Hughes Renominated on First Ballot at New York Convention
Saratoga Sept 15 The machine leaders failed to block Gov. Charles E. Hughes as he won renomination on the first ballot with 827 votes. Wadsworth received 151 and Stewart 31 with a unanimous vote resolution adopted. Roosevelt supported Hughes to back Taft. The anti race track gambling crusade hurt Hughes among New York voters.
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Saratoga
Empire State
Charles E. Hughes
Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
Taft
Gov
Wadsworth
Stewart
Republicans hail Hughes nomination aid to western campaigns
Fourteen Republican state leaders in Chicago welcome the New York Hughes nomination as help for campaigns in the west. They expect Hughes to tour Kansas Nebraska and other states where his popularity is strong while Hitchcock and Dixon plan talks in Cincinnati on Taft western itineraries. Illinois Representative Boutelle notes Maine’s narrow victory bears little on the national race.
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Chicago
Hughes
New York
Kansas
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Dixon
Cincinnati
Taft
Boutelle
Illinois
Maine
Rescue attempt near Grand Marais scorches hillsides
Report from the steamer Gopher describes a fierce fire line around Grand Marais on Lake Superior with a white man and six Indians reportedly perishing while trying to save homesteaders. Lutzen and Oliville areas are in grave danger as the blaze advances toward Chicago Bay with authorities warning the North Shore situation is dire.
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Grand Marais
Lake Superior
Duluth
Lutzen
Olville
Situatin
Chicago Bay
Gopher
Statewide delegation backs congressional approval
A congressional delegation meets in session with broad state approval. The speaker predicted a normal Republican majority in the November election.
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Congress
New York State Republican Ticket Named at Saratoga
The Republican state convention nominated Governor Charles E Hughes for re election with a large majority and on the first ballot. The slate includes Horace White for lieutenant governor Samuel S Koenig for secretary of state Edward R O Malley for attorney general Charles H Gaus for comptroller Thomas B Dunn for state treasurer and Albert Haight for associate judge of the court of appeals. Hughes led with 827 votes to 151 for James W Wadsworth Jr. of Livingston.
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New York
Saratoga
Charles E. Hughes
Horace White
Onondaga
Samuel S. Koenig
Edward R. O’malley
Erie
Charles H. Gaus
Albany
Thomas B. Dunn
Monroe
Court of Appeals
Albert Haight
Hughes
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston
Big $1000 prize boosts fruit exhibits at state fair
The Business Men's Association and its subcommittee raise a $1000 prize for fruit exhibits from counties excluding Yakima. The award, among the largest at any state fair horticultural show, aims to attract strong displays for the city’s horticultural exhibit. Some fruit is already in cold storage in North Yakima and Yakima county benefits from shorter transport. The prize supports a record unequaled exhibit this year.
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Yakima
Business Men's Association
Yakima County
Yakima Indian Commits Suicide at Hop Camp
Elijah Poyatt a 26 year old Yakima Indian shot himself with a 25 55 rifle early Monday morning, despondent over his mother's money and riotous living. He was educated at Ft Simcoe Industrial school and had been drinking. A later visit to the hop camp showed his death was self inflicted, the first such act on the reservation.
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Elijah Poyatt
Poyatt
Ft. Simcoe
Moses Samson
Samson
Cattle Thieves Held as Authorities Seek County Location
Robert Miles and George Harland remain jailed after Sunday arrest for cattle stealing. Officials aim to determine whether the theft occurred in Yakima or Klickitat county as owner Johnson travels from Goldendale to shed light on where the cattle were taken and where trials will occur.
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Robert Miles
George Harland
Yakima
Klickitat County
Johnson
Goldendale
Ten Cents Fare Set for Yakima Valley Fair Line
The Yakima Valley Transportation company board of trustees fixed ten cents as the fair week fare to the state fair grounds on its new line. Temporary sidetracks and extra provisioning for crowds justify the higher rate, with a future five cent fare planned after the fair. The roadbed is reported excellent and traffic service assured.
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Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Board of Trustees
Fair Grounds
Ladies Organize YMCA Classes In North Yakima
North Yakima maids and matrons join YMCA program with new class schedule. Evening Monday and morning Thursday sessions gain strong attendance. Dormitory rooms fill quickly as gymnasium classes thrive. A lecture course is planned with noted lecturers slated for dates.
