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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
Seattle officials report widespread counterfeit silver dollars in circulation. The coins closely resemble genuine money but are lighter in weight, fooling many merchants and causing substantial losses. Secret Service and U S marshal deputies are investigating origin and suspects.
Jefferson City MissouriApril 14 The Supreme court denied the Republican Central Committee of St Louis to issue mandamus against St Louis election commissioners to call a city convention The decision holds the state primary election law constitutional and en bancance confirms its validity.
Captain U B Scott of Port land plans to quit steamboat work and move to a Wenatchee Washington apple orchard. He cites high profits from local orchards where ten year trees yield large returns, with several growers netting substantial fortunes. He notes high prices for bearing land and irrigation as essential factors. Farther, Colville Indian reservation lands open to entry as of April 16 after suspension revocation allowing filings on multiple townships.
About 7 000 people from all parts of Central Illinois filled the Peoria coliseum for William Jennings Bryan speech. He joked he was too young to run the first time and warned that if not elected soon he would be too old.
Dan F. Shaser announces his candidacy for Ver County sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary election.
F A Warren declares candidacy in the upcoming primaries for Chelan County Engineer on the Republican ticket. He urges voters to support his bid.
A brief notice indicates a candidate files for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the upcoming primary election. The readable text confirms party designation and the official nomination path.
John A. Gellatly announces he will not seek a state legislature seat this fall. He cites time constraints from mayoral duties in Wenatchee and school board responsibilities, and says he does not want the office. He plans to push local policies for Chelan County instead.
George F. Smith of Clockum Creek lost his house and all belongings last Monday when a match lit by his two year old son ignited the curtains after a bumblebee attracted attention during the family's absence. Mrs. Smith and an older child were in a field nearby. The house, furniture, and clothing were burned.
Bragdon praises the square deal as a universal principle guiding individuals and corporations alike. He argues that fair trade shapes empires and nations, influencing laws, retailers, jobbers, and customers and shaping everyday life through honest dealings.
J. J. Banta, once of this city and now resident of Seattle, has bought 15 acres from H. J. Betty at East Wenatchee and plans to establish a poultry ranch.
M. O. Merrill notes eight painters have been kept busy through most of the spring to show the extent of recent building work.
At a meeting of the fans held at the Commercial club last night c. L. Green known as Slats was elected captain of the team for the coming year.
Mani Taylor announced Wenatchee will play Cashmere on the Cashmere grounds next Sunday at 2 p.m. A game with Waterville is set for the 26th and Wenatchee and Cashmere meet again on May 3. The season culminates in Wenatchee June 15 when the Northwest League from Vancouver, B C visits.
A letter to Spokane Chief Ren Rice from George A. Thayer of Eigenland North Dakota reports his missing wife and four children have run off with a cross eyed man described as a horsethief. Thayer says Havre Montana was their last sighting and that they may head for the coast. He asks police to locate the suspect and return his wife.
A Spokane report states liquor dealers and allied interests including cigars and soda water trade will push to perfect the Knights of the Royal Arch. At Pantages hall a Sunday meeting will initiate 150 applicants into the order, aiming to elevate the lines of business.
At a meeting of all the ranchers in Orondo last night the proposal from Gray & Son of Entiat to furnish power for irrigation was rejected. The Entiat Power company’s plan was accepted, offering power at 50 per horse power for the year plus five lights per horsepower for winter use. A bond requirement was debated but voted down by the majority.
Preparations are under way to honor Wenatchee's two representatives in the U S Navy. M C Palmer, kin of J B Ferguson and W T Irwin, arrived yesterday to attend. Fred Elfers, son of John Elfers, in service three years, sails in from the sound for a visit.
A. M. Anderson a Great Northern right of way agent filed deeds for right of way from Ential Improvement Company J D Bonar and A L Rogers dated April 15 Good Friday Services will be held tomorrow at 10 30 AM at St Luke s Episcopal church all friends and members invited.
Spokane reports the Cornell University club of Spokane organizing with officers H M Hart president FP B Mesick secretary treasurer H G Stern. aims to boost Cornell and aid western students. Charter members span Spokane Spirit Lake Moscow Washougal Wenatchee Coast to British Columbia others. The group plans bimonthly informal banquets to foster fellowship.
EGCS offers eggs at 15 cents per dozen at the Ellis Forde Company on Friday and Saturday.
The spring irrigation boom boosts pipe sales with Joe Edwards of Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co reporting up to a full carload sold in a day and three cars disposed this week. The Ellis- Forde Co will offer eggs for Easter at 15c a dozen Friday and Saturday. Mrs. R N Bradford left for Los Angeles to be with her seriously ill mother.
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