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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
The Yakima Herald, published by Herald Publishing Company in North Yakima Washington, announces Wednesday issues with advertising rates on request and subscriptions priced at one year three months six months and fifty cents for a short term.
The North Yakima school board proposes an optional advanced curriculum in practical and analytical agriculture. It emphasizes physics botany and chemistry related to farming and soil and water analysis with lectures from local dairymen horticulturists and farmers. The program aims to educate all pupils in agricultural theory and profitable soil management.
A prominent Democrat on the street endorses Lee A Johnson to represent eastern Washington in Congress. He argues Johnson has a solid legislative record on irrigation and should replace Jones, asserting the county and North Yakima need strong men in both houses to advance regional interests.
Governor Hughes of New York, famed for his candor, openly backs Judge Taft for president. He argues Taft is the right man and his support signals firm party alignment without wavering. His Youngstown address clarifies New York Republicans' view that Taft should secure the nomination.
North Yakima has surged to the front among northwest cities with strong home spirit. The article notes the rapid rise and questions whether loyalty fuels growth, introducing labor leader C. O. Young as a key figure in the discussion.
The Walla Walla Statesman notes a hostile reception for Congressman Jones in Yakima as residents battle to express opposition to a public figure. The piece defends a citizenry's right to advocate for or against leaders, highlighting community pride and local ambition.
Policeman Mathis argues that a deplorable condition among some city youths exists. North Yakima may be typical of cities of its size but the revelations will surprise many parents. He assigns much blame to parents and urges decisive action to guide boys and girls before it is too late.
A. J. Splawn led democrats for governor in Yakima county but Democrats totaled 148 votes in North Yakima while Republicans drew 1,000 more. The disparity prompts questions about cross party voting and the meaning of the primaries.
Voter tallies from Yakima County show an immense Republican ticket, but partial returns are all that can be reported. The results remain in doubt for several days, though early figures indicate voting trends.
J Dr Boyle of Pittsburg visiting North Yakima praises local growth during a European tour. He notes paving street cars and new business blocks as signs of prosperity, observes increased shipping, and outlines plans to spend the winter in Pasadena after a year abroad.
To these planting orchards this season I will plant and guarantee a full stand to start growth for about the same price paid ordinarily. Trees will be thoroughly inspected and pruned before setting. Telephone 4791. ERNEST A. BROWN O. Box 875.
The Frances Willard W C T VII debate at Westminster Presbyterian church Tuesday discussed if granting woman suffrage would bless the nation. Edythe Smith Cora Green and Myrtle Roberts spoke for the affirmative while Mary Yeager and Sayler argued the negative. The crowd applauded the speakers. the program was well received and the collection yielded a neat amount for the church.
In Rockford two miles from town a would be robber attempted a holdup on the Fairfield road. James Smith fled when a wild horse kicked the would be thief. Smith later found remains of the attempt and suspects confederates were involved.
J G Phelps Stokes the millionaire socialist from New York arrived in Spokane incognito and evaded a reception committee. He attended a planned lecture at a theatre but was unaware to local organizers and kept his visit low profile during the stay.
The British ship Franklyn arrives in Port Townsend with details of survivors from the Kasuga Maru bound from Kamo sake to Shikotan island. Seventy seven days at sea with no food or water as fog and disorientation left crew and passengers adrift. A destitute woman passenger reportedly gave birth during the ordeal.
Cashmere introduces three free buses to cover outlying districts and bring all school age children to the city building. Proposals circulate to extend rural free delivery toward Peshastin as rural telephone service improves, benefiting Cashmere ranchers and townsfolk.
J H T Smith a pioneer farmer and stock man shipped a carload of Berkshire hogs cattle and other stock to be exhibited at major fairs in Oregon and Washington including North Yakima and Spokane Interstate fairs. Delayed preparations kept him from the California circuit.
Lulland Babin College at Tenth and Morrison Portland Oregon promotes itself as The School of Quality with a $20 200 equipment two-floor facility large faculty and round the clock operation Open year round admits students any time and offers free catalogues with references from banks newspapers and local business leaders.
In Spokane a thief entered Mrs. Vincent wife of a prominent banker while she slept in room 252 at the Spokane hotel. She was struck a severe blow near the eye and the assailant escaped via a rear window. She recalls a man behind the light and a sudden scream before being overpowered. The incident follows other burglaries blamed on a single suspect who claims credit for seven robberies totaling about 225 dollars in loot.
Kennewick reports the Columbia River Clay Company opened the state’s first oil fired brick kiln. The process burned in five days using 160 barrels of oil, compared with 14 to 15 days and large coal and wood usage under the old method.
Bert Davis aged 20 known as the Bellingham Boy Prizefighter told city police he committed seven burglaries in Bellingham this summer. He estimates the loot at about 125 dollars in cash and goods.
Hundreds of Indians travel from British Columbia and the straits to Tacoma to pick hops. Many arrive by boat and camp along the waterfront, filling the area with new arrivals and activity.
Natsu Nakada sues for divorce alleging a 1906 Honolulu marriage and cruel treatment. She says she was beaten, forced to work, and drained of savings, taking refuge at a Japanese church mission. Judge Tallman halts access to a $425 bank deposit.
Fragmentary report notes a colored man named Sert Wavis aged 20 and familiarly known in a Bellingham area notice. Details are incomplete in the surviving text.
Dr C M Buchanan superintendent of the Tulalip Indian training school is transferred to the Traskell Indians school at Lawrence WA J E Wanders succeeds him after 16 years with Tulalip The county commissioners allocate 2160 for a county exhibit at the A Y P exposition Washington Oregon Traction granted franchise to operate six cars with a 3000 payment Critics note dynamite cap mishap causes Percy Trubshaw to lose his right hand Judge Reid rules Cascade Avenue assessment illegal as over the estimate
An advertisement cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for enlarged prostate and kidney disorders in men over sixty. Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri reports relief after two bottles, claiming improvement after years of trouble. A. D. Steans Drug Store is listed.
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