Five Burned Sister Saved
Battleford dispatch reports Ann Matthews the sole survivor after prairie fires in the Tramping Lake district. The father died fighting the flames to defend the home. Anna Matthews, 18, carried five younger siblings to safety before attempting to rescue her mother, but the others perished in the fire.
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Vancouver
B. C
Battle Ford
Saskatchewan
Ann Matthews
Lake District
Anna Mathews
Answers the publics charge editorials and candidacy
The Daily World editorial comments on voters choosing a capable Chelan county representative for the upcoming November election. It argues many qualified locals exist and warns against candidates promising easy gains or guaranteed influence in the legislature.
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Chelan County
Horse Market Very Lively Amid Financial Straits
The local horse market shows activity with prices near last year. Bert Courtnay has sold about 200 head this spring. Yesterday he sold a span of young mules to Commissioner Otis and George Merriam for 400 dollars, a span of young boys to Andy Wright for 400 dollars, and roans to A. M. Dallach for 375 dollars.
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Bert Courtnay
Commissioner Otis
George Merriam
Andy Wright
A. M. Dallach
Many Hundreds Die in Storms Across Southern States
Atlanta reports indicate 225 killed and at least 1000 injured as violent storms hit Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Natchez lists 64 deaths amid widespread destruction and housing losses, with fires and massive property damage. A river rise brings down millions of feet of logs, ensuring steady mill supply for Wenatchee area.
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Atlanta
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Natchez
Miss
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth Echo
Duc de Chaulnes Dies in Paris Bed
The Duc de Chaulnes husband of Miss Theodora Shonts was found dead in his hotel room in Paris from embolism. Theodora Shonts, Theodore P. Shonts of New York, and family react to the sudden loss as Mrs. Shonts plans to sail to Paris with possible escort.
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Duc de Chaulnes
Theodora Shonts
Paris
Theodore B. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan Railway Company
Hotel Dangham
Bocador
Duke
Family
New York
Theodore P. Shonts
Shonts
France
St. Louis
Notorious Filipino Bandits Executed at Bilibid Prison
Cipriano Omogo alias Tiduc and A Afroniano Fernandez, long infamous bandits and leaders, were privately hanged at Bilibid prison. Omogo helped start the Julajane movement in Samar, Fernandez involved in the Leyte attack that killed four policemen and burned municipal buildings.
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Manila
Cipriano Omogo
Tiduc
A. Afroniano Fernandez
Bilibid
Omogo
Samar
Fernandez
Leyte
Ablene
Esperando Lota
Anniversary notice for I O O F hall event
Notice announces anniversary celebrations at the I O O F hall on Saturday evening April 25 at 8 30 p m All Oddfellows Rebekahs families and friends are cordially invited Scott 425 H J
Train robber loses nerve near Butte
A westbound Northern Pacific flyer, the North Coast Limited, was halted by torpedoes between Welsh's spur and Homestake 15 miles east of Butte. Engineers Hanscomb and Grear spotted trouble and four armed men fled into the rocks as the crew rushed the train to safety into Butte after suspecting a holdup.
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Butte
Mont
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
Welsh
Homestake
Frank Clow
Hanscomb
Grear
Rain Delivers Steady Relief for 1908 Wheat Crop
Eastern Washington wheat sections hailed welcome rain as showers spread across nearly all areas last week. Before the rain, the 1908 wheat crop faced serious danger from drought and dryness, threatening yields.
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Washington
Play ball and various notices fill Wenatchee pages
Tomorrow the city notes Parrish has taken possession of the O Connor Livery Barn and linked with the Oroville electric company. Local social items include a class picnic, a W of W dance, a family reunion, whist, and a lost suitcase recovered by lake trout from Wenatchee Lake. A Cashmere Record note says the Dee Jim Indian tract near Cashmere sold to a Spokane syndicate for 21000, while Chelan County ex treasurer Graham visits Wenatchee promoting water power.
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Tom Parrish
O’connor
Mr. Parrish
Electric
Oroville
Grace Parker
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Lake
Leavenworth
Graham
Chelan County
Chelan
Chelan Gorge
California
Wenat
No Damage From Frost Threat Belies Orchard Worries
Orchardists rejoice as frost blight causes no damage after cold rain and clearing skies. Intermittent wind and careful checks today show apricots cherries and peaches unscathed despite ice on town and a freeze on Badger Mountain. Snow brushed the hills nearby.
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Badger Mountain
Election in progress to admit new territory to city limits
Special election today with two polling places at the Fire Hall and the L. V. Bardin place on Chelan avenue. Activities include Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 with speakers from the Salvation Army, Christian Endeavor at 7, and a Bible service at 8. Doors open for all, with music by the choir. John W. Berger, minister.
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L. V. Bardin
Chelan Avenue
5Th
9Th
Annnex
Presbyterian Church
Howard Thomas
A. Merriweather
David ,Lyman
Northern Pacific Province
Salvation Army
Christian Endeavor
John W. Betaoishid Themfny Pulogi
John W. Berger
First Baptist Church
Re-Elects Officers of Associated Press Board
New York April 24 The AP board of directors adjourned after re electing all current officers President Frank B Noyes first vice president Charles Hopkins Clark second vice president Rufus N Rhodes treasurer Herman Ridder secretary and general manager Melville E Stone and assistant secretary and assistant general manager Charles B Diehl
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New York
Associated Press
Frank B. Noyes
Chicago Record-Herald
Charles Hopkins Clark
Hartford Courant
Rufus N. Rhodes
Birmingham News
Herman Ridder
New York Staats-Zeitung
Melville E. Stone
Charles 8. Diehl
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Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee
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F.H. Brand
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Estes Valley Orchards
A. F, Estes
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Geo. E. McCann
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Shaser
F. A. Warren
F. A. Reynolds
Sherif
J. E. Ferguson
Fred M. Berry
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Republic
J. King
Daily World
Wenatchee Republic
Columbia River
Priest Rapids
Pittsboro
Kiona
Wash
Sunnyside Ditch
Wen -Chee Bazaar
Athlene
Dios Dios
Lota
Mrs
A. A. Ferge
Badfer Mountain
Mrs. Rockey
Skiddo
Red Cart
LW. Co
Wenatehes -Department Store
H. J. Scott
City News
Kathryn MecNerney-Hayne
Henry Yeager
Bridgeport
Seattle
C. J. Wurtz
Valley
Louis Wetzel
Dyer Country
Eagle Hall
Sophia Miller
Popular Street
W. S. Trimble
Bridge
Ellis- Forde Co
Wenatches Theatre
Tolizhi
Wenatchee Drug Company
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