Editorial squib rips Post Intelligencer over Yakima ties
A Republic squib defends the Yakima valley reader base for the Post Intelligencer while accusing the paper of duplicity over its alleged role in the State Fair dispute. It bins the paper as a friendly regional outlet yet questions misstatements in local readership figures compared to rivals.
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Seattle Homicide Ends City Political War
John W. Considine shot and killed ex Chief W. L. Meredith in Seattle after a clash rooted in gambling and city politics. The pair, once partners, became enemies amid a council investigation and Meredith’s resignation, sparking a deadly showdown over protection of criminal elements in the city.
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Ohio Republicans Name Entire Ticket in Columbus Rally
The Republican state convention in Columbus Ohio nominated the full slate for November in under three hours setting a record Hanna led the effort with Gov George K Nash also endorsed for the ticket and the rest arranged as formalities.
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Hanna
George K. Nash
Re-election and Adjournment Move State Officers
The article notes a decision to pursue re-election alongside nearly all current state officers, followed by an immediate adjournment signaling a conclusive political action.
Governor Rogers Allows Rand Bill To Become Law By Lapse
Governor Rogers refused to sign the Rand bill on hanging murderers and let it become law by lapse of time. The old statute had been repealed so the option was to keep a law on the books or have none at all. The piece calls for new legislators.
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Rogers
First Insurance Job Lessons from a Spokane Trial
Frank Wood recalls his first experience soliciting life insurance in Spokane. He details confusing training, a harsh first rejection, and persistence as he finally lands a client. The piece ends with W. L. Mercer noting city investment in a spring stone crusher sale.
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W. L. Mercer
Localities Hear Plans to Test New Stone Crushing Machine
J C MacCrimmon and others discuss trial use of a new road machine by Contractor Burlingame on Yakima avenue to improve roads. He and others plan demonstrations in the district to prove efficiency and potential sales in Yakima county while census ideas and regional geology are also touched upon by local residents.
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Natchez
Yakima Avenue
Stevens
August Flower sale promotes cure for indigestion and biliousness
An old advertisement touts August Flower as the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. It claims mothers and grandmothers used it for indigestion and biliousness, noting doctors were scarce. It promotes Green's August Flower liquid and urges obtaining Green's Prize Almanac from North Yakima Drug Store.
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Green
North Yakima
Fashionable Dressmaking and Local Advertisements
A compilation of small ads and notices from Yakima area merchants and services. Includes dressmaking at Fourth and Chestnut, photo pricing offers, Beck studio promotions on First street, Curry’s ad in another column, Alaska refrigerators from Yakima Hardware, kidney cure testimony from A. O. Blanchard, shoe bargains at Coffin Bros, malaria remedies, and Cascarets as a bowel aid.
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First Street
J. M. Curry
Alaska
Yakima Hardware Co
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