Democrats Vote to Submit Liquor Question at State Convention
The Spokane Democratic state convention adopted a motion to submit a constitutional amendment banning the sale of spirituous liquors. The session was split among factions over liquor policy and district delegation arrangements. A double delegation of 20 with half votes was elected to Denver for Bryan, with W. H. Dumphy named national committeeman. Delegates-at-large included King county nominees. The event featured significant intra-party conflict and last minute compromises.
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Spokane
Denver
Bryan
W. H. Dumphy
Walla Walla
George P. Knight
King County
A. R. Tittle Pierce
L. E. Bignold
Chehalis County
Fred E. Baldwin
Dan Paul
Douglas
Seattle
Ronald
Dumphy
Flag Day 1908 Urged as Great Local Event
Officials urge citizens to join in making Flag Day celebrations in 1908 a significant event. The message calls for widespread participation and civic pride across communities.
A Trained Wife Cartoon Moment
Suburbanite jokes about a man keeping a long serving wife by having her stenographer spouse. The neighbor quips the wife can take one hundred fifty words a minute from the cook without a frown, in a Puck style caption.
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Newsubb
Puck
Union Gap to Host Yakima Pioneer Reunion
Union Gap expected to host the Yakima Pioneer association reunion in early June. Members have not formally announced the final decision but the town is regarded as the likely picnic grounds for the event.
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Association
Union Gap
Northern Pacific
North Coast
Northern Pacific Railroad
North Yakima
Washington State Fair Grounds
Yakima County
Yakima Pioneer Association
Favor Lynch Named Leader of International Union
Local typographical union members largely back James M. Lynch for president of the international union. Lynch, current holder of the post, is praised for championing the eight hour law and for actions benefiting printers.
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James M. Lynch
International Union
Lynch
Organized Labor
Rain's billions: Yakima valley gains from recent downpour
Rancher J. McNapp of Cowiche notes rain adds about 800 dollars in value to his 120 acre spread with wheat, hops, and potatoes. He predicts potatoes, wheat, and irrigation timing will boost profits as farmers in the lower valley plan Thanksgiving services for money to come.
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Yakima Valley
J. McNapp
Cowiche
Pie Save Sparks Profit Forecast at Landlady’s Dinner
A landlady notes three extra pies saved after her cat vanished, claiming the season will be profitable yet. Mr Rudolph declines more pie while the show of thrift highlights a peculiar kitchen tale.
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Mr. Rudolph
Helander Denies Other Office Aim at Insurance Commissioner
Albert Helander of North Yakima attends the Republican convention in city. He denies seeking any post other than insurance commissioner and promotes a platform of protective oversight to curb fraud, especially in rural districts, stressing need for constant supervision of the department.
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Albert Helander
North Yakima
Helander
Helander Seeks Public Office With Broad Experience
The candidate pledges equitable economical conduct and protection from fraudulent activity. He has many supporters desiring his field service. Residing in North Yakima for a year and a half after nine years in the Sound country, his background includes banking, newspaper work, and insurance knowledge. Spokane Chronicle.
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Helander
North Yakima
Sound Country
Spokane Chronicle
A Californian's Luck with Buecklen Arnica Salve
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits a box of Buecklen Arnica Salve as the luckiest purchase of his life. He reports two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles after other treatments failed, under guarantee at C. C. Case's drug store.
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Buecklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
C. C. Case
North Yakima to Get New Federal Building
A $140 000 federal building appropriation for North Yakima has passed Congress and awaits President Roosevelt’s signature. The site is at South Third and Chestnut, near Coffin Brothers warehouses, with $20 000 allocated for sidewalks as part of the sundry civil appropriation. Muddie notes the public’s growing interest in Ballard’s Horehound Syrup, advertised as a remedy for coughs and bronchial issues.
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House
Senate
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Congressman Jones
South Third and
Chestnut Streets
Coffin Brothers
Muddie
Ballard
D, HH
Fry Drug Co
Blackrock assault case before Judge Doust labels $1 verdict
Abraham Vanderlinde sues John Meebeer for $99.99 after a school election clash in Blackrock. Meebeer fined $1 and costs. Judge Doust lectures the precinct. Attorney W M Thompson defends. community reaction noted. Pineules advertises backache relief with a $1 trial offer.
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Blackrock
Herald
W. M. Thompson
Meebeer
State forestry commission to review summer fire work
In Olympia on May 14 the state forestry commission will call a meeting soon to plan forest fire suppression for the coming summer. Officials say fires should not be a significant threat for a month or more, but early preparations will ensure safeguards are in place well ahead of the season.
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Olympia
State Forestry Commission
Forest protection expansion in Washington through state and association
Washington state enhances forest defense with 22 timber counties under State Fire Warden J. R. Welly. The Washington Forest Fire association will field 6 to 106 deputies, funded by an acre assessment, to enforce regulations and issue notices, supplementing state services. Funds include a 1907 appropriation of 26000 dollars, with most unused in year one.
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Washington
State Department
J. R. Welly
Timber
Washington Forest Fire Association
Heavy Timber Land Owners
Forest Service
Weliy
Weryerhauser Timber Company
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Rheumatism and sprain sufferers urged to use Ballard's Snow Liniment, claimed to quickly relieve pain and sore muscles. Customer testimonial from C. R. Smith of Tenaha Texas endorses its chest pain relief. sold locally by a pharmacy.
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Ballard
C. R. Smith
Tenaha
Tex
Hofry DirugiCo
Portland fairs and speed races mark Pacific Northwest hopes
Spokane chamber drives a 50000 advertising fund as Rose Festival hosts 50 and 100 mile auto speed contests near Portland. The event features a 14 mile lap course, 10000 grandstand seats, 65 mph minimum, and silver trophies valued at 5900 256 and 100.
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Ore
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Oregon National Guard
Portland Realty Board
Hoodriver
Seattle
Northwest
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Omega Store Owner
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio a store owner and regional telephone company leader says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life claiming it reached the cough spot and healed throat lungs and chest. Sold under guarantee at C C Case’s drug store price one dollar trial bottle free.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
C. C. Case
Bandits Rob Dawson Miners Looted for 35000 In France
Three bandits seized 35000 dollars at French New Mexico near Las Vegas and escaped through mountain passes. They bound the station agent and guard, dynamited the depot safe, then fled as a posse with bloodhounds pursued across the rugged terrain.
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Tex
French
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
Dawson
Territorial Penitentiary
Albuquerque
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