Narrow Escape From Death In Yakima Canyon
James Rowan watchman for the Northern Pacific railway was struck by a westbound engine while riding a velocipede in Yakima canyon last Friday night. He was hurled 75 feet, suffered two broken ribs and bruises, but recovered and went about his duties the next day. He is about 55 and had no prior accidents in nearly two years on the job.
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Rowan
James Rowan
Northern Pacific Railway
Yakima Canyon
Yakima
Watch Recovered From Seattle Pawn Shop
Wallace B Williams secretary treasurer Yakima Milling Co recovered gold watch stolen during the week before the fair. Watch found by Seattle police and given up after Williams paid 40 to the pawn broker to reclaim it. He plans replevin if needed. Police know the robbers operating in Seattle.
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Wallace B. Williams
Yakima Milling Co
W. W. Robertson
Seattle
Williams
Dam headgate work readying Union ditch improvements
Orlando Beck completed a brush and basalt rock dam at the Union ditch headgate to last several years. The project precedes spring repairs including cleaning the ditch and adding new laterals to improve water supply for gardens and lawns in the city south end. The Workmen lodge marked its 33rd anniversary with a program led by Master Workman Badger and a social dinner hosted by the Degree of Honor. Robert Mains of Sunnyside escaped a 50 foot fall while working on a well as it reached 68 feet deep.
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Orlando Beck
Union Ditch
Lodge of Workmen
Workman
Badger
Robert Mains
Sunnyside
Bot
Rope accident injures man and leaves him out of work
The rope on the windlass slipped causing a man to fall to the bottom. His left shoulder was dislocated and he suffered internal injuries. William Boone released the rope and helped pull him up. The injured man, Mr. Mains, is recovering but will be unable to work for some time.
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Tom
William Boone
Mr. Mains
Sheep Men Meet Over John Little Case Infected Sheep Quarantine
The Washington Wool Growers Association met to discuss John Little of Oregon for shipping scab infected sheep into the county. A information was filed against Little and James Wright, with hearing set and bail fixed at 500 dollars. They waived further hearing for trial at the next term of superior court. The association passed a unanimous resolution praising reserve officials and pledging support to enforce Rainier forest reserve rules.
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Washington Wool Growers’ Association
John Little
Oregon
Guthrie
Little
James Wright
J. C. MacCrimmon
Wright
Superior Court
Washington Wool Growers, Association
North Yakima
Wash
Mount Rainier Forest Reserve
D. B. Sheller
Tacoma
Ralph K. Nichols
Department
Rainier Reserve
Appeal Refused In Scholes Case
In a Monday hearing Judge Rudkin refused to admit the petitioners prayer for trial in superior court. Mrs Scholes faced a preliminary hearing before Justice J A Taggard on the charge of shooting Alvin Richmond. The case was dismissed for insufficient evidence for jury conviction.
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Scholes
Rudkin
Superior Court
Guthrie
North Yakima School Board Votes for New Black Boards
The North Yakima school board met in regular session Monday night. Prof. Plumb urged buying new black boards for the 7th and 8th grade rooms, with the hyloplate board recommended as best. Bills approved include Atkinson and Mentzer 60.40, Lombard and Horsley 59.60, F. Welch 13.40, E. G. Peck 44.50. Enrollment Monday totaled 922 across High School 322 Central 340 Columbia 260. For sale: seven room house on South Fourth street with barn and outbuildings, city water. inquiries at 108 South Fourth. 41-tf
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North Yakima
Plumb
Atkinson & Mentzer
Lombard & Horsley
F. Welch
E. G. Peck
City Council Chooses Fire Alarm System Purchase
The fire committee decided to buy the alarm system as Councilman Hall suggested. Electrical Manufacturing Co of Minneapolis was contacted and replied that installation can be done for up to $200.
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Electrical Manufacturing Co of
Minneapolis
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Majestic
Wilson
Yakima Hartware Company
Wheeler & Wilson
Mmse Nees
Robert E. Smith
Black Cat Hosiery
J. J. MacDonald
W. Celebrated
Doctor Bonney
Second St
Schott’s Grocery Dept
School Board
South Fourth Street
James
Mumnyside Land
Sunnyside Valley
Sunnyside Canal
Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington Lrcation Co
H. B. Scudder
North Yakima, Wash
Side Street
D. R. Barton the Hardware Man
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