Bryan and Dahlman clash over liquor and self government
W J Bryan declares he will not back James Dahlman for Nebraska governor citing opposition to county option and early saloon closing law. Dahlman, replying from Kansas City, defies Bryan and says his stance reflects Democratic principles and adds supporters will give “the biggest trimming” to those pushing liquor laws.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
James C. Dahlman
Bryan
Dahlman
Hitchcock
Congress
Dahliman
Kansas City
James Co
William J. Bryan
Dahiman
Nebraska
Murderers Making Their Final Stand Near Snowflake
In the Snowflake wilderness James Steele and William Stewart, ex cavalrymen from Fort Apache, hide from bloodhounds and trackers after killing Globe businessmen Fred Kibbe and Albert F. Hillpot. They abandoned horses and fled into timber as Sheriff Thompson anticipates a possible confrontation tonight.
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Holbrook
Arizona
Mountain
James Steele
William Stewart
Fort Apache
Fred Kibbe
Albert F. Hillpot
Globe
Thompson
Railroads Income Study Questions Earnings Practices
At a Chicago hearing the Interstate Commerce Commission examined alleged manipulation of railroad income to mask earnings. General Manager Parks argued a freight rate should cover expenses and yield a six to seven million yearly surplus for improvements, while lawyers pressed for capitalization of improvements and fair dividends. Attorney Horton sought the four largest shippers for profit comparison.
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Chicago
Western
Illinois Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Parks
Attwood
Horton
Tawney Defeated in Minnesota Progressive Primary
Early returns show James A. Tawney losing nomination in Minnesota’s First District to Sid ney Anderson of the Progressive party. Anderson carried Albert Lea by 300 votes and Freeborn County by 200. Other incumbents Miller Linberg Steenerson and Davis face renomination. Stevens leads Hall bert in the Fourth. Hammond renominated in the Second with A L Ward as opponent. Nye stands a good chance of renomination.
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ST. Paul
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Sidney Anderson
Anderson
Albert Lea
Freeborn County
Stevens
H.T. Hallbert
Miller
Linberg
Steenerson
Davis
Volsted
Hammond
A. L. Ward
Nye
Sheriff Lancaster Confined After Auto Ride Injures Leg
Sheriff Joe Lancaster remains in bed with a cast on his right leg after a hard auto trip to White Bluffs to recapture Tony Cato. Dr Carver says the old broken bone is the source of the trouble and the sheriff may be out for several weeks with an uncertain forecast.
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White Bluffs
Tony Cato
Joe Lancaster
Carver
Sheriff Lancaster
State Fair Ground
Columbia River
Scribe Praises Hunky Shaw and Vitt in Fielding Battle
The San Francisco Bulletin notes Vitt's superb fielding at third for North Yakima and praises Hunky Shaw for his team spirit. Vitt is praised for steady defense and strong throws, while Shaw, sidelined by injury, selflessly urges younger players to gain experience. Shaw's later return moves McArdle to the bench as Vitt flourishes under Captain Mohler.
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Vitt
Hunky” Shaw
North Yakima
Shaw
Hunky
Oscar
Witt
Mohler
McArdle
Los Angeles
Short
Republican convention names Taft and Roosevelt applauded
Vivian M. Lewis won the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot at the state convention. The platform, prepared by the state committee, was altered over rate making powers for the public utilities commission. The convention applauded both Taft and Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Trenton
Vivian M. Lewis
New Jersey
State Committee
Three Elections on One Day in Yakima Stir Debates
The article outlines Yakima plans for November 8 featuring general, local option, and city primary elections on a single day. It notes benefits for saloon and hardware trades, plus concerns over polling booths registration books banners time and staffing for three elections, with reflections on election lore.
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Yakima
Vallambrosa
Unclear Scores Reach Across Cities and Teams
Fragmentary sports bulletins list multiple city pairings and scores with several misspellings and missing data. Readers see a mix of results including Detroit versus Washington, Chicago versus New York, Cleveland versus Philadelphia, and others across the coast with Vancouver, Tacoma, Seattle, and Oakland among entries.
Coons and coyotes go after peaches in Grant County
H. H. Haven, a homesteader from Haven, reports from North Yakima that coyotes and coons plundered his Elberta crop and Crawfords on 150 trees in Grant County across the Columbia River from Yakima. He claims his four year old trees show potential, with future orchards promising larger yields as predators remain a concern.
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Washington
Grant County
Columbia River
Yakima County
H. H. Haven
Haven
North Yakima
Mr. Haven
Wahlake
White Plague Strikes Prisoner in Overcrowded Jail
Charles White a teenage suspect in a grand larceny attempt lies near death in county jail from tuberculosis. The county physician seeks Judge Preble's order to release him for treatment as Sheriff Lancaster presses for action despite his own broken leg. White refuses to reveal relatives, declaring he would rather die in jail than have his family know he is a state prisoner.
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Lad
Charles White
Frank
Preble
Lancaster
White
Rightmire
Bootlegger Convictions Added in War on Crime
Prosecuting Attorney Ward secured five guilty pleas in superior court on Tuesday in the ongoing bootlegger crackdown. Each offender, named James Willis Charles Peterson F J Hahn A J Payne and Edward McCarty, was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Judge Preble.
