Growth of the Civic Center Idea and Public Recreation
The article discusses San Francisco voting to issue 6 million dollars for a civic center complex. It notes New York City schools using 45 buildings as recreation centers and urges expansion to 100 with moving picture facilities. It argues civic centers unite people, reduce class divisions, and provide wholesome social and educational activities for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rome
New York City
Board of Education
Carrying Coals to Newcastle and Columbia Valley Fruit Trade
The article argues that fruit from Washington Oregon and Idaho could be shipped via open river boats from Lewiston Clarkston to Portland and then to California. The first trip carried 1800 cases to San Diego and signals a nascent regional export boom. Reduced freight via all water routes could let Columbia Valley canneries compete globally with California fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Lewiston- Clarkston
San Diego
Lewiston-Clarkston
Portland
Newcastle
Woman at the Bar and Equal Guilt in Justice
A editorial argues for presumption of innocence in criminal cases especially when a woman is involved. It notes men share responsibility yet face less punishment and questions why the burden falls on the woman, urging fair treatment and accountability for both parties.
Protecting Yakima valley game fish and fishing rights
Citizens unite to safeguard streams in the Yakima valleys ensuring a steady trout supply. They aim to screen ditches and canals at low cost, counting on outside sporting money to cover protection costs and attract anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Bryan's Dictation Clash Faces Democratic Conference
The question of whether Bryan may dictate the platform and nominee troubles Democratic leaders as much as GOP rifts. Bryan backs any candidate to beat Governor Harmon of Ohio, whom he brands a reactionary. Harmon's camp runs as hard as Clark or Wilson, making him an appealing choice to many Democrats while Bryan vows opposition to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Republican Party
Harmon
Ohio
Clark
Wilson
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Good Roads Day Planned by Washington Governors Call
The message urges unity to master the situation and celebrate good roads day. Governor fixes April 12 as the date for Washington state events to educate the public and boost sentiment in favor of road improvements across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce plan to value railroads nationwide
A House bill backed by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee seeks to compel the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish a physical valuation of all U S railroads. The move would nationalize a policy tried in Wisconsin and several states and is linked to La Follette as part of a broader platform. The aim is to fix rail rates only after this valuation is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Madero Faces Gaining Rebellion With Troop Pressure
President Madero contends with a mounting rebellion as 30 000 troops stand ready. The delay in decisive action has stirred speculation over his strategy and confidence in his government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madero
Progressiveness in China Leads on Equal Suffrage
The report notes China advancing in equal suffrage, leading in progressiveness though not ranking in naval honors, highlighting a contrast between political reforms and military prestige.
Statewide Good Roads Day Set For April 12
A statewide observance of good roads day aims to educate the public further. Each county section should place a highway piece in a neighborhood for residents to point to with pride, showing public support.
Senator Stephenson Vindicated Over Seat Price
A senate majority deemed 107000 not excessive for a seat. vindication of Stephenson is noted and the piece hints at exonerating the majority as the next step in the political backslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Senate
Wisconsin
Lamps Trimmed Hats Light Up Spring Fashion
A quirky spring trend features hats trimmed with incandescent lamps to illuminate the wearer. The humorous line notes the effect on the wearer as the lamped hat makes the head glow, adding a playful twist to seasonal fashion.
Baseball season opens and recall may extend to umpires
After the season opener the demand grows to extend the recall to include umpires. The item frames a potential policy change affecting officiating and governance of the game.
England's Strike Loss Hits 50 Million Weekly Deficit
The article states an annual strike cost England about 50 million dollars each week, a deficit that would soon reduce per capita circulation and affect overall spending.
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England
You'd Better Stay Away Kansas City Labor World
A Kansas City Labor World verse laments widespread dullness and scarce jobs across major cities. It notes unemployment and limited opportunities from San Francisco to Louisville, Cincinnati to New York, urging readers that moving offers no relief in hard times.
