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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

3

Fragmentary OCR Notes From 5 August Ace Item

Fragmentary OCR text references ace 5 aus ion in a ptly a 3 Dr pre nut sion 3 4. The readable portion lacks clear events or identifiable entities for a complete news card.

Fragmentary entry notes a property base and lots

The readable fragment hints at a real estate or property listing with references to lots and a house near a base area, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to define a full notice or event.

Mayor Vetoes Repeal of Second Hand License Fee

City officials report Mayor Henry H. Lombard vetoed the repeal ordinance aimed at removing the annual license fee for secondhand dealers. The measure, backed by Councilman Harry Mull, sparked broad opposition from draymen teamsters and some business owners. It is believed the veto will be sustained, though council sentiment remains uncertain.

Henry H. Lombard Harry Mull

Handsome Four Story Building Planned on First and Chestnut

Architect John Nash drafts plans for a four story and basement building by Pat Mullins at First and Chestnut. The structure spans 140 by 546 feet with two storefronts on each street. Excavation for the Chestnut basement is finished and stonemasons are building basement walls.

John Nash Pat Mullins First Chestnut Streets First Street Chestnut

Seattle Ministers Weigh Ending Sunday Weddings

Sunday weddings in Seattle are under consideration by city pastors who argue the rite is unnecessary and wastes clergy time. They note that under Jewish law marriages did not occur on the Sabbath. Rev. J. H. McIntosh presented the question at the Ministerial Federation meeting at the YMCA on Monday.

Seattle J. H. McIntosh Ministerial Federation

Ex-Police Judge Robbed by Saturday Thief in Pants He Wore

Francis Ground, a young man, was arrested after police linked him to Saturday night theft from J. C. Rodman, ex police judge, who woke to find his pants and $16 gone. Ground, from Portland Oregon, allegedly fled a restaurant before being caught and identified by Rodman.

Francis Ground J. C. Rodman Mr. Rodman Mr. Ground Rodman Ground Perry Portland Ore Northern Pacific

Chelsea Fire Aftermath Prompts $3.5 Million Loss Probe

Boston reports 10 000 homeless from Chelsea blaze with insured losses pegged at 3 500 000 and 350 acres burned valued near 6 000 000 No further deaths and two critical injuries. relief aided by Massachusetts fund for San Francisco sufferers as Boston and Chelsea mobilize funds and state aid efforts.

Boston Chelsea Massachusetts Fund San Francisco Beck Draper

Teamsters to Leave Over New City License Edict

North Yakima workers vow mass exodus as grading contractors react to a newly enforced license requiring each teamster outfit to hold a permit. W W C Meyers and William McKiver denounce the license as unaffordable and ruinous to wages, threatening about 150 to 200 men with losing roughly $2000 collectively.

W.W. C. Meyers North Yakima William McKiver

Ankeny Seeks Senate Return Citing State Loss Risk

In a Davenport Times item Mr. Ankeny warns the state would be a loser if he is not returned to the senate. The public already had losses in Mr. Ankeny and will avoid repeating the same gamble.

Mr. Ankeny Senate Davenport

Senator Ankeny letters flood county voters

Hundreds of letters reach voters this week as Senator Ankeny seeks re election. Letters mailed from Washington DC require a two cent stamp. The piece notes stamps could have been bought in Washington if he wished to aid his state.

Senator Ankeny Ankeny Senate Washington, D. C Walla Walla Sec

Weston Wes ley Jones Urged for Senate Promotion

The Vancouver Independent notes a detailed Congess work statement from Hon. Wesley L. Jones, current representative and Senate candidate. While too long to print, readers may request a copy by writing him in Washington, praising his service and urging promotion.

Wesley L. Jones House of Representatives Washington Jones Creston News

Newspaper Endorsement Duel Over Senate Seats

Cle Elum Echo contrasts Senator Ankeny with Congressman Jones, praising Jones as "of, for and by the people" and arguing Ankeny’s record falls short. The paper jokes about enlargement to cover Jones’s work and notes Ankeny’s meager pay versus large what it calls a “gold brick” for larger deals.

