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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
The Wenatchee Washington Daily World announces its main office building is home to the editorial and business departments. It notes farmers phone 1132 and that the paper is entered as second class mail at the Wenatchee post office.
The first Washington branch adopts a sentiment to amend the federal constitution to allow an income tax and urges Senate approval. It argues the federal government will need such a tax sooner or later and that Washington should act first to remain progressive and timely. It predicts tariff revisions will follow and supports a readjustment in a couple of years.
Mayor Pratt of Spokane backs the commissioner plan as Seattle federated clubs prepare to discuss it. The move aims at fixed responsibility and streamlined administration, reducing council bickering while basing franchises on business merit. Spokane's screen law enforcement on saloons is cited as an example.
George H. Ellis of Wenatchee and partner Jas. E. Forde have purchased more land at a school land sale in Okanogan County. The Loomis Prospector notes Ellis plans to develop the holdings, betting on irrigation and fruit production as transportation improves, with the Griffin ranch orchard project cited as a successful example of his approach.
A sequence of historical events and dates is presented, highlighting early Maine settlement, military actions, religious milestones, political figures, battles, a major bank robbery, and naval arrivals. The list includes Boone at Blue Licks, Constitution vs Guerriere, and Cleveland’s nomination letter.
Frank A. Leach, born August 19, 1846 in Auburn New York, who resigned as director of the United States mint to become president of the People's Water Company of Oakland California, started as a newspaper publisher in Napa and later founded the Vallejo Evening Chronicle and the Oakland Enquirer. He served as superintendent of the San Francisco mint from 1897, gaining notice from the secretary of the treasury.
Mr. Leach was transferred to Washington to serve as director of the United States Mint, a relocation announcing a leadership appointment at a federal agency.
Notice to voters announces a special election held on August 24 1909 in Wenatchee Washington to decide whether to license the sale of intoxicating liquors. Polling places are Rosenberg building First Ward Wenatchee Planing Mill office Second Ward Eagle Livery store room with polls open 8 am to 8 pm.
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