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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
1
Wholesalers report that shipping without grower name and address on fruit crates will be illegal after June 12. Growers and wholesalers in Wenatchee praise the law as a safeguard of the state’s fruit industry and personal guarantee of quality, hoping to preserve Wenatchee’s market reputation.
Waterville reports a surge in land office activity after news that a homesteader with less than five years proof could take up 160 additional acres and prove up on 320 acres under the February 19 act. Eight applications were written today as distant filers traveled from Leahy and beyond. One man could file only 40 acres due to contiguity rules, while another missed the act’s included territory by a quarter mile.
High river levels have ceased operations for up-river ferries including the Entiat and Chelan Falls over the past several days, stopping service and leaving crossings disrupted.
Wenatchee Commercial Club reads a letter urging cooperation to secure a reconsideration of the government engineers report on deepening the Okanogan river to navigable status to the international boundary. A committee of E A Wyman E M Tupper and F W Arnold issued a resolution protesting the unfavorable findings and appealing to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors for a thorough reexamination.
E. A. Wyman E. M. Tupper and F. W. Arnold constitute a committee of the Wenatchee Commercial Club in Wenatchee Washington announced June 4 1909.
Tomorrow afternoon the Tammany team faces the icemen of the city at 1 o clock. A second game follows between Leavenworth and the city’s second squad. Fans are urged to attend both contests for strong play and local rivalry.
The Hague dispatch reports Queen Wilhelmina and the prince consort narrowly avoided a serious accident as their carriage collided with another vehicle while driving to christen the infant princess. Her majesty remained calm and was greeted by cheers after alighting.
Wenatchee fire department responded last evening around seven to a small fire on the east side of the bridge across the Columbia River. No damage resulted.
In a 14 to 35 vote the Wenatchee Commercial club rejected the Chelan avenue site and favored Mission street for the club building. The plan includes a two story brick or concrete structure with city offices on the upper floor and a gymnasium and tennis facilities removed. Subscriptions were pledged as gifts or doubled, aiding a $12,000 project with potential rental income and a sinking fund. A strong resolution condemned the tactics around the Columbia River bridge dispute, while a letter urged support for deepening the Okanogan river channel to restore navigation.
The Columbia River made a significant gain during the 24 hours ending at 8 this morning rising 2.8 feet from 30.2 to 33 feet at the depot gauge opposite the old station. Agent Piper of the Great Northern records the measurements daily and notes a wood harvest as driftwood floats downriver.
Mrs A Z Wells entertained a few ladies at her home yesterday afternoon. The gathering centered on sewing and socializing as the guests shared projects and conversations.
W. C. Thornhill began work on a two story modern residence on North D street costing 5000 dollars. Cobble stone finish will highlight the foundation and trimmings. W. Z. Thornhill will build his own home north of that site before winter. E. F. Banker delivered thirty head of cattle from Methow valley to be shipped to Monroe.
M J Costello industrial agent of the Great Northern owns East Wenatchee land and has 20 packages containing 500 grains of White Dent corn from ten prize cars that won 5200 in premiums at expositions last year. President L W Hill sent the seed for planting and observation in East Wenatchee. The exposition in Omaha December 6 18 will display the results.
Dennis W. King of the Wenatchee Commercial Club telegraphed Governor Hay urging a meeting to thoroughly review the state purchase of the Wenatchee bridge. The club leader seeks investigation and explanation amid criticism from local interests and a ferry man’s interview. Hay is in Spokane and may defer to an investigative committee next week.
In Oregon City area Bert Garrett blew himself, his wife, and his 5 year old daughter Beulah to death using dynamite at their home. Their older daughter Villa, 16, was badly injured but may survive. Garrett had shown recent odd behavior and sought rapid self destruction.
Paris announces President Fallieres will meet Emperor Nicholas at Cherbourg on July 31. The Russian sovereign then sails to Cowes on August 1 to visit King Edward.
The Roosevelt expedition left Kijabe, British East Africa, at 1 PM for the Solik district south of Kijabe. The target area is a waterless tract expected to take two and a half days to cross, with water carried in ox wagons.
Philadelphia today saw normal service restored on all lines as the motormen and conductors strike ended. J. H. McGahan and family plan a summer stay in Ballard after renting a house for exposition work. Robert Reeves and sister visited Cashmere on No. 1 for a Sunday outing.
G McGill of Alberta B C closed on the H C Littlefield home on B street for 4150 with Chelan County Realty handling the sale. The new buyers plan to fix the house for rooming and possibly add to the building. The Littlefield home is described as one of the city’s handsomest and modern.
The city jail, at capacity for two months, is empty this afternoon as several prisoners with expiring terms are freed. Officials plan a thorough cleaning and renovations amid a shift in police and sheriff’s department workload.
Fair tonight and Sunday in Washington with warmer temperatures and northwest winds. Mr and Mrs S R Hanan of Malaga are in town today.
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