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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
2
Mr Bryan planned 30 000 copies of the初 first issue but increased to 50 000 after persuasion. three days later an extra edition of 25 000 was printed. The second number is praised for its strong content and substantial paragraphs expected to impress readers.
The piece argues the grip and related ailments rise from widespread reduction in warm woolen clothing. It claims cotton and other adulterants make up over half of so called American woolen goods, and that tariffs help manufacturers but hurt workers.
Seattle proposes five acres on a prominent hill as a future capital site and pledges a suitable building for the legislature for twenty five years. Everett Seattle and Tacoma compete, with Yakima previously rejected in the same policy, suggesting the capital may remain at its current location.
A Spokane high school case reports a lower grade student injured by hazing and requiring medical care. The piece endorses ending hazing, noting West Point cadets abandoned it and urging parental authority to curb the abuse.
The article notes J Pierpont Morgan and associates bought controlling stock in the Carnegie Company for 850 million to align steel prices. It also reports Union Pacific’s absorption of Southern Pacific as part of a wider consolidation trend. Morgan’s steel holdings amount to 757,573,400 capital, with related interests totaling 192,307,000 in similar ventures.
Representative Rich introduces a bill to cap artesian wells in winter to keep water for storage and domestic use. In Moxee Yakima County there are sixteen or seventeen wells, each new one reducing underground storage and flow. Tests show capped wells improve flow from other sources while unregulated waste harms channels roads and public works.
A push to transform a bill into law advances with support to ensure enforceable measures. Lawmakers aim to secure passage and implementation across relevant agencies and jurisdictions.
Rustle Circle No. 268 of Women of Woodcraft mourns the death of Neigh bor Starrette s daughter Olive Starrette. The resolution notes that death comes to young and old, citing the Tree of Life and fading blossoms. It hopes time heals hearts with resignation.
The inheritance tax on the Collis P. Huntington estate is estimated above 200000 dollars with 90000 dollars tied to specific bequests. No appraiser named yet and final valuation may take up to 18 months. Experts peg the fortune around 50000000 dollars.
The Lovell and western gypsy bands near Elizabeth New Jersey plan a Chicago wedding for Princess Coola, youngest daughter of King Joseph Lovell. The union with King Christidine marks a first in gypsy history with parental consent. The couple will travel by train, store belongings in Elizabeth, then return next spring to resume nomadic life. King Lovell tallies 13 children and notes no omen in that number.
The secretary of the navy considers proposing a price to armor plate makers for a government factory scheme. Navy ordnance officials doubt a satisfactory result as two producers hold firm on their desired rates. Rear Admiral O'Neil opposes the idea and Secretary Long seems unlikely to approve the plan.
A three inch 15 pounder field piece exploded during a test at the Sandy Hook proving grounds on September 12. Army ordnance officers in Washington and at Sandy Hook say little, but some suggest deteriorated powder may have caused the blast and an investigation is likely.
Arthur Hampton and Stella Ketchum, both Paw Paw Illinois residents, married on a Dryden fair platform before about 5000 spectators. The ceremony was led by Rev. R W McCulloch and followed by a generous display of wedding gifts from local merchants. The couple will reside in Paw Paw after a brief wedding trip.
A British Museum expedition led by Jean Nicole Gomard reports a continuous line of glacial period relics from Green Point Brooklyn southeast through Midland Beach Staten Island to the Jersey shore. Stone implements in the bowlder wash suggest man existed before the glacial epoch, with estimates of 40 000 to 200 000 years ago. Prof Gomard will pursue the tracing of the glacier’s reach to fix the prehistoric line.
A generation ago sugar accounted for about a quarter of grocery sales but now, due to growth in canned goods and specialties, it sits at roughly one-twentieth of total grocery sales.
In Chicago a stranger found a pocket book containing 4000 dollars and returned it to its owner. The Chicago Times-Herald notes the incident links to a remark about both campaign committees having their national headquarters in the city.
The Commercial Club held its annual installation Tuesday night. Reports showed 121 members with no delinquents. The road bill for Gold Hill was approved and the secretary instructed to inform Senator Baker and Representative Rich to push passage. The secretary for the coming year will be chosen at Saturday night’s governing board meeting.
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