Fruit exhibit plea from Yakima county building officials
Yakima County officials urge local growers and residents to contribute fruit vegetables and canned goods for a public exhibit at the Yakima county building during valley day. The appeal notes credit for contributors and promises to return items after the fair with proper attribution. It also mentions Harriman era railroad history in a separate biographical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima County
E. J. Haaze
Haasze
van Brandt
Yakima
Life story of Harriman born in Hempstead Long Island
Edward Henry Harriman born February 25 1848 in Hempstead Long Island rose from poverty to become a noted railroad magnate and daring stock speculator. His early life in Jersey City and Brooklyn shaped a young man who later used bold moves including capital from the gold corner to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange in August 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henry Harriman
Hempstead
Long Island
Orlando Harriman
New Brunswick
N. J
Orlando Harriman, Jr
Jersey City
St. John’s
West Hoboken
E. H. Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
Edward
John Nelson
William McCurdy
Orlando
Brooklyn
Lily
Charles D. Simmons
Brown Bros. & Co
New York
Annie
van Rensselaer
Jacksonville
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Gould
Fisk
Himber
Notable rail and insurance magnate reshapes industry power
The subject held controlling interests in major railroads including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Baltimore and Ohio, Milwaukee and St Paul, Chicago and Northwestern, New York Central, and several minor lines. His stakes in Equitable Life and other insurers gave him control of over a billion dollars in property and positioned him as a formidable rival to Rockefeller, Morgan, and Hill, with strong political clout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Harriman
Mary Averell
Rochester N. Y
Rome, Watertown
Wall Street
Vanderbilts
E. H. Harriman
Illinois Central Railroad
Stuyvesant Fish
Fish
The
Stock Exchange
Illinois Central
Harriman
United States
McKinley
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Morgan
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Vanderbilt
Goulds
Boston
Omaha
Ogden
Kansas Pacific
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Alaska
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Chicago & Alton
Southern Pacific
Burlington Railroad
Morgan- Hill
Northern Security Company
Supreme Court
Morgan-Hill Clique
Northern Security
Hill
St Joseph & Grand Island
Oregon
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Baltimore & Ohio
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
New York Central
Equitable Life Assurance Society
John D. Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan
James J. Hill
Census Bureau to hold October 23 exam for new clerical posts
Washington Sept 13 The Census Bureau announces a test examination on October 23 to fill additional census posts created by the thirteenth act. Class A to C start at $600 yearly with promotion potential, Class D from $240 to $720. Five registers will organize eligibility, with recruitment from civil service lists and transfers from the permanent census role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pindell
U.S. Census Bureau
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Civil Service
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington D. C
Census Bureau
Mounted Guards May Escort Taft Through North Yakima
President Taft may be escorted by a mounted police cordon through North Yakima on September 29. While plans are not finally settled, local officials including Mayor Armbruster and the Chief of Police are understood to back the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
North
Yakima
Armbruster
Secret Service Aims to Streamline President Visit
Officials say a planned crowd control strategy for the president’s visit will improve security and efficiency. Sheriff Lancaster and Deputy Hal Webber will supervise the dining room at Hotel Yakima for the president’s party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story
Chief Story
Secret Service
Lancaster
Hal Webber
Yakima
Roosevelt
Townsends Agile Veterans Win Dance Prize at Huntington Beach
C E Townsend of Los Angeles a former North Yakima resident and noted social figure won a prize at a dance hosted by the Southern California veterans association in Huntington Beach Cal. He was among the eligible contestants over 70 for men and over 60 for women and earned applause from observers including the Los Angeles Times remarks on graceful and vigorous elderly couples. Townsend previously performed in North Yakima with vigor and originality and was a drum corps member during his Fruitvale season with his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Townsend
Los Angeles
Yakima
California
Huntington Beach
Cal
Townsend
Southern California Veterans Association
North Yakima
Civil War Veterans of California
Los Angeles Times
Fruitvale
Hermit Smith Killed in Ambush Near Acme Forest
A hermit known as Hermit Smith was shot dead while sitting at his secluded cabin in a forest near Acme. An empty rifle shell found nearby is the only clue as Skagit county authorities investigate the mystery of the murder and the victim's identity.
