North Yakima Champion Letter Praises Irrigated Lands
A North Yakima correspondent to the Akron Beacon Journal lauds the city as center of rich irrigated fruit lands. He describes population around 12,000, strong banks, splendid schools, and Nob Hill land selling high. Irrigation costs, soil depth volcanic ash, and the Washington government program are highlighted as driving regional wealth and opportunity for both western and eastern farmers. Unclaimed letters follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser
Tacoma
Wash
Lamparter
Ohio
Washington
Northwest
North
Yakima
Yash
United States
Akron
Nob Hill
Mr. Lamparter
Yakima Valley
Cascade Mountains
Columbia River
Rocky Mountain Range
Pacific Coast
East
Peculiar Provisions Mark New Criminal Code
The new criminal code taking effect June 11 imposes broad punishments from misdemeanors to long prison terms for acts as varied as tipping a waiter to murder. It targets professionals and businesses, restricts women from whipping, and bars weapon sales to minors, with insanity pleas leading to life asylum.
Poultry Fans Meet Next Week In Yakima
The Yakima Poultry association schedules a Saturday meeting in the court house farmers room to set a date for the winter show, select a judge, and boost plans to make the event larger and better. The group notes improved local interest and references a state act allowing county funding for poultry and live stock exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Poultry Association
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair booth dispute ends with removal
A D McKinley Idaho commissioner was arrested and escorted from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition grounds over a contested selling booth. After reentry attempts and a meeting through the iron fence, an apology was issued and the Idaho booth removed. Frank Allen Jr ordered to restore grounds. McKinley notified Governor Brady of Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
A. D. McKinley
Idaho
McKinley
J. A. Fischer
California
Commissioners’ Protective Association
Oregon
Filcher
Exposition Grounds
J. E. Chilberg
I. A. Dinerau
Booth
Frank P. Allen, Jr
Brady
Arid land sale eyed by Ambursen firm near Pueblo
Pueblo Colo May 29 The Ambursen Hydrabolic Construction company seeks 19 000 acres of state lands east of Pueblo between the city and the Huerfano river to add to 6 960 acres already owned. The firm warns that without the sale the land would remain arid as it controls flood waters. The proposal includes colonization plans for 500 families and immediate work on a state land board approved irrigation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Hueifano
Ambursen Sfydramic Construction Company
Pueblo County
Stat
Huerfan River
Ambursen Hydrablic Construction Company
Wyoming
Orlando Canal and Reservoir Company
State Land Board
Land Board
New Method Of Getting Fig Crop In California
The U S department of agriculture solved fig growth in Fresno county by importing Smyrna wasps to pollinate the Smyrna fig. George C. Reeding, an early San Joaquin settler, had begun experiments with Asiatic figs and found insects essential. An expert brought Capri figs with insects from Asia and planted them in a feeding orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Fresno County
California
San Joaquin Valley
Smyrna
George C. Reeding
Asia
Wasps Penaissance Shrinks Smyrna Fig Crop
Notes mention the emergence of wasp swarms as Smyrna figs face a reduced yield, signaling concern for farmers and the regional harvest. The snippet implies ongoing agricultural impact and pest pressure on the crop in Smyrna.
Hundreds Seek New Land in Spokane Reservations Opening
Hal J. Cole reports 59 to 100 letters daily on opening Spokane and other Indian lands. James W. Witten directs inquiries to him. July 15 to August 5 registers period. Witten to visit Spokane July 1 for final arrangements. Attorney Thomas A. Scott named notary for opening lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Hal J. Cole
James W. Witten
Witten
Thomas A. Scott
Rookery Building
Thumb Mash by Air Brake Ends Miner’s Work Trip
John Davis a coal miner from Cle Elum was severely injured while riding a freight train between this city and Pasco when his left thumb was crushed between the wheel and an air brake. He crawled under the car to sit on brake beams and was treated at Nywenning home with further care. Davis planned to continue to Wallace Idaho for mining work with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Cle Elum
Pasco
Davis
Nywenning
Wallace
Idaho
Lawyer Sues Client In Johnston Divorce Case
Mabel L Johnston faces a suit by her former attorney M O Reed of Colfax for 1205 alleging owed fees for 39 days of work plus 314 35 expenses. Reed claimed 50 percent of any divorce recovery under a written agreement and travel costs prior to deduction. Johnston had earlier moved to dismiss him with Lynch Grady representing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Mabel L. Johnston
M. O. Reed
Colfax
Reed
Messrs. McAulay & Meigs
North Yakima
Spokane
Lewiston
Portland
Emperor William's Romance Tangles a German Clerk
In Los Angeles a German clerk Otto Schroeder and San Francisco Miss Taggart, daughter of politician Thomas Taggart, face a reveal of his fate. If Schroeder fails to prove unfit for military service by June 19, he risks losing a share of his wealthy father’s estate. Schroeder heads to San Francisco to seek a medical certificate. else he must choose between love and inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William of
Germany
San Francisco
Otto Schroeder