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San Francisco
New Orleans
Boston
Kansas City
Denver
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York City
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Labor World
Progressives back Roosevelt over La Follette at Chicago
In a press comment from the Republican National Convention, Gifford Pinchot argues the split lines the party between those who trust the people and reactionaries. He urges backing Theodore Roosevelt as the leader who can carry progressive principles to victory, while La Follette should cede to a fresh, stronger candidate.
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Chicago
la Follette
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Missouri
Taft
Cummins
Hadley
Stubbs
Kansas
Carey
Wyoming
Garfield
Ohio
Johnson
California
Clapp
Minnesota
Senator la Follette
Theodore Roosevelt
Progress of Compensation Legislation Amid Setback
The article notes a setback for promoters of employers' likability and workers' compensation legislation following a court decision. It discusses legislative progress, political reactions, and potential paths forward for reform. Names and specifics are sparse due to the fragmentary source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
New York Compromise on Workingmen Compensation Debated
The piece notes the New York court's stance on compensation legislation contrasts with the U S Supreme Court and describes how several states already have compensation laws for workers. It mentions Michigan calling an extra session to consider a new primary law and an employers liability act, with JAMA praising the governor's call as a path to a fairer distribution of industrial risk and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
New York Court
California
Ilinois
Kansas
Maryland
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Washington
Ohio
Massachusetts
Michigan
Journal of the
American Medical Association
The Coming of Spring From Collier's brief excerpt
A Collier’s piece celebrates spring as winter fades and life returns. It depicts warming weather reviving animals, market abundance, and rural activity with vivid, period tone.
Notice of Special Meeting of Venus Telephone Co Stockholders
Notice is given of a special stockholders meeting of the Venus Telephone Co to be held at the Wenas Store in Wenas Valley Yakima County Washington on May 24 1912 at 1 p m for deciding whether to increase capital stock from 5000 to 15000 The meeting is requested by trustees GEO LONGMIRE A J LOTZ H C SCHUMACHER Rh E CAMERON J N POLLARD P C WEINMANN JOHN CLEMAN Apr 8 10 17 24 May 18 15 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Telephone Co
Wenas Telephone Company
Wenas
Wenas Valley
Yakima County
Washington
GEO, Longmire
A. J. Lotz
H. C. Schumacher
Rh. E. Cameron
J. N. Pollard
P. C. Weinmann
John Cleman
The
Lewiston Fruit Opens California Market via Open River
Lewiston Idaho March 80 Inland Empire sails downstream with 1800 cases of Sprague Cannery canned apples bound for Portland and San Diego. The shipment demonstrates open river trade enabling Lewiston fruit into California and China, with water transport costing far less than rail. Sprague notes Portland rail rate 45 cents versus 20 cent water rate, and 10 cent water rate to California.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Inland Empire
Down River Points
Sprague Cannery Company
Portland
San Diego
Cal
Snake River
California
Sprague Company
J. H. Sprague
The
Canning Company
Open
Company E Makes Strong Push to Recruit to Full Strength
National Guard of Washington infantry unit Company E plans to reach 75 men and three officers from its 53 on roll. A recruiting station on Yakima Avenue between Third and Second, led by 2nd Lt John W Diamond and Sgt John S Dull, opens daily 3 to 10 pm. One recruit, Elmer C Bainter, joined Monday as plans include viewing historic photos from 1892 of former members and leaders like J M Curry W L Lemon L H Dills and Captain Coombs. All interested invited to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Avenue
Third
Ackenhausen Jewelry Company
John W. Diamond
John S. Dull
Elmer C. Bainter
J. M. Curry
W. L. Lemon
L H. , Dills
Captain Coombs
North
Yakima
Second Infantry
National Guard of
Washington
John Arbuckle Dies Suddenly in New York
John Arbuckle the sugar and coffee magnate died suddenly at his New York home after a cold worsened. He was 74 years old and will be buried in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arbuckle
New York
Arbuckle
Pittsburg
Squaw Suffragist In Calusa Voter Registration
Fifteen Digger Indians from Rancheria north of Calusa were brought by Rev E C Collett to register as voters. Captain Odock and his wife Ihene were among the registered. Irene is thought to be the first Indian woman in California to be converted to suffrage. The group is literate, with sturdy homes and industrious lives. Some participated in a large wedding celebration where a dozen couples married by tribal rites were legally joined by Rev Collett.
