Suspected Forger Thoms Connelly Tied to Riverboat Checks
Sheriff believes Thomas Connelly also known as Handlen and Jos Howard forged a $62.92 Columbia River Lumber check in November. He operated in Wenatchee Spokane Chehalis Sandpoint and Portland. police link similar alterations to an $11.15 government check paid to the Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Co. Across Seattle and other cities, officials note the same payee alteration pattern. Connelly admits prior activity. United States officers assist in the case as they pursue leads.
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Sheriff Ferguson
Thomas Connelly
Handlen
Jos. Howard
Columbia River Lumber Company
Connelly
Wenatchee
Spokane
Chehalis
Sandpoint
Portland
Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Company
Smith
R. Caneron
Columbia Valley Bank
Ferguson
Fred Allen
Seattle
Sherifferguson
Electric railway meeting to connect four towns urged
Street talk centers on linking Waterville Leavenworth Cashmere and Monitor by electric railway. The Commercial club room meeting tonight at 8 o clock is expected to draw a large attendance. Other items of notable interest may be discussed and actions considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Leavenworth
Cashmere
Brock Eyes Hood River Fruit Trade Expansion
Roy C. Brock, northwest Pacific coast representative for Rae Hatfield commission merchants of New York, visits the valley to assess fruit crop prospects. The firm specializes in Hood River fruits and may extend its operations this fall, with Brock expected to spend substantial time in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Brock
Northwest Pacific Coast
Rae & Hatfield
Commission Merchants of
New York City
Hood River
Brock
Clark and son Injured in Early Week Car Crash
Advices received this morning report W. T. Clark and his son Wear injured Wednesday night in an automobile accident are both doing well. Washington Weather section notes fair tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Clark
Wear
Returns After Quarter Century
G T Richardson now of Monitor, visited by his brother S Richardson who lived in Michigan. S Richardson returned home after a month in Seattle. G T Richardson moved to Wenatchee valley 21 years ago. The brothers plan a summer together tending the apple crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.T. Richardson
Monitor
Richardson
Seattle
Michigan
S. Richardson
G. T. Richardson
Wenatchee Valley
Clue Fails In Hunt For Missing Buck Alverson
Sheriff Ferguson returned from Ellensburg after a long search for Buck Alverson of Ellensburg who vanished in the mountains. A vest found two miles from the divide suggested a lead, but Alverson wore no vest, and authorities have abandoned further searching.
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Buck Alverson
Ellensburg
Mr. Ferguson
Wenatchee
Jesse Lloyd
Clifford Yocum
L. Rickman
Divide
Alverson
Kittitas County
Cashmere Bank Building Contract Awarded to Spokane Bidder
The contract for the new Cashmere State bank building goes to E. C. Martin of Spokane. The pressed brick two story and basement structure measures 331 by 50 feet, costs $10,000, and must be completed within 80 days after work started this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere State Bank
E. C. Martin of
Spokane
Brussels Bakers Seek Parliament Ban on Night and Sunday Work
In Brussels Belgium bakers urge action to prohibit night and Sunday labor by act of parliament. The movement gains backing from Socialists and Christian Democrats aiming to end weekend and night shifts across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Christian Democrats
Three Stories and Basement Building Planned on Mission Corner
Excavation by Chas A Harlin will start soon for a three story brick or reinforced concrete building on Mission and Orondo. The 50 by 120 foot structure will house Harlin market on the first floor with offices and lodging above. heating and cold storage occupy the basement. total cost about 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Harlin
Elks Delegate Harry Taylor Returns From Los Angeles
Harry Taylor of the Great Northern hotel, a delegate to the grand lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, returns from Los Angeles reporting a pleasant trip. He says Elkhom’s charter remains unresolved but efforts may succeed soon. On the way home he stopped in Seattle for Elks meetings with W. S. Gehr, Percy Scheble, Ansel and Clifford Griggs, and Dave Stine, who expect to head home tomorrow.
