Property Owners to Discuss Franchise on Columbia Avenue
City council debated granting a sidetrack franchise for the Great Northern on Columbia Avenue. Opposing property owners voiced fears of business losses and urged a public meeting next Tuesday to express community opinion. Ex Mayor Scheble urged a meeting while Councilman Bousquet supported the franchise with modifications, noting city benefits from a warehouse district. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Columbia Avenue
City Hall
Great Northern
Scheble
Bousquet
Missouri Supreme Court Bans Major Oil Firms in State
The Missouri Supreme Court ousted Standard Oil and Indiana Public Oil from doing business in the state and fined each $50,000. The ruling follows government efforts against illegal mergers of large oil companies amid a series of hard fought cases.
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State Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Republic Oil Companies
McMaster Buys Half Interest in Wenatchee Steam Laundry
Capt. George McMaster closed a deal for one half interest in the Wenatchee Steam Laundry from O. W. Ernst. Al Scheble retains his interest. New owner takes possession January 1 and plans a brick or concrete building at the corner of Palouse and Columbia streets. Russell Cutts will represent the owner. McMaster to go to the Yukon in spring.
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George McMaster
O. W. Ernst
Wenatchee
al. Scheble
Capt. McMaster
Russell Cutts
Captain McMaster
Yukon
Palouse and
Columbia Streets
New Owners Take Over Roosevelt Hotel
B F Harris and family arrived from Russellville Arkansas and closed a deal for the Roosevelt Hotel this morning. Harris, with hotel experience, plans to render first class service while continuing to serve the public. Former owners J J Griffith and Bruce Griffith will move to other work after a reputable tenure.
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B. F. Harris
Russellville
Arkansas
Roosevelt Hotel
Bng
Harris
World
Roosevelt
J. J. Griffith
Bruce Griffith
Bruce
State v McCormick case proceeds in superior court
The State vs M McCormick case at the Cashmere saloon charged with selling liquor to minors proceeds in the superior court. Prosecutor Cross filed the case by noon. Attorney Reeves argued for non-suit but Judge Steiner ruled against. Defense arguments continued into the afternoon and were set to resume at 3. The jury is expected to hear the case around 4.
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M. McCormick
Ke2ser
Cross
Fank Reeves
Steiner
Federation Leaders Must Go 10 Jail
Judge Wright in Washington DC found AFL President Gompers and Secretary Morrison and United Mine Workers President Mitchell guilty of violating an injunction against the Buck Stove Range company. Gompers got one year, Mitchell nine months, Morrison six months. The government and labor leaders debated the fairness of Buck Stove Range's labor practices and boycott aims.
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Washington, D. C
Wright
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Buck Stove Range Company
Justice Gould
Mitchell
Giny Hosts Busy Buyers During Santa Claus Rush
Throngs visit Santa Claus headquarters at city stores as clerks rush to serve shoppers. Shelves brim with the latest creations across all lines and departments in a bustling holiday scene.
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Santa Claus
Corps of Clerks
Jury Frees Newkirk in Grime Case Not Guilty
J J Newkirk was found not guilty by a twelve-man jury after a trial cited criminal family mistreatment, with alibi evidence showing he was working for Wenatchee Canal Co on October 15. He was released and plans to file a homestead quitclaim deed. family fearing retaliation after verdict.
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J. K. Newkirk
Bertha M. Newkirk
Parr and
Sorenson
James
O’neal
A. D. Hardman
W. M. Goggins
C. B. Knouf
T. B. Pitt
E. A. Stone
O. G. Fish
N. Forsythe
W. E. Canfield
J. M. Stevens
A. B. Trimble
J. H. Lebeck
Cross
J. E. Porter
Wenatchee Canal Company
Newkirk
Webb
Christmas shopping trends shift to practical gifts in 1908
Merchants report a shift from decorative to useful presents as clothing and dry goods gain share of holiday spending. Husbands buy dresses for wives and wives buy furnishings. children receive shoes or books. Postal mail for Christmas 1908 spreads greetings nationally, with large sales of souvenir cards.
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United States
Fancy Christmas Apples Leave for Spokane
A shipment of top quality Christmas apples departed this week headed for Spokane. The fruit was in high demand in Falls City where buyers snapped up the cargo quickly, likened to selling like hot cakes.
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Spokane
Falls City
Dennises Spend Christmas in Ellensburg
Mr and Mrs Ed Dennis left yesterday for Ellensburg to spend Christmas with relatives.
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Ed Dennis
Ellensburg
Commercial Club Jubilee at Wenatchee Tonight
The Wenatchee Commercial Club hosts a Jubilee with speeches music and lunch to celebrate Spokane prize winnings. The event invites members and suburban residents to attend at the club rooms for an evening of social and organizational planning discussions.
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Wenatchee Commercial Club
Spokane
Overwork blamed for collapse at Wenatchee Bazaar
Howard Patience suffered a nervous collapse at work in the Wenatchee Bazaar during the holiday period. He is described as having a very nervous temperament and had worked hard. he was taken home by Hall ambulance and is under Dr. Saunders care, with a likely quick recovery.
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Howard Patience
Wenatchee Bazaar
Hall
Saunders
Noth
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Ice
Wenatchee Electric Co
Columbia Valley Bank
Washington
Standard Oil
Missouri
McCormick
Giny
Wenatchee Valley
Wos cc
Commercial Club Jubilee
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