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Yakima Herald

Location

Yakima, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1909

Page

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Long game low score pitchers battle in coast league

In a remarkable day in the Coast League San Francisco beat Oakland 1 to 0 in 24 innings. Pitchers Wiggs and Henley each allowed few hits while 13 strikeouts and six walks marked the duel. Sacramento and Portland finished 18 innings tied 1 to 1.

Sacramento Portland Oakland San Francisco Wiggs Henley Northwest Tacoma Aberdeen Spokane Vancouver Seattle American Washington St. Louis Brooklyn

Good Humor Paves Way in Wool Schedule Debate

In Washington on June 8 the senate debated the wool schedule with light humor as Dolliver proposed amendments to boost Republican support for protection tariffs. Smoot and Warren defended finance committee recommendations while Carter demonstrated wool manufacturing from sheep to garment and explained wool uses and processes.

Washington Senate Dolliver Smoot Warren Finance Committee House Payne Carter

City Ramps Up Effort to Relieve Basement Floods in Yakima

North Yakima sewers and drains undergo a week long inspection led by City Engineer Doolittle and Building Inspector Wise. Officials expect the west side drain near Shandon to be found faulty or collapsed, with rapid action planned to restore service and ease basement flooding. Mayor Armbruster said relief will come as fast as workmen can proceed.

North Yakima Doolittle Wise Shannondith Armbruster the Herald

Flood Waters Cause Severe Damage Across Colorado and Wyoming

Flood waters in Colorado and Wyoming cripple rail traffic and force residents in lowland areas to abandon homes as crops suffer millions in losses across the region.

Denver Colorado Wyoming

Farmers in Pullman Get Extortion Letters Demanding Payment

Three prominent Pullman farmers in Colfax receive letters threatening their property with fire if money is not placed under Busby bridge. The letters are signed Orchard H. Sheriff Carter is investigating the extortion attempt.

Colfax Pullman, Wash Busby Bridge Orchard H Carter

French Ambassador Jusserand to Visit Yakima Valley

Plans sent to Ambassador Jusserand of France for entertainment in the Yakima valley. He and his wife are due late this week and will tour Nob Hill Moxee Parker Zillah Toppenish Fort Simcoe with luncheons and a Fort Simcoe sport program. A dinner at the Yakima hotel will close the visit with a reception by Dr Tetreaus Frank Horsley and H P James.

Yakima Valley M. Jusserand Nob Hill Moxee Parker Zillah Toppenish Fort Simcoe Walter Granger North Yakima Yakima Hotel Dr. Tetreaus Frank Horsley H. P. James

Janeck Draws Prize Land in Dietrich Tract Idaho

L O Janeck of this city won a 160 acre prize in the Dietrich tract in the Snake River valley Idaho after a drawing of Tuesday. Land valued at 100 to 1000 dollars an acre will be his upon selection, with water payments of 521.50 already sent. Fritz Miller and an on site engineer will locate him. About 5000 applicants sought tracts ranging 40 to 160 acres between Richfield and Shoshone, and the scheme is projected to yield over a million dollars in water revenues for Idaho.

L. O. Janeck Dietrich Snake River Valley Idaho Richfield Shoshone

New irrigation prospects from high altitude water strike near Yakima

The Rose Land company reports a new water discovery at 300 feet depth about 20 miles from North Yakima, at a higher altitude than prior artesian wells. The well waters a 20 acre area, enabling combined irrigated and dry farming on a quarter section with initial costs lower than small irrigated tracts, advancing fruit, alfalfa and vegetable potential while wheat remains dry land.

The Rose Land Company Yakima

Cloudburst Dooms Underwood With Floods And Deaths

A cloudburst in Underwood South Dakota floods the town four feet deep. Heavy damage is reported with several fatalities. Guardians and responders rush to assess casualties and secure property as residents begin recovery.

Rapid City S. D Underwood

Elks Plan Social Sessions and Building Proposals

The Elks will host a large social evening and smoker on Thursday. A report on suitable club rooms will be presented, with proposals including a two story building for three lots north of the theatre and near the courthouse on North Second Street. A local firm has offered to rent the lower floor, contingent on finish.

E Elks Court House North Second Street

Doolittle Considered for Chair of Highway Engineering

Engineer Tharold J. Doolittle is tendered the chair of Highway Engineering at the State College in Pullman. The role includes an assistant professorship under Professor Waller, with duties across the state on road building topics. Doolittle, a 1898 alumnus, is currently city engineer on leave from the reclamation service and has a potential return to his alma mater if he accepts.

State College Tharold J. Doolittle The Pullman Waller Doolittle Reclamation Service

Cherry Harvest An Excellent One In North Yakima

Cherries are being shipped from North Yakima in large quantities by the Horticultural Union. shipments were sent on Saturday and Monday with more expected daily as the crop becomes "on" in a day or two. J O Shadbolt of Parker joined the union and will have its representatives harvest his heavy crop. Piggott of the same region also lined up. Beautiful strawberries in the North Yakima district are now handled by the union, with crates selected to be sent to Seattle for Yakima county day at the fair.

North Yakima Horticultural Union J. O. Shadbolt Parker The Union Irish Seattle E. J. Haasze Yakima County Yakima

Barnes displays new collection of Yakima exposition buildings

Cc H Barnes of Barnes Woodin reports photographer W P Romans secured a fine collection of exposition buildings and grounds including the Yakima building. The set will be shown in Barnes window today for the city to view.

Cc. H. Barnes Barnes-Woodin Company W. P. Romans Yakima Valley Exposition Yakima Barnes

Captain Jenkins Praises West Over East After New York Trip

Captain Jenkins of the Salvation Army in North Yakima returns home from New York and Chicago, praising the West as superior. He notes better stores and buildings in North Yakima, credits local kindness for his travel, and commends Miss Fiooth for her intellect and oratory.

Captain Jenkins The Salvation Army of North Yakima West England Atlantic Coast Jenkins Congress of Officers of the Army New York Congress Chicago

Settlement Reached In Sugar Trust Suit

A thirty million dollar case filed by the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company against the American Sugar Refining company was settled out of court in New York. Terms remain confidential pending ratification by the Pennsylvania court appointing George D. Jarle Jr. as receiver. if ratification fails the case will be retried.

Sugar Trust American Sugar Refining Company Ins Pennsylvania George D. Jarle Jr Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company

Lost in the Cascades Found After Night in the Woods

L H Linbarger of Yakima Transfer, while fishing near Lake Raches with Frank Bryant Frank Baker and P A Williams, was separated from the group. A search party scoured the woods for four hours until Bryant found him by a campfire four miles from the Gale Creek trail. He had waited until morning after losing the trail in slippery hills.

the Cascades L. H. Linbarger Yakima Transfecs Mr. Linbarger Lake Raches Frank Bryant Frank Baker P. A. Williams North Yakima Captain Gale Kacies Lodge Duncan Dunn Pat Lynch Jack Nichols Linbarger Bryant

Smoker opposition to new saloon screen law rises

Report notes increased pipe sales and cigarette papers as adults and youth brace for a looming saloon screen law. Sheriff Lan caster enforces the measure while the Royal Arch laments visibility from saloons and waits for June 12 action amid looming legal challenges.

Lancaster

Plan Consolidation for Harbor and Rail Improvements

Los Angeles reports a plan to consolidate Los Angeles San Pedro and Wilmington with a ten million dollar program for municipal harbor and railway improvements. The funds are to be spent within ten years and were unveiled by the consolidated commission of the Los Angeles city council.

Los Angeles San Pedro Wilmington Consolidated Commission

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