Mystery Stadium Plan at Syracuse University Draws Fire
The piece praises a steel and concrete stadium designed by Chancellor Day and funded by Standard Oil official John D. Archbold. It claims a 40,000 seating capacity, cost over a half million dollars, and compares it to ancient Roman arenas. The column hints at a July grand opening with Roosevelt versus Wall Street in a mock battle to boost fundraising.
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Chancellor Day
Syracuse University
Standard Oil Trust
Rome
Greece
Nero
Caligula
Day
Standard Oil
Scientific American
John D. Archbold
Theodore Roosevelt
Wall Street
Cause of the Collinwood Horror
A Cleveland area schoolhouse fire caused 170 child deaths when inward opening doors trapped panicked students. The piece argues outward swinging doors are essential and calls for legislation requiring outward doors in buildings where the public gathers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Collinwood Public School
Div ine money rule phrase echoes in political critique
The quote reflects a belief that the divine right of money to govern ism will take long to gain formal recognition, signaling concern over influence in national affairs and governance.
Reeves Announces Candidacy for Superior Court Judge
The Hon. Frank Reeves announces his candidacy for Superior Court Judge after declaring his bid last week. He aims to assume a bench seat and bring experienced leadership to the court system.
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Frank Reeves
Lights Wobble As Power Strain Sparks Questions
Citizens wonder why electric lights flicker while officials deny shortages. The article notes rising demand, aging infrastructure, and planned maintenance as causes, with statements from utility managers about efforts to stabilize supply.
US Depositors Open Canadian Bank Accounts
H A Conant the American consul at Windsor reports a wave of U S depositors opening accounts in Canadian banks since the financial disturbance last October.
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H. A. Conant
Windsor
Canada
United States
Roosevelt Power vs Money Power Debate Cited
In a public reflection the author argues that the danger to the United States lies more with money power than with any individual leader, specifically contrasting the authority wielded by Roosevelt with financial influence.
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United States
Roosevelt
Winesap Apples Gifted to The Record Editor
A Cashmere valley rancher last week presented Winesap apples to The Record editor. The editor praised their flavor but noted concerns about keeping qualities.
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Cashmere
Notion of a Dying Town Refuted by Housing Demand
The town is claimed not to be dying as no more than two houses are vacant. In the past three weeks the writer spoke with at least a dozen people seeking to rent two houses.
Treasury holds one billion dollars in gold coins
The United States treasury reports holding one thousand million dollars in gold coin, the largest single accumulation of precious metal ever on hand by any government or entity. No prior record matches this total since history began.
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Treasury of
United States
Railroad Paragraphs Reflect Staffing and Work Delays
Conductor Dave O Brien returned to his run Sunday. Frost delays hold Viaduct work until ground thaws. About 150 cars of company material were in the yard Tuesday. Carl Johnson returns to duty in Telegraph. Howard Nichols left for Spokane Monday. Short run crews reverted to long runs Sunday. Smith the Snow King remains west end train master. A R Blackburn moved to the coast line. Cashier Lee smiles amid house keeping plans and no vacant houses. A freight train broke in two in the tunnel. tunnel gas incident injured Fireman Graham but no other damage noted.
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Carl Johnson
Graham
Sherman Spur News Briefs Return to Sherman Spur Work
Sherman Spur News reports resumption of work for T. J. Sherman after wintering in Springdale Washington. Jones moves into camp to begin duties for High Line Ditch Co. Billy Simpson family relocates to camp to operate engine in forthcoming saw mill season. Charlie Miller visits from Peshastin. Rock slide near McLain's cabin delays No. 1 for two hours. Sherman boys install a local telephone at Slabtown. McLain buys an Edison phonograph and hosts friends.
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Ed. Page
Sherman Spur
T. J. Sherman
Springdale
Wash
Mr. Jones
High Line Ditch Co
Billy Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Charlie Miller
Peshastin
Shermans Spur
Sherman Boys
Slabtown
Mr. McLain
G. N. Watchman
Guarantee renter for a dozen 3 to 6 room houses
The proposal promises to secure a renter for each of twelve proposed houses with three to six rooms as they are finished. The offer targets developers seeking pre-leased properties and emphasizes guaranteed occupancy upon completion.
