Ships move at full speed on dangerous coasts
San Francisco July 29. Testimony in the Columbia wreck inquiry shows ship owners push crews to maintain tight schedules despite fog and dangerous waters. Second Officer Agerup says captains are forced to run at speed. a schedule requires timely arrivals to avoid delays. Miss Alice Osterburg testifies Hawes behaved politely during the disaster and disputes claims of whiskey, theft of a coat, or striking a passenger.
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San Francisco
Columbia
Birmingham
Agerup
Agrups
Knight
Doran
Alice Osterburg
Hawes
Hawse
Denid
Hooser Departs For Los Angeles After Visit
C W Hooser who has been visiting with A L Greenfield left yesterday for his home in Los Angeles Cal.
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C. W. Hooser
A. L. Greenfield
Los Angeles
Cal
County Engineer to Receive Salary Warrants
County Auditor Wilbur Crocker will issue salary warrants to County Engineer W. J. McIntyre after Prosecuting Attorney H. H. Wende opined the new law changing the county surveyor to county engineer and raising the salary is valid. Some county attorneys dispute the law citing a statute barring incumbents from benefiting from new laws, while Attorney General J. D. Atkinson questions constitutionality.
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Wilbur Crocker
H. H. Wende
W. J. McIntyre
Crocker
Wende
J. D. Atkinson
Falls Twenty Five Feet Accident At Toppenish
Stanley Adams, of Ellensburg, fell from a height of 25 feet while carrying a heavy timber at a Toppenish site. He broke his right leg and severely fractured the other leg. The accident occurred this afternoon and was reported in the Washington dispatch.
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Toppenish
the Herald
Stanley Adams
Ellensburg
Mrs. Zediker Dies After Long Illness
Julia Marie Zediker wife of Dr James F Zediker died at the family home 706 North Fourth street Friday night after a prolonged illness. Born September 22 1842 in New York state she was married to Dr Zediker 42 years ago and came to North Yakima about five years ago.
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Julia Marie Zediker
James F. Zediker
North Fourth Street
Zediker
New York State
North Yakima
Preserving Yakima History Emerges From Pioneers
A. J. Splawn notes that only a few pioneers still preserve Yakima Indian traditions and older days stories as history fades from view.
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A. J. Splawn
Yakima Indians Lore Worthy of Museum in Library
Local advocates urge establishing a Yakima tribal relics museum in the new public library. Ethnologist L V McWhorter backs the plan, noting relics weapons utensils and photographs deserve preservation as rapid settlement endangers early Indian history. An association of Yakima residents could organize the effort.
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Splawn
L. V. McWhorter
McWhorter
Yakima
Yakimas
Yakima Valley
Has Property Valuation for 1907 County Assessor J W Sindall
J W Sindall county assessor lists personal property values for 1907 with 10 290 horses valued at 439 500 18126 cattle at 261 355 107695 sheep at 307 155 38079 hogs at 16 155 and poultry 7175 total personal valuation 1 031 340 and total personal assessment 3 044 625 up from 2 505 730 in 1906 a gain of 538 895
Local visitors spend Sunday in the city
F. A. Chambers and T. E. Robison from Sunnyside spent Sunday in the city. Claude Briggs of Tacoma arrived in town last evening for a few days stay.
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F. A. Chambers
T. E. Robison
Sunnyside
City
Claude Briggs
Tacoma
Yakimans Named to State Rifle Team for National Guard
Fifteen men chosen from a recent American Lake tryout will compose the Washington National Guard rifle team for the national guard shoot at Fort Perry Ohio on August 16. Named are Capt F T Liggett Capt J Howard Darlington Capt Fred Llewellyn Capt J M Curry Capt Harvey J Moss Lieut O D Huxtable Lieut A C Pierce Sergt Maj Prince R Richardson Sergt E M Hatton Sergt A B Johnson Sergt E L Colburn Sergt Harry B Humphrey Corporal W A Berg Corporal A H Ralston Private George Ainslee all based in Seattle North Yakima Snohomish Bellingham and surrounding posts.
