Lee A Johnson Enters Third District Republican Race
Lee A. Johnson of Sunnyside Yakima county declares candidacy for the Third district Republican nomination after backing state local option law. The convention backed local option, heightening Johnsons prospects while critics charged political trickery. Johnson frames his bid as continuation of his Olympia reform record and pledges to push irrigation and river improvements at the federal level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Johnson
Sunnyside
Yakima County
Johnson
Olympia
Frank H. Jackson
King County
Harry Fairchild
Republican Machine
Waskinston Irrigation Company
Northern Pacific Irrigation
Yakima Valley
Railroad and Tax Commission
Congress
Washington
Columbia River
B. D. Crocker
Ankeny
Jones
Crocker
Washington bankers’ convention opens with dances and rodeo in Naches
The Washington State Bankers Association meets for three days starting June 18 with a Naches City excursion by special train. Events include broncho busting, an Indian war dance by Yakima bucks, pony races, and a possible war dance at the fair grounds. A smoker, wives’ entertainment, and business addresses follow under Secretary Kauffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Bankers’ Association
Naches City
Yakima
Commercial Club
Cayuses
Fair Grounds
Charlie Wesley
George Olney
Sunnyside
Kauffman
Tacoma
Oklahoma
Edward Whitson
Federal Court
Bankers to Convene for State Reclamation Convention
Charles E. Swi vert head of the local reclamation service will address the Tieton project while Walter N. Granger from the Sunnyside office discusses the Sunnyside project. A prominent New York banker will speak as more than 200 bankers from across the state are expected to attend, with reps from Portland and Montana also likely.
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Washington
Charles E. Swivert
The
Reclamation Service
Walter N. Granger
Sunnyside
New York
Ie State
Portland
Ore
Idaho
Montana
June court calendar lists cases for Judge Preble
The June term sets numerous trials including robbery at Varian saloon and opium den offenses. Several cases involve larceny by bailee, assault with deadly weapon, and railroad company disputes. Also noted are civil suits Georgia Reese v Westfield and others, and a Life Insurance muddle reflection with Ballard's Horehound Syrup promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailee
State
Louis Petit
George W. Reese
Wife
Samuel Westfield
Rabie
Murphy-fortier Company
Parton
Johnson
McCrimmon
Needham
J. W. Fales Company
Zailah Fruitgrowers’ Association
Silvers
Shafford
Staats
Pioneer Insurance Company
Nelson
North Yakimoa & Valley Railroad
Petit
Nicol
Jessie Kennedy
Northern Pacific
Dooley
Miller
Northern Cific
Graham
Haim
George Fh. Contlin
Carsten Packt Company
Hush Sinclair
Dean and Wood
Williams
Wide Hollow School Contract Won by Holton
Bids for a new two room frame school at Wide Hollow were opened yesterday with W. W. Holton winning the contract for $4184. Four bids were submitted. Trustees are W. D. Ingalls, David Harvey and H. D. Winchester.
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Wide Hollow
W. W. Holton
W. D. Ingalls
David Harvey
H. D. Winchester
Entrance to Zillah Links Yakima Valley Route
The Yakima Valley Transportation Company filed a right of way deed in the county recorder’s office granting an entrance to the town of Zillah from E O Keck and Hattie F E Keck. The filing marks a key link in the Sunny Side line as the company pushes ahead with multiple deeds for the planned system. A second deed from William Granger of north Moxee indicates the line will pass through that area.
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Yakima Valey Transportaion Company
County Recorder’s
E. O. Keck
Hattie FE. Keck
Zillah
Sunnyside
William Granger
Moxee
Ballard's Snow Liniment Claims Quick Relief for Pains
Stop Grambling if you suffer from Rheumatism or pains for Ballard's Snow Liniment will bring quick relief. It is a sure cure for Sprains Rheumatism Contracted Muscles and all pains and within the reach of all. C R Smith Tenaha Tex praises it as a fine remedy for pains and aches and chest pains. Sold by D H Fry Drug Co.
