Chicago & Northwestern Proposes Coast Extension
Butte Montana January 22 The Chicago and Northwestern railroad seeks to extend from Belle Fourche South Dakota to Miles City Montana and on to the Pacific A party including E B Brigham C A Cairn E B OBrien and G R MacRae toured the region while surveys and materials for the project are staged The Northwestern finished a line to Belle Fourche last year and has tied steel ready for Miles City plus ties gathered at Belle Fourche The Horseshoe Theater reports big nightly crowds with moving pictures songs and dancing acts and a complete program change tonight.
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Butte
Mont
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Belle Fourche
Miles City
Pacific
Northwest
E. B. Brigham
C. A. Cairn
The
Northwestern
E. B. O’brien
St. Paul
Omaha
G. R. MacRae
New Horseshoe
Cougar Terror Returns At Cochran Ranch
The cougar that haunted the Lewis Cochran ranch near Colfax for three days visited again Monday night killing a hog and fighting three dogs. Hunt crews, twelve hounds and two cougar dogs tracked the animal from dawn, tracing to Dry Creek five miles away as efforts to locate its den continue. Miss Lillie Mullen, a popular dancer, is gaining favor with locals.
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Colfax
Lewis Cochran
Cochran Ranch
Dry Creek
Boundary Bill Introduced by Senator Heyburn
Washington January 21 Senator Heyburn of Idaho introduced a bill to determine the true boundary line between Idaho and Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Heyburn
Idaho
Washington
Taft Favored By Nearly Half Of House Republicans
The Washington Post poll of 221 Republican members of the House shows Secretary Taft as the preference of about half the lawmakers for the presidential nomination. Of the 186 who answered, four states reported noncommittal views, while 15 were interviewed but undecided and 20 were unavailable due to illness or absence.
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Taft
House of Representatives
Washington Post
House
Post
Miss Scanlan Delights at Michel's Horseshoe Theater
Miss Helen Scanlan sings illustrated songs Montana and The Good Old U S A at Michel's Horseshoe Theater this week and is making a decided hit with audiences.
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Helen Scanlan
Montana
Michel’s Horseshoe Theater
Michel
Horseshoe Theatre
Coupeville Goes Dry In Island County
Coupeville and nearby temperance supporters have won a key vote as Island County commissioners refuse a retail liquor license for C. C. Cushen, license expiry January 25. An anti-license petition circulated widely, while pro-license advocates push a new petition. A lively session is anticipated when the board meets again.
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Coupeville
Island County
C. C. Cushen
Chelan Man Arrested for Grand Larceny
Fred Gay of Chelan was arrested today by Sheriff Webb on grand larceny charges. He allegedly stole 30 dollars in cash from Chelan residents and, while attempting to flee the county, met deputies at the down river steamer landing. He gave the name Barron and is now jailed.
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Fred Gay
Chelan
Webb
Hoag
Simmons
Barron
Howard’s Landing
Great Caribou Herd Moves Through Yukon
Dawson reports the largest caribou herd ever seen in the Yukon is southward along the Sixty-Mile river head, 100 miles west of Dawson. About 100000 have crossed so far, with estimates reaching 250000 or more. Government explorers recall 1 to 2 million seen in Hud son Bay barren lands years ago. The herd originates from the Tanana valley.
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Dawson
Yukon
Hudson Bay Barren Lands
J. B. Tyrrell
Tanana Valley
Transmission line complete near Priest Rapids to Coyote Rapids
North Yakima reports the transmission line from Priest Rapids power plant to the pumping station at Coyote Rapids twenty miles below is finished. The Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society announces a Friday January 24 box social at the church with lunch boxes for two at 30 cents.
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Yakima
Priest Rapids
Coyote Rapids
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Fined for Disturbing His Neighbor in Pine Creek Case
Ben Donagha and Sam Webber, rafiders of Pine Creek, were arraigned before Justice Pilaeging on reckless discharge of firearms and inciting violence against neighbor Thomas Wilson. Both pleaded guilty. Donagha fined 25 dollars plus costs, Webber 15 dollars plus costs.
