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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
2
The Wenatchee Commercial Club reports over 200 members with a goal of 500 to strengthen town growth. It calls the club a semi public institution reflecting local enterprise and urges men to join for community benefit and shared progress. A separate note discusses public debt, citing New York City and railroad financing as examples of growth through borrowing and the broader use of public funds for infrastructure and schools.
Official statements from Panama Canal Zone engineers declare the Gatun dam wall collapse a minor event and the underlying tunnel slide a natural settlement. They say the dam rests on firm foundations and a subterranean lake beneath Gatun is an absurd claim despite water found in some test borings.
Sportsmen urge lifting strict closed season rules on Chelan area streams and lakes. They note a Chelan hatchery releases about 2 million fry yearly and propose a 50 fish limit per person to balance supply and demand. Hatchery relocation planned to reduce pollution and protect spawning runs.
The text notes reduced salmon availability and fewer deer and other game due to stricter protections. It cites an influx of large eagles into the mountains harming game by mercilessly slaughtering young deer and goats, with several big eagles killed.
Francis J. Heney, wounded but eager, says he will return to San Francisco to pursue Patrick Calhoun and stay with the prosecution even if killed. He plans a White House visit to discuss the secret service and crime pursuit with President Roosevelt.
In the Coeur d'Alene district Idaho the mines will produce 150000 tons of lead this year about 37 percent of U S output. The district also yields seven million ounces of silver and several million dollars in copper gold and zinc. Since 1884 output valued at 190000000 with lead 121600000 silver 55826140 copper 6725000 gold 555000 zinc 845000. The Bunker Hill Sullivan and Hercules mines dominate dividends with vast wealth growth. Bunker Hill has paid more than 10600000 in 21 years and 10000000 surplus. valued at 28000000. Hercules created millionaire owners from 18 people. wealth rose from under 10000 in 1897. Ore may extend to a mile depth, promising 100 more years of mining. deepest workings 2200 feet. Three thousand five hundred miners employed with payroll around 4500000 yearly, plus 800 to 900 prospect workers. Local updates include Carl Christensen and family visiting Enunclaw for holidays and Irene Campbell of Baker City, Oregon visiting Ana Williams in the city.
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