Indians Grab Glase Session Inning Rally Loss
Toppenish tops Ellensburg 4 to 3 as Tigers rally falls just short. Umpire Kelly De Priest criticized for errors while Lars Nelson tardy in arrival hinders Ellensburg effort. Wellsburg slaughters Prosser 17 hits 15 runs as Ellensburg plans roster changes.
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Tigers
Mails Enensburg
TL BC
Taktima
Witenshburg
Yakima
Toppenish
Prosser
Ellensburg
tYeers
Lars Nelson
Swonder
Payne
Huns
Red Fair
Kelley de Priest
Nelson
McKinney
Indians
Lars
Col Payne
Johnny Nissen
Chisholm
Bengal
McKenney
Steele
C“Osing
Kelly de Priest
Benton County
Yakima Valley
de Priest
Wellsburo
Roff
Heinrich
Seattle
Ellensport
Doc” Angus
Local Literary Spat Sparks Gag Mention in Town Letters
A Ellensburg reader in the Milensburg Localizer hopes Yakima and Toppenish fans will be gagged amid a snarlers dispute. The Toppenish Review notes the Ellensburg writer may have prompted the gag in Yakima and Toppenish, though specifics are unclear.
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Toppenish
Ellensburg
Milensburg
Yakima
Roosevelt fires on jungle kings in Mau Hills
In Nairobi on May 2 four lions were killed by Roosevelt's camp. Colonel Roosevelt felled three with first shots and Kerwit bagged the fourth after three attempts. The native followers celebrate the American party's luck and success.
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British East Africa
Roosevelt
Mau Hills
Kermit
Annual Horse Round-Up In Ellensburg District
The annual horse round up is underway on the range between the city and the Columbia river with Kittitas ranchmen sending men up to 35 miles east and south to safeguard interests. Fewer horses than usual are being taken this year with only 100 found on a three day drive last week. Horses from Whiskey Dick mountain range were driven to Poison Springs corral about 18 miles from Ellensburg, and the round-up should finish in a week.
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Kittitas
Whiskey Dick Mountain Range
Poison Springs Corral
Ellensburg
Cascade
Horse Heaven Land Owners Form Water Irrigation Association
A Bickleton News report describes a new stock association of Horse Heaven land owners. Each owner pays 25 dollars per quarter section to fund plans for irrigation via a Klickitat ditch and favorable contracts with potential canal builders. The group aims to speed up irrigation and protect members' interests.
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Great Klickitat
Bickleton News
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Advertising copy hawks Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. It claims instant relief by absorbing tumors and acting as a poultice, with private-part itching addressed. Sold by druggists and mail order 50 cents to $1.00. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio. For sale by Fred L Janeckeo.
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Williams
Williams Mfg. Co. Props
Cleveland
Fred L. Janeckeo
Nevada Gold Output Tops 14 Million in 1908
Official figures show Nevada produced 14,878,545.36 in gold in 1908 based on a 100,000 population, with 401,000 in bullion tax collected. The report criticizes lax county tax methods in Humboldt Lincoln Esmeralda and notes all counties except Ormsby and Douglas have bullion tax paying properties.
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Nev
Humboldt
Lincoln
Esmeralda
Ormsby
Douglas
Water Is King as Nation Eyes Irrigation Congress
Open letter promotes the National Irrigation Congress to Yakima valley readers, highlighting irrigation’s Western land gains, the Spokane session and big parades. It urges wide farmer participation, notes Roosevelt’s praise, and calls for a large Yakima delegation August 9 14 with a special North Yakima train.
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Florida Everglades
Central States
National Irrigation Congress
Yakima Valley
Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Congress
Washington
Ellensburg
Columbia
Rooosevelt
Yakima
H. E. Perrin
Sunnyside
Yakima Banks Report First Call Increases in Deposits
Good bank statement notes April 18 condition of business is the first call since February 5. Yakima National bank leads with a $226000 rise in deposits followed by First National with $125000 and Yakima Valley bank with $90000. The Trust company adds $72000, maintaining its growth pace, and Yakima National’s statement is described as the best in its history.
