Wenatchee items note holiday sales and local happenings
Local brief lists Christmas sales and events in Wenatchee. Pogue Drug Co and Howard Thomas advertise gifts, cut glass, and jewelry. Residents travel to Seattle for a wedding while others return from trips and prepare for tree deliveries and holiday specials.
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J. N. Spencer
Corning
Cal
Pogue Drug Co
Sam Covent
Wenachee Department Store
Seattle
Norma Nichols
Interior
Howard Thomas
B. S. Crooks
Oroville
Spokine
Thomas’. Rogers
Frank L. Jones
B. J. Chamberlain
Monitor
Merle Begg
Harry Sisson
All Lake City
Utah
Park Millinery
Chelan Ave
Inez Robertson
L. B. Manchester
Hawkes
Thomas’ S
J. Buttles
Oregon
Wenatchee
de Roy Thomas
Columbia
Thomas
McDonald's
Washington
Davis
Colfax
Whitman County
Haviland China
James R. Julian
Omak
Elman
Dr. Zener
Halbert Block
John Woodhouse
Moses Lake Country
Milot-Mills
C. F. Gailey
Olympia Hotel
Mooney
Wenatchee Drug Co
B. F. Anderson
South Mission Street
Iona McConville
Spokane
Alice Olinger
Russell- Johnson Co
F. H. Furey
Furey- Culver Company
Methow Valley
Dr. Haskell
Taft Withholds War Defense Report From Congress
President Taft directed Secretary Dickinson to refrain from submitting the full national defense report to Congress as the House refused to receive it in confidence. Taft argued current army and coastal fortification facts are already in annual War Department reports in Congress and should remain confidential.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Dickinson
Congress
House of Representatives
House
United States
Secretary of War
Pinchot Attacks Ballinger Report in Washington Speech
Gifford Pinchot denounces the Ballinger investigation majority as whitewashing the interior secretary and warns Congress to take a clear record. He stresses conserving Alaska coal and water power, urges accountability, and notes Lorimer’s case as a counterpoint.
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Washington
Ballinger
Principal witness jailed in contempt in brick trust case
Mrs Aileen Christopher the government's principal witness began a 30 day jail term for contempt at county jail. Attorney John A Brown received 70 days for the same charge. Judge Landis ordered both jailed after they refused to yield information before the Federal grand jury. Friends planned habeas corpus action in federal circuit court. Christopher was questioned by the grand jury before imprisonment.
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Chicago
Aileen Christopher
Brick Trust
John A. Brown
Landis
Christopher
Federal Circuit Court
Vacation Day At Stevens School Causes Heat Delay
There was no school session at Stevens today due to illness in the janitor's family. He could not attend to duties and heat the building as the steam heating plant takes time to warm a large facility. It was learned at seven this morning that no one else could take over.
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Stevens School
Washington Weather: Rain Likely on West, Fair East
A weather brief notes fair conditions in the east with occasional rain in the west tonight and Friday. Calm winds expected and temperatures may hover near seasonal norms.
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Washington
All kinds of pretty things suitable for the baby
An advertisement notes a variety of decorative and practical items for infants available at a novelty shop. The notice emphasizes baby-related goods and shoppers are invited to visit the store for selections.
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At 'S
A Radical Child Labor Law Proposed in Washington
Spokane December 15. The report of Mrs Blanche Mason deputy state labor commissioner recommends a law limiting women to eight hours per day six days a week and seeks raising the compulsory age to 16. It also urges banning boys under nine as messengers and regulating street newsboys employment and asks Congress to establish a national bureau to study child morals.
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Spokane
Blanche Mason
Washington
Congress
Twin City unity gains steam in Minneapolis and St Paul
A movement toward uniting Minneapolis and St Paul, two cities with populations over 500 000, gathers momentum. Merchants in both cities back a Twin City identity and a joint traffic and currency association to harmonize freight rates and banking. The Midway district grows as wholesale and manufacturing interests converge, while legal union awaits charter amendments and legislative action.
