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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
4
The Daily World in Wenatchee, Washington, names Rufus Woods and Trimble Chase as editors at its main office in the Daily World Building. The paper operates as a second class matter at the Wenatchee post office and serves the local agricultural and business community.
M O Tibbits died after a period of illness leaving Wenatchee and North Central Washington in mourning. He led the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers association as president for three years and was widely respected as a straight forward energetic and cultured community figure. His passing marks the loss of a notable local friend and neighbor esteemed for his integrity.
In Spokane the water department reports nightly hose snaking and nozzle removal by users during allotted sprinkling hours. Investigators note the offenders reside in the city's more aristocratic districts as authorities vow strong action against these so called respectable citizens.
In Garey Indiana on August 21 600 skilled workers quit their jobs at the United States Steel Corporation plant demanding beer be supplied. The walkout follows Prohibition agitation and a pledge from local officials to close saloons to halt production. The protest frames government duty as enabling right choices and cites education morality and religion to oppose the saloon.
W A Thompson of Wenatchee denounces Collier's Weekly critique of Prohibition and Pearson's article, accusing ministers and doctors of being bought to advertise distilleries. He argues religious papers should avoid evil appearances and predicts saloons will fade as decent men shift away from liquor business.
E F Morse came back yesterday from a ten days trip in the Bridgeport country to look after land interests he holds in that section.
The speaker argues there is no inherent right to sell intoxicants and that licensing the saloon is expedient. He cites studies linking liquor to crime, notes Kansas’ prison statistics after removing saloons, and cites North Dakota data. He claims well‑administered policing can prevent illegal sales if the saloon is banned.
The First Baptist Church under Rev. A Sterling Barner will hold Sabbath services with Bible school at 10 am led by superintendent C A Battles. All classes meet as usual. Morning worship at 11 am features a sermon titled As Seen From the Heights with lessons from the scriptures.
The A Y P exposition hosts a Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m with an evening service at 8 p m in the lecture room. The sermon titled The Life Beautiful invites strangers to attend. Christian Church holds a discussion at 11 a m on Wet or Dry Which and at 8 p m Rev R N Parrent speaks on Gods Wonderful Love. A J Adams is pastor.
Dr. Stevenson will preach in the morning on Influence Both Conscious and Unconscious. In the evening his theme will be The Human Fly Trap. The Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 p m will be a temperance rally led by H H Servis. A prayer meeting is called for 10 a m Tuesday in the church parlors.
N B Bigelow came back yesterday from a business trip to Peshastia.
Notice to voters announces a special election in Wenatchee Washington on August 24 1909 to decide whether to allow the sale of intoxicating liquors within the city. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm in three wards at Rosenberg building First Suburban Home Addition Wenatchee Planing Mill office and Eagle Livery store room.
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