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First National Bank
Yakima Valley Bank
Trust Company
Rescue attempt leads to prisoner arrest and release
A warrant was issued for Frank Fox of Toppenish on a concealed weapon charge after he allegedly threatened J. W. Wilson. Deputies and friendly locals deterred Fox supporters with weapons, releasing him on condition of appearing Monday for a hearing. President Roosevelt’s retirement contrasts with long post office life.
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Justice of Peace Hunt
Frank Fox
Toppenish
J. W. Wilson
Fox
Wilson
Friends
Grayson
Kiel
Northern Pacific
City Councilman Purchases Key City Lot Blocks
Nelson Smith bought lots 5 6 7 and 8 in block 13 from Chinese owners on Saturday. The parcels adjoin city property planned for a new city hall to the south. Smith would not disclose he plans to build or invest nor reveal the price, saying only that he thinks the deal was good.
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Nelson Smith
Smith
New York
Renny and Clark Wed in North Yakima Union
Charles Renny and Jessie Clark both of Naches City were married in North Yakima on Wednesday. Will Hanks and his wife visited in North Yakima this week. Mrs Penny visited her parents Mr and Mrs McPhee in North Yakima last week. Harry Painter made a business visit to North Yakima last Saturday. Mrs Wigle, visiting daughter Mrs Lit tle, returned to Mabton Monday.
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Charles Renny
Jessie Clark
Naches City
North Yakima
Will Hanks
A. B. Penny
McPhee
Mr. Smith
Harry Painter
M. J. Wigle
Lawyers Use Corporation Loophole in Water Rules
The Herald reports on a scheme where lawyers exploit an Interior Department ruling to let small private landowners obtain water by forming corporations. By aggregating holdings under 160 acres and placing head offices within 50 miles, individuals gain access to water as if they were large owners, prompting several corporations to organize and others to form.
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Reclamation Service
Herald
Department of the Interior
The
Recipe for Unhappiness Editorial on Responsibility and Action
A New York play is cited to illustrate the perils of self focus and the value of responsibility. The piece urges concrete deeds to counter despair, from adopting a child to pursuing social causes, noting the world offers many worthwhile tasks.
ManZan Pile Remedy Sold by C. W. Camp
A tube with nozzle is offered for direct application to affected parts. Guaranteed relief. Price set at 50 cents. Sold by C. W. Camp.
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C. W. Camp
Draymen Protest City Dray License Fees at Meeting
A protest by 58 draymen urged reducing the dray license fee to a maximum of three dollars. A remonstrance by twelve draymen against amending the ordinance was read. The council granted the petition to reduce the drug license fee and referred the Enterprise Saloon renewal to the police. The Bartholet hotel bar renewal was approved and a liquor license transfer from J Hall to Abe Van Diest was ordered conditional on removing boxes. A water irrigation complaint on Front Street led to police and street supervision action, and the city officers’ monthly reports and bills were approved.
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Enterprise
South Front
Bartholet
J. Hall
Abe van Diest
van Diest
Enterprise Citizen
Miller
North Front Street
Banner controversy at Yakima county exposition committee
Yakima county Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition panel debated pennant wording for the building. Proposals included Yakima, Yakima county, and small Co after Yakima. Ultimately the manager will coordinate banner construction with county ladies and valley clubs invited to participate.
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Yakima
North Yakima
County
Yakima City
Venus
Mabton
Priest Rapids
Mount Adams
Haasze
W. L. Lemon
Valley
Woman Sentenced for Robbery in Spokane Case
Irene Wilson also known as Mrs Bertha Welsh and Archie Thompson were sentenced to five to 20 years in the penitentiary for highway robbery in Spokane They lured saloon keeper Joseph Feodorwitz to a secluded spot and robbed him of 825 dollars The woman's husband has already received a similar sentence.
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Spokane
Irene Wilson
Bertha Welsh
Archie Thompson
Joseph Feodorwitz
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