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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
5
A Washington Herald piece rebukes Richard Harding Davis for journalistic laxity and praises newspapers for accuracy and public service. It argues journalism must pursue truth without malice, resisting sensationalism and serving the people faithfully.
Saturday morning fire destroyed a vulnerable row of wooden shacks in the heart of the business district. Two men were found dead among the ruins, with more feared. The blaze threatened major buildings including the Donald Keck and Pacific hotel, prompting calls to condemn unsafe wooden structures and replace them with brick and stone. Local merchants warn against preserving risky, cheap construction as millinery promotions at Mrs Ida French’s store tempt buyers to clear space for fall stock.
Yakima county officials face ruling that county commissioners cannot rebate or alter taxes after adjourning as the board of equalization. The opinion cites past guidance denying authority to strike or modify assessments on mortgages once the equalization session ends, citing prior cases and 1907 law changes.
The Y M C A board discussed charter membership fees but postponed a firm decision due to many trustees being out of town. The plan would grade membership from age twelve and up with department fees, and a possible special meeting may be held later in the month.
Special Indian Agent Green reported in the Herald that Yakima ranked worst among towns selling liquor to Reds. He toured North Yakima Colville Lapwal and other locales, resulting in several convictions and noting acquittals in other cases.
Sunnyside hosts Seattle for two games this weekend with $200 per game at stake. Sunnyside claims two wins in last meeting and confidence returns in a Seattle tour that has totaled 29 games since July 1 with 15 wins. Gate receipts split. lineup announced.
Reports from New York detail brutal assaults on young children including two year old Antoinette Talucci and six year old Angeline Condarti. Suspects Luzza Fontaza Joly Ambatro and Frank Peabody face charges or arrests amid a broad spree of assaults. police seek more officers. Also promotion for Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy for cold and bronchial ailments with a testimonial from Mrs. Hall of Sioux Falls, S D.
A Tangier dispatch reports Casa Blanca surrendered with guards to land for foreign protection at Mogador Rabat Saffi or Mazagan. French Galilee sailors and a guard reach the consulate amid gunfire and street fighting as warships bombard the Arab quarter.
A Tangier dispatch says street fighting and bombardment continued on Sunday in Casablanca. French ships fired about 2,000 shells with Moorish deaths in the hundreds and marine losses of 150. European residents flee as Berber tribes threaten invasion or unrest.
Yakima exhibitors plan to send a mixed car load of fruit to Des Moines for the Iowa state fair opening August 23. After the show, displays move to Minneapolis for Minnesota, with literature distributed and visitor registers kept at a Yakima commanded booth.
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