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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
A southbound interurban bound for Tacoma collided head on with a northbound freight near Algona station. Several injured were taken to Tacoma as a special with physicians rushed to the scene.
A single word shift in Washington law would authorize North Yakima to adopt a city charter and the commission form. The Herald cites attorney John J. Miller stating lowering the population threshold from twenty thousand to ten thousand would grant power to North Yakima and other smaller cities. The existing law, already tested by the state Supreme Court, would then apply, avoiding uncertainty of a new statute.
Ensign Omann of the Salvation Army teams with North Yakima ladies for a Dec 26 program at the armory to aid the city’s needy. Mayor Schott will preside, Mrs. Mary Cannon speaks, a Salvation Army Sunday school program and male quartet perform. Frank Cappock will sing, Omann solicits business support, $90 received so far, and sessions run daily for six days supplying footwear to children.
In St Louis on December 13 Michael Cahill an aged recluse was fatally burned while attempting to save a chest with 130 dollars from a burning stable home. Firemen saved the money but Cahill’s chickens died and a suspected 500 dollars hidden in a mattress was destroyed.
Census figures show Centralia leading Washington small cities with an 856.9 percent population gain over ten years, followed by North Yakima at 345.4 and Aberdeen at 269.9 percent. Everett and Bellingham reportedly padded tallies with over 30 000 names each, while Director Durand delays public release of the padding details.
Julius Kruttschnitt announced that Southern Pacific has authorized construction of a railroad from Redmond to Odell on the Deschutes line. A Grants Pass to California segment, likely Crescent City, may be built, and Coos Bay is under consideration. No start date was set for the Redmond Odell extension.
A. F. Albertson of Tacoma was appointed receiver of Isaac Pincus and Sons Pioneer Hop Co. at the request of Klaber Wolf and Netter. The petition was conceded as insolvency and uncontested. The firm suffered heavy losses from fire and floods and was hurt by a rising market.
Members of Company E North Yakima National Guard send $10 to Sergeant Manly in Dallas Texas to fight his life sentence for killing a man who breached Taft’s presidential guard. The unit pledges further support if needed and aims to show military solidarity and justice.
Nat Goodwin kin T. A. Goodwin, Moose Lodge deputy national organizer, tours North Yakima amid tales of a 19 year old visit. He recalls Olympia Tacoma and others vying for the state capitol in 1891 and recounts a midnight serenade to the mayor with a brass band and oysters. The mayor, absent in Portland, was humorously sought by the Big Moose.
The Yakima Grocery company has moved from temporary quarters to its new sidewalk level offices on West Yakima avenue near First avenue. Adjoining offices of Coffin brothers are connected, with a shared vault and unfinished desk work planned.
The Herald invites advertisers to use specially prepared blanks for classified ads. Available at the Herald office, they connect readers with the Northwest's progressive spirit. If calling, dial 1361.
Suburban residents along Nob Hill avenue invested in electric fixtures after Pacific Light & Power pledged service once ten homes signed up. Delays grew due to pole installation, subsequent strike, and management changes. Residents fear remaining in darkness until at least next summer as outages and uncertain timelines persist.
Helen Terry spoke at Yakima Theatre on Shakespearean heroines, praising Desdemona Cordelia Juliet and Ophelia while highlighting Imogen as her favorite. She argued Shakespeare’s good women are never silly and evil women never wholly bad, with vivid readings and a poised delivery despite a faulty spotlight.
Seattle December 13 King County state senators split over the senate presidency. Five of nine back W H Paulhamus of Pierce. four oppose and favor Senator Pling L Allen of Seattle who lacks home delegation support. Governor Hay favored Paulhamus and most of King County may unite behind him.
New York December 18 A boy named John Smyth from the upper East Side fell eight stories to his death in an elevator shaft at Broadway and 92nd Street. He had long feared he would not live to reach his seventeenth birthday after both brother and sister died near that age. The tragedy occurred as church rites were being administered to him.
Miss Hildred Belknap 14 year old Dorchester high school sophomore announces a plan to walk across the continent. She will undertake long trips in coming months to train for 40 miles per day by next spring.
The grand jury and Judge Danworth handled nine federal prisoners and issued true bills against most. Ole Halvorsen was admitted after oath, joining five others from France Britain and Norway in naturalization, while several applicants were rejected. Penny pled guilty to forging a postal order, receiving six months in Yakima jail. bogus officer Bert Williams got five months in Spokane jail. others were sentenced to 60 days and fines. One man avoided punishment when no true bill was returned.
A boy in the Pairview district was cut between the nose and eye by a stone thrower after a school dismissal period. The injury was not life threatening, but highlighted concerns over supervision as parents are urged to know their children’s after school whereabouts.
North Yakima investors own a fourteen foot coal vein on Taenun creek near Thorp in Kittitas County with an estimated 14,000,000 tons on land held by local people. Experts predict fuel quality rivaling Roslyn and expect better results as the vein is deeper. Northwest Coal Co. and Central Washington Investment & Power hold control with officers Poole Rankin Cull Weikel. A tunnel extending 1000 feet is under way to bring power and rail access, aiming for early market readiness.
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