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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
1
North Yakima teachers will likely net about 3000 dollars more each year as the school board shifts the term from nine to ten months. All teachers receive an extra month's pay under the plan, with average city salaries near 50 dollars monthly. A further raise may come before the next school year starts as talks of broader salary increases gain momentum.
Twenty eight local professional wind players in North Yakima signified their intention to join the union. A temporary committee reports high support and will present a wage scale at the next meeting, likely adoption.
Weather brings a headgear update as patrolsmen ditch heavy helmets for light brown soft hats. The new hats include a police number above the brim and are worn by all patrolmen during the warm months.
The first day of the Ruef case began with 12 jurors in Judge Dunne's courtroom. Prosecutor Johnson filed an affidavit against a change of venue, which the defendant challenged as late. The court overruled the objection, Ach took exception, and a counter affidavit was planned with adjournment granted for tomorrow.
The board of education, after reconsidering, accepts Architect Perrin's revised plan for a stone high school costing about 85,000 dollars, down from 94,000, with some size reductions. Rising material and labor costs led Perrin to adjust from the original brick design and estimated price. Two contractors initially backed the 85,000 figure but later withdrew.
Denver May 14 James J Kirwin acting secretary Western Federation of Miners will ignore a subpoena and testify for the defense in the Heywood case. Spokane avenue will have trees saved by a contract by City Attorney Forsyth with Pettijohn to change the grade and narrow the roadway. Property owners accepted the new assessment and the plan includes at Yakima Spokane junction adjustments to align the main thoroughfare.
Mrs. Mann of Seattle, sister of Samuel Kessling, calls from Seattle as his condition grows worse. In recent days Mr. Kessling has shown slight rallies but remains in serious condition with doubts about recovery. His brother died at the B street railroad crossing when the injury occurred.
San Francisco May 14 report details a violent afternoon on Mission street during the ongoing car strike. Passengers and strike breakers faced flying cobbles and brickbats as police struggled to maintain order. Edward Raipher, a union member, was severely beaten and left unconscious. John Doe warrants were issued for strike-breakers over seven days experience rule.
Mrs. Cynthia Crane of Tacoma arrived yesterday to look after her property and visit old friends, staying to inspect holdings and reconnect with locals.
SAN FRANCISCO May 14 Judge Lawler disallowed Glasss demurrer to the indictments and Glass was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to each of the nine indictments. He will return next Friday to set a trial date.
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