Ridder charges Taft blunder on wood pulp tariff shift
Herman Ridder president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association says Taft was misled by designers on the Mann committee and House plan. He warns the $3.75 tariff will curb Canadian wood pulp exports and push the US toward a trade war with Canada, risking $285 million yearly.
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Chicago
Taft
Congress
Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Ridder
Mann
House
Canada
United States
Alaska Local Government Debate Divides Taft Opinion
Charles Alden of Sitka argues for territorial self rule in Alaska. He notes six years of residency, compares Alaska to western states at admission, and asserts the territory has communities large enough for local government. He praises frontier citizens and supports Taft’s confidence in Alaska's capacity.
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Alaska
Taft
Charles Alden
Sitka
North
Yakima
Mr. Alden
Portola Festival Opens With Royal Reception In San Francisco
On the first Portola night in San Francisco Queen Virgilis and Don Gaspar DePortola hosted an official reception for foreign ministers and officers. War ships lit the bay while searchlights swept the city in a blaze of light.
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San Francisco
Virgilis
Don Gaspar DePortola
Mortland Mill Prepares to Market Apple Vinegar
Apples began arriving at the Mortland Manufacturing company mill this week. Sam Mortland, in charge, stated Tuesday the plant expects to do a fair business this fall as it starts the first apple vinegar production at the facility.
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Mortland Manufacturing Company
Sam Mortland
Valley cider and vinegar plant marks expansion
Mortland brothers and local capitalists completed what is claimed as the largest cider and vinegar factory west of Chicago. A light fruit crop reduced expectations, but a codlin moth infestation led to high fruit sale to the factory. Grapes will also be handled, with plans for a grape juice plant if demand warrants.
Cannon attacks Cummins in Illinois address
Speaker Cannon denounced insurgents in congress and defended his election against a Tam many deal. He claimed Cummins seeks alliance with Bryan and will push tariff revision to fit his views. He argued seven senators and 20 House members opposing the tariff split the party under Cummins and La Follette.
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Elgin
Cannon
Congress
Illinois
Tammany
Iowa
Cummins
Bryan
House
Cummins and LaFollette
Zillah Welcomes First National Bank Incorporation
The town of Zillah organized the First National Bank with capital stock of 25000 and 81 stockholders after a formal incorporation. A social hour followed the proceedings, celebrating the new banking venture amid news of railroad interest in the Yakima valley.
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Zillah
First National Bank
Yakima Valley
Yakima County Wins Top Award At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Yakima county received the grand prize for a booth at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. W. L. Wright reported the Yakima display earned special gold medals for alfalfa hay honey and vinegar. Fruit and plate display awards were not yet announced when he departed the fair.
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Yakima County
W. L. Wright
Yakima
Russian guards mobilized for Finland occupation
A report circulated that orders were issued to mobilize the first army corps of the Russian guard to occupy Finland if needed to press a demand for 4 million dollars for national defense. The investigation found the report premature but confirmed the possible occupation plan.
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ST. Petersburg
Finland
Anti Saloon Vote Planned for December 30 in North Yakima
Civic Federation backs the anti saloon movement with two meetings already held. North Yakima will vote on December 30 after petitions showing thirty percent support, with a strong committee ready to canvass and leverage city primaries and registration work. Nearby towns Sunnyside Prosser Mabton Toppenish show momentum toward dry rulings across the Yakima valley.
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North Yakima
Civic Federation
Yakima Valley
Sunnyside
Prosser
Mabton
Yakima
Yakima Canyon
Wiley Bros. Ship 40 Carloads of Hay to Seattle
Wiley Bros. of Ahtanum are hauling and shipping 40 carloads of Yakima hay to Seattle. Cars aren’t arriving as fast as hoped, but a strong outflow shows growth in the community’s development needs. Hay supply remains fair, demand is good, and prices satisfy growers. A number of Yakima growers are now shipping.
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Messrs. Wiley
Wiley Bros
Seattle
Yakima
Capture Half of Republic in Nicaragua Revolt
BLUE FIELDS Oct 19 More than half of the Republic of Nicaragua is in the hands of the revolutionists. Confirmatory dispatches show Rivas Corinto and San Juan Del Sur have fallen to the insurgents.
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Republic
Republic of Nicaragua
Rivas Corinto
San Juan del Sur
Pioneers to Meet Friday in City Anniversary Plan
The Commercial club committee to observe Yakima's twenty fifth anniversary met Monday and called about 200 city pioneers to convene Friday evening at the club rooms for preliminary celebration arrangements.
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The
Commercial Club
Phil Ditter
Campaign for Many Changes Initiated by Protestant Churches
New York October 19. Combined Protestant churches of the United States announce a nationwide campaign starting next year using newspapers magazines and billboard advertising to alert the public to pressing social economic and religious problems.
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New York
United States
Licenses to Hunt Issued by County Auditor
The county auditor issued hunting licenses to Garratt Zimmerman and James Walters, both residents of North Yakima.
