John Cort to Build Two Story Brick in North Yakima
Theatrical manager John Cort, owner of the Yakima theater, announces plans to erect a two story brick and stone building on 45x70 foot lots behind the theater with a cement basement and future room for two or three additional stories. He will use the first floor for stores and upper floors for three and four room flats. Cort praises Yakima’s prospects, notes $1500 spent on the theater this year, and urges paving or sprinkling of streets to boost property values. He also confirms turning down a lower offer from Independents to transfer his five year contracts with Florence Roberts Maud Fealy and Max Figman, believing future profits justify staying.
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Northwest
Yakima
John Cort
Yakima Theater
Herald
Hotel Yakima
Cort
Seattle
Yakima Avenue
Theatrical Trust
Florence Roberts
Maud Fealy
Max Figman
Prosser Yakima football dispute tops winded game
Referee awarded the game to Prosser 16 to 6 after Yakima players left the field, prompting dispute over official authority. The first half featured fumbles and scoring by Prosser, while Yakima rallied in the second half before play was called off.
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Pias
Yakima
Prosser
Offner
Henry
Peterson
Haaze
Prager
Irwin
Culbertson
Mils
Hill
Stransz
Omonent
Ervin
Wheat as feed and livestock staple touted in Pullman experiment
The article argues for expanding wheat use at home to lower feed costs and open markets for light or off grade wheat. It cites cattle finishing and pork conversion rates, notes an experiment planned at Pullman to gather exact data, and includes a testimonial about Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It also mentions Yakima team prospects and player availability for an upcoming match.
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Pullman
Pacific Northwest
Peary Will Try Again in North Pole Search
Tele gram from Hopedale Labrador via Roosevelt reports Peary’s Arctic expedition repairing damage and plans to press toward Cape York, Chapeau Bay, and Labrador coast. The note urges calm about safety while noting supplies lost and repairs underway. Roosevelt seeks extra provisions this year.
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Lenox
Mass
Peary
North Pole
Morris K. Jessup
Peary Arctic Club
Hopedale
Labrador
New Foundland
Roosevelt
Cape York
Chapeau Bay
Deserter Surrenders After Long Evasion
Private Edward Sigler of the Tenth United States Infantry walked into the police station and surrendered to Officer Niles. He deserted in August 1905 while stationed at Fort Wright and said he faced the fear of being carried back to prison. His case is under consideration as the unit is in Alaska.
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Edward Sigler
Co. G
Tenth United States Infantry
Fort Wright
Niles
Cayou
Sigler
Benson
Illinois
Tenth Infantry
Alaska
Sixth annual life match won by Company D at Seattle war games
The sixth annual life match between B and D companies of the Second Infantry National Guard, Washington, at Seattle ended with Company D in a strong lead. The exercises were fair with good marks at 200 yards.
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Scond Infantry
Seattle
County Treasurer Reports October Finances and Cash Balance
The October report shows taxes of 8913.47 collected for 1899 to 1905 with 8395.04 for the past year. Fees from auditor and clerk total 1519.80. hunting licenses 303. Net sources and others yield 11,187.42, leaving cash on hand at 101,440.70. Warrants redeemed: 10,276 for court house and jail. 2897.44 for district road and school. State share of general, school, military and interest funds listed as 7.584.
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Tittle
Nutton
Treasury
Death in Island Bandit Incident Provokes Sorrow
Frank Emigh of Kennewick asks the Herald to note that despite heavy drinking nearby no intoxicated men were in the crowd that chased and killed the boy bandit. Perry, shot by unidentified men, died prompting sorrow and a $250 relief gift for his penniless widow after her husband’s summer earnings supported a recently deceased father.
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Frank Emigh
Kennewick
The
Herald
Frank Perry
Emigh
Perry
Music Lovers Are Charmed by Friday Night Recital
The Ladies' Musical club presented a Friday program featuring Miss Yaw, Victor Schertzinger, and Mrs. Theophilus Masac before a near full house. Elien Beach Yaw impressed as a remarkable soprano with a wide range and pure intonation. Schertzinger and Masac contributed violin and piano talent, while patronesses included Mesdames Jones, Snively, James, Bywater, Hall, Robertson, Donald, Fraser, Larson, and Rossiter.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Miss Yaw
Victor Schertzinger
Theophilus Masac
Elien Beach Yaw
Lackme
Spough
Sistners
Mesdames W. L. Jones
H. J. Snively
H. P. James
M. J. Bywater
F. C. Hall
W. W. Robertson
George Donald
James Fraser
A. E. Larson
F. M. Rossiter
North Coast Railway seeks condemnations in three holds
In Yakima a North Coast Railway company board says rail shops and roundhouse would be built in North Yakima. Testimony in the condemnation suits against Northern Pacific Railway cites three tracts Parker Siding Union Gap and southern Yakima. Engineers estimate fifteen to seventeen miles of trackage and storage tracks with coal bunkers signal and fuel houses.
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North Yakima
R. E. Strahorn
North Coast Railway Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Strahorn
Grosscup
Tacoma
General Western
Northern Pacific
Parker Siding
Union Gap
B. S. Grosscup
Ira P. Inglehart
Northern Pac'f
Levy
Palmer
Beamer
H. J. Snivels
Mr. Dawson
Spokane
Mr. Strahorn
North Coast
A. G. Smith
Company
F. L. Pittman
Grosseup
Pittman
North Coast Railroad Company
Stockholders Jubilant Over Blue Bell Ore Assay
John Sawbridge received a report from C. M. Fassett, Spokane assayer, on ore from the Blue Bell. Samples from Gold Hill showed average quality, with an assay value of 1463.16 per ton including 29 in silver and the rest gold. Ore was found at 300 feet depth and a richer strike is expected in the next 20 feet as development continues. A large portion of the Blue Bell stock is held locally.
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John Sawbridge
C. M. Fassett
Spokane
Gold Hill
Sergeant Iverson Promoted to Major in Washington Infantry
Charles Iverson of E Company Second Washington Infantry becomes sergeant major of the second battalion under Major Stringer. He recently recovered from a light attack of typhoid and has a history of faithful service and steady conduct.
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Iverson
Charles Iverson
Second
Washington Infantry
Stringer
Coffin Bros Plow and Harrow Sale Notice
Closing out farm implements at Coffin Bros. Buy a plow or harrow cheap and save. The Herald offers job work and painting with satisfaction guaranteed. Place orders for painting or other job work through the Herald.
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Coffin Bros
The
Herald
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Colorado
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