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Bellingham
Acme
Smith
Skagit
Polar Claims Clash Marked by Peary and Cook
Reports from North Atlantic theaters detail Peary and Cook disputing the North Pole claim. Roosevelt and crew endure ice travel, with damage near Battle Harbor and uncertain timing for North Sydney departure amid debates on proof and discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Harbor
Roosevelt
Peary
North Sydney
Pole
Arctic Sea
Cook
Berlin
ST. Johns
N. F
Neilson
Taff
Labrador
Yakima Man Aids Cook On Pole Climb
J F Blakely a Yakima area rancher and University of Toronto graduate who knew Cook in Alaska expresses strong belief Cook reached the pole. He was surveying near Mount McKinley when Cook joined his camp after an earlier failed ascent and Blakely suggested a route that helped Cook summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Blakely
Mount McKinley
White Bluffs
Wash
J. F. Blakely
Frederick A. Cook
Pole
Cook
Mr. Blakely
University of Toronto
Alaska
Blakely
Brook Trout Released Into Yakima Streams by Warden Mullens
Fish Warden Mullens released about 35 000 eastern brook trout from the Spokane state hatchery into Yakima area streams including the Ahtanum and Cowiche. Sumach Park received added stock. More fish are expected from other sources soon, but farmers may destroy many unless ditch screening is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Yakima
Spokane
Ahtanum
Cowiche
Sumach Park
Money for County Schools From State Forest Revenues
Forest receipts for the year totaled 64 070 27 dollars. One fourth goes to the state school fund yielding 16 017 57 dollars. The state also receives 25 percent of total forest revenues for schools and roads in Rainier and Columbia reserves. Receipts from these reserves amount to 4 998 91 and 4 586 69 dollars respectively. There are ten reserves or portions in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Jones
Willis L. Moore
Rainier
Columbia
Two New Stories Planned for Tieton Hotel
El liott brothers plan to add two stories to the Tieton hotel with enlargements and interior upgrades. J M Elliott of Seattle is in the city preparing spring improvements while W B Ross the hotel’s proprietor says an elevator and universal telephone system will be installed to serve all rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieton
Elliott Brothers
J. M. Elliott
Seattle
W. B. Ross
The
Lynch and Weyer Mullins Block Office Hours Listed
Doctors Lynch and Weyer of Mullins Block provide office hours 2 to 5 p.m. at 821 Naches. Residence listed as 210 8 Naches with phone 823.
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DRS. Lynch & Weyer Mullins
Office over Janeck Drug Store at Chestnut Corner
Office over Janeck Drug Store, residence at Cor Sixth and Chestnut. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. to end. Member of Penstox Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janeck Drug Store
Penstox Board
Foley’s Oring Laxative and Liver Pill Sale Ad
Advertisement for Foley’s Oring Laxative to ease indigestion and constipation, with claims it stimulates the liver and clears pimples. Also promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as a gentle, pleasant remedy sold by North Yakima Drug Store and C. C. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
North Yakima
C. C. Camp
LANDS OF COUNTY CONTRACT AWARDED FOR IRRIGABLE TRACT
Charles F Bailey of Granger and W H Dunbar of Grandview win the Yakima county contract to classify irrigable lands for assessment at 6 cents per acre. About 150000 acres under ditches valued near 800, with 75 percent due by June 15 and the rest in three months. Maps field notes and 10 classes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Bailey
Granger
W. H. Dunbar
Grandview
Yakima County
Pinesalve Carbolized Salve Jingle Promotes Medical Use
In emergencies the ad urges salves be used with Pinesalve Carbolized for cuts burns and bruises. Sales pitch mentions Camp and immediate remedy language typical of old newspaper ads.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haaze
Peary Arctic Club
Thomas Hubbard
Tieton Hotel
McAulay & Meigs
Attorneys At Law
American Surety Co
Empire State Surety Co
Ditter Elk
Dr. Weyer
Fourth St
David Rosser
Inman & Rose
South Second St
Polk
Gazetteer
Washington
R. L. Polk & Co., Inc
Seattle, Wash
Tee Haffner
UNN & Co
Messrs. Bailey and Dunbar
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