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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
The Daily World notes Great Northern railroad support for Wenatchee’s growth. Improvements to trackage depots and roundhouse spur activity and elevate Wenatchee as eastern terminus for Cascade tunnel electrification, boosting business blocks, streets, sewers, and a population over 5,000.
Chicago university drops about one hundred students for poor scholarship, asserting desire for quality over quantity. It defends high academic ideals, contrasting with other schools and praising Rockefeller's institution as a model for higher learning.
State senate moves ahead with impeachment trial in a steady, dignified manner. Lawmakers refuse to be swayed by technicalities or past whisky ring bitterness, aiming for swift justice on charges against Schively. Public demand for efficient, honest governance supports decisive action.
A summary of historical events on August 14 across years: the first steam powered iron ferry in Boston 1832 the Oregon territory formed 1848 martial law in St Louis 1861 Farragut died 1883 a judge attacked and killed 1889 allies reach Pekin 1900 and Cogswell death 1908.
Arthur Erwin Brown born August 14 1850 in Bucks County Pennsylvania established a global reputation as a naturalist. After common schooling he studied in European universities then returned to America where he lectured and wrote on zoology and biology, gaining high esteem in his field.
Mr. Brown served as vice president and curator of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and as manager of the Wistar Institute of Anatomy. In 1907 the University of Pennsylvania conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Science.
Ball teams from Wenatchee Aerie No. 202 and Leavenworth Aerie No. 938 meet on the local diamond next Sunday afternoon August 15 at 2 30. An interesting game is expected.
Tomorrow opens game season as many local sportsmen plan to depart tonight for the grain fields of Douglas County to reach early morning hunting.
Delegates from Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Massachusetts arrived in Perth Amboy New Jersey for the eastern branch convention of the Danish Brotherhood to be held the next day. Local Danish societies prepared welcoming ceremonies and an engaging program for visitors.
W. W. Johnson of Wenatchee has assumed management of the George Turner ranch on Moses Lake. He plans to use a gasoline launch with a 12 horsepower two cylinder engine to carry passengers and freight to various places on the lake.
Seattle Aug 14 Mayor John F Miller asks Governor Hart to push legislation creating annual county grand juries In his letter he argues public officials should not oppose grand jury sessions when properly convened and without public excitement
John Peters and family of Wenatchee camped on Lake Chelan and planned a long stay but a son was thrown from a horse and seriously injured. the family returned home Tuesday. They are prominent members of the Dunkard colony near Wenatchee.
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