Prison Guard Kills Convict in Walla Walla Penitentiary
A prison guard at the Walla Walla penitentiary shot and killed John Allen after orders to stop a fight with fellow convict Chas Reed were ignored. Reed was wounded in the arm, while Allen died instantly. Both men were serving sentences for burglary and robbery respectively. The coroner cleared the guard of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Reed
John Allen
Walla Walla
Wash
Fred Staff
Josh
Reed
Allen
Spokane County
Yakima County
Land owners near Naches branch unite on irrigation project
A large group of Tieton and Naches branch landowners met at the court house to back canal work for the Naches branch by 1910. They urged cooperation with the Reclamation service, warned of losses from delay, and discussed plans to secure cooperation and favorable terms with Secretary Ballinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Naches
Tieton
Tieton Water Users Association
Reclamation Service
Cull
Water Users Association
Gilbert
Tieton Land Owners
Tieton Canal
Court House
H. M. Gilbert
Committee of
Garfield
Ballinger
Davis
M. Strauss
Col. Ed. Parker
L. H. Roberts
J. O. Cull
Tieton Association
Marsh
Portland
Pallinger
Road work on bridge begins today
Contractor Daniels supervising the west end approach of the new Moxee bridge started work today with speed. C. E. Lum, bridge contract holder, returned from Seattle to oversee his portion as equipment arrives. Right of way on this side of the river is nearly secured and the county will not delay for a small remaining stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Moxee
C. E. Lum
Seattle
Yakima County Completes Jury Panel Under New Law
Roy King, deputy county clerk, announced the completion of Yakima County’s jury panel for the year, totaling 3677 names of voters and taxpayers. The panel uses a new system where both voters and taxpayers are required, drawn in rotation from three district boxes, with clerks drawing names rather than jury commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy King
Yakima
A Night Rider’s Raid Ends With Dr King’s Pills
A promotional note contrasts harsh calomel croton oil and aloes pills with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the product cleanses the system and cures colds headaches constipation malaria for 25 cents at Cc Case’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. Case
Be Wise Cough Syrup and Kidney Remedy Ad
The notice promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as the surest cure for coughs and colds by easing bowels and relieving congestion. It also advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys, cleanse blood, restore vigor, and improve health, available at North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Camp
West Side
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Clark O'Bryan Arrested In Seattle Embezzlement Case
Seattle real estate man and promoter Clark O'Bryan was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. He had promoted the Pomona Heights project in the east Selah valley and organized the North Yakima & East Selah Irrigation company. Receivership followed mounting debts and unpaid judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Clark O'Bryan
North Yakima
Pomona Heights
East Selah
North Yakima & East Selah Irrigation Company
East Selah Beach
Umtanuma Canyon
Charles Brian
O’bryan
Guaranty & Trust Company of
O'Bryan
Pomona Heights Water Users’ Association
B. O. Thrall
Brian
Reclamation Service
Thrall
the Herald
Department of the Interior
Ballinger
Landes visits quarry site for state rock plant
Henry Landes state engineer and County Engineer W. J. McIntyre inspected the North Yakima quarry chosen for the rock crushing plant. Landes praised the local rock quality as superior and noted he had just visited Walla Walla to review another proposed plant before continuing to the coast Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Landers
Yakima
W. J. McIntyre
Landes
State Board of Control
Walla Walla
Ancient cave bones show Paleolithic man in Swiss danger era
A Swiss cave yields bones of men living 100000 years ago amid wild beast threats. Modern danger comes from disease per A W Brown of Alexander Maine who credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. The medicine claims to cure sore lungs colds obstinate coughs and prevent pneumonia priced 60c and 1.00 guaranteed by C C Case with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander
Dr. King
C. C. Case
Lowther on Irrigation Costs and National Debt
The piece discusses grand plans for irrigation, roads, swamp drainage, reforestation, and river navigation, noting opposition about incurring national debt. It argues the objection has merit if income from these projects cannot cover the costs.
Vision of Liquor Reduction To Rebuild Nation
Granville Lowther argues ending alcoholic stimulants could cut national costs and fund vast projects. He claims redirecting wasteful spending could irrigate arid lands, drain swamps, reforest hills, improve highways, and expand river transport. He warns of future collapse if cause and effect are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Granville Lowther
IIeton Work an Eye Opener at Upper Tieton
A party comprising W P Romans Mr and Mrs William L Lemon and others toured the upper Tieton works Sunday. They inspected the intake and reclamation progress to the Cowiche head and viewed the main canal. Romans plans to publish and display photos. The group praised the concrete work as finest and most impressive they've seen. They believe the visit will impress irrigation committees and Interior Department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ter
W. P. Romans
William L. Lemon
Tieton Works
Cowiche
Romans
Irrigation Congressional Committees
Department of the Interior
Coroner Declines Inquest in Everett Man Death
Seattle July 23 coroner rules no inquest for Joseph Morningway of Everett who was killed in yesterday's sham battle. Militia volunteers who participated used state rifles. state inquiry not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Morningway
Seattle
Joseph Morningway
Everett
Ring's Little Liver Pills Listed by West Side Druggist
Pleasant and easy to take liver pills offered for sale by W. Camp, a West Side druggist. The notice highlights their small size and palatable form as selling points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Co. W. Camp
West Side
For Sale 320 Acre Canadian Bounty Land Certificate
Auction offer for a 320 acre South African veteran bounty land certificate issued by Canada under the Volunteer Bounty Act of 1908. Valid for entry in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Anyone over 18 may acquire this land with the certificate for 800 dollars. Write or wire L. E. Telford 131 Shuter St Toronto Canada.
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Department of the Interior
Government of Canada
Ottawa
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. E. Telford
Shuter St
Toronto
Canada
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Enze
Naches City
Luise
Barge
A. J. Splawn
A. E. Larson
Ernest Woodcock
The
New Moxee Crossing Place
Mr. King
Clark O’bryan
Herald
Lowther
Iieton
North Second ST
Washington
First St
Avenue
Yakima Valley
Cascade Lumber Coo
G. T. Aumiller
City Drayman
West Yakima Ave
Iron Works
Spokane
Sound
Samson
Canadian Pacific Railway Lands
A. Yancey & Company
Riverside Ave
Spokane, Wash
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