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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
3
A brief comparison of platforms notes the Republican and Democratic positions on Chinese and Asiatic exclusion. The Democratic plank favors extending exclusion to all Asiatic races and opposes annexation of the Philippines. The Republican platform omits a related plank.
An exposition by Havemeyer claiming the tariff as the root of all trusts. It lists sugar trust capitalization of 75 million dollars, tariff protections, and sugar prices from 1897 to 1900. It asserts the trust blocked constitutional progress to Porto Rico, citing McKinley’s duty and harms to Americans.
The article questions the whereabouts of Hon J M Frink of King County and suggests he is avoiding public appearances in Yakima. It recounts his September eastern visit, a day in Ellensburg, and a planned trip to Yakima then a sudden change of plans. It speculates he was told to stay away to prevent a scandal around the state fair.
The passage accuses J. M. Frink of concealing a knife to attack the state fair if elected governor of Washington. It blames backers including Vandevanter and McGraw and urges voters to mark their ballots against Frink to remove the fair.
Four years ahead, anticipation grows for Editor Robertson to deliver another campaign song. The prior effort is praised as the cleverest literary work he has attempted.
In his own paper and in outside papers where he is correspondent, Editor Robertson works to move the state fair from Yakima. He evidently believes this would justify his course as a knocker.
A. J. Shaw is praised as active conscientious and capable with a record of cost control in Yakima County. Republicans in Minnesota show apathy with low registration in St. Paul 28598 versus 30958 in 1896. Bryan gains momentum across eastern and middle states.
The piece argues that Republican prosperity rests on watered stocks and boosted dividends for trust magnates and contractors. It claims state aid funds a "full dinnerpaise" for criminals while prosperity is manufactured, driven by debt, and benefits syndicates, carpetbaggers, and subsidy hunters.
The Post-Intelligencer condemns the Seattle Times for publishing court records about Francis W. Cushman a Washington congressman and re election candidate. The Times shows bare facts while P I blasts alleged unfounded charges against Democratic candidates and rivals to the McGraw Wilson Frink alliance.
The ladies of the M. E. church will serve meals in the room formerly occupied by H. H. Schott & Co on election day. Vote for Isaac Taylor for assessor.
The article endorses Hon John B Davidson for reelection to the superior court praising his independence and justice. It also recommends D L Cruse for auditor, noting Cruse’s experience and belief in fiscal economy as estimates rise for the coming year.
Editor W. W. Robertson is praised and critiqued for a poem in the Republic of October 26 titled A Democratic Campaign Song. The piece is presented anew by the Herald with a note that it reflects Robertson’s view of himself. Carrie Young is named as Yakima County school superintendent candidate. the Parker school post is noted as vacant after one term.
The notice touts Wilson Airtights for wood heating from Yakima Hardware Co and women’s hats at reduced prices from Mr Towne. It also promotes One Minute Cough Care as a safe quick remedy and Janeck's Drug Store offerings. Bargains include patent liquor cabinets and potato sacks from Mill Company related vendors.
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