Democratic Convention Endorses Parker Ticket in Chelan County
The Chelan county Democratic convention in Wenatchee elected temporary and permanent officers led by Uncle Dick Giblin. Delegates pledged to support Alton Parker, back a railway commission, oppose faulty school textbooks, and back a county-ticket headed by Foote, Earnest, Patterson, Webb, King, Newland, Parr, Downing, Hoxsey, and McGowan, with unit voting at the state convention.
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Wenatchee
Houge
Hoxsey
J. M. Cunningham
Dick Giblin
Democratic Party
Chelan County
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Alton B. Parker
Republican Party
Conrad Rose
Frank Reeves
Douglas
Okanogan
Ferry
Chelan
M. M. Foote
O. E. Earnest
Hector Patterson
Cashmere
R. P. Webb
C. C. King
Entiat
W. S. Newland
Peshastin
Postmasters must use government ink for cancellations
Acting Postmaster General Wynne issues an order prohibiting postmasters from using any ink except government supplied for canceling stamps and letters. Violations will face removal. The move aims to prevent blotting and forgeries that could cost the government thousands. The notice covers postmasters nationwide.
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Wynner
Department
United States
Oregon man killed by accidental gun discharge after shooting dog
H M Wortz of Cottage Grove Oregon killed himself during a fishing trip after shooting his dog for not chasing a deer. He loaded the gun again placed it on a slippery bank and the weapon discharged wounding him in the thigh. he died en route to a physician. He left a wife and three children.
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H. M. Wortz
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Wortz
Coast Fork River
Cashmere Electrics Move Toward 150 Light System
Residents and business leaders in Cashmere back an electric light plan using 150 lights with a broader canvass to enroll the chamber. The Seattle Times comments on a potential fat campaign fund and questions if financiers may spread the Democratic hat this year.
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Cashmere
Democrat
Seattle Times
Chelan Plans Fruit Fair and Races in September
Chelan authorities announce a fruit fair and races in the third week of September. The event will not interfere with the county fair in Wenatchee a week later, allowing Chelan to present a creditable exhibit.
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Chelan
Wenatchee
County committees yet to nominate judge candidate
No steps have been taken to call Chelan Douglas Okanogan and Ferry county central committee chairs to nominate a candidate for judge after M B Malloy's resignation. Newspapers show no discussion and the matter appears forgotten.
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Chelan
Douglas
Okan
Ogan
Ferry
M. B. Malloy
A Baron Rothschild Trick of Financering
A client complains of a 10 000 franc loan to a debtor who vanished to Constantinople. The Baron suggests writing to demand 50 000 francs to force an acknowledgement of the debt, noting the debtor will claim only 10 000. The ruse is explained as a method to obtain formal acknowledgment.
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Baron Rothschild
Constantinople
Two-Legged Pig Attracts Attention In State Fair Feature
Charles Longmire of the Venus exhibits a remarkable two legged pig about a month old. The creature moves on two legs like a chicken and eats with ease. It is lively, healthy, and will be shown at the state fair next fall.
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Charles Longmire
Yakima Republic
The Brakeman’s Rise on the Santa Fe Road
The piece recalls Wm. B. Biddie who once brak ed on a freight train and rose to become second vice president of the Santa Fe in place of Paul Morton who resigned for cabinet service. It comments on his temperament and stout build as a cautionary tale about underestimating laborers.
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Wm. B. Biddie
Biddie
Santa Fe
Paul Morton
Phyllis the horse becomes memory in child's tale
A tale recalls a boy who grew up with a mare named Phyllis. A visiting old family friend jokes that Phyllis once was a horse, eliciting surprised amusement from the youngster.
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Phyllis
Mamma
Spanking Ordered by Court Over Harsh Juvenile Incident
In Portland Oregon Municipal Judge Harry Hogue sentenced 11 year old Hans Hanson to be spanked by Bailiff Goltz after a confrontation with Martin Tolley who had threatened him. Hans lashed out at Tolley and was led to a side room for corporal punishment while the courtroom filled with his protests.
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Harry Hogue
Hans Hanson
Portland
Oregon
Goltz
Hans
Martin Tolley
Martin
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Improved Order of Red Men
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