Raising Hell With Saloons in Crockett and Valona
In Crockett California Rev. Alexander Pulcifer converts rivalry with Valona into progress by building the Crolona clubhouse between the towns. The site includes billiards cards and a soda fountain to attract men and boys, easing cross-town tensions and aiding shared projects such as a union high school.
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Crockett
Cal
Valona
Alexander Pulcifer
Verona
Vernon
Alex
Pulcifer
California and Hawaiian Sugar Co
Pulecifer
Puleifer
Runaway Wagon Fatality at State Fair Grounds
Marshall Middleton a 15 year old boy died after a wagon runaway near the state fair grounds just before midnight. He was thrown from the wagon and crushed as the team bolted while returning from a hop picking trip with Morrier boys.
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Arthur and
Dewey
Ernest Lavoy
Gano
Dr. Smith
Herald Office
Middleton
Herald
Mr. Middleton
Marshall Middleton
James Middleton
North Naches Avenue
G. A. Gano
Young Middleton
Moxee
Fairview
Deposits Grow Near Million At First National Bank
A bank statement from September 1 shows First National Bank deposits at $1,807,945.99, up from $821,382.11 in 1905. The five year period since 1905 records steady gains each year except 1908, illustrating local prosperity.
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First National Bank
Secretary Ballinger Ends Co-operation Certificates
The interior secretary discontinues cooperation certificates used on western reclamation projects. Sunnyside canal is the sole northwest example. the move ends landowners paying charges by work. Outstanding certificates will be redeemed as quickly as possible.
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Ballinger
Interior Department
Sunnyside
Treton
Mrs Keen Wins In Divorce Suit
Judge Preble ruled in the divorce case of Mrs. Alice J Keen versus Chas A Keen that she need not dip into separate property for support or legal costs. He awarded $75 for witnesses, $50 monthly support, and $500 in attorney fees to be paid by Mr Keen by October 1, with $18 monthly income already received by Mrs Keen deducted from the allowance.
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Mr. Keen
Hood River Slams Yakima On Northwest Fruit Shipments
Hood River publication Better Fruit claims North Yakima shipped five cars of apples in 1908 and Washington 187 cars, while Hood River totals 244 apples and 26 other fruit. Oregon 1053 cars and Idaho 1098 are listed, with Toppenish 0 apples but 14 other fruit cars, Wapato 18 fruit cars, and Prosser 1 fruit car. A Herald report cites North Yakima shipments from June 1, 1908 to April 31, 1909 totaling 536 apples and 376 other fruit, challenging the published totals.
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North Yakima
Yakima Valley
Washington
Northwest
Better Fruit
Hood River
Oregon
Idaho
Toppenish
Wapato
Prosser
Herald
Ober
County Superintendent Allocates 16 734 Dollars to Local Schools
County Superintendent of Schools Busch apportions 16 734 52 in state and county funds to numerous school districts. Notable allocations include District 78 3719, District 40 143 39, and District 81 550 49, among many others listed by district numbers.
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Busch
Union
Kidney remedy claim from Carlisle Center reader
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York reports a four year relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He says brick dust sediment pain and symptoms disappeared and have not returned. North Yakima Drug Store markets Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Carlisle Center
N. Y
G. B. Burhans
Foley
North Yakima Drug Store
Delinquent Subscribers And Supreme Court Ruling
A summary of a U S Supreme Court decision on delinquent subscribers. It outlines renewal by inaction, publisher rights to continue sending until arrears are paid, liability when papers are not collected, and rules for moves without notice. It also notes prima facie evidence of fraud for uncalled for periodicals and advance payment obligations.
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United States Supreme Court
Relaysman Harry Buckley Killed in Auto Race Wreck
Philadelphia on September 18. Harry L. Buckley a local newspaper man traveling from Taft to Seattle in an automobile relay was killed when his car wrecked near Lebanon. The race was abandoned.
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Philadelphia
Harry L. Buckley
Taft
Seattle
Lebanon
East good as West in fruit raising says Ellsworth
J Lewis Ellsworth president of the American Association of Farmers Institute workers and Worcester Chamber of Commerce secretary argues in a Worcester Telegram communication that eastern orchards could surpass western fruit with equal money and care. He criticizes western apples for flavor while noting some fine specimens but says most lack taste and that western markets hoard poor fruit locally rather than export it.
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West
J. Lewis Ellsworth
American Association of Farmers Institute Workers
Worcester, Mass
Chamber of Commerce
Worcester Telegram
Ellsworth
Yakima
Wenachi
Hood River
New England
Boosting Westward Apple Raising and Marketing Ideas
A reporter learns from Mr. Ellsworth that western apple growing lacks regulation, with cheap land and fertilizing potential. He cites irrigation costs, pest control practices, and branding as ways to boost New England apples to a world market, noting photos of young trees and booming post cards.
