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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
1
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In fog near San Francisco the steamer Columbia rammed by San Pedro. Officers Agerup Hawse and Jackson recount lifeboat actions and responses. Women rescued and ferried to safety while men faced blame or blamed themselves. Officials note speeds, whistles, and starboard collision.
Moscow reports a growing strike at the Sava Morosoff company mills in Orec kovozue with forty thousand workers out. Sympathetic actions may involve hundreds of thousands, amid violent political agitation. Troops have fired on strikers meetings and many arrests reported.
The United States department of commerce and labor reports that countries bordering the Pacific outside the United States cover 17,096,060 square miles and have a population of 904,363,000. This amounts to more than half the world’s people.
Hiring for fruit packing peaks this fall with scores of workers arriving from the south and as far as Southern California. Wages will be higher than usual this year as seasoned packers find steady work until late apples are processed.
John D. Adams a laborer in a construction camp on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway saved Hatton Washington southwest of Spokane by rushing among kegs and boxes of giant and black powder to extinguish a hay fire sparked by a passing locomotive. He threw a dynamite can to the ground and stamped out flames then moved explosives to the street as horses bolted. Adams refused rewards and returned to work in a matter of fact way.
A partial lunar eclipse occurs this evening starting at 6 45 and ending at 9 31 with about two hours and 37 minutes of shadow. Observers may witness most of the event as daylight has receded.
Road work on the Naches stretch from Cowiche bridge to Peck's hill advances satisfactorily. Road Supervisor Lancaster says completion is likely in about eight days. A large crew is active as a mile long course is being changed.
Word is issued that an effort has begun to enforce Sunday closing in North Yakima. Prohibitionists and local forces plan concerted action within weeks to restrict open saloons and tighten Sunday restrictions, aiming to make the town dry on Sundays.
The Wapato Development Co has purchased the residence of Mrs E B Lancaster and leased it to Cashier Jones of the Wapato State Bank. Jones will move his household goods from North Yakima and establish permanent residence in Wapato in the near future.
Boise July 23 Attor ney Richardson argued Orchard worked for Pinkerton and killed former Governor Steunenberg as part of a conspiracy to hang Haywood. He denounced McParland the Pinkertons and many on the prosecution side. Yacrow to begin Haywood defense tomorrow likely two days. Dr McGee defense witness discharged for perjury insufficient evidence.
Louisville July 23 Col Will Hays veteran river editor of the Courier Journal song writer and poet died today of paralysis Col Hays claimed authorship of Dixie written at the outbreak of the Civil War and later changed after arrest His most famous song Molly Darling sold two million copies
The Musicians' Union received its charter Tuesday and plans a future meeting to perfect permanent organization. About 30 charter members are aboard. in thirty days the charter will open and the union will become a full-fledged body. Local musicians praise the group as set to be one of the city's strongest unions.
A massive fire in Victoria British Columbia started in an unused Albion boiler shop and razed five blocks with extensive damage to homes and businesses. Firefighters aided by soldiers and volunteers fought the blaze under poor water pressure until it was controlled at 7 p.m. One explosion near Fort Plumb caused a fatality and injuries among nearby personnel.
Housewives laundries and other employers report a scarcity of female labor as many young women move to fruit packing and picking. The shortage will likely last into early winter affecting domestic servants and outings. Some telephones staff and other clerks show turnover while stores report less difficulty.
Gov Albert E Mead reports high labor demand in eastern Washington with wages from 2 75 daily in railroad camps and lumber camps in Yakima and Spokane counties. Local employers face difficulties sourcing skilled workers though railroad camps will add staff soon. Farm labor remains in strong demand while Aberdeen’s beaches and saloons show limited Sunday activity in July.
Rail authorities believe they have unearthed the mystery of the man who dynamited and robbed a Northern Pacific train above the Selah gap. Detectives say they can locate the suspect in Kittitas County and he has consulted an attorney regarding his proposed arrest.
Matt McGrath won the 16 pound hammer throw at Celtic Park with a 178 feet 9 inches mark, but the hammer handle was found one inch over the regulation four feet. The existing record is 172 feet 11 inches set by J J Plannigan of the Irish American Athletic Club.
The adjutant general commends the Washington National Guard for excellent work during their recent duty at fortifications in the Puget Sound artillery district. Officers and men praised for duty, with new promotions for Major Ashman N. Brown and Frank M. Dallam Jr. and leaves of absence granted to Sergeant H N Dryer and Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Eugene H Huckins.
Portland hosts Los Angeles with a 4 to 2 result. San Francisco defeats Oakland 5 to 4. Seattle wins 5 to 3 over Spokane. Vancouver beats Butte 5 to 4. Tacoma edges Aberdeen 1 to 0.
Secretary Zuppann leads a valley canvass from Ellensburg to Kennewick with traveling agents Mosser Sater and a Seattle Burlington representative to arrange the Yakima valley business men's trip. Northern Pacific Burlington and Chicago & Northwestern agents aid preparations, aiming for a broad boost and full town cooperation for a major advertising venture.
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