Mrs Burleigh Addresses Republican Rally At Scenic Theater
Mrs. W. A. Burleigh spoke to a fair audience at the Scenic Theater last Tuesday urging women to organize Republican clubs and vote for Roland H. Hartley of Everett in the September 12 primary. She traced the party’s record, urged informed voting and praised Hartley as best fitted to lead Washington. The event drew attention as a rare political speech by a woman in the town.
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Everett
Republican Party
Roland H. Hartley
Washington
Minnesota
Lawn Party at the Tegtmeier Home
Mr and Mrs W A Tegtmeier hosted a lawn picnic at their Riverfront Street residence yesterday evening. Luncheon was served picnic style and guests included F E Carlquist G A Hamilton L O Taylor C A Campbell A G McKeown H G Krollpfeiffer P A Snyder R B Field Mrs K B Allison Miss Grue Miss Tullis R F Taylor W F Ramsdell and R A McKinnie.
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W. A. Tegtmeier
Riverfront Street
F. E. Carlquist
G. A. Hamilton
L. O. Taylor
C. A. Campbell
A. G. McKeown
H. G. Krollpfeiffer
P. A. Snyder
R. B. Field
K. B. Allison
Trout Stocking at Lake Wenatchee and Headwaters
Game Warden Watson delivered a load of young cutthroat trout to Lake Wenatchee and plans two more releases in lakes at Snow creek headwaters and Jack creek headwaters, tributary to Icicle river. Clif Reardon, after yard overwork, seeks rest at his father-in-law’s Lake Wenatchee home and is recovering from pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Lilligren depart for San Bernardino, California to make their home, leaving many friends behind. Mrs H B Hinckley from Austin Minnesota visits sister Mrs Fred Lee for an indefinite stay.
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Watson
Lake Wenatchee
Snow Creek
Jack Creek
Icicle River
G. N
Clif Reardon
W. F. Blankenship
Chas. Lilligren
San Bernardino
Cal
Sutton Apple Box A Wonderful Invention
Mr. E. S. Sutton and George Deering unveil an apple boxing machine for Wenatchee valley growers. The wooden, 62 pound device features a simple locking mechanism and compact design, promising time and cost savings. Exhibition planned with Leavenworth Mercantile Co. patent secured, local manufacture to meet orchard needs.
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E. S. Sutton
George Deering
Upper Valley
Wenatchee Valley
M. Sutton
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Sutton
Applegrower
Register to vote under new law for Sept primary
Voters are urged to register for the September 12 primary. The notice lists registration officers and locations in western county precincts Tumwater Pe shastin Dryden Blewett Brender with books at local offices and shops.
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Tumwater
L. R. Hart
Tumwater Light & Power Co
Peshastin
J. B. Duncan
Dryden
J. G. Dollar
Sherman’s
Blewett
A. M. Aston
Peshastin Lumber Company
Brender
George Beam
Beam Ranch
Death of Miss Ella Powers Noted in Kansas Letter
Louis Lancaster received a Kansas notice last Friday announcing the death of Miss Ella Powers who visited here last summer with Miss Ida Haley. Those who met her here will be grieved at her untimely passing.
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Louis Lancaster
Kansas
Ella Powers
Ida Haley
Jail Time On Dry Law Violations For J B Violette
J B Violette pled guilty before City Magistrate Graham in two dry law cases and was fined 250 dollars in each for selling two quarts of whiskey and possessing excess liquor at his residence. He also pled guilty to a county charge of selling two quarts of whiskey and was fined 50 dollars plus costs with one county case still pending. County Attorney Williams led state representation.
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J. B. Violette
Graham
Williams
Poindexter Plans Aug 10 Campaign Kickoff in Wenatchee
Senator Poindexter announced in Washington that he will start his campaign in central Washington at Wenatchee on August 10. He plans about 20 speeches between August 10 and the primary election on September 12, challenging Congressman Humphries and urging voters to consider his message.
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Poindexter
Washington
Gentral
Wenatchee
Humphries
Epidemic of skinned faces and bruises in town
An observer notes several citizens with criss cross plastered faces and bruises after rough encounters. Marshal Teshera claims a rock backfired during calf chasing. Prof James Mc Daniel bears a three inch gash from a crowbar incident while Mayor of Echo cites splinting kindling as cause.
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Teshera
James McDaniel
Echo
Notice to Water Users Alarm requires taps shut off
When alarm of fire is given please shut off all taps under penalty of fine. By order of Water Commissioner. 311! Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Swartz and daughter returned from Bellingham yesterday afternoon where they had been on a brief visit to Mr. Swartz' brother.
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Water Commissioner
O. E. Swartz
Bellingham
Mr. Swartz
Massive War Munitions Blast Rocks New York Harbor
A burning barge drifting onto a pier loaded with war munitions caused a series of explosions in New York Harbor. Warehouses, cars, and ships were destroyed, with damage estimated at 45 million dollars. Few deaths but many injuries from shattered glass and debris. Authorities suspect wartime sympathizers played a role.
