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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
1
Crazy Snake has been captured and guarded at Thompson's farm west of Checotah. He will be moved to Muskogee jail at daybreak after a thigh wound. A Henryetta dispatch notes unofficial reports of 13 Indians and Negroes killed since Thursday, with nearly 30 bodies found near Crazy Snake's home.
Fred W. Collins of Toppenish, a veteran Yakima valley rancher, returns from Old Mexico praising the country and its horse racing while criticizing bullfighting as brutal and unmerited. He notes Mexico’s fine running horses, imports of English thoroughbreds, and the skill of local riders.
Councilman Nelson Smith is described as a convert to religion and a constant attendee at McInturf denominational meetings, highlighting his faith engagement within the community.
Patrolman Dave Bleck resigns Tuesday evening handing in star badge and gun. He says he quits to take a detective post with Northern Pacific at Pasco amid political rumors. Mayor Armbruster appointed him January 12, his short term marked by petty troubles and a dramatic gunpoint capture involving William Herrington.
Denver report says H. Craig known as Millionaire tramps leader died after a night of revelry at his lodgings the Tramps Retreat in Colorado Springs. He hosted feasts for knights of the road and was taken to hospital where he died as his Detroit society sister awaited arrival.
North Coast President Strahorn says North Yakima to Kennewick power line will be completed within 30 days and a 1000 horsepower plant at Kennewick will serve the lower valley. Officials discuss railroad expansion and the possible sale of Yakima Valley Transportation to a larger railroad, likely Northern Pacific, while denying direct North Coast ownership.
The article describes a proposed Northern Pacific feeder line from Adrian through the Big Bend to Pasco, skirting the Priest Rapids area and linking Moses Lake to the main line likely at Ritzville. It mentions an associated irrigation scheme across the Columbia and notes Milwaukee railroad plans to enter North Yakima via Moxee, though officials deny it.
In Denver on March 30 John H Cradlebaugh was found not guilty of F W Walton murder. He declared he would not live with his wife Mrs Cradlebaugh who testified to save his life and will provide for her needs. She plans to stay in Denver and train as a nurse while they arrange a legal separation.
Mr. Strahorn returned east on No. 16 last night. The main thoroughfare sits in the heart of the railway terminal district where business is heaviest and interruptions are certain to be most frequent as air cannot return to earth.
Charles L. Luli holds the contract to string poles for the light and power transmission from the North Yakima plant to Pasco and Ken Hewieck. Two Kiowa Con tracts camps are at work lighting Kiowa, with more towns to be connected. The 24 hour service promises large patronage for irrigation and other uses.
A Seattle wholesale merchant advised a Yakima buyer to place money in Yakima real estate instead of cash purchases. He claimed land would yield higher returns and promised time to pay. The merchant predicted many others would follow suit as soon as they could gather funds.
John Gourley, Seattle commissioner, reports a statewide potato shortage with fewer than 450 carloads available for Seattle and Tacoma. He notes Oregon and Washington regions are short while eastern markets may lift prices, hinting at imports from Minnesota and relations with Vancouver and Victoria.
McGonigle, inventor of the McGonigle pump, visits North Yakima with GTP Italy as fiscal agent of the company promoting the device. The pump uses a new combination of explosion and vacuum to lift water up to 500 feet at low cost, aiming to solve irrigation for the Yakima Valley.
Nagler's local youth band plans a mask ball on April First to raise funds for band uniforms for the A.Y.P. exposition where they will perform as an attraction. The group is a strictly local organization and seeks hearty support from the community and merchants.
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