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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
Neighboring papers praise Hon. H. J. Snively’s plan first aired by Tue Herald to establish a Yakima farm for state patients able to work in garden and orchard. Canning produce for state institutions would cut heavy maintenance costs.
Government allowances for five percent on Pacific coast shipbuilding due to higher wages have been rendered unnecessary. Advancing manufacturing and material advantages have leveled the field, as shown when Union Iron Works San Francisco offered a battleship and two cruisers at lower bids than Atlantic coast firms.
Some Oregonians seek dividing the state. Proponents argue for broader congressional power in the Pacific Northwest, while opponents say Portland would seize most government funding, harming Eastern Oregon. West of the mountains resist, fearing continued neglect and dire infrastructure needs.
The piece notes Grover Cleveland and William Jennings Bryan will speak in Chicago on the New Orleans battle anniversary. It compares their reputations in a rhetorical duel about democracy, with Cleveland favored in weight and Bryan praised for wind, implying a sparring of ideas across a wide gap.
The notice proclaims William McKinley will outshine all prior inaugurations on March 4 with greater ceremonial splendor and a pageant costing about 50000 dollars. It notes the sum equals the president's annual salary and asserts McKinley intends to finish the job thoroughly despite costs.
A writ of Mandamus seeks to compel Governor Rogers to stay hands off the capitol build ing plan. The coming session is seen as the best chance to resolve the capitol question with taxpayers favoring relocation to Tacoma or Seattle. Senators and Tumwater supporters risk disrepute, while distant stakeholders gain public approval for Washington’s future.
The Seattle Times outlines an attack and robbery of L. R. Freeman by three Black men in a disreputable area. The victim admits prior questionable associations, while the account notes a watch and $2.65 taken, casting doubt on whether the man is L. A. Freeman.
The speaker notes that stealing a large sum from an editor and a valuable watch exceeds what a trusting public would tolerate, arguing the crime is brazen beyond reasonable motive. The remark frames the incident as a severe breach of community trust.
A Montana banker kissed a girl without consent and she swore out a warrant for his arrest. The young woman, now reportedly distressed, could have resolved the matter if the banker had returned the property once the theft was found.
Tue Heravp hopes readers start a happy and prosperous new century and believes life may lengthen if the next hundred years brings as many scientific advances and inventions as the last. Many may see the century close and witness future changes once unimaginable.
The ransom of 25000 dollars in the Cudahy kidnap ping case is being realized. The victim is the son of a wealthy Helena resident who was abducted in Kalama zoo Michigan, and now a Pueblo girl has been forcibly taken. The incidents suggest a nationwide spread with Yakima youths urged to stay home after dark.
Robert Crory predicts a near open winter after a brief blizzard scare, while E M Douglas buys twenty more acres in Sunnyside for hay crops and praises new settlers. Alex D Sloan reports strong Christmas trade for perfumes and toilet articles in Yakima. Malcolm McClellennan cites high sheep costs, Ira P Englehart discusses irrigation ditch plans and potential projects.
A 1901 note highlights Yakima's irrigation funding exceeding 100000 dollars as a sign of expected prosperity. The piece mentions sheep ranching costs, local business promotions, and civic movements including a possible city marshal candidacy. Other items cover leases of state land at Zillah, a judge’s oath, and social gatherings at the hotel Yakima.
The ad offers cash payments for grain with oats at 24.00 per ton barley at 15.00 and corn at 22.00. It lists 48 tf Frioor Mini Co Office Brick Warehouse Op Depot as the contact or location.
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