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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1906
Page
7
The Yakima Herald urges subscribers with outstanding balances to pay within thirty days. Managers note many readers owe back payments and ask settling ar rears by check or postal note. The paper emphasizes they do not du n patrons and that the date beside the name shows paid-to time.
The list presents candidates for county offices including Samuel Cameron, Lee A. Johnson for Representatives and Hal Webber for Sheriff along with Lee Tittle, Ira M. Krutz, Wilbur Crocker, R. K. Nichols, J. W. Sindall, J. A. Jacobson, W. D. McIntyre, P. Frank, D. A. McDonald and WM. Lemay for various posts.
An editorial argues money supply grew by 50 percent in ten years and links price rises to industrial expansion and speculative demand. It notes higher interest due to money demand, cites wheat and cotton sector growth, and foresees housing and transport needs while warning against slowing the expansion. The piece contrasts U.S. wealth growth with European alarm over the trend.
Mr Clinton, manager of D S Johnston Co in Tacoma, received a telegram authorizing a $500 Kimball piano gift to the Y M C A. The firm head Mr Johnston supports the association and the piano is to be donated without any conditions.
The Yakima county Republican ticket earns praise for Johnson and Cameron. Johnson’s honest, proven record in the state assembly is highlighted as a major asset for finishing a key state project. Cameron, a successful Yakima businessman with diverse farm interests, is urged for his steady advocacy of local industries.
Government figures released by the printing office show a rise in the nation’s population from 230 million in 1900 to near 300 million today. Chickens number high, with over 6 million turkeys and more than 5 million ducks and geese, while per-year chicken consumption is noted by experts.
An advertisement invites readers to shop for wool and cotton blankets shoes overshoes rubbers and a full line of groceries at satisfactory city prices. It emphasizes cold weather relief through affordable goods and highlights a wide product range.
The article notes 300 million fowls surpass the number alive at once due to storage and carryovers. It argues the common barnyard chicken, not the eagle, should be the national symbol as poultry demand grows. It praises chicken farming as low capital, profitable, suitable for women and families, with high prices boosting farm incomes.
Three white men and two Indians faced the police court Tuesday on various charges. Wiley McGinnis, accused of attacking Indians on the street, admitted striking an Indian twice and was fined $10. John Maloney and Thomas Marsh pleaded guilty to drunkenness with Maloney admitting he was from Lewiston, Idaho. Taylor Mertin and Joe Will’s, both Indians, pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined $5 each. all were described as from Fr. Simcoe and shown thrift.
Congressman Jones defends his record, says he favors all the people of the state, and has been a friend to labor. He opposes Gompers on extending the eight hour law to the Panama Canal and argues American labor will not work there. He predicts re election and notes labor factions diverge on the issue.
Foley Co of Chicago brands Honey and Tar as the trusted throat and lung remedy. The note warns that many imitations use similar names and urges customers to seek the genuine in the yellow package sold by North Yakima Drug Store operated by A. D. Sloan at 102-104.
Moana from Australia brings Fiji news of the wreck of the Australian inter island steamer Yaralla on a reef near the Fiji islands. Passengers were landed safely.
Evidence showed favoritism to managers of the Kansas City Elevator of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad in granting reduced grain rates. A rule from the Kansas City board of trade threatened expulsion for dealing with irregular grain men. Members allegedly conspired to fix prices and the Grain Dealers Association threatened to boycott board of trade members who bought from farmers. The interstate commerce commission hearing, begun yesterday, will continue in Omaha tomorrow.
Chicago police report actress Margaret Leslie was murdered at the Palace hotel last Thursday. Theatrical manager Herbert B. Nicholas was arrested and confessed aiding the murder with drug clerk George Leopold as an accomplice. The motive was robbery. Nicholas claims Leopold helped plan and carry out the crime.
A suspect named Leopold assaulted a woman by choking her into unconsciousness and placing a chloroform towel over her, after she removed jewelry valued at $2000. The incident occurred as they fled, with Nicholas later arrested due to his pursuit of the jewelry.
In Los Angeles a revolt among New York Life Insurance policy holders grows over the administration ticket. Many recipients report ballots with only administration candidates marked, sparking indignation and plans for a mass meeting to protest.
A. T. MacKenzie of Pittsburg pinned down a choking man, Thomas E. Ross of Dayton, at the Arcade hotel in Springfield Ohio. A Philadelphia man struck Ross on the back as MacKenzie held him head downward. the back pounding and position saved Ross from danger. He credits MacKenzie with saving his life.
Arlington message details Jay Stewart a 10 year old boy weighing 70 pounds who drove six horses and ran his father's header for the harvest. He joined after asking for the job as help due to high wages for regular hands and proved capable with harvest finished. Mr Stewart notes grain yield surpassed expectations.
Woods county officers seek a gray horse drawn covered wagon heard moving north about 3 a.m. a girl about a week old was found alive in a valise at the Skidmore front yard, covered with ants. The infant had clothing, medicine, baby food, and a nursing bottle.
Nearly a million school children in Polis extraction areas of the eastern German provinces refuse to attend classes. They protest government attempts to enforce German language use, objecting especially to it in religious services.
The California completed a sea endurance test after two hours at over twenty three knots, then returned to port for repairs due to a defective bearing. A second trial is scheduled for Thursday.
Olympia reports urgent inquiries for legal advice and telegraphic responses from Benton and Garfield counties about placing tickets on official ballots for the general election. At Prosser the Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney declined the nomination as the convention failed to authorize filling the vacancy.
Chairman J W Gallicothe seeks advice on filling a vacancy by petition of 300 names or extra Republican convention. The Independent party disrupts by crossing tickets. County Attorney Harris on whether to discard the ticket. Auditor told to list the ticket on ballot, placing endorsed candidates on the first ticket if they give no choice.
Herman Thompson, the man who attempted to assault Callie Belle Caine, is serving a 20 year term at Pratt's Mines penitentiary. He was brought to Montgomery court, pleaded guilty, and was quickly transferred by a special train to the penitentiary to avoid lynching mobs.
A card certifies all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing and heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and consumption, with no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package sold by North Yakima Drug Store, A. D. Sloan, Prop.
Washington October 28 news confirms cabinet reshuffle with George B Cortelyou as secretary of the treasury George Von L Meyer postmaster general Charles J Bonaparte as attorney general Victor H Metcalf to head navy and Oscar S Strauss to lead commerce and labor Moody to retire January 1 Shaw March 4 Strauss noted as first Hebrew cabinet member a merchant diplomat and author in the spotlight.
Over thirty contraband Japanese were landed in Canada by the schooner Susan Maru and arrested. At least fifty more are believed at large. The captain confessed ninety six Japanese were aboard. The plan aimed to smuggle coolies into Canada but was bungled by the Japanese.
R K. Short was shot to death last night through his home window in Hugo I T. in the presence of his wife and children. Bloodhounds traced the trail to K C Adams whose house they sought to enter. Adams, formerly Short’s partner in the butcher business, was arrested over a disputed financial settlement.
A Tucson source reports that a well known Tucson citizen was told in Nogales that Salcido and other revolutionists who left Arizona were taken to Hermosillo and executed, despite official denials.
Philadelphia observers report May or Weaver halted further production of The Clansman following a Negro demonstration in front of the Walnut Street theater. The theater management plans to petition the mayor to restrain interference, with court action set for tomorrow.
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