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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
3
Public notice item published December 21 1910 in North Yakima Washington. Mentions second class matter at the post office and weekly publication schedule. Advertising rates available on application. Subscription options listed as one year six months and three months.
A call for a Greater Washington Publicity Bureau unites Washington Commercial clubs and businesses to launch a coordinated campaign. The piece argues Oregon and Idaho outpace Washington in attracting western settlers and warns that scattered efforts dilute impact.
The piece profiles Chase Osborne, Michigan's newly elected governor from Sault Ste. Marie, detailing a varied life from log cabin beginnings to editor, postmaster, game warden, congress candidate, and railroad commissioner. It highlights his travels in iron regions, world exploration, and philosophy of living life fully inspired by the Rubaiyat.
Henry Rosenthal, a wealthy Washington man, was bound and gagged in a Cairo apartment as Mrs. Knott and her husband plus Alton Armstrong allegedly demanded 5000 dollars to stop exposing compromising photos. Rosenthal agreed to pay after the confrontation led to arrests.
Mrs. Knott admitted participating in a plan to obtain Rosenthal's money after her arrest. She described Armstrong as an electrician who rigged a camera to photograph the scheme, and said Rosenthal was lured to sit for photos. Knott revealed her Detroit roots and a recent marriage, with motive tied to financial strain.
Dr. Frank states city water is harmless and North Yakima, Seattle, and Spokane attract most indigent migrants. He notes three quarters come from outside Washington and asserts the valley’s health matches leading cities. Fever is not epidemic and local sickness aligns with normal community variation.
The council approved purchasing two chemical tanks for the auto truck at No 2 station at an estimated $600. City Clerk Brooker was told to notify Transportation Company to replank all bad city trackage after citizen complaints. The west side drain debate was postponed while the attorney drafts a city hall bonding plan for $50,000.
Mrs Myrtie D. Roberts spoke on her trip to Baltimore where she attended the 37th annual national W C T U convention held November 11 to 17. A reception in her honor was given locally.
Mrs Elizabeth Roberts president of the Yakima chapter reports a successful first Christian church gathering with Frances Willard and other members. Dr T K Webb led devotionals as 5000 seat Lyric theatre hosted a capacity audience. Roberts detailed the convention, notable speakers General Hobson and the national president, and plans for a state lecture tour.
Mr and Mrs A E Cooper celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a Saturday evening gathering at their Nob Hill home. About thirty friends attended with informal greetings and a luncheon. Gifts included a set of displayed china and Japanese ware. Other entertainment featured piano numbers, a dulcimer piece, and whistling songs by guests.
The event featured instrumentals by Miss Cachane and Fred Brown, readings by Mrs. J. A. Campbell and Miss Ada Hunt, a stump speech by Miss Nellie Long, and a variety of acts including duets, recitations, a dialogue, piano solo, short stories, singing by the Glee Club and Yakima City Glee Club, and a peppy ten little suffragettes number.
Doan’s Kidney Pills promoted as a remedy for kidney issues and to ward off Bright’s disease or diabetes. A testimonial from Anton Hansen of North Yakima, Wash. claims lumbago and back pain improved after using the product. Price listed as 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY is the sole U.S. agent.
The anthracite coal trust provides light and fuel while three federal judges issue separate conflicting rulings. Judge Gray and Judge Buffington disagree on Temple Coal Co. and on contracts between large corporations and independent coal firms. The price of anthracite stays the same. The rulings illuminate concerns about government justice and how training and perspective shape legal outcomes.
The Cleveland Press condemns court capture by big interests. It cites Ballinger as a symbol of influence over judges, notes how corporate payoffs alter benches, and links coal and glass cases to broader distrust in the justice system amid bank liability disputes.
James A. Hart, a farmer in East Selah valley, met two men seeking land to homestead 18 to 20 miles away toward Cold Creek. He warned them the weather and roads made travel impossible before dark and urged them to seek a reliable local guide to locate government corner stakes and claim lines.
The Farmers Bank, headquartered in Toronto with 31 branches across Ontario, has suspended payment and will not open tomorrow. Its capital stock stands at one million dollars and deposits total around one million four hundred thousand. Suspension was brought about.
A nostalgic verse describes Santa delivering toys and stockings, with images of a snowy scene, reindeer, and family affection. It celebrates Christmas joy, faith in Christ, and the enduring friendship of Santa Claus for children and home.
Relieves swellings caused by inflammation cold fractures toothache neuraglia or rheumatism when rubbed over the affected part. Its deep healing and penetrating action eases pain reduces swelling and restores natural conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by D. H. Fry and C. W. Camp.
Paineville Ohio reports Mayor J B Burriws was arrested on a charge of breaking Sunday laws following a conflict with Prosecutor E F Blakely tied to a Passion Play at a local moving picture theatre last Sunday.
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