Library committees being appointed in Andersburg
Six men were fatally hurt and six seriously injured when the drill boat Destroyer exploded while blasting in the Detroit river. Money offers reach 100 each as committees prepare for fundraising next Wednesday August 26 to finance the library. Miss Sally Palmer arrives from Milwaukee to visit for several weeks.
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United Press Service
Andersburg
Ont
Detroit River
Sally Palmer
Judge Palmer
Milwaukee
Two Spencers Compete for County Treasurer Post
In Lakeside Ernest G. Spencer runs for county auditor while Martin P. Spencer of Wenatchee seeks county treasurer. The World highlights the mix up from a recent error that tied both Spencers to the republican ticket for treasurer.
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Spencers
Ernest G. Spencer
Lakeside
Martin P. Spencer
Wenatchee
Army Officers Rally For Captain Haines After Fatal Shooting
New York August 19 Army officers defend Captain Haines who shot and killed William Annis over alleged relations with Haines wife following divorce counter charges. Army circles denounce the conditions in the complaint and fear a scandal akin to German army circles. Annis was buried today.
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United Press Service
New York
United States Army
Haines
William Annis
Leavenworth Worker Dies After Train Disaste r
The body of W. J. Murphy, a Great Northern tower worker from Maha, was brought to Leavenworth after being killed Monday night when he was crushed between freight cars while riding a train to the canyon work site above the town. Murphy and a partner had been riding freight trains to reach the scene of their labor.
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W. J. Murphy
Leavenworth
Murphy
Great Northern
Maha
Labor Union Member Found Dead In Seattle
Patrick Dooley, a member of the New York City Laborers' union, was found dead today on the waterfront in Seattle with a wound to the forehead suggesting murder. Police are investigating the case.
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Seattle
Patrick Dooley
New York City
Laborers’ Union
Makig
Tacoma Civil Engineer L D Corkins Shoots Self
In Tacoma on August 19 L D Corkins a civil engineer described as wealthy with Cincinnati relatives shot himself in a Tacoma rooming house. The motive remains unknown.
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Tacoma
L. D. Corkins
Cincinnati
Hmself
Belser Funeral Today At Methodist Church
The funeral of L. H. Belser is held this afternoon at the Methodist church. The body arrived yesterday from Medford Oregon and lay in the Sprague undertaking rooms overnight. Rev. Beightol delivers the funeral address this afternoon.
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L. H. Belser
Methodist Church
Medford
Oregon
E. F. Sprague
Beightol
Lusitania Sets World Record Speed to New York
The Lusitania is making 25 knots from Liverpool, beating its own record as the fastest ship in the world. Wireless reports say 1202 miles covered to noon, with a New York arrival expected tomorrow night and a potential four day transatlantic crossing.
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United Press Service
New York
Lusitania
Liverpool
Atlantic
Johnson to Be Renominated at Democratic Convention
In Moneapolis Minnesota on August 19 the Democratic state convention gathers and appears set to renominate Governor Johnson for another term. Supporters pressured him despite prior denials with delegates cheering for six minutes when his name is mentioned. A Bryan phonograph speech also sparks loud applause.
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Johnson
Moneapolis
Minn
William J. Bryan
Chewzra Grill ends all you-can-eat option with a la carte pay
The Chewzra Grill announces a switch to an a la carte system where customers pay only for what they eat regardless of portion size. This policy ensures every diner is charged per item rather than a bundled meal.
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zService
Chewzra Grill
TATES HS VIEWS IN JUDJESHIP CAMPAIGN CONTROVERSY
A Wenatchee letter to the editor challenges a Daily World summary of the judicial race. The writer accuses Grimshaw campaign managers of partisan appeals, defends endorsements by Neal Steiner and Ira Thomas as qualifications, and argues the bar and local lawyers largely back the writer despite party differences.
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Frank Reeves
Steiner, Neal
Ira Thomas
Democratic Central Committee
Wenatchee
Wash
Daily World
Weekly Advance
Washington
Mr. Grimshaw
Neal
Superior Court
DeWitt C. Britt
Chelan
Britt
Steiner
The
Republic
Lewis & Clark
Shiner
Grimshay
City Council fills vacancy and approves saloon ordinance
The council elected P. P. Holcomb to fill the Belser vacancy. The saloon ordinance passed its third reading restricting establishments and prohibiting music or women in saloons. Repairs to Orondo avenue were referred to the street committee with a $500 cap. The fire bell from Pacific Coast Fire Apparatus was rejected and held for the company order. Me Matthew street sidewalk and C. J. Taylor saloon license were also referred.
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L. H. Belser
P. P. Holcomb
Orondo Avenue
Pacific Coast Fire Apparatus Company
Methew Street
C. J. Taylor
Train Strikes Auto Kill Gluck Couple at Lake Minnetonka
A Minneapolis and St. Louis train hit a large automobile owned by John Gluck a millionaire brewer at a crossing near Lake Minnetonka. Gluck and his wife were killed instantly, two children and the mother of Mrs. Gluck were seriously injured. the machine was ground to pieces and the victims were mangled.
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United Press Service
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Louis
John Gluck
Lake Minnetonka
Gluck
Millionaire Gluck
Mead challenges saloon interests in Hoquiam speech
Governor Mead, speaking to a large Hoquiam crowd under the Anti-Saloon League, declared his support for the league and pledged to advance the cause during the campaign. He praised the city’s harbor and resources and aimed to mobilize public backing against saloons.
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Hoquiam
Governor Mead
Anti-Saloon League
Victorious Athlete Welcomed Home in New York
John J. Hayes, the American marathon champion from London, returned aboard the Oceanic to cheering crowds August 19. Tugs escorted the liner to the pier as shrill whistles and a sea of fans celebrated the victor’s homecoming in New York.
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New York
John J. Hayes
London
United States
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F. H. Brand
M. D
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Schmidt Lithograph Company
Frank J. Sullivan
Captain Haines
Labor Union
Belser
Tates HS
Grimshaw
Chelan County
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
City Council
L. H
Beller
Rossi
Case
Bousquet
Wildberger
Marshall
Battles
the World Printery
John Gluek
Dren
Mead
Wilt & Adams
David Belasco
Wenatchee Theatre
Golden West
Belasco Theatre
Blanche Sates
Wenatchee Drug Store
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