Indications Point to a Hot Senatorial Campaign
Chelan county braces for a tight senatorial race with Miles Poindexter versus Judge Burke as the likely split, while Wilson and Ashton face limited local support. The Perkins-Wilson alliance shapes regional endorsements, and labor votes tilt toward Humphries as Poindexter builds statewide strength. Congress primes railroad bill adjournment, then Poindexter plans an aggressive, farmer-focused tour with possible Roosevelt alignment.
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Chelan County
Miles Poindexter
Judge Burke
John L. Wilson
General Ashton
Seattle Post-Inteligencer
Yakima Republic
Country
Senator Jones
Seattle Times
Inland Herald
Bellingham American Reveillé
James Ashton
Perkins Press
Tacoma
Olympia
John ©. Humphries
Leigh R. Freeman
Humphries
Seattle
Wilson
Supreme Court
Poindexter
Firemen Plan Fourth of July Hose Cart Races and Squirter Fight
The fire department held a regular session and laid plans for the Fourth of July celebration. They will operate two hose lines from hydrants on Chelan avenue, race hose carts against other towns, and include a squirter fight with $25 prizes. They secured $100 from the general committee and will use the remainder for the event.
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Chelan Avenue
Wreck Halts Two Freight Trains in Wilson Creek Yard
A headon collision at 2 50 yesterday in the Great Northern yards at Wilson Creek smashed two engines and damaged about 20 cars with one destroyed. Engine 1810 crashed into 1806 on the main track as the incoming engine, reportedly on 16 hours duty, collided in darkness. Crew members escaped, wrecker from Leavenworth cleared the line.
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Great Northern
Wilson Creek
C. Hutchinson
Cordell
Falkner
Lavenworth
Sprinkler Delivered for Wenatchee County Roads
A large high class sprinkler manufactured by Austin Manufacturing of Minneapolis was unloaded at the freight depot and consigned to County Commissioner Alex Pitcher. It will be equipped immediately and placed on the main roads leading out of Wenatchee for road maintenance.
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Alex Pitcher
Wenatchee
Austin Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Senate OKs bridge over Columbia for Northern Pacific
The senate on June 3 passed the Jones bill authorizing the Northern Pacific Railway to construct a bridge across the Columbia River between Grant and Kittitas counties.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Columbia River
Grant and
Kittitas Counties
Supreme Court decision surprises Moses Lake water allotment
The McConihe case leaves McConihe with 4700 cubic feet per second of Moses Lake water and 200 inches for Martin & Turner, but no land or backing. Locals note Northern Pacific lands are unavailable, Armour interests have withdrawn, and Great Northern eyeing irrigation growth. E C Leedy of Great Northern toured the Moses Lake area seeking data for a future ad push.
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Ephrata
McConihe
Supreme Court
Moses Lake
Martin & Turner
Northern Pacific Holdings
Northern Pacific
Armours of
Chicago
St. Louis
McConibe
Wenatchee
Great Northern
E. C. Leedy
Beginning War Over Railroads Pushes Rate Fight
James J. Hill commented on government action to restrain railroad freight rate increases in the Middle West. He vowed resistance and said the administration cannot strip railroads of their rights while signaling broader political campaigns ahead. The magnate remained optimistic about other issues.
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James J. Hill
Middle West
Wenatchee Club Secretary Reports No April Freeze Loss
Secretary Coburn of the Wenatchee Commercial Club told T C Hollenberger in Chicago that the Wenatchee valley faces an abnormal crop only if frost returns. He asserts the April freeze did not affect the valley and notes extensive thinning work employing hundreds of workers.
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Coburn
Wenatchee Commercial Club
T. C. Hollenberger
Hollenberger
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Wenatchee Valley
Mr. Coburn
Central States
Colorado
Utah
Wenatchee
Government moves toward railroads in major conflict
Government prepares suits to dissolve railroad bodies after a test case on Western trunk lines freight rates. Chicago report cites $200,600,000 set aside by American railroads for replacements now redirected to stave off a rail network crisis.
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Washington, D. C
Standard Oil
Tobacco Trusts
Western Trunk Lines Committee
Chicago
Slason Thompson
Railway News Bureau
N N Brown Returns to Wenatchee After Two Years Away
N N Brown, former owner of the Great Northern hotel and prominent local booster, returns to Wenatchee to settle back home after spending two years on the Sound and a tour through the Okanogan region.
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N. N. Brown
Great Northern Hotel
Wenatchee
Sound
Mr. Brown
Okanogan
City census appeal seeks recount after undercount
Commercial Club officials urge Supervisor Storch to order a recount of the city census alleging undercounting. They argue enumerators lacked time and pay, noting missed districts such as a 40-family area east of Miller Street and north of Cherry and Washington. Pat Sherburne reports about 1060 water taps suggest city population above 4000.