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Europe
Aluminum Company Buys Merritt Area Claims in Chelan County
H B Smith and Carl Kleinschmidt sold four Merritt area claims to American Aluminum Co of Niagara Falls after tests showed ore samples with up to 80 percent aluminum. The deal includes about 200000 dollars remaining, to be paid from earnings. If further tests satisfy, a western aluminum refining plant may be built with hydro electric power.
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H. B. Smith
Nason Creek
Carl Kleinschmidt
Northwest
American Aluminum Co
Niagara Falls
N. Y
United States
Merritt
Smith
Aluminum Company
Messrs. Smith and Kleinschmidt
John P. Fay
Seattle
Fay
Poisoning of four year old son of N H Pearson
The four year old, son of N H Pearson who moved to Wenatchee to serve as assistant prosecuting attorney, reportedly ingested about fifteen chloride of potash tablets. The poison is slow acting and full effects may unfold over several days. The incident occurred as the family moved into a new home and the child obtained the tablets.
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N. H. Pearson
Wenatchee
World Map Display Highlights War Dispatch Landmarks
A large world map in Mutual Mercantile Co displays helps viewers locate points from European war dispatches. Mapped from memory by William McIntosh, it accurately depicts coastlines islands seas and strategic spots. Howard Blankenship noted Lake Wenatchee hotels see improving business after warm weather drawing crowds last Sunday.
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Mutual Mercantile Co
Europe
Wm. McIntosh
Howard Blankenship
Lake Wenatchee
Miss Hexey Casstins Vacationing With Miss Lettie Neutzel
Miss Hexey Casstins is spending her vacation with Miss Lettie Neutzel at the mines.
Palmer's Plea for Tariff on Condensed Milk Surfaces in Congress
A report notes Representative A Mitchell Palmer, a Democrat and former Ways and Means member, urged restoring a protective tariff on condensed milk due to Canadian market encroachment. It contrasts past tariffs, trade data, and impacts on dairy and hay imports under Republican and Democratic regimes, with war and export trends shaping prospects.
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House of Representatives
A. Mitchell Palmer
Ways and Means Committee
Canada
Palmer
Congress
Ways and Meams Committee
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Europe
Beveridge's Hughes support alarms Indiana Democrats
Indiana Democrats fear Beveridge will rally a large Progressive following to the Republican column, aiding a Bull Moose split. Beveridge, slated to campaign for the GOP, would mobilize a strong personal following from two Progressive runs, potentially yielding a solid Republican Indiana. Reed Smoot cites exports data for the year ending 1916.
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Beveridge
Hughes
Indiana
Hoosierdam
U. S
Reed Smoot
Utah
United States
Taken Off Wenatchee Stage Monday Night By Husband
A man named Davis forced his wife onto a Wenatchee lake stage at gunpoint after hiring a guide to accompany him. They fled toward Leavenworth, with Davis later abandoning his guide. the couple’s whereabouts and fate are unclear as authorities chase leads. Charles Martin, connected to the case, was seen with Davis’ wife at the Wenatchee lake hotel. Davis arrived with two broken springs and two flat tires, reportedly continuing toward Wenatchee despite the damage.
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Wenatchee Lake
Barclay Hotel
Gene Stirling
Lake
Wenatchee
Davis
Leavenworth
Unprecedented Ontario Forest Fires Claim 200 Lives
Daily press reports a week of severe forest fires across eastern Ontario destroying several towns and resulting in about two hundred deaths. The fires swept through multiple communities, causing widespread devastation and signaling a major natural disaster.
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Canada
Daily Press
Border raid on US Mexico line kills soldiers and Mexicans
A clash on the border left two American soldiers dead and several wounded. Reports say five Mexicans were killed in the engagement, one of several regrettable border raids noted last Monday.
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Border Scrap
United States
Mexico
Veteran sheepman ships eleven cars of lambs this year
George Hendricks, a longtime sheepman in the area, shipped three more cars of lambs on Wednesday. He notes strong demand and excellent prices this year, bringing his total to eleven cars shipped so far.
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George Hendricks
Jameses Headed to Seattle for Vacation and Health Check
Mr and Mrs A E James were Seattle bound travelers on No 1 Wednesday. Mr James sought a vacation and Mrs James joined him, and she will consult a physician about her ongoing health issues.
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Mrs
A. E. James
Mr. James
Mrs. James
Lutheran Ladies Aid Bazaar and Supper Slated for September
The Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a Parcel Post bazaar and a hearty supper this September. Mrs. Sarah Rice of Wenatchee visits the family of her son W. W. Rice. residents are asked to watch for the bills arriving.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Sarah Rice
Wenatchee
W. W. Rice
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Scenic Theater
Tegtmeier
H. B. Hinckley
Austin, Minn
Fred Lee
N. Y. Harbor
Chelan County
Merritt Wash
A.N. Pearson
Ontario
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