Local notes on political bids and farm reports
A fragmented clipping records RK seeking the Republican convention nomination for superior judge, facing Guthrie and Rudkin, with E W Dovley joking about horse racing against Fisher. Others report horse trading plans, a sale dated soon, and farm activities including alfalfa, apples, and garden progress with Frost damage noted.
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RK. K. Nichols
W. P. Guthrie
Frank Rudkin
E. W. Dovley
T. R. Fisher
Fisher’s
W. J. Hare
Ellensburg
Vestal Snyder
Natellez
Charles Lace
Wm. Lee, Jr
Nat
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Personal News Notes From The Ire Th Nelson Rich
Idaho railroad work nears completion with a $30 000 contract to excavate a ditch from the south fork of the Coeur d Alene river near Wallace to the Last Chance mine at Wardner The project hinges on water rights settlement and timber scarcity drives a shift to water powered mill operation The ditch will be 45 feet wide at the bottom and drop 240 feet over ten miles John Reed recalls winter 1880 81 routes between Ellensburg The Dalles Yakima City and the Simcoe mountains two feet of snow and a harsh season that hurt cattle losses and local stocks The 1880 81 winter describes a tough period with several named business figures and stock losses in the valley Rev Lyons notes the Sunday evening council dismissing a protest against a Second street saloon license despite strong church and school opposition and a lone voting member speaking
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Ireth Nelson Rich
Idaho
Coner d'Alene
Wallace
Wardner
John Reed
al Lillie
Ellensburg
Dalles
Lillie
Yakima City
Simcoe Mountains
David Guilland
Snipes & Allen
Purdy Flint
Huntington & Blinn
Joseph Baxter
F. C. Sharkey
J. P. Mattoon
Sam Chappell
Nick McCoy
Columbia River
Myself
Protests and licenses linked to hotel Bartholet case arise
The council upheld a prior action in the Thomas Lund case granting renewal of the Hotel Bartholet license despite earlier transfers. Mr. Cook showed only a payment receipt for 200 dollars and no title deed. Several Yakima residents planned moves to Nome, with Mitchell Gilmaham forming a mining company in the Threast and others set to depart in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sinclair
Thomas Lund
Lund
Bartholet Bar
Mr. Cook
J. D. McDaniel
Seattle
North Yakima
Nome
Mitchell Gilmaham
Jimmy Robinson
Sam Collins
Okanogan Country
Santa Anna
George Steinweg
W. E. Dickinson
the Republic
Yakima Terrapins Shipped to West Coast Markets
A curious industry has grown in Yakima county shipping terrapin to Portland and San Francisco. Epicures prize terrapin highly, yet most expect them along the Atlantic coast. Dr. Gordon claims to have witnessed seven barrels shipped from Mabton station to San Francisco, indicating a broader, long standing Yakima terrapin trade.
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Portland
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
South
Yakima County
Gordon
Mabton Station
HerAup
Yakima
Pierce canvasses North Yakima selling Boss jar holders
Mr. Pierce is canvassing North Yakima selling Boss jar holders and top wrenches. Advertisers say they sell fast and are a boon for ladies planning fruit displays. If he misses you, visit his house next to Col. Prosser's on First Street.
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Mr. Pierce
Yakima
Col
Disqualified Witness Declines Oath in Will Forgery Case
In Philadelphia Professor Persifer Frazer, a handwriting expert, refused to affirm or swear, saying I do not know. Ex District Attorney Graham moved to bar him for lack of credibility, and the court granted. Pennsylvania law requires belief in a Supreme Being as a witness qualification.
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Persifer Frazer
Philadelphia
Charles H. Mason
Ewear
George 8. Graham
Graham
Frazer
Pennsylvania
Knobs O Tennessee at Mason's Opera House May 12
Hal Ried presents Knobs O Tennessee a companion piece to Human Hearts detailing moonshine life with romance tragedy and comedy. Joe Preston captivates audiences with earnest simplicity as Mason's Opera House hosts the show Saturday May 12.
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Hal Ried
Knobs O
Tennessee
H. Haystead
Tts
Joe Preston
Mason’s Opera House
Washington State
Christian Endeavor
Spokane
Knights of Pythias
Ellensburg
Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eales
Vancouver
B. C
Washington State Red Cross Society
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
North Yakima
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Chicago
Knobs O’ Tennessee
Mason's Opera House
Court House
G O P Seeks Popular Figure for Vice Presidential Pick
The GOP scrambles to find a candidate popular enough for vice president amid efforts to shift attention from the Puerto Rico issue. The reference to Mark Hanna and a yellow dog signals political maneuvering to secure a strong running mate this fall.
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Mark Hanna
Puerto Rivo
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
State of Washington
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Larson
Opera House
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Mull
Nature
Maull
Taft & Taft
W. J. Roaf
Haviland
Greene Mercantile Co
Free City Delivery
Taylor & Denley
Russell
Russell & CO
Portland, OR
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North Yakima, Wash
Helena Butte
Minneapolis
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Points
Tacoma
California
China
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Pacific Express
Pullman
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