Wreck of Oriental Limited Wrecks Near Chicago Injuring Passengers
The Great Northern Oriental LimitedTrain 52 on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy wrecked near Western Springs Illinois early today three sleepers rolled down an embankment No fatalities but many injured including Mrs O A Lovall Mrs Bernard Eschlebacher K L Lane Mrs J P Payseur and son Frank Bishop among the injured relief train rushed to Chicago with seriously hurt taken to hospital.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Oriental Limited
Western Springs
Ill
Pacific Coast
St. Paul
O. A. Lovall
Wilmer
B. C
Bernard Eschlebacher
Portland
K. L. Lane
Seattle
J. P. Payseur and Son
Frank Bishop
Death of Mrs F M Stricker at Gilchrist Hospital
Mrs F M Stricker died this morning at Gilchrist hospital from pneumonia aged about 62. She and her husband came to the area seven years ago and owned property south of the city. The couple were respected pioneers with many friends. funeral arrangements pending at Sprague Ruppe parlors.
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F. M. Stricker
Gilchrist
Sprague & Ruppe
Stricker
Brown
Cashmere
Waterville
Badger Mountain Telephones to Link with Local System
A committee for the Badger Mountain Farmers Telephone system meets with the local Farmers Telephone & Telegraph company directors to arrange a connection. Badger Mountain plans about nine miles of line and 40 phones soon in operation. The local firm also strings riverfront poles in East Wenatchee, enabling about 20 families to come on line.
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Badger Mountain Farmers’ Telephone System
Farmers’ Telephone & Telegraph Company
Badger Mountain System
Badger Mountain Company
Badger Mountain
East Wenatchee
Wenatchee
Everett land sale and prize masquerade ball notice
T M Gibbons sold to Pile and West over 11 acres on North Wenatchee avenue for 12600 dollars. The property was planted to trees last spring. The Women of Woodcraft plan a prize masquerade ball at Eagle hall on Monday December 20 with music by Crollard's orchestra.
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T. M. Gibbons
Pile & Westover
Everett
Wenatchee Avenue
Woodcraft
Eagle Hall
Crollard
Football Reform Not Needed by Nebraska Star Borg
C T Born, former Nebraska star and coach, now in Wenatchee, argues football rules cannot be reformed to retain interest. He says open formations are riskier than mass plays and would not discard football, calling it a developer of grit and mental and physical capacity. He notes injuries are often feigned and recalls playing about ten games yearly with only one lasting injury. he leaves with Mrs Borg for Pateros.
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C. T. Born
Pateros
University of Nebraska
Wenatchee
Borg
Wenatchee Firm Buys Pearrygin Ranch Near Winthrop
A Wenatchee company formed by J. H. France L. Sloan and John Greer purchased the Pearrygin ranch near Winthrop and plan extensive work next year. The property was a historic settlement site in the Methow country and once challenged Samuel Hill in his plans to acquire Lake Pearrygin lands. The buyers paid more than Hill would, reflecting rising values. The Hill tract includes surrounding farms and idle land around the lake.
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Wenatchee
J. H. France
L. Sloan
John Greer
Winthrop
Methow Country
Samuel Hill
Lake Pearrygin
Hill
Washington Weather Tonight and Sunday Forecast
Washington forecast calls for rain in the western portion and rain or snow in the eastern portion tonight and into Sunday, with conditions likely changing across regions.
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Washington
Storm Cause of Wrecks in Two Regions
Five are dead and ten injured in a Lake Shore collision near Cleveland as snow obscures lights. Four crew members perish and an unidentified man is believed to be B Basher. In New Mexico near Fulton an eastbound Santa Fe passenger train derails from a broken rail in cold weather, with multiple fatalities and many injured.
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Cleveland
B. Basher
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
Fulton
Giant kissing bee to clear church debt at Temple Emanuel
Chicago December 18 The Temple Emanuel young women plan the largest kissing event in church fair history. More than a score will kiss visitors at 50 cents per kiss to raise five thousand dollars. A “Smackville” corner will host the lines with a cap of four hundred kisses per girl.
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Chicago
Rose Kohn
Johanes Secundus
State Bar appoints standing committees for ensuing year
President Gose names committees with Frank Reeves of this city on examination methods of selecting judiciary in other states and C Will Shafer on the publication committee. Douglas, Okanogan and Grant counties have no representatives on the committees assigned.