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San Jose
Railroad Property in Yakima County Valuations
Equalized values received from the state board total property for Northern Pacific at $3,186,790 across the county with per mile rates and side tracks. Yakima Valley Transportation, North Yakima & Valley railroad, Sunnyside branches, equipment values, and Western Union telegraph assessed, as listed by County Auditor Wilbur Crocker.
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Yakima County
Wilbur Crocker
State Board of Equalization
Northern Pacific
Sunnyside
N. P
Yakima Valley Transportation Company
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Western Union Telegraph
Ambitions Of President Diaz Visit To El Paso
President Diaz plans a visit to El Paso on October 16 for a formal introduction to Taft by Gov. Creel. El Paso security will include fifty Mexican army guards, rurales, and secret service to protect Diaz amid regional unrest and protests from Diaz’s opponents.
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Taft
el Paso
Tex
Diaz
Enrique C. Creel
Chihauhuu
United States
Rio Grande
Mexico
Chihuahua
Creel
Texas
Republic
Reyes Corral
Secret Service
Nob Hill to Taft Party Show
North Yakima readies for President Taft on September 29 with a grand auto ride in 10 cars. The committee in charge lists local and national figures in each car to include one local man in every vehicle and mobile seats for potential additional visitors.
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Nob Hill
Orchard
Taft
North Yakima
H. C. Lucas
A. B. Weed
Charles Heath
A. E. Poole
Archibald Butt
Armbruster
Alex. Miller
Commercial Club
Towhey
James Sloan, Jr
Murphy
Wagner
BE. G. Tennant
Mr. Mischler
Dr. Richardson
D. A. Fechter
Mr. Ewing
Arthur Brooks G. Fort
N. Y. Central
George Donald
Mr. Schorn
H. F. Small
Associated Press
R. H. Hazard
United Press
W. L. Steinweg
A. EB. Larson
E. A. Fowler
N. Y. Sun
Wm. Hester
Hearst Service
George S. Rankin
Phil Ditter
Sherman P. Allen
N. Y. Herald
Harry L. Dunlap
N. Y. World
W. W. Robertson
Fechter
John Hayes Hammond
Senator Jones
Hay
Mead
Ewing
Rand plans extended southern travel from North Yakima
D. M. Rand and Mrs. Rand will leave North Yakima Wednesday for New Hampshire to visit his old home. They will spend time in New York before heading south for the winter, with headquarters possibly in St. Augustine. The trip may include New Orleans, Havana, the Danish, French and British West Indies, Central America, and a Panama Isthmus leg. They expect to be away for several months.
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D. M. Rand
Board of Education of
North Yakima
Panama
Havana
British West Indies
Central America
Rand
North
Yakima
Dr. F L Hayden Elected President Of Seattle Ministers
Rev F L Hayden D D pastor of Brighton Beach Presbyterian near Seattle and formerly of North Yakima was chosen president of the Presbyterian Ministers association of Seattle. The group links with the Seattle Ministerial association comprising orthodox denominations. Hayden’s role is seen as pivotal as churches pursue federation of men’s clubs and church groups in Seattle.
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F. L. Hayden
D. D
Brighton Beach Presbyterian Church
Seattle
North Yakima
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
Citizens Begin to Talk Politics in City Election Ashmore
Citizens discuss mayoral race and council seats as vacancies loom in the Second Fourth and Sixth wards. Potential candidates named include P M Armbruster Henry Schott P Y Heckman Lee Tittle R Winsor Jr Weigel Haney and George with Wight hinting at retirement and Weigel favored by many voters.
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Messrs. Schorn
Wight
Miller
Meigs
Schorn
P. M. Armbruster
Henry Schott
P. Y. Heckman
Lee Tittle
R. Winsor, Jr
John H. Weigel
Weigel
E. L. Haney
George
Local Officials Face Sparse Opposition in Election
T Baker, John H Corbett and Fred Mailloux stand for the three offices of treasurer, clerk and attorney with Donovan, Brooker and Al lem as possible candidates. No opponents appear evident at this time.
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T. Baker
John H. Corbett
Fred Mailloux
Messrs. Donovan
Brooker
Allem
Kittitas High Line Canal Nears Completion Plans
Telegraphed updates from Ellensburg indicate progress toward constructing the High Line Canal in Ellensburg and Kittitas County. C H Swigert and Ralph Williamson of the reclamation service met the canal board as Interior Secretary Ballinger ordered action. Local business leaders express optimism that federal funding or aid will support construction within a week.
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Ellensburg
Kittitas County
C. H. Swigert
Ralph Williamson
Reclamation Service
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Yakima
Pinchot Bows Swordfish Catch Near Avalon
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot caught a 180 pound swordfish after a two hour battle at San Clemente. The fish measured seven feet nine inches. Pinchot arrived in Avalon early Monday.
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Avalon
Cal
Los Angeles
Gifford Pinchot
San Clemente
Pinchot
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State OF
California
Mrs. Keen
Massachusetts
Crocker
President Diaz
President
Fic Syrup Co
Kittitas High Line Canal
Man Zan
C. C. Camp
Br. King
Wittwer & CO
Soond Avenue
Wash
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