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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
5
The Yakima Herald North West Washington edition under manager Tuesley announces advertising rates upon application and subscription options. Publication appears weekly on Wednesdays with pricing for one year six months three months.
The Herald asks subscribers with outstanding balances to settle arrears within thirty days. It notes most readers intend to pay and urges payment by check or postal note, with the date beside each name indicating paid up to.
The council approved an electric railway franchise for Yakima Inter valley Traction to use most streets for forty years and a water works franchise for Jesse H. Rose and partners to build a city water system from artesian wells. Supporters cite long awaited public benefits and growth, though Mayor Reed may veto the Rose ordinance.
Boise Capital News reports Major Fred R. Reed was shot while attempting to prevent a murder. The bullet did not hit bone or vital organs. the wound is not likely to be serious unless blood poisoning develops. Reed dressed the wound and was active, but may need rest for a day or two due to soreness.
Joe Hichen of Toppenish was arrested by Officer Starret for creating a disturbance and striking an officer after claiming his 13 year old daughter took $52 he gave her to take to the show. He said he tried to follow her and could not buy a ticket, then the officer asked him to help search for her. When Starret declined Hichen began the trouble and was struck and jailed.
The Herald carries concise local and telegraph news items from the region. Readers get quick updates on happenings, incidents, and public notices as reported in the era’s standard brief format.
North Yakima council approves a forty year franchise to Yakima Inter-Valley Traction Company to build and operate a street railway with tracks along city streets and surrounding valleys. The ordinance details construction, grading, crossings, fares, police and fire exemptions, annual payments, and conditions for acceptance and bonds.
A patient chronicles decade of eye pain and failing sight until Dr Flawith performed an op tician procedure at 701 N Natchez Ave City. The treatment restored vision, reduced pain and tearing, prompting widespread praise from the patient and friends.
Save your money, lengthen your happiness and life by correct glasses fitting. O S C Optical Co advertises expert fitting at 8 Ditter Building.
The document outlines franchise conditions for a railway grantee in North Yakima, detailing bond and ownership declarations after sale, abandonment penalties, street and track use rules, safety and equipment requirements, headquarters duties, utility rights, and construction delays. It also covers notice procedures for removing obstructing wires and city council approvals for building under streets.
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