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Garrat Zimmerman
James Walters
North Yakima
Power Line to Supply Zillah with 200 Horsepower
Strahorn Company plans a new power transmission line from the main line to Zillah to supply 200 horsepower for irrigation and small plants. North Yakima officials and Cr. H. Furman of Zillah expect over 80 horsepower to be used immediately, with contracts to be signed and equipment ordered for the 1910 irrigation season.
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Cr. H. Furman
Zillah
North
Yakima
Arrowsmith
Furman
State Will Bury Convict Brother In Penitentiary Grounds
Responding to a telegram from Oregon authorities, John Duncan of North Yakima said he had no disposal requests for George Duncan the convict shot in the battle with five escaped prisoners. Oregon will bury the body in the penitentiary burial grounds. the brother operates a second hand store in North Yakima.
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Oregon
George Duncan
John Duncan
North Yakima
Johnson
Yakima
Penitentiary
Gaynor speaks in Tigers' Den in Tammany Hall
New York reports that W. J. Gaynor, Democratic nominee for mayor, spoke in Tammany Hall to a large audience in a typical ratification meeting. Otto T. Barnard, Republican candidate, delivered four Harlem speeches on a brisk pace while Hearst took a rest.
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New York
W. J. Gaynor
Tammany Hall
Gaynor
Manhattan
Otto T. Barnard
Harlem
Hearst
Russian Emperor Nicholas Arrives in Turin Amid Vast Security
Preparing for Nicholas in Turin on October 24 the Russian emperor will travel with King Victor Emmanuel and queen as troops and police concentrate for the anniversary of the royal marriage unprecedented security surrounds the visit.
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Turin
Nicholas
Victor Emmanuel
Miss Wheaton Leaves Morris Friend Visit
Miss Mary Wheaton of Morris Minnesota, a former school friend of Mrs. C Roy King who has been visiting at Mrs. King's home, started on her return east last evening.
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Mary Wheaton
Morris, Minn
C. Roy King
Taft Takes Restful Ranch Vacation In Golf And Silence
President Taft began a three day stay on his brother’s ranch with morning golf and a relaxed afternoon. He said he would enjoy not speaking for his dinner and wished the vacation could last longer than three days.
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Gregory
Taft
Helton Explains Health Department Expense Change
Dr A J Helton states 1909 expenses cut to 6400 from 12000 reflect structural shifts. Street sweeping moved from health dept to a separate unit in 1909, costing about 900 monthly in 1908 with twelve sweepers. Nurses' bill cited as guaranteed by another official. council approved despite objections. Authorities say 1908 and 1909 balances show little difference despite changes.
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Nywening
Health Department
A. J. Helton
Helton
Panic halts government plane for fuel lapse
In College Park Maryland on October 19 a government aeroplane flown by Lieutenant Lahr had its motor stop at 25 feet. A private, who failed to replenish gasoline after yesterday's flights, caused the issue. Five instruction flights were conducted today.
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College Park
Lahr
Greenlander Rasmussen Supports Cook Pole Theory
Captain Schouby reports Knud Rasmussen the explorer in Greenland believes Captain Cook reached the pole after examining 37 Cape Yoke Eskimos who met Cook's Eskimo companions Ntukishook and Ahwelah. Rasmussen plans to travel to the United States with the two Eskimos, sharing details from letters to his wife and father.
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Copenhagen
Cook
Taft Plans Quiet Ranch Visit With Golf Ducks
Taft arrived at Gregory Texas for a four day stay on Charles P. Taft’s ranch and said he would enjoy leisure activities, playing golf each morning and riding in the afternoons with a possible duck hunt. In El Paso The Times previews plans for a post presidency Mexico tour by Taft and his wife, discussed with Diaz.
Nelson Goes 10 Chicago Boosting Candidate Named
W N Nelson of this city was chosen Tuesday night by the valley committee to represent Yakima at the Chicago and Minneapolis exhibits next month. Several candidates vied for the post, and Nelson’s selection followed careful consideration. He is expected to depart for the East at week’s end to be there when the fruit arrives. The job of boosting Yakima valley is valued by the group, with Nelson backed by the local commercial club. The Chicago show opens November 20.
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W. N. Nelson
Valley Committee
Yakima
Chicago
Minneapolis
Nelson
East
Yakima Valley
W. O. Irish
North Yakima
Howard Wright
Fruitvale
Angus
Prosser
Maj. Stamm
McCurdy
Zillah
Peril to Representative Government Warned by Wisconsin Speaker
Kate ert M. Liz Fotlette of Wisconsin warns Spokane that representative government dangers threaten the nation. She cites growth of private corporations and boards of directors as key shifts that began a century ago and culminated in large railroad and transportation consolidations controlled by a few men.
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Kateert M
Liz Fotlette
Bretenenetor
Wisconsin
Spokane
Goovertine
Ath
Gal Poartner
Puntey
Prem Heemune
Traethon
Transehises Ame Etearn
Bank Closed at Ogden Agency amid Examiner Oversight
Ogden Oct 19 The local Japanese American bank is now under state bank examiner control. Depositors faced unease as a crowd gathered at the entrance while officials said the suspension stems from the parent bank in San Francisco and the Los Angeles branch yesterday and is temporary.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
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Brothers Ranch
Texas
Windy City
LA Follett
Ogden
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