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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
2
The mayor addresses the new Wenatchee council outlining concerns about vice districts and police findings, plus proposals for a rock crusher to improve streets, a public library expansion driven by volunteers, and the overdue division of the city into wards under state law.
The mayor urged action for the first time on a key project. Water system, street grading, parks and fire protection have been discussed, with a policy to continue past plans. The World pledges to report real work by the council as results, not frills, come year end.
The article questions whether Wenatchee should change its police force, examining the past year's record. It notes no burglaries or holdups, arrests of most criminals, and argues the current system has been thorough. Reappointment would signal merit and continuity.
Wenatchee merchants displayed civic backing for the upcoming intercity debate with Spokane. A subscription drive led by H. L. Weister quickly raised funds to send ten Wenatchee high school debaters to compete, underscoring strong local interest in representing the city.
The piece argues optimism dominates American life across classes. It credits the press and business leaders for calming fears after a panic and asserts national confidence has risen. It contrasts present hope with past pessimism and asserts a creative principle will restore harmony despite disaster.
Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat Co. announces daily up river service from Wenatchee at 5:00 a.m. and from Orondo Entiat Chelan Falls Pateros with various morning departures. Steamer departs Wenatchee for Bridgeport Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays mornings with return the same night. Special folders available on Okanogan irrigation project and Lake Chelan district.
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