Wenatchee to Host 1911 State Good Roads Convention
Wenatchee was chosen to host the next State Good Roads convention after a stormy three days of sessions in Walla Walla. R. H. Thompson of Seattle was elected president, with Spokane and North Central Washington delegates aiding efforts to repeal the state aid law and push a new framework for highway construction and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hill
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
R. H. Thompson
Seattle
Washington
Spokane
Samuel Hill
Hill
Ronald
Penrose
Whitman
Good Roads
M. Hill
S. B. L. Penrose
Canada
Mexico
Irrigation Plan for Quincy Valley Under Review
Preliminary survey work has begun on a major irrigation project to flood about 300000 acres in Quincy valley. The Spokane chamber of commerce has funded the survey with 3000 dollars, aiming to complete locating the water line by next spring and attract capital from London and New York.
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Quincy Valley
Quincy Valley Water Users’ Association
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
London
New York
Prodigal returns as mother finds runaway son in Wenatchee
Mrs. Delavergn, of Livingston Montana, found her son Frank Delaveryn in Wenatchee after fifteen year old runaway left home. Mrs. Rose L Close helped in the search at the Elman Hotel cafe and Duncan pool hall. Frank, hungry and ashamed, agreed to go home and promised not to cause his parents more pain. He planned to beat his way to California, with a lingering cough suggesting poor lungs.
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Frank Delaverga
N. P
Livingston
Mont
Hobo
California
Oriental Limited
Montana
Elman Hotel
Rose L. Close
Inland Cracker Company
Buckeye Grocery
Northern Pacific Railway
Wenatchee
Spokane
Mrs. Close
Frank
Limited
Mystery surrounds arrest of Mrs Hensell in Seattle
Reporters question Wenatchee department store owner N N Neubauer over alleged theft linked to Mrs Mabel Hensell. Neubauer disputes last night's account and hints at multiple similar sashes in stock while admitting potential goods may not justify a trial. Only about 39 dollars of linen and silk goods were recovered.
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Mabel Hensell
Seattle
N. N. Neubauer
Wenatchee
Daily World
Insche
Neubauer
Taft Cuts Message Reduces Length by 6000 Words
President Taft ordered revisions to his lengthy message, cutting about six thousand words. Sections will be removed from the main text and sent to Congress as a nine page appendix.
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Taft
Washington
Congress
Wenatchee Avenue Paving Discussed By Businessmen
Businessmen urge Wenatchee avenue paving next year citing mud and poor condition harming trade. They favor a bond style plan over ten years to share costs, comparing to Mission street paving and urging action for city image and prosperity.
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Wenatchee Avenue
Mission Street
Wenatchee
Hymns Sung in Murder Cell After Verdict
Mrs Beebe and her daughter Mrs Totten returned to the same cell and talked late at night. Totten vows to appeal if a new trial is denied and believes reversal is likely. Old Mrs Beebe shows quiet anguish while Noel Totten paces streets and Will Tabor supports his mother amid family sympathy.
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Beebe
Totten
Will Tabor
Emily
Ambassador Wilson Seeks Leave of Absence
Henry Lane Wilson the U S ambassador to Mexico City has applied for leave of absence and is interpreted as indicating confidence that conditions in Mexico are normalizing. The State Department has deferred action until the Mexican atmosphere clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
United States
Mexico City
Mexico
Department of State
Oak Park Team Likely to Play Wenatchee in Spokane
A Christmas day football game between Oak Park of Chicago and Wenatchee is nearing certainty in Spokane. Coach Sievers to Roscoe Fawcett, with Fawcett authorized to guarantee up to 800 or 75 percent of receipts. local bankers and merchants pledged quick support.
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Oak Park
Chicago
Spokane
Sievers
Wenatchee
Roscoe Fawcett
Spokane Inland Herald
Denver
Butte
Fawcett
Chicago University
Alonzo A. Stagg
Tillman Declares He Will Not Retire
Washington December 2 Senator Tillman replied to a question about retirement saying I shall not retire until they bury me and I have no idea of quitting the game. He arrived today vigorous despite a recent illness and will stay four or five days then return to Washington in January.
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Washington
Senator Tillman
Choir Rehearsal at Methodist Church for Christmas Cantata
The Methodist church hosts rehearsal for the cantata An gelic Choir with about forty choir members. The session runs at 7 30 this evening and all voices are requested to attend.
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Methodist Choir
Methodist Church
Berth Reductions Delayed Amid Interstate Review
The interstate commerce commission says nationwide upper berth cuts in Pullman sleeping cars and several lower berth reductions will not start before railroad and state attorneys general present evidence. Railroads defend against any reductions and note Great Northern and Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul sleeper operations would be affected alongside Pullman.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
Great Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Padoshek Suit Ends in Spokane Court Settlement
The personal injury suit of Martin T. Padoshek against Great Northern for 15000 was dismissed after a Thursday settlement in Spokane Superior Court. Judge Hinkle presided as attorney William H. Plummer declined to reveal the exact settlement, but about 1500 is believed to have been paid.
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Martin T. Padoshek
Great Northern
Hillyard
Superior Court of
Spokane
Hinkle
William H. Plummer
Padoshek
Y M C A to Hold Men Only Sunday Meeting at Commercial Club
The Y M C A will begin regular Sunday afternoon meetings for men at the Commercial Club rooms next Sunday. A musical program and short talks will be featured. The affair opens at 3 o'clock and lasts one hour. All men are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Hard Times Forecast Over Freight Rate Wars
Washington reports say railroads press a freight rate increase totaling 75 million dollars annually and align with big business to push the change. Wall Street fears a nationwide hard times if rates are not granted, with executives signaling a looming financial low mood and potential panic amid the rate fight.
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Washington
Taft
Wall Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheat closes steady on December May and July contracts
Wheat prices closed in Chicago with December at 90 3-4 cents, May at 96 3-4, and July at 94 1-8, reflecting a firming tone in the cash and futures markets.
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Chicago
Sheriff Logan Travelling to Summon Jurors for Waterville Court
Douglas county sheriff J. W. Logan arrived in the city to summon jurors for the eastern river district. Court opens in Waterville next Monday with a large docket including a murder case to be tried.
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J. W. Logan
Douglas County
Waterville
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J. J. Donovan
Bellingham
H. A. Reynolds
P. W. Cox
Lake Wenatchee
Association
Mrs. Hensell
Escap
Mrs. Totten
Mrs. Beebe
Ambassador Wilson
Soll
Tillman
G. N
Chicago Wheat
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