Campbell Farm Likely Sold to Seattle Firm for 70000
Rumor swirls over closing deal for the M. B. Campbell farm near the city. The 65 acre tract, valued at 70000, was reportedly to be bought by a Seattle real estate company tied to the North Coast railway for car barns and repair shops. Campbell says he does not know the buyer and no money has changed hands.
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Campbell
Seattle
North Coast Railway
North Coast Company
North Coast
Herald
The
Goodman Farm
Johnson Named College Regent From Sunnyside
Gov Mead announces Lee A. Johnson of Sunnyside will join the state college at Pullman board of regents replacing A L Ettinger. Johnson, born 1856 in Fort Wayne Kentucky, a former preacher turned banker and longtime Republican state representative.
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Lee A. Johnson
Sunnyside
Yakima County
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Pullman
A. L. Ettinger
Colfax
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Frankfort
Hood River
Oregon
Spokane
Garrett Biblical Institute
Moanston
Waitsburg
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Walla Walla
First National Bank
Russian Baron Budberg Assassinated Near Estate
Baron Budberg ex chief of the Esthenian nobility and council member was attacked by six unknown men and killed while driving near his country seat. A servant also died. A second item notes Miss Bilsie Schroeder hosting a surprise party Friday night with about twenty German friends and refreshments.
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Reval
Russia
Jap Lover Haunts Trains as Woman Flees North Yakima
In North Yakima, a Japanese man Me Yanoto waits at the Northern Pacific station for Mrs. Jessie Swacker, an American who has fled the city with police protection after alleging threats to her life. Yanoto says she took $44 from him. he vows to pursue on incoming trains until she is found.
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Jessie
Mi Yanoto
Eilensburg High School
Rand
North Yakima
Lund's Case Delayed as Lund Given Two Weeks More
At a Monday city council meeting Ernest Lund was granted a two week extension to prepare his defense on license revocation. Attorney Fred Parker argued the accusations lacked a definite time frame hindering a proper response. Council members Shaw and Armbruster pressed for quicker action. The health committee urged street waste receptacles and noted recommendations including removal of the fire department and potential crematory costs for dead animals.
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Ernest Lund
Lund
Fred Parker
Shaw
Armbruster
Governor Gillette to Sign Capital Removal Bill
Sacramento March 4 Governor Gillette said he will sign the capital removal bill likely tomorrow The measure passed the legislature by more than two thirds and would be overridden if vetoed, he told the Associated Press.
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Sacramento
Gillette
Associated Press
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women Ailments
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, alcohol free remedy for tiredness back ache and other female complaints. It lists Golden Seal Lady's Slipper Black Cohosh Unicorn and Blue Cohosh among ingredients and notes its success with over a half million women. It includes address 663 Main Street Buffalo NY and mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a laxative option.
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R.verce
Nature
Dr. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Eremption Bill Becomes Law In State Tax Relief Move
County Assessor Sindall is relieved from assessing bonds tax certificates shares money on hand and notes secured by real estate mortgages and deposits. The emergency act makes the law effective immediately upon the governor’s signature and dates assessor books March 1. Supporters praise reduced work and tax dodging, while deputies were ordered to halt assessments until further notice.
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Sindall
Omnibus judge bill may place Yakima seat in 1908 election
The measure would appoint Judge Rigg for Yakima County once signed into law with an emergency clause. It sets 1908 election plans for judges in Yakima Kittitas Whatcom Franklin Benton Adams Lincoln and Spokane counties and grants governor power to appoint Benton Franklin and Adams judges. Governor Mead reportedly favors the bill.
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Senate
Rigg
Yakima County
Benton
Franklin
Adams
Yakima
Kittitas
Whatcom
Franklin, Benton
Lincoln
Spokane
Washingtons Birthday Colonial Party at Ellensburg Normal
Normal School notes describe the fourth year class hosting an elaborate Washington birthday colonial party for Ellensburg residents. About 200 guests attended, many in period dress, with the library and gymnasium decorated in national colors and carnation arrangements. Dances included the Virginia reel and minuet. Tea and cake and punch were served in colonial style. The program featured Frank Dizon’s lecture titled The Man Against the Masses, delivered after a late arrival due to train delays.
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Washington
Ellensburg
Frank Dizon
Dizon
Miss Bella Wyandt Attends Normal School Visit
Miss Bella Wyandt is attending the Normal school. Mrs Rand has been a visitor of the Normal school and the dormitory.
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Bella Wyandt
Mrs. Rand
Teachers Reception to Honor Public School Staff
The school board and school principals plan a March 24 reception for public school teachers. It is likely a Longfellow theme with teachers dressing as Longfellow characters. Past events were hosted by Senator Reed and City Superintendent D C Reed with prior teacher groups at the hotels to be chosen for this year’s venue.
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Senator Reed
D.C. Reed
Portland man shoots city marshal and son over dog
A quarrel over a dog led Eph Young to shoot City Marshal R. J. Taylor and his son Asa Taylor in Independence. Both were not seriously wounded. Young was arrested following the incident in Portland on March 2.
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Portland
Oregonian
Independence
R. J. Taylor
Asa Taylor
Eph Young
Young
Congress Closes Session With Record Appropriations
Washington reports the fifty ninth congress ends its session amid a new record for large appropriations and sweeping legislation. The closing marks a milestone in federal spending and policy initiatives.
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Congress
Washington
fifty/ninth congress
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