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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
4
The piece contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's challenge to party machines and historic precedent with a growing popular surge for direct public influence. It likens his struggle to a prize fight and argues the pivotal role of preferential primaries and rural education reforms in shaping the outcome.
The editorial critiques the Democratic push in Congress to use tariff revision and an income tax as campaign tools. It notes constitutional limits, delays in state ratifications, and compares industrial peace efforts with broader political maneuvering. It cites Dutch immigration to Iowa and Panama Canal freight impacts alongside calls for reform in the jury system and recalls.
John M. Bennett city treasurer reports February receipts totaling 114 544 68. Major inflows include 60 000 from Washington state for refunding general warrant bonds and 17 798 82 from local improvement assessments. Disbursements cover library and charity warrants, sewer work, bond interest, and district warrants with deposits in five banks totaling 58 211 98. Cash on hand ends at 1 07.
Yakima plans two carloads of fat sheep for the Lewiston livestock show this December with potential entries from H Stanley Coffin George Prior & Son and other breeders. Duncan Dunn of Wapato and other hog breeders are invited as 7 thousand prize pools attract Northwest livestock interest.
Workmen began site preparation for an extension of the Yakima Valley Transportation line into Selah. The task, described as a four month job likely through August, involves hillside grading above the state quarry, with pier construction planned for Naches River crossing. Water levels are favorable for the crossing, but a river width reduction to ease passage may raise safety concerns.
Spokane hosts the 14th annual Inland Empire Teachers' association sessions from April 3 to 6 with about two thousand delegates from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Preceding events include the Lewis and Clark high school dedication April 1 to 8 and the state education board meeting April 5. Notable speakers include Dr G Stanley Hall Dr A E Winship and Arthur H Chamberlain.
The Oregon Journal advises pruning hybrid perpetual and hybrid tea roses now and saving cuttings. Select hard wooded wood, cut seven inch sections, plant in a trench five inches deep with three eyes above ground, and pack soil firmly to minimize wilting.
Notice is published by the U S Land Office North Yakima Washington on March 1 1912 James C Buckley of Selah Washington filed for final five year proof to claim W% SHY and SE% SEY of section 10 township 13 north range 21 east Willamette Meridian The hearing before the Register and Receiver will occur April 10 1912 Witnesses named Charles H Curran Willam O Osborn Til den J Walker James R Farris all of North Yakima Washington registered by Harry Y Saint.
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