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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
2
The Commercial Club plans its regular annual meeting tomorrow evening amid speculation on who will lead next year. Many names are considered for president and trustees, with emphasis on active members not recently in positions, to maintain continuity while inviting fresh participation.
In debate over city power, the council weighs three options. If Wenatchee Electric Co. delays or offers unsatisfactory terms, the city may install its own power plant at minimal cost. The choice hinges on timing and prudence, with interim measures possible. Lace curtains offered as a sale at special price by Wenatchee Furniture Co.
The page lists state offices and local officials including attorney general governor lieutenant governor auditor and many others with names like Hadley and Priterton. It also advertises Horseshoe Theater at 112 N Wenatchee Avenue showing movies songs and vaudeville with 15 and 25 cent prices and a Baptist church chicken dinner on Washington's birthday.
In a report attributed to him President Roosevelt says he has no second choice for the Republican nomination. Those knowing his views say he favors Secretary of War Taft as the man with the qualities to continue the administration’s policies.
The editorial argues Roosevelt’s recent message to Congress shows poise and good sense and will strengthen his presidency. It states public sentiment backs Roosevelt policies and notes the message contains lasting seeds for future policy, valuable to future administrations.
The Denver Post poem praises the old hometown paper as a daily comfort and temper stabilizer despite its flaws. It contrasts city papers and local notes from Pumpkin Row with the enduring value of the home town paper.
An article laments the fading white pine supply, noting its historic role in ship masts and rising costs from New England forests. It contrasts broadwood prices with older, cheaper rates and calls for careful forestration by the government. A second item discusses the Cruece-Portland Tichborne style case, focusing on alleged double life of the fifth Duke of Portland and the ensuing legal questions.
Fragmentary text cites motive in divorce case and references a judge turning up in office. Mentions an election and a judge but lacks clear actions or outcomes. No specific names, dates, or places are discernible.
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