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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
4
Geo N Tue sely, Manager, lists post office entry at North Yakima Washington as second class matter. Publication occurs every Wednesday with advertising rates on application. Subscriptions offered for one year six months and three months. Date Wednesday March 17 1909.
The piece argues against shielding public officials from investigation into misappropriation of state funds. It condemns attempts to deter inquiry and urges the legislature to act, warning that failure tarnishes institutions and labels this session a necessary evil.
Yakima editors press for main traveled roads improvement amid high costs of bridges and taxes. Five miles of graveled turnpike planned. residents urged to calculate benefits and support equitable funding for road upgrades. A dubious curfew remedy and local verse appear alongside road concerns and community debate.
In London on March 16 Reginald McKenna revealed Germany’s rapid battleship program, signaling a possible crisis in British naval supremacy. A small navy meeting debated policy as Thorng Balfour urged a shift to a single power standard and an unabated building program.
R D Brown and Chas Reed of Granger were charged in superior court by Prosecuting Attorney Ward with gambling. Bonds set at 1500 each were posted. Deputies Webber and Oliver Dean arrested them amid a crackdown linked to rising concerns over gambling in the lower valley and near North Coast railroad camps.
Banks of North Yakima and the Yakima valley have agreed to assist the federal government in a major project intended to produce national statistics on many business matters. The effort aims to measure what proportion of the country’s business is conducted through various channels.
Mrs. C. W. Stump of Canton Ohio testifies Vinci cod liver preparation cured her pale sickly daughter. She states the product builds appetite, restores color, and strengthens weak, delicate children and feeble elderly people. The testimonial claims Vinci contains cod liver oil properties with added tonic iron and no oil nauseation.
George Miller, a paroled convict, stabbed William Davis during a Parker Bottom confrontation. Miller, arrested by Constable Jones, is hospitalized at St. Elizabeths. Goodwin was injured trying to stop the fight. The clash occurred among Parker Bottom workers. Miller threatened the crew.
J T Keppel assayer and chemist analyzes of ores and soils specialty located at 400 South Fourth Street contact via Main 969 phone.
The body of Ray Henry was buried at Tahoma cemetery Monday after services at A. J. Shaw & Sons undertaking parlors. The burial was paid for by the undertaker and followed a burial permit issued October 27. The services drew many who had heard the man’s story.
A well known authority on rheumatism presents a home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Mix in a bottle and take a tablespoon after meals and at bedtime. Ingredients are vegetable and inexpensive and said to reduce pain and swelling after several days without stomach harm. Inquiry at local drug stores confirms availability.
Seattle March 10 Glen McKenzie visited the Capitol hill Tabernacle cloak room to find his aunt for an escort home. After two days in the juvenile jail he confessed he sought his best girl. Church officials released him without charges.
Governor Hay signed the local option bill and an act amending the direct primary law to exclude nonpartisan nomination of supreme judges. An investigation committee appointed last night will meet for the first time March 30. Legislature appropriations total 8.8 million dollars, 6.8 million from the general fund.
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