Yakima Affected by Opinion of Attorney General
A statement notes that Yakima is affected, reflecting the opinion of the Attorney General. The piece cites the AG’s viewpoint on local impact.
01 May 1907
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
1
A statement notes that Yakima is affected, reflecting the opinion of the Attorney General. The piece cites the AG’s viewpoint on local impact.
Anonymous letters disclosed a body’s location prompting police to investigate. Authorities confirmed receipt of the letters and are reviewing clues while preserving the scene for further forensic work.
A state attorney general opinion limits school district superintendents from selecting new high school sites without a public vote. In Kalama district No. 7, bonds of 113000 were approved for a high school site, drawing petitions and opposition. Separately, two anonymous letters led Sheriff to a found body near Kalama, tied to the Baxter murder case, now under trial. The body, a well dressed man about 35, shot twice, remains unidentified. The young people's choir at Congregational church will meet tonight.
On Everett Cleveland’s Naches Valley ranch a skeleton thought to be that of a white man was unearthed while Henry Church plowed a knoll. The skull shows a fracture and teeth are intact. coroner notified for investigation.
An 11-year-old boy, Johnnie Malloy, claims he stole two horses from North Yakima, selling one for eight dollars in Alfalfa and riding to Spokane. He says a taller man in a grocery store doorway helped, and he now wants to return home. The boy is held in Spokane juvenile jail indefinitely by Judge Miles Poindexter. Police consider whether the man who bought the horse may be prosecuted, possibly in Yakima County.
A prominent citizen drafts the list of pallbearers on his deathbed, naming trusted friends and colleagues to carry him at the funeral. The act reflects personal bonds and community ties as the end draws near.
Frank Holt longtime Toppenish resident and early Yakima Valley settler died shortly after writing the names of pallbearers on his deathbed. The list included William Fitzgerald E W Dooley A J Shaw T R Fisher and Mr Bolton. Funeral set for Toppenish at 10 oclock with burial in Zillah Cemetery. He left a widow and four sons.
Murray B. Miles is in Seattle on business. Mrs. H. E. Bradley, with Miss Carr, left Sunday for Seattle. Miss Carr works with Pacific States Telephone and has been here instructing the telephone girls.
Games reported show Los Angeles beating Oakland 6 to 2 in Los Angeles. Seattle lost 0 to 2 at Seattle against Spokane. San Francisco dropped a 4 to 5 decision at Portland.
Inspector Perley of the Washington railroad commission will investigate the North Yakima death of A. C. Kessling. The probe aims to study grade crossing accidents and backs efforts at legislative power to regulate crossings with gates likely to be proposed. Public sentiment favors crossing gates. inspection should prompt improvements. The exact arrival time is uncertain, but today is likely. Inspector Perley is described as efficient and thorough in railroad condition reports.
Trainmaster Kamm of the Northern Pacific ordered conductors on all trains to train in using the Miller fire extinguisher located in passenger equipment. Brakesmen must master grenade breaking procedures after recent fire damage that could have been prevented. Order takes effect immediately.
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