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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
1
The court will hear the defense motion to dismiss Clarence S. Darrow's indictment on bribing juror Robert Bain. Judge Hutton will not preside the second trial citing bias. Governor designation may be needed to assign a new judge.
A rumor circulated in Chinese circles that Dr Sun Yat Sen, first provisional president of China, was assassinated in Peking by troops under orders from Yuan Shi Kai. The Chinese consulate and two Chinese newspapers state no confirmation.
Persistent police efforts to seize Sam F Schepps from the district attorney failed. He remains jailed on a technical charge in the West Side detention facility under Whitman’s office guards who admit no one without district attorney credentials.
County commissioners met in session to open bids for grading curbing and paving Summitview avenue from Miles avenue to the car line end a distance of about one and a half miles Hardy Construction led by R M Hardy submitted the lowest bid The county engineer calculated figures showing a total county share of 12993 and the contract includes free delivery of crushed rock to the contractor at all sidings on Summitview avenue
James Wood Rogers, a famed elephant poacher and ivory trader, was hunted by British troops in Central Africa for years. He was shot by a small expedition and, dying, sent for Captain Fox, confessed his death wound came from his hands, then expired after a final exchange about religion.
Portland reports the death of Mrs. Charles Gehrig as the third victim in a jealousy case. Her husband killed her and her former husband Thursday night before taking his own life.
The Yakima Commercial Club board of managers pledged support for two National Guard companies needing an armory. They noted fires have drained funds and urged building now for present and future use. Adjutant General Llewellyn to confer with Secretary Ware.
Cablegrams from London report General William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army is critically ill and near death at his London home as medical authorities monitor his condition.
A Yakima Commercial Club committee concludes that overhyped fruit crop figures harmed market prices. It urges growers to prevent outside consignments, improve packing and labeling, and support local canneries and cooperatives to avoid depressing overall valley prices.
President Taft urged congress to pass a Panama canal bill allowing toll free travel for American ships and permitting foreign suits in U S courts to test the provision. He warned the act could abrogate treaties but argued it would not violate the May Paynefote framework. The message went to the interstate commerce committee after a House reading.
In Washington on Aug 19 the Senate opened discussion on Works' resolution for a single tax and six year presidential terms. Senator Cummins led with the core argument while progressives, Republicans, and Democrats pressed counterpoints. Senator Williams defended Governor Wilson and quipped about Roosevelt comments on presidents.
A certified check for 5000 dollars was deposited tonight as a forfeit for the Johnson Jeanette bout to be staged in New York on September 25. Johnson was expected to post a similar forfeit in Chicago. It is doubtful the state athletic commission will allow the negroes to meet here.
Carson Beren aged 88 the last surviving adult male member of the 1851 Alki Point party that founded Seattle died today.
The Nez Perce Idaho railroad will survey Craig mountain from Forest to Waha and into the Tammany country toward Lewiston. Chief Engineer Fred Warren mobilizes crews to secure a better line and easier grade to Waha prairie. Endorsements come from the Lewiston Commercial Club and the Lewiston Clarkston Health Association.
North Yakima Tigers edged Selah 5 to 4 at Sumach Park after a late ninth inning rally.Highlights include Leo Tyrrell tripling and Rochester, J Grover, and R Grover contributing key plays while Selah mounted a dramatic ninth inning charge before final out. The crowd anticipated a rematch next Sunday in Sumach Park.
A large group of fruit growers from the lower valley gather in North Yakima for a day of study and observation hosted by the Yakima Commercial Club. The program includes visits to Wrights packing house and several orchards, with talks on packing, irrigation, education, competition, and financial relief to settlers.
Irvin J Bounds returns from a six week Sound outing to report Yakima theatre will reopen with bright operatic and electric lighting. Bounds acts as temporary manager and will have city electrician adjust lighting and wiring to meet city commission demands. John Cort and his sons head to New York while Bounds enjoyed cruising on the Sound aboard the Gwendolin III, a former silver medal yacht.
In Los Angeles on August 19 a surgeon infused blood from two rabbits to save the nostril-bleeding child of Y Marr manager of the Western Union Monrovia office. The operation succeeded and the boy nears recovery.
Governor Wilson spoke from an improvised balcony at a Plattdeutscher Volkfest picnic in Hoboken, praising open primaries and denouncing bosses. A heckler shouted Taft as others cheered Wilson, who urged government responsibility and economic opportunity to attract foreigners.
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