Memorial Day Observances Across Civil War Remembrance
The thirtieth anniversary of decorating veterans' graves was observed with a Congregational service led by Rev. Dent and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address read aloud. A parade to Tahoma cemetery preceded afternoon exercises at Mason's Opera House with Rev. Kimmel as orator and a ritual by the Knights of Pythias. A fire incident at a Westfield house insured for 400 to 500 sparked quick response from the department.
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Congregational Church
T. J. Dents
Lincoln
Gettyeburg
Slaser
Dent
Whitson
Mesdames Horsley
Stair
Lombard
Meyer
Hewitt
Messrs
Vance
Schindeler
Tahoma Cemdry
Knights of Pythias
Lince
J. R. Coe
Mason's Opera House
Druse
Bunnell
Aldrich
Minnie Sherwood
Fechter
Lyons
Congressman Jones
I. W. Kimmel
H. M. Bartlett
Bark
Maria Schell
Westfield
Mass
Scudder
Home Insurance Company
San Francisco
Insurance Company
Frank Sinclair
Frank
A Manilla Martyr Dies in Filipino Action
Jas Berry reports the murder of his nephew near Manila by Filipino forces. The young soldier, on guard with two comrades, was surprised captured and shot through the head and shoulder then stabbed in the stomach and stripped of clothing. The elder companion died alongside him while proving a pledge to protect his young friend.
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Jas. Berry
Manila
Young Berry
Damon
Pythias
Berry
Barkwell's Blaze Terrifies Town Saturday Forenoon
A small cottage on South First Street occupied by Clerk Barkwell of the Yakima hotel was partially consumed by fire on Saturday forenoon. Chief Hauser led firefighting efforts as residents watched the flames and smoke.
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South First Street
Clerk Barkwell
Yakima
Hauser Te
State Fair Notes Highlight Upcoming Events and Prizes
The State Fair Commission reports plans for a Knights of Pythias drill during fair week and a conference of horticultural inspectors. The State Dairymen's Institute will be held concurrent with the fair, with other meetings under consideration. Premiums include a Planet Jr orchard cultivator from Yakima Hardware, $50 for hops and barley from Seattle Brewing, bee hives from C. E. and B. S. Phenicie, and more prizes. The June American Monthly Review of Reviews discusses capital consolidation and monopolies. Byron W. Holt surveys trusts and lists over 125 industrial combinations with capital of at least $10 million, updated to May 20.
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State Fair Commission
Knights of Pythias
Yakima Hardware Company
Lone “Planet Jr
Universal
Seattle Brewing and Making Co
C. E. and
B.S. Phenicie
Tacoma
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Department of
Byron W. Holt
Mr. Holt
State Fair Board Faces Pay Law Debate
The Seattle Times reports a contract about compensation for state fair commissioners after the resignation of State fair treasurer Wm. Lee Sr. The law bans pay beyond mileage, prompting debate that the rule may be faulty and requires legislative remedy. Governors action and board views to be discussed at the June 27 audit and control meeting.
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Seattle Times
State Fair
Wm. Lee
Board of Audit and Control
Kinsey & Co Teas Sell Big Savings Promise
Kinsey & Co advertises savings on teas, claiming customers can save 15 to 20 percent. The note emphasizes discount pricing and value.
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Kinsey & Co
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Mica
Frazer’s
Hub
Little Giant
Monarch
Sunlight
Dudley Shoe Company
Yakima National Bank
Opera House
Damon and
Philippines
Barkwell’s
Oo Trust Combination
the State Fair Board
Schilling
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