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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
The Yakima Herald announces publication by the Herald Publishing Company with George N. Tuesley as manager. It lists mail handling in North Yakima Washington, notes second class mailing, weekly Wednesday issues, and advertising subscription rates available on request.
The Yakima County Republican slate is praised as superior across offices from prosecuting attorney to county commissioners. Candidates include J Lenox Ward, Wilbur Crocker, A W Barr, Frank Bond, Dr. David Rosser, and others with emphasis on experience, conservative administration, and broad local support across Yakima valley communities.
Governor Hughes counters the Bryan platform claim that trusts can be curbed by prohibiting a single company from controlling more than 59 percent of any U S consumption. He argues such limits would clash with patent law which grants a complete monopoly of sale for products produced under a patent.
A brief, satirical note frames a well known political moment as a joke, reflecting public sentiment toward party leadership and policy debates with pointed humor. The item underscores enduring frustrations and the humor people find in partisan dynamics.
A political appeal argues that a Taft presidency will ensure strong foreign policy and protection for Americans abroad. It claims Roosevelt is equally respected and warns foreign-born voters to consider international protection when voting on November 3.
Yakima county Republicans finalized their primary slate on September 8 with capable, trusted men for county and legislative roles. Voters this year show strong party cohesion, while Democrats and Prohibition candidates rely on defections to win. Indications suggest GOP voters will not desert the ticket.
The city council approved a 13.95 mill tax rate on Wednesday. Taxpayers may object to the higher levy but officials say the move funds a floating debt not charged to the city’s credit and shifts the municipality to a cash basis. The change is expected to save money for taxpayers over time despite the current increase.
A St. Paul business leader, D. A. Mudge, argues Bryan’s candidacy should be taken seriously during the campaign. He says once Bryan is out of the field the threat to business would lessen, urging businessmen to back Taft and Sherman to safeguard prosperity.
A. S. Caton of Olympia spoke at Yakima's courthouse Tuesday to a crowd of about 59, including women and children. The prohibition candidate for governor argued liquor reform, condemned party inertia, and predicted his own election while praising Maine’s prohibition results and contrasting them with eastern centers. He noted liquor interests control major parties and favored pooling audiences with Senator Piles, who did not agree.
Guill and Rubin Cllige promote The School of Quality on Tenth and Morrison in Portland Oregon. Principal A P Armstrong LL B notes two floors 65 by 100 feet and 20000 dollars of equipment. The school claims superior instruction and urges ongoing effort to win out. Open year round with flexible admissions and free catalogues. References available from banks newspapers and businesspeople.
W S Huxtable, candidate for state senator, declared if he led the state fair commission he would not allow a saloon to operate for a week without a license and would shut down the worst gambling den. Dr Webb, a presidential elector on the prohibition ticket, added remarks.
Theodore Weisberger and Spokane associates win a major railroad project in Spokane. Plans call for a large concrete retaining wall in the city center to be built in spring. The contractor says details will be released later and the job is his largest concrete contract to date.
Tennant and Miles have built three five room bungalows on South Sixth avenue in a month. Capitol Hill development is expected to grow with about two dozen homes by the firm. Other builders plan similar bungalows as the city sees a building surge to house increasing arrivals.
Women’s clubs hosted a Tuesday reception at the Commercial club parlors with pink cosmos and roses. The program featured Mrs. Mary Henry Rossiter and Mrs. Grace Barrett Robertson, readings, a vocal solo by Mrs. Frank Horsley, and refreshments served by a host of members. Serene Art Club met at Miss Frances Townsend’s studio on 111 South Nadjes avenue for an afternoon class.
Recap of local gatherings includes an Art club meeting on Tuesday with discussions on the utility of art and a note of the next meeting on November 2 at Miss Townsend's studio. Also covered are the Cooper Stewart wedding at 115 Seventh Avenue North and various social events hosted by Potlatch Club, Degree of Honor, and birthday festivities with children in attendance.
Mrs. James Sanders, long ill, died Tuesday morning at the Sanitarium. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The Sanders home is on Roosevelt Avenue.
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