Thru Tunnel by Electricity Sparks Local Pride at Plant
The Great Northern power plant near the Cascade tunnel proved successful last week powering two freight trains and one passenger train. Engineer Robert Herzog led the project with W S Skinner aiding the design team as costs exceeded one million dollars and 22 months of work concluded. The achievement foresees future electric plants on the Wenatchee river corridor between town and the tunnel.
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Robert Herzog
Great Northern Power
Herzog
Canyon
Cascade Tunnel
The
Echo
Herog
W. S. Skinner
of Washington
Wenatchee River
Fourth of July Marshal Detained After Unprovoked Assault
Eyewitnesses report Oscar McCracken the town marshal struck Southworth twice during a tug of war disruption and left him unconscious for a time. Though larger than Southworth, McCracken did not arrest him but continued participating in events. A complaint led to McCracken’s arrest under an appearance bond with a trial scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Oscar McCracken
Southworth
Marshal McCracken
McCracken
Washington State Editorial Association Meets in Seattle
The Washington State Editorial Association plans Seattle meetings July 15 to 17 with sightseeing and a Puget Sound excursion on July 18. Albert Johnson of Hoquiam urges all Northwest newspapermen to attend as a journalism reunion and enjoy an expanded expo viewing. Backus to become regent of Washington State University at Seattle, replacing A P Sawyer.
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Washington State Editorial Association
Seattle
Puget Sound
Albert Johnson
Hoquiam
Northwest
James A. Wood
Hay
A. P. Sawyer
Washington State University
Sawyer
M. F. Backus
National Bank of Commerce
Backus
University
Regent
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Queen Anne Hill
Harbor
Kinnear Park
The
Chelsea
Fourth of July Celebration Dazzles Wenatchee Area Crowd
A well organized Fourth of July festival drew a large crowd from Wenatchee Cashmere and Peshastin. Events included log rolling hose cart races, tug of war foot races pony races broncho busting and a fireworks show on Ninth street. Winners included George Whitlow S. E. Ritchie’s team Julius Sadoske Clarence Huston C. R. Belknap and H. L. Southwick with local officials coordinating the day. The celebration closed with no troubles and general satisfaction.
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Wenatchee
Cashmere
Peshastin
George Whitlow
W. J. Moon
Clyde Shore
John Simons
Geo. Keating
M. A. Marley
S. E. Ritchie
R. T. King
O. L. Peterson
J. C. Davis
Ninth Street
Wenatchee Fire Causes Forty Thousand Dollar Loss
Wenatchee World reports a Wednesday afternoon fire blamed on boys with firecrackers. A water shortage and strong winds nearly worsened the blaze, with total losses around forty thousand dollars across Mrs. Baker Cottage Hotel Harlin Market and other properties.
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Wenatchee
The Davis Concert at the Opera House
A June 25 Davis concert drew a fair sized appreciative audience in our town. Mr Davis and sister Miss Leo Lodessie displayed high order talent on stage. Miss Bessie Walker played piano accompaniment in her first public appearance.
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Echo
Davis
Opera House
Leo Lodessie
Mr. Davis
Bessie Walker
Miss Bessie
Leavenworth Cubs Clinch Wins Over Red Apple Club
Leavenworth Cubs defeated Red Apple in two spirited games last Sunday and Monday to crowds at the home diamond. A full score card was not supplied, but next Sunday Leavenworth hosts Skykomish in the scheduled game.
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Leavenworth Cubs
Red Apple
Leavenworth
Skykomish
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Taylor’’ and
Hermitage
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Panama
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Seattle News Letter
State Press Association
Front Street
Julius Sadoske
Clarence Huston
Sadoske
Mary Rust
Snoda Smith
C. R. Belknap
L. Williams
Charles Baily
H. L. Southwick
Southwick
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