Electric line promotion and irrigation parade set for Wenatchee area
A Wenatchee meeting appointed George H. Ellis BE M. Tupper and W R Prowell to promote an electric railway Wenatchee to Waterville and Wenatchee to Leavenworth. A committee will gather data and attract capitalists. Spokane irrigation parade plans were approved with Rufus Woods T J Groves and Wm Edmunds chosen to oversee the exhibit and band. Protests over a proposed livery barn on Mission street led to a committee to seek relocation and possible ordinance action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Ellis
BE. M. Tupper
W. R. Prowell
Wenatchee
Waterville
Leavenworth
Commercial Club
McCoy
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
King
Insinger
of Irrigation Congress
Rufus Woods
T. J. Groves
Wm. Edmunds
Mission Street
O’connor & Parrish
Wenatchee group plans strong irrigation congress delegation
The Wenatchee Commercial Club committee to organize support for the National Irrigation Congress reports a likely Wenatchee valley delegation. Quincy and Wenatchee will cooperate with Cashmere, aiming for an effective plan. The Wenatchee Military band may join, with a follow up meeting scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Commercial Club
National Irrigation Congress
Wenatchee Valley
Quincy
Wenatchee
Cashmere
Rufus Woods
Wm. Bamund
T. J. Groves
Southside Teacher Buys Homestead Relinquishment
Arthur Cockrum of Southside, a teacher in District No. 114, purchases Elmer West’s homestead relinquishment. He plans to marry and settle permanently on the land. James Atkenson went to the tunnel today to fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cockrum
Southside
Elmer West
Cockrum
James Atkenson
Government land draw dates set for three reservations
Superintendent Witten announced official drawing dates for Coeur d Alene August 9 and 10, Flathead August 12 to 14, and Spokane August 16. About 5 000 of 300 000 applicants will obtain homesteads with 3 000, 6 000 and 500 names drawn per reservation.
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Coeur d’Alene Reservation
Flathead Reservation
Spokane Reservation
Witten
Coeur d'Alene Reservation
Flathead
Spokane
Spain on War Footing as Revolution Flares
The army is being placed on war footing across Spain with recruits and reserves called. Barcelona reports say revolutionists still control much of the city as Madrid dispatches note improving conditions and reinforcements. Refugees in Hendaye show violent protests while France urges refugees to depart frontier. Priests and nuns killed or burned in Barcelona amid convent burnings and pillage.
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San Sebastian
Madrid
Barcelona
Perpignan
France
Bilbao
Biscay
Basque
Hendaye
Paris
Port Bou
Overland Limited Wrecked Near Cambridge Iowa
The Overland Limited on the Milwaukee line westbound derailed near Cambridge Iowa at 60 mph due to a broken rail. A score of passengers were injured with two seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Cambridge
Apples Making Hit at Coeur d Alene
Coeur d'Alene Idaho report notes Wenatchee valley apples are making a big impression during an exhibition. Publicity agent McKittrick sent a telegram saying he will stay until after the land drawing and has directed numerous land seekers to the valley for potential benefits from the showing.
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Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Daily World
Wenatchee
Wash
Wenatchee Valley
Irrigation Congress
M’kittrick
McKittrick
Coeur d’Alene
Interest in Rail Way Plans Waterville Waterville to Douglas Line
Waterville residents follow Wenatchee’s push to build an electric line from Waterville to Douglas County. J D Bonar of the Waterville hotel reports $80,000 already subscribed and expects no trouble securing $150,000 to fund the Waterville route rather than the Douglas line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Wenatchee
J. D. Bonar
The
Daily World Today
Douglas
Body of Ellensburg Man W T Alverson Found Dead
Sheriff Crowley of Kittitas county notified Sheriff Ferguson that the missing Ellensburg man W T Alverson was found near the sheep camp where he wandered a week ago. Rewards had been offered and large search parties scoured the woods on the west side of the mountains. Indications showed he had been dead about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Crowley
Kittitas County
W.T. Alverson
Ellensburg
Redmen
Eagles
Masons
Herscher and Blanksenhip Win Seattle Marriage License
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Seattle to Fred J. Herscher of Alberta and Miss Mae Blanken ship of Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herscher-Blankenship
Seattle
Fred J. Herscher
Alberta
Miss Mae Blankenship
Leavenworth
Equalizers Meet Next Week in County Board Session
County Assessor Osborne finished this year’s assessment. The county board of equalization convenses next Monday to review the tax roll and adjust taxes. The three commissioners, the assessor and the treasurer form the board. Sessions span three days, with a likely three more days for county business, then another session as board of equalization the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Equalization
Osborne
County Board of Equalization
Regattas Ahead at Cowes with Russian Imperial Presence
London reports regatta week begins at Cowes on Monday with crowds and royal spectacle as the Russian emperor and family attend opening day. Emperor William's new yacht Meteor enters the King's cup race. Mrs. H. Hopper departs Vancouver for home. Washington notes Lincoln cent rollout starts Monday with 30 million new coins ready. old Indian head pennies remain in large circulation. Frank Cole and wife travel from Waterville to attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Goodwood
Cowes
William
Meteor
Washington
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Exposition Week Programs Highlight National Figures
The Seattle exposition hosts New York and Minnesota day celebrations with governors Hughes Johnson and Deneen attending. Taft and family plan Gloucester visit. Navy Secretary Meyer also attends. Virginia primary pits Tucker against Mann for governor, while Cleveland voters face Tom L Johnson three cent fare plan. Emperor Nicholas visits King Edward at Cowes as the British fleet reviews.
