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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
4
Wenatchee Washington post office takes action to cut rates amid a broader efficiency push. Officials say the measure targets service charges and aims to streamline operations while maintaining delivery standards.
Washington towns increasingly use the local option law to decide liquor questions while eastern areas move faster. Idaho plans fall ballots with counties likely to vote dry, signaling a shift in license states. If Oregon trends repeat, liquor interests may struggle to hold ground in the two northern northwest states.
The Inter Ocean editorial criticizes Chicago for tolerating gamblers and bomb throwers and notes 260 indictments by the grand jury for saloons and crime. It contrasts Chicago with New York and praises Wanatchee for honest officials and high municipal standards.
On this date in history several events are noted. In 1779 Congress thanked General Wayne for storming Stony Point. 1799 Isaac Babbitt born in Taunton Massachusetts. 1825 Lafayette visited the Brandywine battlefield. 1848 Archbold born in Ohio. 1861 Fremont took command in western Missouri. 1864 Walker died near Decatur Georgia. 1874 Pittsburg rainstorm destroyed hundreds of houses. 1902 Adams died in Arden Hills California.
John Dustin Archbold, famed oil magnate, born July 26 1848 at Leesburg Ohio. He rose from common schools to lead Acme Oil, later joining Standard Oil as director in 1875 with Rockefeller. Since Rockefellers retirement he has been a leading figure as vice president in directing the company.
The schedule lists the Grand Circuit trotting meet in Detroit and several national championships. Highlights include the Western Golf Association amateur title in Washington, a Kentucky tennis championship in Estill Springs, a Great Western Circuit meet in Libertyville, and an auto show and race in Amarillo. Also noted are boxing bouts Packy McFarland in San Francisco and Jimmy Britt in London, plus the Canadian Henley regatta in St Catharines and a 24 hour race at Brighton Beach.
Salem Massachusetts begins its Old Home Week with gifts to the US cruiser Salem. A civic reception, grand parade for sailors, military events, banquet, athletic sports, clam bake, and dance follow. Local visitors arrive as plans unfold for illumination and festivities.
Men and others need a perfect time piece and should have their watches repaired by J P Nelson the practical watch maker.
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