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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

5

City Council Eyes Bridge Plans and Treatments for Streets

Published every Wednesday. Advertising rates upon application. Subscription One year. Six months, Three months. In their efforts to improve the business streets and driveways the city council could not do better than investigate the claims made for the crude peivelewin treatment. This system is said to be no longer an experiment with merits across California. It combines permanency and cheapness and should be trialed. The Yakima bridge across the eastern avenue to connect with the Moxee valley is urged as badly needed and should be put into operation soon. A small fire on the Moxee bridge recently caused a suspension until repaired. its destruction would have hurt local business. Let us have the new bridge.

California Yakima Moxee Valley Moxee

Northern counties push for split federal districts

Seattle and Tacoma favor separation into distinct federal judicial districts. The Cushman bill proposes dividing the state east to west rather than along the arcade mountains, with strong pressure to include eastern Washington’s voice. If approved, the line may run north to south along the Cascades crest.

Seattle Tacoma Arcade Mountains Washington Cascades

Criticism of New City Administration Emerges

The Herald notes timely questions about the new city regime as its initial efficiency remains untested. Voters have just affirmed the change, while public confidence awaits proof in governance.

Editorial says new city officials deserve support and time

The piece argues newspapers opponents should not obstruct the new city administration. It urges voters to give the leaders a chance to prove their conscience and benefit the city. Rumors of Japan and Russia clashing fuel a wheat price jump, signaling potential global conflict if no peace is found.

Opinion on Republican Party Alignments and Earlier Campaign Drift

The Re public urges the county’s Republicans to avoid being labeled as railroad or McBride adherents in the upcoming election. The piece notes a shift from the colonel’s previously vociferous stance during the last campaign and questions changes in his dreams or position.

The Republic Republican Party Railroad McBride

Political row echoes past clashes over appointments

In a column-like reminiscence the writer recalls Bre'er Robertson's clash with the governor over a St. Louis fair commission appointment and notes how Republicans in the county have fared when following the Republic's advice. The piece laments the dominant party lacking an organ since the Washingtonian's demise.

Republic Robertson St. Louis Herald The Washingtonian

Local Notes From North Yakima and Vicinity

North Yakima and vicinity residents are noted in daily activity with Ellensburg visitors and Tacoma guests. The column reports arrivals from Spokane to Sunnyside, plans for Seattle work, and local business moves including Will Mead hop yard purchase and Yakima Water Co. leadership. Oregon and Washington figures like Alg Smith and Coffin Bros. appear in brief items.

Dry Goods Sale At Coffin Bros Store

Public notice advertises a closing dry goods sale at Coffin Bros offering dry goods at actual cost. Also seeks a girl for general housework with hours and contact at the Chicago Dry Goods Store.

Coffin Bros Chicago

Marriage Licenses Recorded In Past Week In City

Marriage licenses issued include Francis Rangins to Miss Marie Gentillon and several others. Christian church meetings this week draw deep interest with singing evangelists from Port Ham. Supreme Court lowers verdict against Northern Pacific from 12000 to 8000 for a train wreck near Selah. Various ads note items for sale and doctors visiting for eye care.

Francis Rangins Marie Gentillon Tra D. Lewis Bella AL Keene Win. H. Simins Edith Ek. Gray Walter L. Shearer Mudrray Brook John AL Fiekl Bertha N. Caldwell Ernest A. Hanna Chiara EK Bullan, Wart R. Colleary Lizzie Davenport Christian Ehmveh George A. Webb Portham A. C. Vail Supreme Court Everett Morrison Northern Pacific Railroad Selah Station Duster Morrison

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