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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
4
The North Yakima Post-Intelligencer notes the direct primary law shaped Washington politics and questions John L. Wilson's stance. It cites Wilson’s public declarations against the direct primary while praising Senator Wesley L. Jones and discusses the political battle for state offices.
The letter from President Taft to the Ballinger-Pinchot committee questions the verdict on Secretary Ballinger while the public, citing the investigation, largely disagrees. It argues Taft bears responsibility yet fails to align with the country’s view, suggesting ongoing unpopularity and that Guggenheim interests influenced Ballinger’s actions. Public opinion remains divided.
Busy groups in Washington race to back one candidate for the U.S. Senate as they seek a united front. The Guggenheim faction favors John L Wilson, the Hills back Judge Hurke, and Wey erhausen supports Millionaire MacCormick, with Ballinger or the current Senator Piles as unlikely options. Each group pushes allies to “make a showing” to influence the final decision.
A fragmented article fragment notes that factions claim to serve the common good of all interests, urging unity despite personal preferences. It frames a collective “In terests” as a unified body guiding toward shared outcomes within a broad political or social landscape.
A historical column argues against a War Department rule banning applicants with webbed toes knock knees or an ambling gait. It questions the ban on facial appearance and defends a merit based army noting the danger of officers deciding who is excessively ugly and calling for restraint on such beauty standards.
A Los Angeles girl rejects marrying for money and gives away her $100,000 fortune to prove love. Her suitor accepts the dare, choosing affection over wealth and pursuing a genuine relationship.
A breezy health note touts a thirty day cure claimed to calm frazzled nerves among New York girls. It supposedly reduces waistline fat and builds tissue, leaving patients in a normal state and is recommended to fat and lean friends of both sexes.
The jury foreman returns a guilty verdict and the judge imposes life imprisonment on Dr. Hyde. The case haunts the community as speculation about a remedy for the accused lingers.
Tacoma political figure B. D. Crocker, seldom a candidate for office, was a power in Washington politics and his death may influence the west side senatorial outlook.
The rowdy tactics of some baseball players in disputing umpire decisions spoil the game’s sportsmanlike appearance. True sportsmen remain gentlemen on the field, while those who are not undermine the sport.
Insurgents in the senate secured an amendment to the railroad bill prohibiting a higher charge for the short haul than the long haul. The move is portrayed as a win for the people.
John Cort reportedly endures repeated warnings of financial strain as he checks his bank balances hourly to gauge solvency amid a week of turbulent finances touching his ventures and holdings.
A call urges reform across the nation with doctors and officials pressing to halt a Chicago based diploma scam that sells medical licenses for 40 dollars. The appeal underscores widespread concern about unqualified practitioners and seeks decisive action.
A proposed relocation of the North Yakima sleeper from Seattle attracts broad support. Patrons in Seattle are seen as likely to benefit or accept the change, with general approval anticipated.
A cold day in Seattle yields another episode of gunfire coverage as local outlets push ongoing live news. Police investigate a shooting incident amid persistent urban crime concerns and public alerts.
The text discusses the plumber strike and the concern that prolonged conflict may have validated long held suspicions about the workers. It frames the dispute as a hard phase with potential justified actions emerging from lengthy tensions.
The saying contrasts baseball players with prize fighters, noting that athletes often lack nerve. The remark frames boxing as requiring greater nerve than baseball.
By betraying their chief some employees of the Department of the Interior have served their country well.
Mrs. Sarah J Faegre and Charles N Hunt of North Yakima Wash wed Monday at 10 in Waukon Iowa at the bride’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R L Van with M J Barthel, brother of the bride, present. Many friends in North Yakima and Yakima Valley noted the event.
The paper chronicles a May wedding in Wapato with Mr Charles Anderson and Miss Ada Grewell, a reception and elaborate dinner, and plans for the couple’s move to Toppenish. It also covers a magic mirror entertainment in the Congregational church, Women’s Club activities in North Yakima, and a Willard W. club gathering with Carrie Nation visit notes.
Monday afternoon Miss Angie Billings and Mr. Alex Olaine were united in marriage in the study of the Christian church in the presence of relatives. Rev Morton J L Rose read the service. The couple will reside in Yakima at 207 South Fighth Street.
