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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
6
Yakima prepares for a landmark fruit day at the state fair opening next Monday. Local merchants plan elaborate displays led by the Yakima Hardware store showcasing a full miniature ranch stocked with diverse fruits. The publicity committee pledges a memorable event for residents and visitors.
An inquiry into the Standard Oil operation deepens as regulators examine practices of the ARD Company tied to the broader Standard Oil investigation. Officials review records and potential antitrust concerns while industry observers watch closely for any enforcement actions.
The report covers testimony on Standard Oil dealings including sale of Manhattan Oil to the Standard and share for share exchange of 970700 trustees certificates for Standard of New Jersey stock. It notes gaps in records and dates the liquidation period 1892 to 1902 and references Pratt Investment Company and Waters-Pierce. Also Chicago action over a 29.24 million fine requires six million bond to stay execution.
Fred Luster plans a county suit claiming owes him $5 per day as a nurse for his half brother G. M. Humphrey who fell ill with smallpox and was housed in the pest house after release from detention hospital. County health officials say Luster was well cared for with clothes and supplies. The report also covers trapshooting results from the Spokane Rod and Gun Club, listing winners and scores across amateur and professional events and noting Bellingham winning the state shoot.
A well known stockman A J Splawn drove his Hereford herd from the Cowiche ranch to the fair grounds yesterday. The O Donald bred cattle will be on exhibition during fair week and are expected to draw crowds of cattle enthusiasts to the event. The bull will be brought in soon.
Spokane Sept 17 The third annual Pacific coast handicap tournament under the interstate association begins at Natatorium Park with prizes including two silver trophies and two medals.
Miss Hazel Durall was elected manager of the high school girls basketball team Tuesday night. She served as manager last year and handled duties creditably.
Tim Kelly announces that his nursery businesses at North Yakima and Wapato, including North Yakima Nursery Company and Wapato Nursery Company, have been incorporated as North Yakima Nursery Company. Kelly serves as president and will supervise daily operations, aiming to sell only healthy stock and maintain true names.
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