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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1911

Page

8

Tariffs and foreign rivals threaten American lemon growers

A Washington analysis argues tariffs defend U S lemon and orange producers against foreign competition. It details Italian and Sicilian importers funding campaigns to repeal duties, reports past customs fraud, and urges Congress to protect domestic growers amid chronic market pressures and rail tariff concerns.

Washington Wm. Loeb, Jr New York Treasury Department Congress Sicily Japan Mexico Spain California San Diego San Francisco

Plan to reseed burked forests in northern Idaho

Spokane August 7 More than 100 men will be sent into the Pan d Alene national forest to gather tir and pine cones for reseeding timber districts burned a year ago Seed output targets 26000 pounds to be planted in 1912 The forestry department and protection associations have 800 men on patrol in Idaho forests no major fires this season Six arrests for neglecting to extinguish camp fires reported aiding efforts to save millions in timber across four states

Spokane Wash Pour d'Alene National Forest Idaho United States Forestry Department Department Timber Protective Associations Albert L. Flewelling Western Forestry and Conservation Association Washington Oregon Montana Boundary Country

Perkins urges businessmen to return to public life in politics

Mr Perkins argues wealth distribution requires better public leadership. He notes a post Civil War shift as business men retreat from office while many recent public servants lack business training, turning public roles into careers rather than duties.

Perkins Congress

Old Papers for Sale at Herald Office

Classified notice advertises old papers for sale at the Herald office with price 10 cents per bindle.

Herald Office

Camorra Trial Expected To Last Months In Naples

Viterbo Italy Aug 7 Over four months have passed since the Camorra trial began and it shows no sign of finishing soon The case reveals how crime diminished under Spaventa and Lamarmora and how the Camorra’s political protectors helped it survive The trial will continue for months with jurors weighing circumstantial evidence against the charged for criminal association while the public awaits verdicts and reforms to curb the organization The Camorra is described as wounded to death as high officials lose protection and candidates fear Camorra backing in future elections

Viterbo Italy Camorra Palizzolo Nasi Cuocolo Fabbroni Capezzuti Farris Silvio Spaventa Lamarmora Naples Spaventa Criminal Association

Local Notes Include Thefts And Travels Across Counties

George Hards reports a dozen young cockerels stolen Sunday night. Gumbert plans a trip to Klamath Falls Oregon within days. Charles F Bolin an Toppenish attorney conducts business in North Yakima. Mrs John W Lince and Frank Williams family take a two week camping trip to Soda Springs. Frances Willard chapter of WCTU meets Miss Strong on South Second Avenue at 2 30 this afternoon. Mrs E L Hopper wife of the Kennewick rail agent returns from Tacoma and Seattle and proceeds home. Louis Jacobson refuses Seattle big league tryouts and will finish season with the Tigers. C A Cassidy predicts success for Jewett plan to umpire from grandstand and may test the system. M L Monday and family from Buffalo New York depart for Alaska after five weeks with F Swain at Fruitvale then travel south along the Pacific coast before returning by December 1.

George Hards West Lincoln Avenue Gumbert Klamath Falls Oregon Charles F. Bolin Toppenish North Yakima John W. Lince Frank Williams Soda Springs Frances Willard Miss Strong South Second Avenue E. L., Hopper Kennewick Tacoma Seattle Louis Jacobson Tigers C. A. Cassidy Lrondale Jewett Cassidy

North Yakima Adopts Health Sanitation and Water Protection

North Yakima city council on Monday adopted two ordinances to protect public health. One enforces sanitary rules for all food facilities and imposes penalties for violations. The other creates a watershed patrol to prevent water pollution and authorizes arrests and court actions for infractions.

North Yakima

Uncle Sam fails to ask milliner before new Treasury lockers

Washington August 5 The Treasury installs new lockers for employees including about 400 women. Women inspect the 18 inch wide boxes and mutter about fit for hats with many shirts and coats in the crowd finding other spaces. A milliner is not consulted and the plan lacks hat accommodation details.

