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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
Old Yakima residents warn that the rain and warm chinook may trigger floods on the Yakima and Naches rivers as hill snow rapidly vanishes. North Yakima recorded melting snow and a 40 degree rise, with memories of past floods raising concerns over potential bridge losses.
Pittsburg reports the arrest of six Black Hand members after a desperate battle at Ellsworth. Three others escaped. two were captured today and the third shot and wounded. A wealthy Italian woman had been instructed to leave $400 at a designated point. nine foreigners attempted to retrieve it and were met by police.
Salt Lake City January 18. Without a dissenting vote 43 Republican members present at the senatorial caucus tonight nominated Reed Smoot for re election for United States senator.
The United States courts have no jurisdiction in trials of Indians living on allotted lands when the offense would be a state crime. Toy Toy a Umatilla Indian from Oregon jailed at McNeil's Island WA is life-sentenced for murder. The case was decided against him.
A Washington North Carolina resident praises Dr King s New Discovery for curing his brother after a decade of illness from consumption. The testimonial claims six bottles fully restored health and lists bronchial conditions it relieves with 50 cent and one dollar prices and a trial bottle offer.
Judge Preble grants permanent restraining order keeping North Yakima from paying George Milton Savage until the paving dispute is resolved in superior court. The decision finds McKivor has an equitable lien and that the city acts as trustee for sub contractors and workmen to secure payment, avoiding pursuit of bonding companies.
Rev E A King. newly named pastor of the First Congregational church in San Dusky Ohio, is to arrive February 5 to oversee local work after accepting a call to North Yakima Congregational church. The annual meeting announced the move and elected new church officers including trustees Dr H F E Wight H H Wilcox and Miss Sue M Lombard and deacons M W Phillips and J F Richardson.
Rojesvensky, who commanded the Russian fleet in May 1905 during the Sea of Japan battle, has died in St Peters burg. A familiar figure of the Russo Japanese war, his role drew public attention as the fleet faced the decisive clash abroad. he was never blamed severely for the disaster.
Brave Fire Laddies often receive severe burns then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve to drive out pain. It claims rapid relief for burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, bruises, eruptions, and old sores. Sold at C. C. Case's drug store for 25 cents.
Cleveland January 14 report quotes Dr Hu Biggar a friend of John D Rockefeller denying rheumatism rumors. Biggar says Rockefeller is in perfect health and predicts he will live to be a hundred years old, praising Rockefeller's physical methods.
Samuel E. Ryan of Minneapolis lost a morocco wallet containing 280 and papers on Front street between Yakima avenue and the depot. He found it in the snow slush near the depot with footprints around, intact except for water damage, while awaiting No. 1 to Seattle.
The Western Accident and Health Insurance company held its second annual stockholders meeting in Wisconsin hall. President F A Ouilette presided as 1814 of 2000 shares were represented. Officers for the year named F A Ouilette president Geo N Tuesley vice president Henry Kohls secretary O A Fechter treasurer and directors I Mondor Geo La Bissioniere La Bissioniere and R F Ayres. A banquet and social followed with toasts by Laughlin Logan Allison and Clark and dancing into the night. The firm, formed eight months ago, is described as the leading west coast accident and health insurer.
Stockholders of the Sunnyside Water Users' association sue the directors seeking an injunction to bar proxies and votes for acreage over 160. Judge Preble heard arguments Monday in superior court. Briefs due in three to five days. opinion expected before February 15 ahead of the association's officer election.
A laxative cough syrup marketed for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor daily. Mothers urged to keep it on hand for children as prompt relief to croup. It is described as gently laxative and toxin and phlegm remover with immediate relief. Sold by C W Camp West Side Drag gist.
In conversation with a prominent city engineer, Superintending Engineer D Wenny of Portland in charge of U S R S work for Washington Oregon northern California and Nevada said water would be turned into the canals under the Tieton project during 1916. He further noted the remaining work could proceed more swiftly with larger crews next season.
The firm, previously limited to this state, now moves to invade Idaho and British Columbia. The expansion signals broader ambitions and potential regulatory scrutiny ahead.
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