Engineer Outlines Irrigation Project for Quincy Valley
At a rally of the Quincy Valley Water Users association Engineer Joseph Jacobs of Seattle outlined field surveys for Lake Wenatchee water supply and a 65 mile main ditch. A 22 foot siphon or two 15 foot siphons will carry water under the Columbia river with a head near 1000 feet. An earth dam 145 feet high will store enough water to supply 435000 acres at 30 inches. Durham of Spokane endorsed the plan and urged surveys for definite water cost per acre. The project is expected to attract 100000 farming residents and a large urban population in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Valley Water Users’ Association
Joseph Jacobs
Seattle
N. W. Durham
Spokane
Jacobs
Lake Wenatchee
Quincy
Columbia River
Croton New York Aqueduct
Hudson River
Catskill Mountains
New York City
Wenatchee River
Calgary
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Durham
Quincy Valley
Northwest
Steiner
Superior Court
Cross
William Ragness
J. B. Saboe
A. J. Ternent
John Omeara
S. Y. Faylon
Development at Washington Steel and Iron plant progress noted
E H Robert visited the W S and I Co plant site on Blewett to inspect ore blocking work and track extension. He forecasts the track completion within a week and imminent arrival of heavy machinery. Foundations are being laid and plant operations expected by year end. Mrs J G Woodworth arrived from Portland to visit friends and plans to travel to St Paul with Miss Polly Canby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Robert
Blewett
Washington Steel & Iron Co
Robert
J. G. Woodworth
Portland
Oregon
L. O. Taylor
Polly Canby
Miss Canby
St. Paul, Minn
Apple House Ballroom Pavilion for Cashmere Ranch
A three story frost proof apple house has been completed for Captain R. J. Graham on Flowery Divide 15 acre orchard. The two story double walled facility sits on a concrete basement forming three stories with high casings and full ventilation. Inner and outer walls regulate oxygen, double walls and doors frost proof the building. The top floor will store fruit and serve as a finished ballroom. An elevator runs from the basement to the top floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Graham
Cashmere
Flowery Divide
Lawrence Launches Strong Campaign For Governor Nomination
John C. Lawrence, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, outlines a whirlwind campaign plan. He will focus on public speaking, pledging to reveal his positions and record on issues while arguing for a businesslike state administration. Lawrence cites potential savings and calls for responses to alleged extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Lawrence
Railway and Public Service Commissions
Hay
Taft
Daily Press
Possession of Property is Nine Points in Law
I A Navarre seeks Chelan County Engineer seat after two terms guiding roads including Red Mountain work. R S Luddington files for Chelan Superior Court Judge and plans county canvass after Tacoma Bar meeting. Carl Christensen and Del McCoy visit Wenatchee and Peshastin respectively, renewing old ties.
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I. A. Navarre
Lakeside
Chelan County
Navarre
Red Mountain Road
R. S. Luddington
State Bar Association
Tacoma
Scenic highway walk reveals feasibility of old Great Northern switchback
Thirteen Leavenworth residents joined fifteen others from Wenatchee Cashmere and surrounding areas to inspect the Cascade Mountain switchback route from the east portal to Tye. Engineers say 8 of 12 miles could become a public road with bridges replaced and rights of way clear. Cost estimates run about 8700 to 9200 dollars for eight miles, with maintenance similar to a side hill road. Names of participants listed including O. J. Mooney H. C. Camp R. F. Osborn F. M. Berry L. A. Strahm and others.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Cashmere
Great Northern
Cascade Mountains
Tye
Chelan
Snohomish
King Counties
Great Northern Railway
Three Mile
Chelan County
Merritt
Berry
King and Snohomish County
Index
West Portal
Stevens Pass
Hot Springs Hotel
Prosser
King County
Snohomish County
Side Hill
The
Cascades
Wenatchee Valley
O. J. Mooney
H. C. Camp
R. F. Osborn
F. M. Berry
L. A. Strahm
R. C. Osborn
S. W. Usher
Fred Olds
Wehatchee
L. H. Titchenal
F. W. Stein
E. C. Long
J. M. Scott
J. E. Faulkner
F. A. Reynolds
A. J. Cook
J. B. Huff
J. D. Wheeler
E. C. Booth
A. H. Sylvester
O. B. Hayes
Jane Tunnel
L. J. Nelson
John C. Cullen
E. S. Hastings
Nason Creek
C. E. Gay
Decreased Coal Production in Washington in 1911
Washington produced 3,572,815 short tons of coal valued at 8,174,170 dollars in 1911, down 339,084 tons 8.67 percent from 1910 due to oil substitution in rail locomotives. 6,498 workers logged about 225 days, eight mines had washing plants, 392,502 tons washed, and 25 miners died with a rate of 3.85 per 1000.
