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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1907

Page

8

Four robberies hit Wyman Sheldon stores and local offices

Police report two break ins at Wyman & Sheldon’s harness store on North First with about ten dollars taken and a larger unknown loss. Rooms adjoining the Imperial hotel suffered a minor theft of trousers. Dentists offices of Dr. Stanley and Dr. Hoffman were robbed of dental gold totaling about 40 dollars with two burglars using a key and later leaving doors ajar. No arrests or clues yet.

Wyman & Sheldon’s North First Imperial Hotel Wyman & Sheldon Imperial Dentists William R. Stanley Weed H. H. Hoffman Yakima National Bank

Treasury letters favor Yakima and Snohomish for revenue bot

The treasury department has received letters from Washington residents proposing names for the new revenue butter to be used on Puget Sound. Yakima, Mahkah and Snohomish top the list, with writers critiquing the name Yakima by asking if it could be likened to calling the Bronco.

Washington Treasury Department Puget ‘Sound Yakima Mahkah

Grady Appointed by Judge Rigg in Yakima Company Case

Tomas E. Grady was appointed over Monday by Judge Rigg in the Trustee company versus Yakima Improvement company case. A bond was fixed at five thousand dollars.

Tomas E. Grady Rigg Yakima Improvement Company Poo

La Follette Praises Irrigation Tour of Yakima Valley

Senator La Follette, visiting Yakima with I B Turnell, toured ranches and irrigation works on Nob Hill and the Tieton project. He expressed astonishment at irrigation’s results and pledged future support for Yakima, praising Turnell’s booster efforts and the valley’s prosperity.

Senate Yakima la Follette I. B. Turnell Pacific Hotel Turnell Nob Hill Tieton Project Wide Hollow Ahtanum Hubbard and Congdon Tieton

Window Lights Are Broken Robber Fails to Enter

A robber tried to break into the Northwest Light and Water company office on North Second Street around 10 PM Saturday. He broke a rear window pane but fled after the alarm was raised by the night watchman, who met Officer Charles Smith on South Second Street and reported the incident.

Northwest Light and Water Company North Secon Street Charles Smith South Second Street

Pure Food Show to Run in Yakima Hotel Block

A three hundred word preview notes a pure food show in the Yakima hotel block from April 29 to May 4. It offers afternoon and evening sessions with twelve first class exhibits and free samples, music and vaudeville daily, and promises strict non inclusion of compounds. Promoters point to Seattle and Portland shows as a model for success and name sample items like Egg-O-See hot biscuits and hot rolls from Quaker Oats.

Yakima _ hotel Seattle Portland Cleveland Baking Powder Company

Nob Hill Improvement Association Forms in Nob Hill

Forty two Nob Hill residents met to organize the Nob Hill Improvement Association electing J. E. Shannon temporary chairman and Orin A. Clark temporary secretary. Nine directors were chosen to serve until February with monthly meetings planned and a two week trustees meeting to appoint officers. The group aims to improve roadway conditions and curb future rock blocking during grading as part of district improvements.

Nob Hill

Fruit Growers Urge Reappointment of Inspector Brown

Yakima county fruit growers endorsed J M Brown for reappointment as county fruit inspector. State and attorney general guidance keep Brown at work, with Huntley noting continued duties and a possible supreme court ruling. The growers report inspections continued smoothly with thousands of trees checked and urge commissioners to confirm Brown for the next term.

J. M. Brown Huntley Brown Yakima County W. L. Wright Chm E. E. Samson

Hyomei Quick Relief for Catarrh Pitches Inhaler Solution

An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a direct local treatment for catarrh. The pocket inhaler reaches nose throat and lungs to relieve symptoms and claims a permanent cure in worst cases. A full Hyomei outfit costs $1 with a guarantee that payment is only due if it cures.

Fred L. Janeck

Morning Herald Briefs and Ads Note Reach

Dr Hall the veterinarian can be reached by telephone 2183 or at 102 South Selah Avenue. Herald ads promise results and news items told briefly and honestly in the Morning Herald.

Hall South Selah Avenue Morning Herald

To Enjoy a Good Dinner With Miona Tablets

A promotional pitch touts Miona stomach tablets to improve digestion. It claims no dieting or vigorous exercise is needed, advises taking one tablet before meals and at bedtime, and offers a money back guarantee via Fred L. Janecke covering two 50 cent boxes if it does not cure.

