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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
3
Last week the nation anticipated a recovery of the president yet the assassination cut short the rejoicing. On Saturday morning President McKinley died, altering jubilation into mourning as citizens from all walks place flowers and tears on his bier in sorrow for a great and good man.
The piece urges immediate congressional action to suppress anarchists. It cites Ira M. Krutz proposing harsh measures and a constitutional petition urging swift enactment. The tone seeks nationwide mobilization to criminalize anarchist acts and deter violence against officials.
A Yakima farmer reports strong crops and rising prices this year. He warns growers to save money for tough times, asserting favorable conditions and market trends reduce risk for now.
The Hand Book of Washington, an encyclopedia-like volume, is advertised by the Seattle Daily Bulletin. It covers nearly every city town county organization and major geographic features and mining data. It costs 50 cents.
Judge Hanford at Spokane heard the case of the Quaker doctors against North Yakima. The writ of habeas corpus favored Walton and the city ordinance was ruled void. The judge ordered costs and allowed amendment to the injunction case.
Report details Judge Hanford nullifying parts of the city ordinance while the Quaker doctors seek licenses and plan further legal challenges. City Attorney Snyder describes the current status, with injunctions dissolved and arrests possible under remaining sections. Protests continue as doctors test pharmacy and show license laws.
Mrs. Gordon wife of Dr Ralph N Gordon died at St Elizabeth hospital at noon Sunday September 15 1901 from typhoid fever aged 29. She came to the city four months ago as a bride and was married May 16 1901 in Abilene Kansas. Remains taken to Cincinnati for interment at Spingrove cemetery.
Mrs Lucy A Plumb wife of Prof F H Plumb principal of Central school North Yakima died in Appleton Wisconsin on September 13 1901 from typhoid fever aged about 43. She had left July 21 to visit her mother Mrs Mary Gillett and fell ill four weeks later. Funeral held in Gillett. She leaves a husband six children five daughters and one son. Mr Plumb will return with a sister to stay briefly with the family.
Fred R. Hart died at St Elizabeth hospital Sunday at noon September 15 1901 from typhoid fever aged 14 years 3 months 3 days He had been ill seven weeks and was recovering when a relapse occurred He was a student at Yakima High School and brother of Wm M Hart of I H Dills Co s store He came from Portland four months ago with his brother and sister Ada for Ada s health The remains were shipped to Portland for interment The death is noted as a loss by many young friends and described as a sweet disposition and bright mind
The six month old child of A J Smith of the reservation died at Yakima City on Tuesday morning September 17 1901.
Local shop announces new stock including McConnell 36-tf jackets and raglans plus steel ranges for wood or coal with high- closet complete. Also advertising vacuum fruit jars and prices around $26 at nearby Kleis & Sine ma's.
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