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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
2
By nightfall most players headed home for the holidays while Wenatchee faced financial and officiating disputes. Umpire Best seeks $100 for services. referee Varnell, from Spokane, collected $50 plus expenses, with garnishment attempts blocked.
The body of section fore man Michael McGinnis, killed yesterday while trying to remove his handcar from the track near Monitor, is held by Wenatchee Undertaking. He had substantial holdings in Minnesota and cities like Minneapolis and Brainard, estimated at 35 to 40 thousand dollars. McGinnis, a protégé of Superintendent Egan, searched mountains for weeks and later found Egan’s missing body. He had lived with McComber on the Wenatchee to Monitor section and left behind unknown relatives in Missouri.
The snow preserved the body intact and a large funeral was held by railroad men. After Egan’s death, McGinnis drifted west and has lived here since last June, forming many friendships among railroad workers.
Judge Julius A. Larrabee, a longtime Chelan resident and pioneer of Washington, died at his home after paralytic strokes. Born December 18, 1841, in Vermont, he served in the Civil War, farmed in Minnesota, and helped establish Lake Chelan. He led Harri son Post G A R and held Chelan offices under McKinley. Funeral plans were not announced.
Leavenworth reports 17 year old Harry Ahren, a call boy at the Great Northern depot, seriously injured after two hobos blindfolded him while crossing the track last night. Doctors treat him as authorities hunt for suspects. A hat lost by one tramp sparks a manhunt amid rising mob tension.
New York on December 28 reports that Mrs. Maria De Gu dicia and Rocco Del Marco died after drinking wine at a Christmas gathering believed to contain wood alcohol. Two other men are seriously ill.
Louis Palmer the Seattle piano salesman accused by Eilers Music of embezzlement was released from county jail after raising his bail. He can now fight the case while at liberty.
Notice announces postponement of the Red Apple dance to Monday January 2 1911. D W Evans secretary also notes W W Circle No 52 meeting moved to Saturday night December 31 with official order.
Pacific Power and Light outlines major enhancements at Priest Rapids and Coyote Rapids as part of a broader plan to create a second largest U S power site. Investments include widening the power canal, cementing the White Bluffs Hanford ditch, and expanding the hydro plant to support 300 000 acres of Klickitat Benton and Yakima counties irrigation. A ship canal concept arising from the Hanford project could leverage electric power to operate a marine slip if government locks are provided.
Miss Mary Neale of Wisconsin and Miss Gertrude Underwood of Indiana are vacationing with Margaret Duff and teach in Seattle. Mrs. Emily Cawthorne of New York visits cousin Mrs. Mary V. Duff over Christmas. J. H. Atkinson and family home in Seattle while he attends state legislature sessions. Wenatchee Canal relocates headquarters to Gehr building. First National Bank learns Illinois strictness on fruit returns. Stella Brown of Seattle visits Unger home. Eph Davis and wife of Twisp head to California for holidays.
East Coast markets report strong demand for barrel apples with Baldwins selling $3.50 to $4.50 and greens $3 to $6 in New York. St Louis prices for No. 2 Ben Davis $2.59 to $3.00 and fancy stock up to $5.00. Philadelphia and Boston show firm activity and steady box apple trade with prices from $2.50 to $5.50 depending on grade.
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