Wenatchee Fourth of July Plans Spark Public Interest
A Wenatchee committee revealed a full Independence Day program featuring a grand parade, horse races, ball games, and a Bowery Dance at Recreation Park. They plan a costly fireworks display, with bids to top prior shows, and aim to attract visitors from North Central Washington. A $2000 budget backs festivities including car decorations, marching bands, concessions, and a three game series with Waterville and Leavenworth, free Sunday and Fourth games, and a $150 purse for the series winner.
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Hose Company
Wenatchee Avenue
Recreation Park
Wenatchee
Washington
Commercial Club Building
Finch
Olds
Ross
O. B. Fuller
Cashmere
Leavenworth
Pat Sherburne
George Coburn
Miller Street
Ed. Canfield
Doctor Manchester
Waterville
Piper
Quincy Valley Water Users push huge irrigation project plan
Filing claims with the county auditor for 10 000 cubic feet per second from the Wenatchee river near Fish Run and half that from the Chewawa river, the Quincy Valley Water Users association advances a vast ditch project. The plan covers about 450 000 acres across townships 17 to 20 and ranges 28 to 27, 40 miles from Wenatchee. cost estimated at 45 million dollars includes flumes tunnels dams and a Columbia River bridge, with Great Northern and James J Hill linked to funding. Secretary A J Tennant says a financial proposal from a Great Northern agent is expected soon and Hill has pledged funds for immediate expenses.
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Wenatchee
Fish Run
Chewawa
Quincy Valley Water Users Association
Columbia River
Ephrata
A. J. Tennant
Water Users Association
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Census of South Wenatchee Enters Final Phase
Earl Van Tassell completed the census district from Orondo avenue to the south city limits. Special enumerators will begin tonight, each assigned one block, to cover any missed by Van Tassell. Other Wenatchee districts are finished and returns go to A. M. Storch for the Third congressional district.
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Earl van Tassell
Orondo Avenue
Commercial Club
Enuerator van Tassell
Wenatchee
A. M. Storch
May Police Reports Highlight Fines and Meals Costs
The Chief of Police reports May fines totaling 160 dollars for thirteen vagrancy or drunkenness offenders. One Chas Reeves was fined for leaving a horse untied and two Won't Works for disturbing the peace. The city served ninety one meals at a cost of 23 dollars and 75 cents, with forty two days of labor credited.
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Chas. Reeves
Miss Phoebe Reeder and Otto Willard Wed in Calgary Bound Honeymoon
Miss Phoebe Reeder and Otto A. Williard were married last night at 8 in the Reeder home on North Chelan Street with Dr. Stevenson officiating. About 22 guests attended as the couple departed eastbound for Calgary where the groom works as a traveling salesman for Jorgenson and Co. The bride wore blue satin and a bouquet of roses while the groom wore black. the ring ceremony was used.
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Phoebe Reeder
Otto A. Williard
C. E. Reeder
Chelan Street
Stevenson
Willard
Calgary
Jorgenson & Co
United States Declares No Nicaragua Protectorate Intent
Washington on June 2 said the United States has no present plan to assume a protectorate over Nicaragua or intervene or recognize either side until a single faction gains full control and can meet national and international obligations.
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Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Wireless firm explains temporary station closures
A Seattle office note to the Daily World explains why Wireless Telegraph will close Wenatchee and North Yakima stations temporarily. The firm cites needing instruments for steamship equipment, current nonpayment, and plans to reinvest stockholders’ funds for higher revenue, with dividends and inland stations later.
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Daily World
Wireless Telegraph Company
Seattle
Southwick
Wenatchee
Spokane
United Wireless
North
Yakima
Geo. H. Parker
Washington Weather Fair Tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for fair conditions across the state for tonight and Friday. Skies remain mostly clear with light winds and mild temperatures statewide.
