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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
7
Philadelphia May 31 Non union men from other cities were brought in to break the street car strike. No cars left the barns after 7 pm as sympathizers demonstrated and arrests were made. Mayor Reyburn pledged to swear in ten thousand extra police to keep cars running, even if it required staffing with firemen and company rolling stock.
Moxee ranchers plan to meet county commissioners in North Yakima on Wednesday to discuss a river bridge east of Yakima Avenue and present their financial aid. Contributions from George S. Rankin and L H Linbarger, plus others, push toward the county’s $28,000 cost estimate despite not yet reaching $8,000.
A Quaker Oats promotion presents a recipe for Quaker Oats griddle cakes claiming strong flavor and nourishment. It lists ingredients and steps including soaking oats overnight in milk and mixing with flour soda sugar and melted butter for batter.
Moxee offered five per cent of their land for the bridge project and North Yakima residents pledge to raise funds as committees prepare to report to the commissioners on Wednesday. Supporters expect passage, with many ready to intensify efforts if needed.
Hop dealers McNeff Brothers challenge G C Mitchell on the market. C C Donovan of Santa Rosa contracted 500 bales at 12 cents. California orders are active with few sellers. Yakima district saw 2,500 bales contracted in two weeks and 40 000 pounds sold to TI Pincus Sonis for 12 cents. Oregon yards are in poor shape with crop estimates near 50 000 bales and a possible 15 cent market this fall.
London May 27 Admiral Sir Arthur Knyvtt Wilson prominent naval commander and Victoria Cross recipient is noted for major torpedo and defense inventions including a double barreled torpedo tube and automatic torpedo nose shears He is called the silent admiral and praised as a top naval tactician while acknowledging Von Koester as his equal He earned the Victoria Cross at El Teb and remains a popular figure among sailors with a reputation for decisive leadership
Ellensburg Washington May 28 A large sale closes as the Jacob Power ranch totaling 2078 acres transfers from Mr Rower to Henry Kleinberg a hay and grain dealer for 660000. The property sits seven and a half miles northwest of Ellensburg with a water right included. Sold by C W Camp West Side Druggist.
In Bloomington the Three I league game between Bloomington and Decatur stretched to 26 innings, the longest pro game on record. Bloomington scored in the first inning, Decatur in the third, and no further scoring occurred until the 26th when Decatur won with a run.
Omaha May 28. Fred Torgenson and W D Wood identified as two of the men who robbed the Union Pacific train. Engineer Mickeljohn and Fireman Prowl identified the suspects. A Spokane depot souvenir and mail pouches found in a Brown Park school attic link the pair to the robbery.
Omaha dispatch reports the loot from the Overland Limited robbery totaled under 300 dollars. About 200 dollars has been recovered from arrestees. Investigators found three sticks of dynamite hidden in Brown Park school attic, likely used to blow mail cars.
North Yakima will host a June lecture by Haywood the Socialist leader linked to the Boise trial and Governor Stunenberg case. He will present reminiscences with Moyer and Harry Orchard, using the Holstein pavilion as a lecture hall.
Sumach Park attracts large crowds Monday and Sunday as W Steinweg expands the park. He has cleared underbrush improved waterways added seats tables and boats and bought 15 surrounding acres. The labor of love has cost more than planned yet residentsCredit the park’s growing value and joy to the public.
The Universal Sales and Exchange Co plans to open offices about June 10 in Pendleton Oregon North Yakima Sunnyside Lensburg Toppenish Everett and Hoquiam Washington with Will Everett as head. The $50 000 incorporated firm will file real estate listings for buyers and sellers for a small fee and provide addresses of original lis ters on the information card.
Walter Smith and Ada Edwards wed in England seven years ago and remarried in Spokane after her 14 day journey from London unaccompanied. Smith, a government employee, was robbed of $500 savings before resuming work to fund her trip to the Northwest.
Spokane reports the corpse taken from the river last Wednesday was first identified as George W. Attebury of North Dakota. A letter dated yesterday from Eugene Oregon claims Attebury is alive and well, verified by bank officials as genuine.
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