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Washington
Seattle
Hughes
New York
Minnesota
James J. Hill
Johnson
Deneen
Illinois
Taft
Gloucester
Beverly
Meyer
Supreme Court Restricts Liquor Access for Social Clubs
Olympia court rules all social clubs must hold a liquor license to dispense drinks to members, affirming a Spokane club conviction under city license law. Seattle club leaders express readiness to comply and insist their operations may be unaffected.
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Supreme Court
Spokane Court
Seattle
Olympia
State Supreme Court
J. R. Baughman
Spokane
Thomas Burke
Rainier Club
George H. Revelle
Seattle Commercial Club
two freight cars plunge into the Columbia River
At noon two loaded freight cars from the C. and O. docks broke loose on the grade and rolled back into the Columbia River. One car carried feed and the other fresh fruit. Rescue crews work to recover them, with a wrecking train possible from Leavenworth as both vehicles remain submerged.
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Columbia River
Leavenworth
Swedes Visit Skeattle As Governor Yonsen Praises
An admirer predicts sweeping Swedish support led by Governor Yonsen who travels from Minnesota to Seattle and urges a Swedish language rally while discussing Knute Nelson and Bossaldrich. Mrs. Beckey and daughter Helen travel from Illinois to Lakeside to visit relatives.
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Bane
Guvner Yonsen
Minnesota
Yonsen Bane
Knute Nelson
Bossaldrich
Mrs. Beckey
Helen
Illinois
Lakeside
Yesterday's Ball Games Highlight Coast League Action
In the Northwest Coast League Spokane edged Aberdeen 5 to 4 while Tacoma beat Seattle 4 to 3 and Portland prevailed over Vancouver 2 to 1 in ten innings. Pacific Coast results saw Oakland lose to Portland 3 to 5, San Francisco defeat Sacramento 8 to 1, and Los Angeles beat Vernon 4 to 3.
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Spokane
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Oakland
Sacramento
San Francisco
Vernon
Los Angeles
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Week
National Pittsburgh 3 New York 1 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 2 with Chicago 2 Philadelphia 5 Boston 2 St Louis 3 in Chicago 2 Philadelphia 5 Boston 2. American League Washington 1 Chicago 6 Washington 1 Chicago 2 St Louis 1 Boston 7. Two game totals St Louis 10 Boston 4 Detroit 0 New York 6 Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 1.
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National Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Bosson
Detroit
Cleveland
Varieties of fruit in Seattle reflect new Eastern shipments
Seattle reports show new fruit types at the market with Eastern Washington cantaloupes from Yakima valley and Wenatchee pears, Lambert cherries, and Fountainbleu grapes. First peppers from Wenatchee arrive with Hale's Early peaches from Lakeside, while wax beans soften demand and lemons drop to six dollars per box.
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Seattle
Eastern Washington
Washington
Yakima Valley
Wenatchee
Yakima
Admiral Sampson
California
Stechhan Named Editor of Pacific Northwest Commerce
H. O. Stechhan, long prominent in Seattle newspapers, becomes editor of the Pacific Northwest Commerce the official organ of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Wood & Reber arranged the publication and Stechhan leads editorial duties with strong support from friends.
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Stechhan
H. O. Stechhan
Pacific Northwest Commerce
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Wood & Reber
Seattle
Winnebago Steam Schooner Aground Off Mendocino Coast
The steam schooner Winnebago bound from Everett to San Francisco ran ashore near Mendocino in dense fog at 2:30 this morning. After the ship began to sink small boats ferried Capt. Wm. A. Treanor his wife and four children and 23 crew members to shore unharmed. The vessel carried 1,500,000 feet of lumber and went down with the stern first, leaving only the bow above water near wash rock at daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Arena
Cal
Everett
San Francisco
Mendocino
Wm. A. Treanor
Death of Ima Larene Hite 8 AM funeral tomorrow
Ima Larene Hite, child of Mr and Mrs Oscar L Hite, died this morning at 8 o clock. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the family home on Red Apple road with Wenatchee Undertaking Co in charge of interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima Larene
Oscar L. Hite
Red Apple Road
The
Wenatchee Undertaking Co
Marriage License Issued for J G Levisher and Ethel Barrett
A marriage license was issued today to J G Levisher of Great Falls Montana and Miss Ethel Barrett of Enden Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Levisher
Great Falls
Mont
Ethel Barrett
Enden
New Front for Leonardy Building in Wenatchee
Work began this morning on a new plate glass storefront for the Leonardy building, to be occupied by Wenatchee Clothing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardy
Wenatchee Clothing Company
Floods in Manchuria Cause Heavy Losses in Kirin
A flood in Changcheun prefecture Manchuria caused major damage with Kirin city reporting about 1000 drownings. The disaster impacts residents and regional authorities respond to the catastrophe.
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Tokio
Changcheun
Manchuria
Kirin
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E. M. Tupper
Irigation Congress
Wenatchee Band
Ality
Spain
Overland Limited
Coeur O Alene
M 'Kittrick
Alversons
Kaiser
H. Hopper
B. C
Frank Cole
Virginia
Harry St. George Tucker
William H. Mann
Tom L. Johnson
Nicholas
Russia
Edward
Standard
Solent
Gov. Johnson
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