US unfunded for war warns retired general Cobb H Smith
Brigadier General Cobb H. Smith, recently back from a world tour, declares the United States wholly unprepared for war. He warns a potential conflict with Japan would expose military weaknesses in both army and navy and urges preparedness to deter war. He cites insufficient manpower, long supply lines, and a differing Japanese battle ethos. He notes diplomacy may resolve tensions amid west coast bitterness and Japan's preoccupation with Korea.
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Chicago
Cobb H. Smith
Army
Navy
United States
Japan
Philippines
Sandwich Islands
Jack Robinson
Pacific
Port Arthur
Korea
Decomposed body found in Simmons Eddy near Columbia River
A man reported by A C Brail was recovered from the Simmons eddy by Coroner Saunders and Undertaker May. The body was nude except shoes and overalls leg. identity unclear after water action. This marks the third body recovered from the Columbia River in the past month, with another earlier near Chelan.
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A. C. Brail
Saunders
Simmons Eddy
Undertaker May
The
Eddy
Grand View Improvement District Assessment Roll Ready
City engineer informs Daily World the approximate assessment roll for the Grand View improvement district is completed and on file at his office. He calls all property owners to review the plan which covers grading sidewalking curbing and surfacing plus other streets to complete the area’s improvement.
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Daily World
Grand View Improvement District
Grand View Addition
City Council Names Mayor Pro Tem For Mayor Absence
In a special session the council elected George F. Begg as Mayor pro tem during Mayor Gellatly's absence. Wilson Creek Washington June 30. Plans for July 4 and 5 Woodman celebration include a training class of about 30 candidates from Lincoln Douglas and Grant counties. Odessa sends 10 candidates.
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Gellatly
George F. Begg
Wilson Creek
Wash
Lincoln, Douglas and
Grant
Odessa
Reduced Pullman berth rates take effect nationwide
Washington July 1 reduced Pullman car berth rates begin today in several regions after the Interstate Commerce Commission denied a delay. The commission ruled the lower berths are not excessive in many cases but criticized charging the same high price for upper berths and ordered lower prices accordingly.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Car Company
Watermelons on Display Spark Local Cheer
Two large watermelons from California delighted shoppers at Ellis-Forde and Buckeye stores. Watermelon season is touted as rules for summer. A seed shooting contest is proposed for the Fourth of July. Lem Ward grows a large patch across the river opposite town with many melons not yet ripe.
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Ellis-Forde’s
Ellis-Forde Company
Buckeye
California
Lem Ward
Community groups and events listed for Wenatchee
Today’s schedule includes WCTU at Mrs C F Ogilvie’s home, Masons Eastern Star lawn party at Mrs Walter Cameron, AOUW at Eagle hall, MWA at Hamilton hall, F and AM at Bower hall, East Wenatchee Social club, Foresters drill, band concert, Gem theatre motion pictures, Wenatchee theatre vaudeville.
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Masons
Eastern Star
Walter Cameron
Eagle Hall
Hamilton Hall
Bower Hall
East Wenatchee
Foresters
Gem Theatre
Wenatchee Theatre
Vaudeville
Florist Uses Ice-Box System To Preserve Fresh Flowers
L. A. Tice of the Weratchee Floral company installs a florist's refrigerator to keep roses and carnations fresh for a week even in heat. The flowers arrive two or three times weekly and are stored in a large ice vault at his shop for long lasting durability.
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L. A. Tice
Weratchee Floral Company
Mr. Tice
Apple Day Proposal for Wenatchee by Breese Webber
John F. Webber of the Breese Webber company urges Wenatchee to establish an Apple Day in the fall similar to Colorado’s Melon and Potato Day celebrations. He notes Rocky Ford and other towns host special railroad rates and barbecues that draw crowds and boost markets through advertising. Webber warns Wenatchee may fall behind Yakima if it delays.
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John F. Webber
Breese- Webber Company
Wenatchee
Colorado
Rocky Ford
Webber
Yakima
Masonic Reception Closes Festive Season
The Eastern Star and Masonic order host a social gathering at Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Cameron home at Douglas and Washington to wrap up the season. Members and the public are invited to share hospitality and greetings with the Cameron couple.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Order
W. P. Cameron
Douglas
Washington Streets
Wenatchee Hopes to Host G A R in 1911
A Wenatchee reader urges the city to bid for the G A R gathering in 1911. He compares Wenatchee with Vancouver 1905, argues Wenatchee has grown, has better hotels and rooms, and says the veterans deserve the best, not tents.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Daily World
I. P. Ferrin
Vancouver
Washington
Poor crop prospects from Iowa report to central states
Mrs J E Sumner mother of City Clerk Sumner and Mrs Sam Sumner spend summer in the east and report blue crop prospects in the central states. There is no fruit and the country seems burned up. A rain within a week could save part of the corn crop but overall rural residents are discouraged and talk turns westward.
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J. E. Sumner
Sumner
Sam Sumner
Iowa
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Jebsen & Ostrander General Agents
Seattle
Shirley
Fifth Avenue
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ITE
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