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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
8
Public fight over city power policy in North Yakima
A reader criticizes city leaders and Pacific Power and Light over municipal power, meters, and rates. The letter warns of corporate greed, urges Public Utilities Commission oversight, and laments missed mayoral veto amid ongoing municipal control battle.
Public Health Letter Urges Typhoid Precautions In Yakima
A letter to the Herald urges Yakima readers to boil city and well water to kill typhoid germs and improve taste by aeration. The writer warns many do not know if water contains the germ and stresses thorough cleaning of foods exposed to dust. Several readers’ tips on safe handling are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publi
Max
Armbruster
Lynch
The
Herald
Yakima
Aluch
Wales
City health urged to clean up water risks and youth practices
The article warns of children playing in ditch water and drinking it via dandelion stems, placing responsibility on parents if illness arises. It urges public cooperation and cites Pearson’s Magazine June issue with Lewis Edwin Theiss on bad water and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's
Lewis Edwin Theiss
Mock Wedding Party Includes Delightful June Event
A social calendar entry describes Miss Frances Janeck hosting a "mack wedding" for her girl friends at her parents home 314 North Second Street. The ceremony features a bridal procession to Lohengrin, with Miss Nina Thompson as maid of honor and Miss Robby Johnson as groom. A short reception and luncheon follow, with rose decor, music, and informal entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Janeck
Martha Townsend
Nina Thompson
Robby Johnson
Lola Emery
Rosalia Strobach
Marion Janeck
Ruth Johnson
Master Jack
Marion Janoeck
May reports of city officers presented to council
Reading of May reports from city departments noted 2 burials and $254 fees in the sexton’s report. The police magistrate reported $1,045.50 in May fines and Chief Kinnaman logged 306 arrests with 17 sleeners cured. Eight dogs were killed from 18 impounded. Welworth issued 85 plumbing and gas permits with $110 fees. Wiesinger cited wiring work for the new fire station and four alarm circuits, 85 electrical permits and $90 fees. Johnson announced review of the old city hall and proposed alterations with the architect to prepare working plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Sexton
Kinnaman
Welworth
Wiesinger
A. J. Johnson
City Hall
H. Weatherwax
Woman Lawyer Fails To Serve as Referee in Oregon Divorce Case
June 1 report from Circuit Court notes Mrs Donald Upjohn newly admitted to the bar uncovered a legal clause causing her to step aside as referee in the Warner divorce suit. The hearing proceeded with other attorneys and witnesses present as the participants followed court procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saliem
Juige Galloway
Circuit Court
Donald Upjohn
Jist
Tee
Dizebeth Warner
Aolainent
John ©. Warner
Too Biro a Conmpetimiens Miss Henrietta on Veranda
A quirky mock description finds Miss Henrietta posing with White oxeye daisies on a hotel veranda. Colonel compliments her look, comparing her to a Virginian fillet, while Miss Trembelly and others react to the scene amid faded wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Mayor's veto sustained in North Yakima council
In North Yakima the council voted to sustain the mayor's veto on the municipal light and power plant plan. Council members argued over rates and public opinion while Pacific Power & Light agreed to a rate cut and its enforcement began. Attorny Englehart noted the delinquency charge affects only late payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
North Yakima
Grady
Carver
Pacific Power & Light Company
Brown
Comepany
Browns
Aves
Pease and
Mull
Noel—shaw
Lynch
Wenner
Ira P. Englehart
Englehart
City OKs New Power Plan Near Selah and North Yakima
