Kennedy Testimony Sheds Light on Sutton Shooting Case
Private Charles W. Kennedy and Surgeon A. D. McCormick testified in Annapolis about Sutton and Adams in a late night altercation. Kennedy described a fight broken up by Utley, and later gunshots with Sutton claimed to have shot himself. Witnesses disputed revolver handoffs and the shooting location, while Sutton’s fate remained under inquiry.
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Annapolis
Board of Inquiry
Sutton
Charles W. Kennedy
Marine Corps
A. D. McCormick
A. S. N. Kennedy
Adams
Osterman
Atuley
Kennedy
Utley
McCormick
Pickerell
de Hart
City Engineer Backs Annexation for North Yakima Additions
Harold J. Doolittle, city engineer, urges annexing outlying districts to boost population and enable a city commission. He says sewer and light services could then be extended and notes the aim to build a sound business basis for North Yakima. Health Officer Fitch remains convinced. Fifty Thousand club to discuss Monday at the Commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Doolittle
North Yakima
J. E. Fitch
Fifty Thousand Club
Commercial Club
Tug Grayling Reported Lost With All Hands
The tug Grayling sailing May 27 for Panama with seven crew members is presumed lost. Crew aboard were Captain A. A. Moore, mate Charles W. Tuttle, Seaman R. J. Lewis, Cook E. R. Welsh, Chief Engineer Peter Mc Quaide, Assistant Engineer H. Shubbe, and Fireman James Clark. She was last seen in early June off Cape Blanco.
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Seattle
Grayling
Panama
A. A. Moore
Charles W. Tuttle
R. J. Lewis
E. R. Welsh
Peter McQuaide
H. Shubbe
James Clark
Cape Blanco
Waterproof Concrete Pipe Promises Water-Tight Construction
Seattle officials and engineers listen as E. B. Scott of Galbraith Bacon promotes a concrete mix additive claimed to render concrete waterproof at 2 percent, potentially revolutionizing sewer joints, municipal piping, and cost. City Engineer Doolittle foresees wide impact and lower clay pipe prices with H. M. Helliesen set to market and test the material locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Scott
Galbraith-Bacon Company
Seattle
Doolittle
Scott
Fengineer Doolittle
Yakima
H. M. Helliesen
Fight Bears Fruit Fly Threat to Orchards and Eats
City and state health officials, led by City Physician Nywening and Health Inspector Fitch, campaign against flies in restaurants and orchards during summer. Adoption of fly traps and poisons rises with dealer sales while sanitation rules expand to toilets and breeding sites. State plans experimental traps in orchards planned for mid August after Idaho and U S approval.
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Nywening
Fitch
Health Department
State Board of Health
State Board of Health of
Idaho
United States
Belma Residents Seek Clean Yakima River Pollution Halt
Belma farmers near Mabton mobilize to stop Yakima River pollution from North Yakima sewerage. About 700 farmers attend a meeting urging immediate action, with Dr. P Frank health officer promising assistance and plan to notify violators.
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Belma
Mabton
Yakima
North Yakima
P. Frank
W. D. Hunter
Pomona Orange
Frank
the Grange
Pomona Grange
Pomona Grange, Belma
Recognized by Friend Negro searcher captured in Washington
Prosper Marion, sought on a twenty five year murder charge, was arrested in Stevenson Washington after traveling over 100000 miles. He was sent back to Nebraska where the crime occurred near Cherry County on the Niobrara river. Villagers recall the victim John Murphy as a respected citizen and the dispute over adjoining wood lots.
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Omaha
Neb
Prosper Marion
Stevenson
Wash
Marion
Cherry County
John Murphy
Niobrara River
Wyoming
Mexico
California
British Columbia
Nome
Klondike
United States
Nebraska
Japan
Washington
Seattle
Dr. Harris
Murphy
Harris
Knox
Skamania County
Foster
Murder and a fugitive hunter in 1884 land dispute tale
The narrative follows Marion who shot Murphy during a spring 1884 land dispute after chopping wood. After two trials he is found guilty, escapes, and wanders across the West to Nome and beyond. He is finally arrested in Stevenson after Dr Harris identifies him.
