Leavenworth Council Debates Sunday Saloons Reform
A Leavenworth council meeting sparks a tense clash over enforcing Sunday closing of saloons. A petition to enforce law is read amid attacks by Waldenburg on reform leaders, and a plan for a reading room is proposed before action. Prosecutor Crass may be asked to intervene as moral forces press for closure.
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Leavenworth
Cross
Waldenburg
Waldenberg
Featherstone
E. A. King
Crass
Wenatchee Boys Return Home From Long Trip
Fred Ellis and Lyman Shotwell completed a three thousand mile horseback journey through Washington Oregon and California. They arrived in Wenatchee yesterday afternoon and reported to the World office. Both appeared robust and healthy after the summer adventure.
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Fred Ellis
Lyman Shotwell
Wenatchee
Washington
Oregon
California
World Office
Robbers of Sluice Boxes Arrested in Nome
Nome August 27 two men accused of robbing the Osborne creek sluice box of seven thousand dollars in gold dust were arrested by federal authorities They also rounded up twenty gamblers and crooks with police believing some are leaders in frequent sluice box robberies
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United Press Service
Nome
Alaska
Osborne Creek
Bryan to Speak on Bank Guarantee Question
Kansas City August 31 William J Bryan arrives en route to Topeka for a speech on the bank guarantee question tonight.
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I Bryan
United Press Service
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Topeka
Springfield rioter Kate Howard takes poison to escape arrest
Springfield Illinois on August 27 Kate Howard implicated in riots attempted suicide to avoid arrest Her companion Cecilia Overton claimed druggists were warned against selling Howard poison The item mentions Snow Flake Marshmallows at the Fern Candy Kitchen as a separate note.
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United Press Service
Springfield
Ill
Kate Howard
Cecilia Overton
Howard
Sensational Murder by Bandits Near Vancouver
Two highwaymen killed Charles Thomet at the Midway hotel twelve miles from Vancouver Washington. Thomet fired back wounding one bandit, then collapsed dying as bloodhounds were sent from Spokane to track the fugitives.
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United Press Service
Vancouver
Wash
Here
Midway Hotel
Charles Thomet
Thomet
Spokane
Floods Cause Loss of Over a Million in South Carolina
Reports from flooded districts across South Carolina show losses exceeding initial estimates. Western counties alone expect over a million dollars in damage as debris from swollen streams destroys many fertile farms. Railroads suspended operations and upper state telegraph and telephone links are down.
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United Press Service
Columbia
S. C
Lumbermen oppose new Pacific coast to Atlantic rates
Western lumbermen say the 9 to 13 cent higher rate will push California redwood and Oregon pine out of the eastern trade. The Southern Pacific claims the higher rate was forced on western roads that would not agree to lower the charges.
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United Press Service
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
California
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Roosevelt Policies in Sherman Speech
The platform pledges adherence to President Roosevelt policies and to continue the work of his administration. It promises safeguards for persons and property, stronger administrative methods, efficient inspection and supervision, and prompt redress of injustices and discrimination.
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Roosevelt
Balmer Visits Wenatchee During State Senate Campaign
J A Balmer of Cle Elum republican candidate for state senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties visited Wenatchee last night. He left on the upriver boat for Chelan and was accompanied by State Fruit Commissioner Huntley of North Yakima on a horticultural inspection tour. Balmer formerly taught horticulture at Pullman and last visited Wenatchee for a farmers institute. He now runs a floral and horticultural business in Cle Elum.
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J. A. Balmer
Cle Elum
Chelan
Kittitas
Huntley
North Yakima
Balmer
Pullman
Wenatchee
Farmers’ Institute
Former Postmaster General Vilas Dies at 75
Madison Wis Aug 27 William F Vilas former postmaster general and secretary of the interior under Cleveland and a former United States senator from Wisconsin died today after an illness of five weeks He was seventy years old.
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United Press Service
Madison
Wis
William F. Vilas
Interior
Cleveland
United States
Wisconsin
Circus Seeks $22,000 in Damages After Wrecks Near Cloverdale
The Great Northern line near Cloverdale suffered three wrecks prompting over 150 workers to ballast and repair tracks between Cloverdale and Port Kells. A. C. Ringling of the Barnum & Bailey Circus has filed a $22,000 damage claim for its portion of the incident.
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Great Northern
Cloverdale
Port Kells
A. C. Ringling
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Taft Receives Farewell Reception in Hot Springs
At the Hot Springs Hotel Judge Taft was feted with a brilliant farewell reception as he heads for a fishing trip then Cincinnati for the campaign. A group of pretty girls presented him with a loving cup.
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United Press Service
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Hotel
Taft
Cincinnati
AM Sumner Open Letter on Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
The candidate writes to the Daily World expressing concerns over paid advertising and outlining his Republican bid for prosecuting attorney. He notes eight years in Chelan County, three years teaching in Wenatchee Valley, and his intent to garner county voter support before the September filing deadline.
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The
Daily World
Las
Wenatchee Valley
Chelan County
Snow Flake Marshmallows Sale At Fern Candy Kitchen
A brief ad notes Snow Flake Marshmallows priced at 40 cents per pound available at the Fern Candy Kitchen.
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Fern Candy Kitchen
Flood Wreaks Havoc in Augusta Georgia
Augusta Georgia faced extreme flooding after a dam breach near the city. Main streets were ten feet deep in water marooning thousands in upper floors, while food supplies were destroyed and many homes burned or washed away. The Savannah River bridge collapsed and fires broke out as families rode rafts to escape.
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United Press Service
Augusta
Georgia
Savannah
Southern California Oil Interests Plan 30 Million Merger
Plans are under way in Los Angeles to merge all southern California oil interests in a thirty million dollar consolidation to regulate the business across the region. The move aims to unify companies and standardize practices under a single framework.
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United Press Service
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Fleet given great ovation in Sydney harbour
The American fleet sailed from Sydney on August 27 bound for Melbourne as about two hundred thousand spectators cheered and waved farewell from the harbor.
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FLEET
United Press Service
Sydney
Melbourne
Public Library Fund Subscriptions Report
Yesterday aimed at securing subscriptions to the public library fund. Report incomplete due to blanks not yet returned. Conrad Rose led with 200 dollars, several others pledged 100 dollars each. Further details to follow.
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Public Library Fund
Conrad Rose
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