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Ben Donagha
Sam Webber
Rafiders
Pine Creek
Pilaeging
Thomas Wilson
Women as Country’s Saviors Urged by Colonel Lewis
Colonel James Hamilton Lewis urged Old Time Printers Association members that women will soon救save the republic as men falter. He warned of anarchy and dishonor, praising a future era when women mobilize patriotism and guide a safer national path.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Old Time Printers’ Association
Sherman House
Lewis
Republic
Fred Bernard
Association
Chicago
The
Mont
Society Column Debuts in Valley News
The Word announces a new social page covering valley happenings. Readers may call the society editor at 1131 or mail notes to share engagements, weddings, and other social items for publication.
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Word
Sussex Marries Wenatchee Street Official
Flor ence May Wohler of Ceshmere and J. W. Sussex of Wenatchee wed yesterday at the Wohler home. The couple plan a trip to Galesburg Illinois before settling in Wenatchee on property bought from W. S. Trimble. Will Reed and Bert Courtnay supervise a two mile Milwaukee railroad track grading with seventy workers. John A. Gellatly offers real estate loans locally.
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William Wohler
Ceshmere
Florence May
J. W. Sussex
Wenatchee Valley
Peshastin
Wenatchee
Wohler
Sussex
Mrs. Sussex
Mr. Sussex
Galesburg
Ill
W. S. Trimble
Crab Creek
Will Reed
Mr. Reed
Bert Courtnay
Milwaukee Railroad
John A. Gellatly
Forgery Confession From We natchee Youth
A young man known as Hu man Rattlebox writes to the Daily World confessing forgery involving Mrs Hubbard of the Wetsel House. He says Prosecuting Attorney Crass offered a quick trial and parole in exchange for pleading guilty and that he seeks forgiveness and a chance to rebuild his life in Wenatchee.
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Daily World
Mrs. Hubbard
Wetsel
H. Crass
Farmers Telephone Faces Worker Shortage Of Marrying Gaps
In Montesano and Portland reports, Farmers Telephone Co struggles to hire single women willing to work at central desks, offering a yearlong bonus. A license to wed changed hands as Miss Lizzie Brown married, while other local marriages occur and travel plans follow. Two Japanese nationals are detained at Fort Stevens amid suspicions they sought fortification plans.
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Farmers Telephone Co
Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Fort Stevens
B. H. Kerfoot
J H McGohan Buys Duncan and McGohan Furniture
J H McGohan has purchased the Duncan and McGohan furniture business and will operate it alone. He is described as a live man and is expected to run the venture in a progressive manner under his sole management.
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Duncan & McGohan
J. H. McGohan
McGohan
Around the Town Social Roundup and Visits
The 852 Club meets this afternoon at Mrs 8 T Gilmans 123 Chelan Avenue. Mr and Mrs J Galloway of Chicago visit local friends. Miss Mabel Beezley of Cashmere visits with Miss Bessie Graham and Lulu Schmitten. Modern Woodmen forestry team hosts a grand ball at Bower Hall with a large crowd. Eagle's Hall plans a dance tonight. J E Ferguson returns to duty after illness. Miss Ella Faulkner of Everett, niece of R L Bartlett, is visiting.
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8. T. Gilman
Chelan Avenue
J. Galloway
Chicago
Mabel Beezley
Cashmere
Bessie Graham
Lulu Schmitten
Modern Woodmen
Bower Hall
Crolards Orchestra
The
Eagle’s
J. E. Ferguson
Ella Faulkner of
Everett
R. L. Bartlett
Judge Steiner to Open February Court in Conconully
Judge R S Steiner departed this morning for Conconully to begin a February term of court. The Chelan county next term is scheduled for March.
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R. S. Steiner
Conconully
Chelan County
Meeting to discuss elevator question at South Side tonight
A meeting is planned at the South Side location this evening to discuss the ongoing elevator issue. Attendees will review options, costs, and timelines affecting building access and safety.
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Southside
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