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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

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George Blair makes bid to reclaim old farmstead

George Blair, after living at several places following a sale two years earlier, offered 16 000 for his former farm east of the Lewis and Clark school. The tract of six and three quarter acres includes orchard. The seller was A V Huff who likely keeps the property.

George Blair A. V. Huff Mr. Blair M. E. Fisher Mr. Fisher E. E. Stevens Mr. Stevens Orcharn Lewis and Clark School

Russia to Dissolve Finland Diet Amid Secret Mobilization

United Press reports that Russia plans an early dissolution of the Finnish Diet and moves to Finland are rapid and covert. Troops are being hurried to the region in anticipation of a general revolt as mobilization proceeds secretly from Helingsford.

United Press Service Helingsford Finland

Wreck on Southern Pacific Near Eugene Kills Two

A Southern Pacific local from Portland wrecked four miles north of Eugene after the engine struck a cow. Fireman Frank Boulton died under the engine, and Engineer Jack Nichols later died after severe burns. Seven others injured, plus two tramps identified among the deceased. The accident, described as one of Oregon’s worst, left extensive track damage and many passengers spared.

United Press Service Eugene Ore Southern Pacific Here Frank Boulton Jack Nichols Cottage Grove Portland Mikler Ray Schwartz Junction City Geo. Bailey Verne Apperson Albert Rahm W. Richardson Salem John Wright John Willought Pittsburg Oregon

The Prune Crop Harvest Returns Similar To Last Year

The prune crop this year matches last year with prices slightly lower than the test year. Net result should be similar as a larger harvest offsets minor price drop. Wages for picking and packing stay the same at five cents per box and four cents per crate. Many women and girls travel from the Big Bend to work the harvest.

Big Bend

Wheat Arrives by Carload at Beal Grain & Milling

Beal Grain & Milling receives wheat from Big Bend country by rail with several carloads already arriving. The new facilities include a hopper dump and a belt system feeding the mill center. Machinery is up to date and millwrights rate the mill as second best in completeness in the state.

Beal Grain & Milling Company Big Bend

Former Treasury Official Charged With Theft

Chicago, Aug. 24. George W. Fitzgerald a former Treasury official appeared in Judge Chela in's court to answer charges of stealing between one hundred seventy five thousand dollars from the treasury over a year ago. The case was postponed to next Monday and Fitzgerald was released on a ten thousand dollar bond. He allegedly sought to arrange with businessmen to set up a thousand dollar bit. Stolen from the treasury were funds identified as Siachar Tele.

United Press Service Chicago Ill George W. Fitzgerald United States Siachar

Pacific Fleet Starts Cruise to Samoan Islands

Seven cruisers of the Pacific fleet and seven torpedo boat destroyers began a cruise at 1:10 this morning bound for the Samoan islands. The voyage will end next winter at Magdalena Bay with target practice. Destroyers are being towed by the cruisers as a coal saving experiment.

United Press Service San Francisco Cal Pacific Fleet Samoan Islands Magialena Bay

Captain Haines Faces Murder Charge Amid Mental Doubt

New York Aug 24 Captain Haines who killed William Annis is described as mad or shamming. A double watch guards his cell as he supposedly forgets the act and believes he must report to Fort Hamilton. The Haines brothers were handcuffed and arraigned on murder. proceedings postponed until next Friday.

United Press Service New York Haines William Annis Annis Fort Hamilton Haines Brothers

Hutchinson Seeks Sheriff Post Backed by Experience

J. W. Hutchinson, Republican candidate for sheriff, is an experienced public servant with prior service in the office. He campaigns across the county on his proven ability and background, and is the father of Dr. Hutchinson of this city. He has just returned from Clockum optimistic about his chances.

J. W. Hutchinson

Festivities Continue as Sailors Parade in Sydney

Business paused again in Sydney today as residents watched a monster parade of sailors. A grand ball is planned for tonight and the city remains filled with enthusiasm as the festivities carry on.

United Press Service Sydney Australia

Murray Seeks State Treasurer Post in Local Visit

John L. Murray of San Juan County visits for candidacy in the state treasurer race. The Friday Harbor Journal lauds him as honest and efficient, noting his two years as assistant state land commissioner under Judge Calvert, handling over two million dollars with no bond issues or misdirection.

John L. Murray San Juan County Murray Friday Harbor Journal J. L. Murray Calvert

Noonday meals at Chewawa Grill priced uniquely low

For twenty five cents you can get a noonday meal at the Chewawa Grill which cannot be equalled in Seattle or Spokane for 75c. When you want something neat in printing call at the World Printery.

Chewawa Grill Seattle Spokane the World Printery

Field Emerges as Favorite in Western Washington Congress Race

With two weeks until primaries, Spokane backed candidates Poindexter Rockwell Rosenhaupt Ludden face competition from M E Field Chelan Lee Johnson Sunnyside and H M Boone. Field gains editorial support across Okanogan and western counties, while polls show Field likely strongest in eastern Washington. rival views from Twisp and Leavenworth echo mixed confidence.

Spokane Miles Poindexter Rockwell Harry Rosenhaupt Ludden M. E. Field Lee Johnson Sunnyside H. M. Boone W. H. Ludden

Poindexter Supports Roosevelt Policy For Congress

The Spokesman-Review reports Poindexter backs the Roosevelt public land and national forest policy. The editorial urges readers who favor Roosevelt's approach to support Miles Poindexter for Congress, noting rivals Rockwell and Field oppose the policy.

Poindexter Sunnyside Wash National Forest Spokesman- Review Roosevelt Miles ‘Poindexter Congress

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Russia Wenatchee Electric Co Columbia Valley Bank Wenatchee Washington F. H. Brand M. D Bankers’ Reserve Life Company of Omaha Nebraska Geo. C. Brewster Austories THE Bankers Reserve Life Company Collier Studio Treasury Chelan County State Land Sioner Okanagan Leaven Worth Echo Okanogan Ington Mr. Field Field Fepublican Twisp News Weatches Lake Chelan Leavenworth Echo
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