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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
1
Employment men report a severe labor shortage with scarce workers across all classes. They note a sudden drop from previously strong conditions and say many orders remain unfilled, though they hope to soon secure more men.
A new act limits bank liability on forged or raised checks. Banks are not liable unless the depositor notifies within 60 days after voucher return. The measure shifts some responsibility to depositors amid widespread forged checks.
In Tacoma Seattle defeated Tacoma 3 to 0. In Aberdeen Butte won 5 to 4 over Aberdeen. In Oakland Los Angeles beat Oakland 3 to 2.
Strong public interest grows over bonding the county for roads totaling 200000. Sentiment favors the measure though no formal plan exists yet, with expectations it will be handed to the county commissioners for action.
Henry Harrison faces forgery charges after a Saturday arrest for shooting his wife at the Bartholet hotel. He allegedly endorsed a $24.20 check drawn to W. A. Brooks at the Ahtanum, using Brooks’ name and his own signature to cash it at a local saloon. The case involves Brooks’ two daughters working on a hop ranch owned by George M Mitchell who were to deliver earnings to their father.
In Boise Idaho today six witnesses testified in the Haywood case rebutting defense claims. They contradicted defense evidence about militia calls and a mine explosion. Orchard and others faced cross examination as the trial neared a possible dismissal.
In a San Francisco courtroom dated July 16, the prosecution faced mixed results. Witnesses John Krause and Miss Mary Ryan offered limited cooperation while cross examinations revealed tensions between attorneys and the court.
About twenty friends surprised Rosa Berg on her fourteenth birthday at her Nob Hill home. The house featured Japanese lanterns and the evening included lawn games and music. Refreshments of ice cream assorted cakes and lemonade were served in a flower decorated dining room.
W D Ingalls returned from the fifth annual Pacific Coast Nurserymen's association meeting in Salem. He was elected president for the coming year. Next gathering scheduled for North Yakima in July with plans for a special exhibit of cherries and upcoming fruits. Attendees included A W McDonald and C J Atwood of the Washington Nursery Toppenish.
A factory to manufacture cigars from imported tobacco is planned in North Yakima with Melvin M. Martin of Milwaukee visiting to secure location. A September opening is expected with Cuban cigar makers, plus G N Smith moving from Spokane to start a local office.
The Post Office Department announces clerks promoted in Washington post offices effective July 1. Hoquiam gains two promotions from 760 to 800 dollars, Olympia advances several clerks to 600 800 and 900 1000, Tacoma sees multiple increases from 600 to 800 up to 1100, Vancouver and Snohomish also list several salary jumps, Walla Walla and Wenatchee report raises across multiple staff levels.
Boston July 16 Seaman Edward F Walsh died from wounds from the Georgia battleship explosion. Total fatalities reach nine with twelve wounded. two likely beyond recovery and three in serious condition.
L. A. Shrimpton of the Carpenters union arranged with the Yakima brewery manager to blow the whistle at 8 AM and 5 PM daily. The change informs nonunion workers of actual union hours and may aid recruitment. Previously the whistle rang at 7 AM and 6 PM.
The Washington Supreme Court sustained the 1903 law on unlicensed liquor dens, affirming Al Moran's conviction and ruling the title adequate to cover searches and penalties. The decision rejects a challenge citing constitutional scope and notes a separate King County foreclosure dispute involving R L Muir and W Moeler with a $6.0 judgment.
The Moxee people, via H B Scudder, petitioned county commissioners Tuesday for using land east of the city to build a dike along the Yakima river to prevent floods. The commission favors the plan and sets August 6 as the hearing date. The district covers about 3000 acres. Scudder’s $60 bond was accepted.
Mr King of Fruitvale reports a remarkable harvest yielding 553 dollars from a third of an acre of cherry trees. The production is described as a strong early return for a small orchard.
Mr and Mrs C S Staats who have been in the city returned to Toppenish on No 4 yesterday. They have sold their interests in Toppenish a home and a store and will move to Seattle where they will reside.
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