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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
4
The Daily World reports County Assessor Osborne notes faster growth in North Central Washington with rising land values and more cultivated acreage. He urges taxing unimproved land proportionally to nearby improved property to curb speculative holding and promote community development.
The rabbi condemns the double standard of sexuality and argues for equal moral expectations for men and women. He links divorce to character and urges focusing on marriage preparation rather than divorce, noting health and moral living as essential to social well being.
Mobile hosts the Knights of Columbus as the twenty seventh annual meeting opens with a pontifical mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Glennon preaches. officers to be elected amid debate on by law changes and a report on the $500000 Catholic University endowment. Membership stands at 225000 across North and South American regions.
In Cambridge district court Mrs. Elizabeth Richmond received a preliminary hearing for the murder of Stewart McTavish whose body was found July 23 in her East Cambridge room with a bullet through the eye and head battered by an ax. Police say robbery was the motive as McTavish carried a large sum of money.
Farmers are occupied with haying and heading. A dance at Paul Matson's Saturday drew a large crowd and was enjoyed by all. L. J. Coonan and daughter Mary travel to Seattle fair for a week. John Witte and wife visited W. J. Bromley. Mrs. Johnnie Stankey of Mansfield Wa sh spent a week with her mother Mrs. A Norman. Mrs. S. J. Mulloy went to Wenatchee for a few days with friends. May English of Waterville visits Mrs. George Overturf for a week.
Washington reports the navy department is considering forming a fleet of 16 first class armored cruisers to guard the Pacific Coast with a spring concentration and a possible cruise to the Philippines by September under Admiral Sebree. Expected members include Tennessee California Maryland Pennsylvania Colorado North Carolina Montana New York and others to reach 11 with four more likely Brooklyn Charleston St Louis Milwaukee. The plan seeks a seasoned commander with battleship fleet experience to lead the new force and develop war gaming and tactics.
The statement notes that Rear Admiral Sebree will have retired by the time the real work starts, signaling a leadership transition as key tasks commence.
A brief note announces graduation from the Northern Illinois College of Optics in Chicago, highlighting completion of studies and credential attainment.
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