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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
5
Mrs Merrill used an apple on a rake to lure a 250 pound black bear into her woodshed and lock it inside after it roamed Wenatchee area backyards. The pet bear, owned by Dr S T Miller, had broken its chain and frightened neighbors before being confined.
Leo Meigs, speaker of the last House, predicts west side dominance in county reapportionment at the upcoming session. He notes Howard Taylor and Paulhamus control key seats and urges east side unity to gain any favorable appropriations. Meigs cites Walla Walla as a counterexample with more representation per population.
Peking reports China has not finalized terms of a $50,900,000 loan with an American financial syndicate. The core issue remains the selection of a financial adviser who can influence spending on currency reforms and related empire interests.
Rev. O. W. Mintzer departed today for a week long trip to Twisp. He will visit churches and conduct clerical duties during the absence.
Washington reports say Representative Tawney, chair of the appropriation committee, will become secretary of the interior after March 4. Speaker Cannon and aging GOP figures back the move, while Ballinger plans private life and law practice after the Ballinger-Chi ntot inquiry.
Richmond reports the execution of John J. Smythe the Norfolk bartender who killed his wife and daughter last August. Also to be executed is Jim Sittington a colored man who robbed and murdered a 70 year old white woman in Rockingham last August.
The store offers Ladies' Felt Slippers at 98 cents and clears out its Fancy Dishes and Glassware in single pieces for Christmas presents during a half price sale.
Chicago reports porters on Pullman cars petitioning the general manager for higher wages. They cite tips loss and rising living costs as reasons, with a New York Chicago flyer porter recounting a scene involving students and a university professor. Also notes Columbia county population drop and land value surge from 1900 to 1910, with Dayton growth and farm losses.
Dayton report outlines decline tied to consolidation of farmland into large farms. The article notes migration from rural areas as smallholders sell plots, reducing local population and altering community dynamics.
Mr and Mrs D L Oliver came back last night after a week long honeymoon spent on the Sound.
A subcommittee of the workers’ joint conference sent a communication to Mayor Busse refusing the Hart, Schaffner and Marx settlement proposal. The move marked the end of hopes for an immediate settlement of the garment workers’ strike. Gunther Carlberg of Chicago was registered in Spokane yesterday.
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