Headlines claim kidney ills strike all ages and offer a cure with Doan's Kidney Pills. North Yakima testimony from Mrs. Clifton of 5188 Third Street praises rapid relief, urging purchase through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, price 50 cents, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A reflective poem inviting children to escape city life and explore nature beyond, promising peaceful woods and fields. The speaker envisions wandering brooks hawthorn shade and gentle animals, seeking a carefree boyhood regained through nature’s calm.
The House passes a strengthened railroad bill by 200 to 126 with strong Republican support and Democratic defections. Supporters say it improves the administration measure by removing harsh provisions and gives the Interstate Commerce Commission and shippers greater participation while government control expands for communications and valuation. The Senate faces uncertain fate as Aldrich forces loom.
The Argus critiques Hon. John L. Wilson over his position on the senatorial issue and direct primary law. A letter to Rufus Wilson of Spokane notes that democratic participation in republican primaries is inevitable and that if the law is violated, the legislature should decide the outcome.
The Seattle Argus accuses Wilson of bias aiming to seat personal friends in the legislature from King County and to shift elections to the legislature. It condemns Palmer for a troubling record and urges candidates to honor direct primary results with fair play, hoping a King County man wins openly.
In Phoenix on May 17 a hotel fire tore through the Adams hotel leaving more than 100 guests unaccounted. Seventy-one guests are accounted for while many others are feared dead as the blaze destroyed the register and caused an estimated $25,000 in damage. Search for victims continues.
Mrs Westly Wright Mrs Gena Heath and six children drowned in the Gossettot river while attempting to cross in a wagon. Darkness hid the river overflow and the group did not observe the flood beyond its banks.
Elroy Brandon known as Wandering Buck the boot black paid his first railroad fare to the Northern Pacific in Pendleton. After 150000 miles across eight years he hurried to Yakima Valley, surrendering 1.65 dollars and hoping to ride westward to join passengers from Pasco.
Tuesday proved unusually busy at the North Yakima city clerk’s office as draymen scrambled to purchase license tags. Delays in tag arrival left many 1909 licenses expired. Clerk Brooker exchanged the new brass tags for the old deeds of permission to operate.
In Yakima County Superior Court Joseph Kroum sues W E Ransom Maud Ransom and Thomas Ransom to recover 165 dollars with interest from March 9 1909 plus costs and to foreclose a mechanics lien on the premises. The suit seeks other relief and attorneys fees. Proceedings note dates April 6 May 4 11 18.
A promotional note touts the value of Discovery and promises Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free on receipt of postage. It invites readers to send 21 one cent stamps for paper cover or 31 stamps for cloth bound volume to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo New York.
Chief Kinnaman ordered an end to untagged wagons with the last day for tagging. Draymen asked to continue hauling until the city clerk opens, and were allowed to go on if they can show they have visited the clerk after offices open.
Los Angeles May 17 under an amended ordinance the city council forbids serving “Come backs” in hotel and restaurant dining rooms. Food once placed before a guest cannot be reused even if uneaten, after a court ruled a prior rule requiring disposal was invalid. The amendment removes the garbage can disposal provision.
London as shorthand typists defend after work smoking as restful and soothing. The English Association of Shorthand Writers and Typists meets at Alan's tea room in Oxford Street. Miss Gordon Holmes supports relaxing gender roles and urges women to enjoy life after office hours.
Postmaster James Beck of the Nile urged automobilists to visit the Nile country only on Sundays. He argued the narrow mountain trail for two to three miles cannot safely handle passing teams and a meeting could push a team into the river. He appealed to drivers to protect life and property by traveling when the mail carrier rests.
A national gathering of shippers adjourned after electing a speakers' conference committee to push for arbitration before the Interstate Commerce Commission on proposed railroad freight rate increases. If arbitration is not secured, the committee may pursue further actions to block the rate rise.
A poem urges persistence through gloom with grit and cheer. It counsels bristling with resolve, not brooding, and continuing to smile as music and rhyme uplift spirits. The verse closes with a note attributed to the New Orleans Democrat.
A playful verse traces a woman’s routine of checking the weather page reading dry goods ads and the women’s section before glancing at the news. It notes how she evaluates serials and comments on items as part of her daily paper ritual.
A Freeport Illinois woman sums her back pain dizziness and heart symptoms to kidney issues. After a month on Foley Kidney Pills her back pain eased and headaches subsided. The ad urges others to try Foley Kidney Pills from Foley & Co. Chicago, warning against substitutes.
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