Champion Gotch Defeats Zbyszko For World Wrestling Title
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa defended his world wrestling title by defeating Sans Louis Zbyszko the Polish champion in straight falls at the Coliseum. Gotch dominated with a bar arm and half Nelson to win the first fall in 6 14 seconds and 27 minutes 36 seconds for the second fall with a bar arm and wristlock. The huge crowd witnessed Gotch out class his bulkier opponent in every phase of the bout.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Iowa
Sanslouis Zbyszko
Gotch
Dick Fleming
Nelson
Zbyszko
Three Summer Schools Close For Vacation In County
Peshastin Cashmere and Chelan schools prepare to close for summer as Leavenworth ended last week. Two at Lake Wenatchee and one at Skyline will remain open during the summer months.
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Peshastin
Cashmere
Chelan
Leavenworth
Lake Wenatchee
Skyline
Irrigation Boom Starts on 40000 Acres in Washington
Marcus Wash June 2 One of Washingtons largest irrigation projects begins just north of Bossburg on the Columbia river by the Upper Columbia company Backers are unknown with land and water rights bought by agents About 30000 acres secured in the past year Kettle river and its tributaries located for water rights Fifteen Mile creek dam and flume under contract to be finished by June 1 Ed Glasgow winner of the contract Plans call for 60 teams and 400 men irrigation of 1000 acres initial stage Engineering base at Northport Supplies rush to Fifteen Mile Marble siding hotel underway for company personnel The Upper Columbia company has spent 1300000 on lands and water rights between Rossburg and Northport and the Fifteen Mile work represents a small portion of the total plan to irrigate additional acres.
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Corps of Engineers
Fifteen Mile Creek
Ed Glasgow
Samuel Glasgow
Centennial Mills
Spokane
Fifteen Mile
Marble Siding
Northport
Upper
Tax Receipts Rush to County Treasurer Office
Taxpayers flood the treasurer’s office by telephone and mail for 1909 tax receipts. Clerks work overtime as unprecedented prosperity keeps the office busy, with all payments likely acknowledged in a few days after the first half due date that expired Tuesday.
Supreme Court grants writ against Judge Steiner in Moses Lake case
The Washington Supreme Court issued a permanent writ prohibiting Judge Steiner from setting aside the March decree in Martin & Turner vs McConihe. The ruling confirms Martin & Turner’s 200 minor inches of Moses Lake water while McConihe holds the 4700 cubic feet per second claim. McConihe and Chicago financier Hollister plan to water 400000 acres of Moses Lake lands for market sale as surveys and investments pour in.
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State Supreme Court
C. Victor Martin
Martin & Barrows
Steiner
Grant County
Martin & Turner
McConihe
Moses Lake
McCombe
Land Department
U. S
Washington
L. F. McConsbe
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
McConibe
Hollister
Chicago
Vistarid
Y M C A Trustees Reject Heavy Mortgage Plan
Y M C A trustees oppose large debt for a new building amid community pressure. They may take a small mortgage if needed but will keep to subscribed sums. Secretary need and site options near churchs are reviewed as L V Wells plans an observation tour. Another meeting is set for next Wednesday to consider incorporation and final site choices.
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Gunn
L. V. Wells
Special Train Secured For Leavenworth Game Excursion
Excursionists plan a Sunday trip from Wenatchee to Leavenworth with a one dollar fare plus extra charges for rail haulage at ninety-five cents and a nickel for ginger ale or betting. Train departs Wenatchee at 1 PM and Leavenworth at 5 30 PM with meals in Wenatchee. Bluecaps march on Wenatchee avenue Saturday night and caps go on sale. accommodations are ample.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Kyle
Brown
Rush
Kronholz
Wenatchee Avenue
American flag protection praised in Bluefields
The American flag protection in Bluefields is widely appreciated as reported from Bluefields on May 27 and via New Orleans on June 2. Chinese involvement noted.
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Bluefields
New Orleans
Develop Mor Electric Power Expansion At Wenatchee Plant
Valley Power company at Dryden expands capacity with dredging work enlarging the high line ditch. A new 1100 hp unit will raise total output beyond 2300 hp as machinery arrives from the east. H. Remly oversees construction with eighteen workers on site. Wenatchee Electric Company buys nearly all plant output except for Cashmere city service and irrigation lines.
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Valley Power Company
Dryden
Wenatchee
High Line
H. Remley
Lovell Brothers
H. P
H. Remly
Wenatchee Electric Company
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