Washington Sam Treasury

Oregon Development League set for Astoria convention

James J. Hill L. W. Hill and Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific join Judge Lovett Samuel Hill and Interior Secretary James Fisher as speakers at the Oregon Development League annual convention in Astoria August 14 to 16. About 800 delegates expected with band concerts Indian dances wrestling bouts featuring Battling Nelson and aerial kite exhibitions. Governors from fifteen states plan to attend with brief addresses during deliberations.

Astoria Ore James J. Hill L. W. Hill Howard Elliott Northern Pacific Railroad Co Lovett Harriman Lines Samuel Hill James Fisher Oregon Development League Negt the Hills Elliott Northern Pacific System Ellery Royal Italian Band Nelson Ami

Residents protest sidewalk grade dispute on South Seventh Street

Robert B. Milroy speaks for property owners on South Seventh Street between Spruce and Pine, challenging an east side sidewalk grade as too high and defective. City Engineer Doolittle cites ongoing $750,000 improvements and a shift to standardized grades. matter referred to street and ditch committee for review.

Robert B. Milroy South Seventh Street Spruce Pine Street City Engineering Department Milroy Doolittle City Engineering

Marquette Defeats Toppenish Colts In Baseball Clash

Marquette club baseball defeated Toppenish Colts 18 to 3. Marquettes had 20 hits to 4 for the Colts as fielding errors plagued the visitors. Dan Marks pitched for Marquette with H Marks catching. City Clerk Hassig started for the Colts, later replaced by Crane and Teeter. Manager Gagner seeks Sunday games and practice moved to Sumach park on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Marquette North Yakima Hassig Knipe Crane Teeter Marquettes Dan Marks H. Marks Gagner Cascade Grounds Sumach Park

Pacific Power to develop 1,000,000 horsepower hydro plant

Pacific Power and Light plans a hydro electric installation on the Columbia River at Priest Rapids near Spokane to generate 1,000,000 hp at an estimated cost of 8 to 10 million dollars. Construction is projected to take eight years and includes a dam across the river and transmission lines to supply power.

Washingon Columbia River Priest Rapids Congress Pacific Company Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad Beverly Spokane Wash Pacific Power & Light Company Hanford

Reports of City Officials for July Read by Mayor

July reports from city departments detail police fines 1102.50 and jail receipts 54.00 with 284 arrests 3 sleepers and 1399 meals served. Plumbing permits 88 sewer connections 51 fees 129. Electrician notes deficiencies in moving picture theaters with 91.55 in fees and 88 permits. Sexton reports 10 burials and 75.00 collected.

Varius City Electrician Sexton

North Yakima Cubs Beat Ellensburg 18 to 15 in Dusty Game

The North Yakima Cubs their first win under the new name defeated Ellensburg 18 to 15. Len Lundstrom started for the Cubs with Getchell finishing, Rochester catching. Charlie Wilgus led at bat with four hits including a homer driving in two, emptying the bases three times. Next games: August 138 at Prosser and vs Sunnyside at Sunnyside.

North Yakima Rochester Ellensburg Fein Smith Charlie Wilgus Tiger Cubs Prosser Sunnyside

Bride Trades China Vase for Frying Pan in Trade

A June bride asks if wedding presents must be exchanged at the department they were bought. The floor walker replies that it is not required. She thanks him and proposes trading a china vase for a frying pan.

Pittsburg Post

A Mere Delusion Frustrates Fresh Cantaloupe Joy

A hopeful bite into a cantaloupe ends with disappointment as the expected fleshy pulp yields only seeds. The speaker reflects on the cruel surprise and the gap between anticipation and reality.

Toppenish Indians Fell to Tigers in 8 to 8 Tie

The Toppenish Indians with three new players lost to the local Tigers 8 to 8 at Sumach park. Pittman struck out 15 for the visitors while Jacobson fanned 11 for the Tigers as Key plays and late rallies sealed the result. The two teams meet again in Toppenish next Sunday.

Pittman Jacobson

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