Davis in Chelan court for first degree murder
W L Davis a tall Kentucky man stands trial in Justice Palmer's court for the June 7 shooting death of John McGee at Smith's saloon in Leavenworth. Prosecutor Crass reads the charge and Davis, unrepresented, remains mute as deputies recount the attack and arrest. The case moves to the July 15 term with court appointed counsel if needed.
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Kentucky
W W. L. Davis
John McGee
Justice Palmer
W Webb
Ferguson
Crass
Davis
Palmer
McGee Shot in Envy as Seattle Contractor Dies
John McGee, a Seattle contractor, was killed by W L Davis of Leavenworth. His last words to his wife spoke of returning home June 8 and enjoying strawberries. McGee, 43, had just finished building homes in Leavenworth and planned to return to Seattle. The widow and two daughters expressed forgiveness toward the killer, who the family suspects acted from madness. Funeral services were held at 2:20 pm with A O U W involvement.
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Mr. Avaro
Leavenworth
W. L. Davis
Davis
John McGee
McGee
Lloyd Bellville
Bellville
Mr. Cross
Mr. Avardo
Seattle
G. W. Smith
Fred Harper
Roy Kringell
Green Lake Boulevard
Seattle Times
Floods Drench Wenatchee as Rain Stays Brief
The rain wets Wenatchee overnight washing out the dust and umbrellas appear in streets. Heat indices drop but are expected to rise again toward the century mark by late summer as campers return after September first.
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Wenatchee
Gosling
Iowa
Les Campers
Pollard Receives 30 Day Jail Term and 100 Dollar Fine
William Pollard of Harlin Meat Company was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Justice Palmer. The speedy trial followed Pollard's arrest after a drunken theater denial and a scuffle with Marshal Ferguson during which Pollard attempted to draw a pistol.
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William Pollard
Harlin Meat Company
Justice Palmer
Marshal Ferguson
Pollard
Ferguson
Palmer
van Landinghamy
Simmons
Brandon Players Open in Wenatchee With Linwood Drama
A fair sized audience greeted Brandon's company in Wenatchee for opening night as Linwood, a military drama of the 1860s, impressed with action and chivalry of the old south. Specialties between acts honored Mr. Smith's clever performance. Tonight Ruined Lives is scheduled, and producers promise a smoother show after delays for costumes hampered last night.
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Brandon
Wenatchee
Jubilee in June Celebrates Lincoln County Pioneer Group
Invitations arrive for a three day celebration by the Lincoln County Pioneer and Historical Association. The old timers group meets at Crab Creek on June 18 19 and 20 for its fifth annual picnic.
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Lincoln County
Train Schedule Adjustment Delays Westbound G N Train
The G N westbound Number 1 passenger is one hour late, now due in Wenatchee at 1 PM instead of noon. Passengers may eat lunch here before continuing to Peshastin or Seattle. The delay affects today’s run by one hour.
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W. L. Davis
Davis
Tam
Nothisz
G. N
Wenatchee
Peshastin
Seattle
Protracted Session At Weshee Masonic Lodge No 22
Members and visiting Masons remained in long session at St The Weshee Lodge No 22 with work likely to continue past midnight. A Royal Arch degree is being conferred on a lengthy list of 25 or 39 members.
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Weshee
Surveyors establish camp above Wilsons lime kiln near town
Travelers report the G N surveyors have set up three large tents about seven miles above town near the Wilson brothers lime kiln. The party includes engineers and red men and is engaged in cross section work indicating preliminary work is complete and surveying is moving to business.
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G. N
Wilson Brothers
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Frank Avaro
Bar-Tenders
Mr. Booth
Mr. Platt
Jack Smith
Mr. Crass
Magee
Orondo Avenue
Wenatchee Ave
Arthur Guin
Sunnyslope
M. W. Nelson
Poplar Street
Crystal Spring Fruit Land
Crystal Spring
Entiat Valley
Frank E. Knapp
Entiat
Wash
Nero
Black Hawk
Castle Rock
George H. Farwell
Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee Valley
Madge Cushing
Mabel Beezley
Cashmere
Clara Belle Amos
Mayme Treadwell
Annie Davis
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