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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
1
President Roosevelt argues the Panama Canal project must stay efficient and free of politics. He notes minimal deaths among American workers, highlights key structures like the Gatum and La Boca dams and Culebra cut, and lists pneumonia and malaria as major causes of fatalities.
The text argues that even capable experts see a problem as solvable, while a conceited person hates being ignored. It notes that each wrinkle on a woman's brow marks an experience and that a plain woman finds value in flattery about her figure.
Congressman A J Volstead urged hearings before the House Public Lands Committee on the presidents lands withdrawal plan. He criticized past disposal of coal mineral and oil lands and contrasted with Canada where valuable lands are held for expert appraisal before sale.
School superintendent A L Brown requests patrons to report expected beginners for the January 28 start date. Children under six are admitted. Returning pupils may join anytime, but new beginners enter only at the stated date and in September.
Conductor E. E. Friday ordered a backtrack of over thirty miles to find his brother Harry Fri day who fell from a car during brake setting. The 21 year old was found with an arm crushed and head lacerated, using a handkerchief to stem bleeding. The rescue occurred amid rain and snow on the Santa Fe Central line near a station. F. Culberson traveled from Twisp on a boat for a short visit home, as prayers for rain were told.
After heated discussion the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce approved a resolution urging county judges to hide all facts of immoral cases and to stop newspapers from printing divorce court news. Proponents argued secrecy protects morals, while critics likened it to censorship and cited the Hartje divorce case.
Enthusiastic Chelan citizens convened to perfect a temporary Chelan Commercial club. W. V. Tukey named president, Robert P. Harris vice president, C. E. Rusk secretary, J. A. Van Slyke treasurer. Committees chosen, next meeting planned to push the work. Rooms rented in Garst block, aim to create a lasting local business group.
Oscar S. Straus of New York was sworn in as secretary of the department of commerce and labor following the retirement of Secretary Metcalf. The oath was administered by Frank H. Larned in the department offices after 9 o clock this morning. Metcalf voiced regret at severing a long pleasant relationship and said Straus would sustain cordial ties with department personnel and the public.
The note reflects on how frequent quarrels within families release much truth. It argues that with many people involved, charity becomes a fact rather than a virtue and men often stagger in duty without making a fuss. It concludes that certainty is elusive in life.
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