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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
Suburban readers are addressed with information on the Daily World publishing office in Wenatchee Washington and the main business editorial address. The notice also references subscription rates and a post office entry as second-class matter.
The author notes Wenatchee experiences heat that is not as oppressive as the humid heat in the middle west, expressing sympathy for those enduring humidity and distress in other areas. The reflection contrasts regional climate and highlights concern for affected communities.
The text urges close public scrutiny of the Olympia trial and warns that if substantial justice is not delivered the Republican Party faces a humiliating defeat in Washington. It asserts no technicalities will excuse negligence and calls on Senate Republicans to act with duty.
The Daily World urges the federal government to locate an experimental farm in Okanogan county. It argues North Central Washington’s fruit industry warrants recognition and that local leaders should send fruit samples to Secretary Wilson to prompt action.
Key events include the Half Moon’s entrance into Chesapeake Bay in 1609. Louisburg founded in 1713 by French settlers from Newfoundland. Nichols Boylston, famed Boston merchant, died in 1771. The Danes attacked Copenhagen in 1801. Francis Joseph born in 1830. Welden railroad seizure in 1864. Martinique earthquakes in 1891. Persia appoints diplomats in Athens in 1908 after 2399 years.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans born August 18 1846 in Floyd county Virginia. He rose through the ranks from 1860 naval academy to rear admiral in 1901 and earned the nickname Fighting Bob for actions at Fort Fisher and Valparaiso. He led ships in the Spanish American War and commanded the Asiatic fleet and North Atlantic fleet before retiring last year.
Reading through a noisy sports and defense update, the piece notes minor league drama with pitchers and umpires, stars like Nap Rucker and Ed Reusbach, and possible signings for the White Sox. It then reports on bids opened for two new battleships Arkansas and Wyoming with heavy armor, speed, and strong compartmental protection planned.
The readable fragment praises a battleship's design as distinctly superior to those of any battleship hitherto designed, indicating a claim of exceptional effectiveness.
Lead August 18 The South Dakota Pharmaceutical Association opened its annual convention with an address of welcome by Mayor Blatt and the president H A Sasse delivering the annual address. The afternoon featured entertainment as the gathering continues through Saturday with drug trade representatives from across the state in attendance.
Warning issued by J. J. Eyer at 14 N Mission that coaster brakes will increase by 25 cents starting September 1. The notice urges readers to take action and save money.
A reference notes that someone spent a fort night with Cardinal Logue at his see in Armagh during a period of travel with France mentioned among companions.
Notice to voters sets August 24 1909 as the date for a special Wenatchee Washington election to decide whether to license intoxicating liquors. Polling sites include Rosenberg building First Ward Wenatchee Planing Mill office Second Suburban Home Addition and Eagle Livery store room with hours 8 am to 8 pm.
Archbishop Farley of New York returns to the United States after a three month tour of Europe. He traveled with his secretary and several priests to attend the golden jubilee of the American College at Rome then toured Switzerland and Germany before sailing aboard the Caronia.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Battles returned from a weeklong stay at Lake Wenatchee with notable trout fishing. Battles reports excellent sport and satisfaction with the trip and the catches.
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