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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
2
A compiled column features letters and notes from Yakima area residents and visitors. People discuss Thanksgiving plans, paper subscriptions, hunting exploits, political opinions, investment hopes, and town improvements. The mix includes remarks on Yakima prosperity, desert claims, hop market sentiment, and municipal waterworks.
A colored woman Effie Oliver reports three well known men were arrested for breaking into her home. Authorities conclude the wrong crowd was held, the case is dismissed, and Oliver objects to the outcome.
Yakima promoter Paul F Mohr outlines a bold plan with Central Navigation and Construction Company to build 1000 miles of river navigation and 350 miles of rail feeders between Crates Point and Spokane. The project aims to connect Wheat Belt freight via tramways and river ports, with total investment near five million dollars and key Yakima directors including Senator George Turner F H Graves and I N Peyton.
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