Labor clash over Burke stance on Oriental question
Tacoma Labor Advocate attacks United States senatorial candidate Judge Thomas Burke over his position on Asiatic labor. The piece cites Burke’s Mongolian resolution passed by Seattle Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 1907, and discusses immigration treaty implications with Japan affecting Pacific coast trade and labor prospects.
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Organized Labor
Thomas Burke
United States
Burke
Tacoma
San Francisco
Japan
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific
Mount McKinley Summit Reached Twice by Local Party
Fairbanks Alaska June 10 Pete Anderson W R Taylor and Charles McGonnigle with Tom Lloyd say they climbed Mount McKinley to the summit on May 17 after accompanying Lloyd on the April ascent. They left camps along the route and verified the flag and staff remained intact for inspection by the Order of Pioneers of Alaska committee. Additional prospectors confirm the flag is visible from the foothills and from the Kuskokwim side.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Pete Anderson
W. R. Taylor
Charles McGonnigle
Tom Lloyd
Mount McKinley
Lloyd
Katishna
Northern Commercial Company
Kuskokawim
New Toll Stations Open in Big Bend Country
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph announces two new toll stations in the Big Bend wheat country. One sits at Nelson's place a ranch near Orondo on the Columbia River and the other at Moses Coulee between Waterville and Coulee City.
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Big Bend Wheat Country
Nelson’s Place
Orondo
Columbia Rier
Moses Coulee
Waterville
Coulee City
Gentle but prolonged quake felt across valley last night
San Jose reports a gentle but somewhat prolonged earthquake felt throughout the valley last night. No damage was reported and residents describe a lasting tremor without harm.
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San Jose
Cal
Railroads Agree on Advanced Freight Rates Date Set
Representatives from lines east of Chicago and north of the Ohio River met in Washington to decide that advanced freight rates should take effect August 1 pending the railroad bill. If the bill fails, a further postponement will be granted.
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Washington
Chicago
Ohio River
Firemen suffer seventh straight loss to Republics
The Republics defeated the Firemen 7 to 0 last night as the Firemen continue to struggle in games despite improving in practice. The Republics now lead the league in percentage and wins as the season progresses toward its close.
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Republics
Firemen
Republic
Water Eden tracts supply begins with new irrigation system
Water is turned into Eden tracts pipes today for the first time. The system uses underground pipes with hydrants at the upper ends of tree rows. Though installation is costly, expected savings from reduced seepage and evaporation should offset the initial expense.
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Eden Tracts
Steel boss predicts broad rise in living costs and wages
Chicago June 10 Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel predicts higher general living costs, a general wage increase and a rise in production costs for nearly all commodities in an interview yesterday.
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Elbert H. Gary
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Dedication of Tacoma High School Stadium Opens
Tacoma high school stadium on a cliff above the bay is dedicated amid a festival. A canyon amphitheatre inspired the design and $200000 was raised by subscriptions. Tickets at $10 granted lifetime seating. concrete seats hold 20000. A large field for athletics lies below. a military tournament is planned next month.
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Tacoma
Bowlby Expected Here in Wenatchee This Afternoon
State Highway Commissioner H. L. Bowlby arrives in Wenatchee from Spokane to inspect state and proposed roads in the area. He is joined by Samuel Hill and State Railroad Commissioner J. C. Lawrence, who attend the state grange meeting at Pullman. A decision on the Columbia river east west road location is promised in two to three weeks amid pressure to alter or keep the route. He will test the road in both local and eastern river routes during a personal inspection.
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H. L. Bowlby
Spokane
Spokane County
Samuel Hill
J. C. Lawrence
Pullman
State Grange
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Gellatly Declines Roosevelt Delegation Appointment
Mayor John A. Gellatly says he cannot accept the Roosevelt greeting appointment due to prior two month plans. He would instead recommend acting Gov. Howell if another delegate is needed, and he will be away on a lengthy auto tour through Oregon including Ellensburg North Yakima Goldendale Dallas Hood River Portland and Willamette Valley to Medford.
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John A. Gellatly
Roosevelt
New York
Daily World
Gov
Howell
Hospitality Wins Friends for City in Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee residents showcased hospitality by aiding two visiting East Coast families. L V Wells guided a distressed couple to enjoy the valley after a delayed train, sparking praise for Wenatchee. John A Gellatly helped an Easterner from Wisconsin, who admired the area and considered investing after a tour of local orchards. He wondered why Wenatchee hadn’t reached the East through advertising.
