City of North Yakima secures power site for future public utilities
The North Yakima city council bought the only available power site to keep options open for municipal electric production. Leading businessmen favor present concessions and oppose immediate public competition. Mayor Schott’s veto of a special election is praised as protecting taxpayers, while Pacific Power & Light is credited for regional improvements and public spirit.
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North Yakima
Schott
Pacific Power & Light Company
Reasonable Restraints in Trade Law Debate
A letter argues the U S Supreme Court misdefines reasonable restraint of trade claiming the term is longstanding in law. It contends reasonable prudence and care guide decisions and that large interests influence interpretations. The writer criticizes corporate lawyers and notes the difficulty of assessing reasonable conduct in personal injury and rail case contexts.
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Corporation
Public Spirit Shapes Town Character and Safety
The text argues that a town’s character comes from its residents and their future, urging civic responsibility. It stresses that home influences matter but community atmosphere is equally vital for responsible citizens and a well governed town.
Community enterprise and public spirit guide progress
The article argues that a community's character and its public services depend on active citizen involvement and electing enterprising officials. It stresses the need for merchants and residents to engage in public business, learn what should be done, and support capable leaders to shape an efficient, forward looking environment.
Sane Fourth A Success Promotes Safer Firework Displays
The Sane Fourth plan has spread gradually and proven its benefits. Fireworks are now regulated by police or fire departments to ensure spectator safety. Across the country the day features educational parades and historical floats, with bankrupt fireworks makers facing hardship as safer displays take hold.
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Ec&monecrackers
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Market Report Shows Livestock And Produce Slipping
Weekly market summary notes declines in live stock prices with most cuts dropping a quarter to a half cent per pound. Dressed meats hold steady while dried fruits rise slightly and dairy products show minor gains. Prices for eggs, cheese, apples, pears, and tomatoes appear among listed values with varied per pound or per dozen figures.
Silent Umpire Chiefly Quiet as Tigers Beat Indians
In front of about 10 900 fans the Tigers defeated the Toppenish Indians 2 to 1 to claim a $25 purse offered by ex Mayor Armbruster. Minor scored for the Tigers in the third on an error, while Fatty Price tied it for the Indians in the fourth. Jacobson held the Indians to five hits while striking out 14 in three innings, with Red Gallagher coaching Pittman. Umpire Nelson, taciturn and unspoken, drew amused protest from the crowd as he called balls and strikes with subtle signals instead of vocal calls.
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Tigers
Indians
Phil Armbruster
Pittman
Minor
Dutton
Fatty” Price
Schroeder
Getehell
Mr. Nelson
West Side
Nelson
Local News Roundup Narrates Inspections Births Deaths and Meetings
Swigart returns from Okana gan project inspection in Okanogan. A daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harkey of South Third Street. Nels Short, U.S. Marshal, serves papers in the D. P. Baker water rights case involving Sunnyside Irrigation. Several locals attend events, dinners, and speeches. Keith Van Amberg dies of diphtheria. private funeral today. Various visits, travel notes, and society items fill the city scene with multiple births deaths, business moves, land deals, and club activities.
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J. HA. Swigart
Reclamation Service
Okanogan
Michael Harkey
South Third Street
Nels Short
United States
D. P. Baker
H. Mwigart
FE. WH. McCulloh
R. H. Tiffany
Sunnyside
J.D. Cornett
Toppenish
Stephen FE. Chaffee
Treton Hotel
Mondlay
Mary EF. Okey
Grant City
Jerry FL Okey
Keith Albert van Amberg
W. H. van Amberg
South Sixth Street
W. H Selleck
Lee A. Johnson
Sextile
Commercial Club
Robert FE. Strahorn
O.W. Hl & N. Company
Yakima
Strahern
Seattle
Walter N. Granger
Zillah-Sunnyside
Snipes Mountain
F. H. Baldwin
California
R. F. DeKay
Vancouver
Mildred Frost
Olympia
W. L. Steinweg
Ellensburg
J. F. Giboney
Anna Cornwell
Sedro-Wooly
The
Electric Light Company
Neighbors Aid Farmer In One Day Field Work
In Portland Oregon neighbors helped farmer W Brannon who faced sickness in the family. A crew of 16 equipped with 93 horses broke 35 acres and seeded 100 additional acres on his ranch, completing the entire task before night. Arthur Clesd and Catherine Schuller of North Yakima were granted a marriage license by the county auditor.