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Ward
Preble
James Willis
Charles Peterson
F. J. Hahn
A. J. Payne
Edward McCarty
Stolen Team Found After Mysterious Phone Call
A Moxee farmer L. Z. Parrish reported his buggy and $500 team stolen after arriving in town. A mysterious phone tip directed officers to a location on South First Street where the team was found three blocks from where it was left. The caller’s identity remained unknown and Parrish sought the prankster.
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L. Z. Parrish
Yakima Avenue
First Street
Parrish
Lancaster
Kelly
South First Street
Miner Returns Home To Murdered Family
In West Chester Pennsylvania on September 20 a miner discovered his wife Mrs John Zoos and their three children murdered at Byers. A boarder who has since disappeared was suspected of the killings. The husband found his son injured near the road and carried him to the house where the other victims lay. A doctor could not save them. The motive appeared to be robbery.
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West Chester
John Zoos
Byers
Pumbago
Two Little Boosts for Yakima Valley
Yakima stories highlight Seaman Van Viiet the educator and bird fancier reclaiming his turkeys after a split deal worth half the increase. The second item notes Anson S. White of Cowiche measures hive yields with scales, harvesting over 200 pounds of honey in a short season, contrasting with meter systems.
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Yakima
Commercial Club
Seaman van Viiet
van Viiet
Taft
van Vilet
Anson S. White
Best Display Will Win a Cash Prize at Yakima Fair
A Yakima county window display contest offers a total of 100 in prizes from the Business Men's association for the state fair. First prize 50, second 35, third 15. Displays must feature products from Yakima county and be shown on the morning of September 26 and stay through the week.
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Yakima County
Business Men's Association
Rich timberman found murdered in Seattle trench
The body of B. Cogger, 52, wealthy timberman from Coyle Jefferson country, was found in a sewer trench on Maynard Avenue and Main Street with throat cut ear to ear and eye damaged. Police believe robbery motive. $700 reportedly taken earlier. Cogger had large timberlands and annual income estimated at 10,000 to 20,000 dollars.
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Seattle
B. Cogger
Cogger
Coyle
Jefferson Country
North Yakima Leader’s Boost From Spokane Audience
Dr. Granville Lowther, sent by the North Yakima Commercial Club, spoke at Spokane and impressed the Spokane people with an address on Yakima valley resources and opportunities. A telegram to Secretary James confirmed the luncheon’s large attendance and the high praise for Lowther’s speech.
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Commercial Club of
North Yakima
Granville Lowther
Spokane
Yakima Valley
Baptist Members Honor Pastor's Wife at North Yakima Event
A large reception honor Mrs. Boardman wife of the local pastor at the Baptist church in North Yakima. Arrangements featured red and white decor in the parlor and pink and white in the dining room. Several hostesses assisted in greeting guests and serving, with Dr. Boardman's aged mother receiving visitors at home due to feebleness.
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Baptist Church
Boardman
North
Yakima
California
Mesdames Grant
Smith
Wibur Crocker
Harry Sharp
M. Jones
Allen Davis
Charles Wimner
H. A. Budgell
Dr. Boardman
Well Caves In Buries Husband and Father
George Mosbar reports Prine Meffers killed when a well caved in Tuesday near the Columbia river. The accident left a wife and seven children in the valley unaware of his fate as his body is brought home for burial.
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George Mosbar
Prine Meffers
Meffers
Columbia River
Pasco Cleaning Up Armed With Warrants
In Pasco Washington Constable Harry Dent and a deputy sheriff arrested more than a dozen residents in the restricted district using over twenty Jane Don warrants sworn by Tom Grayson of North Yakima. Grayson says he acts for reasons to be made public, while locals debate motives and Grayson’s intent to press the campaign further.
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Pasco
Wash
The
Herald
Jane Don
Harry Dent
Tom Grayson
North Yakima
Grayson
Chain Gang of 22 Bootleggers Reported for Work
Twenty two men convicted of bootlegging are set to begin work today in a historic chain gang. The group, the largest under one head, signals intensified wartime police activity against intoxicants in Indiana. Grayson, from North Yakima, arrived mid August and has had no reported complaints. Women, largely on $100 cash bonds, face trial for immoral conduct under state law.
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Indiana
Grayson
Khayving
Yakima
Man seeks divorce from wife in Bellingham marriage case
Benjamin J. Flagg files in superior court a complaint for divorce from Mattie M. Flagg alleging desertion more than two years ago after a December 17 1902 marriage in Bellingham. The couple has no immunity property or children.
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Bellinghim
Benjamin J. Flagg
Mattie M. Flagg
Roosevelt says meeting with Taft pleasant and cordial
Roosevelt denied seeking Taft's help in New York state fight and said any interview was arranged by Griscom. He emphasized no request was made and described the meeting as cordial and pleasant. Roosevelt to establish headquarters at Saratoga and leave Monday. The Saratoga fight to be open.
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New York
Col
Roosevelt
New Haven
Taft
New York State
Griscom
Saratoga
Monnday
Quiet title action over land in section 12 township 14
The superior court on Tuesday began a case by Jessie E. Matson to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the east half of the northeast quarter of section 12, township 14, against the unknown heirs of Melison Lanc and Whlie Launch, both deceased.
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Section 12
Township 14
Jessie FE. Matson
Melison Lanc
Whlie Launch
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