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Squaw
Calusa
Cal
Rancheria
E. C. Collett
Indian Affairs
Sacramento Valley
Odock
Ihene
Irene
California
Collett
Strayed Sorrel Horse Near Richmond Ferry
A dark sorrel horse weight 1100 pounds with brand 99 on left hip and other brands on right shoulder and left hip strayed from Richmond's Ferry on the Columbia River. Reward offered by Ovid Brulotte of Moxee City or J E Brulotte, 14 miles west of Richmond Ferry, north of the Columbia River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond's Ferry
Columbia River
Ovid Brulotte
Moxee City
J. E. Brulotte
Richmond Ferry
Local News Bits and Business Moves Across Towns
Fred R Reed becomes a full fledged K P after a Wednesday ceremony. El lensburg partners plan a small steamer on the upper Columbia to Wenatchee and Okanoan mines. Walter N Granger of the irrigation company leaves for Montana. A Rosenfield receives a New York confidential circular about green goods. City taxes paid on forty two days. Canal company buys land in Sunnyside Town section 36 and price at 17 per acre boosts land values. Attorneys Snively Reavis and Whitson visit Ellensburg for legal work. Peter Bellus to take charge of Hotel Yakima after arriving from Puyallup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Peter and
Danaher
Ellensburg
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Okanoan Mines
Canal Company
Sunnyside
Paris Gossip on Motor Crime and Smuggling Tactics
Paris reports the motor car as a rising tool for crime aiding rapid escapes and smuggling between France and Belgium. It notes the phantom auto in Lille Roubaix and Tourcoing, rising absinthe use, a proposed art auction royalty bill, and protests by Cripples of France against sham beggars and gypsies.
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Paris
Europe
New York
France
Belgium
Lille
Roubaix
Turcoing
Association of Cripples
M. F. Rosin
M. E. Sauvigrain
Association of
Blind Men of
Why it Didn't Grow New Yorker in Your Garden Last Summer
Suburbanite column notes readers’ gardens failing to thrive last summer with anecdotes about Cochin Chinas Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns. Harpers Bazaar style quips appear in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Quotes and quips spark a era of light humor
A jumble of jokes and wry remarks from editors and readers reflects a satirical taste for politics and society. Pithy lines critique Washington distance, charity ball costs, and public appeals, highlighting wit in daily newspaper culture.
Right Mistress In the Time It Takes Me to Tell
Brief excerpt shows dialogue between a mistress and housemaid with terse refusals and clipped exchanges. The fragment hints at social hierarchies and domestic tension within a period setting.
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Yakima Herald Herald Publishing Company
Go. N. Tuesley
North Yakima, Wash
Paratus
Clarkston
Tion
China
Naval
St. Louis
Seattle
Atlanta
Texas
Louisville
Collier’s
Charles Mackey
First National Bank
Saving Department
General Banking Resources
United States Depositary
W. L. Steinweg
Chas
Carpenter
A. B. Cline
C. R. Donovan
J. A. Loudon
Lewiston Fruit
Fred R. Reed
Walter N. Granger
Irrigation Company
Montana
A. Rosenfield
H. J. Snively
J. B. Reavis
Edward Whitson
Peter Bellus
Puyallup
Mondap
Bellus
Switzerland
Mediterranean Sea
Chamber of Deputies
M. Laloux
French Artists’ Society
M. Roll
National Society of the Fine Arts
M. Berard
Fine Arts
Loui Courier-Journal
Succes
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Helliesen Lumber Co
North Yakima
Wash
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