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President Gose
State Bar Association
Frank Reeves
Will Shafer
Douglas
Okanogan
Grant Counties
Mystery Dave Stithem Returns From Vacation with Wife
David Stithem a longtime Co and O employe and known as Mystery Dave traveled to Vancouver British Columbia weeks ago and returned with a wife. He has served as mate pilot captain and night watchman on the river and recently carried groceries to rooms he rents in Wenatchee noting to a friend he had married.
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Vancouver
B. C
Stithem
Wenatchee
Dance at Ellis Hall by Friday Night Club
The Friday Night club held a winter social at Ellis Hall featuring 30 couples on the floor. The next dance under the club’s auspices is scheduled for December 29.
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Ellis’ Hall
Lawsuit Notices for Lasick and Mead Cases
George Lasick against E W Thomas et al summons with attorney Louis Crollard named. S F Hudson against George Mead et al summons with attorney John D Dill listed.
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George Lasick
E. W. Thomas
Summons
Louis Crollard
S. F. Hudson
George Mead
John D. Dill
Jim Hill and the depot in Wenatchee
J J Hill visits Wenatchee at 8 30 am asking about a new Great Northern depot. An GN employee points south and says the depot isn’t completed yet. Hill urges faster work on completion.
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Great Northern
Battle Over Columbia River Crossing Near Pateros
North Coast and Great Northern vie for the best river crossing site at Methow rapids below Pateros Washington. A rocky midstream pier and a strategic railroad spur promise a costly bridge location as surveyors clash. Engineer Andrews watches North Coast activities from across the river.
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Pateros
Great Northern
Olympia
Columbia
Andrews
Oroville
Mike Horan Named Apple King the First in Chelan County
In Cashmere the Chelan County Horticultural association held a morning session led by President M. Horan and secretary D. N. Gellatly. The group unanimously voted to name Mike Horan Apple King the First and to refer to him by that title in the future. Delegates discussed uniting Wenatchee valley exhibits and planned the State Horticultural Association meeting in Wenatchee January 12 to 14. About sixty fruit growers attended as officers were to be elected that afternoon.
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Cashmere
Chelan County Horticultural Association
M. Horan
D. N. Gellatly
Mike Horan
Wenatchee Valley
C. A. Huston
State Horticultural Association
Wenatchee
Film at Gem Theatre Shows Hudson Fulton Celebration
The Gem theatre presents a film depicting the Clermont launch and a segment of the grand naval parade in New York. It is praised as one of the finest films shown at local playhouses.
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Gem Theatre
New York
Hotel Inspector Leghorn Praises Great Northern
State Hotel Inspector Leghorn visited yesterday on official business and commended the Great Northern hostelry as being in excellent condition. He told Harry Taylor the inspection fee was ten dollars.
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Leghorn
Great Northern
Harry Taylor
Local Resident W W Ulin To Marry In Washington
S W Smith reports W W Ulin, formerly of Spokane, left on December 17 for Lancaster Pennsylvania where he will wed Miss Clara J Stauffer on Christmas day in Washington DC The bride resides in Lancaster and the ceremony is planned for Washington DC
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W. W. Ulin
Spokane
Lancaster
Penn
Decorah visitors tour Wenatchee area during winter trip
A. J. Crotsenberg and C. O. Malt of Decorah Iowa stopped several days this week at the Schanck home. They travel toward California for the winter and praised Wenatchee and its surroundings during their visit.
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A. J. Crotsenberg
C. O. Maltby
Decorah
Iowa
Schanck
California
Wenatchee
Ben Little Travels Through Town En Route to Spokane
Ben Little passed through the town yesterday while heading toward Spokane. The brief movement highlights a stopover noted by local residents and adds a waypoint to his ongoing journey.
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Ben Little
Spokane
County Horticultural Meeting Opens at Cashmere Today
County Inspector P. S. Darlington and Fruit Expert R. E. Trumble travel by early train to attend the County Horticultural association gathering in Cashmere today.