Fred L. Janeck

Beauty Complexion Tea Sells at Case's Drug Store

Advert promotes Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea for a beautiful complexion priced at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets at Case's drug store.

Hollister Rock Mountain Case's Drug Store

Doing Business Again After Illness

A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York recounts near death from indigestion and debility. He credits Electric Bitters with his recovery and his return to business, praising the tonic’s daily gains. Guaranteed by C Ccase druggist, price 60 cents.

A. A Chisholm Treadwell N. Y C Cc. Case

North Yakima Students Name Oratory Winners

After a secret April 8 meeting four contestants were in the running. Alva Strausz won first place to represent North Yakima at Pullman while Dolph Barnett took second and John Motley third. Lyle Gamble and Strausz were also chosen for other declamatory events. Several other students performed in the program at the Christian church, and a quartet sang during the evening.

Alva Strausz Christian Church North Yakima Pullman Dolph Barnett Oratory John Motley Barnett Seattle Whitman Motley Lyle Gamble Strausz Clyde Samson Ernest Wiley Ethel de Mont Mattie Gertle Della Schott Erma Greenwood Ruby Cluft Norma Purl

King and Queen of England Visit Naples Church

In Naples on April 22 the king and queen toured Santa Chiara. A monk refused entry saying Begone in peace, there is nothing for you here. The sacristan insulted them until General Salsa intervened to open the door. The moment amused King Edward.

Naples England Santa Chiara Edward Salsa

Selah Garden Tracts and Henson Townsite Platted

F L Charboneau filed plats for a 30 acre Selah garden tract and a 10 acre Henson townsite at Wenus station. The townsite will bear George Henson’s name with 44 lots 50 by 130 feet. Garden tracts split into two and one half acre and one and one quarter acre parcels. Northern Pacific official indicated no railroad-name change issues for Wenus station.

F. L. Charboneau Selah Henson Arenus Station George Henson Northern Pacific Wenus Station

Bicycle Stolen From Pioneer Drug Store Employee

Norman Carpentier, a worker at Pioneer drug store, reports his bicycle has been stolen with no trace found. Police are investigating potential suspects near the storefront.

Norman Carpentier Pioneer Drug Store

Lulu Mabel Hahn Granted Divorce in Superior Court

Lulu Mabel Hahn was granted a divorce from C. P. Hahn in the superior court on Monday.

Lulu Mabel Hahn C. P. Hahn

Congressman Jones weighs Senate bid after Hawaii trip

The article notes growing talk that Congressman Jones may seek the U S Senate. He plans to decide before his Washington return and will likely announce if running while also leaving his congressional race. He prepares for a Hawaii trip set to depart around April 25 and will survey state concerns on his return.

Jones Washington National Senate Hawaii Congress

Local Resident-Almost Gets Lost in City Changes

J. S. Richmond of Blue Lake Calif visits the city to check his property and says he almost got lost due to changes since his last visit. He plans to return home on Wednesday.

J. S. Richmond Blue, Lake, Calif Mr. Richmond

La Follette backs Roosevelt for third term nomination

Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette endorses President Roosevelt as the only logical Republican candidate. He expects Roosevelt to accept the nomination and win the presidency, arguing Roosevelt will return government to the people.

Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Roosevelt United States Senator la Follette Herald Pacific Hotel Tt Am

Gear Dickinson Wedding at Home in Seattle Area

Miss Millicent Gear of North Yakima and Mr Mortimer Dickinson of Pioneer Oregon wed at noon on April 22 at 36 Souther Third street home of Mr and Mrs E G Vincent. Rev E W Catlin officiated. They depart at 2 15 pm for Portland and other places. Pioneer will be their future home. The bride is a trained nurse and the groom a prosperous Oregon farmer.

E. G. Vincent Souther Third Street Millicent Gear North Yakima Mortimer Dickinson Pioneer, Ore Panama E. W. Catlin Portland Pioneer Ore Oregon

Carload stained verso notes unclear urban entry

The fragmentary text presents names and figures that are difficult to parse. It mentions a carload and stains but lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to form a clear news summary.

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E Yakima Herald Herald Publishing Company D. N. Tursley Red North — Wash Second Street Grady Receiver I. B Turnell Yakima Mr. Turnell Yakima Valley The Yakima Hotel Johnson Farm Fruit Growers’ Meeting Coun Ty Commissioners Congressman Jones Gear-Dickinson Mrs. E. G. Vincent Jose Tao Sam
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