Would-be Wenatchee Commercial Club president named
Dr. D W King declines reelection and outlines what makes a strong leader for Wenatchee's Commercial Club. Nominations are shifting to written ballots with post on the club bulletin board by Feb 3. Possible candidates include Mayor John A Gellatly Ed S Russell A Wells and H L Wiester among others.
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Commercial Club
D. W. King
Nocen
The
Daily World
Wenatchee
Wenatcheemmercial Club
Dusingfss
John A. Gellatly
City
Ed. S. Russell
A. Wells
C&j
Vermilya May Lose Spokane Homestead Land
Miss Mabel McNickle a Chicago stenographer who drew No 1 on Spokane reservation allotment may lose her homestead claim. Northern Pacific sues to oust her, seeks $600 damages for unlawful possession of land in section 23 township 29 north range 40 east. Eleven related suits involve other claimants and may reach the U S Supreme Court after years of court action.
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ColWe
Wash
Mabel Bh. MecNickle
Chicago
Spokane
Chimokane
Springdale
Stevens County
Northern Pacific
Northyn Pacific
E. J. Cannon
Atorney
United States
North Pacific Railroad Company
Qarter
Willamette Meridian
Miss McNickle
Railway
Ijrothy Wilson
Ralph W. Vermilya
Jaffella Janni
Clifford C. McCrogey
George F. Wismer
Dennis Hitchell
Joseph C. Paltz
Emil Schaffner
Patrick W. Lawler
Albert & Squires
Henry A. Treadwell
Unit States Supreme Court
Robin the banker swallows poison before arraignment
New York report states physician say Robin a banker who swallowed poison before his arraignment yesterday has an even chance for recovery. The incident occurred just before the scheduled court appearance.
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New York
Robin
Aviator Moissant Killed Landing At Harahan
John B. Moissant died in a plane crash near New Orleans while attempting a landing at Harahan for the Michelin cup in a fifty horse power Bleriot monoplane. The craft fell head first from about one hundred feet after circling the field on the Mississippi river edge.
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New Orleans
John B. Moissant
Harahan
Moissant
New York
Belmont Park
Statue of Liberty
Claude Graham White
Chicago
Okanogan Gets Road Contract Four Miles East of Tonasket
The state highway board let a four mile road contract in Okanogan county to Wood & Robert for 5000 dollars. Winter weather delays Seattle Tacoma project crews delaying completion to July 1, 1911. Resolutions were received for a 40 mile Byron to Prosser route via Prosser and a 20 mile Columbia county road from Hawksville to Marengo.
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Olympia
Wash
State Highway Board
Tonasket
Okanogan County
Wood & Robert
Seattle
Tacoma
Byron
Kennewick
Prosser
Benton County
Columbia County
Hawksville
Marengo
Potato Prices to Rise Four Cents a Pound Predicted
Stockton California December 31 Potato king Geo Shima predicts potatoes will sell for 3 dollars or more a sack. He says small quantities before spring will fetch four cents a pound. Shima cites nationwide crop shortfalls and reduced yields in this region as factors.
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Stockton
Cal
Geo. Shima
Shima
United States
Hope for Wireless Stockholders
Everett December 31 United Wireless stock shows some value as mysterious men in Everett quietly buy shares from mill workers paying cash. The presumption is a syndicate seeks to reorganize the wireless business to control patents. Agents claim 3000 dollars in bank to take up stock with more funds expected. Everett stockholders eagerly part with wireless paper.
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Everett
United Wireless
Wenatchee Valley Gas to cut power Monday morning
Officials of Wenatchee Valley Gas and Electric announce a half hour power outage from 7:30 to 8:00 AM Monday for high tension connection work. They expect the shutoff to cause minimal daytime inconvenience and that repairs will take about 30 minutes.
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Wenatchee Valley Gas & Electric Co
Wenatchee Valley Gas & Electric Company
Marriage License Issued to Pulse and Kelley in Peshastin
A marriage license was issued today to Erick E. Pulse and Floreste F. Kelley, both residents of Peshastin.
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Erick E. Pulse
Floreste F. Kelley
Peshastin
Bank Robbery Shatters Waterville Kansas Banks
Beatrice Nebraska reports robbers blew safes in Citizens and State Banks at Waterville Kansas early today escaping with 8000 dollars. Citizens Bank lost 6000 and State Bank 2000. Buildings wrecked and telephone lines cut. Two shots fired as robbers fled down the street.
