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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
Judge R S Steiner this morning dismissed the action against Nolop heirs and sustained all demurrers in the 180 defendant suit lifting the title burden. The decision affects only those represented while 209 to 300 defendants not yet served remain unaffected.
Special to the World reports Chicago hosts the fifth annual National Child Labor Commission conference on January 21 where leaders plan a federal children's bureau. Dr Thomas A Roth argues protections must consider the atomic age and that only physically developed children should work even if they meet age limits. The item also notes real estate litigation progress and a court ruling discussion centering on marital property interests in homestead land.
C. L. Green of this city won second prize for a dec orated box of Winesap apples at Spokane National Apple Show. He shipped 112 apples to Gibson Fruit Company in Chicago and received $44.80, or 40 cents per apple, for the box. He hopes a carload could fetch the same price.
Wenatchee lodge No. 83 invites all members to attend the installation on Friday evening January 8. Visiting members and their families are especially welcome to be present.
In Jefferson City on January 5 the Standard Oil Company of Indiana filed a motion for rehearing in the Missouri ouster suit and asked to remain in Missouri while conforming to rules that the court may strike down. An appeal was also filed to seek remission of a $5,000 fine against Republic Oil, which has ceased operations. The firm may pursue a modification of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, with Attorney General Hadley withholding consent until ordered. The company seeks to keep the Sugar Creek refinery near Kansas City in operation.
Secretary D N Gellatly of the Wenatchee Commercial club received a silver cup from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce for the best district exhibit at the National Apple Show in Spokane. The cup is valued at 100 dollars and serves as a premium for the winning display.
The Cottage Home on Castle Rock avenue in the fine suburb was sold yesterday to L C Wise from Iowa for 23000 by Red Apple Real Estate. The ten acre tract features a modern house and apple trees including Jonathan Black Twig and Ben Davis varieties.
Mr and Mrs Port Packwood returned from Nebraska where he sold about 1600 boxes of apples raised on the En tiat. He shipped Black Ben Staymen Winesap Rome Beauty Delicious and Winesap varieties. He earned about $2 per box, costing 50 cents per box to return, proving the valley can grow premium apples and compete with eastern markets.
Judge Palmer reports to the city council for the year ending December 31 that 351 cases were docketed and fines totaling 1112.55 dollars were collected. Labor fines covered 1068 days, 26 fines were remitted for inability to work, and 13 cases sent out of the city with street work options. Palmer is described as a terror to evil-doers and maintains a business-like office.
Judge Steiner ruled in favor of Philip Miller in the Squillchuck water dispute. The suit named Peter Wheeler, Jay Cushing, Morris, and other settlers who diverted spring water for irrigation away from the Squillchuck. Attorneys Graves and Thomas represented Miller, with Reeves Reeves and Ludington Kemp for the defendants.
Voters backed an 80000 dollar bond plan by 217 to 17 to fund new high school facilities. The school board plans to study Sound City architecture and aims to complete both the new high school and south end buildings for occupancy next fall. The old site remains unsold but has an offer matching its purchase price plus interest.
New Orleans editors report the Gay Shattuck saloon regulation law taking effect with disputed interpretations. The attorney general and city attorney differ on permits for existing bars, and a provision barring foreign operators may trigger constitutional tests over treaty rights. The piece ends noting an ice skate sharpener ad at J J Eyee 32 Mission Street.
The case centers on diversions from multiple springs in the valley that lowered the creek flow and deprived the claimant of water to which he had filed for land at Miller Dale. Evidence has been in for six months but a decision was delayed awaiting a case brief from Judge Graves.
Governor-Elect Cosgrove announced he will depart Paso Robles for Olympia on Thursday to be inaugurated January 11. His health is improving and plans include returning here after the ceremony until full recovery. The trip is not expected to cause serious health issues.
Postmasters across the United Kingdom start paying old age pensions after the recent act. Hundreds of thousands apply, 200 disallowed for already receiving poor relief. The program is estimated to cost about 35 million dollars yearly. The top pension is five shillings weekly for those earning under 105 dollars annually.
Editor notes possession of an April 15 1865 issue with Lincoln death account and an January 1800 issue prefiguring Washington death and entombment. The owner signs as Mrs M Mitchell.
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