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American Lake
National Guard of Washington
National Guard
Fort Perry
Ohio
Adjutant General’s Office
F. T. Liggett
J. Howard Darlington
Seattle
Fred Llewellyn
Bellingham
J. M. Curry
North Yakima
Harvey J. Moss
O. D. Huxtable
A. C. Pierce
Prince R. Richardson
E. M. Hatton
A. B. Johnson
E. L. Colburn
Snohomish
Harry B. Humphrey
W. A. Berg
A. H. Ralston
George Ainslee
Naylor Fined for Assault on Mrs Parton at Toppenish
George Naylor was fined 50 dollars after a trial before a justice of the peace and a Zillah jury for striking Mrs. Bert Parton with a club, knocking her from her horse. The incident arose from a dispute over pigs and a demanded damage payment.
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Bert Parton
Toppenish
George Naylor
Justice of the Peace
Zillah
H. M. Taylor
Naylor
Mrs. Parton
Mrs. Naylor
Embezzler 18 Arrested on Train by Seattle Officers
Frank T. Wright, wanted in Seattle on embezzlement charges, was arrested on a train Monday by Chief Miller and Patrolman Caby. Wright admitted being the man but offered no statement on the extent of the alleged embezzlement or guilt. He was en route to Spokane, well dressed with little cash, and Seattle authorities expected his capture eagerly.
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Frank T. Wright
Seattle
Miller
Bert Cayou
Wright
Spokane
Coverdale and Haye Wed in July Ceremony at Justice Doust
George W. Coverdale and Edith Haye were married Saturday morning July 27 by Justice Doust with Mrs. Laura Van Nostern as guest. The couple plan brief honeymoon travel to Spokane Genesee Idaho and Seattle before returning. both families send best wishes for a long, happy marriage. The Northern Pacific announces rates.
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George W. Coverdale
Edith Haye
Justice Doust
Laura van Nostern
Idaho
Mr. Coverdale
Genesee
Seattle
Jesse Coverdale
Genessee
J. M. Wheeler
Naches Valley
Summer special return rates east of Chicago to Atlantic cities
Special summer return fares apply to all points on the direct line east of Chicago through Buffalo Albany New York and Boston and north to eastern Canadian cities. Rates equal the first class one way fare plus ten to fifteen dollars and will be in effect during the summer months.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Albany
New York
Boston
Reduced Coal Prices Promised by Harriman Rail System
Harriman officials urge summer purchase of coal for winter use and offer a 25 cent per ton freight reduction plus 25 cent lower coal cost. The advice aims to ease a coming coal famine as railroads control much supply and forecast withdrawal from commercial coal business. Householders urged to buy now if able.
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Harriman
Tacoma News
Northwest
County Milk Inspection Needed in Yakima County
Deputy State Inspector Will H. Adams of Spokane reports widespread unsanitary dairy practices in Yakima County. He has closed several outfits and condemned large quantities of cream, urging a county level dairy inspection to ensure safe milk butter and cream.
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Will H. Adams
Spokane
Yakima County
Adams
County roads debate hinges on 200000 funding idea
Yakima county residents note lack of action on a proposed 200000 road improvement fund. Farmers mostly favor better roads, citing easier farm-to-city transport and long term benefits, while local enthusiasts seek a united community push. Also mentions travelers and local residents returning from the Sound.
Great Sale 19 A Big Success At The Boston Store
The Boston Store held an After Supper sale Saturday evening. The event drew a crowded audience for three hours with extra clerks and an two piece orchestra from Yakima hotel providing music. Manager C H Barnes plans to continue the innovation, praising the courteous service and entertainment.
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Boston
Yakima Hotel
C. H. Barnes
Barnes
Limited Time Beauty Ring Offer Promises Complexion and Sparkle
An advertisement touts a rare skin secret claimed to produce a flawless complexion and remove pimples and blemishes. It offers a Belcher shaped 12Kt gold Tiffany-set rose cut diamond ring for $2 with the complexion recipe free, urging immediate orders before supplies run out.
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Europe
Dr Howick Leaves for Sound Vacation
Dr A B Howick and his wife depart with their family for a seaside vacation yesterday, taking a personal retreat away from home duties.
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M. L. Rose
the Sound
William M. Watt
Harold
A. B. Howick
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