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Portland
Ore
Heppner
W Brannon
Arthur Clesd
Catherine
New Plan Aids Settlers In Yamhill County Oregon
Portland reports a McMinnville group outlines a plan to place land in a stock company. They will subdivide a large farm into small tracts, plant to fruit, and manage until orchards bear. A nursery supplies trees and a selling agency handles land placement to settlers.
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Portland. Or
McMinnville
Yamehill County
Munich and Dresden Notes From an Atlantic Voyage
A reader reports from Berlin to the Herald on a grand European trip. He describes Lucerne, the Rhine Falls, Lake Constance, and Dresden with its bridges and royal treasures. Munich features beer gardens, changes in currency, and locals who drink slowly with meals. He recalls an elopement scandal of a king’s wife and laments long waits at river bridges. His tone blends travelogue with curious comparisons to Oregon and Portland.
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Berlin
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Herald
Astorian
Pompeii
Rome
Florence
Venice
Milan
Lucern
Rhine Falls
Willamette Falls
Oregon City
Europe
Presden
Dresden
Italy
Nenoleon
Fihe
City to curb muffler noise with new auto law
The Chicago city council will gain power from a July 1 law to regulate automobiles and suppress the “cut out” muffler racket. Authorities will use the new authority to protect residents, quiet nights, and reduce nerve-wracking disturbances caused by reckless chauffeurs.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Slocum and Everts Tie Quiet Sunday Wedding
Miss Victoria M. Slocum and Mr. George Everts wed in a quiet Sunday ceremony read by Dr M. L. Ruse at the home of Mr and Mrs Peart on Third Avenue South. They will reside at 414 North Fourth Street North Yakima.
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Victoria M. Slocum
George Everts
M. L. Ruse
First Christian Church
Peart
Third Avenue South
North Yakima
North Fourth Street
Blame It On Havemeyer Defense at Sugar Inquiry
Washington D C June 19 The Sugar Trust inquiry heard James H Post president National Sugar Refining defend Havemeyer and attack critics as hearing his memory traduced Post said Havemeyer would explain everything if alive and that Havemeyer never suppressed competition between American Sugar Refining and National Sugar Refining despite ties between them
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Washington, D. C
Mwouse
American Sugar Refining Company
Special Sugar Trust Investigation Committee
James H. Post
National Sugar Refining Co
H. O., Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Co
House Committee On
Treasury Department
Oliver S. Pitzer
Corporation
Havemeyer
Post
Madison
Atkins
The
American
Lowell
Palmer
National Sugar Refining Company
Cholera Scare Spreads from Venice to Vienna
A cholera outbreak in Venice, traced to a laundry receiving linen from Asiatic ports, has prompted alarm in Vienna. Fourteen deaths are reported, with infections in at least twenty five districts. Officials and residents flee as fear mounts and travelers depart by train.
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Vienna
Venice
Knights of Pythias Decorate Graves in North Yakima
Knights of Pythias of North Yakima held memorial exercises at Tahoma cemetery Sunday morning and decorated the graves of 32 former members. A large gathering placed flowers, and the ritual was observed. In the evening at the Christian church Morton L. Rose and D. J. spoke to Knights and friends in large numbers.
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Knights of Pythias
North Yakima
Tahoma Cemetery
Order
Knights
Christian Church
Morton L. Rose
D. J
Graduates From 11 States At Oregon State College
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis lists graduates from 11 states and one foreign country Ind ia is represented by one student Oregon 106 Alaska 2 California 3 Wisconsin 2 Washington 8 South Dakota 1 Indiana 1 Oklahoma 1 Arizona 1 Iowa 1 Colorado 1 The 49 officers for next year’s regiment include representatives from seven states Pennsylvania Indiana Idaho Michigan Oregon Washington and California
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Corvallis
Ore
India
Oregon
Alaska
California
Wisconsin
Washington
South Dakota
Indiana
Oklahoma
Arizona
Iowa
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Michigan
Pacific Highway Convention Set For Portland
President W J Clemens of the Portland Automobile club announces the Annual Pacific Highway Convention will be held in Portland from June 20 to August 4 with strong turnout expected from major Pacific coast cities including Vancouver Victoria and Puget Sound principals.
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Portland
Oregon
W. J. Clemens
Portland Automobile Club
Portland Club
Pacific Coast
Vanicouveer
Victoria
Puget Sound
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