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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1912
Page
1
A Grandview area trap on a sheep driveway captured several sheep over years. A herder found a farmer using a hidden well trap to drop sheep, lifting two victims. The man and team were caught while trying to retrieve the latest catches. The herder warned others with frustration and disbelief.
The article reports scarce hops in the United States and Europe with unsold stock totaling about 14,000 bales. It notes a US crop near 4,000 bales and larger future demand, plus England’s need for 1911 hops and and a looming price increase before the new crop arrives.
In Columbus on January 1 the progressive Republicans rejected endorsing La Follette for the presidential nomination by a 52 to 32 vote. A separate "personal expression" endorsement was adopted by 80 to 11.
Washington and Lincoln are shuffled on future stamps as new designs roll out. Madison and Marshall disappear from cheap stamps while Poor Richard replaces Washington on several denominations. Minor color and design changes accompany the changes.
Market chatter notes hops rising as buyers like McNeff Brothers acquire 200 bales while farmers hesitate. A Portland基 market review cites a 50 000 bale shortage with brewers expected to consume 64 000 000 barrels of beer next year and a looming supply pinch.
Ortie E. McManigal left Los Angeles with Burns agency personnel heading for Indianapolis. He is expected to testify before the federal grand jury in session there and repeat his district attorney confession naming labor leaders and higher ups connected to the McNamaras.
In Mullens West Virginia physician Dr Edwin O Thornhill aged 35 a noted local businessman was shot and killed by Willis Hatfield son of the Hatfield feuder after a dispute over a prescription for a pint of whiskey The shooting occurred as Thornhill attended to an injured man in the drug store and slapped Hatfield who then drew a revolver and killed him.
Louis D Brandeis of Boston declares in Canton that violence by Mc Namaras and allies will rise unless big business yields labor rights. He attacks United States Steel as the worst offender and says only Russia surpasses it in despotism. He calls the progressive movement a key struggle for industrial liberty.
Multnoma Wing faced Seattle all stars in Portland on January 1. Seattle won 2 0 with a decisive performance, securing the game against Multnoma Wing.
On January 1 about three thousand Chinese gathered at a Mott Street joss house to mark the republic’s founding. No queues formed as attendees wore American shoes and attire. a youth choir sang a new national song and over 600 Chinese flags were shown across the district.
North Yakima friends receive a New Year resolution souvenir from H. J. Titus, Northern Pacific dining car superintendent. The shield shaped confection bears the railway emblem and a hook for hanging. The note promises to serve passengers best and fix any deficiencies while leaving a favorable impression of the Northern Pacific dining car service.
The Baker heater exploded aboard the O. W. R. N. passenger and baggage car No. 201 at 6 pm Monday, heavily damaging the car after lying at the power house for ten days. Castings were blown through the roof to 200 feet, windows shattered, and seats wrecked as the blast rattled the area. The event was heard for blocks, likened to a cannon.
Deputy Sheriff and Chief Bookkeeper W D Murphy presents a detailed 1911 statement praising Yakima county officials on a flat salary with fees credited to the county. Murphy notes 7114.60 earned in fees including mileage, averaging 368.36 per month, and compares favorably with other counties.
The 1911 jail shows 49 458 meals at 11 1 25 cents each costing 5 451 57 total. On Jan 1 1911 there were 50 prisoners and 33 at the start of the current year. Admissions and releases totaled 768 with 50 committed to the insane asylum. Federal prison feeding credit of 1508 50 will lower per meal cost. sheriff’s office costs rose due to delinquent tax collection.
In Lowell Massachusetts a 10 percent wage demand by 300 loom fixers could affect about 19 000 cotton operatives as mills resist raising wages amid weak industry conditions In Los Angeles California Joe Rivers defeated Frankie Conley by knockout in the eleventh round of a twenty round boxing bout in Vernon Rivers delivered a knockdown in the first round but Conley failed to mount a comeback.
Wabash line train from St. Louis to Kansas City derailed at the St. Peters station at 11 tonight injuring ten people. Injured were treated at the scene and by local physicians, with no fatalities reported. Authorities investigated the cause of the derailment.
The government weighs sending a top official to Europe to illustrate American scenery. The aim is to steer part of the five hundred million dollars Americans spend abroad toward American railroads hotels and guides. The goal is to prove U S scenery surpasses that of foreign countries.
On January 1 in Honkow fighting persisted near here as revolutionaries had not received notice of the armistice. A Republican commander ordered a cease fire, but desultory gunfire continued throughout the day. The combat zone lay twenty miles upriver.
A jury found Arthur Lewis guilty of manslaughter in the death of his 13 year old stepsister Helen Rumball at Orville California after 49 hours of deliberation. Helen Rumball’s stepmother, also indicted, will stand trial January 22.
Victoria defeats California in a season opener reported from Victoria. The match highlights the Wolverines’ early lead and the university team’s solid standard of play as the new year begins.
Governor Hiram W. Johnson plans to abolish capital punishment and will not permit further executions during his term. The stance has reportedly gained support from the wardens at San Quentin and Folsom and aligns with Mrs. Johnson's aversion to capital punishment.
Sun Yat Sen departs Shanghai for Nanking where the republic’s inauguration will occur. He appears set to proceed without awaiting Shanghai peace talks or a national convention outcome. A Paris Herald dispatch says Premier Yuan Shi Kai will demand northern commanders fund continuation of the war and princes wealth.
A St Petersburg correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports the secret flight of the Chinese emperor and dowager empress from Mukden toward the imperial seat at Sehikhe near the Mongolian frontier, seeking sanctuary at the new residence.
W S Brainard postmaster at Wardner Idaho is jailed on embezzlement charges after funds totaling 6876 were found short by a federal inspector. He was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal William Schuldt and conveyed to Harrison for arraignment.
Ke d Petrosky won the decision over Chicago fighter Knockout Brown in Oakland after ten scheduled rounds. Petrosky controlled most of the bout and emerged with the superior showing.
Vancouver opened the new year with an 8 to 3 victory over Stanford University, showcasing a strong start at home. The game featured scoring from both schools and momentum swings through the final period.
Benton Franklin and Walla Walla counties rally to boost Horse Heaven irrigation and river frontage. A joint mass meeting in Pasco on January 3 aims to organize ports and shipping facilities with wagon bridges across the Columbia and Snake rivers to aid commerce and irrigation driven development.
Washington January 1 The third Taft White House New Year reception drew the largest crowd yet with 8 092 diplomats officials and citizens shaking hands with the president and Mrs Taft The line moved for over three hours from eleven o clock with reserves wrapping around the grounds compared to 5 500 visitors last year Mrs Taft stood in line for one hour and forty minutes.
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