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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
5
The Aberdeen fire toll spurs recovery chatter as officials vow rebuilds and local leaders urge civic participation in upcoming city elections. Western trust probes report canned meat preservatives amid food safety push. Turner marriage saga and boundary commission roles add national notes.
Northern Pacific railroad officials refused to be blackmailed by a gang demanding 50 000 dollars. Last week two attempts to dynamite trains were thwarted as authorities investigated the threat and pursued suspects.
Great Britain is deeply unsettled by fiscal policy as population grows at a Roosevelt-like pace while external trade shrinks. Politicians debate free trade and protection, echoing familiar campaigns from other nations.
The State Board of Medical Registration of Indiana has begun proceedings against two Eddy residents for practicing medicine without a license.
Notices from North Yakima and vicinity describe boxes of apples from Venus ranch, visits to Walla Walla fair, letters of administration for Jacob Hawn, storefront painting at H. H. Schott Co and New York store, and plans for stone building on Front street. Edits include marriage licenses, elections registration, a Rathbone sisters social, millinery sales, mining claims outlook, wrestling match with Chris Larson and James De Ray, and a Baptist Halloween carnival with a Japanese tea booth scheduled for October 30 31 and undecided venue.
Frank Winchell was ruled insane by a medical examining board and taken to Med ical Lake hospital by Deputy Edwards and Jack Kauffman. He remains under treatment for health and safety reasons. Dr A H Henry, new M E church pastor, settles at parsonage and begins duties. North Yakima church expects strong year. News notes include land improvements by John Rudkin and Coffin Brothers, irrigation work, and a push to develop Kennewick valley. A car of new machinery arrived at the sawmill north of town. Furnished rooms available near the Yaking hotel.
Clara Olive Alexander aged 16 died of diphtheria at her parents home in Yakima City on Oct 15. Thomas Kelly aged 70 died Oct 15 after 30 years in the region, survived by many relatives. Peter A. Donnelly aged 16 years 2 months 20 days son of Pat Donnelly of Cowychee died in the city last Thursday. interment in Catholic cemetery. J B Hawn aged 42 resident of Cowychee died last Thursday. buried in Tahoma cemetery.
Nellie M. Dent aged 40 died at the family residence in Wide Hollow on Friday October 16. J. W. Mase aged 31 died in the city in October.
A recently arrived resident from San Francisco died soon after seeking relief from consumption. the report notes illness history and arrival in the city for care.
Robert Findley aged 36 dies in the city on the 16th from tuberculosis while in service tending the sheep of William Hamilton.
Pearl Caines aged 15 died in this city on October 16. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Caines of Yakima City.
F. K. Hiscock sold 25 tons of hops to New York parties at 26 cents f. o. b. North Yakima, the best sale of the season and a market trend indicator. Augusta Roberts sues Harry Roberts for divorce through H. J. Snively. property interests were settled before Roberts left for Scotland. Wanted to rent an alfalfa ranch near North Yakima. respond to E. Hopkin, Dayton.
William Meister of the California Commission Company will be at Mattoon’s Stable North Yakima from October 25 to 27 to buy one car load of draft horses and mares. They must be sound true and in good condition weighing 1200 to 1600 pounds. Matched teams and blocky horses preferred. Two good drivers required.
Notice announces a special meeting of Old Union Ditch Company stockholders in North Yakima Washington on October 31 1903 at 2 p m to decide whether to form an agreement with the Yakima Water Light and Power Company to source all water and transfer the appropriation and to take further action to execute the agreement. Secretary John J Rudkin signs off for the board.
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