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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1903

Page

5

Yakima Herald Ad Offers Subscriptions

Advertisment notes subscription options with rates for the Yakima Herald weekly issue. Mentions annual, six month, and three month terms with prices listed.

The City Election Underscores Quiet Campaigning

Five days remain before the city election as supporters of the People's ticket lead voter contact. The piece urges fair, reasoned debate and condemns personal abuse, warning that hostile tactics will leave lasting bitterness regardless of the outcome.

Half the charges against Gen Wood spark satirical jab

A satirical remark questions Gen Wood’s career, suggesting that if half the charges were true he should be confined rather than promoted. The quip critiques military advancement amid alleged misconduct.

Gen. Wood

Wireless telephone follows telegraphy with sea trials

The wireless telephone is advancing quickly after wireless telegraphy. Successful experiments have been conducted at sea for long distances using the new invention.

Cleveland Declines Presidency Candidacy With Firm Refusal

The nation’s anxious mood grows as Cleveland is placed in a fetter of doubt after he absolutely and unreservedly declines to be a candidate for the presidency.

Cleveland

Bodies of 162 Soldiers Arrive from Philippines

The U S Transport Sumner docked at New York last Saturday carrying the bodies of 162 soldiers killed in action in the Philippines while restoring American supremacy. The arrival marks a somber return for the fallen servicemen.

Philippines New York U. S Sumner

Berlin scientist yields cheap liquid oxygen for lighting

Liquid oxygen produced by a Berlin scientist costs about one-eighth of a cent per hour, making it feasible for lighting. Several cities are considering installing plants to utilize the new invention.

Berlin

Scots yachtsmen form trio to challenge for America’s Cup

Three Scotch sailors organize a company to build yachts through Watson Fife and Mytno. The fastest craft in the trial trip earns the right to challenge for the Cup in 1905. Congressman Cushman won a $1200 continental race last week, the distance-based prize tied to reaching Washington from Alaska by a set date.

Scotch Yachtsmen Watson, Fife and Mytno Cushman Alaska

Sheep Grazing Quotas Set for Rainier Forest Reserve

The department will permit 154000 sheep to graze in the Rainier forest reserve next summer. This mirrors last year’s allowance though Secretary Nichols of the sheep growers union notes only about 100000 utilized the opportunity.

Rainier Forest’ Reserve Nichols Sheep Growers’ Union

Dowager Empress Prostrates to Gods Over Manchurian Troubles

Report claims the Chinese dowager empress vows to extract eight million dollars from her subjects or inflict severe punishment. The story notes the gesture follows regional unrest in Manchuria and frames it as a propitiatory offering.

Manchuria China

Irrigation Potential in Egypt Demonstrated by Government Expert

A government expert report shows that a tract the size of California could sustain 6,000,000 people from agriculture alone. The land would support an expensive government and pay interest on a national debt half the size of the United States.

Egypt California United States

Cle Elum Echo Change of Ownership

Chas. G. Fell, once of this city, has bought the Cle Elum Echo from Randall Bros. and will continue to run the paper as its head.

Chas Fell Elum Echo Randall Bros

The Echo Carries On In Enterprise City

The Echo remains a strong local paper in Enterprise, with expectations that Mr. Fell will continue the publication’s success and steady service to readers.

Fell

Stricter NP Railway Employee Drinking Rules Announced

Northern Pacific workers face instant dismissal for drinking on or off duty under new regulations effective January 1 1904. Authorities urge stricter supervision of conduct and discipline for all staff.

Northern Pacific Railway

City council urged to hire scavenger for full street cleanliness

The next city council should hire a scavenger at adequate wages to devote full time with a team to clean all streets and alleys. If needed, provide assistance to ensure a thorough job, arguing a few hundred dollars spent will yield thousands in new revenue and reduce illness costs.

City sewer bond requirement debated for street repairs

Discussion centers on the ordinance from the last council meeting that requires a $500 bond for parties connected with the sewer. The Herald notes the rule is common in cities with sewers and aims to protect the corporation from damage suits due to improperly filled trenches, with the bond expected from the contractor handling the job.

The Herald

Petition Seeks Grand Jury for Official Conduct Probe

Citizens forward a petition to Judge Rudkin requesting a grand jury investigation into city and county officers. Details of charges are not public, but the move calls for a thorough records overhaul and a chance for informants to come forward.

Rudkin Grand Jury

Voters must meet intelligence line, not color, MacArthur says

In a New York Thanksgiving sermon Rev. Dr. A. S. MacArthur urged voters be judged by intellect, not race. He criticized ignorant voters of all colors and warned that urban governance shows the republic’s weakest element.

