Fire devastates restricted district destroying livery barns
A lamp toppled in 444 sparked a blaze that swept the restricted district, destroying Home Comfort Stables and the entire Front street row. Fire officials fought back as several buildings including the Exchange and Brick burned. total loss estimated around 25 thousand with heavy insured contents. No lives confirmed lost, but several structures and carriages perished.
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Eyesore
Front Street
Home Comfort
Lawrence Linbarger
George Weeks
Duncan
Dick Kootema
Exchange
Walnut Street
Little Club
Dawson Mate
Prout Street
Conmifort
City barber shops raise price to 35 cents
Fifteen barber shops in the city reach an agreement to raise hair cutting prices from 25 to 35 cents effective July 1. They also adopt new hours closing at 7 pm on weekdays, staying open until 11 pm Saturday, and remaining closed on Sundays, with the agreement publicly announced in a signed statement.
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Washington
Yakima Valley
Yakima
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life in a letter. He calls it a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints and says he would not be without it. The ad notes the product has stood a long time, acts as pneumonia preventive, is sold at C C Case s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00, with a trial bottle free.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
C. C. Case’s
City Expands Police Force to Protect Business District
The Yakima city council voted to hire two more patrol officers to guard East and West Yakima avenues and surrounding side streets after four Burglaries by one man. The move, funded by the city, rejects merchant proposals to fund the salaries via assessments. Attorney Taylor urged merchant appointees. City Attorney Forsyth cautioned legal limits. Mayor Lombard will report on discharge of Patrolman Matthews. dispute over former Chief Miller’s actions noted.
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Connel
Yakima
Meigs
Miller
Washington
Red Light
Miller-Meigs
Yakima Avenue
Taylor
North
Forsyth
Matthews
Short
Lombard
Tieton tunnels completed and North Fork near finish
The great Tieton tunnel is completed and the North Fork tunnel near completion will bring Treton canyon water to Cowiche creek district. Water is expected in laterals in 1909 before January 1, 1910 as canal work advances. Camp No 9 will relocate two miles downstream to continue concrete work.
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Great Tieton
Tieton
North Fork
Treton Canyon
Cowiche Creek
Camp No. 9
Change Taxation Urges Indirect Taxes as Solution
Former U S Senator George Turner of Spokane argues direct taxation is crude and unsound. He advocates indirect taxes and excises, reachable by legislation without a constitutional amendment, noting lands bear the burden while personal property easily evades listing.
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Spokane
United States
George Turner
City alderman backs liquor sale crackdown on Chinese restaurants
Councilman John J. Miller says the two Chinese restaurant waiters convicted of selling liquor without a license will deter similar violations. He credits a special detective for easing tensions and expects fewer complaints as revenue loss reduces demand. future arrests possible if laws are broken.
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John J. Miller
Cured of Brights Disease by Foley's Kidney Cure
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills New York reports long kidney trouble improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says a half bottle relieved symptoms, four bottles cured him, ending frequent urination and brick dust backflow. Sold by North Yakima Drug Co and A D Sloan.
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Bright
Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Mills
Lawrence Co
N. Y
Foley
North Yakima Drug Co
A. D. Sloan
Prop
Open All Night West Side Drug Store Camp
Open all night at the Camp's West Side Drug Store location noted as 16 St street area. Local patrons are advised of extended hours and late service availability.
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Camp
West Side
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G. T. Aumiller
Draymawn
West Yakima Ave
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