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Commercial Club
Coburn
Storch
Miller Street
Cherry
Washington
Fourth of July plans tease jump from Columbia bridge
Talks of a descendant of Steve Brody staging a jump from a Columbia River pier into the water surfaced for the July 4 celebration. The sheriff says such a stunt needs official sanction and will be prevented if not approved. The committee plans alternative features to draw crowds without the jump.
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Sheriff Ferguson
Steve Brody
Niagara Bridge
Columbia River
Democrats Disagree Over Railroad Bill Directions
A conference of Democratic senators before the Senate session failed to reach agreement on the railroad bill. Some favored voting for the amended bill while others would not consent to that plan.
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Washington
Senate
Park Music Tonight in Wenatchee City Park
Wenatchee presents a summer concert in the city park tonight at 8 o clock. The program features marching tunes and overtures with works by Promoter and Bay State Commandery, a cornet piece by H Simpson, and selections like Espanita and Minute Man. Concerts recur every Friday and enrich city pleasures.
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Wenatchee
Depot stakes set for Great Northern at Nason Creek
Stakes were driven yesterday for a new depot to be erected by the Great Northern at Nason Creek. Materials are being assembled and depot services will be available there in a short time.
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Nason Creek
Blizzard Sweeps West Doing Much Harm
A June blizzard struck Chicago with hail and snow, lasting two and a half minutes, then rain and sleet. Frost and freezing temperatures hit Minnesota and the Dakotas, threatening crops. Ohio and Indiana farmers reported losses up to 250000 dollars with potential total crop damage near a million if warmth does not return.
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Chicago
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ohio
Cheage
Weather Bureau
Minneapolis
Minn
Canada
Campbell
Devil’s Lake
Moorehead
Aberdeen
Manchester on State Board appointment
Acting Governor Howell appointed Dr. L. B. Manchester of Wenatchee to the State Board of Dental Examiners, replacing the late Dr. Geo N. Matzger. The board, known for its severity, aims to license only qualified practitioners, amid past disputes over lax licensing.
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Howell
L. B. Manchester
Wenatchee
State Board of Dental Examiners
Geo. N. Matzger
No Spray Fairs In County
A follow up on yesterday's injurious spray story notes no outbreaks in Wenatchee or Cashmere. Deputy Horticultural Inspector De Long reports no complaints while Professor Trumble says local orchard stocks appear high grade and risk is minimal.
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Walla Walla
Wenatchee
de Long
Darlington
Cashmere
Trumble
Postpone Methow trip to mid July
A. K. Lail reports the Methow excursion will be delayed until about the middle of July because the boat company is busy with freight and will not arrange transport for the excursion party or autos until the peak freight season ends. The committee aims for a July date and expects many Wenatchee residents to want to join.
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A. K. Lail
The
Commercial Club
Wenatchee
Services for Barlow in Wenatchee Chapel
Services by Rev Beighton were offered for B D Barlow in the chapel of the Wenatchee Undertaking Company this morning at 10 30. Many friends attended including six from the Columbia Valley bank where Mr. Barlow worked. Burial will be from the Barlow home at Glen Ellyn Illinois.
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Beighton
B. D. Barlow
Wenatchee Undertaking Company
Columbia Valley Bank
Mr. Barlow
Barlow
Glen Ellyn
Illinois
North Dakota man S J Smith tours city seeking new home
S J Smith of North Dakota visited the city today with old friends Ed S Russell and A A Piper. Russell showed him around the valley and Smith may decide to locate here.
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S. J. Smith
North Dakota
Ed. S. Russell
A. A. Piper
Mr. Russell
Citizen urges Wenatchee flag display for Fourth of July
A local resident urged Wenatchee to show a creditable effort on July 4 and 5 by placing flag poles on new and prominent older buildings. He advised against cheap fireworks and urged organizers to display Old Glory prominently during the celebration days.
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Wenatchee
Shanty Town Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
Mayor OConnor of Shanty Town announced to the Daily World that the town across the railroad track will host major Fourth of July events on July 4 and 5. He did not confirm any merger with Wenatchee, but promises substantial activities on both sides of the railroad line.
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O’connor
Daily World
Wenatchee
Boleslaw Jagla Seeks U.S. Citizenship
Germany native Boleslaw Jagla who landed in New York in 1883 and now resides in Wenatchee attends a citizenship hearing scheduled for January 28, 1911.
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Boleslaw Jagla
Germany
United States
New York
Wenatchee
Going Back to Pittsburg
Mrs H L Wiester and daughter Grace depart tonight for a several weeks visit with relatives in Pittsburg Pennsylvania due to the illness of Mrs Wiester's sister.
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Pittsburg
H. L. Wiester
Grace
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