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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
1
Nevada Senator Newlands advocates a white ruled government and a constitutional amendment to strip the voting rights from individuals not yet born. He argues freedom as a right, suffrage as a privilege, and urges removing it for future generations to avoid injustice.
The two year old infant son of Mr and Mrs G N Watkins of Pomona fell into the Selah and Moxee canal near their home while playing alone. He was recovered within minutes about a mile from the likely site near the Simmons place. Neighbors expressed deep sympathy after the tragedy.
Five people die and several injured when the westbound Olympian train of the Seattle line crashes through a Keechelus bridge 67 miles east of Seattle. Victims include Mrs. Simon Jurich of Seattle and engineers Townsend and Noble and Fireman Thimbel.
The Allan Line steamer Corsicana carrying 200 passengers struck an iceberg east of Belle Isle while near Montreal en route to Liverpool. The captain reported minor damage and that the ship, moving slowly, would continue its voyage.
Governor M E Hay proclaims Saturday August 31 1912 as Made in Washington Day to promote state grown products and urge residents to favor Washington made goods in purchases. The proclamation notes the importance of developing home industries and asks citizens to familiarize themselves with local products.
Benton City promoters launched a county seat petition in Benton City, with about 250 Prosser residents signing against moving the seat. The Kennewick Courier notes the move appears a Prosser-led attempt to block Benton City and questions the promoter S J Harrison’s role.
London dispatch reports William Rockhill, former American minister to China, offered the adviser post to the Chinese government. Chinese newspapers also hint at Admiral Lord Beresford as naval adviser. Rockhill, now ambassador at Constantinople, would be insulated from China’s political changes.
A Monday noon strike involved ten workers including six or seven machinists and two or three boilermakers on the C W R N in North Yakima. The dispute centers on whether shop operatives should be recognized and the Harriman line reportedly will replace strikers, keeping the issue localized while impacting idle workers and local railroad service.
Denney & Co Chicago reports today’s de ciduous fruits sale of 22 cars. Elberta peaches and Bartlett pears led gains as receipts tightened. Sales included 4485 boxes Bartlett pears $1.55-$1.80 average $1.70 and 4227 boxes Elberta peaches 40¢-70¢ average 61¢, with other varieties trading up.
JURAZ Aug 12 Rebels delay evacuation as forces stand ready. Report says rebels will not move until Rabago approaches the Casas Grandes district.
An eleven year old girl from near Davenport Iowa delivered a healthy eight and a half pound baby today in Iowa City. The case is reported as the youngest known mother in medical history.
The Richey and Gilbert company raises the reward from 100 to 200 dollars for information leading to arrests and convictions of forgers who copied the company’s letterhead and signature and sent forged notices to commission houses and retail dealers in the Northwest and Midwest.
Washington Aug 14 Senators Letter tampering claims draw sharp exchange as La Follette cites alleged espionage in postal inquiry. Officials deny misconduct and mock charges. Parcel post proposal replaces a flat 12 cent per pound rate with eight zone based charges.
Government inquiry introduces letters suggesting H O Havemeyer of American Sugar Refining Co dictated Colorado beet sugar policy. A telegram signed H O H claims inability to pay over 4 50 for beets. Chester B Moorey head of Great Western Sugar Co replies beets will rise later. Other letters indicate Havemeyer dictated company policy.
Washington August 10 two house measures aim to safeguard life at sea after the Titanic disaster. They require passenger ships to carry life belts for every person and enough lifeboats to remove all aboard. The plan also extends inspection to foreign flag steamers visiting American ports.
A Pasco ice house used for icing Yakima fruit cars burned Saturday midnight, destroying about forty refrigerator cars and five thousand tons of ice. The fire, likely started by a left behind torch, halted operations but most contents were saved. immediate re icing and new walls are planned, with other plants to cover shipments. The Pasco rail icing plant will be modernized to meet district needs.
Deputy game wardens under Frank Bryant start enforcing state game laws across grouse sage hen native pheasant and deer seasons from September 1 with a five bird daily bag limit. Chinese pheasants run October 1 to 15 with male birds only while chickens and quail remain closed until 1915 and doves are prohibited. Deer are reportedly abundant near civilization's edge this year.
In San Francisco an elderly woman cried as she recounted drawing her last thousand dollars from savings and depositing it with the Continental Building & Loan Association. Francis J. Brandon sat on the steps claiming possession under a statute contested by the bank's counsel. The bank book shows the deposit occurred after an investigation began.
Auburn New York August 12 E C Aiken of this city fights for the republican nomination for the house of representatives in this district. For twenty eight years Serena Payne has represented this district but Mr Aiken believes the time has arrived for a change.
Heavy fighting rages on the Mexican border at Atla duras Sonora as rebels push forward and fire opens just before noon. A trainload of federal troops was blocked from leaving Ladura by burned bridges and 1200 rebels forced a retreat.
North Yakima reports the Milwaukee railroad has secured the last right of way for its White Bluffs branch. Steam shovels and machinery work on the rock cut through the gorge while earth work is finished and camps form. The wagon road will be rebuilt alongside the bluff with material from the cut.
FE M Churchill, veteran well driller, says interest in artesian water in the valley is higher than ever. Government reports claim no artesian supply on the reservation, yet discoveries at Harrah ranch and Pomona challenge those theories. A local firm reportedly contracted for a thousand feet of drilling at four dollars per foot if needed.
Nearly 800 fans packed Sumach Park to watch North Yakima Tigers defeat Moxee City 6 to 3. Nelson pitched strongly, fanning 13 and adding two hits including a double, as the Tigers seized the lead in the ninth inning and held on.
Miss Helen Hunt a Seattle schoolteacher and Tacoma YWCA member fell about five hundred feet from Pinnacle Peak on Mount Rainier while a Tacoma party headed for a ten day outing. Sixteen climbers started the ascent when the accident occurred. others were lowered by rope. Hunt’s body with all bones broken was to be transported to Tacoma by auto tonight. her home reportedly at Tama Iowa.
In Ixtapa the battle ends with around two hundred dead after the Deloit band of Zapistas is halted en route to Toluca. Rurales garrison Ixtapa as the fight closes, with Toluca just 15 miles away in the state of Mexico.
In Baker Oregon Aug 12 an unknown black man accused of assaulting Mrs W Barc lay of Huntington last night is pursued by a1000 angry men. A bloodhound follows the trail across Snake River into Idaho as two boys spot a man matching the description. Mrs Barclay remained in critical condition after the attempted assault.
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