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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
5
A September 9, 1903 editorial criticizes the concentration of wealth and autocratic influence held by a single billionaire. It argues such power threatens the republic more than labor unions and warns against dangers from concentrated moneyed control manipulating politics.
Believers in the Shamrock’s inherent fack face successive defeats of Shamrocks IT If and IL, shaking faith in the team’s stated prowess and future prospects.
The Herald appeals to readers in arrears on subscriptions to clear balances now, noting many dollars are outstanding and could assist the newspaper at a favorable time.
W Mott, general emigration agent of the Northern Pacific Railway, issues a handsome booklet titled Opportunities from his St Paul office. It outlines towns along the line and notes the department can supply further information on local business needs and locations not overcrowded.
Next Friday Spokane street car line will be turned over to women for one day. Receipts will aid St Luke s hospital. North Yakima street railway company is urged to follow the gesture.
Yakima county extends greetings to sister counties and the world, noting favorable prices for fruits, vegetables, hay, hops, and livestock this season. The average Yakima farmer is said to have money to burn this fall as multiple crops hit good markets simultaneously.
A proposition seeks for the navy department to buy Bremerton townsite and place it under direct control to simplify affairs. Property holders may hope for high real estate values, but the government could accept the plan if it yields employment opportunities.
Livingston dispatch reports Martin Zidmair, condemned for the Trail Creek killing of Geo Reider, died by his own hand in his cell before his scheduled hanging. The murder case had involved the condemned’s daughter and her mother, whose disgrace is cited as shaping public debate on juries and moral rights.
Edward Whitson president of Yakima Water Light Power Co cites rapid city growth and the need for costly system improvements as the reason for requesting an extension of the company franchise beyond the 1915 expiry. The note implies the city must ensure conditions similar to today to justify spending on upgrades.
Commission men and handlers push Yakima products amid feverish phone traffic. Apples slump to 75 cents a box while peaches lead demand at 45 to 60 cents. Pears dip to $1, grapes and prunes steady, potatoes scarce and green, hay market firm with active picking and good crop quality. hops early ripening may finish picking 7 to 10 days sooner.
Messrs Wyman Fraser received from Dubuque Iowa a carriage described as the finest and most elegant ever brought to central Washington. The new opera coach, finished in a style crediting the city and its owner E W Dooley, attracts many visitors who admire the vehicle and compare notes on its beauty.
At the regular meeting of the Merchants and Retail Grocers Association on Tuesday evening, F. M. Spain resigned as president and Stanley Coffin was elected as his successor. Spain becomes secretary and will serve as representative to the state convention in Everett next week, which meets Wednesday and Thursday.
School district No. 7 receives 27000 dollars from the state now held by the county for new buildings and furnishings. Arie Hoyer and W A Erwin place a pipe organ in the Presbyterian church. Erwin to sing a solo next Sunday. Ahtanum resident Mr Cobb narrowly avoids serious injury when his gun fires accidentally injuring hat brim and singeing his nose. Dr Gordon provides relief. John Michaels, tied to Yakima and Lake Ketchees, speaks of Tac to Lake Ketchees leisure and summer colony as a business figure in Yakima.
W K E Watkins moves to Ditter Bros dress goods department from Seattle. John Brucker of Fond du Lac visits with S J Brucker at Ditter Bros, seeking a new location. A horse left tied at the courthouse is seized for humane neglect. Congressman W L Jones returns from a Columbia River survey trip, disputing drowning reports from The Spokesman-Review.
Wanted 100000 dozen eggs by J F Phillips & Co at 22 South Second Street offering cash or trade. Also advertised: ranch to rent for 30 head cattle by J M Jayne, North Yakima.
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