Grant County Set For Special Election After AG Ruling
Wilson Creek June 12 The Attorney General Bell ruling creates a Douglas County vacancy as Grant county gains representation in the statehouse. Governor Hay calls a June 19 special election to fill the seat. Citizens urge an independent candidate unaligned to party, with Democrats and Republicans united against F T Campbell. A J O Larey calls June 12 Republican precincts to nominate a candidate and pledged support for a clean administration.
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Bell
Grant County
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M. E. Hay
Wilson Greek
F. T. Campbell
Douglas County
Campbell
Ephrata
A. J. O’larey
Republican Central Committee
Hay
Wenatchee Apples Spark Statewide Debate on Honesty
Douglas County Press objects to Wenatchee World remarks accusing other counties of stealing apples. The letter argues Washington’s apple reputation rests with many counties including Yakima and Douglas, not Wenatchee alone. It defends Douglass and Waterville, urging unity and an end to disparaging claims.
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Douglas County Press
Waterville
A.Y.P
Yakima
Douglas County
Brooklyn Wife Admits Thefts To Keep Husband's Love
Mrs Mary E Gill of Brooklyn says she stole fine clothes from dry goods stores to keep her husband from admiring others She used rich dresses though they were unaffordable Police found silks laces and fineries on her He would still love her even in rags Judge Palmer ruled in the Heath Watts case awarding Watts $1 damages and the $40 costs Heath had sold a horse for 120 with a guarantee Watts paid 60 and would pay the rest but the horse proved vicious Watts retains possession with Heath liable for costs Attorneys cited include Martin Barrows for Heath and S D Griffith for Watts
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New York
Sing Sing
Mary E. Gill
Brooklyn
Mrs. Gill
Palmer
F. D. Heath
George Watts
Watts
Heath
Martin & Barrows
S. D. Griffith
George Grey Sustains Leg Injury Over Coffee
George Grey broke his leg while kicking a door yesterday after failing to obtain Folger's Golden Gate Coffee. No further details provided.
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George Grey
Folger
Golden Gate
Leavenworth to Host Return Game With Dryers
The Leavenworth team will host a return ball game tomorrow afternoon after Tacoma Dryers touring through town on their way to Waterville for five games. Weekend plans hint at more games with the Dryers after Waterville events. Sunday school programs include a Children's Day service and an offering to fund new sunday schools. Services feature Rev. W. S. Holt and a Gideon study. Ladies' Aid hosts on June 16 with comforter knotting and sewing needs.
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Waterville Boys
Wenatchee
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Gideon
Christian Endeavor
Frances Willard
Ira Collier
Crowl
Lodge
Duff
Antlers Club Hall Greetings This Week
The Antlers club meets at the hall with sessions Sunday at 11 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m. The upcoming Sunday discussion is titled God the Preserver of Man.
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Antlers Club
God the Preserver of Man
Varnish On Chair Triggers Suit By Miss Morey
Miss M A Morey of Seattle sues a Tacoma hotel for the cost of a gown and a dress for mental anguish after she could not separate herself from a chair varnished with a liberal coat. The incident occurred June 12 and is reported by the Associated Press.
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Tacoma
Seattle Woman Sues Tacoma Hotel Over Damaged Gown
Miss J A Morey of Seattle sues the Tacoma hotel for damages to her gown plus 48 for mental anguish after an unwitting seating incident May 12. She was in the hotel lobby for a wedding when a chair clung to her, causing embarrassment and a ruined gown.
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J . A. Morey
Seattle
Tacoma
Miss Morey
Dealers of San Francisco in bitter price dispute
In San Francisco on June 12 Australian coal prices were cut by wholesalers from 9 to 50 a ton amid a feud between the Western Goar Company and the Pacific Coal Company. The Pacific firm slashed prices and retailers are expected to follow by reducing from 12 to 10. The wholesalers say the move aims to spur summer trade and is tied to the dispute between the two coal houses.
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San Francisco
Western Goar Company
Pacific Coal Company
Prices fall as import coal costs drop
Reduced import costs lower coal prices, aiding production costs and consumer prices. Key implication shifts: suppliers gain margins while buyers benefit from cheaper energy inputs amid ongoing market adjustments.
Railway pays for Wenatchee National Forest damage
Great Northern Railway compensated the government for damage to Wenatchee National Forest in 1908 amounting to just over 2300 dollars. The loss occurred along the Leavenworth to tunnel line where engines set fires, affecting merchantable timber and young growth. This may be the first case of a railroad paying for forest damage.
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Sylvester
Great Northern Railway Company
Wenatchee National Forest
Leavenworth
Cleator
National Forest
Echo
Mercers Depart for Wenatchee to Build New Home
Mr and Mrs Mercer left for Wenatchee last week and plan to settle there this fall. They had made their home here for several years and left many friends reluctant to see them go.
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Mrs. Mercer
Wenatchee
Echo
Leavenworth
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Wenatchee, Wash
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