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Association
New Cars Arrive for Yaki ma Valley Transit Service
Three new cars for Yaki ma Valley Transportation arrive in the city early Thursday morning and will be unloaded at once. They will begin regular service next Monday.
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Yakima Valley Transportation Company
Evangelist Sunday Sparks Debate at Washington Assembly
Open of the twentieth annual Congregationalists of Washington assembly drew a large crowd as Rev J H Bainton faced sharp replies from Rev J E Smith and S O Healy defending Billy Sunday methods. Sunday’s publication plates were smashed by an eastern publisher, stirring controversy over his evangelism. The day featured routine business, nominations, and a strong evening sermon by Rev B L House with text We Are Laborers Together With God.
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Billy
Congregationalists of
Washington
J. H. Bainton
Colfax
Bainton
J. E. Smith
S. O. Healy
Tacoma
H. J. Sizer
Plymouth Church
Seattle
O. P. Whiterore
Spokane
E. 1
House of
E. T Dunstan
B. L. House
North Yakima Fruit Exhibit Impresses At regional fair
Milo Russell returned from See attie where he represented North Yakima district at the Western Washington fair. The North Yakima fruit exhibit, arranged by the Horticultural Union, drew large attendance and praise for variety, color, and appeal. Russell won 11 of 12 plate fruit prizes. Wenatchee took a blue ribbon for grapes. Yakima county won the premium for best exhibit of 12 varieties or more. the display boosted regional advertising and interest.
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Milo Russell
Seeattie
North Yakima
Washington
Russell
Horticultural Union
Sunnyside
Messrs. Tiffany and Witte
Denny-Blaine Real Eg State Company
Wenatchee
North Yakimwa
Yakima County
Yakima
Gibson Returns as Pastor in North Yakima at Conference
At the annual Wenatchee conference Rev. Dr. Charles E. Gibson was reassigned as pastor of the First Methodist Church in North Yakima. The Yakima valley appointments include Sunnyside H O Perry Toppenish J H Huggins Mabton W L Wilson Fort Simcoe J W Helm Kiona C M Carson Prosser H N Rounds Cle Elum E E Hornibrook Ellensburg William De Weese.
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Charles E. Gibson
First Methodist Church
North Yakima
Wenatchee
Gibson
Yakima Valley
Sunnyside
H. O. Perry
Toppenish
J. H. Huggins
Mabton
W. L. Wilson
Fort Simcoe
J. W. Helm
Kiona
C. M. Carson
Prosser
H. N. Rounds
Cle Elum
E. Hornibrook
Ellensburg
William de Weese
Waterville Visitor Drops By For Short City Visit
The article notes Mrs. W. E. Wilson of Waterville visiting friends in the city for a few days while the high school football team works out, with team personnel not yet finalized for the season.
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W. E. Wilson
Waterville
Big Fruit Shipments From Yakima Valley In Season
Yakima valley shippers report about 50 cars of fruit moved this season with 41 iced cars and the rest express or uniced. Peaches in storage are draining while apples are projected at 1800 to 2000 cars. Northern Pacific notes a larger car supply this year and no anticipated shortage.
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Yakima Valley
Northern Pacific
Richards Receives Gold Watch Charm at Western Washington Fair
G M Richards, superintendent of the stock department at the Western Washington fair, was presented a gold quartz watch charm by the exhibitors at the Seattle event. The inscription reads G M Richards Presented by the Stock Exhibitors Western Washington fair 1908.
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Mel. Richards
Seattle
G M. Richards
Col Stewart Barred From 90 Mile Ride Test
A dispatch from Huachuca Arizona reports Colonel William F Stewart ordered into exile and barred from the 90 mile test ride set by the War Department He says he will resist retirement and will seek a court martial or hearing before surrender The note also mentions geese sightings on the lower Columbia prompting forecast of a hard winter by weather prophets and local Indians
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Angeles
Huachuca
Arizona
William F. Stewart
War Department
Col. Stewart
Lower Columbia
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Business Men's Association Securing
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