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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
4
Taft and James J. Hill urge intensive cultivation to raise yields and preserve fertility. The North Yakima Information Bureau pushes for a large guest room network to host state fair visitors, with plans for 500 private rooms and 1000 people. Public playgrounds to curb youth gangs gain support as part of community education and safety.
Visitors returning from the Pendleton Round Up say the city failed to accommodate the large crowds with hundreds left without lodging or other provisions. The report hints at deeper strain on local services.
Preparations are underway for a state fair exhibit to illustrate the playground association movement in North Yakima and surrounding areas. The article notes the movement’s rapid nationwide appeal and broad citizen support as it links public playgrounds to child education.
Twenty years ago Yakima politics centered on locating the capital with Republicans presenting Capitol and Straight Republican tickets. In North Yakima precinct Capitol won 160 to 90. C. E. Smith became lessee of Hotel Yakima, previously with major inns in Indianapolis New York Chicago and Monterey. Edward Whitson returned from Tacoma praising Yakima’s exhibit and plans to return after selling property. He noted artesian water may be found nationwide and Yakima could become a prime western coast living spot.
A local note reports a group calling itself the Independent Band of Independent Daughters attempted to extort money from parents. They cruised with two city prisoners on Tuesday, sizing up Levi Lovell before fleeing and leaving their keeper idle. Judge Weed of Pasadena, Cal., questioned the case's justification.
The list of speakers and guests for the upcoming democratic blow-out in Spokane includes Hon. J. T. Eshelman M. G. Wills Dudley Eshelman W. A. Cox Joseph Baxter Matt Bartholet BE M Reed Fred Miller Sam Winsor and Please Bounds.
Estimates ranged from 500 to 1000 as Indian hop-pickers swarmed into town on Sunday. Merchants reported satisfied business and the crowd created a lively, picturesque scene with some in bright clothing and one elder in full war dress with feathers.
J Lovell Smith and E M Reed shot a wild duck on Yakimea avenue Wednesday night. The bird, a foreign species, Marshall McMurtry calls a great northern diver from Hudson Bay country.
The writer argues many so called tramps will work if given a chance and recalls that misfortune or illness drives many into roaming. It notes proposed New York legislation by Hon. L S Chanler for a state farm to employ able bodied hoboes for board and a start, and cites Switzerland and Cleveland as models for labor programs.
A critical piece condemns Philadelphia’s machine politics under Mayor Reyburn. It argues the city’s administration pressurizes staff to back his mayoral candidate, demands resignations, and mirrors old world governance by favoring office seekers over efficiency. It calls for reform toward businesslike city government.
The piece argues that municipal elections cannot be separated from party platforms and warns that disconnecting local government from party policy harms job seekers and incumbents, urging continued public spirit in elected offices.
The article argues that national business sentiment dominates the economy, not fundamental conditions. It notes unrest from tariff politics and corporate investigations, with courts delaying activity. It says readjustments have begun and optimism grows as pessimism fades and business waits for a signal to proceed.
North Yakima business men form a information bureau to match visitors with rooms and assure fair treatment during the fair week. The note urges cooperation from room owners and notes funding limits for necessary city improvements like pavement recoat before freezing weather. It also cites antisemitic accusations around Stolypin’s assassination and condemns Russia’s social unrest and lack of a square deal.
In Tacoma the prosecutor seated many women on a jury to gauge susceptibility to emotional influence. The verdict ruled guilty on first ballot, showing women did not swing beyond calm judgment. The piece links this to publicity for a state fair and regional immigration and homesteading interests.
The narrator argues New England and the solid south back Taft for renomination, with Pacific coast states also on his side. The battle will center in insurgent Middle West states if Taft tests opposition, reflecting public sentiment at the time.
A newspaper column urges public vigilance for better roads as new officials take office and the Yakima valley sits on major rail lines and a national highway. It notes the era’s hot topics from fair naming accuracy to combating Russian thistle with timely road drag work and civic action.
The Washington Herald notes the goldenrod’s bloom sparks division among readers with some praising its beauty while others call it a weed.
A published notice lists unclaimed letters at the North Yakima post office dated September 16 1911. It names numerous individuals including Mrs Edith Becker Mr Henry Bruton Miss Frances B Cozza and many others and notes one cent due on each advertised letter with a request to mention the advertised list.
H A Shandy official caretaker of the Lake Kachess storage dam departs to take a government position in Naches City. He was a popular figure among the small colony of government employees and acted as their de facto mayor.
A fragment from Pathfinder quotes a young boy and his mother’s grim line about drowning kittens. The exchange shows a stark, dark mood with implied tragedy.
Los Angeles September 18 A warrant charges John R Harrington a Chicago attorney allied with the McNamara defense with contempt for refusing to answer grand jury questions. He is said to work for Olaf Tveitmoe in San Francisco as the State Building Trades council official.
Granger report 14 Holstein Friesian cattle prepared by H C Davis for exhibition at the state fair in North Yakima. All are animals bred by Davis, with many cows not exhibited to favor Yakima valley stock. The exhibit centers on heifers, with several young bulls and one dairy test cow. The oldest two year bull is unusually large and impressive. Some heifers also show notable development.
Halifax Sept 18 E L Bor den opposition leader makes final appeal to Canadians to vote against reciprocity. He frames the issue as deciding the future destiny of Canada and appeals to Liberals and Conservatives alike as a citizen rather than a party leader.
Trials of speed will headline the state fair with open riding events starting next Monday. The two year olds from the Futurity at the fair grounds July 4 will race with owners Grant M Lowenstein Ed Armitage Farmer Schott Peter Fryatt Charles Gagnon Dr Harvey William Osborn Miss Venus Al Manning and Ahtanum among the top finishers. Ahtanum was last due to disqualification by judges though speed was not the issue.
Judge Grady grants divorce to Mrs. Ruth Gilbert Pratt from Dr. Harry B. Pratt in Superior court. Custody of their son Gilbert awarded to Mrs. Pratt.
Flour prices drop up to ten cents per sack on Yakima Best Prosser and Dutch Mill brands as harvest winds down. Tomatoes and several fruits ease slightly while meat prices hold. Local market lists Cheeses eggs and produce with mixed adjustments across brands and items.
The State Fair management urges rapid entry submissions for stock and exhibits. Supt. L V Hanson reports ample butter stock for dairy judging. Carpenters prepare display rooms while 100 workers ready the grounds. Secretary Pace travels to secure attractions including an ostrich show, Schones aerialists, Wanda and trained animals, Odell the bee wizard, balloon races, and Ferullo’s 60 piece band.
At Yarmouth Town Council a proposal was tabled to bar donkey rides along the seafront for riders over 178 pounds, aiming to ensure safety and animal welfare on the popular attraction.
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