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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
The A Y P exposition faces criticism for publicity spending yet gains strong exposure from the New York to Seattle car race. The event promises extensive nationwide attention and likely large crowds, with newspaper coverage and wide public interest across the United States.
City prepares to observe the turning in of water to the new pumping station and reservoir. The improved water system marks an end to Wenatchee's long-standing handicap and will soon be ready for use, prompting planned ceremonies and public rejoicing.
A Memorial Day report from Dayton notes Rev C A Housel addressing at M E Church North. Veterans marched to Dayton cemetery for services while 700 enjoyed baseball across town and 1000 stood at graves, prompting a call to keep sacred the day without sports. The Spanish American War Veterans vow to uphold patriotism.
Washington's new marriage law effective June 12 requires affidavits from two local residents for license issuance, threatening to collapse the proxy marriage traffic from Japan via Seattle. Many proxy brides arriving on the Minnesota and Nippon Yusen Kaisha ships would no longer qualify for U.S. ceremonies, risking ship service cuts and unregistered unions.
A New York Philadelphia syndicate plans a vast advertising push for ten newly created towns along the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad from Mobridge to Tacoma. George M Bailey of Philadelphia arrives in Tacoma to coordinate the effort and expects a massive expenditure on printer’s ink to launch the campaign.
Mrs. B. T. Duncan wins the missing word contest tied to an advertisement from Mrs. E. H. D. Webb & Co. The word week completes the sentence about offering high grade millinery at actual cost prices. Duncan timed her guess at 7 30 am.
A Portland Spectator letter argues against Baptist attacks on Christian Science, warning against religious conflict. The writer urges redirecting energy to aid distressed families, close corrupt dance halls, and promote peace, dignity, and mutual respect.
Leavenworth Washington shows rising confidence as new business openings and improvements emerge. A H Leftwich bought Hotel Franklin renaming it The Chicaman with upgraded furnishings and a new heating system. Jack Heffernan from British Columbia opened a cigar factory expanding quickly. Hotel Overland changed hands with J B Violet purchasing it and planning substantial improvements.
A brief notice promotes two palm leaf fans and five cent crackers and fireworks at a bazaar. The item list hints at a small local sale or fundraiser event with simple goods and low prices.
The six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Williams died June 1 from acute pneumonia after a one day illness. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Perdue officiating. Four boys served as pallbearers. The Cashmere river rose rapidly after Tuesday’s rain and seriously threatens Mr. Johnson’s property, having earlier cost him several acres of orchard.
Mrs D W Jones and daughters Pearl and Ruby left for Seattle today to establish a future home. Dr A Leedy and wife departed for Chicago. George Rice of Leavenworth visited on business. Daily World classifieds urged readers to pay for ads.
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