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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
1
A gang of four masked robbers entered a vegetable farm dwelling at dusk, tied four Chinamen to bedposts, and looted the house taking $100 in cash, two gold watches, and a revolver. One victim was burned slightly by a sack ignited near his head. no arrests yet. Nearby, wrestling rivalries and sheriff movements fill local notes with several court and arrest updates.
A local advertisement urges readers to shop at Barton’s now to save money, noting the store is on a side street and positions itself as a budget option for customers.
The county general tax levy is set at 17 mills a reduction of one mill from last year while the road levy remains at 3 mills. Three supervisors will be chosen after the board consults with constituents, likely by November 2 at an adjourned meeting. Bridges will be built over Sunnysine canal near Zillah and at the Glade, with a Nelson bridge protection contract to follow. The Ladies Musical Club met at Mrs C E Connor’s to begin the year with a Schumann program and work plans. The next meeting is October 22 at Mrs Murchie’s. St Michaels Guild plans a Chrysanthemum Show bazaar featuring a Five Senses tableau and Bachelor’s Reverie.
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