Criticism of Large Parcel Sale Near Pateros Land
Settlers long for land around Pateros chafe at sale by allotments to Indians. Government auctioned large parcels via Captain Webster Spokane. bidders faced 25 percent deposit and no parcel divisions. Critics say larger tracts yield lower per acre value than small plots. future sales may allow smaller tracts under Moses Columbia.
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Webster
Spokane
Wenatchee Valley
Moses-Columbia
Wenatchee Grower Elsworth France Seeks Methow Valley Purchase
Elsworth France of Wenatchee visited Winthrop to inspect land in the Methow valley for a potential purchase. He is a leading Wenatchee fruit grower who won many prizes at Spokane’s National Apple Show. Some exhibit apples sold for 30 dollars a box, with portions displayed in Denver and Chicago and a gift to the mikado after purchase by Japanese buyers. He also bought forty acres of the M. G. Stone ranch from Winthrop Land Office.
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Elsworth France
Wenatchee
Winthrop
Methow Valley
France
Wenatchee Valley
Spokane
Denver
Colo
Chicago
Switchmen May Compromise in Overtime Wage Talks
In St Paul on December 13 talks of a compromise on wages up by 3 cents hourly and overtime at time and a half. Holidays Sundays as overtime, limited changes to age limits and exams. Hawley declined comment amid reports of a possible settlement. Also notes a local aqua depara incident and a brief on marriage licenses Charles H. Burbank and Sarah Gavin of Cashmere.
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Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Posed Work On State Road Near Methow Complete
Work on the Methow Barron state road ended for the year with major construction finished. Eleven convicts and a small crew will handle minor grading next year while a fine automobile road now opens on a straight water grade. Commissioner Bowlby and engineers Barton and Butler returned from Methow inspection. the 35 convicts will be sent back to the penitentiary. Methow residents funded a Thanksgiving dinner for the workers in appreciation of their effort.
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Bowlby
Barton and
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Methow
Banquet Menu Acknowledges Washington Apples Donation
The Daily World notes a handsome banquet menu for the National Farm Land congress in Chicago last month. Washington apples are prominently listed and credited to the North Central Washington Development league through E. M. Elliott.
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National Farm Land Congress
Chicago
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Washington Development League
E. M. Elliott
Rival Railroads Ramp Up North of Pateros
The North Coast and the Great Northern wage a heated unofficial contest with crews at Pateros and Winthrop. North Coast lists 22 workers with nine surveying north of Pateros and 11 on a Methow bridge site. The Great Northern near Winthrop has about 12 men and will keep winter survey work. No dynamiting expected until spring when GN versus North Coast becomes a regular Sunday program.
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North Coast
Pateros
Methow Rapids
Great Northern
Methow River
Winthrop
G. N
Contractor Quigg Removes Wrecked Cashmere Bridge
A crew led by Contractor Quigg has spent about a week clearing the wreck of the Cashmere bridge. The bridge lies lengthwise in the stream, bent and twisted beyond salvage. No details have emerged yet on plans to replace the structure.
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Quigg
Cashmere
Chelan County Horticultural Association Meets
The Daily World reports the Chelan County Horticultural Association in session Saturday at that place. It notes Cashmere’s meeting is set for next Saturday, correcting the paper’s error about last Saturday.
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Daily World
Chelan County Horticultural Association
Earl Phair Dies of Pneumonia at 35 Veteran of War
Earl Phair died yesterday in Leavenworth of pneumonia at age 35. A Spanish American War veteran, he had lived in the city about a year. Sprague and Ruppe were the undertakers.
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Earl Phair
Leavenworth
Phair
Sprague & Ruppe
King Leopold Reported Dying in Brussels
Brussels cable reports King Leopold in critical condition with uncertainty over his death. Doctors held a consultation and said an operation would be considered if no improvement occurs by tomorrow.
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Leopold
G N Officials Arriving West for River Line Talks
The Daily World reports J. J. Hill and Louis Hill with other Great Northern leaders will visit the region tomorrow or Wednesday. A local contact with GN officials has pressed for a river route extension, noting another railroad could build if GN delays. A decisive statement on the river line is anticipated during the coastal visit.
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Great Northern
Wenatchee Realty Plans Three Day Lot Sale at Ephrata
The Wenatchee Realty & Investment Co plans a three day plat sale for Nob Hill addition in Ephrata Grant County. About 350 business and residence lots priced 20 to 75 dollars per lot will then be sent to Ephrata where strong demand exists. Local business leaders expect Ephra ta to grow due to irrigation and development.
Wenatchee High to Offer Short Horticulture Course
R E Trumble, Wenatchee High School horticulture instructor, will start a six week course after Christmas vacation in the high school building. The program targets fruit growers, especially newcomers, with practical, science based instruction on pest control, soil fertility, pruning, irrigation, and other orchard topics. Lectures occur three evenings weekly with discussions after each topic.
