New Through Train Service Links Chicago to Puget Sound
Rail lines Burlington Northern Pacific and Great Northern announce extensive through train service starting May 28 linking Chicago St Louis Kansas City Omaha Denver Lakes and the Mississippi Valley with Puget Sound and Portland. A. E. Campbell Seattle advices consult agents for details on routes via St Paul and Billings.
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St. Paul
Billings
Montana
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
the Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Puget Sound
Portland
Benton County executive arrested over cigarette claim
J R McKeand head of Benton County Abstract and Title was arrested in Prosser Washington for smoking a cigarette in the county treasurer’s office. He contested the term with a Webster definition and offered to smoke again if needed as the case was postponed to Monday for legal review.
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Prosser
Wash
J. R. McKeand
Benton County Abstract and Title Company
R. A. Mullenger
McKeand
W. R. Mason
Bellingham
McNeil
McGregor
Webster
Indians Win Narrow Victory Over Ellensburg Crabs
The Toppenish Indians edged the Ellensburg Crabs 3 to 2 at the ball park on Sunday, backed by fan support from North Yakima and Toppenish. Brave Hilyer and his teammates quieted a loud Ellensburg fan and steadied the pennant race with a close win.
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Ellensburg Crabs
Ball Park
North Yakima
Hilyer
Ellensburg
Toppenish Beats Ellensburg in Tense Yakima Valley Tilt
In a game filled with misplayed chances and a flurry of ribald humor, Toppenish edges Ellensburg by one run after a late inning error. Wilgus's circus catch and a critical bunt prevent Ellensburg from a comeback, leaving North Yakima fans split in support.
North Yakima and the Land Boom Tale
Chicago writer recounts a western trip by the Chicago chamber of commerce group through North Yakima. He cites affidavits showing high orchard profits and a land agent's hard luck tale, noting the need to bend truth to sell land and the irony of finding honesty in a booming market.
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R. H. White
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
North Yakima
Chamber of Commerce
J. van Peyton
Alexander Burnham
W. S. Huxtable
Fargo
Massive Alaska Gold Shipment Reaches Seattle Port
Six and a half tons of virgin gold valued at 3.2 million dollars arrived aboard the Jefferson from Alaska via White Pass routes. The haul, from Fairbanks Circle and Dawson camps, was guarded heavily as it was unloaded at Pier 2 and moved to the post office for mint processing.
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Seattle
Alaska
Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Company
Express
Fairbanks
Circle
Dawson
Pier 2
Tanana
Yukon
White Pass
Yukon Territory
Lake le Barge
White Horse
Skagway
Northwest Light & Water Protest Delays Sewer Contract
City council grants contractor Pettyjohn extra time on a sewer finishing job after a west side drain burst caused flooding and delays. The Water company complains of waste at the Northern Pacific depot and across many sewers, prompting an investigation and promises to curb abuses. Only eight blocks of contracts were let and further work likely awaits September depending on drainage.
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Northwest Light & Water Co
Aqua Para
Pettyjohn
Water Committee
George C. Arrowsmith
Water Company
Council
Northern Pacific
Mull
West Side
Shaw
Armbruster
Ranchers lodge complaints over game laws enforcement
Farmers and ranchers tell the Herald that county game laws are poorly enforced as poaching and shooting persist near Moxee bridge and in Ahtanum. They urge complaints to the county commissioners and criticize a $50 a month warden for ineffectiveness. calls to Olympia and Bellingham note broader non enforcement.
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Herald
Herald Office
Moxee Bridge
Olympia
Bellingham
Shadow of the Cross painting on display in Swedish expo
Henry Hammond Ahl’s Shadow of the Cross draws intrigue as it glows when lights are off, revealing a luminous halo and cross shadow. The work, insured for 120000 dollars, has been viewed by four million people and cited in 300 sermons.
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Henry Hammond Ahl
Longest Day Of Year Observed In North Yakima
Report notes Monday as the longest day though June 21 is the nominal date. It explains that often June 20 or June 22 shares the honor and that the days around Saturday to Tuesday differ by at most a minute. Sun rise at 4 11 a m and set at 7 51 p m in North Yakima.
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Yakima
Boats and Carline for Steinweg Park Grow Fleet
W L Steinweg expands Sumach park flotilla by adding a canoe and boat. mosquito fleet now four canoes and 10 boats. Waterway enlarging for crowd use. streetcar extension to grounds delayed by rail shortages, depot space secured, no entrance until August. Park patronage rises.
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W. L. Steinweg
Sumach Park
Steinweg
Transportation Company
Richards
Barrymore 10 Won’t Play in Condemned Theatre at North Yakima
Manager Schafer received a telegram that Miss Barrymore will not perform in a condemned theatre and was told to cancel the engagement. The decision follows disputes over heating, asbestos curtain, fire safety, and building compliance as Cort’s ownership seeks adjustments and negotation with city inspectors.
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Schafer
Condemned House
Itel Barrymore
North
Yakima
Schaefer
Miss Barrymore
Central Heating Company
Wise
Cort
North Yakima
Ellensburg
Milwaukee Railroad
Ellensburg House Yields Good Returns on Percentage Basis
The Ellensburg house is played on a percentage basis and has yielded good returns. The show reform indicates overall better records for each show.
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Ellensburg
Telephone worker outlines progress in regional service
W H Hennessy toll organizer for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph visited North Yakima on a trip east to Walla Walla. New long distance territory will be added to the Walla Walla office to improve service. The Spokane Seattle and Portland lines will feed into Walla Walla, balancing demand for better subscriber access. He notes rapid regional growth strains construction material supply and praises Dr S Wilkinson for improving local service and management. He adds a five cent daily telephone cost and argues many can afford the benefit.
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W. H. Hennessy
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
A Thrilling Rescue From Desperate Lung Trouble
Cheney resident Tion Bert RR recounts a near fatal lung ailment that baffled doctors in Spokane and California before using Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits the remedy with full recovery and recommends it for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough. 50cc and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by C Case.
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Tion Bert RR
Lean
Cheney
Wash
Spokane
California
Blessing Falls On Worthy Souls From Modern Text
A fragment honoring Mary Frances Tucker notes blessings pass by those chasing worldly renown and fashion while aiming to the generous who feed the hungry and face fear with a kind heart. The verse centers on spiritual merit over fame.
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Mary Frances Tucker
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Seattle, Wash
Ann
Yakima Valley
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Moore
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Wishard
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Toppenish
Wilgus
Fopugg
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Oigon
Bradley
R. H. BE. Po.a
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Coon
Goldie
Prirg
Wee
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Wrocchat
Yi Fee
Olson
Metcalf
Mackey
The
Record-Herald
Steinweg Park
Barrymore
Foywiat
W. OH. Hennessy
Iruit
Mr. Hennessy
Hennessy
S. Wilkinson
Dolthirs
Allen's
Allen
Draguista
Stamp
McConnon & Company
Winona, Minn
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