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Beatrice, Neb
Citizens and State
Waterville
Kas
Citizens Bank
State Bank
Endurance Flight Wins British Micheli Cup in 1910
Captain Frank Cody head of the ballooning department of the British war office won the British Micheli cup for duration and distance flying for 1910. He covered 190 miles in four hours and fifty minutes before his aeroplane touched the ground ending the flight at Aldershot England.
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Aldershot
Eng
Frank Cody
British War Office
Cody
French Aviator Lanier Reaches Brussels After Paris Flight
M Lanier the French aviator arrived in Brussels from Paris after beginning the attempt on Thursday to win the 20000 prize for a Paris Brussels and back flight with passengers.
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Brussels
M. Lanier
Paris
Guarantors to receive funds for Seattle football game
C. E. Owens distributes checks today to the ten guarantors who backed the Wenatchee vs Oak Park Chicago game in Seattle last Monday. No financial statement will be released until all bills are paid in full, with possible exception of reimbursements for apples used in publicity. Guarantors expect full settlement if funds remain after other costs.
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C. E. Owens
Seattle
Wenatchee
Oak Park
Chicago
Daily World
Ladies Drive Contest Set After Auto Race
A ladies driving contest is planned for Monday to judge turnout, driving skills, and other points. Three prizes will be offered though details are not announced. The event follows the automobile contest after dinner. Horses are not eligible in the ladies contest which already has entries in racing.
Donor List Boosts Mission Street Racing Fund
Local business leaders donate generously to back next Monday's racing contest on Mission Street. Contributors include Columbia River Lumber, Wenatchee Produce, First National Bank, Wenatchee Department Store, Bliss Electric, Wenatchee Bazaar, Mills Bros., Wenatchee Bakery, and many others along with numerous merchandise prizes for winners.
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Mission Street
Columbia River Lumber Company
Wenatchee Produce Company
W. A. Thornhill
E. J. Delaney
J. S. Mooney & Company
Elman Hotel
C. F. Ogilvie
Berry & Peters
T. Gagnon
Eagle Transfer
H. M. Maxwell
H. M. Allen
Columbia Valley Bank
First National Bank
A. M. Wilson
Bert Richardson
A. J. McCullough
R. T. Woodruff
East Wenatchee Land Company
Wm. Turner
Arrow Transfer Company
H. E. Adams
Lamb-Davis Lumber Company
Wenatchee Department Store
Groves & Nancekivill
Little & Wetsel Company
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ellis-Forde Company
J. A. Gellatly
Bert Mage
A. A. Bingham
E. Frank
B. Duncan
H. Lehade
A. G. Pogue
I. W. Reeves
Howard Thomas
Frank L. Jones
C. A. Harris
Frank Oliver
Wenatchee Bakery
Wenatchee Steam Laundry
J. M. Duffy
R. T. Congdon
Dr. Haskell
R. M. Lewis
Wm Heath
L. M. Lewis
Guy H
I. Frank
Groves & Company
Little Weisel
Bliss Electric Company
Wenatchee Bazaar
Mills Bros
Buckeye Grocery
B. C. Duncan
Brese-Webber Co
H. F. Schade
Wenatchee Drug Co
Wenatchee Harness & Saddlery Co
Wenatchee Clothing Co
White Cross Pharmacy
Bill Hook
Pioneer Electric Co
McDaniel Buys Brandstorm Residence on Walker Street
H W McDaniel purchased the two-lot property at Walker Street with a six-room house from C C Brandstorm. Brandstorm received two Wenatchee Avenue lots in exchange. The total consideration was $3,000.
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H. W. McDaniel
CC. K. Brandstorm
Walker Street
Mr. Brandstorm
Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee Senator Opposes State Capital Move
Former Senator Gunn criticizes efforts to relocate the state capital to Wenatchee. He argues the move is wasteful, unlikely to succeed, and would hinder legislative aid for roads bridges and state horticulture laws, urging focus on regional needs instead.
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Gunn
Wenatchee
Olympia
Wenatchee Gas and Electric to darken city for five seconds
Wenatchee Valley Gas & Electric plans to open main switches at 11 59 55 p m on New Year’s Eve for five seconds of darkness. At midnight, lights will snap back on instantly as the city welcomes the new year. Residents may time their celebration to the darkness or the instant illumination.
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Wenatchee Valley
Electric Company
Great Northern Railway
Monday Holiday Observed With Civic Closures
Monday is declared a legal holiday with all public buildings and mercantile establishments closed. Most of the day will feature sports on Mission street as outlined in yesterday's published program.
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Mission Street
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