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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
7
The Yakima Herald Bulletin asks subscribers in arrears to settle within thirty days. It notes many overdue accounts and offers payment by check or postal note. The notice emphasizes the paper’s policy of not dunning and invites prompt remittance.
A 1906 year in review highlights prosperity in North Yakima with growth in housing business, crops, irrigation, and rail access. The notice urges citizens to support local education funding and attend a mass meeting Monday evening to prepare youth for responsibilities ahead.
James J. Hill testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Minneapolis, admitting railroads cannot handle current traffic. He urged doubling tracks on single track lines and quadrupling on existing double tracks, with thousands of miles of new lines mainly west of Chicago. He warned of labor and material shortages, noting steel and iron limits threaten rail construction despite ample lumber.
The Oregonian argues railways westward suffer from car shortages and inadequate trackage, blaming steel trusts for exorbitant rates. A temporary removal of the steel rail duty could allow imports from Europe, easing shortages without harming U.S. manufacturers and reducing a harmful trust grip on industry.
A reader notes a sharp hit to about 200 million in January dividends, suggesting only a few may recover during the holidays while most will not.
In a light remark the writer notes many warships sent toward Morocco have not reached Fez, urging readers to test their elementary geography skills.
The chairman of the Interstate Ecommerce Commission notes the car shortage is greater in the south west than in the northwest. He claims the southwest has been hiding its shortage under a bushel.
Secretary Taft states he has no intention of running for the presidency after Roosevelt. The editorial notes Taft’s decision is understandable given his considerable weight and public image, and avoids blaming him for not seeking the office.
Bradstreet cites unprecedented forward orders in iron and steel and strong demand across textiles, hardware, lumber, and farming equipment. While labor shortages and money strains could curb production, overall prospects for a very large year appear within reach, barring unforeseen developments.
The Herald sends best wishes to patrons subscribers and friends for a joyful New Year with peace prosperity and contentment for all.
A critic contends Secretary Root favors expanding federal power at the expense of states. The writer warns the Constitution’s elasticity risks eroding checks, calling for a convention to craft a clearer, universally understood framework.
The article urges North Yakima residents to complete a fund drive for a Young Men's Christian Association building in early 1907. It emphasizes civic duty, youth development, and the need for generous subscription from business leaders to begin construction and have the facility ready by fall.
Judge Linck, likened to Denver’s Judge Lindsey, welcomed local street youths on Christmas evening and treated them to a feast. The piece honors Linck for using his position to steer youths away from crime and toward honest, sober futures.
The article laments thousands of dollars sent from Yakima to eastern mail order houses during Christmas as locals could buy better goods at similar or lower prices in nearby stores. It claims extensive packages arrived from Chicago and urges shoppers to support local shops to save on postage and express charges.
The Walla Walla Bulletin reports a private letter from President Hoor clarifying that Senator Ankeny was not shown to oppose the proposed direct primary. The league had no evidence of such opposition and aims to avoid partisan squabbles while noting the earlier P T mischaracterization.
R G Dun reports weather aided distribution of seasonal goods but freight blockades and motive power shortages hinder business, with a December liability of 5 708 825 across manufacturing and trading sectors. Bradstreet notes record holiday turnover, strong wholesale reorders, and ongoing car shortages affecting grain coal and deliveries.
Failures in the United States for the week ending December 20 totaled 227, up from 220 the prior week and 235 for the same week in 1905. Canada reported 26 failures, versus 05 last week and 38 a year earlier. U S and Canada wheat exports including flour for the week ending December 20 totaled 3,028,824 bushels, down from 4,473,482 last year.
B L Bull, chosen by May or Fechter to be sanitary inspector, plans an active campaign against unsanitary conditions. He helped draft and promote the current sanitary ordinance, models it on a Sound city system, and vows vigorous enforcement for improved city health and conditions.
An editorial reflecting on New Year resolutions and personal improvement. It contrasts success and failure in keeping promises, urges commitment, and quotes lines about leaving past sins behind. The piece also observes the community’s New Year customs and ends with a light note about local merchants Hollister’s, Case’s drug store, and a description of the season’s mood.
A run down by a runaway team near Tacoma kills Mrs. Fred Anderson. Quail shipment sent to Benton county from Kansas for liberation. Joseph Stark and John Carner arrested in Twin Bridges on sheep theft. William Burgan killed by a construction train near Harvard Idaho. Bogus check ring flooding Portland, detectives struggle. Mrs. Marie Sayres wins $500 against Woodmen of the World over a policy linked to a husband’s death by action. Alfred Thompson dies at Kapowsin from injuries switching cars near Tacoma. Thomas McRae jailed for burglary at Everett, two and a half years. Robert Dunsmore killed blasting four miles from Mosier. Bert McIntyre dies from a saloon beating. Frank Cruz charged with murder. Raymond Cone shot dead near Rosalia during rabbit hunt by Fred Sly. Unidentified logger-dressed man killed at Puyallup by switch engine. A. F. Erickson’s card found on man’s pocket. Officer H Waters wounds John Clark in Pendleton resort after attack. Central Washington Medical association organized at Wenatchee. officers named. Idaho Governor Gooding has R S Sheridan arrested for criminal libel over graft links.
Tony Krober, known as the chicken man of Yakima, has several birds on display at the show and is calling on friends in the city this afternoon. Krober formerly worked for J. B. Fogarty & Co., Ellensburg.
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