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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
In a fragmented report, Taft advocates for his own promotion as presidential contender while others, including Okano and Ys, appear in a crowded, contested field. Rhetoric and unclear sequence suggest ongoing maneuvering within a tense political battle.
Northern Pacific employees Frank Terrill Frank Loker Agent J R Ryerson and Joe Tuttle were summoned to Spokane to testify as the government sues over cattle kept in cars longer than 36 hours after a state fair shipment. The case centers on cars left overnight hindering feeding.
Monday council session examined alleged wholesale liquor sales at Chinese restaurants near the Horseshoe saloon. Despite concerns, the saloon license was renewed after a two week hold while investigation continued. Renewals were also granted for Charles Connell at the Washington Bar E G Thompson at the Begoda and the Bartholet hotel.
The North Yakima Woodmen lodge gears up for a major convention. Organizers report fundraising progress to cover formal attire costs and seek community support to meet remaining goals.
The North Yakima band raised $177.55 at a Monday ball in Tieton hall to furnish their organization. A Sunday meeting will decide further funding steps as the ball’s success supports future concerts for citywide entertainment. Delegates to the Washington State Camp M W A meet May 6–7 in North Yakima with extensive plans and incentives to attract attendance.
L O Janeck of the Yakima Commercial company arranged the first sale through the Yakima Real Estate exchange to J L Rivers of Seattle. Rivers bought a five acre tract outside town for 2000 dollars. Rivers, representing the Fox Typewriter company, came to the exchange to place a machine for sale and learned the tract was held by the Yakima Commercial.
Seattle motel plans label the welcome festa as the Atlantic fleet arrives May 28, with 14 artillery companies, 50 000 streetcar tickets, and four monster parades to entertain visiting sailors. Governors and leaders from several states are invited.
Minnesotan Governor Johnson gains momentum as a plausible Democratic contender ahead of Bryan. Reports say New York, Michigan, New England states, and several uncommitted delegates favor Johnson. Illinois, California, and West states may shift, with letters urging his entry from Bryan and other Democrats, signaling broad national support.
All delegates visitors teams and Woodmen and their wives toams join the event as listed in the incomplete OCR note.
In Dearborn Michigan on April 21 F J Draper and William Walcott both of Milan were instantly killed when their automobile was struck by a train.
Fire today in Big Rapids Michigan leveled Mercy Hospital a $75 000 institution. All 30 patients and 40 sisters of many escaped without injury.
Mary Waldher, age unknown, died Saturday when a log rolled off a wood pile and crushed her skull as she played nearby. Authorities note the accident occurred at the scene with emergency responders attending.
THE HAGUE April 21 Dave Hill American ambassador designate to Berlin in succession Charlemagne Tower is clearing up his affairs here for arrangements I assume his duties in Berlin June.
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