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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1907

Page

7

Absurd Japan Assumption About U S Navy Is Rejected

The Oregonian rebuts a Japanese claim that American crews lack patriotism or training. It argues the United States would swiftly prove its naval strength and resolve in any conflict, stressing bold history from the Bonhomme Richard to the Oregon and warning Japan against overestimating its fleet.

Japan United States Sakamoto Spain Togo Evans Little Brown Oregonian Bonhomme Richard Oregon Pacific

Unskillful Officers and Patriots Behind the Guns

A historical reflection notes that American commanders do not seek death after defeat. Instead they renew the fight, keeping their ship in line and faces toward the foe. The text asserts such resolve as a national historical fact evident across many records.

Limiting Licenses in Yakima County

Yakima County commissioners are carefully reviewing liquor license applications in unincorporated towns and restricting grants. They refuse consent where public opinion opposes or is evenly split, aiming for the greater welfare and public sentiment. The Spokesman-Review notes the commissioners show stamina to resist liquor interests and avoid bias.

Yakima County Spokesman-Review

Good Road S Creditable Work in Fruitvale

Road Supervisor Josh Lancaster completed a notable stretch in Fruitvale from Leamingsburg store to Fruitvale school. Residents aided by installing new siphons replacing culverts, removing over twenty culverts to reduce water leaks and mud. The county benefits from this improvement and optimism grows for similar work elsewhere.

Fruitvale Josh Lancaster Leamingsburg Lancaster

North Coast Railroad Rivalry Spurs Route Advances

Robert E. Strahorn, president of North Coast Railroad, defends the project as the Canadian Pacific story resurfaces. He cites lengthy route studies, secured rights of way from Spokane to North Yakima, and planned branches from Ritzville to Davenport while noting delays from litigation and rapid construction near the Yakima Valley.

Robert E. Strahorn North Coast Railroad Company North Coast Canadian Pacific Rail Canadian Pacific Cheney Cascades Spokane Yakima Columbia River Yakima Valley Big Bend Wheat Country Ritzville Harrington Davenport Walla Walla Spokane-Walla Walla Walla Walla-Puget Sound Spokane and Palouse Hangman Creek Tekoa Portland Puget Sound Hill Lines Seattle O. R

Northwest railway lines tie CP, North Coast routes

Discussion notes the North Coast and Canadian Pacific likely alliance on a Spokane Portland line. Aimed at linking CP with Portland Seattle and Tacoma, the plan would create strong feeder networks in eastern and central Washington for a broader Northwestern road system.

N. Portland North Coast

Mabton Bank Leader Comments on Nicolai Disappearance

S. J. Harrison of Mabton, president of the Mabton bank and Sunnyside country figure, discusses the Nicolai disappearance noting it remains a mystery and theories abound. He hopes undercover agents will soon provide a solution to ease family and friends. Mrs. J. H. Steward returns to Lewiston Idaho after visiting her parents, accompanied by sister Agnes who stays in Lewiston.

S. J. Harrison Mabton Bank Sunnyside Nicolai Secret Service J. H. Steward Lewiston Idaho W. J. Lemon Agnes

Yakima Apples Sailed to Australia for First Time

It is probable about 22 000 boxes of Yakima apples will be shipped to Sydney this season. P Duffy of Sydney negotiates with local commission men to buy small varieties. Transport costs on 4 and 5 tier varieties are cheaper than on larger ones. This marks the first Yakima fruit shipped to Australia.

Sydney Australia P. Duffy

Revenue Agent Checks Stamps At City Liquor Dealers

Special agent Douglas Monday inspected liquor quarters citywide for unstamped goods under the new stamps. Only one offense found due to a recent receipt of stamps by the owner. Penalty for noncompliance is fifty dollars.

United States Revenue Douglas Monday

Old Fashion Picnic At Fair Grounds In Iowa Valley

The Iowa society of the city invites all Iowans in the valley to an old fashion picnic at the fair grounds on Wednesday July 31. Attendees should bring dinner baskets and enjoy a day of pleasure and reminiscence. Transportation will be provided for those without a conveyance, to be announced later.

Iowa Society Fair Grounds

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THE Yakima Herald Herald Publishing Company Eo. N. Tuesley Tered Northakima Wash Seeesee Official Paper Yakim‘s County Spervisor Lancaster Furnishes North Yakima Pioneer Drug Store T. R. Fisher Harness and Saddlery So. Second St Miller Mrs. Fawcett Moran & Siegel Butchers E. Yakima Ave H. M Helliesen Lumber A. A. Bowman Second St M. F. Brooks Old Tickner Studio Cahalan & CO. Dry Goods Cannon-Allen CO W. B. Dudley Shoes A. B. Pearson J. M. Curry Merchant Tailor Yakima Ave Coffin Bros. Furniture W. C. Bradbury Books and Stationery W. H. Patterson & CO. Cigars and Tobacco East C. P Tinues Schott L. Adler, Bros. & CO Rochester, N. Y Globe and Lewis Adler Bros Harrison Apples Douglas Herald Peter Bach Bay Stud H. B. Spencer Pleasant Ave Capitol Hill Loane Netherlands American M Company Dameyer Alaska Bldg Ward John Edwards H. B. Nicolai Sound
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