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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
3
A letter criticizes The Washingtonian for misrepresenting Tur Herarp's smallpox statements in the city. The writer accuses the paper of gullible reporting at a critical time and mocks the editor's reasoning as lacking clear facts.
Mrs. John B. Allen of Seattle advocates opposition to Chinese immigration in a Century club pamphlet. The piece argues Chinese workers are undesirable and predicts conflict if open borders persist, urging American clubwomen to study domestic service causes and improve employment practices instead.
The president’s masterly summary of the Schley Sampson controversy presents facts plainly, offering readers a balanced view that credits all involved officers and crews. It endorses the court of inquiry findings on fleet command while noting each ship’s role after battle commenced.
Health officer reports no smallpox cases where vaccination occurred and calls for a compulsory law. The piece notes public indifference, praises Admiral Schley while criticizing Sampson, comments on audience behavior at a Henry VIII performance, and lists St Elizabeth Hospital notes including recoveries and a fatal cancer case.
The Republic condemns Ranch and Range for reprinting A. J. Splawn’s Tur Herato article from the New Year issue. It warns editors need not travel far for material and invites readers to review the files for more examples of borrowed columns.
The Yakima winter was brief with no snow up to January 17 and mostly sunny days. A severe wind on Friday the 17th disrupted the mild spell, with disagreeable weather continuing until February 16. locals praise the climate as among the globe's best year round.
The Philippine tariff bill passed the senate at 7 p.m. Monday by 46 to 26, a strictly party vote. Senators Tillman and McLaurin of South Carolina, declared in contempt on Saturday after a senate chamber fight, were barred from participating.
Lost in front of the Phil Ditter house on North Fifth street. Purse contained several dollars in silver. Finder please leave at Ditter Bros. store. Also notices for agency, saleslady, and farm items in local classifieds.
The home at 201 West B street shelters a four week old girl weighing under three pounds. Parents Mr and Mrs Neveu, of French descent, describe the infant as perfectly formed with hair, brown eyes, and doll like features. Both proud of the healthy, thriving child that may grow.
North Yakima carpenters are summoned to a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the city hall on Saturday March 1 to reorganize the Carpenters Mutual association. Official board president D L Thacker orders all members to attend.
For sale two incubators and pure bred Buff Wyandotte White Wyandotte and Buff Rock eggs. Enquire W C Wimer Nob Hill. 6-4t.
Found A ladies purse containing small change and coupons call at this office Wanted A competent girl or woman for general housework in small family good wages Apply at once at 231 North First street 1 tf For sale or trade for town property five acre tract well improved one and three-fourths miles north of city A Erickson 6-4t ne rats For Sale Fresh No 1 milch cow half Jersey Apply Mrs G M McKinney 301 South Fourth street city For Sale or Rent 120 acres one mile east of town Call at 502 South Second street 6 tf How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs 8 Pills cure all kidney ills Sam ple free Add Ster Remedy Co Chicago or N Y
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