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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references a trust meeting in early 1908 discussing investment in shares and bonds valued at fifty hundred dollars. It mentions corporate officers and city involvement, with references to payments and obligations tied to a state event and roads. The legible names and exact figures are incomplete.
Nine bands from Ellensburg Wapato Toppenish Sunnyside Mabton Prosser Roslyn Fort Simcoe and Nagler join the North Yakima July Fourth celebration. The $2100 funds are fully subscribed to cover the day’s heavy expenses. Contractor McKiver will clear half of Yakima avenue of rocks to ensure a smooth parade.
Congressman Wesley L Jones announced surplus lands from the Yaki ma Indian reservation will be opened for homestead entry next year. About 700 000 to 800 000 acres remain after allotments with much good land, with appraisal and classification to occur by fall or spring and entry expected within about six months thereafter. Towns such as Toppenish and Wapato look forward to the opening.
The Democratic State convention elected four delegates at large and two per district. It endorsed William J. Bryan for the presidential nomination and pledged delegates to support him while his name remains before the convention. The body also adopted a platform praising Governor Chamberlain as the United States senator nominee.
In superior court Monday Judge Preble fined druggist Ralyea of Wapato $25 for each of two liquor license charges plus costs. The two convictions total town between $700 and $800. City Attorney Forsyth resigns practice. Edward V. Lockhart to handle most city work. R. G. Page, Sunny Side Bank cashier, was in North Yakima yesterday.
Attorney Snively testified in McCrimmon & Needham vs. Weikel that Yakima valley owes much of its development to real estate dealers. He argued their advertising and boosting fueled growth, while the defense said Weikel made the sale personally. The jury awarded the dealers damages.
About 50 residents from North Yakima Toppenish and surrounding areas formed the Yakima County Good Roads association chaired by W L Steinweg. Temporary officers named include president Steinweg and vice president Henry with a committee on bylaws and membership.
Congressman Wesley L. Jones arrives from Washington DC praising a political compact aimed at reelecting Senator Ankeny. He claims strong King County support, criticizes Boss Crocker, and predicts the primaries would have already occurred. He notes Yakima reserve progress and currency legislation as key topics from Congress.
Congressmen says the new 120000 federal building for North Yakima will not start next year. Buildings are grouped by class with North Yakima at sixteenth in Class C, behind many others. Architects will delay work pending higher priority projects.
Ellensburg witnessed the North Yakima company under Warren A. Erwin stage Pinafore to a record ovation. Miss Dorris Arrowsmith drew especially loud applause as the star, with encores for every number. The troupe then attended a Young Men's Club dance before departing for home.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church introduces a new invitation plan mailing addressed invitations to hotel registrants to attend church services.
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