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Harry Taylor
Great Northern Hotel
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Order of Elks
Los Angeles
Elkhom
Wenatchee
Mr. Taylor
Seattle
of the Elks
W. S. Gehr
Percy Scheble
Ansel
Clifford Griggs
Dave Stine
China set to join world trade as currency reform advances
American Consul General Amos T. Wilder and William Martin of Hongkong say China will maintain stability under its new regime. They note uniform currency is key amid 170 current standards and highlight rich coal and gold fields drawing exploration. Martin predicts China becoming a major commercial power, making San Francisco a leading port of entry. Night work for women is banned in fourteen European countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Amos T. Wilder
Shanghai
William Martin
Hongkong
Korea
China
Wilder
Martin
Mr. Martin
Auto crash injures man crank mishap at bank corner
A. Z. Wells was crank starting his car after returning from the ball park when the crank struck him on the arm, breaking a bone near the wrist. The accident, blamed on not shutting off power, echoed similar minor auto incidents reported locally. Wells and several friends were present at the First National bank corner. Written medical aid was given by McCoy and Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Wells
Ball Park
George H. Ellis
Robert Osborne
Lee Scott
Otto Anderson
Jay Cushing
First National Bank
Mr. Wells
McCoy & Haskell
Wells
Divorce views from Rabbi Krauskopf in Seattle
Rabbi Jos Krauskopf argues divorce purifies homes and views it as an upward step for women. He notes two thirds of divorces go to women and says men must treat wives as equals. He contends divorce laws need no remodeling and that women gaining independence will advance morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Krauskopf
D. D
Philadelphia
East
Seattle
Aloha Lodge Installs Daughters of Rebekah Officers
Leavenworth notes Aloha lodge Daughters of Rebekah installed officers led by Noble grand Dorothy Daly and vice grand Marina Sparks with T. E. Hartman as secretary and other officers including Mrs. Emil David inner guard Mrs. J. Brassfield outer guard Don M. Thomas and past grand Mabel Yocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Aloha Lodge, Daughters of
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Dorothy Daly
Marina Sparks
T. E. Hartman
Emil David
J. Brassfield
Don M. Thomas
Mabel Yocum
Tammany Defeats Tail Enders In 11-6 Victory
Tammany, with Time's Yearlings and the Tumwater Twins, defeated Eagle Livery & Transfer 11 to 6 on Thursday night. Midget Sorenson returned to form at third and bat, Slips Green received the Knights of the Blacks honor, and Shorty Yates caught well in Crist’s absence. Hamilton and Cohen pitched, while Ty Cobb Kemp and Mike Anderson contributed on base hits.
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Tumwater Twins
To-Wi
Skook Frisbie
Eagle Livery & Transfer
Firemen
Tigers
Tsune
Sorenson
Armstrong
Ty Cobb
Kemp
Mike Anderson
Goddess of Liberty
Slip Green
Knights of the Blacks
Eagle L. &. T
Skook
Eagles
Crist
Shorty Yates
Jack Yates
Hamilton
Cohen
C. E. Owens
Treasure Jones
Geo. Ellis
Horseshoe
Doc Hutchinson
Roy Zahren
Askew
Testing Wenatchee Bridge and Columbia River Span
State Treasurers Lewis and Claussen with Commissioner Snow and Engineer Bowerman conducted tests on the Columbia river bridge in Wenatchee. Morning investigations were satisfactory and tests were to conclude this afternoon with Snow remaining in the city for several days. Miss Charity Willisle of Prosper Minnesota arrived yesterday to visit F. C. Schanck and family and plans a summer in Washington and California.
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Lewis
Claussen
Commissioner Snow
Bowerman
Columbia River Bridge
Snow
Charity Willisle
Prosper
Minn
F. C. Schanck
Washington
California
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Regions
In a series of games yesterday Aberdeen defeated Spokane 9 to 6 while Seattle beat Tacoma 4 to 3 and Portland routed Vancouver 7 to 1. California League results include Oakland 3 Portland 1 and Vernon versus Los Angeles 4 Sacramento 4 San Francisco 3. American Association games saw Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis 1 and Louisville 4 Kansas City 3 along with Milwaukee 5 Columbus 10.
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Aberdeen
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Vancouver
Oakland
Vernon
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Mineapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Columbus
Insurrection in Spain Quelled Amid Heavy Barcelona Losses
Reports from Barcelona say cavalry and troops gained the upper hand, capturing the main insurgent force with heavy Barcelona casualties. Melilla dispatch notes Numancia shelling Mount Guruga as Moors fortify the heights. Ceuta natives prep to join the fight while Europe fears wider Islam-inspired uprisings. Paris dreads Moor victory at Melilla.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Melilla
Numancia
Mount
Guruga
Ceuta
Morocco
Moulmuga
Mount Guruga
Paris
Spain
Riff Country
Algeria
Soudan
Calem-Be
Char
Riff
Europe
Terrible quake in Mexico terror strikes capital
Mexico City reports two severe shocks today killing four and wounding several. Telegrams from across the republic describe widespread damage and numerous casualties. The Federal Telegraph line reached Acapulco via Tehuantepec with a first message noting the lower half of the city destroyed and a bank branch in ruins before communications failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
The
Republic
Federal Telegraph Company
Acapulco
Tehuuntepec
National Bank
Railroad Employes' Department Formed By AFL Merger
In the past three years British coal miners and textile unions show notable gains, while Chicago completes a union merger uniting 2,500,000 railway workers across 70,000 miles. The new body will be the Railroad Employes' Department within the American Federation of Labor, operating as a separate entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of the Americanederation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Sharp couple and wives return from Seattle trip
J. J. Sharp and J. K. Sharp with their wives came back last night from Seattle after spending a week at the A. Y. P. meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J
J. K. Sharp
Seattle
A.Y.P
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Washington Weather
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Rabbi Krauskopf
Leavenworth Rebekahs
Tammany
Tail Enders
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Ieemen Wee
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