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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
3
A New York column recalls honest thieves, Rockefeller misread headlines, garment workers strike over a talking ban, a court on socialist literature, sparrow extermination debates, a Canal Street Hebrew daily paper start, a hen unearths stolen jewelry, Hell Gate power tests could light the city.
Co. F. Lyons a former deputy sheriff of North Yakima has vanished and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. He is believed to have gone to Pasco where authorities have been notified. Lyons once served as a Northern Pacific constable and was known to arrest nearly anyone found on the tracks after dark. He is now charged with maliciously beating a man with his club.
G F Riley near Centralia suffered a peculiar accident when a grabbing machine hook severed the upper half of his ear. The severed flesh was sewn back on and a doctor deemed the dressing satisfactory predicting Riley would regain a whole ear.
Salt Lake City readies for the 43rd Grand Army of the Republic encampment with flags and bunting filling streets. Notables like Commander-in-Chief Henry M. Nevins arrive to establish headquarters as veterans pour in for parades, campfires, and weeklong sessions across city venues.
Omsk in Siberia gains an American consulate led by Adolph F. Reinecke marking the first consular representation in the vast Russia region between Moscow and Vladivostok. The note highlights immigration, development, and multi national interest in the area.
A. Warrener and his wife of Great Bend Kansas arrived today to visit P. J. Morris and family in the locality.
In Honolulu on Aug 9 the high wage association declared the 6 000 plus Japanese plantation workers strike ended after two months. Planters refused concessions and authorities prosecuted leaders for alleged threats. Strike leaders met and voted to call off the walkout while leader F Makino said workers would pursue other means to win a one dollar daily wage.
In St Joseph Missouri the International Typographical Union begins its annual convention with over a hundred delegates and spouses arriving. Key topics include old age pensions funeral benefits uniformity and expanded correspondence plus training in typesetting machine operation. A separate note reports Judge Carey ruling against County Auditor L E Josseph in Stevens County prohibiting local option election notices due to insufficient signatures.
Lancaster Pa August 6 The annual convention and camp meeting of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Pennsylvania Maryland and the District of Columbia opened at Rocky Springs today and will run through August 15. Speakers include Rev Dr A D Simpson founder of the Alliance Dr F E Marsh of New York Rev J F Ballard of Los Angeles and several returned missionaries from Palestine China India and Africa.
Wenatchee visitors to Seattle are advised to stay at Mrs Wiswell's at 4529 Brooklyn Avenue for a quiet comfortable room with bath. Direct routes from the depot marked Eastlake and Wallingford lead straight to the house. Rates are $1 per day and advance engagement of rooms is suggested.
M. S. Nichols of Oakland Indiana reports using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since 1872 and calls it a faithful friend for 18 years of travel. After 35 years of use, he affirms its value and recommends it widely. For sale by all dealers.
Earl Nelson, the oldest member of the house of Lords, turned eighty six on August nine. He inherited the earldom at twelve and is the only lord who was a peer in King William IV’s lifetime. Grand-nephew of Lord Nelson, he receives a perpetual 35000 dollar annual pension. He once served as a clergyman and remains active in the English Church union.
Lawton Oklahoma reports a flood of visitors arriving August 6 as the city welcomes guests from neighboring towns and distant areas, filling hotels and local venues. Officials note steady arrivals, with events and tours drawing attention to Lawton's attractions.
Lawton Chamber of Commerce directs a multi day celebration in southeastern Oklahoma marking the opening of Kiowa-Comanche country. The lineup includes band concerts street parades Indian sports athletic contests and various attractions across today and tomorrow.
John H Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia reports his father suffered chronic diarrhoea for years until using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle cured him and he has been well for eighteen months. At sixty he remains active and capable. Sold by all dealers.
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