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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
A 1900 Thanksgiving proclamation notes President and Washington governor urging observance. It lists bountiful crops, good demand, fair prices, and growing commerce as reasons for thanks while seeking guidance through civil governance challenges and acknowledging war, flood, and illness affecting families.
Binger Herman, head of the United States land office, seeks the Oregon Senate seat and will not resign until he is confident a better position awaits him. He remains noncommittal on stepping down in the near term.
The Ellensburg Capital argues against forming Riverside from part of the county. It cites Kittitas loss of territory and debt, noting Yakima should leave well enough alone as the new county remains sparsely settled and burdened.
Western press reports John L. Wilson has rebuilt his paper bureau and is under cabinet consideration for the Interior portfolio. The notices suggest McKinley may be surprised when word reaches him.
The King county paper notes several Seattle men in the United States senator race and suggests freeing J M Frink from past campaign unpleasantness as a graceful compliment. The court of the people on November 6 disallowed his bill, with clear terms.
The piece notes that after Glasgow Bank's 15 year old collapse the cashier looted funds and directors were jailed, while in the United States bank directors who neglect their duties rarely lose wealth or social standing, highlighting differing justice in banking from Britain to America.
W M Thompson sought the prosecuting attorney post before the Republican county convention. Though a majority of delegates pledged support, he was rejected. At the same meeting he was named for city attorney, the sole staunch Republican candidate, yet he was turned down as turkeys and other fowl were slaughtered for Thanksgiving. He believes a recreant Democrat earns more favor in the party than a true-blue Republican.
The Herap offers desirable clubbing with leading periodicals to attract subscribers. Existing subscribers may pay arrearages to gain discounts while new subscribers must pay in advance to secure the heavy rates.
The list shows periodicals in two divisions with prices. The first division includes Home Companion Ev ry Month Led ger Monthly Modern Culture Magazine and others priced at $1.95. The second division features Review of Reviews Current Literature Short Stories Cassell's Magazine Bookman and more at $2.75.
Letter to the editor protests the Yakima Commercial Club board for voicing club wide sentiment on the Nicaragua canal. The writer, Gro Bosper of North Yakima, argues the board spoke for few and without the members consent. The page also lists local notices, ads, and short society items.
The Boston store touts a premier Christmas goods line with accessories for ladies and children. Social notes report Rankin and Clark hosting J W Clise in Seattle for high line Moxee canal talks, plus stage entertainment by Human Hearts. A claim of a proposed Yakima county division bill faces King and Klickitat county lawmakers. Chas McAllister marries Maggie Dunn at the bride’s home. furniture investments tied to the wedding are noted. Local ads promote diamonds, Wedgewood, and semiporcelainware while service notices warn of counterfeit cures and tout DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
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