Medill Scoops and Small Town News Baffle Competitors
The Democra t scoops weekly items with gusto while rivals lag. August Cullum visits from Tacoma and Orlando Libby arrives from Tacoma. A Ta coma rancher delivers alfalfa and Teletope Poleson’s pigs escape before being recaptured. Poleson thanks helpers as Medill earns praise for uncovering overlooked items.
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Democrat
Thr Herald
August Cullum
Tacoma
Orlando Libby
Teletope Poleson
Mr. Poleson
Natchez
Get Gold Followed by a Modern Wealth Crusade
A rousing manifesto urges relentless pursuit of wealth and resource conquest. It calls for digging, mining, and exploiting nature to gain power, promising domination over worlds and people. The text frames gold as a transcendent god guiding exploitation across continents and ages.
Local Classified Prices Hit Tiny Range
Fragmentary listing shows tiny price quotes such as 50 75c and 25c with unclear item descriptions amid unclear typography indicating a small ad section.
Water Shortage Rumor Denied in Selah Moxee Canal
The Republic rebuts claims of water shortages in the Selah and Moxee canal, asserting abundant water this spring and accusing Col. Robertson of political opportunism and misrepresentation toward the Herald and Herato reporter.
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Herald
Selah and Moxee Canal
Republic
Herano
Selah-Moxee Canal
Col. Robertson
The
Herato
Republic Denies Alliance Aims Amid Graft Allegations
The speaker accuses the Republic of obstructing cooperation to protect its graft schemes, arguing it will deny any agreement that could threaten its interests. The remark frames official self interest over public partnership and accountability.
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Republic
Irrigation Bill Clears House Over Speculator Concerns
The irrigation bill passed the house last week by 166 to 55. Supporters say it carries no favorable provisions for speculators, while some western critics oppose the measure for that reason.
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House
West
Outlaw Fugitives Face Tighten Cracks in Oregon
A sweeping warning on fugitives and child murderers notes convicts in Oregon can no longer hide in broad freedom as pursuit tightens and society shuns outcasts.
Bedford Seeks Pay After D C Lobbying Controversy
Charles Bedford a Puyallup reservation clerk traveled to Washington to oppose Collector Ide’s appointment and now demands compensation for time off work. The incident highlights Bedford as a standout figure amid political maneuvering.
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Charles Bedford
Puyallup Reservation
Washington, D. C
Ide
Bedford
Immoral Ancestry Fueled by Hereditary Crime Claims
A 19th century note argues that a woman who died in 1827 left descendants totaling 100, with 42 drunkards, 127 immoral women, and 37 murderers hanged for their crimes. The piece cites over three million dollars spent on trials and convictions and condemns laws regulating such alleged breeding abuses.
Campaign Talk on Bloodline Marriage Bans Surfaces
Opinion argues that to curb crime the only solution is strict laws preventing marriages within tainted bloodlines. The piece centers on heredity as the cause and calls for harsh social controls.
Desperate Escaped Convicts Sighted in Washington
Tracy and Merrill, fugitives from Salem Oregon, are reported in Clark County Washington and possibly bound for Yakima country. A reward of three thousand dollars dead or alive is offered to spur local sleuths to pursue them with vigor.
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Tracy and
Merrill
Salem, Ore
Clark County
Washington
Yakima Country
Youthful fruit thieves threaten north city cherry trees
A gang of youths robs and damages fruit trees in the north end. Residents report cherry trees injured beyond repair and warn that repeat depredations may lead to jail for the boys involved. authorities suspect some youths and parents are cautioned.
Blanket Ordinance Passes Amid Quiet City Council Session
The city council, with four members present, approved a blanket ordinance covering general city laws including gambling bans and midnight to 6 am saloon closing, while Sunday closing was dropped for business interests. Additional measures: a Cascade Lumber side track franchise, saloon license for Thomas Lund, multiple sewer and alley lighting resolutions, and a police-focused night-light proposal. Mrs. Pratt and daughter relocate to the Clegg building during Mr. Pratt’s Idaho trip.
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Ayres
Liggett
Shaw
Wyman
Cascade Lumber Company
H Street
Thomas Lund
Front Street
Seventh Street
Beech
Selah Street
Yakima Avenue
Marshal Grant
For Sale 80 Acre Ranch Near Cle Elum Prospect
80 acre ranch for sale with 20 acres in grass 20 ready for plow and 40 scattered trees. Level and easily cleared with irrigation possible no water rent. Includes new house 4 wire fence around and 54 rod flume. Purchaser may receive crop if bought before harvest. Price 1800 dollars. Contact Curtis Cooper on country road 4 miles from Cle Elum.
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Curtis Cooper
Cle
Elum
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Yakima Herald
Tuesley, McComb & Tuesley, Publishers
Medill
J. 1
New York
Wunwciu
Underwood
Oregon
Boston
E. F. Pratt
Clegg Building
Mr. Pratt
Idaho
DR Bari
Deering
Paris
Coffin Bros
Yakima
Osborne
Childrens’s Nice
Ditter Bros
G. W. Cary
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