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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
3
Advertiser notice page from Yakima Herald dated Wednesday January 6 1904 lists publishers TUESLEY McCOMB TUESLEY and advertising rates upon application including subscription options for one year six months and three months.
A historical reflection on the Herald since its 1889 start as the Democrat merged under Coe and Reed. It notes ownership shifts through 1897, hard times 1894 to 1898, and the paper’s role reflecting county growth from a small village to a developing inland empire with rising population and land value.
The Herald predicts rapid growth for North Yakima and Yakima county as irrigation unlocks fertile lands. Electric lines and new factories are seen expanding the region, with the paper pledging to support progress while noting national turmoil on the horizon. The piece reflects on a sorrowful year and a looming Russia Japan conflict.
Ex mayor P S Byrne of Spokane comments on his Democratic governor bid. He states it would improve his peace of mind and finances to not receive the nomination, but he would still be glad to win if offered.
Lince and Randle elect W H Cline to succeed the late Lafayette Pace as county commissioner. Cline, a respected businessman, is described as well qualified and trusted by the community. The piece also notes a dairy convention talk by Duncan Dunn on grasses and the value of study for young men in Washington.
The new city administration met with Mayor Fechter and council members as bonds for clerk, treasurer, and marshal were approved. Fechter urged sanitation, sewer work, street repairs, a building inspector, and library funding. Several officer nominations were confirmed. Nichols, Clarks, and Kauffman received mixed votes. A plumbing inspector was chosen. city engineer pending. Police patrols to be authorized later. old officers to hold over.
A row of names appears in a city notice dated January 4 1904. The list includes Yakim Andrews Chas Bailey Thos Berg Mrs Grace Ross E E Bowman Chas Buttz R A Burlingame C Bucholtz Wm Connoly Frank Comartin Jesse Tanne Dew and others.
Obituary items report John W. Dooley 68 dies after six weeks illness from leg injury in a runaway. Funeral at Baptist church with Masonic lodge support. Dooley leaves widow and eight children. Additional death notices: a woman aged 78 from inflammatory rheumatism. Tolliver Wm. Tolliver, 60, dies and is buried in Catholic cemetery. Classifieds seek rental farms, loan, and domestic help. various local real estate and service notices follow.
Eight year old Edna Phipps daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Phipps died at the family home in the Moxee valley on Thursday December 31 from diphtheria.
Jennie E. Ruby the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Ruby died at their home in Yakima City on Saturday January 2 from croup. The loss is reported in a concise obituary noting the family residence and cause of death.
Mrs Maggie Johnston aged 33 wife of S E Johnston died at her Naches home on Saturday. Funeral details and lasting tribute will be announced by the family.
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