Czar of Bulgaria Makes Triumphal Entry in Capital
Prince Ferdinand entering Sofia as Czar of Bulgaria sparks patriotic fervor while European powers discuss a conference on Near East crisis. Britain moderates stance. Austria clings to non intervention. Turkey signals moves with naval arrivals at Salonika amid broader peace efforts.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Conference of Powers
Near East
Tose
Bosnia
Austria
Salonika
Samoa
Turkey
Greece
Servia
Servian National Assembly
Detroit Becomes Real Contender in World Series Race
Detroit defeats Chicago 8 to 3 in a decisive victory. Manager Jennings shuffled the lineup, moving Schaeffer to second base and Coughlin to third, while Mullin pitched effectively, limiting the Cubs to seven scattered hits.
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Chicago
Detroit
Jennings
Downs
Schaeffer
Coughlin
Mullin
Mother praises Vinol for child’s recovery and appetite
Mrs. A. G. Tyson of Livermore California reports a five year old girl with poor appetite nervousness and fatigue improved after using Vinol cod liver oil medicine. The letter says Vinol removes the oily taste while delivering medicinal elements and urges other mothers to try Vinol. Sold in North Yakima by Fred L. Janeck.
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A. G. Tyson
Livermore
Cal
Vinci
North
Yakima
Fred L. Janeck
Federated Clubs Elect Officers in Washington State
The Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs elected officers at its morning session in Bellingham. Winners include Mrs. S. H. Jennings of Seattle first vice president and Mrs. John C. Pringle of Port Townsend second vice president. Mrs. E. G. Jewett of Bellingham was recording secretary and Mrs. N. B. Coffman of Chehalis auditor. Mrs. Solon Shedd of Pullman became second trustee with Mrs. Jewett garnering the highest votes, 95. the president Mrs. H. W. Allen of Spokane and the corresponding secretary were reappointed.
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Bellingham
Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs
S. H. Jennings
Seattle
John C. Pringle
Port Townsend
E. G. Jewett
N. B. Coffman
Chehalis
Solon Shedd
Pullman
E. G
Seattle Delegation Debates Presidency At Biennial Convention
W. P. Harper led opposition to the custom of granting the presidency and corresponding secretaryship to the entertaining city. The Seattle delegation remained split through the convention with one faction seeking to seize the chief offices next year in Seattle where the convention and election will be held in a biennial cycle.
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W. P. Harper
Seattle
Rankin and High Line Canal Plans Revealed
Selah Moxee Canal Co to build a two mile flume through Selah gap. George S Rankin to construct a high line ditch drawing water from the big canal for irrigated hillside near Highland Hop yards nine miles from the city. Assessments will start when Rankin begins using water. contract letting anticipated in winter.
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Selah-Moxee Canal Company
Selah Gap
George S. Rankin
Court House
Moxee
Rankin
Canal Company
Selah
Highland Hop Company
High Line
Wherry Receives London Estate Windfall for 1000 Pounds
W. W. Wherry a local musician and amateur actor, famed in city musical circles, received a cable from London relatives directing him to claim an estate yielding about 1000 pounds. He plans to return for about eighteen months while continuing his theater work.
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W. W. Wherry
First Methodist
London
Wherry
Weisberger Restraining Order Over Water Plant Sale
Judge Preble issued a restraining order against Theodore Weisberger stopping disposal of Yakima Canal and Reservoir Company pumping plant machinery. Horace R. Wells filed suit alleging sale would reduce water flow to irrigated lands under the Congdon canal. Bond of 500 dollars was required and placed on record.
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Theodore Weisberger
Preble
Yakima Canal and Reservoir Company
Congdon Canal
Horace R. Wells
Yakima Canal & Reservoir Company
New Trial Granted in Miller Gage Railway Death Case
Judge Preble grants a new trial for Melissa Miller widow against North Pacific Railway over 1907 death of her husband at Cle Elum. Jury to hear contributory negligence anew. case valued at 35000 dollars and awaited by public and litigants.
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Preble
Melissa Josephine Miller
North Pacific Railway Company
Miller
Cle Elum
William M. Thompson
Henry J. Snively
Rider is Injured in Front Street Collision
Miss Van De Arde of R F D No 3 sustained slight injuries after her horse collided with a fast buggy at the corner of B and Front streets. She was taken to the hospital. no serious injuries expected. A hotel bus driver, driving recklessly on Yakima avenue and Front, nearly struck pedestrians, laughing as people dodged the wheels.
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Miss van de Arde
Yakima Avenue
Boomer Delivers Socialist Address After Police Meeting
George E. Boomer socialist candidate for governor faced police intervention after issuing a call to rally on Yakima avenue and First street. He then spoke from a fish box at Chestnut and First street for two hours following talks with Councilman Miller and Chief Short.
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North
Yakima
Yakima Avenue
First Street
George E. Boomer
State of Washington
Miller
Short
Chestnut and
First and
Boomer
Varian
Boomer Promotes Socialism Amid Crowded Public Address
The crowd gathered near a hotel corner as police watched the outskirts. Boomer contrasted his remarks with a courthouse speech, presenting a nonviolent, concise case for socialism and its benefits. A collection was taken and socialist literature sold after the address, with a plan to speak in Ellensburg that night. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertises relief for coughs and colds.
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Boomer
Court House
Ellens-burg
C. W. Camp
West Side
Trans Miss Congress adjourns after policy approval
San Francisco delegates to the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress adjourned sine die after endorsing broad west resources policies and entrusting the new officers with the organization. The postal parcels measure failed amid opposition aimed at blocking lower transport rates by government versus rail or express firms.
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San Francisco
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
Congress Adopts Woman Suffrage Resolution
The day featured President Walsh and new officers with resolutions backing a Pacific steamship line to Panama and Central America, expanded merchant marine, two west coast navy yards, river and harbor improvements, a $50,000,000 yearly Lakes to Gulf waterways fund, water and forest rights protection, tariff revision, and domestic sugar protection. The congress closed with unanimous support for woman suffrage.
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Walsh
Pacific Coast
Panama
Central American
West
Lakes
The
Gulf
Congress
Great Strides for Yakima in 1908 Building Boom
Clancey M. Lewis editor of the Pacific Builder and Engineer visits Yakima Valley and notes a strong industrial push. He predicts at least 300 new structures totaling over one million dollars in valuation by year end. North Yakima's building activity is described as one of the greatest for a western city of its size. An unrelated medical plug for ManZan Pile Remedy appears at the end.
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Clancey M. Lewis
The
Pacific Builder
Engineer
Seatzie
Northwest
Yakima Valley
Lewis
North Yakima
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Pfeister
Chance
Mullins
Cubs
Federated Clubs
Rankin and High Line Canal
Selah- Moxee Company
Sary
England
Weisburger
North Yakima Canal and Reservoir Company
Miller Gage
Police
What Is
Castoria
Centaur Company
TY Murray Street
New York City
West Side Druggist
Gdésenen Claine
S. van Vliet, Prin
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