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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
1
Washington discussion centers on the Supreme Court’s Standard Oil ruling and the notion of a reasonable monopoly. Justice Harlan’s dissent argues courts cannot read new terms into the anti trust law and that Congress must act, warning against reversals of prior decisions.
Washington May 164 Charges that Democratic members of the House Committee on Rules sought to usurp caucus authority by nominating members for the Steel and Sugar trust investigations sparked a major rift. Rep Henry denied overreach while Rep FitzGerald and Leader Underwood pressed to preserve caucus control as the House adjourned amid a party dispute.
In Rheims on May 1 two French officers and an American aviator pushed speed records. Henry F Weyman flew with Count Robillard as passenger reaching over 99.5 mph before gale winds. Lt Fequent and Lt Brey then completed a 10 minute 20 second flight, achieving 1007 miles per hour in a new monoplane trial.
County commissioners awarded s Grant Smith the contract to furnish the smaller court room at about 230 dollars. Items include judge bench witness stand jury box clerk and court reporter desks railing and related wood furnishings. Also approved a 3700 dollar steam shovel to enhance road work.
A group of New York bankers and electrical engineers from General Electric inspect Pacific Power and Light holdings in Washington. The party tours Hanford and Priest Rapids with Washington Water Power leaders D L Huntington and C L McCalla aboard, meeting local officials and P P & L staff from Portland and Yakima.
North Yakima welcomed O W R N officials on Tuesday. They toured lines with Superintendent Kenly and departed by private car for Seattle. The party expressed satisfaction with the railway and Yakima county as a possible night train between North Yakima and Spokane was discussed but no details were available.
Juarez May 16 The rebel and federal sides move toward peace with a general armistice expected within 24 hours and a peace signing within two days. Diaz to resign in two to three months as Madero and allies prepare a new cabinet including war minister Gonzales Salaz and justice minister Vasquez Tagle amid an anti reelection backdrop. The cost of peace includes cabinet posts governorships and over 1000 lives lost with widespread destruction and hunger.
Four men are paid bounty by the county auditor for magpie slaughters. John Oldfield reported 328 magpies for a $24.60 bounty, Claude Day 8 magpies for 23 cents, J. J Bean 55 magpies for $4.13, and J. C. Price 115 magpies for $8.63, totaling $37.59.
Lawyers for Chicago beef packers move to reopen demurrers after Judge Carpenter overruled them, arguing the Supreme Court Standard Oil decision may alter reading of unreasonable restraint in the Sherman act. They contend the law must be explicit and punishment clear to all.
A fragmentary collection lists scores and city names across multiple teams. It mentions New York and St Louis with varied results, plus references to Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland and other cities in a muddled sequence.
North Yakima and Seattle based Washington National Guard units gather May 30 for muster and parade at home stations. General orders from Governor Hay and Adjutant General Fred Llewellyn outline parade pay, units praised for 1910 figures of merit, and pistol adoption for officers and enlisted men. Transport costs for target practice covered by federal funds, with bids invited for nonrail conveyance, and street car tickets to be issued after street car line completion.
Effie Butler aged 19 died after rushing between her father James Butler and neighbor Drew Pitts in a duel at Bixby Missouri. James Butler, 60, was shot twice and is expected to die.
Read the morning Herald Classifieds for the address of a family style place. The item suggests readers try the want ads for lifestyle changes and meal options.
City Clerk Brooker reviews petition signatures for a Mayoral election on adopting a commission form. About eight hundred voters have registered so far, with many neglecting to provide age, which may disqualify their signatures under section 24 of the municipal act. The mayor could call an election within 60 days once petition certification is complete, with registration books closing 20 days before the vote.
The Spokane Interstate Fair offers about 36000 in prizes for livestock, crops, and exhibits from October 2 to 8. Railroads provide reduced rates, and the premium list explains details to potential exhibitors led by secretary Robert H. Cosgrove in Spokane.
The superior court schedules May 27 to hear John G. Cameron’s petition for appointment of George Donald of North Yakima as administrator of Elizabeth A. Cameron’s estate valued at $4,006 with seven heirs.
Frank A. Hazel and wife filed a superior court suit with Joseph Abbott and wife seeking partition of undivided halves in ten acres of Yakima Indian allotment 1657 tract No. 1 in Yakima County and in lots 1 and 12 block 29 Commercial Street Steam Motor Addition Seattle. Petition asks court to grant plaintiffs an undivided one half interest and have the remaining half sold on execution if needed to settle for 750 dollars.
Game Warden Barney reports multiple deputies have found pheasant eggs offered for sale by various persons in the county. Eggs may be from disturbed nests, and possession or sale is not permitted. Seek permission from the game warden for any propagation needs.
Francisco Madero prepares for battle as he threatens to attack Chihuahua if peace armistice cannot be arranged. The Menace to peace underscores tensions between Mexico City and its northern frontier ahead of the May 16 meeting with PASO.
Mrs O G Inilis wife of a state supreme court justice and Tacoma club leader was invited by telegram to address a mass meeting of Yakima women in North Yakima on Thursday. If she cannot attend the meeting may be held later.
Six transfers of $4,000 and over were recorded by the county auditor on Tuesday. Arthur L. Sherman deeded to Robert Knox a total of 3 acres in Block 114 North Yakima for $4,300. Mary A. Dieter deeded the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of 14-19-22 to William D. Olsen for $4,000. Leony Arch Howard deeded part of Block 93 North Yakima to Maxieter for $8,500. Hovneton deeded to A. M. Howe the southeast of the northwest quarter of 17-9-22 for $10,000. William F. Wayne sold to Manuel Brothers lots in Grandview Orchard tracts for $12,600. James Gileed sold a ventinet to Samuel W. Hand in the northwest quarter of 32-14-18 for $11,305.
United States revenue officers and local police raided 127 South Front Street in North Yakima late Tuesday night. They seized opium and smoking outfits, detaining Chinese proprietor Shing Gee who awaits federal warrants. Federal men Douglas and Watkin led the operation with Sheriff Day and Chief Kinnaman assisting.
North Yakima residents begin travel with tickets issued by the Co W R N railway office. Mr Osborne spent overtime arranging tickets for eastbound travelers, with many taking one way fares. Listed travelers include Mrs F L Sherman to Omaha and couples to St Louis New York Duluth Chicago and more. All tickets valid until October.
John Hays Hammond petitions the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to delay further hearings in the Sully vs Hammond suit until November. Special Ambassador Wammona said his duties for King George VI coronation require departure by May 27.
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