Murder in Leavenworth Ends in Death
Special to the Daily World Leavenworth June 8 William Davis fatally shot John Magee in a local saloon after entering intoxicated and firing a pistol when Magee was attacked. Davis fled to Wenatchee then Cashmere, with Deputy Dubois escorting him for charges of carrying a concealed weapon. Magee, a Seattle contractor, died at 11:15 this morning.
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Daily World
Leavenworth
William Davis
Magee
Davis
Wenatchee
Cashmere
Dubois
Palmer
Simmons
Crass
Seattle
John Magee
Dust Spray Praised by Veteran Orchardist Farwell
George Farwell, longtime county fruit inspector and noted valley grower, told the Daily World editor that dust sprays offer superior insect control. He argued fine dust particles deliver poison directly to pests while preserving fruit quality and reducing burden on growers.
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George Farwell
Daily World
Farwell
Dust Sprays Prove Best For Pest Control In Field
A horticultural note favors dust spraying over liquid sprays to combat fuzz pests. Dust outfits cost far less than liquid systems, with prices from 35 to 75 dollars versus 300 to 400 dollars for liquid spray. The piece argues dust penetrates better, avoids runoff, and yields satisfactory results.
Seattle Couple Weds in Wenatchee Society Circle
Yesterday in Seattle Samuel R Sumner and Miss Maud Hayden joined in marriage. The groom, a prominent local lawyer, has helped Wenatchee grow as city clerk. They plan to reside in Wenatchee after June 15 at the groom’s mother's Chelan avenue home. The bride, formerly of Iowa, is a Stevens school teacher.
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Seattle
Samuel R. Sumner
Maud Hayden
Stevens
Wenatchee
Chelan Avenue
Iowa
New Store Construction Contract Awarded in City
The Ellis-Forde Co. awarded the erection contract to Wilson Bros. of Wenatchee. Geo. H. Ellis Jr. and Mr. Wilson inspected the site on Wednesday and toured F. W. Schmitten Co.'s mill with Frank Palmer. Palmer said the lumber supply is secured and part already sawed, describing the project as exceptionally fine.
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Ellis-Forde Co
Wilson Bros
Wenatchee
Geo. H. Ellis, Jr
Wilson
Frank Palmer
F. W. Schmitten & Co
Palmer
Cashmere Record
Japan’s government wary of U S over San Francisco riots
Washington reports irritation in Japan at what it calls petty crimes and insults in San Francisco. Officials note U S courtesy toward Japan and fear misreading of federal tolerance as weakness, amid minor incidents in the riot-paralyzed city.
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United States
Washington
Tokio
Japan
State Department
San Francisco
China
Count Okuma
Get New Tram
A movement began last spring by local capitalists to build a six mile tramway from the Douglas county river hill to Brewster to haul wheat for flour. Promoters expect to raise about $60,000 and plan a flour mill and grain elevator at Brewster with the tram running by next spring.
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Douglas County
Dyer
Brewster
Brewster Herald
Attic Theater Presents Linwood May Cast on June 10
Wenatchee patrons will witness the Brandon company in Linwood a powerful military drama. The work blends pathos tears thrills and laughter with a beautiful heart story and dramatic intensity sure to captivate audiences from start to finish.
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Wenatchee’ Theater
Linwood
Iis
Brandon
Tourist Club Meets for Literary and Musical Afternoon
Mrs. Loving hosted the Tourist club at her home with about twenty members present. A literary and musical program followed by a three course luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Blake, Mrs. I. J. Bailey, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Coburn, Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. C. M. Denniston, Mrs. Manham, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Meyr, Mrs. Crill, Mrs. Merriam, Mrs. Sterns, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. L. V. Wells, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Belser, and Mrs. Mooney. Next Tuesday Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Bailey will host a shower for Miss Patricia Collier.
Married and Gone Yesterday United in Leavenworth
Justice Palmer united C. I. Williams and Lizzie Houck in marriage. The couple left for Leavenworth on the next train after the ceremony.
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Justice Palmer
Leavenworth
C. I. Williams l
Lizzie Houck
Seattle forest official defends new Washington reserves
D B Sheller, forest superintendent of the Yakima division, travels to Tacoma for a Knights Templar convention. He argues the newly created Washington forest reserves benefit cattlemen and irrigation farmers, with grazing allowed and watersheds protecting Hassiern irrigation properties. he sees no just complaint from lumbermen and cites a 1906 bill he helped origin from as still effective.
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Seattle
D. B. Sheller
Yakima
Washington Forest Reserve
Washington National Forest
Tacoma
Knights Templar
Sheller
Wenatchee
Rainier Grand
Washington
Forest Service
Congress
Farewell Frolic for Frank Dallam Before Marriage
Eight sympathizing friends held a farewell supper for Frank Dallam at the Chewawa Cafe as he prepares to wed Miss Laura Hackleman of Albany Oregon on June 12. Guests included Bill Grimshaw and others. a graphophone played mournful tunes while the menu featured a formal dinner and later stogies and novelty items from Pogue Drag Co.
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Frank Dallam
Chewawa
Dallam
Albany
Oregon
Laura Hackleman
Bill Grimshaw
Baldy Stocker
Geo. H. Ellis, Jr
Ruf Woods
Weeks
Fred Simpich
Edmond Preere
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Sam
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Normandie
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Pogue Drag. Co
Orondo Avenue
Wenatchee Ave
Arthur Gunn
Sunnyslope
M. W. Nelson
Poplar Street
Mission and
Clark Streets
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A. J. Linville Co
H. Chapman
Crystal Spring Fruit Land
Crystal Spring
Entiat Valley
Frank E. Knapp
Entiat
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Wenatchee Miling Company
Wenatchee, Washington
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
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