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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
5
Publication details for the Yakima Herald of North Yakima Washington, date Wednesday September 6 1906. Advertising rates are listed for various time spans with subscription options and prices. The page identifies publisher Merand Publishers Co and manager N Tursey.
North Yakima residents face a fundraising decision as the YMCA plans loom. With 25 900 subscribed and 5 750 spent on a site, about 16 000 more is needed plus nearly 10 000 for final costs. The Herald urges full support to build the needed facility without delay.
Spokane voices call to promote the state fair in North Yakima during the week of September 17. The piece argues no conflict with the Interstate Fair, notes plans for expanded preparations, and predicts crowded exhibits as central Washington community spirit supports fairs in agriculture fruit and stock.
A Republican county convention is scheduled at North Yakima Washington on September 15 1908 at 10 a m to nominate a full county ticket for the November 6 1906 election and to elect 21 delegates to the state convention in Seattle. Primaries to pick delegates alternates and a committeeman will be held in all precincts on September 8 1996 with designated hours and locations. Precincts entitled to representation include Ahtanum Cowiche and others listed.
By order of the Republican County Central Committee Z. Y. Coleman, Attest Chairman M. Hauser, Secretary North Yakima Washington August 21 1806 10 precincts listed for wards and towns including North Yakima Zillah Selah Sunnyside and Toppenish with precinct details and official seal not shown.
The Washington State Fair draws 1000 tickets issued as Tacoma boosters plan to sell more. Tacoma and Seattle will send large exhibits and excursions for record attendance. Seattle day is September 20 with Reiss carnival acts and horse events drawing big crowds.
Miss Clara Graham and Miss Bessie Hall hosted a informal reception for Miss Hattie Pugsley of Seattle at the Graham home. Japanese lanterns decor, white frocks, palms, and fruit punch greeted about eighty guests in a season opening social event.
The Superior Court opens with Judge Rigg back from vacation to hear condemnation suits by North Coast Railway against Northern Pacific Pat Mullins and four others. Contempt cases from Ahtanum valley and probate matters loom large with no jury likely till October. Murder trials for two Indian defendants, Shebast and Black Moustache, face delays. Frisco Kid and a jailed colored woman await trials for assault and robbery respectively. Wade Lilly to be sentenced for hammer assault on a Granger resident after illness delayed his prior sentencing.
Educational exhibits from Washington State College Pullman Spokane high school Cheney Normal school and other state schools will be featured at the Spokane fair September 24 to October 6. Highlights include civil engineering drawings chemistry illuminated transparencies agriculture livestock grain and vegetable displays botany zoology and entomology spraying methods machine and gas engine designs mining and metallurgy and domestic economy with cookery and sewing demonstrations.
Mrs. Mary H. Walters of Columbus Ohio, nearly starving from a weakened stomach and nerves, credits Electric Bitters with rapid improvement and a complete cure after useless drugs failed. Guaranteed by C. C. Case, druggist.
The YMCA building committee and board members reviewed the latest architect plans with Gauntt and Turner. They agreed to a final full-board vote Friday evening. the four floor design includes locker rooms, a swimming pool, manual training, gymnasium, auditorium seating for about 3800, offices, and a top floor with bedrooms and planned handball court.
The national irrigation congress in Boise debates drawing vast public domain from entry for forest reserves or water conservation for irrigation. Sen Heyburn and Rep Reeder clash in sharp exchanges while Heyburn is hissed at times. A gospel meeting tent on Venus and Yakima avenues hosts nightly talks by R Deyo and J D Wilkins with W H Rice assisting.
The friends of L. D. Humphrey of Nob Hill announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner of the Second District. He seeks the Republican county convention’s nomination to be held at North Yakima on September 15 1906 and at all times to follow its will and wishes.
Candidate Ida H Bruff declares intention to run for Yakima County prosecuting attorney subject to Republican convention. He outlines humble origins in Kentucky and lengthy public service, inviting voters to investigate and decide if a more competent candidate is available. He notes Washington residency and seeks support from the electorate with a courteous closing.
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