The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-09-08
NASTY CHARGE
IS ON RECORD
DUPLICATING MAYOR ARMBRUSTER
NIilIer's Resolution Citing That Chief
Executive Has Flooded the City
With Undesirables Passes.

Charging that derelicts of the I'M
derworld of both sexes are flocking to
this city by reason of Mayor Armbrus-
ter's alleged protection of the stock
ade," notorious resort, Councilman
Miller introduced resolution at the
Tuesday night meeting of the city in
prosecute all violations and yiolators
OF the law without fear or favor and
to close all houses of prostitution The
resolution and the remarks of. Miller
brought forth no comment from either
Mayor Armbruster or members of the
council and passed by vote of tot.
Miller's Resolution.
The resolution introduced by Coun-
Gilman Miller and passed is as follows,
and was read in a death like stiffness:
whereas, during the last few
months there has been an unprece-
denied influx of prostitutes and their
csnsorts, pimps and accomplices, and
Whereas, it is matter Of common
knowledge that they are encouraged
to come to North Yakima by reason
tected the Stockade, and favors the
establishment Of restricted district,
and
Whereas, such course is contrary
to law, now therefore,
Be 1t resolved that the chief of DO
lice is hereby instructed to strictly en-
force the law, and to proceed to close
all houses of prostitution and places
where the law is being violated and
arrest and prosecute all offenders.
Passed by the City council, Septem-
Der 7, 1909.
Valves Rights.
Councilman Miller waived his right
to the floor to allow any of his fellows
to make statement, but none took
advantage Of the opportunity. In
opening his remarks Miller declared
that there was nothing personal or
political in his action although he had
been accused of introducing the reso-
luton as political play to the grand
stand. This he branded as untrue.
my stand" he declared, has been
made necessary by the mayors atti-
tude and certain remarks which I re-
sent. There has never been anything
personal between the mayor and my
self and 1 hope their never will be-"
Idle Tongue Starts Row.
The gossip of idle tongues prompted
Miller to Introduce the resolution &C.
cording to his own statements. "A
snort time ago." he said, IT intended
to drop my fight against the esta blish-
ment OF restricted district. This was
due to the water question coming I'D,
and as my term of Office ends shortly,
l felt that 1 did not have the time
and the energy to devote to the work.
Then 1 heard that my dropping out
Of the fight was brought about by
threats and forcing me to retire
through political ownership. No man
owns me and If any man thinks he
has a mortgage on me, he had better
foreolose 1t within the next two min
utes, or the statute of limitations will
expire" The matter was then put to
vote and carried.
Expect Scandal.
The remarks and resolutions ~
Councilman Miller were expected to
bring forth a scandal and a criticism
Of the police force. It is said that in
case the police department came In
for grilling Chief Storey was ready
with his resignation. Miller stated the
police had been handicapped by the
mayors attitude. Unwillingness on
the part of other members to discuss
the subject also threw cold water on
any fireworks. In closing his remarks
Miller stated that this was not "joke"
resolution. that it would be enforced.
and that he did not want to hear any
councilman make the excuse that he
was forced into the deal by being
over political barrel"
Confirms Rumor.
The resolution confirms the story of
q political deal which has been going
the rounds regarding the flooding of
the city with an undesirable element
eventually forcing the establishment
Of restricted district as q remedy
for allowing questionable characters