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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
1
The House of Commons refused to hear the prime minister's address as disorder erupted. Asquith attempted to read from his manuscript for about three quarters of an hour while being jeered with insults such as traitor and American dollars. He finally relinquished his speech and the Speaker adjourned the sitting.
Provinceown Massachusetts July 24 The naval maneuvers here resemble war with marines and war craft attacking land forces. Marines and ships demonstrate spirited exercises and nearly insatiable appetites as depicted depositing food stores on a large craft. The photo shows a section of the port deck of the United States steamship Michigan.
A Salinas telegram dated July 24 says Sheriff J W Day left for North Yakima with C E Bunting wanted for jumping his bond. The sheriff traveled quickly, aiming to return with the prisoner in a few days, possibly due to the heat in California.
The county auditor for Yakima Indian Agency covers July 1 1910 to July 1 1911 showing 18 marriages with 12 Indian only and 6 mixed. It notes 120 licenses issued in the last quarter, 49 in June, mostly Americans. 110 brides and 109 grooms were US citizens. The report was sent to Dr Heg of the State Board of Health.
July 24 London crowds greet the start of a 1,000 mile round trip from London to Edinburgh for the London Daily Mail's 50 000 prize. Pierre Frier and R C Kemp were thrown to the ground in preparatory flights. Kemp injured while Frier escaped unharmed as their machines wrecked by turbulent air.
A fire at the state hospital for the feeble minded near Winfield destroyed two main buildings housing feeble minded children. The blaze cut telephone service, but firemen controlled the flames with no loss of life reported.
An early Monday fire destroyed two barns near South Third and Maple streets. It started about 1 30 a m in Joseph Gatler’s barn and spread to Eli Purl’s rear barn at 508 South Third. Purl, a colored barber, saved his horse and harness but losses include hay straw a saddle tools twenty five chickens and a carpet roll. Total damage likely around 500 dollars with partial insurance.
Frank S. Melvin of Richey Gilbert bases on site orchard inspections an expected 1500 cars of Yakima fruit to be shipped by fall with H M Gilbert estimating up to 2000 cars. Melvin, based in Minneapolis and Chicago, notes ripening fruit and prepares eastward return by August 15. Chicago remains a key distribution hub and the peach crop is short.
President Taft departed Boston for Washington tonight, scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning. During his two day stay he enjoyed several long automobile rides and a brief round of golf before heading back as circumstances allow.
Four workers died six injured and seven missing after four cave-ins on the Muskogee municipal trunk sewer line this afternoon. Two hundred workmen witnessed the tragedy.
Lincoln Neb July 24 Taft and La Follette factions of Nebraska Republicans failed to agree on a plan of action for tomorrow's state convention despite repeated efforts by leaders. Insurgents claimed half the delegates oppose endorsing Taft and said there will be no such endorsement at the convention.
Dallas July 24 figures from the Dallas News show the anti prohibition majority in the statewide election held Saturday at 6 104 with totals of 234 101 against and 227 997 for the amendment. The final count is expected to push the majority against prohibition above ten thousand.
Fragmentary data mentions Victoria Seattle Pittsburg and Brooklyn with numbers, plus Cincinnati New York and Chicago Boston on wet grounds in St Louis. Separate lines reference American Cleveland and Cleveland All Stars with scores, a benefit note for Joss family, and scattered city names including Los Angeles Northwestern Portland Vancouver.
South Seventh Street residents between Spruce and Pine alleys complain the new east side concrete sidewalk is faulty and out of grade. They refuse payment, allege debris and damaged fences, and note the council rushed the job before it set. An attorney will attend the next city council meeting to protest acceptance.
A fire that began in Fritz Bros hardware and furniture store swept two main blocks in Sedro Woolley, 35 miles south of Bellingham, causing about 200000 in losses with 100000 insured. The blaze, which spread quickly, damaged water and telephone systems and left the town without power. A maple clump helped save much of the city. several people were injured by debris, none seriously.
A riot at the Mansfield mine of the Pittsburg Coal Co. in Glendale leaves three constables two detectives and about a dozen miners injured, with several fatally. Fourteen men and one woman are arrested and held on $1000 bail for rioting.
Rumors swirl as Mayor H. H. Schott states he will not seek the mayoralty or any office under the commission system, avoiding campaigning and endorsements. The field for mayor narrows to Jack Splawn, Leigh R. Freeman, and Philip Armbruster with others speculated for two commissioner posts, including Lyon, Dudley, Roy King, Charles le Donovan, and W. Pickett, though most names are unconfirmed.
Washington July 24 The house committee on interior department expenses will not proceed with Alaska affairs until Congress returns in the fall. Only documentary evidence will be entered into the record before adjournment. A thorough investigation is planned later, with Louis Bradeis expected to lead.
In Cadillac Michigan on July 24 a $10 000 suit was started by the father of Florence Bush a 15 year old farmer girl. The action alleges a serious criminal charge and Wolgast calls it a hold up and says the accusation is unfounded.
John Gerricho of 611 West Yakima avenue was fined 75 dollars plus costs for bootlegging after Sunday arrest by Detective Smith. He sold liquor without city state or federal license in a West Side establishment run as a soft drink place, serving Italian red eve and German beer to Italian and Greek patrons.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Gilbert reports a funds shortage of 859 dollars at North Yakima Lodge No. 318 Elks. Former secretary McGillivray, arrested at the Commercial hotel by Deputy Rightmire, faced charges of appropriating the club’s money. Mitchell of the National Surety Company led the investigation. bond status pending a hearing.
In Georgia a 111 year old woman Mary Trawick Proctor, born April 30 1800 in North Carolina, is found in a humble cabin with only her daughter and two great grandchildren as caretakers. She has lived under 26 presidents and recalls a bedding of straw. Her daughter tends the garden and the pair live on $12 a month from her husband’s Revolutionary War service. A fundraising drive in Atlanta seeks funds to support the two elderly women for the remainder of their lives.
William H. Neal of Bainbridge Georgia exchanged berths with J T Young of Oakland California four years ago on a route to Florida. Young left Neal twenty thousand dollars in his will marking Neal’s fortune in Atlanta today after the estate was discovered by Young’s son.
Deputy Sheriff Hillyer and Deputy Hillver arrested D S Connell bar keeper of the Alfalfa saloon owner Ernest Lund landlady Rose Blair and Hazel Hartley inmate for allowing a minor in a house of prostitution John Reiter Yakina messenger service and Charlie Lang were charged with contributing to the minor's presence with bonds posted for the women and Nester to appear for trial. The boy 16 admitted buying wine for Hartley and the case drew attention as the party visited the Blair hotel and Alfalfa saloon with a Spanish dancer attire observed during the pursuit.
Washington July 24 Senator Joseph M Terrell of Georgia resigns his senate seat and is named by Governor Brown to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator A L B Clay until the Georgia legislature elects. The Jewishiturs elected Governor Hoke Smith as senator and Terrell declines to serve beyond the extra session. Governor Smith aims to stay as governor until plans are carried out.
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