Tenth avenue south.
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Travis Bk. Manning
Sound Cities
Tenth Avenue South
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Wover
Johanna Riggermeir
Young
Pewer
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Tim
Morrison Ranch
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