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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1909

Page

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Bitter Words In Graft Case End of Trial Sparks Outburst

Prosecutor F J Heney and Earl Rogers agreed to settle their private differences out of court after the Calhoun graft case. The exchange occurred during testimony involving former Supervisor Coleman. Scoville preached to thousands, with 275 converts reported in the first week of his revival.

San Francisco F. J. Heney Earl Rogers Calhoun Coleman Heney Lewis F. Byington Byington

Escanaba Man Buys Complete Northern Michigan Village

Joseph Perrow of Escanaba has purchased all buildings in the village of Nortland, Marquette County, acquiring 85 dwellings and two stores. His rise from lumberjack to town owner is likened to a fairy tale as the village name will change to Perrow.

Iscanaba, Mich Joseph Perrow Escanaba Nortland Marquette County Perrow Upper Michigan Woods

Right of Way Approved for Milwaukee Railroad Route

The secretary of the interior approves the Milwaukee railroad right of way over government land in townships 14-23 and 15-25 dated April 17. The approval, subject to existing rights, marks the first such clearance west of the Columbia River in the area, running along land owned by the Rose Land Company between Beverly and Priest Rapids.

Milwaukee Railroad Secretary of the Interior Columbia River Rose Land Company Beverly Priest Rapids

Sunday big religious day in North Yakima church

The largest religious service in North Yakima draws fourteen hundred attendees with about eight hundred to one thousand taking part in a simple communion. No ritual or display, just scripture reading a blessing on bread and wine, then distribution by twelve deacons and two aged elders.

Evangelist Scoville Scoville Christ Martin Luther Ontario Canada North Yakima

Five Suspects Questioned In Front Street Saloon Robbery

Dick Kootenai reports losing 23.50 to a group of five men during a bar room fight on Front Street Monday night. Police arrested five suspects who were later released after alibi proof. The victim says the robbery occurred while he lay on the floor, with the crime committed before the bartender.

Dick Kootenai Front Kootenai

Mrs Roosevelt Plans Return From Europe Tour

Mrs. Roosevelt and her family will not stay in Europe next winter. They will travel up the Nile in the spring to meet Roosevelt. She is expected to return to the United States in November.

Oyster Bay

New Sultan Rules Turkey in Historic Deposition

Across Constantinople Abdul Hamid II is deposed and his brother Achmed Rachad Effendi becomes Mehemed IV as Young Turk triumph signals end of Abdul Hamid’s reign. Gun salutes, martial law loosening, and cabinet uncertainty follow in the capital while reports from Beirut Berlin and London recount ongoing turmoil and regional distress.

Constantinople Abdul Hamid II Achmid Rachad Effendi Mehemed IV Mahomet Mahmed IV Turkey Osman Sheik Ul Islam Almas Abdulads Rachad_ sultan Young Turk Party Abdule Ahmed Riza Beirut Adana Hadjin Berlin Tagelblatt Abdul Hamid London A _ Belgrade Macedonia

Attempted Burglary Foiled at North Third Street Home

Sunday evening burglars tried to break into the home of Deputy Health Officer Fitch at 306 North Third Street. They fled when roomers returned. The thieves used a skeleton key and searched the house but nothing was stolen. The house held Scoville revival funds and the attempt follows a prior theft attempt last year.

Fitch North Third Street

Man Loses Arm as Freight Train Strikes at Toppenish

A man believed to be Daniel D. Leach of Ethel Idaho, about 30, lost his right arm when he fell under a freight train near Toppenish station as No. 5 arrived. He was rushed to Toppenish hospital with multiple injuries. a Modern Woodmen of America card found in his pocket identified his lodge in Ethel. Witnesses report he slipped while trying to alight the moving train.

Toppenish No. 5 Toppenish Hospital Johnston Daniel D. Leach Ethel, Ida Woodmen of America Ethel

Johnson and Jeffries fight talk from Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett predicts Johnson has little chance against Jeffries saying the outcome depends on Jeffries catching Johnson. He jokes Johnson will run when the big bear approaches and notes Ketchel may have a chance with Johnson.

