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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
4
Wenatchee bridge purchase urged by mayor in stance against politics
Mayor Gellatly in a Post-Intelligencer interview urges correction of coastal impressions about Wenatchee’s free Columbia bridge. He argues the bridge aids growth, favors east side ranchers, and that Wenatchee backs state purchase, while Seattle interests and politics oppose it. He calls on Seattle chamber to back the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gellatly
The
Post-Intelligencer
Wenatchee Bridge
Columbia
Wenatchee
State Commission
Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Auto Accident Claims Chehalis Man’s Family
J P Emmett of Adrian Washington loses control of his car near a small Chehalis bridge as he slows on a grade. His seven year old son is crushed to death and his wife suffers a broken arm. Emmett was an inexperienced driver. But for the wrong pedal error the car left the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Emmett
Adrian, Wash
Adrian
Wash
Emmett
Chelan Club Eyes Carnegie Hero Medal for Asa Post
The Chelan commercial club plans to seek a Carnegie hero medal for Asa Post who rescued a boy from drowning in the Chelan river on July 4. A committee of one will pursue the matter at the club’s next meeting. W M Emerson becomes club secretary replacing C E Rusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan
Commercial Club
Asa Post
Chelan River
W. M. Emerson
C. E. Rusk
Cashmere Orchard Sells for 32000 in Real Estate Deal
The 20 acre bearing orchard one and one half miles east of Cashmere was sold yesterday by James and Burke to W Gwynne of Seattle for 32000. Former owners G C Carey and J Erickson acquired it last year for 21000. The orchard yielded 7006 dollars in apples last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Burke
W Gwynne
Seattle
G. C. Carey
J. Erickson
Father of the Wrights Receives Benediction in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio Bishop Milton Wright father of Wilbur and Orville Wright is given a prominent role at a ceremony honoring the aviators. He pronounces the benediction as medals are presented for their air navigation breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Milton Wright
Reverend Wright and Sons Promote Aviation Achievements
The article portrays Bishop Wright as an active, modest patriarch of the Wright family. It notes his visit to Fort Myer to observe his sons’ experiments and includes a reproduced snapshot from that event. The family avoids publicity while celebrating notable aviation successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Fort Myer
Gventleman
Unusual East Africa Cymbal Becomes Sport Like Dumbbells
Native peoples of the east coast of Africa use a cymbal species shaped like dumbbells. They play in pairs, one in each hand, and strike them together with force, creating a percussive sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Mrs Sue Smith Heads to Bridgeport Fair
Mrs Sue Smith traveled from Bridgeport this morning en route to the fair, adding a traveler’s note to the day’s local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Smith
Bridgeport
Special election in Wenatchee on liquor sale question
Notice to voters declares a special election on August 24 1909 in Wenatchee Washington to decide if intoxicating liquors may be sold within the city. Polling places are Rosenberg building Great Northern plat Second Ward Wenatchee Planing Mill office Eagle Livery store room. Polls open 8 a m to 8 p m. Signed Sam R Bumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wash
Great Northern
Rosenberg
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