03 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
1
Local observers say a Oroville to Wenatchee railroad is closer to reality as mine closures free up labor. Contractors report steady work from Keremeos to Hedley with grades, trestles, and new stables under construction, signaling rapid line development.
Postmaster Hall reports the introduction of International Reply Coupons used between the United States and foreign nations. These coupons eliminate the need to enclose postage for replies and returns, addressing issues from unavailable foreign stamps. Engraved coupons show value and are printed in English German Spanish French and Italian.
New York says Jesse L Livermore, the 28 year old plunger famed for making 3 million in Wall Street, is back seeking more. He reportedly acquired 300000 bales of cotton and could earn another million as prices rise. A. A. Strong returns from Deer Park. Wenatchee is noted as unbeatable.
S A Chisholm of Malaga reports the Christmas Eve dance is postponed to the night of Christmas Day. The event will be held at Mud Lake hall.
Civil actions include Don Mathers et al. partition suit over lands in Secs 21 22 28 22. Seattle Sporting Gods Co. sues Catchall Store for 118.95 and costs, judgment entered Nov 29 1907. Ritscher divorce granted Nov 27 1907. Great Northern By. Co. sues Chelan County tax refund, judgment Nov 23 1907 for 654.02. Atkinson divorce granted Nov 23 1907. Estate of Abraham J. Spader probate petition for letters of administration, Lots 1-2 Big 46 Lots 9-10 etc Chelan.
Wenatchee's Barney Oldfield receives a telegram from the New York Times sporting editor about a proposed New York to Paris automobile race via Alaska and Behring Straits. William S. Gehr, Wenatchee, Wash., may offer suggestions on the best route from New York to Vancouver and recount his cross country crossing last year.
Waterville news notes the marriage of packingham area catcher to Miss Faye Knemeyer at the bride's home. They plan to reside in Waterville. Also reported is the death of Mary Elizabeth Wolverton, wife of J W Wolverton of Douglas, with funeral held at the local Catholic church.
The Wenatchee Valley Fruitgrowers' Association explains its 1906 start with $10,500 debt and an $11,500 deficit, claiming a $6,000 liability gap was offset by asset value. It argues growers should repay excess receipts and notes the association boosted prices and shipments, with about 350 carloads of apples and 250 carloads of other fruits shipped locally.
Badger Mountain district farmers under Alonzo Wardell of the National Co operative League plan a Wenatchee grain elevator. About 35 to 40 highland growers will buy stock, with a committee visiting ranchers to solicit subscriptions. Construction budget is six to eight thousand dollars for a 40 to 50 thousand bushel capacity near the Great Northern Railroad.
The main meeting of the County Horticultural Society and its auxiliaries, slated for December 12, is rescheduled to December 17 due to smallpox fears and public gathering bans. Prizes of 4 per box for apples are offered, with second prizes proposed to motivate exhibitors and support local merchants.
H W Stockton plans a trip from Wenatchee to the east to renew old friendships during the holiday season. The journey will include a stop at Logans port and other eastern locations as time allows.
Voters start to cast ballots with under three hundred counted by three o clock. Fuller supporters push hard while odds on the race shift, bets float on Gellatly’s margin, and locals compare Wenatchee to Emporia in quiet polling day tensions.
The government telephone line from Chelan to Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan is now complete. It will aid the forest service in fighting fires and provide great convenience to the public.
Hegesdal and Hill, two workmen killed by a tunnel dynamite blast above Leavenworth last week, were buried in the city potter’s field by Undertaker Sprague. No immediate relatives are known and details about them are scarce in town.
Lucy Hagenow, near sixty, found guilty of causing Mrs. Hovrovich’s death by illegal operation. She had earlier been sentenced for manslaughter and paroled after a year. The case notes her thirty five year career as a midwife and long trouble with police and medical groups.
The St Francis Hotel in San Francisco formally opened to the public today after being partially destroyed by the April 18 1906 earthquake and fire. A dinner for newspaper men and prominent citizens was held last night by management.
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