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R. E. Trumble
Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee High
San Jose
East Has Heavy Storms Across Eastern U S
An extensive storm centered in the Ohio valley disrupts telegraph communications across districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Weather impacts extend through the region as the system moves.
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East
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Wreck on Rock Port Line Kills One Injures Several
L B Lemone of Everett was killed L Dio mede fatally injured and about six Italian laborers seriously hurt when the Great Northern work train wrecked three miles east of Sedro Woolley on the Rockport branch. The track collapsed under the train causing locomotive tender caboose and several flat cars to pile in a tangled heap.
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Bellingham
L. B. Lemone
Everett
L. Diomede
Great Northern
Sedro- Woolley
Rockport
Wenatchee Warehouse to Add Ice Plant and Extend Building
The Wenatchee Warehouse company plans a 50 by 80 foot extension and a complete modern ice plant with about 15 tons per day capacity. Manager J. H. Miller says work will begin as soon as bad weather ends, with electric operation for the upcoming season.
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Wenatchee Warehouse Company
J. H. Miller
Northwestern plans extension to Sound country and Seattle terminals
Tacoma and Portland dispatches report internal evidence that Northwestern Railroad is preparing to reach the Pacific coast with Seattle as the terminus for Sound traffic. Milwaukee officials and local real estate sources corroborate plans to capture lumber traffic across the Sound region, with track prices listed for Portland commodities.
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Northwestern
Seattle
Sound
Milwaukee
Tacoma
Milwaukee Company
Trainmen Postpone Walkout After Union Plea
St Paul Minnesota December 13 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen did not return to work and postponed action until tomorrow at the urgent request of President Hawley of the switchmen's union.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Open Shop Rule, Strikes Move Labor Leaders in Pittsburg
An important conference of labor leaders is in session under the American Federation of Labor with Gompers presiding. They discuss the United States Steel open shop order, the northwest strike, the Big Four telegraphers' looming strike, the glass blowers lockout, and other labor issues.
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American Federation of Labor
Gompers
United States Steel Corporation
Northwest
Big Four
Honor and morality theme echoes in new Congregationalist services
Morning services in the Masonic building draw large crowds as new charter members join the Congregationalists. The EVANGELISTIC focus urges honoring God Creator through loyalty to his kingdom, moral integrity, and fair returns for labor while condemning mercantile lures and deceit.
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Masonic Building
Heaven
Sin
New Depot Progress Reports Hindered by Delays
Work on the new depot advances with tile flooring in waiting rooms and lavatories as crews await steel for the water tower and completion of the city sewer system and subway. Completion of finishing work depends on freight shipments and surrounding infrastructure.
Music professor may relocate to Moberly Conservatory
Ralph Neal received a letter from Professor H Kuhn of the Moberly Conservatory of Music noting a possible move. Kuhn is considering locating here if a large enough class can be secured. He teaches stringed instruments and is regarded as a talented musician, with local music enthusiasts urging him to settle in town.
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Ralph Neal
H. Kuhn
Moberly Conservatory of Music
C. & O. Carries 51 Cattle to Local Butchers
The C. and O. company shipped 51 head of Okanogan cattle, unloaded at this place and consigned to local butchers for sale.
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C. & O. Company
Coal Strike Impacts Wenatchee Power Plants
Local power suppliers report scarce coal since the strike began with no immediate relief. One plant halted last Tuesday awaiting promised cars as large buyers monitor car numbers. Strike conditions improve slowly and affect only coal consumption in Wenatchee. Perishable freight moves through in good time.
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Wenatchee
Spokane Chamber Disclaims Apple Display In New York
L G Monroe secretary of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce denies any involvement in a car of apples shown in New York City. The purchase was by private parties and the chamber is not connected or funding the exhibition. William D Finley is not affiliated with the chamber and left prior to the display. Ben H Rite of the National Apple Show also says the show is not involved.
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New York City
W. D. Finley
The
Daily World
Spokane
L. G. Monroe
Wenatchee
William D. Finley
Chamber of Commerce
Ben H. Rite
New York
Finley
Rail freight cleared as switchmen strike ends
Seattle December 13 operation officials report Great Northern and Northern Pacific began business today with all freight cleared up for the first time since the switchmen strike began.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Senator Raynor Attacks Zelaya Over Murder Case
In Washington on December 13 Senator Raynor delivered a forceful speech denouncing Zelaya over the murders of Grace and Cannon in Nicaragua. He called Zelaya a criminal of the age and urged swift action under a resolution authorizing steps to apprehend him and bring him to trial. He condemned Nicaragua and warned that the United States must not hesitate to punish the crime, insisting indemnity is no recompense.
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Senate
United States
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Zelaya
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Cannon
Nic
Grace
Republic
Nicaragua
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