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Murphy
Marion
The Bonnet Across The Ages And Local News Snapshots
A reminiscence on fifty one bonnet styles contrasts old and new fashions and the faces beneath. The item includes a Baltimore Sun quote about enduring ladies and suiting looks. Nearby notes report Foley’s Honey and Tar endorsements and visits by F. M. Spain and Geo. Ingram commenting on local town growth and new buildings.
Lands Open To Homesteaders Spark New Rush At Hanford
Prospective settlers crowd Hanford tracts as the federal opening begins September 7. Locators seek fees for staking or locating claims with bids tied to success and acreage, while demand surges atop dry land under the Hanford canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Department of the Interior
North Yakima
Walla Walla
Hanford Canal
Land Office
North Yakima Boasts 180 Autos on One Block
North Yakima grows as auto ownership rises with six cars parked before East Yakima stores. Police enforce anti speeding laws as census counts inch toward 180 autos for a town of 12 000. Estimated total auto value reaches about $216 000 with average car value around $1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Automobilist
East Yakima Avenue
West Side
Ingalls Sells Big Nursery to Washington firm
A. W. MacDonald representing Washington Nursery of Toppenish closes the Yakima Valley Nursery deal near North Yakima. Price reportedly 50000 dollars. ownership passes Friday with John Royer as manager. The purchase makes Washington Nursery one of the region’s largest in the industry.
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North Yakima
Washington Nursery
Yakima Valley
A. W. MacDonald
Washington Nursery Company
Toppenish
W. J. Ingalls
John Royer
Royer
Ingalls
Scientists plan new Christian Science church in city
Christian Scientists of this city and vicinity plan a new church on north Third street between A and B streets. The building, designed by architect A K Thompson, will cost about 15000 dollars and feature a basement auditorium for 400 with a three sided balcony and an elegant pipe organ. Front pillars will be five large concrete forms surfaced with ground marble. Walls will be concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Third Street
A. K. Thompson
Christian Science Church
Chicago
Northern Pacific to Fast Build Yakima Station Network
Supt DeForcee of the Northern Pacific railway visited North Yakima Monday to oversee the new station project. He praised progress and promised to demonstrate rapid construction methods by laying out stations at Parker and Rosa as part of a valley wide expansion begun months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Ob. DeForcee
Northern Pacific Railway
North Yakima
Northern Pacific
Plan Aid for Stricken Gorlitz Family to Return to Kansas
Citizens led by Councilman Fred Shaw organize fundraising to pay rail fare for eight Gorlitz family members to return to Wichita Kansas. Father works at Cascade mill but cannot support family. 15 year old daughter helps care for younger children after mother’s death. If charity proves genuine, Northern Pacific may offer half fare. rail cost estimated at 150 dollars plus meals. Contact Fred Shaw to donate or assist.
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Fred Shaw
Gorlitz
Kansas
Cascade
Wichita
Kan
Northern Pacific
Fred Ki. Shaw
Grow Potatoes for Church in Gary South Dakota
The Methodists of Gary Deuel County north of Sioux Falls plan a potato drive to fund a new parsonage. Twenty bushels seed potatoes donated, ground rented, all members plant, cultivate, harvest and market. Proceeds to be applied to parsonage debt.
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Sioux Falls
Gary
Deuel County
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Kima Drug Company
A. OD. Sloan
H. J. Doolittle
Dr. Frank
Sir
County Board of Health
Bright's
West Side Druggist
Rose
Baltimore Sun
Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasoner
Iowa
A. D. Sloan
Prop
F. M. Spain
Grand Lodge
Geo. Ingram
Columbia
Ingalls Sells
BIG Nursery
John Roger
Deborce
Parker and Rosa
Fred BE. Shaw
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