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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
5
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Editorial note on how readers may submit opinions while avoiding personal attacks. Signatures may be withheld if requested but must accompany the piece to prove good faith.
The Pendleton local option forces share a letter from W E Zuppann describing Pendleton before the dry election. He cites 96 percent empty houses a non running woolen mill and substantial debt. Main street saloons and criminal elements are highlighted with concerns over police and public morality.
An advertisement extols Foley's Ortho Laxative and Foley's Orine Laxative as gentle, nonirritating remedies that stimulate digestive organs, aid the liver, and cure chronic constipation. It promises relief for indigestion, biliousness, and bloating, urging reliance on the genuine products for women, children, and general stomach comfort.
A Pendleton town fight over saloons ends with a dry victory. Patrons relocated to lawful shops as farms and labor rebound, crime drops, and bankers report better times. Critics call opponents liars while noting academy and schools regain stability. Texas baby adoptions spark debate on home production.
James Freeman Curtis of Boston, formerly intercollegiate golf champion and United States district attorney, has been chosen as assistant secretary of the treasury in Washington. The appointment announced on November 23 places Curtis in a senior federal post.
Kansas reports a drop in births for the last fiscal year, with 23,850 babies born versus 25,980 in 1907-08. State gains 50,692 people over 1908, yet the baby count falls about 2,000 from the prior year. Dr. S. J. Crumbine cites cultural shifts and other factors as explanations.
Jacob Kerrch Joseph Rittenberg and Hyman Abrams jailed fifteen months each for contempt to conceal Kerrch assets from his bankruptcy trustee in 1905. Morris Wies received twenty one months in Malden. Harris Wies had sentence suspended to aid family support.
Vallejo California November 22 The incident involves Milton Donnadieu delivering for hardware merchant C L Winchell. He tried to shoot the aging cat Tom when the horse bolted and was accidentally shot dead.
Lord Lor Burn in the House of Lords declares a liberal government cannot bear office again without security against repeat measures. The remark shocks Liberal MPs and signals a campaign against the Lords, as Prime Minister Asquith is expected to speak in the Commons next week.
In Seattle on November 22 report says the Lumni tribe once numbered in the thousands now has only three survivors. Whisky and disease have slashed the population after a century of conflict with northern tribes and pressures from the Lumni reservation region near the Olympic mountains. Once renowned canoe racers and paddlers, the Lumni now face extinction with just an old squaw and two young men remaining.
The Eastern District of Missouri declares Standard Oil of New Jersey an illegal restraint of trade and orders its dissolution. The decree bars control of subsidiaries, bans dividends, and directs no voting or policy influence by Standard Oil with respect to subsidiaries. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court. the order takes effect in 30 days.
A Spokane incident draws criticism from B D Swartwood who cites an Albuquerque Tribune editorial condemning police overreach and suppression of free speech. The piece argues for workers rights and questions enforcement of Republican industrial remedies.
Cooper of St Paul general manager and M G Hall of Portland superintendent inspected the new express building in North Yakima on Monday. They conferred with the project engineer about changes and assured maintenance of the current staff in the new structure.
In Folcroft Pennsylvania white residents organize against a proposed borough status for the colored community. Black leaders claim the effort would grant them self rule and officepower while whites warn of legal action if incorporation proceeds.
Uncalled for letters listed for November 20 at the North Yakima post office include Mrs. L. J. Anderson, John C. Anton, L. W. Balinger, B. F. Basher, William Beam, and many others. When calling for above, please say advertised.
Fort Simcoe resident George Olney told a court last night that the Wapato canal water rights should be settled only after a fair adjustment of timber land disputes on the western border of the reservation. He said the Indians seek a square deal and fairness from the government before agreeing to water negotiations.
Beardsley and Son advertise for two hundred feeder hogs in the forty to one hundred pound range. The notice lists D 8S at 610 North Third Street as the contact for potential sellers.
Public notice from the United States Land Office North Yakima Washington dated October 29 1909 announces the Northern Pacific Railway Company based in St Paul Minnesota has filed to select the east half of the southeast quarter section 20 township 14 north range 19 east Willamette meridian. The notice invites adverse claimants or objectors to file affidavits of protest by December 29 1909 and is signed by Register Harry Y Saint with publication dates November 10 17 24 December 1 8 15.
Department of the Interior land office at North Yakima Washington announces Herman Hitzke of North Yakima filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim for SW 14 section 8 township 12 N range 21 E Wilmette Meridian before the Register and Receiver on December 15 1909 witnesses include James G Skidmore James A Slayton Isaac Vanderlinde and John C Doescher all from nearby Blackrock and North Yakima from October 20 to November 24 1909
Department of the Interior notice states James ton, who filed Homestead Entry No. 45838 for section 20, township 12 north range 22 east Willamette Meridian, will present final proof before the register and receiver at North Yakima Washington on December 15 1909. Witnesses named include Herington James A Slayton of Black Rock Washington Isaac Vanderlinde of North Yakima Washington and John C Doescher of Blackrock Washington.
Portland Credit Association sues W. R. Kane and Margaret Kane for 201.19 plus costs. Attached real property Lots 8 and 9 in Capitol Heights, North Yakima, is seized. Defendants must answer within sixty days from October 13 1909 or judgment by default will be entered. Roberts & Udell. Yakima Washington. Oct 13-20-27-Nov 3-10-17-24
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