Campaign of Speech Making Across Three Parties
Republicans hold Toppenish rally while Democrats meet in Wenus and Yakima City and Prohibitionists speak in Sunnyside. Mie Hanson campaigns for Republicans. Dr Granville Lowther speaks for Democrats. W. I. Huxtable and Will H. Everett head Prohibition outreach. Political events run through early November with key rallies and speeches by Jones, Caton, Pattison and Piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toppenish
Wenus
Yakima City
Sunnyside
Mie Hanson
T. J. Wilson
North Yakima
Hanson
Wapato
Parker
Henson
Seattle
Granville Lowther
Venus
Hatfield
W. I. Huxtable
Prohibition
Will H. Everett
Spokane
Yakima Theatre
Jones
Piles
A. S. Caton
Olympia
John Pattison
Indiana Bride Weds Washington Rancher After Mail Courtship
Miss Lizzie Catt of Petersburg Indiana married W. J. Moore a Blue Creek Stevens county Washington rancher in Spokane after a brief mail courtship. They had never met before her arrival by westbound train accompanied by Miss Fowler. The wedding by Rev. H Edward Mills followed Moore's request for a rapid match and they plan to live at Blue Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Lizzie Catt
Petersburg
Ind
W. J. Moore
Blue Creek
Stevens County
Washington
H. Edward Mills
Miss Catt
Miss Fowler
M. Catt
Moore
Two Washington Constitutional Amendments on November Ballot
The state will vote on two amendments. Section 16 of Article 1 would allow condemning private land for ditches drains flumes and timber rights of way. Article 7 would grant legislature power to regulate assessment taxation and collection removing former constitutional limits. If approved these changes await the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Crocker
Secretary of State
State Tax Commission
Rankin Funeral Held for Arthur G Rankin at Local Episcopal Church
Funeral services were held Saturday for Arthur G Rankin son of Mr and Mrs George S Rankin at the Episcopal church with Rev Maurice J Bywater officiating. Cadets from Shattuck Military School and Fairbault faculty sent floral tributes while 250 cadets escorted the casket and saluted. Rankin born in St Cloud Minn 20 attended Vashon College and Shattuck Military college where he was active in athletics and student life. He was beloved by younger students who nicknamed him Dad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Rankin
George S. Rankin
Episcopal Church
Maurice J. Bywater
Missoula
Hester Gilman
Fairbault
Shattuck Military School
Faitrhbault
Minn
Artur Gilman Rankin
St. Cloud
Vashon College
Tacoma
Shattuck Military College
Shattuck
Alaska Miner Hero or Careless Savior Revealed
Seattle reports Steve Campbell, an Alaska miner with seven rescues, as a plain man turned hero. He repeatedly dives to save others from peril including a drowning baby and a drowning woman, claiming it is simple luck, while bearing a sizable gold dust stake from his Alaska mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Steve Campbell
Alaska
Steve
Wen
Koyokuk
Electric Bitters Prove Worth to Civil War Vet
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He says the remedy is worth more than five hundred dollars. Available for 60 cents at C C Case's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
C. C. Case
Secretary Turner Reports From Sunnyside Y M C A Visit
Secretary Turner of the Y M C A returned from Sunnyside where he spoke at the Christian Endeavor convention on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Sunnyside
Christian Endeavor Convention
City Considers Half Mile Extension of Trunk Sewer
The Yakima city council reviewed a 2500 foot 18 inch trunk sewer extension to reach the river and improve sanitation. Estimated cost is about 5000 dollars, replacing a 14 inch line that drains into a bayou near Sumach park. Plans and specifications will be prepared for the next meeting while other public improvements and right of way efforts proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima River
Forman
Sumach Park
Maple Street
Sixth
Tenth Streets
Janeck
North First
A Streets
Smith
A Street
North First Avenue
Shaw
C Street
North Front Street
Lincoln Avenue
Pettijohn and Bush
North End
Reception by Japan Perfect and Heartfelt Across Fleet Visit
The American fleet is greeted with the heartiest reception in Japan with English speaking guides for sailors. Admiral Sperry calls the welcome meticulously planned and lasting impressions are made on crew members as they tour Tokyo and Yokohama. Sailors from both nations mingle peacefully and expect a palace audience for Sperry on Tuesday.
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Tokio
Japan
Hampton Roads
Admial Sperry
Associated Press
Yokoham
Yokohama
Sperry
Imperial Palace
Taft Launches New York Campaign Tour in Baltimore Newark and Wilmington
Taft campaigned across Newark Wilmington and Baltimore delivering forceful speeches to large enthusiastic crowds signaling a combative tone for New York next week. The stop sequence showcased high energy and broad public support. King’s Little Liver Pills advertised in the piece as a health product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Taft
New York City
Empire State
Newark
Wilmington
Yakima Delegation to Attend Kennewick Good Roads Meet
Yakima county plans a large delegation to attend the Washington State Good Roads association annual meeting in Kennewick on November 19. Leaders W L Steinweg and W B Newcomb organize attendees amid events with county engineers and the state road improvement advisory commission also meeting. Activities include river boat trip, Kennewick hospitality, and a celebratory ball as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Good Roads Association
Kennewick
Yakima County
W. L. Steinweg
W. B. Newcomb
State Association of County Engineers
Advisory Commission For State Road Improvement
Benton County Good Roads Association
Columbia River
Rushing Paving Work Delays Ahead of Cold Weather
With cold weather approaching the west side paving is rushed. Grading nearly done except for a block and a half, cement laid over three quarters of West Yakima avenue, and brick laying nearly finished for two blocks. If two weeks of good weather remain, completion is expected without danger or damage.
