Interest rises in Wenatchee Commercial Club election
The February 12 vote for club officers draws growing public interest as candidates like George R. Fisher H R Parshall and Walter M Olive are named for president with R F Holm also discussed. Trustees named include M G Rossi Howard Thomas W A Thompson and others. The club values city council ties and notes current officers President Arthur Gunn and Secretary D N Gellatly. Petitions push for a northward city limits extension including Suburban Home areas, with Lem McKittrick circulating and city council to set election.
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Commercial Club
Wenatchee
R. F. Holm
M. G. Rossi
Howard Thomas
W. A. Thompson
Ed Ferguson
Percy Scheble
A. A. Piper
H. L. Wiester
L. V. Wells
Varvin Chase
Fred
Fifth Street
Ninth Street
Miller Street
Columbia River
Lem McKittrick
McLean Seeks Third District Seat in Spokane Area
L. McLean of Otis Orchard emerges as a leading Republican candidate for the Third Legislative District. He is a Spokane County pioneer, former Chamber of Commerce trustee, president of the Spokane Canal Co, and chief engineer of the Methow Canal Co. He competes with J. B. Gilbert and possibly Elmer E. Hall as others speculate on race dynamics.
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L. McLean
Wenatchee
Spokane Chronicle
Otis Orchard
R. A. Hutchinson
Senate
McLean
Spokane County
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane Canal Company
Methow Canal Company
Ocis Orchard
May Organize Lodge Here and County Growth Report
A Wenatchee report notes a possible new lodge, the Oriental Degree of Hilarity, may open here after existing groups in Leavenworth and Cashmere. Yakima County rises to seventh class from eleventh, boosting county salaries by about $4,000 annually while the school superintendent Jacobson gains a top pay of 2006 dollars. Lace curtains advertised at special sale by Wenatchehe Furniture Co.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Cashmere
Yakima County
Board of County Commissioners
Jacobson
Missing Word Contest Yields Final Prize to Master Dewey Webb
The World announces Master Dewey Webb as the winner of the missing word contest marking the last prize. Hundreds submitted entries and advertisers benefited from the publicity as the paper encourages continued advertising.
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Dewey Webb
Direct Primary League Pushes Supreme Court Test
Seattle February 19 direct primary league of Washington says powerful private influences are moving to have the direct primary law declared unconstitutional and that the October Olympia suit should be taken to the supreme court immediately.
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Seattle
Direct Primary League of Washington
Olympia
Supreme Court
New Lodge Formed at Leavenworth Officers Elected
A new lodge was organized at Leavenworth last week under Cashmere order. Officers elected include Mrs. Thos. F. Searless as N. G. and Mrs. Emil David as R. S. Harry Carr is L. and Mrs. Taylor Yocom R. S. V G. Miss Sparks L S. V. G. with Mrs. G A Daly as Chaplain. Abie Thomas named Warden and Dr. Thomas as Outside Guard. Mrs. Chas. Shepard and Miss Abie Thomas serve as Inside Guard.
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Leavenworth
Cashmere Order
Thos
F. Searless
N. G
Emil David
R. S
Harry Carr
F. Searles
Taylor Yocom
Local church groups plan meetings and social events
The Ladies Guild of St Luke s Episcopal church plans a Wednesday meeting at the rectory with Mrs Hilton. The Aid Society of the Baptist church hosts a dime Valentine social at Mrs Battles home on Wenatchee avenue Friday evening February 14. Rev E O Jessup and wife entertained the Sunday school class at their Chelan avenue home Friday. Coasting sleighing and parties have been successful for the group. Wenatchee Fire Department to hold its first annual ball next Friday night. Harry Brockelbank, formerly of Wenatchee now of Okanogan, returned home on yesterday s boat. Wenatchee Furniture Co advertises a sale: $2.50 per pair special $1.00.
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Ladies’ Guild of
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Wenatchee
Harry Brockelbank
Okanogan
The
Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Mrs. Battles
Wenatchee Avenue
E.O. Jessup
First Baptist Church
Chelan Avenue
Ethel Garret
Andra Harv
Bitter power struggle grips Leavenworth council
The Seattle Times reports fierce municipal infighting in Leavenworth. At the first meeting the absent Mayor-Elect Sampson omits and the old mayor fills offices, naming James Edwards as police judge. Sampson then removes Edwards and appoints F S Taylor, while the city attorney argues Edwards remains police judge. The dispute questions whether Taylor’s actions can be recognized or if the city faces false prosecution liability.
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Leavenworth
Seattle Times
Sampson
James Edwards
Edwards
F. S. Taylor
Nelson
Taylor
Prosperity Returns at Lorain and South Chicago Mills
In Cleveland 5000 to 6000 workers resume at National Tube Lorain plant after months idle. expected to rehire to full 8500 soon. In South Chicago Illinois Steel plate and slab mills reopen after weeks, employing 2000 now with 5000 more to be added by week’s end.
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Cleveland, O
Lorain
National Tube Company
Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Hoboes Seek 150 Million Pension From Congress
At their national convention in St Louis the hoboes pass a resolution urging Congress to appropriate 150 million dollars to pension unemployed men and provide work by deepening the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Congress
Mississippi
Ohio
St. Louis
Night Riders Blow Up Fre donia Tobacco Plant
About 150 night riders attacked and blew up A. H. Cardin's tobacco factory in Fre donia Kentucky Sunday night causing about $10,000 in losses.
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Abzona
A. H. Cardin
Fredonia
Parole Denied for Garfield Shocking Shooting Suspect
Governor Mead refused parole for J. E. Brown, the Garfield shooting case involving T. J. Turmblow years ago. Brown faces continued incarceration as the parole decision ends his bid for early release.
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Mead
J. E. Brown
T. J. Turmblow
Garfield
American in Canada: An American Looks North
A quote from the Atlantic Monthly comparing American and Canadian outlooks. It praises Canadian jurisprudence and history, noting no lynchings or Indian wars, and claims Americans resemble Canadians in views and lifestyle due to shared environment and continental forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Atlantic Monthly
Prospector Finds Mineral At Local Well Digging Site
A report from H L Coe's hillside well details blasting into solid rock yielding mineral bearing quartz. The owner aims to assay the quartz and may pursue a claim if returns prove promising, illustrating mineral distribution in the area and the chance to strike a mine while digging for water.
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Okanogan County
H. L. Coe
Coe
Loomis
Letters Pour in to Local Telephone Service
Wenatchee report says Farmers' Telegraph company faces a serious issue with keeping girls who will not marry. Letters arrive from across the United States, with applicants pledging to live up to contracts not to marry. Officials note such contracts are typically revocable and not enforceable by courts.
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Wenatchee
Farmers’ Telegraph Company
United States
Indiana
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Wenatchee Electric Co
North Central
Washington
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee Realty and Investment Company
Orondo Avenue
Trustees of the Orgaization
Wenatchee Furniture CO
Teelphone Sa
Wenatches Theatre
Columbia Dramatic Co
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