Corbett Big Black Johnson Jim Jeffries New York Jim Corbett Jack Johnson Jeffries Johnson Big Bear Ketchell

How Canada Pays for Good Roads Debenture Plan

A Halton county paper explains a road debenture proposal with 2,000,000 dollars in debentures at 5 percent interest. Annual installments total 13,010.28 dollars over 380 payments, yielding a grand total of 390,308.40 dollars. The article outlines the principal and interest portions of each payment.

Yakima Ontario Canada Halton

Deposition to Begin in Government Equity Suit

In Salt Lake City on April 26 the government equity suit against Harriman and western railroads proceeds with depositions. Railroad men and workers were subpoenaed in large numbers and two weeks are expected to cover the evidence.

R. R. Case Salt Lake City Utah

Pathfinder car leads New York to Seattle race into Twin Falls

The Thomas Pathfinder, advancing the New York to Seattle auto race, is due in Twin Falls Saturday April 24 escorted from Pocatello by Charlie Hill's Mitchell. J. W. Reddington heads the Pathfinder crew of newspaper men. Over 40 cars entered for the event, the opening June 1 alongside the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Robert Guggenheim, copper king, arrives in a $10 000 car with Mr. Moore to meet the Pathfinder in Twin Falls.

Twin Falls Ida Zapril Big Thomas Pathfinder New York Seattle Pocatello Charlie Hill Mitchell Fred Rogers Guy Milner Murtaugh Dry Creek Yale Raft River American Falls J. W. Reddington Robert M. Guggenheim Moore Guggenheim Commercial Club Mr. Moore

Accidental Death At Tie Ton Project Shaft

Coroner Rosser returns from Camp No. 1 to report Austrian worker M Simonvitch died Saturday after a powder explosion. Testimony shows he was warned not to move the explosive but did so anyway. Verdict finds death accidental and self blame rests with Simonvitch. No inquest planned for George Forster who drowned and cut his throat two weeks ago.

Rosser Camp No. 1 Tieton Project M. Simonvitch Simonvitch George Forster

Klein to Be Deported From Tacoma

Tacoma April 26 Inspector Fulton of the immigration bureau received a warrant for the deportation of Joshua Klein the radio active dealer recently convicted of assault on a woman Klein welcomes the news and says he will be glad to return to his charette in Switzerland

Klein Tacoma Fulton The Immigration Bureau Today Joshua Klein Switzerland

Missing Man's Body Found Near Bumping Lake

The body of George Forster, a reclamation service employee about 35, was found in shallow water near Bumping Lake by fellow laborers. Officials deem possible suicide though murder theory exists. body badly decomposed after eleven days in water. An inquest urged. coroner Rosser and Undertaker Flint will conduct investigations.

George Forster Bumping River Bumping Lake Reclamation Service Naches City Rosser Flint Forster

Indignation Over Toppenish Bridge and Road Woes Calls for Action

A Toppenish citizen letter to The Herald denounces County Commissioner McDonald for delays in road and bridge work. It cites a failed Parker Bottom bridge, lost business, and calls for accountability while urging North Yakima to wake up and address regional transportation needs.

Toppenish Herald Parker McLeod Toppenishs Commercial Club Dan McDonald Wapato North Yakima Parker Bottom Dan Sinclair Meloy Wizard of Beima Yakima County

Castro's Buried Treasure Report Ignites Caracas

Report from Caracas says former President Castro left a buried fortune of gold near the city to fund a possible return to Venezuela. The tale ties his rumored wealth to alleged financial troubles and renewed push to reclaim power.

Castro Caracas Venezuela

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Gay “Car Dog Patrick Calhoun Milwaukee Christian Church Dick Kootenal Mrs. Roosevelt First National Bank First National Bank of North J. H. Fitch Idaho Gentleman Jim Jack Eewes Cathfinder Geo Oppenish Tisett McDonald
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