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Newspaper

Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

2

Freedom of press is now assured in Mexico

Mexico City July 17 The Mexican press is free reporters say after Emilio Vasquez Gomez minister of the interior guaranteed publication of any material. Since Madero’s rise a dozen new periodicals have appeared many satirical and independent. El Ahuizote revived. El Imperial questions and comments push free discussion. Public columns filled with readers signatures. yellow press grows as band concerts drew crowds on Alameda while officials note new freedoms and lingering warnings. The inquiry into the Santa Rosa wreck continues.

Mexico City Madero Emilio Vasquez Gomez Department of Interior el Ahuizote Limantour el Imperial Alwayys Diaria Independente

Ship Captain’s Threat At Grounding Of Santa Ros

Testimony from George Ryan in Los Angeles recounts Captain Faria of the steamship Santa Ros saying they would pull the ship off or break it in two after grounding off Point Arenello July 9. Ryan, once a seaman, described the captain’s assertion that the vessel was safe and crew should stay aboard amid the wreck.

Ryan Faria Ralph C. Daniels Los Angeles Daniels Robert Hewson Santa Rosa Hewson E. M. Hewson Mathison

Wickersham to Testify on Alaska Syndicate Case

Delegate Wickersham will testify before the House committee investigating Controller Bay transactions about his knowledge of the Alaska syndicate. The hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.

Wickersham House Committee Washington, PD House Controller Bay

Troops Remain at Nogales Border After Reports

Four cavalry troops were ordered to stay at Nogales Arizona as border developments unfold. Detachment orders to move to Fort Huachuca have been cancelled due to unfavorable reports from the area.

Washington, D. C Nogales Ariz Fort Huachuca

Arguments Continued in McManigal Contempt Hearing

Judge Bordwell postponed the hearing of Mrs. Ortie McManigal until tomorrow. She was before the court to show cause why she should not be punished for contempt of court for refusing to answer questions before the grand jury.

Ortie McManigal Los Angeles Bordwell

Twain Estate Valued at 471136 in Appraisal

An New York appraisal sets Mark Twain estate at 471 136 with 200 000 from 60 shares of the Mark Twain Company and 296 746 in personal property in New York. Connecticut holdings at 174 000 include a Redding estate and mining, industrial, railroad stocks. The will date and some details remain unclear.

New York Mark Twain Samuel Clemens Gabrilowitch Ao Clemens Connecticut Kedding Redding

Harper Introduces Coppell Wheat at Waitsburg Valley Farm

On the J. L. Harper place near Waitsburg the Coppell wheat is grown on 28 acres. Propagated by Ma Harper the grain yields expected at least 65 bushels per acre. It arose from an accidental hybrid observed four years ago on Copper Creek and refined through careful cultivation.

Walla Washington State College

Van der Arde Fry Nuptials Solemnized in Yakima Heights

Miss Agnes Van der Aarde and Mr. Warl Fry wed at 8:30 PM Monday in Yakima Heights Grandview, with Dr S J Kennedy officiating. The ceremony featured Helen Kuehn as flower girl, Cora Van der Aarde as maid of honor, and Ethel Poole playing Mendelssohn. The reception showcased green and white decor, summer flowers, and a 12-seat bridal table. The couple left for a Seattle trip and will reside in Grandview after September 1 with Fry a local merchant. Out of town guests included Albert Fry and Sieg ley relatives from Seattle.

Agnes van der Aarde Helen Kuehn Vailey Miss Cora Ethel Poole Rhodes Grandview H. de Kraay E.G. Townson Jul's Kuehn Myrth Lida de Krisay Edna Walker Fry King's Albert Fry Seattle Siegley Stouver de Kraay Granger

Three Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in County Office

The county auditor’s office saw three couples file for marriage licenses on Monday. Karl Albert Fry 34 of Grandview wed Agnes Vander Raarde 28 of North Yakima. Lemuel P. Keith 60 and Matilda Woodside of Toppenish. Lawrence F. Drake 64 and Luccina A. Gibson 66 of Grandview.

Karl Albert Fry Grandview Agnes Vander Raarde North Yakima Lemuel P. Keith Matilda Woodside Toppenish Lawrence F. Drake Luccina A. Gibson

Lumsden Proposes District Health Officers in Yakima Valley

The county commissioners granted a telephone franchise to A W Brewer in Wide Hollow and accepted CC J Lum’s bond to build the Toppenish bridge. Dr L L Lumsden urged dividing the county into supervisory districts with local health officers to lead disease prevention efforts. He noted improvements in water pollution controls and milk supply ongoing in the valley.

A. W. Brewer Wide Hollow CC. J. Lum Toppenish Br L. L. Lumsden United States Marine Hospital Corps Yaklima Nagohes

Dismissal Over Insubordination Ties to Benzoate Edict

Floyd W. Robinson, a senior staffer for Dr. H. W. Wiley, was dismissed June 20 for insubordination after refusing to enforce a prohibition on benzoate of soda in food. Secretary Wilson confirmed the dismissal, citing insubordination and failure to carry out orders across agriculture, treasury, commerce, and labor departments.

