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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
5
The report notes Governor pro reformist critiques of J. J. Hill amid agricultural class concerns. Officials signal scrutiny of policy, urging clarity on programs affecting rural communities.
Spokane reports editor E. H. Overman of the Shaniko Star in Oregon is arrested for forgery and awaiting extradition after Oregon Governor's refusal. Also noted are a Glendale poisoning case, Spokane mayor Nelson S. Pratt rebutting James J. Hill on farming costs, and various labor developments including Sacramento clerks organizing, St Paul pipe trades council, and machinists strike benefits totaling 612,896.50.
Field of woman rs. John Jacob Astor, a leader of New York society, arrived back from Europe Oct 16. Supreme Court Justice Mills appointed Charles H. Young referee to hear Mrs Astor’s separation suit. her husband had sailed to Cuban ports days earlier. Nearby observations note improving plant conditions and forthcoming expert assistance.
Reports detail a wave of labor unrest with gas workers striking in Milan Modena and Genoa while Paris bakers appeal to boycott Sunday labor. The AFL declares a year long truce among brewer workers firemen and teamsters. Vermont unions focus on Rutland and surrounding areas. Also notes union drive among Chicago concert musicians and wage restoration talks at Bethlehem steel.
Mrs Stephen B Elkins wife of Senator Elkins of West Virginia hosts an annual dinner in Washington The banquet hall of the mansion glows with crystal candelabra scarlet tapers and crimson robes The scene features gold service radiant flowers and imperial era furnishings as Cardinal Gibbons is honored A memorable society event for the capital’s elite
The Countess of Cardigan, Adelaide de Horsey, famed in the Second Empire, is recalled as a social figure tied to Balaklava, Prince Victoria age thirteen, and early alliances with Montemolin. She once inspired court intrigue, hosted by William IV, and is praised for musical recollections with old friends Moore Hook.
In a Christmas wireless update from Wenatchee operator Selman reports progress toward long distance messages. The column then debates dress trends, favoring tailored blouses to pair with rough skirts and long coats, noting a shift from lace to net and chiffon fabrics and the persistent role of the two piece silhouette.
The speaker defends dry farming and soil moisture methods as fledgling but now successful and praises agricultural colleges and stations as key drivers. He challenges Mr. Hill to cite any pre 1894 year with higher acre yields or farmer prosperity, arguing thrift and progress align with current gains.
North Yakima merchants denounce unfair methods by Portland promoters. Carloads of land seekers are brought to Yakima with lavish entertainment only to be steered elsewhere for better prices. Limited entertainment of visitors from outsiders will follow.
A meeting of the Washington Good Roads association is planned for January 20 and 21 in Aberdeen. Fred M. Barry received a letter from Secretary L Frank Brown outlining the convention’s purposes. Statewide enthusiasm and delegate activity boost expectations for a strong farmer attendance and addresses from leaders across remote communities.
Denver prepares for the Colorado National Apple exposition in the Denver Auditorium January 3 to 8 with more than 10 000 boxes expected. The sixth annual Western Fruit Jobbers convention runs January 5 at the Brown Palace, with Governor Shafroth and Mayor Speer welcoming attendees.
Old timers cheer the demolition of the three cornered Wenatchee hotel on Orondo and Wenatchee avenue. Built about ten years ago by C. L. Parsons it proved flimsy and was nearly blown over in a strong wind. Windows and doors are being removed ahead of immediate tearing down. Watch Breese-Webler Cows display window crowd.
Spokane officials raise wages from 2.75 to 3 dollars a day for laborers and 5 to 5.50 dollars for eight hours for teamsters starting April 1 1910. The higher Spokane rate tops the northwest except for Butte and came after a two month union campaign with no strikes. Unanimous city council approval followed union presentations to the committee of the whole.
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