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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
6
Gov. Deneen issues six proclamations totaling 22000 to arrest and convict riot leaders after seven deaths in Springfield unrest. Roy Young, a 22 year old prisoner from Missouri, confesses to starting several fires amid the violence.
A Saturday gathering at Kaches Lodge near Lake Kaches featured about forty attendees with Mesdames Jo A. Goldhere and A. J. Helton as chairs. Most guests were from North Yakima and Puget Sound area, with a moonlight boat ride after refreshments served by Mrs. Gale.
Fairview reports Col. Bryan denying a Pittsburg paper claim that he was offered a $206 000 campaign contribution to defeat Col. Guffey for the national convention. He says he never heard of the offer and avoids further discussion with Van Cleave of the Manufacturers' association. The irrigation project updates include canal work, surveys, and Indian land arrangements in the Yakima valley.
Joseph Meyers head of a large Salem dry goods store arrives in Portland seeks a marriage license to wed his second wife but is jailed on an insanity warrant sworn by one of his six sons. He claims money is at stake and plans habeas corpus proceedings tomorrow.
A hunting party camping on the Upper Naches last Thursday went out of season after vyonse. A youth named Childers strayed and was mistaken for game, struck by a shotgun blast in the leg. Companions fired after a rustle in the brush and he was treated locally, with concerns about blood poisoning due to delayed medical care.
Arthur P. Davis chief engineer and BE G Hobson supervising engineer reached North Yakima after a conference with Engineer Swiegert. They planned a close inspection of the Tieton canal project including trunk line and laterals next week. The group believed the Tieton canal would be completed in 1999.
North Coast railroad has purchased right of way costing 50000 dollars in North Yakima and nearby areas within two weeks. President Robert E. Strahorn told the city council that the railroad would be built through North Yakima in two years. The council extended the railroad franchise to February 4, 1909 for 18 months and to 24 months for the North Yakima line. The switch track issue over Selah street prompted discussion with Garrett Bros. company and North Coast lawyers to finalize an ordinance.
Chief Statistician C. J. Blanchard of the United States Reclamation Service plans a visit to North Yakima as part of a northwest tour of irrigated regions. He drew national attention at the Jamestown exposition and wrote leading irrigation articles for Pacific Monthly in 1907. He hopes to settle in the Yakima valley, calling it "the cream of creation."
A J Splawn candidate for governor nomination will open the Democratic campaign in Kittitas county at Ellensburg next Saturday August 22. The event features a Bryan Splawn clubs formation by neighboring county Bourbon organizers with Splawn delivering the principal address. Jack Splawn a longtime Kittitas resident is a local favorite and expected to draw strong turnout as the county democracy unites in support.
Spokane officials announce the Interstate Fair Association will not offer liquor sales at the fairgrounds this year. The long grandstand bar will be repurposed, likely as a poultry show venue, as management aims to satisfy public wishes and broaden exhibits.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose testifies the Electric Bitters greatly aid headaches biliousness and liver and bowels torpor. The remedy, sold with guarantee at C C Case’s drug store, 50 cents. Also notes Mrs George E Arrowsmith leaving Montclair for North Yakima after health improvement at St Agnes sanitarium. Farewell social planned for Rev C W McElroy at Mrs L Morrison’s home. congregation invited.
Auditor Crocker distributes hunting rules with licenses as open season starts for certain game birds. In Yakima County Chinese pheasants remain protected until October 15 and should not be killed even then as they begin to recover in local hunting reports.
To whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by John F Linse at MRS J F LAIBLE.
A county compilation outlines prohibitions on hunting fishing and related activities. It bans buying selling or preserving certain game and birds out of season bans hunting without a license and restricts methods gear and timing for waterfowl deer and other protected species. The rules also cover transport storage and sale limits and require affidavits for shipped game out of season.
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