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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The Daily World editorial mocks anti prohibition rhetoric while predicting a Republican tilt in Kentucky and praising Taft. It references national political figures Fairbanks Cannon Knox Hughes and Uncle Sam and comments on campaign dynamics as conventions begin.
Mr. Clayton’s suggestion in yesterday’s World about untidy streets caused by weeds is praised as sensible. The item argues that untidy conditions are a common issue for growing municipalities and deserve public backing.
The Washington pioneers met in Seattle reflecting on frontier life and excluding members by choice. Wenatchee locals plan a reunion and praise pioneers who endured ox teams and westward journeys. The piece then critiques the Chester Thompson murder case trials and the Seattle Times editorial stance. It notes public weariness with sensationalism and calls for restraint in judging the legal process. It ends with ads for Huck & Fitch opticians, Wenatchee Bazaar and local jewelry and toy carts offerings.
The Seattle Times laments the 1900s Thompson murder of Judge Emory in his home. It condemns the acquittal on insanity, calls it a travesty of justice, and warns that Thompson is free to return to Seattle, posing a renewed threat to Emory’s widow and children.
H. M. Huck and H. A. Filch, well known Spokane jewelers, have moved to Wenatchee and opened a store at 17 place formerly used by E. V. Martin. They are manufacturing jewelers and gold and silversmiths and also experienced opticians with full equipment to serve customers.
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