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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
2
A severe flood swept southern regions damaging railways bridges and tens of thousands of acres of crops. Dozens of homes were washed away leaving hundreds homeless as the Trinity River overflow set a new high, with losses estimated in the millions and casualties rising.
North Yakima irrigation project seeks bids by June 1 1908 to build an immense power canal from the Yakima river. The plan includes two pipe lines at 230 and 150 foot levels to irrigate 2000 acres in the Faust Selah valley and supply power for Pomona Heights and local manufacturers. Clark of Seattle leads the venture with funding from Selah and coastal cities.
Three prominent men Dr Granville Lowther Attorney George F McAutey and R A Wise prepare a petition to revoke the saloon ordinance. The paper aims to gather both traders who do not vote here and actual city voters signatures. The effort notes Lowther leads the anti saloon cause and Wise serves as secretary with the group hoping for a decisive majority. A petition is to be presented to the aldermen as a monster document seeking liquor ordinance revocation.
A family dog at 123 South Eleventh Avenue died from poisoning yesterday. Mrs. Butlerk suspects the same person who nearly struck a neighbor earlier in the morning is the culprit. The dog was a loved family companion and mourned by local children. Also appears an unrelated drug ad offering Pineules with a 30 day trial for back pain and kidney issues.
A persistent rumor says the North Coast Railroad may reroute its line into North Yakima. Chief locating engineer Strahorn and construction chief Marion examined options from north of the city toward Union Gap while Northern Pacific terrain blocks are eased by court decisions.
Artesian gushers strike near Capital Hill boosting daily output to about 1,800,000 gallons from two veins, with the first flow around 7,590,000 gallons daily. M R Rose, vice president of Rose Land Co, says the company will drill deeper to increase the total flow, while drillers report reaching about sixty feet to hit the flows. The roaring streams are visible and audible for blocks as work continues. Best for Women and Children. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is praised for easing digestion without nausea or griping, offered by North Yakima Drug Store.
Wapato rancher Charles Stevens was shot from ambush Thursday morning. Two men arose from an alfalfa field where the shot came and fled. Suspect Frank Peterson is linked to the case, with a warrant issued for his arrest.
Half a million residents and visitors line Elliott Bay as Rear Admiral Sperry’s fleet enters Seattle. The Connecticut leads a procession into port with escort boats and a formal reception planned at the Washington hotel. Fires and fireworks light the night while farmers warn of dandelion trouble threatening crops.
Rose Land company reports artesian wells near Capital Hill delivering about 1.5 million gallons daily. The plan is to pipe water to a wide district with franchises for lines, enough to serve a city of 15 000. J H Rose has retired to Seattle but will likely return to oversee expansion.
Bank statements dated May 14 show deposits of 3 210 822.26 across five local banks with substantial cash reserves. Individual bank figures include First National 1 509 458.97 Yakima National 1 090 884.84 Yakima Valley 331 998.81 Yakima Trust 217 486.64 Farmers' & Merchants 60 006.20. The Yakima National held the largest cash reserve.
Wapato Washington May 23 The large brick building of the Wapato Trading company is up one story and will be completed in another month. The frame store building of Henry Kohs on Wapato avenue is completed and occupied. New residences of Loran Groves A Paulen and J Lagambe are completed. A C Ness and H A Grater are building homes. The Russell Land company has material on the ground for an office building.
An advertisement touts Herbine as the greatest liver regulator and universal cure for constipation dyspepsia malaria chills and liver complaints. A Texas user from Emory named Mr C asserts his wife and children benefited for five years proving it through family results. Sold by D H Fry Drug Co.
A Yakiman denounces Seattle as a center of a harsh holdup game during a fleet visit. He recalls paying four dollars for a shared bed and receiving poor meals, with threats and theft allegations against Seattle lodging and service, amid other conflicting city incidents.
Pete Larson a hobo with a local reputation was shot by a Yakima area train brakeman Friday afternoon while riding freight east from North Yakima. Deputies sought the trainman last night as they investigated the incident and the man dragged himself to the roadway begging for a ride to the city.
The reclamation service reports 500 men at work on the Tieton canal project with nine camps fully equipped. Work will be pushed quickly as plans and supplies move from the North Yakima office. Officials say water may reach the canal by spring 1909 to the first lateral. The local office has 25 employees, part of 525 government workers on the project.
To those planting orchards this season I will plant and guarantee 4 full stand to start growth for about the same price paid ordinarily. Trees will be thoroughly inspected or pruned before setting. Telephone 4791 ERNEST A BROWN P O Box 875. of
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