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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
1
An unclear newspaper fragment mentions Isboro Nebraska and a policing or political event at night. The text references a city, a medical issue, a public safety context, and a personal anecdote about recovery and decades of experience. Details are incomplete, with many garbled words.
City council and Yakima Valley Transportation company expected to reach an amicable settlement after Mayor Fechter vetoed an ordinance on the franchise. A mystery document seeks a definite understanding of extending the franchise so rails can be laid on main streets including Yakima avenue, with paving delayed until spring. The proposed agreement will be discussed at the next council meeting amid election period tensions.
A new glove design for men’s fabric gloves features a red white and blue stars and stripes motif. Used for parades on campaigns and patriotic wear, it sells 25 cents with the design, 15 cents without. The simple design suits cheap cotton goods and reflects ongoing patriotic sentiment.
A theater party hosted by the Boston store employer honored Mrs C L Claussen who leaves next week for the cast. After the play, a dinner was served at the cafe with twelve covers.
The Rev Geo C Giffen who led the Sunnyside Presbyterian church for over a year must quit preaching for a year due to ill health. He helped oversee church work including a new Mabton building. The Sunnyside and Mabton churches have called Rev Mr Hedges of Idaho to succeed him.
F. P. Crouch of Perry Oklahoma visits J. G. Hicks as a longtime neighbor and painter. He accepts a position with the Yakima Wall Paper and Paint Company and plans to become a resident of the city.
City officials and councilmen study placing city offices on the third floor of the county courthouse. The current city hall is condemned as unsanitary and near fumes from the fire department and jail. Finances limit a new building, but a county courthouse move seems likely and a resolution may be proposed at the next council meeting.
Mrs J T Bragg returned yesterday from Seattle where she had spent the past two months.
Mayor Fechter signed an ordinance to raise the North Yakima fire department to only two to four men, instead of increasing to fifteen as proposed. He stated that two hires would be made, but under no circumstances more than four, ending doubts in city hall.
Bud Jones was convicted in Mabton justice court under the new enticement law and fined 36 dollars. An appeal to the superior court was filed. Bert Ogel was acquitted of perjury in Prosser after swearing the girl was over 18. A habeas corpus action seeks custody of the Grewell girl. About 250 spectators attended.
Plans announce first time kindergartens connected with public schools. Miss Fletcher will run the Columbia kindergarten and Miss Bandli the Central one for children ages five and six. A board meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening. The Fairview building is nearly finished with tinted walls and seating installed in Modern addition.
Congressman Wesley L. Jones came home Tuesday morning after a trip to the Sound where he met Secretary Taft and delivered speeches. He voiced strong optimism about his senatorial bid and spoke at a Western Washington visit before heading to Toppenish for a business men's meeting.
BE. K. Smith of Fort Lupton Colorado toured the coast and valley regions and says he will return to invest and make his home here He expects to attract more Colorado investors to the area.
Two 11 year old girls Lottie Leslie and Clara McKever spotlighted Edward Jones as he broke into the Home Grocery at 412 South First Street. Deputy Roland A. Grant arrested Jones on a John Doe warrant after the girls guided him from a distance. Jones, held in jail, had threatened Mrs. Leslie and her daughter during the break in.
The Northern Pacific Railway sets a special rate of one and one third fare for the round trip from all main lines to Everett Washington for October 9 and 10. The rate applies on the certificate plan for the Washington State Liverymen’s association convention. Similar rates apply during the Washington state fair at North Yakima September 23 to 28.
Peter Bach of Fruitvale reports a check for 2137 from Thompson Fruit Co. for fruit from an acre and a half of four year old peach trees.
Mr and Mrs J F Coombs came home Monday from Seattle where they attended the photographers convention and school He says he is the guest in the country and a Tuesday trial showed he is not far off in the statement Brushed up on new wrinkles in his profession.
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