Taft Foraker Battle in Ohio Tops National Politics
The Taft Foraker feud in Ohio grows into the major political issue of the moment sparking alarm among Republicans and prompting speculation that a Chicago Taft rejection could doom him in November. Harmon of Cincinnati gains support as a Democratic alternative, with Ohio’s black voter balance and Foraker Dick defections cited as pivotal factors.
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Ohio
Taft
Chicago
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Harmon
Cook With Electricity Disc Stove Offers Quick Heating
A compact table top disc stove allows fast heating of water or cooking. Free trial offered.
Farmers Back Bulk Wheat Handling at Quincy
About 100 farmers and businessmen in Quincy Washington met to discuss bulk handling of grain. Louis Delivak cited costs and losses from bagged wheat while Wardell outlined models from other regions. A plan to form Quincy Farmers Elevator Co with a five member board and $10 000 capital was approved.
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Quincy
Wash
Louis Delivak
Wardell
Farmers’ Grain and Supply Company of
Spokane
Elmer Huffman
N. D. Johnson
D. J. Peters
L. Delivak
M. F. Cochran
Opie Read Stricken With Inflammatory Rheumatism
The Spokesman Review reports Opie Read is confined to his Madison Hotel rooms with an acute attack of inflammatory rheumatism. He has not left his bed since Sunday night after a banquet in Spokane. Lectures in Colville and Grand Forks were canceled and a Republic appearance was also affected though he hopes to attend Spokane High School on Thursday. He aims to lecture at Wenatchee on January 21 if able.
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Opie Read
Madison Hotel
Read
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Davenport
Spokane High School
Wenatchee
Local Social Evening At Washington Avenue Residence
Dr and Mrs W P Cameron hosted a small gathering with whist at three tables and a later two course luncheon served by Mrs Cameron. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Seaman and others. The Tourist Club plans a Russia study meeting at Mrs B E Lowe s home on C street tomorrow. Reverend and Mrs Jessup entertained Mr and Mrs Claude Woods and Mr and Mrs J J Clapp on Chelan Avenue North last evening.
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W. P. Cameron
Washington Avenue
Whist
Cameron
John Seaman
Walter Olive
Chas. Wildberger
Mesdames H. J. Olive
Etta S. Griggs
E. H. Foster
Clarence Ward
B. E. Lowe
C Street
Russia
Claude Woods
J. J. Clapp
Jessup
Chelan Avenue North
Escaped Harm County Jail Breaker Suspects Flee East
Two prisoners Ira Gimble and Charles Shanahan escaped from the county jail just after midnight while awaiting trial for highway robbery. They allegedly bound and gagged a man, robbed him and left his body on a railroad track near Leavenworth. Two other inmates stayed, tried to sound an alarm, and failed. Authorities sent telegrams statewide. Deputy Simmons said no word yet. This marks the county's first jail breakout.
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Ira Gimble
Charles Shanahan
Leavenworth
Simmons
Erdmann Weds Angle In Westside Nuptials Atlin to Seattle Trip
Miss Mary Erdmann of Wenatchee and Mr. Peter Angle of Atlin B C married last night at Mr. Blunck’s home west of town with Judge Palmer presiding. Only a few friends attended before the couple boarded the westbound train to Seattle en route to Dawson for their future home. The Tourist Club meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m with Mrs. W H Whitaker, noting a change of meeting place.
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F. T. Blunck
Mary Erdmann
Wenatchee
Peter Angle
Atlin
B. C
Blunck
Golden North
Judge Palmer
Tourist Club
W. H. Whitaker
Fire bells to be tested Friday at 3 PM
The fire bells will be rung Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. for testing their qualities before acceptance from the houses from which they were purchased. This notice informs the public so no one is alarmed by the ringing. By order of Fire and Light Committee of the City Council.
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Fire and Light Committee
Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Draw Strong Attendance
Dr Glascock after ten years in pastorage enters evangelistic service with 17 years of field work. He preaches powerfully on The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Prof Ginn and Mrs Ginn lead singing and specials. Three daily services at 2 30 pm 7 30 pm and 4 pm children's and youth meeting led by Mrs Ginn and Prof Ginn. Pastor H L Beightol reports strong interest and growth.
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Methodist Church
Glascock
Gian
Ginn
H. L. Beightol
Will Fight for an Ocean Trade
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines plan active competition with Harriman and Hill for trans Pacific traffic. J H Tilland of Milwaukee will sail for Japan January 30 aboard the Mongolia, as the Pacific Coast extension reaches Seattle in 1909, enabling traffic from Chicago. If no alliance can be made, Milwaukee will build its own steamships and line. Fraternal Aid Association members in Wenatchee are asked to send names and addresses to C P Mallory the special representative for Wenatchee and Central Washington.
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Chicago
The
Tribune Today
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Harriman
Hill Lines
J. H. Tilland
Milwaukee Railroad
San Francisco
Japan
Mongolia
Pacific Coast
Milwaukee
Seattle
Fraternal Aid Association
Wenatchee
C. P. Mallory
Central
Washington
Police Court Statistics for Wenatchee Year
Drunk and disorderly 260 cases and bawdy house arrests 145 are listed. Cash fines totaled 2500 dollars. W M Emerson Chelan attorney is in the city handling court matters. O A Hoag Chelan booster was here, returning home. Sam B Hill Douglas county prosecuting attorney was visiting.
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Wenatchee
W. M. Emerson
Chelan
O. A. Hoag
Sam B. Hill
Atorney
Douglas County
Waterville
Douglas County Faces Teacher Shortage and Bachelor Boards
A Waterville dispatch reports Douglas County must solve a teacher supply problem as 174 districts seek qualified educators. With male bachelors dominating several boards, many teachers leave for better pay while openings for forty women remain. March elections may bring more marriages and further turnover.
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Waterville
Seattle Times
Douglas County
Mrs Ludlam Visits Wenatchee Friends in Cashmere Arrival
Mrs Ludlam of Cashmere arrived in Wenatchee yesterday to visit some friends here.
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Mrs. Ludlam of
Cashmere
Wenatchee
Public Forum Open Letters Space for Readers
Open letters on any subject of general interest will be published here. Air your ideas. No unsigned contribution will be considered. If desired writer's name may be withheld from readers. The editor will not be responsible for the views or opinions of correspondents.
Strangers Welcomed in Wenatchee Northwest Says Community Warmth
A reader letter from Tacoma dated January 15 1908 argues Wenatchee welcomes strangers with warmth, praising local hospitality after arriving December 24 1907. The author notes the onus is on newcomers to introduce themselves and make friends, and claims Wenatchee rivaled the South for hospitality. A subsequent note describes a sleigh ride via the 52 club ending with hot lunch at Mrs. G H Whitson residence on Chelan Avenue South.
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G. H. Whitson
Chelan Avenue
Odd Fellows Install Saturday at Mission Street Hall Banquet
The Odd Fellows will hold an open installation Saturday night at their Mission street hall. A banquet will follow for members and the Rebekahs with expectations of a general good time for all.
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Odd Fellows
Mission Street
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