Washington, D. C Floyd W. Robinsoon H. W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Bureau Wiley Robinson Wilson Department of Agriculture, Treasury and and Commerce and Labor

Study Strawberry Pests Threaten Oregon Industry

W F Wilson of Oregon Agricultural College and F D Bailey report root weevils damaging plantations near Corvallis and plant diseases affecting vines. They also investigated tomato plant damage near Independence and planned a field trip to Mary’s Peak with assistants and a visiting Illinois scientist for the college museum collection.

Corvallis, Ore W. F. Wilson Oregon Agricultural College F. D. Bailey Department of Plant Pathology Independence Wilson Mr. Bailey A. J Stover G. F. Mosinette E.S. Scott University of Illinois Mary's Peak College Museum

State highway reform eyed in Yakima county

Inspector McCloud leads a state road project in Yakima with four state engineers while county work runs at $198,000 per mile versus $5,800 per mile for the North First street extension. County officials praise Mr Roberts, newly in charge, for businesslike plans to cut costs and harmonize state and county efforts.

Roberts Yakima Valley Yakima County McCloue North First Street First Street

Trainload of lambs shipped to Chicago

Forrest Wenner went to Ellensburg Thursday to oversee a loading of about 8000 Rennie Bros. lambs for shipment to Chicago. The value is near $15,000. This spring has seen several large shipments east from the valley, with Coffin Bros and Lloyd & Mudd sending trains from Ellensburg and the lower valley.

Forrest Wenner Ellensburg Rennie Bros Chicago Messrs Lloyd George Olney Yakima Valley Coffin Fry-Bruhn Company Ellis Ragan Fry & Co East

Wiley City Extends Winning Streak With Seventeenth Victory

Wiley City baseball fans witnessed Marquette Club's 7 4 win over West Side in Sumach park as Marquette clinched the odd game and the season championship. Pitcher Harry Schott led Marquette while Bucklen of West Side battled heat and illness. Wiley City itself added an 18th win 4 2 over reclamation service players, with Dan Marks pitching and Mullver catching. Jim Wiley owns the townsite.

Marquette West Side Sumach Park Marquette Club Harry Schott H. Marks Bucklen Higdon Wiley City Reclamation Service Wiley City Battery Dan Marks Mullver

Tuberculosis Assn Delegates to Meet in Tacoma

Delegates from all Washington local leagues will attend the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis meeting at the Tacoma hotel on Tuesday July 18 at 10 am. Officers will report yearly work and the Denver National Tuberculosis meeting will be summarized by the executive secretary. Attendees will hear plans to unify and broaden tuberculosis efforts and will enjoy luncheon and an automobile city tour hosted by the Pierce County Anti Tuberculosis league.

Roberts State Highway Commission Washington Yakima County Tacoma Washington Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis National Tuberculosis Association Denver Pierce County Anti- Tuberculosis League

Death in New York from Asiatic cholera

Patrick Bushing a night watchman at Swinburne Island quarantine station died today of Asiatic cholera in New York. It is the first American infection this season and several immigrant deaths have occurred. Two suspects are under surveillance as officials move to prevent spread while health authorities urge calm.

New York Patrick Bushing Swinburne Island Bushing Doty

Vaudeville Act by Two Girls Heads to Hamstein Roof Garden

Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, dubbed Those two girls, plan singing and dancing acts with a pianologue after their Millionaire Stokes shooting incident. They appear Monday night at Ham merstein's roof garden, New York. The Herald seeks copies of the June 15 July 13 Nov 23 and Dec 7 1910 issues for archival inquiries.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad V. E. D. Stokes Hammerstein’s Weekly Herald Partpas Herald Tfx

Wire Worm 15 Active This Year

Local report notes widespread wire worm activity across the valley this season with farmers testing remedies. Paul Kruger on North Fourth Street reports success using tobacco stem fed irrigation to fields, improving potato yields and offering a cheap fertilizer effect.

Paul Kruger North Fourth Street Wire Worm Kruger

Missouri For Folk Promised Delegation Stance

Joseph B. Shannon a Missouri Democratic leader argues that the state must honor the 1910 pledge to support Governor Folk at the next Democratic National Convention. He says a flat refusal would break a fair promise and require Missouri to send a loyal Folk delegation in 1912.

Joseph W. Folk Missouri Joseph B. Shannon Missouri Democratic State Central Committee St. Louis

Explosion at Dupont Powder Works Kills Three

Three men died when 5000 pounds of nitro glycerine exploded at the Dupont Powder works 15 miles south of Denver. Fragments of flesh were found up to 200 yards away. Cause of the blast remains unknown.

Denver Dupont Powder Works Here

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Diaz Alameda Juares Given Notun Twain Harper Waitsbure van der Arde DR. L. L. Lumsden Congress Penrose Vote Daily Doctor Wiley Senate Finance Committee Senate LaFollette Senator Brown Nebraska Tariff Board Payne Waseda University of Japan Spokane i/Prosser Tigers Inspector McCloud Fast West Side Stokes Paul G. Kruger Spencer
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