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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
On the eve of the Republican national convention a steel price reduction is announced amid platform talks on tariff. The move is noted with wary comparison to past political tricks, invoking Bret Harte’s line about dark ways.
The editorial argues for federal supervision and control of securities issued by interstate corporations, especially railroads. It cites President Roosevelt's calls and contends Congress has failed to act, urging the national convention to resist railroad influence and back strong regulation to stabilize the stock market and protect buyers.
The speech delivered in Bellingham yesterday marks Mead as an able leader among progressive state executives. It highlights Washington's forward legislation, including railroad and tax reforms, election law, and local option, framing public interest over private gain and urging continued progress.
Classified note lists rates for insertions at five cents per line with five average words per line. It mentions special rates for ads running a week or longer. The quoted dialogue indicates a personal conversation about plans to return home tomorrow night.
Editorial denounces sympathy for Chester Thompson and crime apologists. It argues for strict punishment, condemns sentimentalists and crime idolaters, and praises citizens who uphold law to deter crime and protect society.
The Seattle Times warns that advocating vengeance against Chester Thompson would invite long lasting disgrace to Seattle and Washington. The Spokesman-Review notes many oppose the jury verdict but condemns the idea of lynching the mentally troubled youth as worse than the crime.
The Cashmere Record notes broad county support for E. C. Bowersox in his bid for a second term as county superintendent of schools. Voters see him as capable and experienced, promising continued valuable service and satisfied school needs.
A nervous suitor confesses a long hesitation to Margaret. She counters with a blunt, humorous reply about shaving it off. The scene closes with a quirky note about dandy rubber go carts offered for nine dollars at the Wenatchee Bazaar.
Advert reads that a sprain will normally lay a person up for a month or more but with Chamberlain's Liniment and careful use a cure may come in under a week. It praises the liniment as remarkable for sprains bruises and rheumatism and urges trial with dealers selling it. Also advertises a Genuine American Watch in a gold filled case for $6.50 at Thomas' the Jeweler's and a note to try Egg drinks the Palme' to.
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