West's Fruit Promoter Vanishes After Cashmere Tour
The Cashmere Record reports R. E. Snyder of Hawaiian Pacific Fruit Company sought to unite Wenatchee valley growers and sell output directly to retailers. He shipped 16 to 18 carloads to Chicago auctions, then vanished as returns showed growers earned far less than promised. Examples include Winesaps 160 boxes netting $1.35 after costs vs $2.75 promised. Rome Beauty 100 boxes netting $1.07 vs $2.25 promised.
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R. E. Snyder
Hawaiian Pacific Fruit Company
Seattle
Daily World
Snyder
United States
Arkansaw
Wenatchee Valley
Chicago
J. McDougall
E. E. Gould
Rome
Bob Gavin
Bert Thayer
E. J. Broderick
Clarence Miller
AiD Is Mayor of Leavenworth After Tumultuous Election
Frank J. Brady, ex restaurant man, appears elected mayor of Leavenworth with 97 votes to 8 for J E Gatherless. Legal questions loom as council may withhold certificates, since Gatherless was appointed to fill the unexpired term, prompting potential court action over ordinance and contract validity. The council votes next Tuesday will settle the issue amid reputation for sensational city affairs.
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Leavenworth
J. E. Gutherless
Old Council
Brady
Gutherless
L. J. Nelson
Gatherless
Nelson
Wenatchee
Not a Crime 1 Mok in Possession Case Dismissed
The state v Rienzi Bethel case was dismissed in superior court before Judge Grimshaw. The ruling held that charging possession of cigarettes requires a related unlawful act. possession alone is not a crime unless tied to sale or giving away. The law bans manufacturing selling giving away or possessing cigarettes for sale. Minors face gross misdemeanor penalties for tobacco sales to under 21.
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Rienzi Bethel
W. A. Grimshaw
Out
Grimshaw
Chelan County Horticultural Association Meets in Cashmere
The Chelan County Horticultural Association holds its annual meeting in Cashmere with morning and afternoon sessions. The Lafean bill will be discussed and likely endorsed as the Northwest box becomes standard for apple packages. Afternoon talks cover plans for the state meeting in Wenatchee January 12 to 14 and officer elections. Current officers are Michael Horan president C B Clark vice president John Peters treasurer and David N Gellatly secretary.
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Chelan County Horticultural Association
Cashmere
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
Northwest
Wenatchee
Michael Horan
C. B. Clark
John Peters
Sunnyslope
David N. Gellatly
Modern Woodmen Lodge Hosts At Home Night
The mothers of the Modern Woodmen of America No. 5804 held an At Home event in the Sprague building lodge room. The social evening included dancing, cards and refreshments, creating a very pleasant gathering.
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Camp of Modern Woodmen of America No. 5804
Sprague Building
Reward Offered in O M Butler River Search
Volunteers press on to recover O M Butler with a $200 reward from Mrs Butler. B F Pickett and Frank Smith embarked in a light skiff on the We natchee River, facing a high swift current as they rode about two miles downstream before the boat was torn from them during landing.
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O. M. Butler
Fiske & Gillette Win City Plumbing Contract
Fiske and Gillette were awarded the city comfort station plumbing contract with a bid near $700. The project installs on the corner of Orondo and Wenatchee avenues. Miss Lonnie Hayden, sister of Mrs. Sam Sumner, travels from Sioux City Iowa to stay the winter.
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Fiske & Gillette
City Comfort
Orondo and
Wenatchee Avenue
Lonnie Hayden
Sam Sumner
Sioux City
Iowa
Ladies Party at Elk's Hall Hosted by Local Ladies
A 500 party was held yesterday afternoon in the Elk's hall by Mesdames Pitt Kent Colin Gilchrist and A Baptie. Sixty four ladies attended and enjoyed dainty refreshments amid a beautifully decorated hall.
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Elk’s Hall
Mesdames Pitt
Kent
Colin, Gilchrist
A. Baptie
Savannah Manhunt Fails to Find Black Suspect in Trio Murders
In Savannah on December 11 a massive armed search, aided by police, failed to locate the negro accused of killing Mrs Eliza Grobble and her daughter Mrs Carrie Ohlander and fatally injuring Mrs Maggie Hunter. Ohlander suffered a prior assault. several victims were stabbed or bludgeoned.
