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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
3
The treasury on March 10 reports a net balance over three hundred million dollars, double the gold reserve act needs, yet citizens pay about eighty million dollars yearly in excess taxes. The piece argues ongoing taxation is burdensome and unjust, urging protest while stressing patriotic duty.
The piece notes Mr. Bryan pushing a Nebraska platform clause denouncing the McKinley administration for not enforcing anti trust laws. It cites the Tacoma Ledger editorializing that fighting trusts seems useless and questions what can be done to save the country from supposed trust oppression, while acknowledging wage increases for workers.
The Standard Screw company is described as a new trust amid growing public friction with trusts. The piece criticizes trusts for exploiting people and notes mounting pressure that makes names and slogans seem less meaningful.
Albert Michaud was executed in Tacoma on Friday for the murder of his wife. It marks the first legal hanging in Pierce County since Washington became a state, though over 50 murders have been chronicled in records.
Spokane judge J Z Moore enters the republican gubernatorial race stating the man should seek the office rather than the office seek the man.
Admiral Dewey volunteers for the presidency then withdraws within seven days, underscoring his suitability for naval command over political life.
In New Jersey elections on Tuesday Democrats secured a sweeping victory in most towns and gained votes statewide. The results point to influence by national economic interests as the outcome aligns with what observers call the incubator of large trusts shaping the country.
The piece argues the constitution is dead and lobbyists overpower the framers of the rights bill. It labels the act a long stride toward imperialism, noting press and public sentiment largely oppose it.
Reports from Clark county and Willamette valley fruit districts describe severe frost damage. Grants Pass records a 25 degree drop with the coldest night of winter, ruining peaches and injuring plums prunes and pears. Rose bushes and strawberries suffer, while nut trees and catalpas turn black and shrivel. Ashland sees 29 degree fall and cherry losses.
Reports indicate severe damage across the lower Rogue river valley with extensive losses yet to be estimated. Yakima county fruit fared better than other regions despite the harsh period, according to multiple sources.
The Herato to-day prints the second installment of Bryan's Yakima speech focusing on the United States becoming a great aggressive war nation and concerns over subjugation of foreign peoples. It warns of disease risks to soldiers in unhealthy climates and the expense and humiliation from such policy.
A historical remark noting that moral health comes from forced association with people deemed of low morality. It references Mr. Bryan and advocates careful reading of his speech for understanding.
Wesley Kunkel, in poor health for months, died suddenly in Taft's drug store from heart failure due to bronchial trouble. He was 44 and a nephew of W. E. Thornton, with a sister in Toppevish. The County Teacher's Association meets at the High School Saturday with Prof. G. W. Beach and Prof. H. L. Leach present. Beach will lecture to citizens and teachers. Deputy Marshal Dilley leaves for Spokane to attend federal court, escorting Ollie Buckner and Henry Heinz for liquor to Indians. Schuyler Colfax also to appear for larceny from his divorced Indian wife. The Junior Endeavor society hosts an evening program at church. Easter services planned. Sunrise prayer meeting at 6 am by U P S C E. April shirt waist sale at Coffin Bros with discounts. Senator Morrill, owned by Charles Campbell, will be at Taft Saturdays and in Yakima City other days.
Yakima items report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Richmond in Yakima City on April 11. Various locals, including C G Hoyt A B Weed and W Wyman’s measles case, are noted along with business ads and social events. The Hotel Yakima bar room sale to E W Dooley signals possible relocation of former proprietor.
Physician Dr. Owens Adair offers women and children care including confinement and surgical cases from an office above Coffin Bros. store. A sale of Queen Quality ladies shoes at Coffin Bros compares favorably to $4 shoes. Listings include land to rent, hides and pelts prices, flour and feed, seed potatoes, livestock for sale, a cough remedy, and grocery store promotions in North Yakima and nearby avenues.
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