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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
2
Publisher details and mailing information for the Daily World Wenatchee edition. Includes editor and office addresses, phone number, and subscription rates with annual and six month terms.
A Wenatchee Valley editorial argues that civilization rests on ideas and education rather than only on material wealth. It urges families to consider sending children to outside schools, notes plans for two higher learning institutions, and cites the Methodist and Catholic efforts to establish academies in Wenatchee.
A Seattle group calling itself the Personal Liberty League organized last week to oppose prohibition in Washington. The move signals liquor policy will play a major role in this year’s campaigns, likely pitting it against the Antisaloon League in a forthcoming clash of arguments.
Poem fragment from Nashville Tennessean by Roy Zahren and A. T. Knupp. The piece reflects a man named Bill who endures poverty and death with a stubborn front, acknowledging flaws yet depicting perseverance and presence in hardship.
Editorial notes Chelan county candidates unite before the primary, urging Pierce county to imitate the harmony. It imagines two hundred Pierce hopefuls organizing, selecting a chairman and secretary, and renting halls district wide to assemble pro rata.
The famous Taft joke, credited to Secretary Root, originated at a Cabinet meeting in the White House. It concerns Tafts stature and a Philippines cable from Taft while leading the Phil ippines commission. Root replies with a quick quip about a horse. The tale amuses Taft, Root, and Washington insiders on tours and gatherings.
Wenatchee outhits Chelan 21 to 2 scoring in four forth five and six innings. Evans pitched for Wenatchee with Myers Ogan Green Dunning Perry Whalen Black Reeves contributing. Chelan led late but Wenatchee poured on nine runs in the fifth. Captain Chas Miller formerly of Wenatchee now with Spokane asphalt firm visited.
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