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Wenatchee
Spokane
No. 1
L. V. Wells
John A. Gellatly
Okanogan Avenue
Mr. Gellatly
Wisconsin
Western Union Telegraph Company Indicted for Bucket Shop Violations
The federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Western Union Telegraph company with 42 violations of the bucket shop law of March 11, 1909. The government alleges the firm aided bucket shops in the District of Columbia through telegraph wire and ticker operations. Several individuals were named in the indictment for conducting the shops.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
District of Columbia
Roosevelt voyage homeward from Southampton
Theodore Roosevelt and party depart Southampton aboard the Hamburg line steamer Kasserine Victoria with Mrs Roosevelt Ker mit and Ethel. They expect quarantine on the night of June 17 and plan to land in New York the following morning.
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Southampton
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Kermit, Ethel
Nicholas Longworth
New York
We Natchee Commercial Club Holds June Meeting
The We natchee Commercial club will hold its regular meeting Monday June 13 with reports from the publicity committee on summer and fall exhibits including East. A National Apple Show directive will be read and a rules vote considered. Dues are due at month start.
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Wenatchee Commercial Club
No Concert Tonight As Band Skips Practice
Conductor Simpson, covering for Louis Crollard, will not lead the band tonight due to lack of practice with only eight musicians attending last Monday. The public will be disappointed, and Simpson plans a new band on a different basis to develop fresh material.
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Simpson
Louis Crollard
Car Shortage Warns of West Coast Freight Crisis
James J. Hill, chairman of Great Northern, warned at a Chicago club gathering that a large western crop could trigger a freight blockade and severe shortages from Spokane to the northwest. He blamed unwarranted interference with railroads and said government injunctions against higher rates obscure the need for increased charges to maintain efficient service.
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Spokane
West
Northwest
James J. Hill
The
Great Northern
Chicago Club
Hill
County Sprinkler Spruces Wenatchee Thoroughfares
Stand pipes are being placed under County Commissioner Pitcher on North Wenatchee Avenue Springwater Avenue Washington Avenue and other principal Wenatchee arteries. The county road sprinkler has arrived and begun sprinkling the roads improving them substantially.
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Pitcher
Wenatchee Avenue
Springwater Avenue
Washington Avenue
Wenatchee
Designer from Sioux City visits Chelan area for fishing trip
Arthur Loft of Sioux City Iowa arrived for a short visit with D L Pratt of Chelan Butte Orchards. Loft designs small water crafts and travels the West for recreation. He plans a few days in Lake Chelan with Pratt, then a return to Wenatchee and a couple months on the Sound.
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Arthur Loft
Sioux City
Iowa
D. L. Pratt
Chelan Butte Orchards Company
Mr. Loft
Mr. Pratt
Lake Chelan
Wenatchee
Plague Found On Immigrant Ship Nippon Maru
Three cases of plague were found among Russian immigrants who arrived on the Nippon Maru in Honolulu. The outbreak occurred during immigration inspections and may lead to the quarantine of all Russians aboard. The arrival has intensified Hawaii sugar labor tensions with Siberian workers and sparked disputes with Russia over treatment and repatriation.
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Honolulu
Siberia
Hawaii
mid-Pacific
State Department
Yokohama
Washington
Sewer Roll Protests and Planned Bond Shifts
The city clerk’s office sees daily visitors to sewer assessment rolls as protests on sewer work escalate. Property owners back a full system while officials weigh extending sewer bonds to 10 years at 7 percent. Contractors Weisel and Foster prepare to start the big sewer contract soon, with another street improvement let on June 28.
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Okanogan Avenue
Grandview
Quick results from Commercial Club advertising drive
Secretary Coburn reports rapid responses to a state wide campaign. Postals ask members to share out of town Wenatchee contacts, seeking literature on Wenatchee. Minnesota leads in providing out of town addresses, with many responses from Minnesota members.
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Coburn
Commercial Club
Minnesota
Wenatchee
Japan Eyes Mexican Centennial Visit and Canal Talk
Dispatches from Central America indicate Japan plans a fleet visit to Mexico for the independence centennial. The move is viewed as a diplomatic stroke with rumors of envoys to Central American republics and potential Nicaragua canal treaty talks supported by English funds.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Central America
Japan
Nicaragua
England
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Burkes
Sound
Sena
Torial
Empire of Japan
MT. Mckinley
Pacific States Telephone Company
California
Eastern Railroads
Bowlby
Gellatly
ATLA
J. J. Hill
Lake
Chelan
TLE
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