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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
5
A new law in Washington aims to close gambling houses by treating all games of chance as felonies. It bans operations of faro, monte, roulette, poker and similar games in any venue, with imprisonment from one to three years for violators.
An ordinance making bicycle riding on sidewalks a misdemeanor is criticized as overly broad. The speaker argues it should apply only to business districts and not the residential area where roads are often impassable, noting a volunteer firefighter living on the west side was involved in a recent case.
A man injured foot on a rusty nail smiled by riding a bicycle home but was spotted by an officer and jailed at the police justice office, fined five dollars. The writer urges city council to refund the fine and modify or repeal the bicycle ordinance to prevent similar punishment.
The new Connell Statesman Volume 1 Number 1 launches as a six column quarto. Publisher W A Lee, a former Yakima printer, oversees the enterprise with strong advertising patronage and optimism for its future success.
EE. P. Greene has sold the Columbia Courier at Kennewick to Do. O. Andrews formerly of Wilcox Arizona. If Andrews runs as well as the retiring publisher he will deserve liberal patronage and support from the section he represents and can demand it without hesitation.
The terms of thirteen U S senators expired last Wednesday and include Deboe of Kentucky Pritchard of North Carolina Mason of Illinois Rimon of Oregon Harris of Kansas Heitfeld of Idaho McLaurin of South Carolina West of Missouri Jones of Arkansas Rawlins of Utah and Turner of Washington.
J Hill, the railroad magnate, is quoted denying that the peak of prosperity has been reached. He argues that many think so, but he personally does not agree and believes the nation has not yet reached what is to come.
A speaker asserts that current conditions offer extraordinary chances for the common people to acquire wealth, claiming this era surpasses even the discovery of America in potential. The remarks frame a optimistic view of economic opportunity and social mobility.
Prolonged drought in New South Wales has cut the sheep flock by 16 million and cattle by 275000 in the past year. The severe losses are expected to lift British demand for American meats.
Early appearances suggest Melvor grading on Second Street is the best street work in the city. As the season progresses, this verdict may stand, potentially solving how to build top roads with available materials.
A cryptic Arab saying outlines four types of people by knowledge. It warns against fools, praises the teachable, and urges action to awaken the wise who already know.
The Olympia Tribune's S A Madge stands out in the printing inquiry for securing 1500 sampleons by threatening an injunction when his bid failed. The committee found many printers performed well, but Madge earned 1500 for nothing, a rarity in the trade and a validation of his bold approach.
Guy C Wallace visits Fairhaven on business while Marshal Mull fines a sidewalk wheel rider. A marriage license issued to Patrick W Lynch and Nettie Hugall. A 10 pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs William Pursell. Cattle sale of 175 head plus saddle horses to Cliff Cleman. Prof W L Connolly may bring the Chimes of Normandy to town. J A Jacobson Elwood Bryant and Miss Cance Putnam named clerks in the treasurer’s office. Dr Elmer E Hegg named secretary of the state board of health. Mrs Ella V Furman sues for divorce from C H Furnam. California telegram reports Guy M Allen proud father of seven pound girl. Bernsee family perished in Alaska fire. A H Cousins to sell Puget Sound and Alaska shipments from North Yakima. Cowing & Wilcox open new hardware store at 19 North Second Street with plans for rear addition.
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