Congress opens Sixty-first session after deaths of three members
Both houses convened at noon and adjourned until tomorrow after news of the deaths of Senator Johnson of North Dakota and Representatives Lassiter of Virginia and Desmond of Missouri. The Treasury estimates for 1911 total 732,223,075 with broad cuts except for Isthmian canal spending.
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Sixty-first Congress
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Lassiter
Virginia
Desmond
Missouri
France Drawn Into Quarrel Over Nicaragua Attacks
A San Jose cable reports France drawn into Nicaragua unrest after French citizens in Nicaragua faced brutal abuse. Faustino Montiel, French manager of a farm, lodged a complaint with the French consul in Costa Rica describing troops assault, mock trial, threats to shoot, and looting on October 22 near a lake.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Faustino Montiel
Montiel
M. Menier
Paris
Great Lake of
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Ruinart
Portuga
Fourth sermon on religion in Ellis hall by Dr Waterman
The Ellis hall vesper feature presented Dr Waterman’s fourth sermon defining true religion through Jesus Christ’s two greatest commandments. He stressed that love of God and neighbor is the core, with ceremony valuable only if it fosters that love. Miss Cody sang, Miss Pratt played, and services move to 11 am in Masonic hall with Bible school soon.
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Waterman
God
Miss Cody
Miss Pratt
Masonic Hall
Social at business college hosts lively Friday event
About 50 young people attended a social at the business college with games, songs, and recitations and a bountiful luncheon. The Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. Schiltz's home on Chelan Avenue with a special program and welcome for visitors and new members. Members solicit clothing, groceries, or money for a Christmas barrel to aid a pastor's family. T. D. Slosson is building a new house on D Street.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Schiltz
Chelan Avenue
Morris
Knowles
Wenatchee Valley Rain Records Showed Five Inches This Fall
Weather observer George A. Pitcher reports September to November precipitation at 5.36 inches, noting several years since 1889 exceeded that amount. He cites 1890 5.88 inches and 1893 6.19 inches as higher totals, while the long term average remains about 15 inches. The week’s report also mentions W Thornhill’s new D street residence with ample conveniences.
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Ers
Wenatchee Valley
George A. Pitcher
Pitcher
Market Close Ledger for December to July Contracts
Chicago reports closing figures for December at 1.97146, May at 1.0738, and July at 0.98. The brief price notes reflect summary movements in commodity progress and futures exchange activity.
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Chicago
Tragic Death of Great Northern Trackwalker John Sweeney
John Sweeney, a trackwalker for the Great Northern, was killed yesterday at 1:05 by Great Northern passenger train No. 1 near Rock Island. The body was taken to Wenatchee Undertaking Parlors for identification. age about 57, reportedly struck on the track with no warning as the engine approached.
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Great Northern
Rock Island
Wenatchee
Sweeney
Weather Outlook for the West and East
Washington forecast notes rain and rising temperatures. In the west tonight is cloudy with snow and warmer Tuesday in the east. Moderate southeast winds accompany the coastal high.
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Washington
New Yakima Apple Grading Rules Emphasize Grower Training
Horticultural union leader urges trained apple graders over packers. Spokane show adopts two grade levels replacing three, aiming to simplify grading, cut costs, and raise higher color apples. Buyers favor closer grading and uniform quality, with potential Northwest-wide adoption.
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Horticultural Union
Yakima Republic
Spokane
Paddock
Northwest
Aviator Killed In Flight Explosion Near Nice
French aviator M. Fernandez perished when the motor of his aeroplane exploded at about 1650 feet. The crash occurred during a flight near Nice on December 6.
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Fernandez
Strahorn a newspaper man Strahorn a newspaper man
R E Strahorn president of the North Coast railroad is described as a sphinx like and amiable figure in northwest railroad circles. He refuses to be quoted and keeps backers secret while offering mild explanations about publicity and plans. The article portrays him as approachable yet enigmatic.
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Northwest
R. E. Strahorn
North Coast Railroad
North Coast
Strahorn
Mr. Strahorn
Yakima Republic
Modern City Needs and Street Plans Asserted by Seattle Engineer
Seattle city engineer R. H. Thompson spoke at the Commercial club on “The Modern City and Its Requirements.” He urged 25 foot residential roadways, minimal sidewalk setbacks, a permanent vitrified brick pavement for business streets, asphalt macadam for residences, and immediate sewer system construction. He also discussed curb clearances for double track lines and projected Seattle’s growth alongside Washington state’s resources and population, noting his advisory role to the governor before leaving by the midnight train.
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Chelan County students organize at University of Washington
Chelan County club at the University of Washington forms its leadership team with Fred Hamilton as president and Boyd Hamilton as vice president. The group plans scholarships and reports widespread county representation in college activities including athletics, drama, and music. Correspondent John W. Brisky notes numerous named students and roles.
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Daily World
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Boyd Hamilton
Helen Collier
Chelan County
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Lail
Lebeck
Crollard
Badger
Dramatic
Shotwell
Badger Club
Hilton
Oregon
Washington
Miss Reeves
Dramatic Club
U. of W. Daily
Ray Morrison
Koehler
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Harris
French and Field
Tigner
Collier
Carlberg
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Har
Gasoline Motors to Run Suburban Line Seattle to Everett
The Great Northern railroad plans hourly gaso line motor service between Seattle and Everett after completing double-tracking to Mukilteo. Motor trips will take about one hour once the Seattle Everett electric interurban opens, expected by March 1. The current round trip fare is 1.30, with possible reductions to meet any lowered interurban rate. Deed H. Mayor of Leavenworth Echo is visiting the city.
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Great Northern Railroad
Everett
Mukilteo
Seattle
Great Northern
Freight Embargo Lifts Some but Strike Persists
Still little freight moving as the Great Northern lifts the embargo locally. Switchmen and trainmen dispute persists with strikebreakers used in the east. Some freights move, but switchmen remain unavailable on Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines.
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Great Northern
Aud French
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Engineers Gather In Seattle For Columbia River Bridge Paper
The Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers met Saturday evening at the Chamber of Commerce building in Seattle. Marvin Chase attended the gathering. R. H. Ober the assistant city engineer of Seattle read a paper titled The Sub-Structure of the Columbia River Bridge of the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railroad Company.
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Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Marvin Chase
R. H. Ober
Columbia River
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad Company
Realty Firm Sells Seven Acres Near Lewis Clark School
Wenatchee Realty and Investment sold seven acres near the Lewis Clark schoolhouse to C F White for 10500 dollars. The tract includes five acres of the J W Quigg place and two acres of the Ed S Russell tract with four bearing and three young orchard. White plans to move east and then reside on the property upon return.
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Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
C. F. White
J. W. Quigg
Ed. S. Russell
Bearing
Young Orchard
White
Conan Doyle Fires of Fate Opens in Chicago Drama Debut
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and an array of theatrical notables including Charles Frohman and William Gillette attend the Illinois theatre opening of Conan Doyle's The Fires of Fate. The performance marks Frohman's push to establish Chicago as a theater producing center independent of New York and London.
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Chicago
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles Frohman
William Gillette
Conan Doyle
Illinois Theatre Tonight
Dixie sails with 700 marines from Prairie debris
The transport Dixie carrying 700 marines and equipment left Philadelphia today bound for Central America following the Prairie incident at sea.
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Philadelphia
Central America
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