City Engineer reports a canal based power idea near Selah Moxee with a compact three mile canal to a plant site near North Yakima. The plan promises low canal costs, easy return water flow to the Yakima River, and short transmission lines with rail connections for heavy machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doolittle
Selah-Moxee
Selah Gap
North Yakima
Thost
Yakima
North Yakima & Valley Railroad
Moxee
Yakima Vintley Transportation Company
Labor Market Woes in Yakima Valley Demand Initiative
In the Yakima valley the labor market shows many men available yet lacking initiative. Despite ongoing projects in Meton and Milwaukee core areas, crews are smaller as heavy past work winds down. Ranchers report some workers refuse jobs expecting higher pay, while others advocate opening fields to unemployed men to lift output and avoid city penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Vale
Tmeton
Milwaukee
C.K. Redford
Wedding Ceremony for Myrtle Morrow and Samuel Russell at St Joseph's
A quiet Monday morning wedding at St Joseph's cathedral joined Myrtle Morrow and Samuel Russell, two North Yakima youngsters, in crema satin attire with pearl accents. Attended by Cora Morrow, maid of honor, and Florence Fournier, best man, the couple left for a wedding trip to Sound cities and will reside at 195 Eleventh Avenue South after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's Cathedral
Myrtle Morrow
Samuel Russell
North Yakima
Cora Morrow
Ory Morrow
Florence Fournier
Rey Mather Brusten
Cr. H. Lewis
A. G. Kamm
Portland
Yakima Avenue
Second Avenue
W P. Romans
Spokane
Yakima
Zillah
John Berri
Manuel Brothers
Bieri
Minnesota
A. L. Flint
A. H. Estes
A. F. Eates
Seattle
Edensburg
H. F. James
Commercial Club
Walla Walla
Whitman College
Northern Pacific
Ellensburg
Thompson
Worcester
Mass
Hugh Sinclair
Simenson
Northern Parifie Railway
Abusive Language and Arizona Constitution Debate
Wickersham questions voter turnout and self government capacity in Arizona. He argues the proposed constitution enables a small minority to shape laws and the constitution, limiting deliberation and debate. The list of names and a postal notice from W. L. Lemon, P. M., follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
Arizona
Congress
New Mexico
Ahtanum Water Commissioner Appointed to Oversee Ranchers
County commissioners appoint J. F. Libby as water commissioner for Ahtanum to ensure ranchers receive entitlements. Court decision set user status years ago but no authority existed to enforce needs. Libby will check boxes and maintain accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Libby
Libby
Tetreau Named City County Health Officer Partnership
Dr. Thomas Tetreau will serve jointly as city and county health officer after July 1 at a total $9 4000 annual salary, with city and county shares set by population. Dr. Lane to become county physician at $1 200. the arrangement follows county medical association recommendation and aims for unified health department leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tetreau
County Medical Association
J. FE. Lane
Ds Frank
Tetreau
Br. Terreau
Br. Lane
Tatreau
Advertised Letters Unclaimed at North Yakima Post Office
Unclaimed mail dated June 17, 1911 lists numerous addressees including Miss Verno A Adams Mrs Whitney Adams Jared Armstrong J F Barden Willey R Bamber Mrs Frank Blackman William Borden R D Brown Joseph Caputo Michele Carlson Axel Chapman John Christrand James Clark Robert Clements Arthur A Connant Mrs Emma Cornwell C E Corwin Fred Crosno W By Dat My and Mrs Jas Ho Dale Miss Maxine Danford Wallace Davis Mrs A Ji Openlas Chas Eo Dickson Alves Durgan Alonzo Fear Frederick Fetter Dan Forsyth Mrs T E Franse G Bared Gates Follon Gee Laura Gosselime Griffiths Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Adams
Miss Verno
Whitney
Armstrong
Jared
Barden
J. F
Bamber
Willey R
Bell
W. H
Benton
H. M
Binder
Joseph
Blackman
Frank
Bland
William
