Waterville Wenatchee Bridge and Highway Buy Plan
A Waterville committee reports to the Waterville Commercial club after meeting Wenatchee officials about state purchase of the Columbia river wagon bridge and the East West Highway. They outline Wenatchee Valley development via irrigation led by W T Clark and Marvin Chase, and note progress toward the river bridge project and regional road routing.
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Waterville
Chelan
Wenatchee
Great Northern
Wenatchee Valley
Puget Sound
W. T. Clark
Wenatchee Flat
Clark
Marion Chase
Enterprise
Enatchee Flat
Marvin Chase
Columbia River
Editorial argues for Liberty Bell traveling to Seattle and Portland
The North American laments over treating the Liberty Bell as a roadside sideshow. It praises Alaska’s value to Seattle and Portland’s growth and calls for the bell’s presence there as part of a broader appreciation of the West by the East. The piece cites Seward and compares eastern and western cities with a tone of regional pride.
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Philadelphia
Seward
Russia
Alaska
Anchorage
Seattle
America
Portland
Columbia River
Mississippi
Quigg Wins Peshtastin Bridge Contract in Chelan County
Chelan county commissioners award the Peshtastin bridge project to J W Quigg for an all steel 250 foot span. Eight bids listed with Quigg lowest at 7939 dollars. Three land plats accepted Valhalla Malaga North Cashmere. Warren D Leslie road accepted Chelan county road J A Dorman for surveying. County Attorney Sam B Hill visited en route to Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Quigg
Peshastin
Chas. G. Sheehy
I. J. Bailey & Co
Columbia Bridge Co
International Contract Co
Puget Sound Bridge Co
Burrell Bridge Co
Jones Construction Co
Valhalla
Gunther Carlberg
I. M. Derifield
Malaga
L. M. Wilcox
North Cashmere
Warren D. Leslie
Chelan
J. A. Dorman
County Engineering
Roosevelt and guests sample Spokane prize Washington apples
President Roosevelt and family attended the Christmas dinner at the White House and tasted Washington apples that had won prizes at the National Apple Show in Spokane. Congressman Jones received two boxes of Winesaps exhibited by O. G. France of Wenatchee during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Spokane
Congressman Jones
O. G. France
Wenatchee
Great Northern Tank Explodes Near Skykomish
Passengers on No. 2 east bound report an explosion in the gas tank of the observation car just beyond Skykomish early this morning. The car caught fire and was badly damaged before flames were controlled. It was uncoupled from the train, delaying service about an hour. The car was sent to Spokane for repairs.
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No. 2
Skykomish
Spokane
Missionary meeting program at Baptist church noted
The church program includes evening services led by the Christian church ladies, a supper, a Presbyterian choir performance, and readings and talks on immigration and native cultures. Speakers include Rev. Hyatt and Rev. Kirkhope with a short talk by Attorney Fred Kemp and Judge Grimshaw.
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Union Missionary
Baptist Church
The
Christian Church
Presbyterian
Jessus
Fred Kemp
Earthquakes devastate eight districts in southern Italy
Rome reports a severe earthquake sequence destroying eight districts in Cantanzare province, Calabria. Jail break leads to inmate looting as militia is mobilized to restore order. Also notes local Southside debate on telephone system and personal notices including Sam B. Hensel's resignation and planned move.
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Rome
Italy
Cantanzare
Calbria
Big boats laid off as Chelan and North Star handle river traffic
General Manager J. J. Griggs of the C. and O. announces the large boats are laid off while Chelan and North Star now operate the river service. Boats are remodeled and comfortable. low water requires light draught vessels. Company hopes to run year without traffic suspension, noting last year’s four day loss after a late cold spell.
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J. J. Griggs
Chelan
North Star
Great Northern wins permit for Occidental avenue spur in Seattle
The Great Northern Railway gains approval to build a spur track on Occidental avenue between King Street and Railroad Way to service wholesale houses on First Avenue South. The board had halted the permit earlier, but with new frontage needs and street-line constraints the spur will be laid on the street, unloading freight directly into rear entrances.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Occidental Avenue
Seattle
Wenatchee
Board of Public Works
King Street
Railroad Wy
First Avenue
County Horticultural Meeting Forecast For Growers
Present outlook shows fruit growers will fill Commercial Club rooms for a double session tomorrow with talks on dry farming irrigation inspection service budding and grafting horticulture in schools cover crops exhibits and organization by listed speakers and local officials.
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H. W. Campbell
Nebraska
W. J. Jones
United States Department of Agriculture
the Inspection Service
P. S. Darlington
Andy Wright
Cashmere
Brown
Wenatchee Schools
Supt. Scott
Harry Shotwell
M. Horan
M. O. Tibbits
Malaga and Wenatchee Couple Married Here Saturday
R. E. Hollinger of Malaga and Mias Mae Lyons of Wenatchee wed here on Saturday. The newly married pair visited Seattle on Sunday for a brief stopover.
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R. E. Hollinger
Malaga
Mias Mae Lyons
Wenatchee
Seattle
Christmas at Sterling Home on Walla Walla Street
A festive gathered over thirty relatives shared Christmas dinner at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sterling on Walla Walla Street. The relatives enjoyed singing and games. Rev. John W. Berger departs for Spokane tomorrow morning while Mrs. Berger stays longer.
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C. A. Sterling
Walla Walla Street
John W. Berger
Spokane
Mrs A Jensen and son visit relatives in Everett
Mrs A Jensen and her son travelled to Everett to visit relatives for a short time.
Depot Materials Arrive For Malaga Station
Malaga kispray receives large quantities of depot material with a planned two waiting rooms an office space and a freight receiving area. A telegraph operator and ticket agent will operate the depot once completed with several staff to handle freight.
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Malaga
Jim
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Waterville Committee
Liberty Bell
Adelphia
UGG
Peshastin Bridge
Sam B. Hill
Ephrata
Housevelt
Tion
France
Three
Rev. Hyatt
China
New York
Gompers-Mitchell- Morrison
New York City
Justice Wright
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
United States
Calabria
Sam B. Hensel
Douglas County
Webb
A. A. Rutter
Davenport
Trey
Seatle
Great Northern Railway
County Horticultural Meeting
Lyons-Hollinger
Colockum
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