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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
7
Chief C. M. Hauser faces a citywide wiring overhaul as Pacific States Telephone wires move to new buildings and street poles are removed. The fire department may gain personnel as councilors weigh a major change to the alarm system and city fire coverage.
Chief Hauser and the purchasing committee were told to acquire two chemicals for the new auto hose cart at about 25 dollars each. The old fire wagon is under repair and the new wagon will be stationed at the central station temporarily.
Residents along Yakima avenue question when a promised dyke will be built to protect the sewer outlet and dumping ground after spring flood damage. The river’s previous washouts damaged pipes and a bridge, causing sanitation concerns and ongoing delays by council committees pressed for time and resources.
The secretary of the interior approves a contract between Joseph Jacobs for the United States and A. G. Moodhe of Spokane Washington to construct the Columnar tunnel and approaches for the main canal as part of the Tieton irrigation project Washington. The contract amount is about 18217 dollars.
The Carver Shadbolt company of Wapato bought nearly all of block D in the Northern Pacific addition. It is likely a large warehouse will be built on the site by the new firm.
City council approves a strict vehicle ordinance setting speed limits from six to twenty four miles per hour by area and vehicle type. Rules include lights, mufflers, brakes, horns, crossing distances, and curfew for passing horses with penalties from five to one hundred dollars.
State papers forecast Congressman Jones leading in North Yakima polls versus rival Mr. Ankeny, a familiar figure in Walla Walla. The early outlook suggests Jones may secure a wire victory in the contest.
A Constant Reader asks how to stop flies from entering a sugar basin. The response suggests filling the basin with salt as a simple deterrent.
After a Presbyterian church meeting in North Yakima the session votes to resign their posts following Dr. F. L. Hayden and to bring his tenure to an end. Hayden had signaled he would stay if session members resigned, prompting lengthy discussions and a final decision that he will no longer preach in the church.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold hampered his business and hay fever symptoms. After ineffective medicines a doctor’s prescription, Foley's Honey and Tar rapidly cured him and his wife saw the same success at North Yakima Drug Store run by A. D. Sloan.
Police say no other steps would benefit the city more than the current crackdown on opium dens and similar low dives. Past tolerance allowed these practices to flourish, and it is now time for a thorough wipeout.
Bert Cayou, oldest police member and former chief, resigns and is granted release by the city council. He plans a trip to the east visiting Chicago before possibly returning. Cayou leaves with badge No 1 and a long record of arrests and efficiency in service.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports failing kidney remedies and diabetes treatment until Foley’s Kidney Cure. After the second bottle he improved and five bottles cured him, allowing a life insurance examination to pass. Waleys Kidney Cure claims to cure back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles. North Prop. tu th sat.
The Yakima Valley Transportation company asks the city council for a one year extension to finish the first three miles of track by September 1, 1908. The amendment would push back the next seven miles to 1910 and ten miles to 1912. It also requires filing a streets map within a year and forfeiture of rights on rails not shown within ten years. Council debate includes potential paving payments on Yakima avenue.
Elder Wagner of Dayton and E N Sargent of Walla Walla preach to residents in Sunnyside as Seventh Day Adventists hold tent meetings in the city.
Mrs. N S Johnson came back Monday from Green River Hot Springs where she received medical treatment. Her health remains poor but she expects a rapid recovery now that she is at home.
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