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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
3
The Tur Heravp announces a change in publication day from Thursday to Tuesday to better serve readers and advertisers. The editors emphasize loyalty of patrons and aim to keep the paper a vital community publication in North Yakima.
The Schley court of inquiry established that Admiral Schley is a greater American hero in the public mind than when the navy clique began to besmirch his character as a sea dog.
The present council manages city affairs economically though growth requires more spending. If expenses exceed last year it reflects necessary long postponed projects. Citizens expect improvements and will support extra funds next year only if spent wisely, not squandered.
The piece notes a Herato interview two weeks past that drew protests from both buyer and seller. It argues farm journals and many papers have published identical production and price figures, questioning why a local paper would conceal such facts amid the spud trade.
A column cites E G Peck urging a regional electric line to connect Sunnyside Outlook Zillah Parker and Moxee with North Yakima. The proposal is praised as a booster for city and valley growth and benefits to business and residents.
North Yakima residents have busy fall duties as a strong building boom develops. Lumber dealers struggle to meet demand due to railroad delays in transporting materials, yet the surge signals healthy growth and ongoing development in the area.
The Yakima valley continues its rising growth as new dwellings rise among sagebrush lots and exclusive neighborhoods. Twenty fine houses are under construction or planned for this fall, reflecting steady population inflow from the east and retiring farmers.
A letter from E. G. Peer urges sidewalk widening for wheelmen at the post office, stricter no parking rules, county records fire protection, rail spur and electric railway plans, a future four room school with expansion, and the addition of a truant officer to curb pupil absenteeism and district losses.
The article praises a Saturday evening minstrel performance, noting traditional blackface entertainment with well executed singing and comedy. It highlights the classic format, solid production by Haverley’s troupe, and overall audience satisfaction.
A Brune couple presented Cleopatra with mixed results as audiences stayed small. Mrs Brune delivered a strong Cleopatra at moments while Mr Brune’s Kephren and the production overall drew tepid response. The reviewer notes the performance lacked depth when supporting male roles failed to match the lead.
A critic notes that Mrs. Brune lacks the star power of her husband, claiming she cannot succeed as Cleopatra with him as the leading man and highlighting the difficulty of the role for her performance. It presents the tension over casting and audience appeal.
The play A Wise Woman by Wilfred Clarke comes to town with a strong reputation for Ethel Balch Marie Lamour and Frederic Murphy leading a talented cast. Clarke’s London Strand run of 238 nights is cited as proof of the show’s appeal.
A True Kentuckian by Kate Humme will be staged at Larson's Theater on Monday evening November 4. The play is praised as Humme's best effort with a heart warming tale of life in old Kentucky, strong characters, and frequent wholesome humor. Crowded houses and wide success mark its recent performances across the East.
Arthur Rinehart visits Seattle this week while Miss Verna Cox of Medical Lake and Stuart Humes, Seattle mayoral son, are in the city. Birth announcement for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis of Fairview reports a daughter born October 29, 1901. J. B. Clement and E. E. James establish photo and photographic gallery expansions. Town improvements include Shan no ditch work, street sidewalk changes, and a new Wasco bakery opening.
Miss Florence McWain, a recent high school graduate, now teaches district No. 41 in the Natchez valley with an initial class of forty pupils. Short & Liggett undertakers report a large shipment of coffins, including a royal purple style. Miss Lizzie Farmer hosted a party last Friday night with dancing and a late ride home.
Public notice from S E Aumiller as plaintiff against Maria L Williams in Yakima County Washington. It states delinquent taxes for 1892 93 94 95 on property in North Yakima with lots 1 2 and frac 3 block 189, seeks foreclosure of lien, and requires appearance or payment within 60 days after Oct 29 1901. Attorney W P Guthrie listed with North Yakima address.
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