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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
1
At a Commercial Club meeting a petition signed by many farmers asked merchants to keep stores open until 8 pm from now until October 15. A meeting is set for Thursday night with merchants clerks and farmers to reach a satisfactory agreement.
Police headquarters reported Judge Palmer said the court is defunct for now as circus day approaches. The brief lull in business is seen as a preparation pause before active court activity resumes.
A blaze at Coey automobile shop in Chicago early today consumed fifty eight autos including many expensive models. Fire spread to gasoline tanks, making rescue impossible and causing heavy losses to owners. Cause of the fire is not known.
King Edward arrived in Ischl Austria to a warm reception with flowers strewn along his path. He was greeted by Emperor Franz Joseph and proceeded to the baths at Marienbad for a weeks long stay as part of his travel.
August 12 Lincoln sees universal demonstration over Bryan notifications. Weather unsettled with showers, yet thousands rally as the Bryan committee meets him at Fairview. Bryan delivers a stirring acceptance from the platform on O Street amid fireworks and cheers.
Lincoln August 12 Mr Bryan was notified of his Democratic nomination by Henry D. Clayton of Alabama. Clayton praised Denver 1904 platform as a democratic instrument aligning with the fathers. Bryan pledged harmony with the platform and urged reform against predatory wealth.
Complaint to the World alleges a group of boys and girls in the park band stand caused a disturbance past midnight. The writer questions parental negligence and urges a curfew law for Wenatchee.
Fifty leading Democrats in Kenosha pledge to publish a democratic daily paper during the campaign. They will secure ten yearly paid subscriptions in advance at five dollars per year.
In Constantinople on August 12 the Young Turks press demand that the Sultan surrender half his fortune to restore government funds, accusing old regime officials of emptying the treasury. The Sultan refuses, offering to mortgage private property to cover current expenses, arguing that accepting would imply misappropriation.
Klamath Falls August 12. E H Harriman the railway magnate seeks rest from business cares in Pelican lake fishing but turns to bear and deer hunting in the surrounding mountains. Averill Roland and his two sons guide the expedition with thorough plans and equipment.
John D. Orwell leads a group of eastern buyers who purchased C. H. Lewis’s renowned pear orchard near Medford for 160000 dollars. The orchard’s pears fetch world class prices with a single car reported at 6800 dollars. A local oddity notes Dr. McCoy seen with broom mop ivory soap and gold dust twins, described as instruments of martial warfare in a puzzling scene.
Winnipeg August 12 The Canadian Pacific officials vow no concessions in the wage dispute. Workers must return under old terms or forego reinstatement. Pay day finds strikebreakers increasing though no violence has occurred. Vice President Whyte, back from the Pacific Coast, says the company will fight to the finish.
The W. C. T. U. ladies will serve lunch at the reading room on Saturday August 15 starting at 11 a.m. Ice cream, cake and lemonade will be available all day.
Hotel guest list includes D F M Kaig from North Yakima C H Hinman also of North Yakima R A Horner from Louisville Kentucky Mrs D S McKenzie of Tacoma O Wells of Portland Jnc 8S Snapp of Seattle T B Rhodes of Spokane Co L Ferry of Seattle Lee McClellan Geo P Stafford of Sayre Pa Daisie Wright of Chelan B E Smith of East Stroudsburg Pa Cc C Smith of Wyalusing Pa M V Lukins of Scranton Pa Peter Krecht of Brooklyn N Y.
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