Forest fires devastate towns around Duluth and flood shelters
Fires scorch Chisholm and surrounding communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, destroying Chisholm and threatening Hibbing Scanlon and Naswank while forcing thousands to flee. Refugees are moved toward Hibbing as trains evacuate Wrenshall and other areas amid a million dollar plus loss and widespread homelessness.
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Duluth
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chisholm
Minn
Messabi Iron Range
Hibbing
Douglas County
Renshaw
Bayfield
Wis
Great Northern
Naswank
Buhl
Hibbing and Scanlon
Burglary Scare At Diteman Residence
Police responded to the Diteman home on North Naches Avenue after occupants reported burglars Saturday evening. Officer Perry conducted a thorough attic to basement search and found no intruder, noting all doors and windows were securely locked from the inside.
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Diteman
Naches Avenue
North Naches Avenue
Perry
Hindu visitor from Bombay attacks U S conditions
Hindu lecturer Humar Rasu, a Bombay resident and university graduate, visits North Yakima on a three month USA lecture tour. He calls American conditions deplorable and criticizes police and hotel clerks as abominable, dismissing reporters with scorn before planning further talks. A rent notice for a 20 acre Sunnyside ranch appears after.
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Humar Rasu
Bombay
University
Yakima
Rasu
Atlantic
India
Washington
British Columbia
America
Quer
Confess to Bicycle Theft Ring In Superior Court
Harvey Perras and Oscar Zackerson confessed to involvement in the theft of twenty five bicycles before Judge Preble in the superior court. The case outlines their admission and the ongoing proceedings.
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Harvey Perras
Oscar Zackerson
Widow recounts husband’s murder on porch in Omaha
Mrs. Frederick T. Austin describes finding her husband Rustin shot dead on his front porch after a late night, insisting he was murdered and seeking a full investigation. Miss Leona Bonnell, also known as Mrs A Rice, is arrested in connection with Dr. Austin’s death, admitting she was last with him before he reached his home.
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Omaha
Frederick T. Austin
Fred
Rustin
Leona Bonnell
A. Rice
Austin
Des Moines
Fire Rips Rawhide Business District Leaving Town Homeless
A devastating blaze in Rawhide destroyed three quarters of a million dollars in property, forcing several thousand residents into homelessness. The fire began at 9:30 in Dr. Garner's office and spread across eight blocks, threatening the entire town before dynamite halted the flames.
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Rawhide
Dr. Garner
Rawhide Drug Company
Golden Grain Granules Promises Nourishment for All
In a valley appeal the product is pitched as a 100 percent pure cereal coffee. It tastes and smells like coffee yet nourishes men women and children. Children are urged to drink it as a right and grocers in North Yakima can stock it via Yakima Grocery Co. Fourteen thousand people reportedly loved it at Pure Food shows. tf TONOPAH Sept 4 A public meeting raised 5000 dollars after the Rawhide fire and 15 autos departed with supplies for the scene via Tonopah and Goldfields Railroad to Minaud for the final forty mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Grocery Co
North Yakima
Tonopah
Rawhide
Tonopah and Goldfields
Minaud
Jones Asked Ten Stump East In 1908 Campaign
Congressman Wesley L. Jones of Seattle is invited by eastern Republican leaders and Taft campaign managers to stump for the ticket. A telegram from Joseph M. Dixon, chairman of the speakers' committee, dated Chicago September 7, asks when Jones can speak for the campaign and where he wishes to go.
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Wesley L. Jones
East
Taft
Joseph M. Dixon
Republican National Committee
Chicago
W. L. Jones
Seattle
Jos. M. Dixon
Salvation Army Fund Drive Aids Rescue Homes North Yakima
Captain C. J. Jenkins of the Selvetion Army in North Yakima issues an open letter urging a new fund solicitation. He outlines Rescue Homes and Children and Industrial Homes helping thousands annually, notes two rescue cases near, and thanks Yakima Valley supporters for past favors while seeking continued generosity.
