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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
4
The readable portions describe a city street scene with mentions of a building, a tail or lineal phrase, and various unclear references to the venue, address, and possible renovations. Names and exact details are obscured, leaving only scattered fragments.
The Northwest Painters Decorators and Paperhangers conference met in North Yakima with about 40 delegates. Officers elected included F. C. Lowe Seattle as fifth vice president and J. F. Clark Tacoma as labor federation delegate. A three course banquet at Calumet followed a day of business at the Pacific hotel.
The city purchased 20 acres of Capt. Thomas land along the Yakima river for a park and future septic tank and crematory. Price was about $1,000, with $700 in taxes. sewer line already runs through the land, making the site worth more than its cost. City had previously planned $5,000 in improvements over five years. The purchase will be paid in two weeks.
The North Coast railroad shifts Chief Engineer Pittman’s office from North Yakima to Spokane in a few days while retaining staff in Yakima. Construction gains momentum in the Tekoa branch as contractors are told to push work with added vigor. President Strahorn visited the city Sunday but departed before meeting.
On opening day 1350 boys and girls enrolled in public schools, 244 in the high school and 1106 in the grades. Overcrowding strained staff as officials predict continued increases through December. The Fairview school opened, praised for space and modern facilities. The Columbia building looked transformed, with widened stairways and new heating. the Central building houses the high school while other grades are split. An 84 pupil class at the Barge school exceeds its 40 capacity, prompting a move of portable classrooms from Leamingsburg to Barge to add space.
L Stedman was assaulted on South Third street Sunday evening, robbed of a solid gold Waltham watch, and knocked unconscious. Police think the same culprits who entered Edwin M. Smithers at 213 South Third street Sunday night stole 195 dollars and 100 dollars value of jewelry, entering through a front window while the family was away. Items include a gold watch chain, bear tooth, silk fob, skull ring, quartz ring, various rings, a gold nugget, and a pearl set stick pin.
The district teachers annual gathering in the city was cheerful with school board members present. They praised past work and predicted a successful year. Superintendent Reed welcomed the group and urged happiness and confidence. A follow up meeting of principals and supervisors reported strong pupil interest and teacher cheerfulness.
Old Yakima resident Sam J Cutting formerly with Wallace Coburn Hardware wed Miss Jessia Giberson in Channing Texas a few days ago confirming a new state for the couple.
Edward Jones faced a reduced charge after initial breaking into Lieslie grocery on First street. Judge Taggard fined him twenty dollars yesterday as the charge was amended to a misdemeanor.
North Yakima teachers attended a reception at Senator Walter J. Reed’s home on North Ahtanuma avenue. Supt. Reed and Theodore Steiner hosted with board members and wives assisting. Drs. Rose and Mrs. W. M. Watt spoke for women’s clubs. Miss Anthon, Miss Dunham, and Miss Jones responded. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Steiner and others.
The Golden Gate Mining Company moved its office Friday from Cle Elum to North Yakima. J. D. Cornett becomes secretary and treasurer succeeding J. S. McMinnimee. President J. D. Medill cites stockholder concentration in North Yakima and says operations can be better managed from there.
Paris Green priced at 80 cents per pound at Coffin Bres. location with sale terms listed.
Northwest Light & Water adds dozens of new city lamps and expands mains. Councilman Armbruster proposes ordinances to revoke the company franchise citing neglect of service pressure, mains expansion, and meter issues. Critics warn the measure could leave the city without water.
Special services mark St Michael’s Day September 29 at North Yakima church. Organized in 1888 by Rev Dr R D Nevins who may preach if well. The day also marks the 25th anniversary of the Rev Bywater’s ordination to the ministry, the current rector.
Walter Rowe of the Natches valley sold bi week pears to a commission house, receiving 93 dollars and 76 cents. He says that beats hops some.
North Yakima prepares for the Painters Association of the Northwest meeting to elect officers and discuss representation for western states. Delegates from Seattle Portland Takoma Spokane Vancouver B C and North Yakima join about 35 attendees to consolidate unions and boost regional interests. Fred Berg of St Cloud Minnesota visits and reunites with Henry Schlosstein, longtime First Street restaurateur, after sixteen years.
The North Yakima case tests a new statute barring enticing a girl under 18 from home for any unlawful purpose. A 15 year old was involved, and the law’s validity may hinge on whether enticement required an unlawful aim. The piece urges clarifying age of consent policy to prevent further legal confusion.
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