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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
A Washington discourse argues the fifty ninth and sixtieth Congresses enacted many measures protecting people from corporate greed, notes republican origins of reforms, and criticizes the Democratic Party for unstable monetary ideas and tariff reform. It warns about fiat money and free silver while predicting forthcoming tariff and currency debates.
Dell Fox, former county resident and Seattle real estate man, visits North Yakima after a year and a half away. He praises the paved streets and new improvements, notes streetcar impact, and urges more railroad development, including the North Coast railway, to boost property values.
The North Yakima fair week marked the best exposition of its kind in the northwest, showing central Washington’s belief in fairs and proving the state fair’s strong location. The piece urges a large winter appropriation to build proper buildings and improve crowd accommodations, arguing state support will ensure no rival in the United States.
Yakima county Republicans are urged by the county committee to contribute to the fall campaign fund. Party workers expect a positive response as they note the subscription of these numbers reflects strong support for the central organization.
The text argues small contribu tions place candidates under no obligation to any group except the citizenship and the party. It notes that campaign expense distribution and publicity of contributions push elections toward straight voter responsibility and broad accountability.
Yakima will be represented at the National Apple Show in Spokane in December. The effort aims to advertise Yakima country and secure first place for the valley’s apples, promoting a steady profitable market by proving Yakima growers produce the best apples on earth.
A New York noon meeting of the Commercial Travelers association featured John W. Armstrong, organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, declaring union workers favor Taft over Bryan. He cited workingmen’s support for safe business practices and factory laws as reasons for loyalty to Taft and the Republican party.
In North Yakima Senator Beveride says Col. Bryan often thinks wrongly and deserts platforms, while Taft is praised as a deep thinker who achieves mission success. The piece argues Americans will favor the consistently successful thinker over Bryan as Roosevelt’s successor.
The speaker praises William Howard Taft noting loyalty to high ideals broad sympathies and tested ability in judicial and administrative work. He cites Taft’s learning acquaintance with affairs respect for constitutional government and capacity to plan and direct reforms.
Senator Beveridge lauds William H Taft as Pilgrim wisdom made living fact and declares him tested and trusted in every realm of government. He calls Taft a skilled seaman and a proven statesman with enduring vision.
A week long carnival begins Saturday at Tieton hall to raise funds for a paid North Yakima baseball team for next season. Prizes include a $150 diamond ring, a $50 watch, and a $30 ring for top ticket sellers. Girls may sign up at Harry Fry’s drug store.
Pat Jordan, ex Democrat now Republican candidate for Yakima city constable, wagers $20 on his election win and offers odds to a Democratic friend. He says he left the Democratic party for votes and money, though he still praises its principles. He remains a longtime Yakima County resident and former county convention delegate.
Paris reports France, Britain, Russia and possibly Italy ready to act in unison to preserve peace and convene a Berlin signatories conference. Turkey’s mobilization risk and Bulgaria’s war mood raise fear of swift action at Constantinople. Letters claimed at close of business October 8 list numerous addressees.
Councilman Louis O. Janeck resigns from the city council to allow another resident to file for the Second ward council seat while he pursues the mayoral race. The resignation will take effect on December 1.
Guttl and Buin Oe Tenth and Morrison advertises a Portland school led by A. P. Armstrong LL.B. It occupies two floors with 65 by two feet, has $20,000 equipment, a large faculty, and offers continuous admission. It claims superior instruction and free catalogues with references from banks, newspapers, and local businessmen.
The Herald shows its prize piano at Sherman Clay Co. music rooms 19 North Third Street inviting contestants and friends to inspect. District listings name local participants across North Yakima and Yakima county with addresses and vote-building tips for the contest.
Lost on West Side on Thursday a man's saddle. Letters remaining in the post office at Selah for the month ending September 30 1908 list Emma Barnsdale Cora Buck Mr Buck F H M Campbell D J Moore Mary G Osoka K Miller and others.
Tacoma reports Frank H. Pilling, a Butte businessman, faced trial Tuesday for taking $17,500 from James R. Thompson via a forged prize fight scheme near Renton. Pilling presented a bank draft to Thompson claiming real estate purchase funds, but the draft bounced and led to his arrest.
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