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25 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
1
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Ranchers of the Yakima valley push for organized marketing and distribution of orchard crops. They plan to build their own canning and evaporating plants to reduce waste and avoid reliance on outside buyers, aiming for a stable, profit‑oriented industry managed by growers themselves rather than competing against neighbors.
William Jennings Bryan, en route to Sacramento for the state fair, attacks Roosevelt on monopoly and trusts. He says Roosevelt would regulate trusts and accuses Democrats of preexisting positions, mocking the idea of stolen planks and urging issue alignment. He spoke at multiple events in Los Angeles before departure.
Yakima lodge No. 24 F and A M will dedicate its seven story Masonic temple on Yakima avenue Friday with 400 to 500 participants expected. Shriners from Afifi temple plan Thursday initiation at the temple club rooms, with 200 members arriving from Tacoma. Grand Master Frank N. McCandless will lead the dedication ceremony and a reception will follow with officers, committees, and a banquet for visiting Masons.
Jimmy Fitzgerald won the marathon held Sunday afternoon at the baseball park in a runaway race. He pressed Paul Westerlund early, then pulled away as Westerlund faded, finishing in 1 57 10 under rough track conditions and a cold wind. Victor Norman quit at the tenth mile due to stomach issues.
A group of Virginia boys and girls earned 13.78 dollars per pupil to cover a three day capital trip. They conducted garden plots at Driver Nor folk agricultural school under J B L De Jarnette. Dr P P Claxton praised real farming for funding the excursion and noted students profit from 25 to 100 dollars per patch.
Governor Wilson rode through rain to Scranton and other towns, addressing thousands at umbrella parades. He criticized Republican unity and argued Democrats seek government return to the people, noting sixteen years of party program and voter doubt in Pennsylvania.
Stanley Coffin notes he sold hogs worth nearly 2000 dollars from the Venus ranch fed on alfalfa with no special investment. He urges greater focus on Yakima stock potential. Coffin Brothers shipped a carload of young Lincoln ducks to Pendleton to be shown at the Pendleton fair this week.
The article notes a nationwide push by apple dealers to flood markets in 1912, lowering prices while producers hold fruit. State reports show a slight 1911-up trend but poorer quality. organized producer coalitions are urged to counter dealer pressure.
William Cree a fifty year old Indian was arrested in Yakima City and jailed on a charge of stealing a horse and saddle on September 15. He claimed ownership of the saddle and refused to part with it until a court decides ownership. R. F. Estes accuses Cree of stealing both horse and saddle.
Chester Nine was executed at the State prison at 12 40 this morning for the murder of his wife four years ago. He had cut up her body and packed it in a trunk. The condemned man received the death penalty after being condemned earlier by the jury.
Discussion in Yakima about appointing a local judge to the state Supreme Court bench amid vacancy after Judge Dunbar’s death. Preble is the name most mentioned. locals weigh regional representation versus existing balance, with irrigation country advocates pushing for a Yakima or Kittitas Valley candidate.
In Yakima valley six pairs of golden pheasants released by Peter Bach of Fruitvale have bred and spread from Selah to Ahtanum. I H Dills says the birds propagate well, are quieter than Chinese pheasants, good game, non destructive, and beautiful. He urges restraint when legal hunting opens to protect the population.
R N Thompson of the Portland Oregonian travels to North Yakima to report the stock department coverage for his newspaper at the fair.
Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats hold a joint primary to pick nominees for November. Governor Foss faces Democratic District Attorney Pelletier, while Republicans nominate former Speaker Joseph Walker against E Benton. Also notes races at the fair with horse events and an electrical show. A Japanese aviator may be unable to fly due to aircraft damage.
Daniel Sinclair former Yakima county commissioner died at his North Yakima home aged 67 after years of illness. A Nova Scotia native and early settler, he logged, farmed, and held public office while helping develop the region. He is survived by his sister Mrs. Mary M. Bishop and brother John H. Sinclair, a Canadian diplomat.
Governor Hadley of Missouri allegedly favors joining the progressive party per Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt toured Kansas into Missouri with speeches at Springfield and Joplin and critiqued the Republican National Committee for alienating voters. He denounced Taft supporters, linked them to theft and dishonesty, and mocked Chicago convention badges as yellow.
North Yakima Day and Seattle Day feature an apple packing contest at noon and dairy cattle judging starting today. A racing program begins at two o'clock with music by Crawford's Band.
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