Strahorn Builds Power Empire Along Columbia River
North Coast magnate Robert E. Strahorn gains control of Wenatchee Electric and Valley Power and eyes Entiat Light and Power. Land on the east side of the river is tied to a Wenatchee townsite as he plans a Columbia River line and interurban network from Wenatchee to Pasco and Kennewick. Local officials decline comment while investors see a vast hydro power strategy amid government land withdrawals.
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Strahorn
Valley
East Side
Columbia River
Robert E. Strahorn
North Coast
Wenatchee Electric and
Valley Power
Strahorn Company
Entiat Light & Power Company
Walla Walla
Yakima
Pasco
Kennewick
North Coast Railroad
Wenatchee
Gunn
Wenatchee Electric Company
Priest Rapids
Richland
North Yakima
Walla Walla, Witsburg
Dayton
Cowlitz
Centralia
Chehalis
Seattle
Tacoma
Washington
Ellinwood Succeeds Colbert as Furey Culver Agent
Ellinwood appointed permanent representative of the Furey Culver Co at Wenatchee. He signed a contract with Mr. Culver yesterday as Colbert and Elliott depart. Culver and Furey relocate to Methow valley Carlton with a new main office, Ellinwood keeping the Wenatchee office opposite the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ellinwood
Furey-Culver Co
Wenatchee
Culver
F. R. Colbert
E. M. Elliott
Mr. Ellinwood
Mr. Furey
Mr. Culver
Methow Valley
Carlton
Colbert & Elliott
Delegates Diverge On State Road Funds At North Yakima
County commissioners meet in regular session at North Yakima as Chelan Good Roads delegates push to divert the state highway from Wenatchee. Chelan County seeks a fair share of road funds while Wenatchee Centered district No. 1 faces 183 miles of roads with 32 trunk lines and 110 feeders. Last fiscal year district No.1 had 7919.83 dollars available about 43 dollars per mile.
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North Yakima
Alex Pitcher
G. B. Kinney
Yakima
H. W. Otis
George Hauber
Chelan Good Roads Association
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Columbia
Good Roads Club
Drunk in Police Court Faces Stiffer Fines
John Doe and William Ricketts appeared before Judge Sorenson for drunken and disorderly conduct. The court, deterred by bootleg liquor, fined Doe and Ricketts $10 each and set a minimum $25 penalty to curb cartage from outside sources.
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John Doe
William Ricketts
Sorenson
New Warehouse and Bungalow Planned by Wells Morris and Howard Thomas
Architect J W Sussex drafts a warehouse for Wells and Morris to be built adjoining the present structure on Columbia street. The one story concrete building measures 50 by 120 feet with a basement. Sussex also plans a six room bungalow for Howard Thomas beside his current home.
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J. W. Sussex
Wells & Morris
Columbia Street
Sussex
Howard Thomas
Washington Fair Weather Update
Washington Fair tonight and Wednesday sees a drop in temperatures with colder air in the east. North to west winds are expected, bringing a brisk feel across the region.
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Washington
Trains Held Up Near Scenic by Mountain Slides
Trains No 2 and 44 were stalled near Scenic last night due to large mountain slides. Snow and rain caused melting slopes, delaying arrivals expected shortly after 1 o clock today.
Million Smudges Ready for Frost Protection
Kennewick Wash Feb 15 State Horticultural Commissioner Huntley reports excellent prospects for a bumper fruit crop this year. Orchardists prepare to fight frost with more than 1,000,000 smudge pots ready to light at the signal.Nursery inspections to be systematized amid small budget and large spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick, Wash
F. A. Huntley
Washington
Idaho
Huntley
England election bears crowding of classes and aristocrats
London reports that the national election is a preliminary skirmish with a looming main battle between massed forces. Liberals split into factions while conservatives brace as both sides commit intensities in a dirty campaign with violence and vote buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lloyd-George
Grimsby
Dr King Re elected President of Commercial Club
Dr D W King was reelected club president at the Commercial Club meeting held in the newly furnished rooms. A single contest occurred for vice president, with C E Owens defeating A C Dallach 86 to 43. The building committee reported costs totaling 21 271.86 with a mortgage of 8 000 and a potential $1 000 deficit. a ten minute canvass raised nearly $1 000.
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Commercial Club
A. C. Dallach
C. E. Owens
Owens
The
W. T. Clark
Clark
Dallach
Ed. S. Russell
Mr. Russell
Mr. Dallach
Arthur Gunn
Change In School Election Law
State wide annual school election set for Saturday March 5 in all districts except nine first class districts. Polls open 1 pm to 8 pm unless directors change hours and announce it. Closing time fixed by notice no earlier than 4 pm. Ballots must be white uniform paper. printed ballots allowed only in first class districts.