Miss Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Schroeder
Plau
Mecklenberg-Schwerin
Otto
America
New York
Woman in Vanderbilt Case Dies in London
Mary Agnes O'Brien Ruis, divorced from Antonio A. Ruis once attached to the Cuban legation, and linked to Alfred G. Vanderbilt's divorce affair, has died in London per advices to her New York lawyers. Details were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Agnes O'Brien Ruis
Antonio A. Ruis
Washington
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
London
Meat Company Reorganization Names Officers and Stock
E. W. Jeffreys a University of Michigan man becomes Yakima Meat company stockholder and officer. Reorganization sets capital stock at 50 000 with Harry Moran president H J Rand president J O Cull secretary FE W Jeffreys treasurer and Siegel manager. Plant north of the city will be handled by Moran as buyer Seigel as manager and Jeffreys as sales agent and market expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Jeffreys
University of Michigan
Businss
Yakima Meat Company
Harry Moran
H. J. Rand
J. O. Cull
FE. W. Jeffreys
Siegel
Moran
Seigel
Mr. Jeffreys
Warrant Issued Against Contractor Over Sewer Permit Violation
A warrant was issued for contractor J J Pettyjohn on charges of wiring a private residence to a sub sewer without a city permit. The action raises questions about city records and sewer approvals as the city has not accepted the work. The case hinges on legality of the new ordinance and municipal acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fitch
J. J. Pettyjohn
Fred Benoit
Pettyjohn
County Seeks Better Exhibits for Yakima County
Yakima County eyes improved displays at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle. Citizens urge samples of unique fruit and showcasing local produce like asparagus and strawberries, with Indian crafts loaned for the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
North Yakima
Seattle
D. C. Reed
Charles Heath
A. B. Weed
S. van Viiet
William Lee
Yakima County
Washington
Irish
The
Horticultural Union
Yakima Showcases Capabilities After Original Inhabitants
A concise tour suggests Yakima’s potential by first addressing the original inhabitants before guiding visitors to broader local prospects and future possibilities.
Snively Contends Clein Trial Lacked Jurisdiction
Snively said the Spokane murder trial of Paul Clein was invalid, arguing the crime occurred inside Fort Wright Military Reservation and falls under Federal jurisdiction. He asserts only the Federal court for the Eastern District of Washington has authority to try Clein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Snively
Paul Clein
Spokane
Clein
A. Lewandowski
Fort Wright
Snively
United States
Jury Awards Damages in Breach of Promise Suit
A jury awarded Miss Lenora Shillig of Seattle $3,250 against John E. Jackson for breach of promise in a marriage engagement by correspondence. Verdicts were tallied after a lengthy, at times heated, deliberation, with strong support for the plaintiff and local interest in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Shillig
John E. Jackson
Seattle
Frisco Blaze Destroys Nevada Grain Docks at Port Costa
Fire in Port Costa destroys two thousand feet of Nevada grain docks and causes about 1 million dollars in losses. The blaze began around five o clock and unknown origin, with 900 tons of grain 100 tons of hops and several cars of wheat and lumber burned. Local officials investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nevada
Port Costa
Bodies Found in Oregon Mine Tunnel Spark Gold Vein Discovery
Two skeletons believed to be pioneer English prospectors were found in an old Cascade forest tunnel about 60 miles from Borang and 50 miles from the Sandy river. A shovel, pick, ax, frying pan, and two rock dents lay nearby, and the bones led to the discovery of a rich gold and silver ore vein found after hunter Peter Stone accidentally entered the tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
O E
Cascade Forest Reserve
Borang
Sandy River
Peter Stone
Tunmenel
Congregational Church Undergoing Major Renovation
The Congregational church is in extensive exterior remodeling with basement space repurposed for church activities. A kitchen serving area dining room and toilets will be added for socials and Sunday school work while the parsonage on South Sixth Street is being repaired and painted signaling renewed religious influence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The first application of ManZan the great Pile remedy will almost instantly give relief. Continued use for a few days will effect a cure. The tube has a small nozzle for ease of use. ManZan is for the cure of any kind of Piles. Sold here by C. W. Camp West Side Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Camp
West Side
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Akron Paper
Beacon Journal
S. KE. Farris
A. B. Morris
Washington State
Summit County
Mr. Morris
West
Benson Journal
EK. Co. Anderson
I. F. Ames
8. A. Brady
John C. Bacon
RR. L. Brown
Lenna Buckmaster
EB. M. Bell
J. L. Charbneau
Julius Howe
Jackson Family Concert and Comedy Co
Walter Moore
J. Roger Neal
Prof
H. Nienhuis
Emmauel Proops
E. Painter
Delia Plumley
Wilson Peak
Geo. Ramsey
Edgar L. Rich
Bal Rimstidt
J. K. Riordan
Pete Smith
Selah Highland Water Association
Peter Selen
Harry Sheldon
Edgar Somerville
Marshal Thompson
Hazel Th
Laws
Walla Walla
Bill
Case's Drug Store
Ing Nila
Hydraulic Construction Company
Vanderbilt
New Man
Enterprise
Fitch
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Case
Frisco
Big Blaze
Paursonace
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