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Washington
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
State Geological Survey of
Pacific Coast
Oregon
California
Puget Sound
Kittitas County
Northern Pacific Railway
United States Bureau of Mines
Doctor Called to Attend Wenatchee Woman in Illness
Dr. Judah was summoned to Merritt Friday night for Mrs. John Crome of Wenatchee who became suddenly ill. She was moved to Wenatchee Hospital the next morning where an operation was performed and she is reported to be recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Merritt
John Crome
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Hospital
Auto Crash on Lake Wenatchee Road Ends with Narrow Escape
A Thomas Flyer driven by C. F. Ogilvie plunged over the hill on a switchback between the city and Lake Wenatchee after brake failure. Mrs. Motteler suffered a dislocated collar bone and head injuries while others escaped unharmed. the accident warns that the road remains very dangerous and more crashes may occur before summer.
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C. F. Ogilvie
Lake Wenatchee
Mr. Ogilvie
Frank Motteler
Long Hill
Registration Open and Upcoming Local Elections
The City Clerk announces registration is open and urges every resident to verify or enroll. Water bond election is August 20, primary on September 10, and the general election on November 5.
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Hamilton
Death of Mrs. Chas. Johnson
Mrs. Lillian Johnson wife of Chas Johnson died suddenly Friday evening after a brief illness from gall stones. She had returned from Seattle earlier in the week and grew worse after a Thursday downtown chill. Doctors Judah and Hoxsey attended and care was given as bleeding weakened her. she passed away at five. Survived by husband and 16 year old son and her mother Mrs Orilla Morris. Funeral Sunday by Father Van De Walle, burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Johnson
Chas. Johnson
Seattle
Judah and
Hoxsey
Johnson
Wenatchee
Orilla Morris
Father van de Walle
Frank G. Palmer seeks county clerk nomination in Chelan
The announcement column notes Frank G. Palmer has entered the race for county clerk as a Republican. A longtime Chelan County resident, Palmer previously managed Ellis Forde Co in Cashmere for six years and is described as qualified and proven. The piece hints August fifth as a memorable date for the state conventions.
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Frank G. Palmer
Frank
Chelan County
Ellis-Forde Co
Cashmere
Palmer
Books Donated to Public Library by Local Residents
This week the public library received book gifts from Mrs. G. E. Hamilton Mrs. S Shortly and the Rev. J. O. Hawk. H. R. Berry a laundryman has been on the sick list for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Hamilton
S. Shortly
J. O. Hawk
H. R. Berry
Inland Empire notes rail fare plan and local events
Railroads grant a fare and a third to North Yakima for the heavy peach crop, with sale starting August 8. Wenatchee school costs and enrollment are recorded, Spokane plans a 14 story Davenport hotel costing 2 million, Wenatchee reports twelve smallpox cases under quarantine, and a new brick block in Wenatchee will cost 25 thousand. Cashmere youths fined for gambling, Grant county fair dates set, Moses Lake rabbit drive planned, a boxing match in Wenatchee is postponed, Leavenworth Tailoring Co changes hands, and Lutheran Ladies Aid to meet August 8.
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North Yakima
Preaching Next Sabbath at Congregational Church
Rev. Davis, pastor, invites all to Sabbath morning services at the Congregational church with the theme Spiritual Clothes. Services begin on the morning of the upcoming Sabbath.
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Congregational Church
Rev
Davis
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Apple House
Carl Christensen
del McCoy
Inland Empire
A. L. Brown
United States
Davenport
L. M. Davenport
Frank Reeves
Wenatchee Avenue
Pete Peterson
Hugh Fry
Frank Burns
Grant County
Moses Lake Country
Oscar Mortimer
Steve Reynolds
Grant & Delemater
Leavenworth Tailoring Co
Grant
Mr. Delemater
Lutheran Ladies Aid
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