Woman shoots self but will recover near Peshastin mill
Mrs. Ed Thompson shot herself Wednesday morning about ten o'clock with a 41 caliber pistol. She was found by her husband several hours later and after treatment at Medical Lake she showed signs of recovery. The incident follows a history of mental derangement and family troubles including prior marriages and a newborn child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Thompson
Peshastin
Judah and
Hoxsey
Dr. McKeown
Medical Jake Sanitarium
Medical Lake
Thompson
Railway traffic surge marks biggest G N B volume
Last half July rail traffic on the Great Northern shows record freight and passenger movement. West and east bound business is rising with lumber shipments to the midwest, war supplies and general merchandise to the west. A Vladivostok bound objective looms as 20,000 freight cars are built for Russia. A church ice cream social and social events follow in August.
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Northern
Middle States
Vladivostoc
Siverly Returns From Canada After Edmonton Visit
George Siverly came back from Edmonton after ten days away due to his bachelor uncle's illness. The uncle, 62, died on arrival and had left a will transferring a homestead and stock. Siverly reported helpful Canadian authorities and good crops around Edmonton as evidence of the area.
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Siverly
Edmonton
Batchelor
Governor Lister Addresses Leavenworth Hundreds at Masonic Hall
Governor Lister spoke for about an hour to a near capacity crowd at the Masonic temple in Leavenworth. He weighed pardoning Harry E Carr and discussed state finances roads workmen's compensation and the minimum wage law. Supporters urged pardon while others explained the case and urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow
Harry E .Carr
Leavenworth
Cash buyers in Wenatchee Valley eye early fruit sales
The Wenatchee World reports cash buyers are active in the Wenatchee Valley, moving fruit for cash though growers fear holding out for too high prices. Traders note growers seek reasonable prices to avoid losses from reduced national production, with some demanding about 1.40 per box for the best varieties while others settle for a dollar or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Forest Fire Guard Strength Reported in State Woods
Eighty six men thirty five county wardens and fifty one federal patrolmen comprise a large summer force protecting the forests. State Forester E W Ferris oversees the operation to guard against fires across the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ferris
Growers League Considers Separate Grades for Hail Marked Fruit
At a Wenatchee valley shippers meeting led by J B Adams, about fifteen shippers unanimously urged special grading rules for hail marked fruit. Proposals include hail fancy and hail C grades, with strict color size and skin integrity standards to keep hail fruit distinct from standard grades. Mrs J B Adams hosted ladies in honor of Mrs Robert Kendal of Entiat as guest.
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Carr
Fank Reeves
Wenatchee
J. B. Adams
M. H. Collins
J. S. Judah
Board of Control
The
Growers League
Wenatchee Valley
Growers’ League
Robert Kendal
Entiat
Eagles to Offer Fraternal Ship to Uncle Sam for Defense
At the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie session in Spokane, about half a million members may volunteer to become a citizen soldiery. They would exchange volunteer service for government training by army officers under war department plans.
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Order of Eagles
Uncle Sam
Spokane
Eagles
Army
War Department
Unidentified Man Found Dead in the Wenatchee
A body found floating in the Wenatchee River near town was identified only as an unnamed male, about 28 to 32, with no clear identification on clothing. An inquest conducted by Magistrate Graham found no signs of foul play, with death likely from exposure after being in the water for an extended period. Burial followed at Leavenworth cemetery after the inquest.
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Graham
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Judah
Wenatchee River
Leavenworth
School Money for Chelan County Apportioned
Chelan county received a total school apportionment of 11 681 12 for the fiscal year ending July. The state funded 5 551 47 and the county contributed 6 129 65 to Chelan districts. Four payments were made instead of six to save 25 000 in interest. Distribution: Chelan 952 39 Monitor 295 36 Wenatchee 4 327 31 Leavenworth 1 433 04 Peshastin 522 77 Malaga 322 53 Beacon Hill 357 83.
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Chelan County
Chelan
Monitor
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Peshastin
Malaga
Beacon Hill
Chelan County Drivers Face $15 Fine for Missing Numbers
Chelan county counts 508 auto owners at risk of arrest and a $15 fine for not returning temporary numbers after receiving permanent plates. County Auditor Ross warns action will begin if those numbers are not turned in. Secretary of State notes lost numbers and replacement costs.
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Chelan County
Chas. A. Foster
Secretary of State’s Office
Faster Time For Fruit Trains On Great Northern
Great Northern officials plan faster fruit shipments to Wenatchee valley with a 12634 hour eastbound schedule cutting over 18 hours and delivering fruit to market a day sooner. Iceing service remains top priority and upriver shippers may reload at Wenatchee under new assembling rates. Agent Piper notes C B and Q will loan 2000 refrigerator cars, supplementing the 3500 owned by GN. Mrs. Robert Kendal of Entiat visits Entiat.
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Great Northern Railway
Wenatchee Valley
H. A. Kimball
Seattle
W. W. Baker
Traffic Department
Wenatchee
A. A. Piper
East
Minnesota
Red Apple
Piper
Great Northern
Civil Service Exam For Forest Clerk In Seattle
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a forest and field clerk exam in Seattle on September 18 to fill vacancies in the forest and reclamation service. Applicants must have at least one year of clerical office experience and know stenography and typewriting. Men only may take the exam and applicants must be 18 or older on exam day.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Forest and Field
Seattle
Forest and Reclamation Service
Touring party condemns the Vantage Pass route
A Seattle touring party led by E. Van Luik and including R. Tamke A Willers and E Fleischer criticized the Vantage route after traveling from Seattle by Oakland car via Snoqualmie Pass to Grant county then Wenatchee and back. They reported rough rocky sandy stretches with grades of fifteen to twenty five percent and desert like conditions between Ellensburg and the river. They blamed tire wear on the route and said they would return via Blewett or Walla Walla paths. They departed Wednesday for Spokane with George Blocksedge.
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Seattle
E. van. Luik
R. Tamke
A. Willers
E. Fleischer
Oakland
Snoqualmie Pass
Vantage
Grant County
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Ellensburg
Blewett
Walla Walla
Spokane
George Blocksedge
Boost for the Blewett Pass traffic and road plans
Chelan county residents are urged to unite to advertise the Blewett Pass and improve the highway. Spokesman Review reports motorists faced troubles over the pass while Ellensburg favors the Vantage route and Cle Elum backs Blewett. Chelan has funded work and asks for more, while banners and word of mouth are proposed to attract Coast travelers.
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Chelan County
Blewett Pass
Spokesman Review
Blewett Road
Ellensburg
Cle
Cle Elum
Great American Desert
Wenatchee Valley
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Ed Thompson
Koerner
J. T. McDonald
Dr. Judah
M. F. Judah
George Siverly
Canada
Lister
Masonic Temple
Lamb-Davis Co
Portunate
Ross
I. M
U. S. Civil Service Examination
Vantage Pass
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