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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
French Ambassador Jusserand told the Moxee French settlement that living in a land with fewer taxes and multiple crops is superior to back home. He praised local irrigation, spoke of American progress, and praised the community’s self reliance and harvests.
H. K. Goldberg, recently with the Louisville gathering of Shriners, returned to North Yakima Tuesday. L. D. Oviatt and Mrs. Oviatt of Portland, formerly North Yakima residents, are in the city and plan to make their future home here.
In Honolulu on June 15 tense Japanese strike actions pressed Japan to protest a forcible entry into a local Japanese newspaper office and seizure of papers by the sheriff last Friday. Four editors were arrested and released on bail with a preliminary hearing set for June 18 as tensions rise over alleged treaty-right violations.
D Pollard, a workman on the vine gar plant construction on south Second street employed by Mortland Bros, fell from a scaffold and struck his head. He lay unconscious for about an hour and physicians fear possible serious skull injury.
E. J. Wyman and W. L. Lemon are home from Louisville Kentucky. All members of the party are highly enthusiastic over their trip.
Seattle June 15 The legislative investigating committee will complete its report next Monday and forward it to Governor Hay at Olympia for incorporation into the governor's message for the extra session. Senator Allen, chairman, will present the findings in Olympia. no more Olympia sessions are planned before the legislature convenes.
Ellensburg and Toppenish play off a season tying game in Ellensburg next Sunday to decide standings in a fevered league race. Col Payne aims to land two heavy hitters to boost runs while Ellensburg fans grow suspicious of the chase.
C A Day of the White Bluffs Land company says the Milwaukee railroad has completed its survey from Beverly through Hanford and White Bluffs and is arranging for right of way. Contracts have been let for 66 miles of roadbed with a possible extension toward Kennewick and a junction near Kiona. About 90 men are working at Priest Rapids toward Hanford.
President Taft will send to Congress a message urging a tariff amendment taxing undistributed corporate earnings and a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment giving Congress power to levy income tax. The plan received cabinet approval and has backing from Republican leaders and several progressive Republicans.
Land office notices restore entry to about 36 000 acres under the Yakima irrigation project. Entry begins September 7 1909 with October 7 as the open date for filing. Areas lie within North Yakima and Walla Walla districts. Settlement before October 7 1909 forbidden.
In New York June 15 Katherine Clemmons Gould faced a Supreme Court session as Howard Gould’s defense sought to justify abandonment by highlighting alleged habits. Defense witnesses described Mrs Gould’s fashion sense and admitted alcohol use, arguing these points explained marital tensions and aided the case.
In San Francisco on June 15 the Calhoun trial moved toward closing arguments. Alex King of Atlanta finished his defense address after a five hour statement, followed by A A Moore senior counsel who will deliver the final plea for the accused. The day left two hours for Moore to complete his introduction.
John Cort owner of the Yakima theatre will visit this city to investigate conditions to ensure compliance with the city ordinance on protection. The current issue concerns the heating apparatus.
In Boston Johnson boxed three fast rounds with George Myers at the Armory Athletic association. He spoke from the ring about the $5,000 forfeit from Australia. In Pittsburg Jeffries appeared in a six round bout with Sam Berger and praised his forthcoming efforts while noting his weight loss and remaining speed.
A 200 ton boiler exploded at the Denver Gas and Electric power house, cutting power to the city for over two hours. Four dead, three fatally injured, six seriously hurt, and three missing as the blast hurled the boiler 800 feet and caused property losses estimated between a quarter and half a million dollars.
The Markets section notes June 15 prices: July wheat in Liverpool at 8s 11 4d and in Chicago around 1.15 to 1.16 dollars. Lead and copper steady in New York, silver at 5244. Wheat unchanged in San Francisco Portland and Tacoma with minor percentage figures in Chicago.
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