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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
4
A brief note indicates an event occurred at the North Yakima post office, with the item filed as second class matter for mailing and archival handling.
The piece notes New York supreme court judges and Attorney General Wickersham in a Friday night exchange critiquing Roosevelt era law enforcement on corporations. It cites Wickersham urging flexible prosecutions, while promising continued vigorous enforcement and warns of Taft cabinet loyalties to corporations.
A 1908 discussion argues the house fly carries disease, acting as a microbe factory. Observations in Brooklyn show flies harboring typhoid, tuberculosis and other intestinal germs, transforming public view of the pest from nuisance to threat.
A reflective meditation on life and the universe argues that instinctive dislikes and acquired tastes are often misguided. The author suggests nature works patiently to aid human beings, even in ordinary encounters with insects and everyday phenomena.
Nichols opposed the investigation calling it poor politics yet argued the conditions should be investigated and the guilty punished. The text also notes the unresolved status of the 47 Mesdames Abdul Hamid amid other grave global questions.
Officials resist re signing amid pressure and recall fears, echoing the fate of a former Oriental potentate who faced similar scruples.
Moscow federal court opens May 16 to decide which law the government uses in Indian allotment settlements. State Supreme Court rulings shift estate decisions from federal court, and complexities arise from multiple marriages recognized in allotment actions. Colfax reports G W Larue Co buys Jay R Lee farm 706 acres for 28500 in Whitman County with Lee Siding station on site.
A Montgomery man spraying his orchard last week suffered blood poisoning when liquid from a defective dose contacted his left leg. Treatment with remedies allowed him to be around again.
Emile F Metler aged 89 died at St Ignace hospital Sunday after an appendicitis operation. He came from Switzerland 25 years ago and lived near Colfax on a ranch three miles east. He leaves a wife five sons and two sisters Mrs L Michaelson Colfax and Mrs B A Miller Grangeville Idaho
Forty inmates were released from the Walla Walla penitentiary Friday morning after parole approval by Governor Hay.
Olympia reports April receipts of 206116dollars by the State Land Commissioner with 114 applications for purchase of lands and timber and 92 applications for leases. In Spokane, a new trial was ordered in Spokane Valley Land & Water Co vs Arthur P D Jones. damages of 24000 dollars set aside and court to decide required water for Jones land irrigation.
prominent Indianapolis lawyer John Kinney testifies Vinol rebuilt his strength after grippe and nervous weakness. The ad claims Vinci is a non oily tonic with peptonate of iron and cod liver oil elements that boosts appetite, digestion, and blood formation, with a money back guarantee.
Parker society notes report A D Dunn and family in Portland Oregon. Harry Jones and wife of Wapato visited with Mr. Royce. J Shadbolt and wife at J A Benjamin ranch. Mrs John Goodwin hosted the aid and the next meeting is with Mrs W P Sawyer. Mrs A B Wilcox and son Kenneth return from California visit with Mr Wilcox's parents. Elmer Piland from Cle Elum visits. Sanford and wife from Wapato call on Parker friends. Mrs Havis visits with Mrs A G Dickson. Mrs Herbert French visits Mrs A B Cutter. Mrs McKee and children from Wapato visit Mrs Dunn.
Miss Fern Brush and Miss Maud Hill visited North Yakima for Scoville meetings. Several residents plan months away or completions, including planting near 10 000 trees by J J Decker. Mailing contract bids must be resubmitted after a postal distance error fixed to 16 miles. Miss Isabelle Kinney and Miss Helen Kinney traveled here last week. Mrs Decota and Mrs C N Kinney visited in North Yakima on weekends.
The public schools closed last Friday with Principal Ernest Fisher presenting each pupil a souvenir and four students Maude Ellis Ada Chandler Claire Grist and Clarence Pinkerton receiving fine books for perfect records. Mr Fisher and primary teacher Miss Eschbach served ice cream and wafers as patrons praise the year's work and the return of Miss Eschbach.
The School Section community forms an Athletic club baseball team and plans a basket social at the school house next Friday night to raise funds. Mrs. Hattie Duncan of Detroit visits cousin Mrs. James Young during travels from California.
Alfalfa residents report Dick, accompained by Alfalfas Jus Tuttle and son Charles, undergoing liver surgery in Yakima with very critical condition and little hope for recovery. Other notes include visits by Mr White of Granger, Mr Johnson from Seattle, Mr Ide to Connell to see his son, and visitors Berg of Sunnyside and the Kunkles of Granger. W L Hatch left for Tacoma to see his ailing mother.
A major Indian missionary revival began on the Umatilla reservation with attendees from Nez Perce Yakima Fort Hall and Warm Springs. James Dixon Nez Perce missionary spoke at the opening service which led to a Yakima conversion. A Sioux minister is to join later as services continue three times daily despite wind and rain.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several religious books, writes he suffered kidney trouble for years and last winter endured a severe kidney pain bed bound eight days. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased and ceased, irregularities disappeared, and he recommends the remedy. North Yakima Drug Co. A D Sloan Prop
Seattle May 4 The Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition opens June 1 and seeks guards and other workers. About 140 guard jobs exist, while 10 481 applications flood offices, with many hopefuls vying for season passes.
A feature on the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove and the Rayo Lamp describes how the stove cools kitchen heat, saves fuel, and offers cabinet top, single oil reservoir, and ample top and drop shelves. The Rayo Lamp provides steady eye friendly light for rooms such as libraries and parlors.
The New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove and the Rayo Lamp are praised as safe simple and convenient home items. Used in thousands of homes they brighten domestic life with practical design and decorative appeal.
Chas D Walker who started the Red Cross Employment agency three years ago sold the business to F H Doolittle after Doolittle came from California and impressed with the city. Walker built a fine business and leaves a strong record of square dealing. They plan a southward trip for several months.
Lincoln voters today approved a dry municipal election by a 500 vote majority, ending saloon operations after Tuesday. Don L. Love won the mayoral race to succeed Democrat Mayor Brown. Dahlman won in Omaha with at least a 4000 plurality on a personal liberty platform.
An explosion on a steam shovel at Tyler's ranch near Nimrod Montana today killed five shovel crew members and injured two others. One victim was blown hundreds of feet into the Hell Gate river and his body remains missing.
Mary E M Dela Gasse contracts with T A Livesley Co to furnish 10 000 pounds of 1909 hops at ten cents a pound. Dela Gasse ranch spans 23 acres ten miles from North Yakima below the Gap. James Miller, ex North Yakima police chief, now Wallace Idaho chief draws 120 dollars monthly with a raise when the force doubles. An amendment to Union Gap Irrigation charter filed increasing trustees from two to three. stockholders John Schlotfelt F S Weed and Charles Cunningham. Schlotfelt president Weed secretary manager Cunningham likely third trustee.
Round trip rates listed to Chicago St Louis Omaha Kansas City and other cities with set sale dates. Denver and back available with direct routes via St Paul Billings or via Billings and Denver. Northern Pacific Burlington and Great Northern Burlington through service begin May 23rd. Consult for rates reservations and travel planning.
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