Railway Promised for the Methow Valley
L. H. Bowman says a railway may run from Pateros up the Methow Valley but he knows only his role as a right of way man. He expects to begin surveys and securing land this fall with construction aiming for a fall next year, possibly reaching Winthrop, though ownership and funding remain unknown.
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Pateros
the Methow
L. H. Bowman
Bowman
Spokane
World
Methow Valley Railway
Methow
Cascades
Slate
the World Reporter
Methow Valley
Winthrop
Governor Hay Opens Washington Extra Session Foreseen
Olympia June 7 Governor Hay calls for a June 23 extra session allowing any legislation but prioritizing action on the Schively investigation report and a strict state accounting law. The session may last a couple of weeks with taxpayers facing about 30000 to cover costs.
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Olympia
Hay
Investigation Commission
Schively
Steam or Electric Road Plans in Okanogan County
Discussion notes indicate the new road will be steam and standard gauge with a headquarters at the local office until construction begins. Possible Great Northern expansion up the river is uncertain for at least two years, while electric service from Nighthawk to Brewster is reportedly financed and due to be built soon. Bowman's project is the third assured line in the county.
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Great Northern
Methow Valley Road
Okanogan
Spokane
Molson
Oroville
Samilkameen
Columbia
Wenatchee
Nighthawk
Brewster
Bowman
Okanogan County
Moral Influence at the A Y P Exposition Sighted in Wenatchee
Rev Dr W A Stevenson spoke on The Moral Aspect of the Influence of the A Y P Exposition. He compared Corinth and Seattle noting population flow and stressed fair site choices. Wenatchee residents report local apples spread across county booths prompting a protest over loaned fruit from the state exhibit.
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W. A. Stevenson
Northwest
Corinth
Greece
Gulf of Corinth
Aegean Sea
Peloponnesus
Paul
Seattle
Magnolia Bluff
University
Forces For Righteousness
Lake Washington
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley
W. A. Holterman
Valley Luxuries Reflect Wenatchee Valley Prosperity
Dealers report twelve carloads of high class vehicles shipped in and sold locally over the past months. Wagons are seen as a necessity while the light buggy remains a luxury, indicating strong valley wealth and spending power.
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Wenatchee Valley
Heath v Watts Horse Sale Suit Concludes in Court
The case of L. C. Heath versus George Watts in the justice court, for $60 due as deferred payment from a horse sale, ended last Saturday after two days of testimony and heated arguments. Judge Palmer took the case under advisement, with a decision possible next Saturday.
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L. C. Heath
George Watts
Justice Court
Heath
George Wats
Palmer
Residence Sold on Mission and Second Street
Eugene Page sold a bungalow at the corner of Mission and Second streets to Fred W. Strat her on Saturday. The purchase price was 2350 dollars, with Deniston and Christensen acting as the sale agents.
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Eugene Page
Mission and
Second Street
Fred W. Strather
Deniston & Christensen
Great Northern plans permanent depot exhibit discussed
F W Graham traveling freight agent of the Great Northern meets Commercial club officials to push a permanent 14 by 18 foot exhibit building near the proposed depot. He will present the plan at the next general club meeting for consideration.
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F. W. Graham
Great Northern
Commercial Club
Great Northern Railway
Graham
Mr. Graham
Governor Hay declines Wenatchee visit over bridge concerns
Governor Hay replies via telegram that he cannot visit Wenatchee for some time. He says stories about the bridge do not worry him and will not injure the good people of Wenatchee or the bridge. Dr D W King had sent the prompt.
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Governor Hay
D. W. King
Wenatchee
River Rise Slowed by Cold as Levels Hit 34.05 Feet
The Columbia River’s climb eased due to cold weather with Saturday 8 am at 33 feet and this morning measuring 34.05 feet. Miss Lillian E. Sussex plans a music class offering piano and organ lessons at 24 South D Street or by calling 2014.
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Columbia River
Lillian E. Sussex
South _D street
Prisoners Enter Plea in State Superior Court Arraignments
A. L. Young pleaded guilty this morning in superior court for breaking into a house and stealing valuables and will be sentenced this week. McCormick and Dalton pleaded not guilty to stealing a suitcase of optical goods with M. C. Sorenson appointed to defend them. Oakes pleaded not guilty to an attempted rape of a child, with John F. Porter appointed to defend him due to poverty.
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A. L. Young
McCormick and Dalton
Grimshaw
M. C. Sorenson
Oakes
John F. Porter
Jack Smith Moves to Plant Orchard on Columbia River
Jack Smith, who sold his ten acre tract north of town, is installing a pumping plant and a five horsepower engine to power a triplex pump. The system delivers 200 gallons per minute to a 75 foot lift. The plant, started Friday, runs in 12 hour shifts using 12 gallons of distillate, at 13 cents per gallon.
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Jack Smith
Columbia River
City Grocery Wagon Collision On Wenatchee Avenue
A delivery team from City Grocery ran a wagon into J. H. Lebeck's wagon near Michel's music store and Schade Parshall, overturning it and breaking a rear wheel. Washington forecast is fair tonight and Tuesday with sunlit conditions.
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City Grocery
Wenatchee Avenue
Michel
Schade & Parshall
J. H. Lebeck
Thomas F. Cantwell
Fruit Growers Realty Company
Beai
Frank McCrea
Tigers of Tammany top Iceemen in twilight league tease
The Tigers of Tammany defeated the Iceemen at the baseball park in a lively Sunday match. Mordica Brown Armstrong pitched masterfully with Johnny Kling Sorenson backing behind the plate and Home Run Miller hitting two four baggers. Olds and Gillette stood out for the Icemen. The game spurred talk of a Twilight league to feature local firm teams playing from 6 pm until dark.
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Tigers
Tammany
Iceemen
Doc
Tammany Mordica Brown
Armstrong
Cannery
Johnny Kling Sorenson
Miller
Icemen
Olds
Gillette
Arnold
Hickies
Kemp
Dimeau
Sinclair
P. J. Robinson
Morris
M. Robinson
Lemmon
Mandeville Wharf Collapse Kills Ten. Seven Missing
In Mandeville Louisiana a wharf collapsed as 65 people rushed to board the excursion steamer Margaret. Ten are dead and seven remain missing. All victims are New Orleans residents. Residents and relatives left for Seattle and Chelan as replies arrive. several local travelers were noted at the time.
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Mandeville
Margaret
New Orleans
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Heath Vs. Watts
Vis City
Associated Press
St. Louis
Fred Mehrle
California
McCloud
Cal
McCloud River Lumber Company
Washington Weather
Washington
ICE Men
Fair Grounds
Tammany Sees
Icemen Ee
Louisiana
Frank Keller
Chelan
Thomas Gibson
Dr. Stevenson
Charlie Meyers
Guy Rodrick
Charles Becker
Ira Thomas
Mrs. Denniston
Claud Marsh
University of Washington
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