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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
Thousands greet candidate Taft in St Louis for a western swing. He spoke at the nearly finished Auditorium then at Clayton and East St Louis stockyards. Estimates cite about 50 000 visitors in the city to say hello Bill as he acknowledged every salute. Beveridge criticized Bryan’s theories as false and unachievable.
United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge addressed a packed Portland county armory launching the Republican campaign in Oregon. He assailed Bryan and his theories while attacking the present national administration and Taft amid loud applause and frequent interruptions.
P M Armbruster disclosed Tuesday he will seek nomination for mayor, timing a Thursday ticket announcement. If he joins the Business Men's ticket a three way race with Janeck and Schott ensues, or a separate party ticket could spark two contests. The Business Men's group considers another candidate, with Phil Ditter among those courted.
Yakima Indian potlatch runs full tilt in Topp enish with hundreds in town. New race track events draw big crowds while trading remains brisk. Tough characters from the state fair grounds mingle as excitement lasts past midnight and likely into the next day.
Fruit given by Yakima county Republicans to Senator Beveridge spurs his Private Secretaries Hayes and Felton to relocate here after the next legislative session. They praised local apple peach pear grape crops and promised to invest in the district, even planning fruit ranches and strawberry shipments.
Strong armed maidens will enter a throwing contest during the baseball carnival week. A handsome prize awaits the best thrower as local women athletes sign up. Catcher Hannah of the Tigers will catch throws, using a glove device to measure force, with three judges assessing accuracy. Entry at Fry's drug store.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge spoke in North Yakima Ellensburg Tacoma and Seattle praising Wesley L Jones as a future Senate leader and expressing strong support for Pacific slope irrigation and marine protection. He said the region’s growth depends on irrigation projects and enjoyed large crowds on his Northwest tour with ally Senator Piles.
Santee the thoroughbred is attached in North Yakima over unpaid board and jockey fees. George Watson allegedly did not settle for three men totaling 20 dollars, with 19 paid, while jockey George Prince claims 10 dollars weekly plus board from September 20 to October 64. The attachment, secured by Frank J. Allen, aims for 43 dollars and will prevent Santee from entering Spokane races this week.
Yakima Valley Transportation Company placed connections on Sixth avenue and West Yakima avenue showing plans to run the Fruitvale electric line north to Leamingburg then west through Fruitvale toward Cowiche valley. The project is not immediate but curves indicate construction may be soon.
Mrs Laura Ann Case aged 61 mother of nine was declared insane by Commissioner Ward on Tuesday and ordered removed to Medical Lake. Physicians recommend good nursing and believe mental and physical health can be restored despite her illness and hallucinations.
A. N. Sayre of Tacoma discovered a prehistoric town in southern Oregon. The ruins will be moved bodily to Seattle for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition next year.
McRae and Branigan, Seattle grocers, obtained a writ of attachment for 870.62 against the Yee hotel building and Mrs. Bertha Johnson amid the financial troubles linked to her Seattle property. The claim involves possible Johnson realty interests and ranch holdings as the hotel sale to George Donald, Yakima National Bank president, is cited. The writ, issued by County Clerk Ward, does not affect the Yakima Hotel Company.
In contrast to a weeks ago tight labor market, laborers are now seeking work while contractors and farmers report easy access to help. The Milwaukee area shows a shift in hiring dynamics as demand and supply rebalance.
Miss Ethel Burns, a member of the city school faculty, contracted poison oak after handling a plant collection brought by students. She was taken to Green River Hot Springs for treatment and remains in a critical condition, likely unable to resume duties for a week or ten days. The teacher had asked pupils to bring flowers and leaves for botanical lessons.
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