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St. Paul
Minn
Union of
Minneapolis and
Associated Merchants of
Twin City
Minneapolis
Twin City Merchants Association
A Desirable Xmas Present Card Sample Offer
An ad promoting one hundred engraved cards and a copper plate, inviting readers to view samples at the World Office.
Iola's Gas Discovery Spurs Rapid City Growth
Iola Kansas grew from a 1000 population village to a city of over 10000 after natural gas and cement industry development. The cement plants emerged in the past two to three years as Kansas cement production rose from near zero a decade ago to major industry centered at Iola.
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Iola
Kansas
Middle West
Lola
Freak Potato Vines Produce Nut Sized Growers
A. Pitcher planted Burbank potatoes last spring and after harvesting, exposed the tops to rot. While turning the pile he found vines had grown a crop of potatoes on the stalks. Weather prevents full maturity, but some tubers reached nut size, seen as a freak growth by Pitcher.
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A. Pitcher
Burbank
Pitcher
Program of Woman's Club Saturday December 17
A December 17 program outlines a 2 39 p m business meeting and readings. Delegates Mrs Lanham and Miss Murray present the Federation Report. Performances include violin Carl Bohm Glenn Wells piano Mrs Fred Kemp flute Chas F Hume Mr d M Hill and vocal Carmena H Lane Wilson Mrs Will Thomas. The session meets at Mrs F M Fiske 328 Douglas Street.
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Woman's Club
Federation
Lanham
Miss Murray
Zanzotta
Carl Bohm
Glenn Wells
Chas. F. Hume
D. M. Hill
Sharks Devour Captain as Luggers Sinks Near Australia
Victoria B C December 15 A Swede names Theodore Anderson survives after the pearling lugger Hugh Norman 200 tons founders off western Australia near Freemantle Broome voyage. Captain Dundee and others are eaten by sharks. Anderson clings to a life buoy and reaches shore after days at sea.
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Victoria
B. C
Theodore Anderson
Hugh Norman
Western Australia
Brisbane
Freemantle
Broome
Anderson
Dundee
Andersen
Snowy Cascade conditions prompt snow fighting gear orders
Railroad officials report heavy snow in the Cascades today with significant weather on the summit. Snow fighting equipment has been ordered out to meet the conditions.
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Cascades
Hand crafted raffia bags on sale at Novelty Shop
Local novelty shop showcases handmade raffia handbags. Shoppers browse coastal style totes with natural textures and bright accents for spring accessories.
Suppress Opium Traffic Conference Dates Set
The State Department announced negotiations for a conference to suppress the opium traffic. May 30 was set as the date and The Hague as the place. American delegates from the Shanghai 1909 group are likely to attend, with nations including China Britain Germany Italy France the Netherlands Persia Portugal Russia and Siam participating. Austro Hungary declined due to no commercial interest.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
The
Hague
Shanghai
Charles Brent
Philippine Islands
Hamilton Wright
Charles D. Tenney
Pekin
United States
China
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
France
Netherlands
Persia
Portugal
Russia
Siam
Austro Hungary
Novelty Shop Offers Hand Made Xmas Gifts
Gift ideas for all ages featuring doilies hand bags and pin cushions all crafted by hand at the Novelty Shop. Festive items designed for personal use and decoration with a quaint handmade charm.
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Brief City News
Columbia River
Mason & Yocum
Grimshaw
Dora M. Slocum
George F. Slocum
Carload
C. & O. Nursery Company
Russell-Plough
Gertrude Walsh
Berlin
Jonathan
Robert Livingstone
Thomas’. Ees
Frank L. Jones’ Jewelry
State of Washington
Mr. Advertiser
Wenatchee Weekly Advance
the Daily World
Everett
World Publishing Co
World Building
Wenatchee, Wash
Pinchot
Cunningham
Gifford Pinchot
Milford
National Conservation Association
William Lorimer
Judge Madison
Court
Price
Gravis
Garfield
Alaska
IER
Stevens
Unites
Paul and
World Office
Sola
Fred Kemp
Rte
P. O
Eckenrode
Bass Ranch
J. C. Sperline
Inquire
Bliss Electric Co
E. L. Settles
Arrow Transfer Co
Xmas
Sporting Goods
Lou
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