Judge Poindexter Tours Wenatchee in Strong Campaign Push
Spokane congress candidate Miles Poindexter visited Wenatchee amid a strong reception. He touted opening the Columbia River as boosting transport, reducing inland freight rates, and criticizing higher interior-area charges versus Seattle terminal points.
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Miles Poindexter
Spokane
Wenatchee
Poindexter
Columbia River
Columbia
Inland Empire
Pittsburg
Seattle
Drebis for County Commissioner in Second District
F A Drebis superintendent of Cascade Orchards Leavenworth is a Second District county commissioner candidate. Formerly from Wenatchie and Stemilt resident, he now oversees 700 acres with 550 in fruit at Cascade Orchards. He campaigns for good roads and equal tax distribution across the county.
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F. A. Drebis
Cascade Orchards
Leavenworn
Drebis
Weneathe
Leavenworth
Salvation Army Children's Demonstration and Free Picnic
The Salvation Army will host a July 18 event at the Orondo Avenue hall featuring a children's demonstration. Ice cream and cake will cost ten cents, with funds supporting a free picnic for children including transportation and beverages. Prizes will be awarded in races, jumping, and athletic sports for the children at the picnic grounds.
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Salvation Army
Orondo Avenue
Help Wenatchee man after fire losses
Public spirited citizens rally to aid John Cuningham and his large family after a July 9 fire destroyed his team and harness valued around $900. Subscriptions are collected at the World office with receipts issued. early donors include J. E. Ferguson, J. Dunmody, J. M. Duffy, and Wenatchee Produce Co.
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Wenatchee
John Cuningham
World Office
J. E. Ferguson
J. Dunmody
J. M. Duffy
Wenatchee Produce Co
Bryan Nominated on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was nominated on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The evening session featured rousing speeches and tumultuous demonstrations as Bryan led a surge of support with rivals George Gray and Governor Johnson also nominated amid fervent applause.
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Colo
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
William J. Brylan
George Gray
Delaware
Johnson
Minnesota
Platform Committee
Judge Snell Predicts Poindexter Victory for Congress
In Wenatchee Judge Snell of Tacoma praises Miles Poindexter as a strong Washington choice for Congress. He forecasts Poindexter will win at least 60 percent and emerge as a leading figure in the delegation if elected.
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Tacoma
Wenatchee
Miles Poindexter
Congress
Poindexter
Washington
Train held up near Naples Idaho by lone bandit
A passenger train passing Wenatchee yesterday afternoon near Naples Idaho was halted by a lone bandit. Passengers and crew remained excited upon arrival in Wenatchee last night. A posse captured the robber after the hold up.
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Wenatchee
Naples
Idaho
Yesteriday
Barndi
Wal
TMM Band Concert and Benefit at Wenatchee Theatre
The program to be rendered in the park tonight by the TMM band includes Overture and March pieces. After the concert, the band will perform at the Wenatchee theatre where Manager Ferguson arranged a share of proceeds.
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Wenatchee Theatre
Ferguson
St. Omar's Commandery
Reynolds Seeks County Auditor Nomination at Weetehee
Republican candidate F A Reynolds, seeking the county auditor post, files notice ahead of September primaries as he appears in Weetehee to register his candidacy with the county auditor.
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F. A. Reynolds
Wetehee
Narrow Escape From Drowning Beside Wenatchee River
N M Streeter of the city narrowly escaped drowning after his buggy and horse were swept into the Wenatchee river by a collapsed bank. The horse reached logs and helped Streeter cling to safety, ending with both on shore. The report also notes saloons, a 24 hour open sign, and a Chinese laundry with a bold sign.
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Wenatchee River
N. M. Streeter
Streeter
Wenatchee River Bridge
Marriage License Issued To Coffin And Mysers
The county auditor issued a marriage license to Jerry W. Coffin of Wenatchee and Miss B. Mys ers of Spokane.
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Jerry W. Coffin
Wenatchee
Miss B. Mysers
Spokane
The Candidates for Sheriff Omission Noted
The article lists six candidates for sheriff, three Democrats and three Republicans. John Miller was omitted by mistake from the Democrat side but is a candidate for sheriff in that ticket.
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John Miller
Jsheriff
Bryan Praise Sparks Lincoln Rally After Nomination
In Lincoln on July 9, William J. Bryan thanked newspaper men for Democratic support and described the crowd’s confidence as strong. A planned demonstration followed Bryan’s nomination with bells and whistles, and supporters planned an advance on Fairview to inform him. A Taft banner on O street was cut down at midnight, prompting Republican threats to guard a new banner and Democratic condemnation of the act.
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William Jennings Bryan
I. J. Dunn
Nebraska
Jin Long
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Lincoln
Fairview
Taft
O” Street
Twelfth
Republican State Central Committee
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