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C. J. Jenkins
Selvetion Army
North
Yakima
Yakima Morning Herald
Salvation Army
1Akima
Paving Delayed by Brick Supply Shortage
The Northern Pacific cannot supply enough cars to haul bricks for paving. Six cars arrived Thursday, enough for about two days of work. Denny Clay says they cannot procure more cars and empties pass through town weekly, delaying completion before cold weather.
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Northern Pacific
Denny Clay Company
McCarthy Writes Again From Prison Solitude
Thomas McCarthy, now back in Michigan City to serve his term, sends a hopeful letter to Captain Jenkins of the Salvation Army. He expresses no despair and plans a useful life after release, asking readers to remember him fondly.
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North Yakima
Thomas McCarthy
Michigan City
Ind
Captain Jenkins
Salvation Army
McCarthy
Doctor Finn Endorses Foeys Kidney Cure at Boonsboro
Dr Thomas Finn of Boonsboro Missouri a 32 year medical veteran says he has tried every prescription for kidney and bladder diseases he finds Foeys Kidney Cure most effective for chronic and acute issues it stops irregularities and strengthens the system A D Sloans Drug Store sells it.
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Finn
Thomas Finn
Boonsboro
A. D. Sloan
Heavy fruit shipments eclipse last year in city trade
Fruit shippers sent 170 cars to eastern and sound markets last week, led by Elberta peaches and prunes. Horticultural Union shipped 92 cars, Thompson Fruit 25, Pacific Fruit 21, Perry 21, Yakima Produce 7. Buyers from eastern and midwestern firms are on the ground evaluating the coming season.
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Eastern
Sound
Horticultural Union
Thompson Fruit Company
Pacific Fruit and Produce Company
Perry Fruit Company
Yakima Produce Company
Benton Water Holdings Sold to Lower Yakima Irrigation
The Benton Water company assets, including 1165 irrigable acres in Richland and a seven mile canal, have been sold to the Lower Yakima Irrigation company for about 350000 dollars. Transfer of holdings will occur November 10 as the company expands its 10000 acre near Benton lands to reclaim a large new area.
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Benton Water Company
Lower Yakima Irrigation Company
Richland
Benton Company
Lower Yakima Company
No Celebration in City to Mark Day
Labor Day passed quietly in North Yakima with banks post office and courthouse offices closed. Union men and others observed the holiday while court officials took the day off to campaign drawing a busy flow of candidates on the streets.
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Yakima
Court House
Water samples tested to verify city supply purity
Two water samples, one from a local well and another from Northwest Light and Water, were sent to Olympia for analysis by the City Health Officer. The results will settle doubts about purity and provide a comparison between sources.
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State Laboratory
Olympia
Helton
Northwest Light & Water Company
Democratic VP Candidate Kern to Speak in Oregon Dates
Portland reports indicate Kern the Democratic vice presidential candidate will lecture in Oregon with stops at the Pendleton district fair on September 30 and in Portland on October 1. The Democratic state central committee expects his arrival in time for both events.
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Portland
Kern
Oregon
Democratic State Central Committee
Pendleton
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
A. D. Sloan's Drug Store reports Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
A. D. Sloan's
Spokane Growers Tour Aims at National Irrigation Meet
H. J. Moody of the Spokane chamber of commerce tours eastern Washington on Tuesday to recruit fruit growers for the national irrigation congress in Albuquerque New Mexico in late September. Delegates from Spokane Ellensburg North Yakima Sunnyside Toppenish Prosser Kennewick Pasco will distribute the fruit.
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H. J. Moody
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Washington
National Irrigation Congress
Alberqueque
N. M
Spokane
Ellensburg
North Yakima
Sunnyside
Toppenfish
Prosser
Kennewick
Pasco
Eastern Washington delegates push Spokane bid for 1999 gathering
During the week of September 7, the speaker will visit Wenatchee and North Yakima after a Wenatchee stop on Sunday. Eastern Washington delegates unite for Spokane's candidacy and plan to bring two cars of fruit and literature to a September 23 Spokane meeting led by Judge Cyrus Happy and others who will present Spokane's claim to the next year’s convention.