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Board of Directors
Railroad Work Delayed by Government Dispute
James Robinson the postmaster of Paterson reports that a large portion of the Great Northern construction crew in the upper country has been laid off while a settlement with the U S government is reached. The halting work affects reservation land and follows railway company formalities not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Pateros
Great Northern
United States
Phipps Return From Long Beach Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Phipps came back Friday after a extended stay in Long Beach California where they met Wenatchee residents including I. W. Reeves L. W. Smith L. A. Garner J. S. Thomas and family J. B. Palmer Dunlap O. G. France J. W. Procter and Jim Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Phipps
Long Beach
California
Wenatchee
I. W. Reeves
L. W. Smith
L. A. Garner
J. S. Thomas
J. B. Palmer
Dunlap
O. G. France
J. W. Procter
Jim Kenney
Bratton Family Arrives, Buys Millerdale Orchard in Town
T A Bratton his wife son and sister in law all of Rossville Illinois are new arrivals. Bratton bought the five acre Millerdale orchard tract from A M Palm for 5750 through Columbia Realty. He has ordered household effects shipped and plans to move in once they arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Bratton
Maura Viddle
Rossville
Ill
Mr. Bratton
Millerdale
A. M. Palm
Columbia Realty Company
Entiat Man R S Thimble Visits. Mrs Eggiman Leaves for Seattle
R S Thimble of Entiat, brother of W S Trimble, is in town today. Mrs Charles Eggiman departed yesterday for Seattle and will stay there indefinitely.
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Thimble
Entiat
W. S. Trimble
Charles Eggiman
Seattle
Masons to Hold Special Meeting Tomorrow at 2
A Masonic chapter will convene at 2 o'clock tomorrow for a several day session. Many visitors are expected as the occasion grants the Royal Arch degrees.
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Royal Arch
Knights of Pythias Initiate Four Members to Third Rank
Four new members Harvey Clar ey George E Gill Charles V Hile and T M Dennis received the third rank in a Knights of Pythias ceremony last night A lodge session discussed organizing a quartet and exploring a new meeting hall A committee was appointed to evaluate proposals and report at the next meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Harvey Clarey
George E. Gill
Charles V. Hile
T. M. Dennis
National Law for Autos Pushes Federal Registration Plan
Washington February 15 a national legislative convention led by the American Automobile Association opens with a preliminary meeting as governors from 20 states and auto trade reps gather to discuss a uniform motor vehicle bill. Congressman Moon of Pennsylvania will outline the federal registration plan, with a hearing at the capitol Thursday. The proposal would let drivers secure federal registration after state compliance for a nominal fee to traverse any state without extra taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
American Automobile Association
Moon
Pennsylvania
Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Capitol
Forester Team Drills Twice Weekly in Camp 5804
Camp 5804 Foresters led by L V Fowler train twice weekly in local halls. Members include Fowler Bray Smith Hickcox Templeton Court nay Duncan Courtnay Styles Sprague Adams Strahm. They plan a benefit dance with the R N A on Friday the 25th and a public drill on the last Friday of March. They aim to win the state grand prize in Seattle on the Fourth of July.
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Forester
L. V. Fowler
Aldren
Sprague Hall
LV. Fowler
G. L. Bray
S. W. Smith
R. M. Hickcox
R. R. Templeton
C. F. Courtnay
L. H. Duncan
P. R. Courtnay
C. W. Styles
E. R. Sprague
W. A. Adams
E. L. Strahm
Foresters
Seattle
Berlet Opens Lumber Yard in Adrian
C F Berlet announces Adrian lumber yard opens with first carload of lumber received this week. He is in Wenatchee with Mrs Berlet. He says work on the Connell Adrian line is being rushed with doubled force and grading to finish in six weeks, trains expected by June 1. No snow at Adrian and farmers prepping spring wheat.
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Berlet
C. F. Berlet
Adrian
Wenatchee
Apple price inquiry from Fairbanks to Dr Blake
A letter arrived for Dr. Blake from Fairbanks Alaska via the Imperial Cigar store asking for price quotes on Wenatchee apples. The only known detail is his name appeared on Winesap apple boxes bought two years ago.
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Dr. Blake
Fairbanks
Alaska
Imperial Cigar Store
Powell Co
Seattle
Banquet After Eastern Star Initiations Tonight
Three initiations will be held at the Eastern Star lodge this evening followed by a banquet for members. A good time is anticipated.
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Eastern Star
Eastern Star Lodge
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General Electric Company
Interior Department
Snake
Ellinwood
Colbert
Methow Canal CO
County Commissioners OF the
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Wells &Morris
Hoy
Dr. King
D. W. King
H. C. Littlefield
W. A. Thompson
H. L. Wiester
J. F. Webber
George Farwell
Conrad Rose
Mike Horan
Dewey
Edge
Masons
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National Law For Autos
Capital
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