Arrest of alleged Gilby murder suspect in Yakima
J L Munn a Yakima resident and painter is under arrest for the September 1904 murder of Gilby, a wealthy New Westminster business leader. The arrest, kept quiet, follows a long British Columbia inquiry and a $7000 reward. Munn claims to be married to a nonwhite woman with a daughter who may testify. his counsel seeks a habeas corpus to block extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Munn
Gilby
New Westminster
B. C
Munn
Herald
Fraser River
New Westminster Police Force
Shorty
Yakima Sudging House
Yakima
Washington, D. C
Edward Whitson
Whitson
H. J. Snivey
British Columbia
Grant
Olympia
Vancouver
Label rules and medicine ad text mix in pantry of old paper
Public notice on meat labeling enforcement after October 1 outlines consumer expectations and bans deceptive names. includes examples of prohibited labels and images. The fragment also contains an advertisement for Dr. Pierce remedies praising Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, with nostalgic sales language.
White's Cream Vermifuge Baby Cure Advertisement
Restless crying baby sleepless and pale? This ad claims White's Cream Vermifuge cures worm troubles. Mothers urged to try a bottle from Col ton Fry Drug Co with the promise of color returning and laughter lighting the eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton-Fry Drug Co
Food labeling rules govern meat product terms and styles
The article lists U S Department of Agriculture rules on naming of meat and fat products. It explains that terms like Virginia ham must be Virginia style ham and that certain substitutes like lard compound are regulated. It also notes restrictions on phrases for picnic hams and other canned products and warns that rules apply to all manufacturers and enforcement is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Westphalia
Doctor's Warning Then Recovery With Foley's Kidney Cure
Peter Fry of Woodruff PA recounts doctors predicting imminent death after two years of illness. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure, three bottles led to steady improvement and eventual full recovery. The medicine was sold at North Yexhima Drug Store, A D Sloan, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fry
Woodruff
Waynesburg
Foley
North Yexhima
A. D. Sloan
Prices Fair Demand Shapes Valley Apple Prices
A prominent commission merchant told the Herald that valley apple growers can expect fair prices for their crop despite crowded markets. Yakima buyers target eastern demand with Ben Davis at 40 to 50 cents a box, Red Cheeks Baldwins and Pearmains at 60 to 75 cents, and Winesaps Newtowns Spitzenbergs selling from $1 to $1.50 per box by size and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Veterinarian Ur Hall Reachable by Phone and Address
Ur Hall the veterinarian can be reached by telephone 2183 or at 102 South Selah Avenue. The Herald carries local and telegraph news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ur. Hall
Selah Avenue
Republicans Ready for Campaign Drive in Yakima County
The Yakima county Republican central committee elected A. D. Sloan as chairman with W. Roach secretary and FR. G. Peck treasurer. An executive panel was named, and a pledge sought for dollar contributions to the national campaign fund. The group vows vigorous work and predicts victory, while noting a pending prize dispute at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
A. D. Sloan
Rank W. Roach
FR. G. Peck
Sloan
W. H. Redman
John Cleman
Jas. Wiley
Ed McCoy
Chas, Hansen
L. O. Meigs
P. Frank
Mr. Sloan
Frank W. Roach
Eri. G. Peck
National Congressional Committee
National Committee
Yakima County
Edwards hearing set for Friday October 6 in federal case
A preliminary hearing for Edwards, who claims United States officer status, is scheduled for Friday October 6. Edwards has hired Ira Englehart with assistance from the Portland US attorney and H J Snively to prosecute. Local authorities seek credentials to clarify the officer claim amid a mysterious dispute. Sheriff Grant and Justice Taggard pursue proper disposition as Edwards appears eager for arrest and jail.
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Edward
Edwards
United States
Ira ¥. Englehart
Portland
H. J. Snively
Grant
Justice Taggard
Yakima
Oklahoma City Clerk Seeks Salary Reform
Charles E B Hunter chief clerk in the district court of Oklahoma City plans to resign citing exorbitant office fees. He urged a $3500 yearly salary for court clerks after reporting $6000 in fees in 90 days, claiming a wholesale theft of litigants. He is a former Rough Rider and owes his post to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Hunter
District Court of
Oklahoma City
Department of Justice
Hunter
Roosevelt
Chicago Chronicle
Keen contest for top green fruit exhibit prize sparks mis understanding
Spokane report on Sept 28 describes a close contest between North Yakima and R. A. Jones for first in the highest scoring green fruit exhibit class. Judges and competitors disagreed over the winner by a single mark, with a mistaken result contributing to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
J. Neely
Mr. Neely
North Yakima
Cosgrove
Neely
Spokane
R. A. Jones
Dust Spray Outperforms Liquid in Apple Orchards
J. M. Brown endorses the dust spray as a superior preventive for cooling moths in apples. He promises $10 for ten hours work to prove ten wormy apples in his orchard, notes lower cost and labor needs, and cites trial spraying from June to September with strong results. He mentions a Euclid user reporting losses under 0.1 percent and urges adoption. Julius Caesar reference and Herbine medicine appear as unrelated notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
the Herald
Paris
E. J. Stuart
Euclid
Breeding Discharged In Draft Case
J A Breeding was discharged after cashing a $65.75 draft sent to John Allen Breeding. The bank cashier could not identify him, and evidence failed to convict. J T Hedges handled the general delivery window when the letter with the draft was delivered to the recipient.
September Land Office Activity Shows Heavy Homestead Entries
The September report notes 126 entries overall. Original homestead 61, final homestead 15, original desert land 45, cash sales 5, with the original homestead totaling 9191.95 in value.
Land Entry Totals and Cash Receipts Reported
The report lists homestead entries totaling 2169 acres and 8713.38 acres for desert land entries. Cash sales total 842.99 acres. Total cash receipts from entry fees and sales amount to 4828.83 dollars. Including other cash receipts for filing plats railroad selections and testimony the monthly total reaches 5145.73 dollars.
Beware of imitations Foley’s Honey and Tar in yellow package
Foley & Co Chicago origins honey and tar throat remedy warns of imitations with similar names. Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold at North Yakima Drug Store run by A D Sloan. Refuse substitutes as best cough and cold remedy. Product listed with 19 2 eod notice.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
North Yakima
A. D. Sloan
Diptheria Claims Child Of County Clerk Day Family
The infant daughter of County Clerk J. W. Day and his wife died Thursday night after diphtheria. The burial took place at Tahoma cemetery yesterday as friends sent flowers and sympathy. The family expresses deep sorrow and gratitude for the support from neighbors.
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J. W. Day
Tahoma
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Secretary of Agriculture
Cer
Pierce
Earth
Dr. Pierce
Cierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Vinci
Fredil, Janeck
Drugegist
R. Paxton Co
Boston
Mass
The
Central Committee
A.D. Sloan
Napoleon Bonaparte
Austerlitz
Ballard
A. C. Pitts
Rodessa
Hollister
Case
Datig
Wrangle
J. MM. Brown
Julius Caesar
Carrie Austin
Hollon
Kansas
Land Officea
Diptheria
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
W. C. McBride
Third St
Portland, OR
St. Paul
Kansas City
Billings
St. Louis
A. D. Charlton
Portland, Oregon
M.S. Meeks
Oregon
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Atlantic Coast
J.R. Nagel
T. P.A
1St Avenue
McMorra Portland
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