Borden
R. D
Brown
Albert
B. Fiddier
Buel
Miss Mamie
Caputo
Michele
Origin of Coral Reefs Debated by Scientists in 2 Theories
The article outlines two main explanations for reef and island formation. Darwin proposed reefs start in shallow waters as seas subside slowly while reef builders keep the upper edge near the surface. Murray argues reefs form on platforms raised by volcanic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Murray
County keens on cost savings from sheriff office auto use
May report shows prisoners fed at six cents per meal with 5317 meals cost 4652.28 for bread groceries and meat. Chairman Lemay cites auto hire drop from over 800 monthly to 18 and notes plans for a runabout to aid sheriff duties as workload rises with the new superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemay
Herald
Superior Court
Davis Smith case to test industrial insurance law in Olympia
A high stakes legal challenge will test the industrial insurance commission law with the Davis Smith company of Tacoma as the defendant. Will Graves of Spokane leads opposing interests while State Auditor Cliusen and the attorney general defend the measure. Additional prominent lawyers may join as friends of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Davis- Smith Company
Tacoma
Industrial Insurance Commission
Will Graves
Spokane
Cliusen
Sister Inside Tiger Prank Turns Grim
Two sisters left for India, a brother awaited word. A cable misstep sent a tiger corpse instead of the sister. He wired the grim correction and the reply stated the sister is inside the tiger, a macabre telegram rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Local Brevities Highlight Northwest Rail and Notables
A roundup from Yakima area notes Bing cherries premiering commercially, sour cherries arriving daily, and a load of Vashon berries sent east. Warmer river reports describe lower water and good fishing near Horseshoe Bend, while Cowiche streams run high with less favorable fishing. Various residents visitors and travelers are listed, including John Cleman, Pat Mullins, George McAulay, and many hotel guests. A school board meeting and a new O R N car run are mentioned, plus road and canal notes and a fatal drowning near Zillah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe
Nuches River
John Cleman
Pat Mullins
Portland
George McAulay
Montana
O. W. R. & N. Company
Kennewick
Naches & Cowachee Canal Company
Titus
Cleveland
Salvation Army
Ensign Omana
W. W. Butler
Grandview
Tieton Hotel
W. S. Houghton
Ore
Yakima Hotel
Houghton
Bitulithic Paving Company
KE. J. Haasze
Seattle
Yakima
Starr Stowell
H. M. Atkins
Whiting
Ind
Commercial
C .D Cravens
Hood River
Am. A. Brown
J. A. Amundson
Sunnyside
Washington Hotel
J. M. Perry
Soda Springs
Tampico
Will H. Adams
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the Peoples’ Forum
Great West
Hilensburg
Friends of the Peoyle
Square Deal
Public Utilities Commission
Nehtinge Company
Public
Lolds Piru
Lower Valley
Morrow-Russel Wedding
Hank Noll
Blanche
Haines
Hattie
Haley
Miss Mary
Hammel
Otto
Hannell
Haven
Thelma
Inez
Hesse
Christian
Holmes
John D
Howland
W. P
Hughes
S V
Jackson
F. A
Jensen
Guy
Jinkins
Jake
F. L
Jordan
Kinyon
Arthur
Knight
Clara
Kuntz
R. N
Lane
F. S
Laws
Matt
Lelland
Fred
Arthur JL
Lindberg
Long
M. B
Low
McCarty
Harry
McManus
EK. J
Maning
Henry
Martindale
C. W
Mathews
Richlands
W. R
Roberts
Robi
Rodgers
Geo
Rosner
Sanborn
Lavina
Scott
Miss Minnie
Sethe
Shuey
W. Smith
Bion
Smith
W. C. Bawer
Stewart
Chas. S
Stickle
Miss Jara
Stockwell
Leslie
Strew
Mrs. Niles B
Sturman
Swaeet
Thomas
Miss O. T
Tompson
Towell
C. F
Tucker
W. F
Vanness
S Ri
Albert Pierce
Walker
Cyres
Peter
Wallen
James
Weeber
Arthur J
Wiley
Josiah
Williams
Willliamson
Robert
Wilson
Chester J
Robert S
Winslow
Gussie
Woodside
J. M
Worthington
R. P
Wooddop
Mrs
Yates
H. A
W. L. Lemon
P. M
Ahtanum
J. F. Libbey
Insurance Commission
Sister
Horticultural Union
Vashon
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