Ditch to Drain Indian Lands Main Canal to Span Eighteen Miles
Plans approved for a Yakima reservation drainage canal by Engineer J W Martin. A drag line scraper and large dredge will run parallel to Toppenish Creek for about 18 miles with smaller laterals feeding into the main canal. Machinery to be purchased near Toppenish and work to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Martin
Yakima Indian Reservation
Martin
W. H. Code
Indian Reclamation Service
Washington, D. C
Henry and Co
Turtin
Rumatione of a Reasoner Beauty and a Patch on Veer Clothes
A garbled moral fragment discusses vanity and social borrowing. It references a neighbour and nuisances, noting riches do not guarantee taste and flattery versus truth. A quip on returning home late as mother of invention closes the piece.
Mrs Castle Death Shocks New York Art Circle
Mrs Mery Scott Castle Chariton known in New York as a gifted figure in the arts died suddenly four weeks after her body was found wrapped in a trunk in Lake Como Italy. Friends describe a brilliant yet volatile career with ties to leading artists and writers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Scott
Sampson
Lake Como
Italy
York
Main City
Mery Scott Castle
Chariton
Artis
New York
Moren Plans to Save Boys Through Caring Ranch Visits
Col. Walker Moren outlines a program to reclaim wayward youths by feeding clothing and guiding them to his Naches ranch. He cites two successful cases where youths, initially headed to reform school, were transformed after meals talks and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Walker Moren
Naches
Reform School
Moren
Mr. Moren
Prisoner’s Wife Drives Clemency in Morse Case
The article details how Clementine Dodge Morse, described as a Southern beauty, lobbied President Taft for her husband Charles W. Morse to receive a pardon. Her persistence, aided by influential allies, is credited with securing his release from Atlanta federal prison after three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polini
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Morse
Taft
Clementine Dodge
South
Mister
Work at Grandview Progressing Rapidly
A Northern Pacific engineer returning from a inspection reports the Grandview work advancing well. The cut through town may take about 15 days to finish with a bream shovel and 20 dirt cars active. A large crew works on the concrete siphon, slated to finish within a week to ten days. The North Coast fill at Grandview is nearly complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Grandview
N. P
North Yakima Men Help Host Joint Initiation Banquet
North Yakima men joined Ellensburg and Columbus ladies for a joint initiation and banquet at Kittitas town Sunday. About 100 attendees from the city, with 12 of 40 candidates from North Yakima, heard invocations and talks on church and press progress and knighthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Wrights of Columbus
Ellensburg
Kittitas
Rev. C. Brusten
H. H. Schott
Thomas B. Hill
Distribution growth in fruit market exceeds prior seasons
B A Young of Pittsburg, visiting North Yakima, says distribution is the season's focus for fruit growers. He notes Crutchfield & Woolfolk handled 8000 ear lots last year and predicts expanded boxed fruit distribution to southern cities like Atlanta, with boxed packs rising in prominence across eastern growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Young
Pittsburg
North Yakima
Young
Messrs. Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Atlanta
New Orleans
Michigan
Far East
Middle West
Dependent Children Home Sees 217 Entered in Fourteen Years
Fiscal year shows total receipts 26 900 dollars and fourteen year record notes 1587 admitted into the home and 1299 now in private families. Speakers including Dr Samuel Kook and Senator George M Cotterill praise the institution as best for dependent state children. Prof Milton IF Terry gives dedication prayer. refreshments served before departures.
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I Mimilay
Seattle
Samuel Kook
M. F. Jones
George M. Cotterill
Libbie Reach Brown
PP. T
Blaine
Milton IF. Terry
Chiago
Fruit Growers Plan Valley Meeting on Prices
Prominent growers from Parker Zillah and Nob Hill districts met in North Yakima to discuss peach and pear selling prices. They scheduled a valley wide meeting for Saturday July 28 at 1 PM in the Courthouse Warmers room to plan marketing, pricing, and a possible Georgia style permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Zillah
Nob Hill
North Yakima
Georgia
Piland Poised for Large Peach Exports from Parker
J A Piland of Parker plans to ship about 26 to 80 carloads of peaches in 1910. With 70 acres and 7000 trees, he faces long freight hauls as rail access is limited. Nearest rail points are Wapato or the Olsen ranch near Upper Parker. Don ald line had been expected to reach the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Filand
Parker
Yakima
Pil
Upper Parker
Piland
Wapato
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Olsen
Rail project delayed by Sawyer tract litigation in Parker
North Yakima Valley railroad work stalls as court action on the Sawyer tract halts rails through Parker. Box shocks arrive at Olsen ranch marking first direct railroad shipment to the area. Three year old peach trees owned by Piland are expected to yield about 8000 boxes this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Parker
Sawyer
Donald
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Olsen Ranch
Piland
Hawley Orders Shutdown Over Unpaid Ten Thousand Dollars
Hawley tells foreman to shut down Sulphur Creek laterals project as ten thousand dollars is reportedly due to workers. Laborers from Sunnyside canal line seek help from attorney Snively while officials consider government intervention to resolve wage payments. Hawley delays work amid disputed funds and potential government action.
