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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
4
The Wenatchee Daily World lists editorial and advertising offices at the Daily World Building. Subscription rates show one year or six months by mail in advance, with weekly carrier delivery also offered.
Governor Hay defers the special election to fill the Cushman death vacancy until November 2. He argues delaying gives voters time to learn candidates’ qualifications and prevents an impulsive choice swayed by the late congressman’s popularity.
Those attending the National Irrigation Congress will learn new techniques and see demonstrations of scientific irrigation methods. Wenatchee will host a strong display and a large North Central Washington delegation is urged to attract homeseekers in Spokane and present regional claims personally.
The Direct Primary League urges restoring supreme court nomination by people, condemning legislature for appointing judges by convention. The letter argues the broad direct primary goes too far by including minor state officials and judges, creating voting confusion. It favors keeping governor nominations to simplify choices and accountability.
Key events include Thomas Dudley’s death in Roxbury after 13 years as Massachusetts governor. Lafayette promoted to major general in 1777. the Western Spy first issued at Cincinnati in 1802. Plattsburg taken by Britain in 1813. Nova Scotia and regional delegates discuss Halifax to Portland railway in 1850. Governor Reeder of Kansas ousted in 1855. Prince Luigi of Savoy and party summit Mount St Elias at 18 100 feet in 1897.
Sir William May born July 31 1849 entered the navy in 1863 and rose to lieutenant in 1871. He fought in the Arctic expedition in 1875 and served as naval attache in European capitals. He led the jubilee procession in 1897 and became director of naval ordnance and torpedoes in 1901 and lord of the admiralty and controller of the navy the same year. Recently he commanded naval maneuvers involving the largest British fleet yet assembled.
City records show July water rentals brought in 1800 dollars, bringing total receipts from water and other sources to 2615.15. Officials call the month unusually good for the city's finances.
Sunday School lesson notes reflect on Paul’s move to Corinth, his trade as a tent maker, and the effects of Silas and Timothy. It raises questions on labor solidarity, preaching, belief, and God speaks to Paul through a vision, with Gallio’s character highlighted and a call to assess the lesson’s outcomes.
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