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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

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Roosevelt Message Triggers House Debate On Finance And Policy

Washington dispatch reports heated House debate over President Roosevelt’s capital and labor program and on the Aldrich tariff plan. John Sharp Williams praised parts of Roosevelt while warning of dangers, with Bonynge accusing Democrats of insincerity. The chamber extended debate on the Indian appropriation bill by four hours.

Washington Roosevelt House John Sharp Williams Hill Connecticut Aldrich Bonynge Ollie James Kentucky Cochran

Improvement in Hay Market Reported in Wapato

Hay sales show progress with six cars booked by W F McNatt and the Wapato Produce Co while Carver Shadbolt and others fill small orders. Cold weather stiffens Sound markets as irrigation work pauses. Engineer Redmond plans late mild repairs to water waste damage near Toppenish creek and the Wapato canal budget remains 15 000 dollars. Wapato State Bank gains national status April 9, marking its second anniversary.

Hatfield awarded damages in city personal injury suit

Mrs. E. J. Hatfield received 1350 dollars from the city after a jury found the city at fault for injuries. The defense argued contributory negligence and that fear caused her to grab the reins. Att y Snively argued lack of proper railings on the bridge as the primary fault. The jury deliberated about two hours.

E. J. Hatfield

Orders the Rails Stevens Is Dead

After Yakima city council defined a paving district the Yakima Valley Transportation company ordered rails for summer work. The loop from Yakima avenue down Second street to B and Front, back to the avenue, plus eastern Yakima avenue ground, will be laid without street switches. Wires specify rails two inches higher than current, four new cars of the latest pattern likely to be purchased.

Yakima Avenue Second Street I’ront Streets

Ice Wagon Hero Dies Saving Runaway Team

C A Stevens died Tuesday at St Elizabeths hospital from injuries suffered Friday while stopping a runaway team. His back was broken and he was internally injured. He is survived by a father in Alberta, notified of the death. Stevens had been in North Yakima about two years and most recently worked with F Sinclair’s ice plant bound for the brewery company.

C. A. Stevens St. Elizabeth's Hospital Young Stevens North Yakima F. Sinclair Sinclair

Chinks Clash at Cafe Over Lease Mix Up

A three minute melee erupted Monday at a Chinatown cafe when two Chinamen exchanged blows after a lease and sale dispute. Kay, a manager and minor owner, is accused by four partners of double crossing them, amid a crowd of patrons and a disruptive phonograph yell. The quarrel centers on financial grievances and language tensions following the incident.

Kay Ching

Excellent Program at Yakima Theatre Next Friday

The Yakima theatre hosts an athletic smoker with clean exhibitions for the public. Sunny Side plans a large train delegation Friday evening and locals anticipate strong turnout. No cash is at stake, and local participants are warming up in training quarters. Seats are on sale at the Club and Pang.

Pang

Y M C A Board Plans Lecture and Construction Details

The Y M C A board discussed a visit by Geo B Hodge international secretary for education to lecture on February 14 and reviewed bonding company actions and building plans. The association will use the current building committee for construction and the executive committee for special financial provisions. An event with the Washington State College Glee Club is set for February 10 at the opera house with tickets on sale that morning.

Pullman Tree Club Bertha Seabury Northwest Miss Seabury San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Tacoma Pullman Washington State College Yakima High School Y. M. C. A. Board of Trustees Association Geo. B. Hodge New York H. B. Rigg Englehart & Rigg Messrs. Barge Miller Roberts Knowles Gilbert Messrs Janeck Hinman W. B. Dudley N. F. Turner Washington State College Glee Club Schaefer Yakima Theatre Opera House Pullman Boys Stu

Anholz Edges Nelson In Ten Rounds In Los Angeles

Rudolph Anholz narrowly defeats Battling Nelson in a 10 round bout in Los Angeles but city ordinance bars a formal decision from being awarded.

Los Angeles Rudolph Anholz Nelson

Doctor Thrown From Horse After Fruit Growers Meet

Dr Granville Lowther was thrown from his saddle near Summit View school while returning to Nob Hill after a fruit growers meeting. He sustained bad bruises but no broken bones and may be out of work for several days.

Granville Lowther Summit View School Nob Hill

Fruit Growers Hold Rousing Summit Meeting in Sum mit View

A lively meeting of fruit men convened Tuesday evening at Summit View schoolhouse. Dr Granville Lowther chaired with W C Hand as secretary. A program committee was named and future monthly meetings were planned two weeks after the last gathering. Speakers urged stronger support for the Yakima County Horticultural union and better fruit packing citing a Herald story as a factor.

Summit View Yakima County Horticultural Union The Herald

Hop Acreage Plowed Up In Yakima Valley

Yakima valley faces a shift as about 20 percent of hop acreage is expected to be plowed for fruits hay potatoes and onions. Leading growers including A B Weed W P Sawyer Zack Hawkins Bunnell Brothers and G A Allen plan to replace hops with other crops amid lower yields and strong market competition. B J Babcock of Underwood Typewriter visits Yakima hotel and local residents H L Bergeron announce birth of a son.

Yakima Valley

Developments in Portland fraud case rest day two

In Portland on February 4 the Hall conspiracy case entered a resting stage as prosecutors plan a three hour closing argument from the government. Judge Webster and Judge Hunt will lead the defense in the ensuing phase with Heney asserting government positions and Bristol’s credibility scrutinized by witnesses.

of Hall Heney Judge Hunt

Indiana Republicans Back Fairbanks With Delegates

In Indianapolis on February 4, Indiana Republicans elected 26 district delegates to the national convention in Chicago. Four delegates at large will be chosen at the April 2 state convention. District conventions were harmonious and adopted unanimous resolutions endorsing Vice President Fairbanks and instructing delegates to vote and work for his nomination.

Indianapolis Ind Chicago Fairbanks

Tests Look Good In Sparks Brothers Coal Venture

Reports from Spokane indicate tests are materializing in the southwestern Lincoln county area. A standard drilling outfit has been bought for sinking and a new crew is at work. Drilling results at 300 feet show a lignite coal vein beneath finn clay. Two ownsites have been laid out and are being offered for sale.

Sparks Brothers Spokane Lincoln County

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