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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1909
Page
4
A district judge upheld a state law allowing removal of an official for drunkenness. The mayor argued he never drank on duty, but the court ruled a public official is always on duty. The piece notes such statutes curb personal liberty and speculates vacancies if applied in Washington.
Fourteen refused to convict Schively while twenty six found the evidence sufficient. Senator Smithson led district support for impeachment, denouncing a disgraceful blot on Washington’s history. The piece questions his corruption and hints at sinister influences behind his continued office.
Spokane article says Mayor Pratt appointed a five member committee of prominent citizens to investigate the Panta Pantois secret society. Members include three superior court judges and several municipal officials. The panel lacks subpoena power and will rely on voluntary testimony for an impartial inquiry.
North Yakima August 28 A new tree disease named the Oregon apple canker has been found in local apple orchards by Horticultural Inspector Morrison. The ailment affects young trees more, spreads from cankers, and can be controlled by removing cankers, applying Bordeaux mixture, and destroying maturing spores.
An east of the mountains auto party of five Ford roadsters from Cashmere Wenatchee valley arrived in Seattle last week to visit the A Y P exposition. Families led by W B Paton J C Lilly W G Paton D W Wright and F T Spiller report a highly enjoyable run with perfect road and weather conditions. They praise the automobile route for pleasure and sight seeing and plan boosters on returning home.
An Atchison young woman faced heartbreak as her father, after learning of her fiancé’s infidelity, proposes to replace him with a weekly allowance and take over duties at home. He vows to support her and discipline siblings to help her through the breakup. The tale is recalled by reports in the Atchison Globe and Seattle Daily Star.
William Mooney visiting in this city carries the bullet that remained in his body for over four decades after he was shot during the war. He had surgery to locate and remove it four years ago, then regained health. An Entiat note reports an community ice cream social at the home of Mrs. F. E. Knapp, raising funds for the Christian church pastor.
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