Olympia inventor acquitted on attempted murder charge
John Dowling of Olympia Washington was acquitted on the charge of attempted murder of John Pondelack a wealthy Chicago manufacturer after a plea of insanity. The dispute centered on an invention Pondelack marketed for Dowling who claimed no profit. A note mentions Lord Richard Alverstone may attend the American Bar Association meeting in Seattle on August 21 and a Wenatchee Furniture ad offering a $32 refrigerator for $25.
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John Dowling
Chicago
Olympia
Wash
John
Pondelack
Dowling
United Press Service
Seattle
Lori Richard E. Alverstone
England
American Bar Association
Bell in town to meet voters at Candidates Carnival
W. P. Bell of Everett a Republican candidate for Washington attorney general visits Wenatchee for a Candidates Carnival at the Wenatchee Theatre. He is a Bell & Austin partner with Snohomish county experience including former prosecuting attorney and city attorney roles and five years on the Snohomish school board. He was unanimously endorsed by the Snohomish County Bar Association for the office.
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W. P. Bell
Everett
Snohomish
F. A. Warren
Warren & Littleton Engineering Company
J. H. Lebeck
Warren
Farmers Fail to Gather Support for Extended Shopping Hours
A Commercial Club meeting sought farmer-backed support to keep merchants' doors open until eight at night after the fruit season. Only one farmer, Oscar Pike, attended, and no action was taken. W A Thompson convened. George H Ells chaired. Pike voiced mixed feelings about convenience versus farmer indifference.
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Commercial Club
Oscar Pike
W. A. Thompson
George H. Eilis
Balloon Explodes at Franco-British Exhibition
At the Franco-British Exhibition a huge balloon led by Captain Lovelace exploded. Two people were killed, three fatally injured, a dozen burned, with suffocation from fumes and broken windows. Miss Blanche Hill, secretary to Captain Lovelace, is reported among the dead. A refrigerator advertisement appears at the end.
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United Press Service
London
England
Lovelace
Blanche Hill
Band Concert Postponed to August 17 in Seattle
The Friday night band concert at the park is postponed to Monday August 17 as the band attends the Eagles convention in Seattle this week.
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Seattle
Eagles
Rancher Killed in Irrigation Dispute Near Vernon
Kelowna August 14 J R Layton a rancher living near Vernon was shot and instantly killed by fellow rancher John Anderson in a dispute over irrigation. The men were digging a ditch across Andersons property when Layton refused to desist. Anderson surrendered to Vernon police.
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United Press Service
Kelowna
B. C
J. R. Layton
Vernon
John Anderson
Layton
Anderson
Hotel Arrivals at Chewawa
List of hotel guests including T. A. Drebis Leavenworth W P Bell Everett J B Snoddy Missoula Mont Ethel M Bush J W Dunn Spokane J M Newland Harrington D H Morrow Leavenworth S O McGhie Seattle Raymond F Cliff Toledo Ohio John Gourley Seattle Carrie Barness Chelan L Whittier Whiting Ia R E Shepherd Spokane Alger Fowler Everett F A Snyder and Wife Seattle F A Reynolds Reynolds Robt A Halbert and Wife Seattle Wm M Halbert and Wife Everett Dr Brand returns to Wenatchee to open an office in the Columbia Valley Bank Building. dies will serve room Saturday. W C T U lunch at the readi Aug 15 commen.
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Chewawa
T. A. Drebis
Leavenworth
W. P. Bell
Everett
J. 8
Dr. Brand
Wenatchee
Seattle
Columbia Valley Bank
Netherlands Refuses Venezuelan Consul Appointment
The Hague August 14. The Netherlands government says it refuses to receive Robert Elois, newly appointed Venezuelan consul, in response to a demand for redress directed at President Castro.
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Holland
United Press Service
The
Hague
Netherlands
Robert Elois
Castro
Venezuela
Tacoma Band Wins First at Eagle's Convention
Three bands merged to form a composite Tacoma entry that edged Wenatchee for first place while Wenatchee is acclaimed as the state’s best amateur band. Judges placed Tacoma first, Wenatchee second, and Victor third.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Wenatchee
Victor
Rooming House Fire Claims One Life In Vancouver
Vancouver August 14 A rooming house fire this morning killed R Warrener who paused to button his shoes and was trapped by flames Twenty other occupants escaped Bert Warrener brother of the deceased was twice overcome by smoke but reached safety.
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United Press Service
Vancouver
B. C
R. Warrener
Bert Warrener
Candidates' Carnival Tonight At Wenatchee Theatre
A political event features candidates including Fred Kemp for Prosecuting Attorney. Kemp, from Corbin Ludington Kemp, is a young energetic lawyer with late filing and broad support. Other Republicans F A Estes and F A Warren are highlighted for county commissioner and engineer posts.
Reynolds seeks county auditor nomination in Chelan County
The Chelan Leader reports F. A. Reynolds of Nason Creek Reynolds post office on the Great Northern above Leavenworth announces candidacy for the Republican primary nomination for county auditor. Reynolds, a five year county resident and Indiana native, presents strong credentials as competent and honest.
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Chelan
F. A. Reynolds
Nason Creek
Reynolds Post Office
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Reynolds
Indiana
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Frank J. Sullivan
Schmidt Lithograph Co
Crow’s Nest
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WP. Bell
Natchee
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Wenatcheerniture Company
Readi
Wenatchee Band
Fred Kemp
Corbin, Ludington & Kemp
Kemp
Nothling
Manchester
N. H
Phillips-Exeter
University of Michigan Law Law School
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
Wenatchee Theatre
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Demos
Repubs
A. F. Estes
Estes Valley Orchards
Donald Bell Co
Life
Shatsald Whinatchhe Drug CO
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