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Yakima Avenue
Calendar of jury trials announced for November term
Dates for the first jury trials in the superior court fall term were announced. Criminal cases run November 6 7 and 8 followed by civil cases. The first civil action is William Silvers v Shafford set for November 10 with other civil suits on November 10 12 and 13.
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Preble
State of Washington
Charles Edwards
Dick Hill
David Enyart
James Sweeney
Edward E. Edwards
J. A. Collins
Stephen A. Polter
Frank Simons
William Silvers
N. W. Shafford
C. H. Stein
J. E. Roberts
D.L. Crowder
J. B. Lahar
A. J. Smith
Toppenish
Alice M. Wilgus
Walter J. Reed
E. F. Bohanan
J. C. Bohanan
Washington Statue Thrown Into Lake at Lugano Quay
A bronze statue of George Washington was removed from the quay monument in Lugano Switzerland and apparently cast into Lake Lugano by rowdies. Locals condemn the act as an outrage. the statue dated 1851 was once owned by an American resident and later purchased by the municipality. Exclusive agency Security Stock Remedies at Camp's Westside Drug Store. Open all night, we never close.
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Lugano
Switzerland
George Washington
Camp
Westside
Prohibition Leaders Plan Sticker Campaign in Yakima
Yakima county prohibition leaders announce a general sticker campaign to boost voter support for candidates on the general election ballot. The focus will be on the state senatorial race with W I Hux as nominee, using glue strip stickers to persuade voters. Names of candidates are not yet announced but expected to mirror those filed for the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Yakima County
W. I. Huxtable
Plan Yakima Summer Colony Gains Islandale Purchases
Plans for Islandale on Lopez Island Puget Sound reveal a growing Yakima summer fringe with fifty local men already buying parcels of the 700 acre tract. Names include Charles E. Heath Dr A J Helton E E Kelso Tom Martin J L Hughes and Alex Helton among others from Ellensburg and Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islandale
Lopez Island
Puget Sound
Charles E. Heath
A. J. Helton
E. E. Kelso
Tom Martin
J. L. Hughes
Alex Helton
Ellensburg
Walla Walla
Lopez Islands
Yakima
Anacortes
Victoria
San Juan Island
Seattle
Attendance soars in North Yakima public schools
North Yakima public schools report higher attendance in the first month of the school year, totaling 2111 students, 165 more than last year. The breakdown lists 953 boys and 820 girls in grades, 135 boys and 203 girls in high school, with 126 parent, superintendent, and patron visits noted and marked punctuality in Capitol Hill Modern addition Summit View Columbia Central rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Supt
D. C. Reed
Board of Education
Capitol Hill
Summit View
Columbia
Central
Three Siphon Contracts Opened for Mabton Project
Three siphon contracts tied to Mabton work were let by the reclamation service. H W Holden of Portland received 4382 dollars for excavation. David H Wilson of Mabton was awarded 6915 dollars for excavation. George C Clark of Richland got 5040 dollars for flume construction. Cider mill offers tanks at one quarter the cost of barrels to save refuse apples.
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Mabton
Reclamation Service
H. W. Holden
Portland
David H. Wilson
George C. Clark
Richland
Better Country Roads Aid Rural Mail Service
Businessmen urge farmers on rural mail routes 1 2 3 and 4 to scrape and grade roads along their property using uniform grades. Aimed at quick, low cost improvement to keep mail service from being disrupted by mud and winter storms, drainage would be enhanced by a higher center and sloping sides. The idea echoes successful programs in other parts of Oregon.
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Oregon
Stolen money returned after peculiar night theft
William H. Schaeffer reported a room theft at the Central lodging house, where $54.75 in a buckskin sack was taken from his trousers. He later found the sack in the lining of his trousers, with two $20 gold pieces and other coins, suggesting the thief hid the money inside the lining. Mayer and Deputy Sheriff Grant investigated and noted the odd recovery before Schaeffer returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mayer
William H. Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Mayer
Schaffer
Aver
Grant
Mr. Mayer
India Mail Seeks Yakima Irrigation Details
A letter from M. A. Peacock of Sholapur India asks for information about Yakima's irrigation works. The letter, sent to E. E. Ellis in Seattle, was forwarded to North Yakima for distribution, reflecting wide international interest in Yakima Valley projects.
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M. A. Peacock
Sholapur
India
Yakima Valley
E. E. Ellis
Oregon River Navigation Company
Union Pacific
Harriman
Seattle
North Yakima
Peacock
Europe
Egypt
China
Japan
Hawaii
Australia
Yakima Commercial Club
Yakima
Voters consider Selleck for Yakima County school chief
A 25 year veteran educator campaigns for school superintendent. Selleck presents 41 11 W F F as his address and request for voters support in Yakima County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
W. F. F. Selleck
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Arthur Rankin
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
King’s
C. W. Camp
West Side
Tate
Yakima County Association
Judge Preble
Superior Court
Wilgus
Reed
Washington Monument
PLAN
Supt. Reed
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