Descendants of Heroes Arrive for Railway Yard Work
Twenty five descendants of the Thermopylae heroes, mostly Greeks, arrived by train last evening and joined about forty workers in the Great Northern railway yards under foreman L. C. Goodwin. A recent Italian strike briefly disrupted nearby construction but did not stop progress on new sidings and switches near the metropolitan Wenatchee depot as work prepares for the up river track.
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Thermopylae
Great Northern Railway
L. C. Goodwin
Wenatchee
Red Men arrange Wenatchee as Fourth of July meeting
Frank Castler C. T. Aldren and J. E. Bradshaw returned from Leavenworth after consulting the Red Men. They secured a promise to set Wenatchee as the meeting place for the Fourth of July. The trio spent hours with the neighboring lodge and their efforts aim to honor the city’s Independence Day celebration.
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Frank Castler
C. T. Aldren
J. E. Bradshaw
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Church of God duo embarks for Twisp meetings
L. F. Clipp and S. O. Pool, prominent Church of God members, departed this morning for Twisp to lead a series of religious meetings with Clipp singing and Pool delivering sermons.
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L. F. Clipp
S. O. Pool
Church of God
Twisp
Mr Clipp
Mr. Pool
Miss Minnie Wilson Leaves City for Skagway Visit
Word reached here that Miss Minnie Wilson, the long distance operator at the local telephone office, has reached Skagway safely and will spend time visiting relatives. This marks her vacation trip.
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Minnie Wilson
Skagway
Republics Triumph Over Engineers In Twilight Game
The Republics beat the Engineers 7 to 4 after a 3 to 0 lead by the Republics through three innings. A ruling on an infield hit loaded the bases with three Republics advancing.
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Engineers
Indians Reluctant to Supply Census Details in Cashmere
Census enumerator J D Corselius reports Indians in Cashmere refuse to provide names or information about the tribal population. He notes one hopeful elder but fears obtaining complete data may be impossible. Meanwhile M S Barager, former East Wenatchee landowner, visits Wenatchee and praises the city, despite his extensive travels.
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J. D. Corselius
M. S. Barager
Wenatchee
Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebrated Across Southern States
In New Orleans and across Texas Georgia Mississippi Florida South Carolina and other Southern states today the birthday anniversary of Jefferson Davis was observed with appropriate exercises by schools and patriotic organizations. In this state the day was Confederate Memorial day.
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New Orleans
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Florida
South Carolina
South
Jefferson Davis
Labor Council Opposes Burke for U S Senate
Seattle labor committee recommends the Central Labor council go on record as unalterably opposed to Judge Thomas Burke’s candidacy for United States senator. The editor of the Union Record will prepare an article citing official records since 1886 to show Burke’s past and present stance on labor issues.
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Seattle
Legislative Committee
The
Central Labor Council
Thomas Burke
United States
Union Record
Will sail July first Empress Britain passage to Liverpool
Ed E Russell received a telegram from the Canadian Pacific Steamboat company confirming state room availability on the Empress Britain for July 1 sailing from Quebec to Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Russell and daughter will depart about June 24 to reach Quebec on time and be away about three months.
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Ed. S. Russell
Canadian Pacific Steamboat Company
Atlantic
Quebec
Apple shipment boosts expectations for Midwest apple crop
G B Lanham of Wagner Bros notes a promising outlook for the season after sending four Jonathans to Chicago. He reports the apples are small and hard, signaling quality, and cautions buyers against overly optimistic carload projections while acknowledging a likely steady market.
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Jonathans
Chicago
G. B. Lanham
Wagner Bros
Community clubs and venues schedule today
Today groups meet at various halls and venues including W C T U at Mrs Eatherton home, A O U W at Eagle hall, M W A at Sprague hall, F and A M at Bower hall, East Wenatchee Social club, Jolly Bunch club, and Foresters drill. Local theaters show Vaudeville at Wenatchee theatre and motion pictures at Gem theatre.
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Eagle Hall
Sprague Hall
Bower Hall
East Wenatchee
Jolly Bunch Club
Foresters
Wenatchee Theatre
Gem Theatre
Motion Pictures
King George Celebrates 45th Birthday Quietly
London reports King George, born June 3 1865 at Marlborough House, marked his birthday at Buckingham Palace with his family. At his request no public observances occurred beyond naval salutes at the centers.
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London
George
Marlborough House
Buckingham Palace
Trustees Will Hold Meeting At Wenatchee Valley
A regular meeting of the Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association board of trustees will be held in the city Monday afternoon. Considerable business is planned and arrangements will be made for handling this season's large crop.
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Lanham
The
Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Browne Brothers Set for Spokane Visit This Week
J. J. Browne and Guy C. Browne of Spokane are expected to arrive here the first of the week for a several days business trip.
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Spokane
Eral
Coming Events Calendar for June and July
June 6 county commissioners meet. June 7 Tammany versus Engineers. June 9 Republics versus Firemen. June 13 Commercial club meeting with special features. June 22 summer begins. July 4 Independence Day celebration.
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Tammany
Engineers
Republics
Firemen
Commercial Club
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Malaga
Rosalie Orchard
Wenatcheee Valley
J.s.mooney
Red Men
Corselius
S. Russell
Wagner
King George
J. J. Browne and
Guy C. Browne
Nelson
John S. Mooney and Co
del Mundo
N, M. Streeter, Prop
World Building
Eagle Transfer Company Incorporated
Wenatchee, Wash
Meeker Bros. Milk
Pyro
F. T. Blunck, Jr
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