New York A. S. MacArthur

Weekly Oregonian Offer To Northwest Readers

A promotive notice markets the Weekly Oregonian designed for readers in Washington Oregon and Idaho. It highlights news from the Columbia river basin and worldwide coverage with editorials and features. Subscriptions cost 1.50 yearly, with a 12 month combined offer for 2.00 fending off a 1.00 saving.

Northwest Oregonian Washington Oregon Idaho Columbia River Basin

For Sale Two second hand Bain wagons in good condition

For sale two second hand Bain wagons in good condition or will trade for cattle. Contact H. W. Kauffman at 19 South Seventh Street.

H. W. Kauffman South Seventh Street

Wanted Second Hand Goods Fetch Top Prices

An advertisement stating that all kinds of second hand goods will fetch the highest possible prices, offered by D. B. Fox at 23 South Second Street.

D. B. Fox South Second Street

The Storks Musical Fantasy Promotes Pretty Faces

George Romain the stage manager of The Storks champions pretty faces shapely forms and fresh young voices as key features of the musical fantasy. He promotes artistic groupings and intricate dances, claiming the chorus delivers spectacular stage pictures unmatched in similar productions.

the Storks George Romain The Storks

The Storks at Larson's Theatre Thursday December 3

The Storks present a distinctly musical revue titled Birdie Array featuring Western girls and a lively mix of medleys operetta and spectacle. Performances include extravagant novelties and entertaining numbers written for the piece with prices set at 2.00 1.50 0.75 and 0.50.

Birdie Larson’s

Philharmonic Lady Quartet Delights Philadelphia Recital

The Philharmonic Lady Quartet of Philadelphia performed at Lar son's Monday evening under the public library auspices. The concert was praised as the finest musical entertainment the city has seen, with every number highly appreciated and Lois Mendenhall's violin earning a great ovation.

Philharmonic Lady Quartet of Philadelphia Larson Public Library Lois Mendenhall

The Privilege of Possum

A Georgia man jailed for stealing a possum responds to the judge with a racially charged remark about honor and possession, claiming the possum was raised for the Black man while noting other thefts like turkeys. The judge asks if the Black man often steals turkeys, to which the reply says not this season, as they roost too high. Requires context of a historic newspaper item.

Georgia Darky Atlanta Constitution

Black Eye Healed Overnight with Hellebore Ointment

An old remedy claims a black eye without abrasion can vanish in one night by applying a mix of black hellebore powder and lard. Leave on overnight, then wash with cold water to remove swelling and residue, leaving only a brief wrinkle.

Ring Her In and a Wedding Ring Ruse

A playful exchange about wedding plans unfolds as the woman asks to be invited to the ceremony and the man jokes about fitting her into the crowded event. The moment ends with the ring fitting perfectly, noted in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Nothing Reserved at Coffin Bros Dry Goods Sale

Coffin Bros closes its Dry Goods Department sale with new cloaks skirts and shirt waists offered at actual cost.

Coffin Bros

The Youth's Companion 1904 Announcement Ad

The Youth's Companion announces its 1904 volume with articles by leading authors. A feature series covers the farmer occupation globally including England Ireland India Argentina. New subscribers for 1904 receive 1903 issues remaining and The Companion Calendar in color. The notice is from The South's Companion Boston.

England Ireland India Argentina Berkeley Street Boston Mass

Father Confers on Daughter’s Voice Training Abroad

A Charles Street father questions where to cultivate his daughter's singing talent. The neighbor urges a broad education abroad, noting that this leads to broader opportunity and training choices.

Charles Street

Motel 555 percent os deed bondes

Incoherent OCR fragment mentioning papers for six months and a price of $2.50 appearing to reference a motel or bond deed context. Details are unclear and names or places are unavailable.

Readers offered year of two travel issues for two dollars

Record notes a promotional surge for new issues priced at two dollars for a year. It mentions a subscription offer and counts a large number of issues in the package. The language is promotional and fragmentary.

Tacoma Semi-Weekly News Description

The Tacoma Semi-Weekly News is an eight to ten page paper issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. It covers world news and Pacific Northwest affairs with reliable market reports updated weekly. The paper keeps the Daily News' important features and promises prompt attention for all orders.

Total Ee Af Ee The Herald Tacoma Daily News Yakima Herald Associated Press Washington, D. C Washington State Northwest Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Alaska Pacific Northwest

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