Ankeny United States Senate Senator Ankeny Jones Senate Yakima Jones Commonwealth

Has But One Choice In Senate Fight Bremerton Urges Jones

Bremerton faces a clear choice between Senator Ankeny and Congressman Jones in the United States Senate race. The Bremerton publicity argues Jones consistently supports the Puget Sound navy yard, which is vital to the city, while Ankeny has no record of yard advocacy. The editorial endorses Jones as a proven force and predicts solid local backing.

United States Senator Ankeny Congressman Jones Bremerton Puget Sound Navy Yard Navy Yard Wesley L. Jones Senate Jones Bremerton Searchlight

Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Claims Life Saving Benefit

A testimonial from Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney disease, with the ad noting the product strengthens kidneys and restores health. It lists North Yakima Drug Store as a seller and A D Sioan as proprietor.

Foley Oscar Bowman Lebanon North Yakima A. D. Sioan

City Bonds Ready to Sell Amid Demand

The city expects easy sale of recent election bonds with bids showing strong interest at 4 1/2 percent. Early fears of tight credit eased as money markets loosened and bid requests increased, signaling quick absorption when advertised.

Death Was On His Heels Jesse Morris Near Death Then Healed

Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia nearly died from pneumonia and a severe cough in spring 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after using about two and a half bottles. The remedy is sold with a guarantee at C C Case’s drug store with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King C. C. Case's

Renowned Kidney Support Recipe Promises Relief

A home remedy mixtur e of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kirgon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is touted to cleanse and strengthen kidneys, relieve backache and bladder weakness, and improve urination. Druggist approved, claimed effective before Bright's Disease stage. Scranton Times traced origin to October 1906.

Bright Scranton New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg

Fruitgrowers push war on saloons for tax savings

At a Fruitgrowers association meeting, members urged action against saloons to save taxes. They argued city revenue from liquor sales outweighs farmers' tax payments, citing cases like Flanney where whiskey led to crime and a drunken juror affected trials. The group favored cooperative measures and vowed thorough consideration.

Fruitgrowers’ Association

Vinol Boosts Growth for Weak Children in Ad Claim

An advertisement claims Vinol restores health in undernourished children by replacing cod liver oil with a potent formula. It cites Mrs. C. W. Stump of Canton Ohio and Druggist Fred L. Janeck of North Yakima Washington promising customer refunds if no benefit.

C. W. Stump Canton Ohio Vinci Fred L. Janeck North Yakima Wash

Yakima Exhibit Plans For Alaska Yukon Fair In Seattle

The Commercial club and the horticulture union met with county commissioners to arrange the Yakima exhibit for the 1909 Alaska Yukon fair in Seattle. Commissioners plan to appropriate about 4000 more dollars next year. A two man delegation will visit Seattle to select a suitable exhibit site. committee members are W N Irish A B Weed and Dan Sinclair.

Commercial Club The Horticulture Union Seattle W.N. Irish A. B. Weed Dan Sinclair

Australia seeks tangible British aid to guard colonies

London reports indicate Premier Thomas Price of South Australia urged the British government to prove concrete commitment to the colonies during a meeting of the Australian chamber of commerce. He warned that colonies cannot be protected by flag only and pressed Britain to show active concern over potential Japanese aggression.

London Australia Japan Australian Chamber of Commerce Thomas Price South Australia Price Great Britain

Price backs federal citizen army plan in Australia

Price supported a proposal to create a federal citizen army in Australia saying the awakening of the east requires defending Australia as a jewel of the British crown and that someone must stand up and fight to keep it.

Australia Price

Twenty Year Health Sentence Cured by Bucklen’s Salve

O. B. Woolever of Le Raveville New York claims Bucklen’s Agnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises its healing of sores boils burns and wounds. The ad notes the salve costs 25 cents at C. Case’s drug store.

Bucklen Woolever le Raveville N.Y C. Case

Local Quad Track Meet Marches Toward April 25

Four high schools North Yakima Sunnyside Eljensburge and Prosser gear up for a big quad meet in this city on April 25. Virgil McWhorter elected captain Irwin Shilver manager and a nearly fixed squad named for the Walla Walla event includes Ben Bessesson Ralph Darling Irwin Shiley Grover Burke Thompson Remy and McWhorter with events in sprints middle and distance races.

