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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
3
The May 25 visit to the city by President McKinley spurs a committee to fundraise 400 with 325 already raised in five hours. A speakers’ stand will be at Yakima and Natchez avenue. Citizens are urged to decorate and the Ladies’ Club is invited to form entertainment committees. The next committee meeting is Friday evening.
A fragment urges bringing skookum Indians from the reservation when the president arrives, claiming it may be their only chance to see the Great White Chief.
In the column he urges timely actions from cyclists to organize as a unit and press the city council for better bicycle paths similar to Tacoma Seattle and Spokane.
The writer urges Seattle Tacoma and Portland newspapers to stop petty editorials that quarrel with opponents. Readers tire of discourtesy while rival papers like the P I Oregonian and Ledger spar. Adopting a more civil stance could improve outsiders' view of the trio.
The article lists seven candidates for school director, noting no opposition to E. G. Peck’s re election as clerk of the school board. It praises all men named as well suited for the important office and predicts they will serve the city’s schools well.
The Republic challenges The Firrato for reporting on a planned Masonic building in the city as untruthful. The Hera ld confirms the site committee offered two Second Street corner lots and invites inquiries to verify details.
Spokane voters elected a mayor and council amid weak political combat. Democrats backed Dr Burns while Republicans supported Dr Brown. The Citizens Tax League favored retrenchment, and Democrats endorsed it, while Republicans did not. The ballot reflected demand for reform and relief from city taxes.
State Fair commission secretary T B Gunn coordinates preparations for Sept 30 to Oct 5 in Yakima. A six day racing program includes two $1 000 stakes and numerous Indian novelty events. Entry rules set with purses, travel rates, and hotel provisions announced. Grounds, track conditions, and dairy, cattle, sheep and poultry exhibits pledged to attract farmers and visitors alike.
Editor Brownlow of the Prosser Record attended city events on Tuesday. Birth announced for May 7, 1901, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alderson. Smallpox case reported at the pest house after earlier county-wide denial. Dr H Henker arrives from Spokane and plans a local practice. Lindsay may reopen the dispensary soon.
The stone crusher was removed from the car this week and awaits use by the contractor in macadamizing Yakima avenue. The big roller was moved to Sixth street and east Yakima avenue and began rolling the graded thoroughfares, proving effective for city street improvements.
The steamship Cowrie discharged oil from Borneo at the Thames dock and steamed 9250 miles to London on liquid fuel. Six stokers replaced sixteen, boiler efficiency improved, and bunker space reduced. Oil cost and availability cited for Hong Kong Japan Colombo and Suez. Famine death toll in Russia cited for 1891 and 1899 comparisons. Also brief ads from Coffin Bros and Yakima Market with unrelated items.
Readable line notes seeds available in bulk or packaged form at Kleis and Sinema. No dates or quantities specified. Provides product category and seller name for potential buyers.
An old public notice promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It guarantees relief and claims genuine tablets stamped C C C never sold in bulk, available through druggists.
Notice to Builders bids will be received at the secretary of the State Fair commission by 1 o clock Monday May 18 1901 for furnishing and building a 50 foot extension to the grand stand on the State Fair grounds plans and specifications at the office of architect A E Bissell 17 21 T B Gunn Secretary. Sinema's Nasal Catarrh treatment Ely's Cream Balm described with nasal spray option and liquid form announced with prices 50c trial 10c mailing 75c.
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