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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
3
The state marketed 33,000,000 pounds of wool during the past season, surpassing the previous high by 3,000,000 pounds as Boston store ads hint at tying placements in another column.
At this writing there is no change in the complexion of the senatorial contest at the state capital. It looks very much as though it would be Ankeny or a dead lock.
The text criticizes advertisers who boast they do not sell inferior products and warn that those who push cheap goods face consequences. It implies such claims invite later reputational punishment and suggests buyers beware of low‑quality merchandise.
King County argues it must have representation in the United States Congress by a senator though current prospects are not described as dazzling. The note stresses the essential need for local representation at the national level.
A snippet from The Democrat mocks Bro Medill for accepting praise while denying any claim to wearing another man’s collar. The Heraup notes this is the first hint that he has been accused of borrowing others’ linen.
The Tacoma Ledger notes the cartoonist dresses Ankeny in large dollar mark trousers reminiscent of Mark Hanna’s old style. It questions whether Ankeny found the pattern in a Wall Street pawn shop and repurposed it for his own image.
The First National Bank of North Yakima declared a 10 percent semi annual dividend and added 20 percent to its undivided profit, creating a surplus near $54,000. Other city banks also reported higher business, signaling strong local economic conditions.
The article calls on every legislator to back Senator Stewart's appropriation to finish the Cascades road. It notes several thousand dollars already spent and argues state gains from opening a rich mining district, with a quarter of a million already invested in development, currently cut off by mountain trails.
The article alleges widespread boodle in the Olympia senatorial race, criticizing the current method of selecting U S senators as a long standing corruption. It argues the man with the largest sack dominates the process, reflecting a systemic flaw in elections.
A speaker condemns poker as a doodle game and urges popular vote for senators. Rev C D Nickelson of Colfax is convicted of conduct unbecoming a minister after a crisis over an affair and a contemplated leap into the Spokane river. He vows to publish a full statement to clear his name.
A critic argues the current senate election system wastes time and money. He cites daily state legislative costs about 1300 and says no laws have passed. He calls for a constitutional amendment to provide for direct popular election of senators.
W I Linee, Yakima county commissioner, returned from Olympia where a five member committee was appointed to seek favorable state legislation. Key proposal would cut ad notices to a single county newspaper across three issues, replacing six months to a year of posting. Other recommendations cover county costs versus city responsibilities for sanitation and dependent care. Linee also pushed for state refunds of overpaid Yakima taxes from 1808, with a bill ready in the legislature for $9784 to be refunded.
Improperly transcribed items include tooth extraction note stating no cocaine used and no after effects. Mentions Dr. Stephenson in Janeck building. Also lists address Hewny Lizerre North Yakima and a farm item by a young couple on Wantrep-Position. Includes first class potato sacks sold by Mill company west of depot.
Senator Stewart introduces a bill seeking 25000 dollars to finish the Cascades crossing road. The 1898 appropriation left the mountain section incomplete, hindering Summit mining. Mines near Summit show high tonnage value but rely on costly pack service. 5500 feet of tunneling already cost over 255000. Bonniwell lists Summit district properties with development expenditures across multiple Tacoma and North Yakima firms, highlighting ore potential and expansion plans for a 100 ton reduction plant this summer.
Meat dealers pledge prompt service and timely delivery. The ad asks customers to order roast, boil, or sausage with assurance of home delivery when wanted and provides the telephone number 701 to call or ring.
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