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P. S. Darlington
R. E. Trumble
County Horticultural Association
Cashmere
Holiday Dimmers Sweep Washington as Congress Recesses
Washington forecasts a holiday lull as Congress adjourns midweek and the Supreme Court recesses. Taft will stay busy but likely home on Christmas. International events include Costa Rica hosting the Fourth International Sanitary Convention with Surgeon General Wyman leading U.S. delegates.
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Washington
Houses of Congress
United States Supreme Court
Taft
White House
Chicago National Bank
Charles W. Morse
New York
Atlanta
Tokio
San Jose
Costa Rica
Wyman
United States
Snow Owes State 2142 Dollars in Scrutiny of Accounts
Olympia December 18 Joseph M Snow former state highway commissioner ousted by Governor Hay owes the state 2142.05 per a report to the attorney general by the bureau of inspection and supervision. The commission and AG will decide on a demand form. Snow had kept 10000 dollars from sale of right of way to Milwaukee Road, later used for other improvements. The report notes 7941 dollars were spent on the new right of way and the matter was only discovered after his removal.
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Olympia
Joseph M. Snow
Hay
State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of
Snow
Highway Commission
Attorney General
Milwaukee Road
Rigger Plunges From Roof Beam in 24 Story Oliver Building
Pittsburg PA December 18 A rigger John McNilly slipped on a snow covered beam above an elevator shaft and fell 412 feet into the basement. He survived for 45 minutes before dying.
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Pittsburg
Oliver
John MecNilly
Waterville Club Debates Leaving North Central League
The Waterville Commercial Club weighs withdrawing from the North Central Washington Development League formed in Wenatchee last March. A motion to withdraw failed after discussion. The club, which paid 45 for advertising, has seen no benefits and will await a Wenatchee secretary’s meeting before action. The secretary will collect six months back dues to bolster funds.
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Waterville Commercial Club
North Central Washington Development League
Wenatchee
Spear
Federal building funding bill cited for Waterville and Ellensburg
Senator Jones bill in the Daily World proposes a federal building for the city with a $100,000 appropriation. Waterville is allotted $50,000 and Ellensburg $100,000. The yesterday article did not specify the total sum.
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Senator Jones
Daily World of
Waterville
Ellensburg
Land Sale on E Street Records 1500 Transfer
F L Gibbons buys lots 3 and 4 on E street for 1500 dollars. C B Halbert completes the sale.
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F. L. Gibbons
E Street
C. B. Halbert
Copenhagen Panel Debates Cook Polar Claim
The University of Copenhagen committee, in a preliminary examination, finds no proof that Cook reached the north pole. The consistory votes to continue the inquiry as data so far is insufficient, amid changing public opinion and a guarded report.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Valley Power Company expands crews for headgate work
The Valley Power company plans to deploy 20 workers near the headgate as soon as possible to speed needed improvements. Shortage of available contractors has delayed hiring to full strength. The firm aims to operate both day and night shifts.
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Valley Power Company
Sidewalk Dinner Draws Large Crowd From W C T U
The sidewalk dinner given by the W. C. T. U. today was a decided success and the program was relished by a large crowd.
Mrs Palmer Plans Spokane Christmas Visit
Mrs. J. B. Palmer of Orondo Avenue heads to Spokane to spend Christmas with her daughter Mrs. Wickersham.
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J. B. Palmer
Orondo Avenue
Spokane
Mrs. Wickersham
Wenatchee Sees New Three Story Hotel Planned
Daily World reports Seaman Olive and Quigg will begin a brick three story hotel at Wenatchee avenue and Orondo street with about 60 rooms. M J Taylor Son lease and operate for hotel purposes. completion aimed for June 1 and open that summer.
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Daily World
Messrs. Seaman, Olive and Quigg
Wenatchee Avenue
Orondo Street
Messrs
M. J. Taylor
Weatchee Hotel
Taylors
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Great Northern Oriental Limited
Tain
Sion
C. T. Borg
OLD Nebraska Star
Washington Weather
Emanuel
Temple Emanuel
North Side
State Bar Association Committee
Dave
David Stithem, Known
As “Mys
Terious
Jim Hill and
the Depot
J. J. Hill
Wenatchee de
G. N
Thern
Methow Rapids
Columbia River
State of
State
Chelan County
AL Association
S. W. Smith
Clara J
England
John R. Walsh
Owels
Treasury
Big Bend
Pole
Scaman, Olive and
Quigg
Natchee and Orondo
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