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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
Entry notes second class matter at the Wenatchee Washington post office with rate details showing a 2.50 charge and a date marker of 10.
The World defends its independence while recounting public anger over unsanitary Wenatchee depot conditions. It notes pressure from the Railway Commission, promises a $30,000 new station, and praises G N representative A A Piper for calming tensions, asserting the town seeks rights, not favors.
As warm weather returns, bicycles on sidewalks rise and police expect arrests for violations of the sidewalk riding ordinance. Officials say many violators are newcomers and intend to enforce the misdemeanor law to curb the practice.
A brisk plea urges Wenatchee to acquire more dogs, specifically loud howlers, to prove the town is inhabited and awake through the night. The appeal discounts tame dogs and favors the deep bass howls to reassure travelers and residents of activity in the area.
Police court sessions air a quarrel tied to a troublesome jie depo saloon now seen as a menace to city order. Council may decide on a license renewal remedy as needed. Chelan County and Wenatchee discussions hint at political surprises and local industry potential.
A late night altercation at the depot saloon left bartender Taylor under arrest for assault on patron Murray. Murray and a ranch worker employed by J M Duffy were drinking at the bar when the dispute began. Murray, intoxicated, had the case postponed until 7 tonight. Taylor was released on his own recognizance.
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