Death Mystery in Rochester Saloon Tragedy
Ray Nichols 24 from Rochester New York died after a pistol shot in a city saloon. Reports dispute self inflicted death versus murder with witnesses suggesting a concealed assailant and a drunken companion. Nichols’ wife later claimed the remains and arrangements were made for interment in Tahoma cemetery.
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Ray Nichols
Rochester
New York
Nichols
ECW
Chase
Ami
White House
Anafer
Ellensburg
Tahoma
N. G. W. Encampment at American Lake September Arrival
Capt. Dulin of Co. C reports orders to camp at American Lake from September 14 to 28. The war department planned a joint encampment with Washington Idaho and Oregon militia and regulars but funding issues forced separate state camps. The event mirrors last year with some regulars added and Yakima boys winning the state rifle shoot.
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Dulin
Co. C
American Lake
War Department
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Yakima
Descendants of Lewis and Elizabeth Rinehart Gather in Summerville
L B Rinehart attended the first reunion of the Lewis and Elizabeth Rinehart descendants held in Summerville on July 13 to 15. More than 250 descendants, many from across the plains since 1854, joined in a halftone invitation with tents camping gear and a three day barbecue dinner. Thirteen children were born to the couple, including L B Rinehart of this city. Some attendees traveled from Iowa to attend.
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L. B. Rinehart
Lewis and
Elizabeth Rinehart
Summerville
Pacific Coast
Plains
Iowa
China Matting Discounted for New Goods
Blunt sale notice notes China matting in stock and moving out to make room for new goods. Regular 25 cents price drops to 18 cents per yard, 35 cents to 24 cents per yard or by the 40 yard roll. Linen warp matting offered in all colors at rolls priced $10.50 to $12.90.
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Axminster
Soda Springs Campers On Month-Long Outdoor Hiatus
James H. Fraser and family left Friday to camp a month at Ahtanum Soda Springs with plans to rejoin later. EK Wyman and family and Dr H W Holtman and wife also departed for a month of outings. Harry Baylor, the grounds lessee, cleaned and improved the surroundings making them inviting and comfortable.
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Soda Spring
James H. Fraser
Ahtanum Soda Springs
Mr. Fraser
Wyman
H.W. Holtman
Soda Springs
Harry Baylor
State Fair Preparations Advance for September Opening
Secretary J. E. Shannon reports heavy work on the state fair set to open September 28. Rail concession offers reduced fares to North Yakima with a single exception, and special trains will run from Tacoma and Seattle at 3.50 round trip including grounds admission. Water works hydrants and a fountain area are being installed. Farmers in Yakima valley urged to prepare quality exhibits.
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J. E. Shannon
North Yakima
Spokane & Palouse
Tacoma
Seattle
Yakima Valley
Public debate on race and crime echoes in Georgia and Texas
An excerpt notes that a negro player shot in Georgia over alleged theft mirrors harsh Texas horse theft lore. critics argue that race and crime rhetoric harms progress while voicing strong anti racist sentiment about the firebrand influence and advice offered.
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Georgia
Texas
Seattle Times
Prophetic hindsight and a funeral sermon tale
A collage of excerpts from the Columbia South Carolina State and Oregonian papers riffs on prophecy and timing. A Philadelphia clergyman and a nervous undertaker share a humorous exchange about sermon length and burial timing at the Resurrection.
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Dr. Boardman
Philadelphia
Boarnas
Oregonian
Spokane Adds 84 Bathtubs in March Godliness Push
Spokane residents replaced 84 bathtubs last month as part of a drive toward greater cleanliness, the Spokesman-Review reports. The effort signals a local push toward improving public health and home upkeep amid civic pride.
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Spokane
Spokesman- Review
Vapor Baths Offer Relief for Colds and Fever
Prof. R. F. DeLeon of the O. SK. Barber Shop promotes electric vapor baths to open pores and accelerate circulation, claiming it cures colds or fever and is better than medicine. He offers a free hot or cold water bath with the electric treatment for 50 cents and advertises corn and bunion removal with guaranteed pain-free service.
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Nature
R. F. Deleon
O. SK
Kershaw Block
Notice and Bulletin for Campers at Soda Springs Grounds
Feed for Little Chicks at Flour Mill warehouse west Yakima avenue and a phone number 321. Campers at Soda Springs grounds this season charged 1 dollar per week for families and 50 cents for individuals. A man will be in charge to look after grounds and maintain order. H P Baylor proprietor.
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Flour Mill
West
Yakima Avenue
Soda Springs
Crystal Ice and Fuel Ad by Melrose & Mon
An advertisement promotes crystal ice six times larger and purer than the power house pond supply. It touts reliability and low prices for ice plus coal and wood. Contact Melrose & Mon at phone 516.
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Melrose & Mon
Northern Pacific Announces Seasonal Round Trip Rates
The Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip fares on sale June 4 5 24 to 30 and July 15 16 August 25 26 with ten day travel limits and ninety day return limits. Stops allowed west of the Missouri River include St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Sioux City Omaha Kansas City. Chicago 57.70 St Louis 69.20 and return 65.21. Inquire at ticket office for full details. W S Meeks agent.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Missouri River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Sioux City
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
W.S. Meeks
Yellowstone Park Opens June First With Ticket Sale Window
Yellowstone National Park opens June first with tickets on sale from May 81st to September 13th at 75.40 for a round trip. Tickets cover a coaching trip through the park and include up to five and a half days boarding and lodging in park hotels. W S Meeks, agent.
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W.S. Meeks
Meeting of Modern Woodmen of America in Cle Elum
Round trip tickets to the July 25 meeting go on sale from North Yakima July 24 and 25 at 2.50 valid to July 26. M S Meeks is the agent. Sorosis pink of petticoat perfection advertised at Coffin Bros.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Yakima
M.S. Meeks
Coffin Bros. Oe
Auction of Dry Paints and Linseed Oil Sale
Several barrels of Venetian Red Princess Metallic Yellow Ochre and other dry colors must go at 2c per pound. Regular 3c 4c and 5c. Also selling pure Linseed Oil at 60c a gallon during sale.
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Say Nichols
China
White Mountain
Columbia
S. C
H. P. Baylor
Propr
Yellowstone National Park
Unbrai
Nan
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