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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
7
Gravel is on hand to grade a proposed park site to serve as a waiting stand for hacks and wagons with work starting to clear debris from the old railway station. Foundations will be removed and a driveway across the sidewalk will direct traffic toward the express office and railway areas.
New York July 25 A bank cash shortage triggers a police hunt for Irwin Wider assistant cashier of the Russo-Chinese Bank. D A says no warrant or aid request yet. The case, likened to a Wall Street mystery, involves embezzlement jumps from 80000 to 520000 and alleged outside accomplice.
New York July 25 The real reason behind the mysterious illness of Mrs Hetty Green the world’s richest woman remained a private matter until today when her son Col Ed- was revealed to friends.
Robert M. Denham Jr. is promoted to captain in Company C effective July 16. Edward A. Cleman rises to first lieutenant from the same date. Denham and L J Bolles receive leaves of absence to cover honeymoons. Capt L O Meigs transfers to the commissary department prompting faster promotion in Company C. General George Bee oversees the changes at North Yakima.
President George Donald of the Yakima National bank was honored by the state bankers association in session last week in Aberdeen and Hoquiam by election to the office of vice president of the organization EK. W. Purdy of Bellingham was chosen president. The resolutions favored the ens measure passed by the house providing safeguards before payment of bills of lading, opposed the proposed reduction by the secretary of the treasury of the size of currency bills, favored a central bank as proposed by the monetary commission, endorsed Governor Hay making defunct banks proper care by the state banking department, recommended the executive board discuss with the state bank examiner his recommendations, sympathized with the Ellington family, favored registration of commercial paper and issuance of emergency currency, and endorsed prizes for essays by Pullman and Whitman colleges students and the state university.
Roosevelt said he expects to meet former Montana Senator Lee Mantle in New York tomorrow. Mantle may run against Senator Carter as a Progressive candidate, while Roosevelt avoided commenting on the Ohio race or the platform details.
London July 25 rumors swirl about tensions within King George's court. Queen Alexandra and her daughter-in-law Queen Macy allegedly clash over ceremonial roles, with Alexandra resisting Macy's public duties as consort, echoing tensions noted in the royal family lineage.
The royal scene notes Queen Mary’s frank opposition to ceding influence and hints Queen Alexandra may remain at Castle Copenhagen as King Edward’s power shifts. A public idea to gift a new London palace to King George grows, with cost around six million dollars and a prize for best palace plan to invite new talent.
Spokane announces a National Apple Show contest offering $1000 for the best carload of apples and a gold banner. Second prize is $300 with a silver banner, with $19,000 in premiums across events. Entries close November 9. carload divisions include Winesap, Rome Beauty, Wagener, McIntosh Red, Jonathan, Yellow Newtown, Spitzenburg.
S. V. Fannig, White Bluffs Sunday school superintendent, battled rattlesnakes at a deserted cabin in the valley west of town. He grabbed the nearest snake to toss it away, then killed both snakes with a shake and a stomp. Rattlers are reported along Gable butte and Lookout ridge, rarely venturing into irrigated White Bluffs land.
Cal July 23 three women at the Vatl ranch lounge under trees when a rattlesnake crawled from beneath a cushion. They began singing Nearer My God to Thee and, after realizing the danger, killed the snake.
Famous showman known as Death Valley Scotty arrived in Winnemucca with a large sack of free gold chunks. He carried two large snakes among the treasure to deter theft as he prepared to display the riches and regale spectators with tales of wealth from a hidden hole.
Robert Ke Strahorn interests acquire 700 acres near Pasco under the Reclamation project, paying 71224 50 for unimproved land priced at 246 an acre. A Tacoma group that purchased from James A Moore last year celebrates a profit of about 30 an acre. The tract borders Strahorn property and may support water management for adjoining lands. It is unclear if the site will tie to the North Coast road or add to other agricultural assets. A trustee A G Smith acted for the buyers.
Jessie Fleming two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert B Fleming of 604 North Seventh Street, died from a skull fracture when a railroad iron fell from a car while children played nearby. L O Janeck Co A Fechter rushed her to St Elisabeths hospital but she succumbed to injuries. Burial followed Monday at Tahoma cemetery with services at 2 pm at Flint Shaw chapel conducted by Dr Morton L Rose of the Christian church.
William A. Larned national champion won the Longwood cup by defeating Maurice F. McLoughlin of San Francisco in four sets 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-3 at the Longwood Cricket Club Brooklyn New York. Larned secures permanent possession as McLoughlin exits after a sensational run.
Washington dispatch notes that the United States is sending money abroad faster than it receives from exports. The Commerce and Labor Department shows a small export surplus of 187 million dollars, but large sums leave the U S annually for travel abroad interest on securities and remittances by foreign-born residents, totaling roughly 300 million dollars or more.
The sale of a 200 acre farm tract, 34 miles south of Cle Elum, was announced through Philip Lunde. Transfer goes to Dick Lewis and North Yakima buyers, with about 20 acres to Lewis and the rest to North Yakima residents. The land lies south of the Yakima river beside the Indian John place and is divided by the Milwaukee railroad. The buyers plan to plant the whole tract to apples and hardy fruit.
An advertisement touts a system renovator called Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea that claims to restore vitality and regulate the kidneys liver and stomach. It promises a money back guarantee if the remedy fails, priced at 385 cents for tea or tablets and sold by D. H. Fry.
Auditors and orderly crowd attend a street meeting on Yakima and Fir Street when Miss Malley continued speaking from a wagon despite police orders to stop for blocking public property. About 150 followers escorted her toward Sixth Street to finish beyond city limits as Patrolman Hodges intervened.
A fragmented advertising piece critiques false promises by advertisers. It uses a boy's math example to warn that ads can mislead the public and urges truthful claims. The text references repeated ad phrases and examines how reputation affects trust in selling bargains and promises.
A promotional piece extols advertising as a trust builder for business. It argues that consistent, visible ads in the newspaper establish quality and reputation, citing familiar brands and urging readers to rely on honest local messaging to grow their firms.
A sewing pattern description outlines a semi proecess gown using chiffon, cashmere, satin, and silk lace. It details fabric widths, yardage for bust sizes 32 to 44 inches, and the chemise and sleeves with tucked net.
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