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Ballard
C. R. Smith
Tenaha
Tex
D. H. Fry Drug Co
Japan Asks For Naught But Peace At Mohonk Conference
At Lake Mohonk on May 22 the Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration adopted a platform urging international peace. It commends The Hague conference and notes 50 or more arbitration treaties in the past five years, praising educational, business, professional and labor groups.
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Lake Mohonk
Hague
Hague Conference Reflections on War Prevention and Arbitration
Principal address by Baron Takahira with others from Dr. Henry C. White Joseph Swain and William P. Rogers. The platform commends Hague II work, urges obligatory arbitration, an international prize court, and a permanent arbitration court, noting numerous recent treaties and urging peaceful settlement of disputes.
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Baron Takahira
United States
Henry C. White
University of Georgia
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
William P. Rogers
Law School
University of Cincinnati
Japan
Manchuria
Nine Month School Term Favored by Morton Rose
Morton L L Rose and others urge nine months of schooling instead of ten, claiming the extra month harms health and learning. Local officials and educators discuss a policy shift, with osteopaths Van Snyders Zediker and Davenport backing the proposal for nine months and rest breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton LT. Rose
The
Christian Church
van Snyders
Zediker and Davenport
Osteopaths
Foley’s Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
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Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
State College to contest Brewster Flats sale
State College officials and prominent real estate men contest the lands sale of Brewster Flats in Okanogan county. The land is valued at 1 dollar an acre by the state land commission, a figure college leaders say is far too low. Bids are to be opened at Conconully on June 6, amid expected weak competition due to lack of railway access.
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State College
Pullman
Brewster Flats
College
Okanogan County
State Land Commission
Conconully
Brewster
Bryan
State College professor urges land reappraisal
The consensus from top land experts holds the Concon uliy tract is worth about 100 dollars per acre, far above the appraisal. O L Waller, a mathematics and civil engineering professor, swore to the low appraisal and is in Washington with Governor Mead's advisory committee. President Bryan says a reappraisal may be granted, but the college may seek court action to block a sale of the 10 000 acre tract to avoid a nearly one million dollar loss to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conconuliy
O. L. Waller
Waller
Washington, D. C
Cure Claim for Kidney Cure Prompts Patient Testimony
A Salon Missouri man Robert R Watts attributes five years of kidney disease to illness and poor health. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after limited relief from other doctors and remedies. The ad notes summer kidney irregularities from heat and drinking and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure sold by North Yakima Drug Store A D Sloan proprietor.
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Robert R. Watts
Salon
Foley
North
Capt Robert Dunn Pioneer Rancher and Ex Postmaster Dies
Capt Robert Dunn longtime Parker district rancher and former North Yakima postmaster died Thursday night after a short illness from heart trouble. Born in Glasgow in 1837 he served in the Civil War era, moved to Parker Bottom farming 406 acres, and later held public posts including state legislator and justice of the peace. His son Adam T Dunn was the first white child born in Parker Bottom. other children unnamed.
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Robert Dunn
Parker District
North Yakima
Glasgow
Scotland
Canada
St. Louis
Second
United States Cavalry
Ringold
Texas
New Orleans
Fifth United States Artillery
Corinth
Stone River
Shiloh
Vicksburg Seige
Eighth
United States Colored Artillery
Kentucky
Virginia
Washington
Parke Bottom
Capt. Dunn
Grand Army of the Republic
Elks
The
Loyal Legion
Adam T. Dunn
New Foundry Opens at Yakima Tron Works
The Yakima Tron Works foundry at 301 South First street begins operations with 10 workers. First castings show high quality and the plant is well equipped with top machinery. J. K. Arrowsmith serves as president and William Kelley as manager of the foundry.
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Yakima Tron Works
South First Street
J. K. Arrowsmith
William Kelley
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Lee Johnson
Plank
Republican Party
Grambling
France
Great Britain
Italy
Mexico
Switzerland
Tolland
Norway
Sweden
Portugal
Sran
Far East
Morton LL. Rose
Herald
Matterson
Banks
Reed
America
NEW Foundry
C. W. Camp
West Side
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