Notable Social And Transit News From Yakima Theater And Rail Disasters
Local items cover Larson's theatre hosts Tennessee's Pardner and Joseph Jefferson's Rip Van Winkle booking for November 1901, theater praise, plus civic notes on residences sales, candidates, and arrivals. A Northern Pacific wreck near Livingston, Montana, kills seven with many injured, highlighting dangers of rail travel and immigration rhetoric shaping party platforms.
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Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Larson’s
Republicans Called Down In Bankrolled Bet On Rogers
The Republican group faced public embarrassment as Doc Hill led a fundraising push with promises of 5000 dollars to back Rogers. Clerf of Kittitas County and J J Schlotfeldt drove the bid while pursuing a governor re election, with bank hours extended to close the deal but no satisfaction.
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Republican
Doc Hill
Hill
Kirshner
Steward
Rogers
John C. Clerf
Kittitas County
J. J. Schlotfeldt
Ellensburg
Dr. Hill
Clerf
Republican County
Yakima
New Hair Cure Advertises Herpicide and Tax Expert
An old newspaper ad touts Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and hair loss by killing a scalp germ. It also mentions D. L. Druse as an auditor candidate, praised for expertise in accounts and clerical work and support for economical administration and tax reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Chemical Laboratory
D. L. Druse
No clear kiss scene in arguable trust dialogue
Aunt Hannah asks Evangeline if a kiss occurred. Evangeline replies the moment feels like a combined, unsettling trust of actions rather than a simple kiss.
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief for Ill Health
An advertising blurb urges readers to treat kidney problems with Foley's Kidney Cure at North Yakima Drug Store. It claims the tonic can ease weariness, backache, headaches, rheumatic pains, and general ill health.
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Foley
North Yakima
Cleveland denies pledging support for McKinley
Grover Cleveland states he is not aware of making any statement that would justify the claim he plans to support William McKinley. The remark appears in coverage of political statements and public replies during the campaign period.
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Grover Cleveland
McKinley
United States
Bryan Poised for Victory With 42 Electoral Votes Secured
The argument states Maryland West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana safe for democracy giving 42 electoral votes. Bryan needs six more votes to reach the presidential chair, counting his 1896 total. New York middle states North Dakota and California are cited as sources for those votes. Yakima elects A J Shaw as sheriff. Pensioners of the civil war are tallied each June 30. 1898 list shows 993714, with declines last year and this year.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Bryan
New York
Middle States
North Dakota
California
Strayed Horses At Camp Offer Rewards
A sheep camp offers 2.50 rewards for each missing horse or pony listed. Bay horses, buckskins, sorrel mares, and a gray pack horse with various brands were reported lost at Cowychee Venus Tietan Horse Heaven and Jost on Wenas with owners Graham Ker Joe Taylor George Weikel Joe Eschbach Paul Bofer. The total listed value is 49.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Ker
Cowychee
Reservation
Joe Taylor
Venus
Tietan
George Weikel
Joe Eschbach
Paul Bofer
Horse Heaven
Wenas
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Pshon Stable
4Th St
Yakima Ave
J.C. Brooker, Proprietors
Ol, Joseph's Academy
North Yakima, Wash
Yakima County
J. T. Foster
Janeck
Keene
Keenes
Schindeler
Herald
Washington
Tennessee
Larson’s Theatre
J. T. Kingsbury
Spokane
A. B. Pierson
Mrs. Catron
North Third Street
H. B. Doust
W. L. Dimmick
Horse Heaven Country
E. L. McGinnis
Easton
Ahtanum Valley
Carrie Rolling
Tampico
Sunnyside
Mrs. Tracy
Tacoma
George Wallace
Boulder
Cal
Rev
Wallace
Mason
Coffin Bros
San Francisco
Metcalf
Claude Kinsey
Chicago
Malcolm McLennan
Kinsey
Libby Packing Co
Northern Pacific
Livingeston
Montana
Pacific
DeWitt
Kleis & Bond's
Hl. L. Togker
Argo Elmer Beaudoin
Alex Blodgett
Clark Brown
Cale Barnett
Etha Cushing
Cunningham Cox
Jno
Ejisenbrandt
Foster Jno
Farrell Ed Houghton
F Hodges Thos la Forge
Lupu
Armstrong R
Byles
Florence Bowlin
Beeks
Lizzie Bowden
Ed Cubberly
J. M. Cox
Ellen Collie
Jno Dodsworth
H Elwood
W Fewell
Ren Farrell Eether Gibson
B Hewes
Belle Jones Thede Lems W Miller J. K McOwen
McMune
Artie May
Pierson
M J Parker
Frank Rankin
Angie L Reed
Minnie Smith
Luella Stolke Castle Stoner
Thomas Hewett White
Roy Walker
Raymond Weller
E. Sperry
P. M
A. J. Shaw
Columbia
H. J. Rand
Dr. Adair
State of Washington
City of
Joseph B. Driver
J. B. Driver
State of
Wshington
H. B. Rigg
Taylor & Denley
Majestic
John Sawbridge
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