County Commissioners Meet Sets 1908 Road Plans
County officials met at the seat to confirm road and utility actions. Wenatchee street poles granted to High Line ditch company and Colockum Telephone Co. franchise approved. Malaga and Chelan Falls named voting precincts. Minneapolis Beach plat filed. A wooden trestle contract for 217 feet at Wenatchee awarded to J W Quigg for 1650 dollars. 1908 road supervisors appointed by district.
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Leavenworth Gardens
Nick Kinchers
High Line Ditch Company
Wenatchee
Malaga
Chelan Falls
Minneapolis Beach
Lake Chelan
W. H. Norris
J. W. Quigg
Methodists to Convene in Wenatchee Next September
Wenatchee will host the annual Methodist Columbia Valley conference. About 300 visitors are expected, mainly ministerial and lay delegates. To accommodate them, a gallery will be added at the church, expanding seating capacity, and a new parsonage is under construction.
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Wenatchee
Covention
Methodist
Columbia Valley Conference
Congregational Ladies Dinner Boosts Church Funds
The ladies and society hosted a boiled dinner last Friday raising a good sum for church finances. Officers were elected for the society's second year led by Pres. Martin and Vice Pres. Payne with Mrs Sadlier as treasurer and Mrs Rumphr as secretary. Regular services Sunday preach on Christian Unity and Christ’s comparisons.
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Ladies and Society
Congregational Church
Martell
Martin
Payne
Treas
Sadlier
Rumphr
Christ
Anniversary Exercises Honor Longfellow at Chumstick School
Patrons of Chumstick School District No 22 gather for anniversary exercises honoring Longfellow’s 101 years of service to humanity. The program followed the faithful teacher’s well planned layout, and each pupil, even the youngest, performed their part.
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Chumstick School
Taxes Paid with Trees In Macon City Forest
A Kansas City Star note recalls Macon Missouri settling 19th century taxes with maple trees. John W Beaumont offered 10 000 saplings instead of cash 116 dollars, mayor proclaims arbor day and citizens plant trees. Today streets are shaded and the town resembles a tropical scene thanks to civic effort.
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Macon
Kansas City Star
John W. Beaumont
Tropics
Advertised Letters Remaining in Post Office
Postmaster J C Davis lists uncalled for letters as of March 2 1908 including Chas L Castle Miss Gerrick Gerrick Edna Hill Wm Kelley Robert Larson AR Marshall Geof Parsons Chas All letters marked advertised May be claimed with proper id.
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Castle
Chas L Desmond
Miss Gerrick
Gerrick
Edna Hill
Wm Kelley
Robert Larson
AR Marshall
Geof
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway Condemnation Notice
In Chelan County Superior Court Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway petitions to condemn land for a railway right of way. Defendants Paul E Triem and May Triem must appear March 24 to contest the petition and damages.
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State of Washington
Chelan
Wenatchee Valley & Northern Railway Company
Corporation
Paul E.triem
May Triem
Paul FE. Triem
Chelan County
Washington
Wenatchee
Section
BE. W. M
EK. W. M
Reeves & Reeves
Petioner
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Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed. H Mayar
Echo
Collinwood
Dave O’brien
Howard Nichols
Spokane
Sherman
A. J. Robinson
McLain
Colockum Telephone Co
Ben Pitcher
Ed Ingersol
F. W. Crum
J. H. Culp
Chas. Hinton
Geo. Siverly
Fox Chambers
H. C. Keeler
H. C. Tyler
D. C. Wolf
Wenatch
Yakima
M. E. Church Notes
Wm. Payne
Superior Court of
The
State of
Oberon
John Tholin
Leavenworth
Mary Ann Tholin
Heinz Preserving Co
National Biscuit Co
Welch
Crane
Domino Sugar
Libby
Guldeen
New York
D. M. Thomas
OPERA
Tholin @ Smith
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