Wenatchee Sets Yearly Resolutions For Growth And Unity
Town council or community group in Wenatchee endorses a series of New Year resolutions focused on promoting Wenatchee as a top place to live and invest. The plan highlights advertising, outdoor opportunities, regional trade, and building a strong local economy centered on Wenatchee's famed produce. It aims to unite the community and attract businesses to create wealth and city growth.
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Wenatchee
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Answers to Correspondents Dear to Correspondents
A reader asks about the author of The Royal Road to Matrimony and source details. an editor notes February has twenty nine days. A second inquiry clarifies Mr Grimshaw is not the author of classic songs by Tom Moore. The WCTU meets at Mrs McNeal's on Wenatchee avenue for a January 9 1908 gathering at 2 36 p m.
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Inquirer
William Grimshaw
Mr. Grimshaw
Tom Moore
Minstrels Maids Enchant Audience With Encore Rich Show
The Minstrels Maids drew big crowds last night with every number encored, some as many as a dozen times. The Juveniles also impressed as better performers. Prices were 35c 50c and 75c. Seats available at Wenatchee Drug Co. A dance followed the show running until 4 a m. Tickets tipped.
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Wenatchee Drug Co
Millen Bay High Road With Guns
Everett reports a mill town official fearing armed resistance if Great Northern Railway removes side tracks to lumber mills rather than lower rates. A conservative manufacturer predicts workers might arm with shotguns to defend mills amid tariff tensions. Also notes Deaconess Old People's Home departure and obituary details for Mrs. Coston born 1805 in Providence.
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Great Northern Railway
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Spokane
Oldest Washington Woman, Ruth Coston, 103, Dead
Spokane dispatch reports Ruth Coston aged 103, believed oldest resident of Washington, died in Spokane. The obituary notes her long life in the state and honors her status as a likely state’s oldest resident.
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Spokane
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New Year Celebrations Across River Towns
Public balls welcomed the old year in Brewster Pateros and Chelan with dancing lasting past midnight. Other attendees observed watch meetings marking the shift to the new year, reflecting diverse community celebrations along the river.
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North Star Makes Her Trial Trip on the Columbia River
The Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat Company launched the North Star on the Columbia river for trial runs. The 100 by 21 foot vessel, smaller than the Okanogan Chelan and Columbia, features a full cabin, saloon, staterooms, galley and a four foot load capacity with 16 inch draft, designed for low water service. It passed U S inspection and will begin a through trip up river with powder cargo.
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North Star
Columbia River
Wenatchee Water
Wenatchee Ferry
New “North Star
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Chelan
Columbia
United States
Ephrata Forms New Telephone Company
The Ephrata Moses Lake Telephone Company was organized last week with a contract to Harvey Ute for building a line from south of Ephrata to the Moses Lake post office. Work starts immediately and should be ready in about four weeks. Directors include I N McGrath C Tieh Ace k Harvey Hite J M Pate and Gibbons Bros Loving.
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Hill Sees a Bright Future for Minneapolis Business
Minneapolis leaders gathered with 250 top business figures from Minneapolis and St Paul on December 31 to discuss prospects and plans for future growth and prosperity.
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St. Paul
Real Estate Board Banquet Features James J Hill Speech
At the Minneapolis Real Estate Board annual banquet Duluth and J attended. James J Hill, chairman of the Great Northern Railway, spoke on Minnesota and the opportunities of the Northwest and closed with a rosy forecast of vast wealth from regional resources.
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Minneapolis Real Estate Board
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Northwest
Hill
John L. Wilson to Undergo Operation
Ex United States Senator John L Wilson publisher of the Post Intelligencer has been ill with stomach trouble and has been taken to Seattle General Hospital where an operation may be required for his relief.
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John L. Wilson
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Seattle General Hospital
Adams brother to preach at Wenatchee Christian Church
Rev. W. T. Adams of California and his brother will arrive this week to occupy the pulpit at one Sunday service. The Adams brothers will conduct a meeting at the church with details to be announced later.
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Women Fight For Right To County Superintendent Candidacy
Washington women question their legal right to run for county superintendent of schools next year. A Bellingham announcement notes the new direct primary law may bar women from candidacy. The law’s wording prospectively limits offices, prompting protest that it unjustly excludes women from election ballots.
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Printers Seek Lower Paper Duty in Everett Meeting
Everett Typographical Union No. 410 urged Congressman Humphrey to press for removal of wood pulp and paper duties. A letter signed by Secretary Marcuson and President Hall cites rising paper costs that have pushed printers and publishers to the breaking point.
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