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Savannah
Eliza Grobble
Carrie Ohlander
Maggie Hunter
Grobble
Ohlander
Hunter
Weather Forecast For Washington and Oregon
Rain moves in tonight and Sunday with high winds along the coast from west to southeast. Eastern Oregon and Washington see snow and rising temperatures through tonight and Sunday with light east winds.
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Washington
Oregon
Snowy Day Brings Crowds and Sleighing Cheer
Crowds fill the city as shoppers descend for the day. Fresh snowfall enhances sleighing, with many cut ters observed enjoying the winter scene.
Chelan schools receive state apportionment funds and local high school grants
Chelan county receives 3696.68 dollars as its share of the school apportionment while the total district apportionment reaches 222,26 dollars. The per diem rate is six mills, with additional annual allotments to districts maintaining high schools under recent legislation. Also notes social events and a relocation of E C Taylor to Indianapolis to live in the city.
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Chelan County
Dewey
Storm of Lake Erie Claims Dozens of Lives and Destroys Vessels
The Cleveland region reports a furious Lake Erie storm from Wednesday night into Thursday. It left 59 dead, 20 sailors rescued, four vessels destroyed, and one aground with severe property damage amounting to over a million dollars.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Wenatchee Bridge Question Declared Closed by Official
State Highway Commissioner H L Bowlby told the Daily World there is no plan to reopen the Wenatchee bridge matter. The board regards it a closed incident and no intent to reopen exists. He said the $10,000 state road No 10 funds may be used elsewhere after Great Northern plans are outlined, with a possible small Chelan bridge share.
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H. L. Bowlby
Daily World
Wenatchee Bridge
Bowlby
Methow
Highway Commission
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Great Northern
Chelan
Wenatchee Masons Attend Shrine Meeting in Tacoma
A group from Wenatchee traveled to Tacoma to attend the shrine events today and tomorrow. Participants include M Horan R H Hotchkins G Carlberg Roy Thayer A B Courtnay W G Stacy and J H Miller.
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Wenatchee
Week of News From Washington to Rome
Washington forecasts a busy week with Supreme Court action on cotton leak cases and the government suit against American Tobacco. Taft attends Carnegie Institution ceremonies and cabinet dinners start at the White House. Peary to receive NatGeo medal. AFL presidents plan action in Pittsburg. Oklahoma land sale and Rome assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture are also on the docket.
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Washington
Congress
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Tribunal
American Tobacco Company
Standard Oil
Taft
Carnegie Institution
Andrew Carnegie
White House
Ner
Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Rome
Senators Debate Financing Reclamation Projects In Senate Session
Washington delegates reported diverse views on financing the reclamation work and inland waterways at a senate irrigation committee session. Senator Jones and Speaker Cannon influence the plan, with proposals ranging from bonds to warrants and certificates of indebtedness. Secretary Nagel urged national funding for waterways.
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Washington
Jones
Senate Irrigation Committee
Cannon
Ballinger
Borah
Carter
Joe
House
Convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress
United States
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Big box social excites local high school crowd
Enthusiasm runs high at the high school as students stage a big box social to aid the athletic association which is $125 in the red for football this season. The event is planned for next Friday night at Whitman school with large crowds expected and girls inviting outsiders to help collect boxes. A candy booth will also be run to attract attendees.
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Athletic Association
Whitman
Switchmen's Union to arbitrate strike end
D. A. Hansberger third vice president of the Switchmen's Union of North America in charge of strike HQ announces willingness to arbitrate to bring the strike to a speedy and peaceful end in St Paul.
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St. Paul
D. A. Hansberger
Switchmen’s Union of North America
City holiday window displays promise bigger stock this year
Retailers showcase festive goods across the city with many stores reporting partial Christmas stock already in place. Early displays appear more prominent and promising than last year, signaling a buoyant holiday shopping season ahead.
Chelan County Tax Rolls Show Growth in 1908 Finances
Auditor reports a rise in total property values to 8 876 553 with personal property at 1 066 505 and 67.50 miles of right of way. Total 1908 tax 291 968 distributed to state county and four towns, with substantial payments and progress on 1907 and earlier taxes. Proceedings note Seattle fair expenses and road district spending.
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Chelan County
Battles
Seattle
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Mission Street
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O. B. Fuller
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C. E. Owens
E. M. Tupper
J. A. Seaman
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E. C. Taylor
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Natchee Bridge
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National Geographic Society
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Wenatchee Valley & Northern
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