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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
10
Commissioner Lyons objected to raising Chief Hauser salary noting he should stay at the central fire station. Councilman Mull countered that Hauser arrives at fires promptly, aided by a cab call at his own expense. The raise was granted to the chief.
Firemen receive a salary hike with Chief and Assistant Chief at 100 and 85 dollars monthly while general firemen gain 5 dollars. Street Superintendent Ed Lyons sought 100 dollars but the council blocked the raise. Councilman Shaw defends Lyons amid questions about horse care and morning hitching.
The Yakima Trust company reports a partial statement up to October 21 with four strong indicators. Deposits total 383,902.22, with cash and exchange 11,411.28 and a permanent reserve 41.5 percent, more than twice the legal requirement. The last statement on September 15 showed deposits of 240,636.67.
Horse owner Dr Goodenough entertains his uncle Dr Frederick F Ellis wife and daughter of Hamilton Montana Dr Ellis owns Don Fulano a horse of human intelligence North Yakima public will soon have the privilege of seeing him show at an event
City council discusses opening streets in Selah and North Yakima with grade and sidewalk projects. A Chestnut Street crossing to NP line is eyed to ease heavy Yakima Avenue traffic. Routine items include a Davis claim dispute, walk grants on D Street and 11th Avenue, Spruce Street works, and a conduit project on Sixth Avenue under Yakima.
Spokane Oct. 19. A lecture on Matrimony urged women to embrace marriage and domestic life. Rev. Newton N. Riddell called for less fashion focus and more readiness for wifehood and motherhood. A group of former Illinois residents in Yakima discussed forming an Illinois club with yearly reunions and social events. The list includes H. M. Gilbert J. L Hughes Prof. B. F. Barge Ed Van Brandt and others.
Attorney General John D. Atkinson rules Section 12 of the direct primary act allows any properly registered voter to participate. He notes existing voter registration laws remain in force and cites Ballinger's code 4790 to compute deadlines. Registration ends November 12, 1907, six days before the municipal primary on November 19, 1907.
If you have a good watch that needs repairing take it to Otto Nei gen the watchmaker No. 7 North Second street. 84-¢
City council will meet in adjourned session at 7 30 PM to decide next year's levy. The estimate is not yet prepared and assessment is complex due to bonds and areas relocated, making exact taxation uncertain.
W J Bryan spoke in New York delivering three addresses including a large Cooper Union talk on Democracy of Today. He was enthusiastically received with frequent applause as he addressed Dewitt Clinton high school students and striking telegraphers during the day.
David Parker of Fayette New York recounts losing a foot at Gettysburg and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after years of stomach trouble. He boasts the tonic as the best medicine and worth more than $500 in his view. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a grand tonic for the aged and for female weaknesses with strong claims of body-building benefits. Sold by C C Case, druggist, 50 cents.
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