North Yakima Sunnyside Eljensburge Prosser Virgil McWhorter Irwin Shilver Walla Walla Ben Bessesson Ralph Darling Irwin Shiley Grover Burke Thompson Remy McWhorter

Yakima Firm Geiset Plumber Contract Accepted

Yakima contract work for the new high school is accepted from W. D. Walker & Co of North Yakima. A test of the plumbing in cold weather before February 1 1909 will determine satisfaction. if not, the firm will redo it. The board aims for a final settlement with builder W. R. Ammon and a public cost statement will follow. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for children with coughs and bronchial trouble.

Yakima Geiset W. D. Walker & Co North Yakima W. R. Ammon Campbell Prosser Republican Bulletin C. W. Camp West Side

Tree shipments report from the healing yards in Prosser

The Prosser Republican Bulletin notes large shipments from the healing yards adjoining its office last week. W H Whitney and associates received pears, cherries, peaches, and grapes from Stark Bros nursery in Louisiana Missouri, while E M Davis and A P Tinkham each received 500 trees from North Yakima nursery. A 1400 tree lot for Geo Myers is due today as Nelson Rich expands a pear project across the river.

Republican Bulletin W. H. Whitney Geo. Giffin Mr. Marshall D. W. Atnephrey Stark Bros.” Nursery Louisiana Missouri E. M. Davis A. P. Tinkham North Yakima Geo. Myers Nelson Rich Prosser Republican Bulletin

Hops Out and Plan for Upper Yard Plantings

In Toppenish, W. P. Sawyer will convert 10 acres of iron yard to standard pears with dwarf pears as fillers. Three acres will hold grapes in the lower yard, remaining area to grass. Capt. Dunn and D. A. McDonald also take land for grass and crops, with McDonald expanding to corn and a reservation ranch. A. G. Dickson to sow barley.

W. P. Sawyer Capt. Dunn D. A. McDonald A. G. Dickson Toppenish Review

Entryman Alleged Abandonment of Northwest Yakima Tract

Notice to entryman alleging abandonment of a tract, residence change, lack of settlement or cultivation, no improvements, and no established prescriptive rights. They must appear May 14, 1908, at 10 o clock before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in North Yakima Washington. Publication ordered after failure of personal service. Zenas Y Coleman Register.

United States Land Office North Yakima Washington Zenas Y. Coleman Apri-Mayrix Register

Notice to Creditors in Estate of James Wright

In Yakima County Washington Superior Court probate for James Wright deceased. Fred G Wright named executor urges creditors to present claims within one year from April 1 1908 at his attorney H J Snively North Yakima to avoid bar under Washington law.

Superior Court The Stata of Washington Yakima County James Wright Fred G. Wright A. D

Systematic warfare proposed against field pests by poisons

Gophers sage rats and prairie dogs threaten grain fields with annual devastation. A plan targets females before birth to reduce numbers. Woodlark Squirrel Poison praised as reliable and destructive, ready to use with no mixing required. Dealers offer refunds if not as claimed. Hoyt CHEMICAL Co. Portland Oregon.

Hoyt Chemical Co Portland

Piano Tuner and Repairer Promotes Yearly Service

W M Roberts announces affiliation with D S Johnston company and residence in the city. He offers yearly piano work including two tunings per year, action regulating, pedal squeaks, and organ repairs. Yearly contract six dollars payable in two installments. Orders via phone numbers 1444 or 5371.

D. S. Johnston Company W. M. Roberts

Contest Notice Filed Over Homestead Entry in Washington

A contest affidavit by Frank Hawk challenges Homestead Entry No 2990 filed April 13 1903 by Emery J Fleming for NW4 Section 16 Township 14 North Range 21 East W M in North Yakima Washington. The Interior Department proceeding begins March 28 1908 with contest action pending.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office North Yakima Washington Frank Hawk Township Emery J. Fleming

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