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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
The Nolop case filed by Will Schaffer of Olympia stirs talk as hundreds of south town property owners face litigation. Attorneys say the title is only a faint color and the Development Company holds the land. Critics allege a hold-up for quit claim money or to depress values.
Judge Miles Poindexter of Spokane campaigned in Sprague and nearby areas. He urged registration for the September 8 primary, backed a separate congressional district, local option liquor law, and equal freight rates for Eastern Washington. Local sentiment backs Poindexter.
Wenatchee Military band performs in the park this evening at eight with a program including Rock Chalk Jay Hawk McCaughey Medley Fifty Miles from Boston Manana Santiago and Erminie selections, The Directorgate and Sousa marches.
The World reports that Great Northern officials intend to start railroad construction at Moses Coulee within days. Contractors have surveyed ground and engineers have completed work, signaling a firm intention to proceed. Efforts are also said to seek a suitable main line grade into Waterville rather than a branch.
The cannery began operations yesterday at 5 30 AM signaling the season start. Manager Olds says a medium run is expected with peaches as the main product and all fruit already sold. Twenty five women and girls and seven extra men are employed.
In Everett on July 31 Governor Mead may skip a speech at the corner stone ceremony for the Norwegian Lutheran college. Trades council evidence urges him not to attend due to the contractor on the unfair list. Local union leaders fear his presence could sway the labor vote and create an embarrassing predicament.
A Chelan Leader note reports a Yakima steamer brought up by the Great Northern and due at Wenatchee for Wenatchee Oroville work. The Wenatchee air over railroad rumors runs strong, with wheat crops smaller this year possibly deferring Waterville Kennewick work to next year.
D N Gellatly, secretary of the Commercial Club, reports Spokane’s letter confirming the Great Northern has canceled allowing the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to run an excursion to Wenatchee as planned. Fremont Woodworth closes with thanks. Frank Reeves to discuss the direct primary law at Wenatchee theatre Monday evening.
Seattle officials report a strengthening lumber market with heavier export activity and rising prices. Eastern demand shows improvement, with exports already up and mills limiting orders for October and November.
Mr Rockwell, candidate for congress from Eastern Washington, will speak to the people of Wenatchee on current issues after the band concert in the park tonight. He arrived this afternoon by boat from Waterville where he spoke last night. Andrew Barber was released from the county jail today after serving part of a six month sentence.
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