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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
1
In Rock Island on Sept 29 W. J. Bryan defends his record and denies being controlled by trusts. He argues President Roosevelt mischaracterizes him, defends Haskell, and accuses the president of misusing campaign fund comparisons while pledging to enforce anti trust laws consistently if elected.
Richmond Va Sept 29 Governor Swanson was asked for help to break up an alleged Blackhand gang in Buckingham County. A citizen writes that assassins are entrenched three miles away, one citizen was shot in the back, others threatened, and bloodhounds are requested. A vigilance committee is said to be forming.
Packing of various winter apples has begun in Granger by the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers' association. The Jonathan crop is entering the market quickly and is soon followed by other top varieties. Packing of winter apples, notably those headed for Alaska, has started in North Yakima.
Anti Saloon League of America plans a nationwide push against Speaker Cannon. General Superintendent Baker announced a nationwide speaking tour beginning at the Rock River conference tonight before entering Cannon's district to campaign for his re election.
North Coast officials in the city discuss opening Chestnut street likely facing objections from North Coast and Northern Pacific. They warn the street would divide the freight depot site and hinder proposed improvements. Both lines may seek to halt any opening.
Mrs. Elizabeth Prasch and her two sons and daughters from Burlington Wisconsin arrived recently and decided to settle in the valley. She purchased an orchard tract within the city limits from Yakima Valley Land & Investment Company and plans to build a residence. Miss Ella Prasch was a Chicago businesswoman before joining the family, who are impressed with Yakima valley.
More than ten thousand people visited the grounds as the Washington state fair set a new attendance high. Daybreak won the 2:19 trot purse of $1000, while Donax took the 2:25 pace purse of $500 for M F Lee. Evening crowds exceeded 6900 in the grandstands and bleachers amid races bands and fireworks.
E. W. Looney manager of the Golden Rule dairy reported a bold horse theft in North Yakima. He left his horse and buggy at a hitching rack in front of the Herald Publishing office about 7 pm Sunday and found the rig missing about 9 pm with no trace of vehicle or horse.
The Washington State Hotel Society elected W. C. Schroeder of the Yakima hotel as vice president, outlining leadership changes within the association.
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