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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
9
In a December issue the Yakima Herald laments a deadly blaze that claimed Lawrence Talbert, his wife, and their four children. Neighbors offered aid yet the grief remains, illustrated by quotes about sorrow, memory, and the impact on a grieving family near the scene.
The Herald asks readers with outstanding esubscriptions to pay within thirty days. It notes most subscribers wish to pay and will do so when convenient, urging payment by check or postal note and indicating the due date beside each name.
A poem by A. M. Nicholas from North Yakima dated December 18 wishes readers a Merry Christmas. It evokes stars, milky way light, and heavenly melodies with children shouting and bells ringing on the birthday of the Lord the King.
News of the tragic deaths of the Talbert children at their Cowiche valley ranch spread nationwide. Authorities and neighbors mourn the loss as inquiries begin into the cause and circumstances surrounding the Friday evening incident.
Woven through the report of multiple child deaths, residents recalled their own prayers and clutched their babies in relief, grateful no tragedy touched their households yesterday in the valley.
The Oregonian reports that President Spencer of the Southern railway died in a wreck linked to an economical block system. It contrasts European tower controlled blocks with cheaply operated American telegraphic blocks managed by station agents, arguing public safety must trump cost.
Col John Kinzie of Olympia said the Washington national guard will be newly equipped to U S army standards within months. Part of the equipment is already shipped to use congress allotments, with $20 000 due to complete funding from the War Department. Uncooperative companies may be disbanded or reassigned following inspector reports to the adjutant general.
The colonel notes multiple applications for companies statewide and reports rising local interest. Prominent citizens are actively supporting the guard to improve efficiency and organization.
Washington confirms selection of Coffin Bros corner on South Third street for the federal building. The six lots are valued at 14 500 dollars, a price regarded as reasonable and a prime city location awaits the construction.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports widespread fuel and car shortages in the northwest. Telegram replies show severe delays in transit and transport of grain, with conditions deemed more serious than initial estimates.
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