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Walla Walla
Wenatchee
North Yakima
Washington
Spokane
Cyrus Happy
Lauchlin MacLean
J. Grier Long
W. G. Malloy
Ll. G. Monroe
Happy
Ham buys United States laundry to launch Toppenish enterprise
James R. Ham, former Kensington Bar proprietor, has purchased the United States laundry on South Second street and plans its move to Toppenish where demand exists. He transfers his ten acre Selah valley ranch to Chris Thompson, who will manage the laundry and partner with the Model laundry on the west side.
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James R. Ham
Kensington Bar
United States
South Second Street
Toppenish
Ham
Selah Valley
Chris Thompson
Thompson
Labor Shortage Delays Milwaukee Extension Work
John Swanson of Lindstrom and Jacobson contracting says labor shortages slow the Milwaukee extension near Ellensburg. He notes summer delays due to harvest incentives, and says an order was placed with local agencies. A crew of 22 Austrians was shipped to the contractors this week.
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John Swanson
Lindstrom & Jacobson
Milwaukee
Ellensburg
Swanson
Break From Party Lines Shifts Yakima County Votes
Leaders from both parties say many Yakima county Democrats crossed party lines on Tuesday. They note a large share of Republican ballots and few Democratic ballots casting hopes for A J Splawn in the gubernatorial race. The move may jeopardize Splawn's nomination while some Democrats show local focus on candidates.
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Yakima County
Wesley L. Jones
United States
A. J. Splawn
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted At A D Sloan’s
An ad notes a clear complexion and bright eyes result from better digestion and liver activity. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup helps digestion and bowel movement without nausea and is mild to take. Refuse substitutes. A. D. Sloan's Drug Store.
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Orino
A. D. Sloan’s Drug Store
Close Call on Electric Car Line near Yakima and Fourth
At about 6 PM Saturday a light buggy darted in front of construction car No. 18 on the electric line at Yakima avenue and Fourth street. The motorman halted the speeding car as the buggy’s fender clipped the wheels. The buggy horse then bolted up Yakima avenue with the car full of workers nearby.
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Yakima Avenue
Fourth Street
Pineules for the Kidney Offer Quick Relief Claim
Advertises Pineules for the Kidney as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, backache, and rheumatism. Claims hundreds testify to healing and tonic effects, with a 30 days trial for $1.00. Product purports to purify the blood and is sold by C. W. Camp, West Side Druggist.
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C. W. Camp
West Side
North Yakima Markets New Potatoes Price Per Ton
Potatoes from North Yakima Markets listed at 14.00 dollars per ton. Pricing update for fresh produce shows per ton rate new and firm.
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Genesnics
Aeneas Teen Eerettneeanes
Renee
Housewife Rees Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
Universal cough syrup claims quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially urged to use it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative. C. W. Camp West Side Drug.
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Rees
C. W. Camp
West Side
Miss Ethel Davis Travels Through East Tour
Miss Ethel Davis eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Davis travels from Tacoma to visit friends in Kansas Missouri Lynchburg and Richmond Virginia before heading to Appomattox Charlottes count Virginia for six months He plans to visit Washington DC and other Virginia sites during the fall Also advertised Wood Liver Medicine for malaria and fever with dose guidance from C W Camp West Side Druggist
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East
Ethel
T. A. Davis
Tacoma
Virginia
Appomatox
Sharlott Count
Patrick Henry
C. W. Camp
West Side Druggzist
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E. B. Gould
Wash
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Dixon
Speakers’ Committee For Campaign
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M’carthy
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James I. Ham
U.S
Pues
Hay
Timothy
Pune
Crawfords
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