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Hawley
Foreman
Sunnyside Canal
H. C. Hawley
Tr. Ively
Mr. Hawley
Perfaravad
North Yakima
Snively
Seattle
Som SC
Dierhiner
Literab
K. Luce
Bandits Rob Oregon Short Line Train Near Ogden
Three men robbed the Oregon Short Line passenger train in Ogden, fleeing west toward Nevada. A large posse pursues along the Southern Pacific route after an estimated haul under 500 dollars. Telegraph operators alert officials as the robbers head toward Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Oregon
Harriman Lines
Nevada
Southern Pacific
American Express Cmpany
Express
Slaterville
Southern Pacific Company
Great Salt Lake
More Money for Yakima Federal Building Funds
A total of 200000 dollars is now allocated for the North Yakima federal building with an extra 80000 dollars approved in conference. Senator W J Jones telegraphed Postmaster W L Lemon detailing the increase, bringing the total for construction to 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seniator Jones
Federal Building Fund
North Yakima
W. J. Jones
W. L. Lemon
North Yakima Eyes New Federal and Local Buildings
The text notes a potential federal building here with funds redirected locally to a Masons temple costing far less, both structures plus the Miller and Minnesota buildings will shape North Yakima’s skyline. A proposed twelve story West Side business block by T. L. Davis could dominate the view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Minnesota
A. BK. Larson
North
Yakima
T. L. Davis
Fireman saves toddler on Colorado train tracks
John Baker of Cardif forks the engine at Glenwood Springs to pull the 2 year old Gilbert Allen from under a rapid No. 4 train. He leaps onto the cowcatcher and hurls the child to safety as the locomotive slows within 200 feet. The boy’s father, Louis Allen, rushes to his son amid grateful thanks.
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Glennwood Springs
Colo
John Baker
Cardiff
Colorado Midland
Gilbert L. Allen
Louis Allen
Glenwood Springs
Baker
Allen
No. 4
Cpt
Tearea
Poindexter Campaign Backed by Wisconsin Congressman
A letter from Lenroot of Wisconsin praises Judge Miles Poindexter and his senator bid in Washington. He accuses Cannon and Aldrich allies of labeling progressives as Democrats and urges support for the pledge keeping Republican platform and tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles Poindexter
Irvine IL. Lenrout
Wisconsin
Badger State
Congress
Judge Pendexter
United States Senate
Cannon-Aldrich
Judge Poindexter
Payne- Aldrich
Taft
Poindexter
Chicago
Cannon
Aldrich
Con
Poindexter Seeks Senate Backing From Washington Voters
The passage notes that progress for progressive measures is led by progressive Republicans with many Democrats supporting them. It urges Washington to honor itself by electing Judge Poindexter to the United States Senate, claiming his sole concern is the general welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Judge Poindexter
Washington
United States Senate
Negotiations Closed for Pacific Power and Light Holdings
Spokane June 27. F G Sykes president of American Power and Light Co New York announced that negotiations have completed for the purchase of electric gas water and street railway plants in eleven cities across southeastern Washington northern Oregon and Idaho. Pacific Power and Light will operate the properties valued at 7 500 000 with plants listed in Pasco Kennewick Sunnyside Mabton Wapato North Yakima Walla Walla Lewiston Pendleton Adams Creswell Astoria and more. The deal includes steam generators water power and a planned 60 day transmission line link between Walla Walla and Yakima systems to support irrigation needs.
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Spokane
Sunnyside
Mabton
Wapato
Wash
North Yakima
Walla Walla
Milton
Freewater
Oregon
Lewiston
Idaho
Pendleton
Ore
Adams
Vreewater
Astoria
Kennewick
Walla Waila River
Natchez River
Kes
Columbia River
Yakima
Yakima Valley
Walla Wella
Pasco
Snronyside
Robert K. Strahorn
North Coast Railway Company
Wallace
Sumpter
Northwest Corporation
L. W. Anderson
Sykes
Electric Bond and Shares Company of
New York
General Electric Company
General Electric
American Power and Light Companies
Attorney for American Surety Ve, Empire State Surety Co.
Attorney for American Surety Ve and Empire State Surety Co. with offices in Miller Building, North Yakima. The note outlines legal representation and office location for the surety firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Surety Ve
Empire State Surety Co
Miller Bik
North Yakima
Dr David Rosser Physician and Surgeon
Dr David Rosser physician and surgeon listed with office over Janeck Drug at Stern Residence corner Sixth and Chestmat. Office hours 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 6 p m. Member of Pension Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rosser
Janeck Drug Stern
Cor
Pension Board
Prospect Promise in Gold Hill Mining District
N. C. Bowles of Kennewick returned home after a Gold Hill trip with Sanford of the Elizabeth company. Bowles reports rich ore finds and predicts the district may become the nation's premier gold field. He purchased prospects for development stock.
North Yakima Records First Jewish Wedding
Reported as the first Jewish wedding solemnized in North Yakima took place Monday afternoon at Mrs. Lowenstein’s residence. Miss Bessie Silver sten married William Klodt before relatives and friends with Rabbi Denis of Seattle officiating. Klodt is a cake foreman at Twin bakery. the bride is a Portland girl. The couple will reside in Portland.
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North
Yakima
Lowenstein
Bessie Silversten
William Klodt
Denis
Seattle
Wlodt
Portland
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Gallinger
Jones
Los Angeles
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Wwyly
Chet Ren
California
Fic Syrup Co
Lesh
Charles V. Morse
Duvelion
Prlawn
Knights of Columbus
Elensburg
Asa AL Are Ata
St Washinsion
Parker Mar
Farmer
Suoops Baby
Colorado
Lenroot
Poindeater
Mammoth Power CO
McAulay & Meigs Attorneys At Law
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Ela Raat Matos
Gough Ano
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