Simmons Will Pay Poll Tax
The Wenatchee city vs W T Simmons case on enforcing the poll tax ordinance moved to trial with a venue change dispute. Attorneys for Simmons filed a second change of venue motion, overruled, leading to a judgment by Simmons and plans for appeal to the Superior Court or Supreme Court. The city council has instructed the city attorney to sue others refusing to pay the tax, with more suits possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
W. T. Simmons
Justice of the Peace
Sam R. Sumner
Palmer
Martin & Barrows
State of Washington
Martin
Simmons
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of the State
New Insurance Laws Change Policy Requirements
The new insurance law, now in effect, requires life insurance firms to have 100000 in stock with 50000 paid up, another 50000 due within a year, and forces policy disclosures of a company’s financial standing. Health and accident firms get a 30 day redemption window for late premiums, replacing cancellation. Also notes real estate transfers by local firms and residents.
New City Pump Starts Trial Amid Water Shortage
The city’s new pumping plant ran for about nine hours in a trial test but needs lining up before approval. The wooden connecting pipe is being soaked to enable water flow within days, while water regulations stay in force until the plant proves satisfactory. The water committee and city engineer meet with City Attorney Crollard to finalize a power contract for the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherburne
Water Committee
Crollard
Strahorn backs big land project in Snake River valley
Robert E. Strahorn, president of the North Coast railroad, allies with R. J. Dawson and P. A. Devers to irrigate 20,000 acres near Pasco. Four companies form Pasco Fruit Lands and Pasco Reclamation with $860,000 capital to develop irrigation aided by Northwest Light and Power power lines from Nachez and North Yakima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Strahorn
North Coast Railroad
Snake River
Pasco
Mr. Strahorn
Pasco Fruit Lands
Capital
Pasco Reclamation Company
Avenex Company
Strahorn
R. J. Dawson
Spokane
P. A. Devers
Portland
Northwest Light and Power Company
Nachez
North Yakima
Kennewick
Sunnyside
Leavenworth Movie Show Impresses Local Crowd
Frank Demere and R. Ritz of the Gem theatre presented a moving picture show in Leavenworth last night. A packed house enjoyed the entertainment, while John Walsh traveled to Chelan on business and A. Saxs returned home after spending the winter in Ellensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Demere
R. Ritz
Gem Theatre
Leavenworth
John Walsh
Chelan
A. Saxs
Eliensburg
Methow valley excursion draws eastern buyers and Chelan Fourth plans
The Sunday boat carried eastern buyers including C. D. Risser to the Methow valley to explore apple ranch investments and hear local prospects. Chelan hosts a big July Fourth celebration with games, fireworks, and a potential Wenatchee match, aided by liberal boat rates from Wenatchee to Chelan Falls and special round trips.
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Methow Valley
C. D. Risser
Waterville
Mr. Risser
Washington Investments
Apple Ranch
Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Company
Wenatchee
Chelan Falls
Chelan
Lake City
Lake Chelan
Moscow College Cadets Visit on Last Minute Feed Plan
W. S. Weber of the Great Northern travels to Moscow Idaho state college cadets for a 175 student feeding arrangement in the city. The group arrived from Seattle for an exposition trip and will parade and seek a dinner in town during their brief visit. Weber succeeds Edward Furniss as traveling freight agent after Furniss sustained fatal injuries in a Spokane Falls Railway accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Weber
Great Northern Railway
Moscow
Idaho
State University
Great Northern
Seattle
Weber
Edward Furniss
Furniss
Spokane Falls
Turkish Massacres Confirmed by Turkish Consul Report
One of Turkey’s foreign consuls, arriving at Tarsus after touring April massacre sites, confirms appalling details. He says two thousand laborers were shot down like rabbits at Pamladieh and in surrounding fields, their bodies left where they were working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Tarsus
Pamadieh
New Jury Law Expands Exemptions From Service
The new jury law, effective last week, requires jurors to be taxpayers who can speak English and be of sound mind. It also excludes physicians, army officers, attorneys, school teachers, police and fire department members, and citizens over 61 from jury duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Police and Fire Departments
Real estate activity slow as locals expect August revival
Real estate men report slower transfers of land across the city with July and August typically dull. Farmers in the east are busy, while some fear light crops have dampened sentiment. Activity is expected to rebound as fair season ends and people return.
Chelan Apple Emerges From Chelan Origin For Future Growth
The C. & O. Nursery reports about 5,000 young Chelan apple trees this year not for sale now, with many more expected next year. J. R. Snyder predicts it could become the world’s best selling variety in ten years. The fruit is rich yellow with a blush, storaged in good condition, and shows early strong production. The Chelan line traces to Old John’s seeds planted near Chelan from Bellflower stock. Last year the tree yielded 18 boxes, the year before 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & O. Nursery Company
J. R. Snyder
Nursery Company
John
Walla Walla
Chelan
Okanogan Residents Call for River Improvement Study
Okanogan county residents protest the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors refusal to deepen the Okanogan river channel. They passed a resolution dated June 11, 1909 asking the river’s improvement from the mouth to McLaughlan's canyon, about 40 miles, be further investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okanogan County
Board of Engineers
Okanogan River
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Okanogan, Wash
United States Engineer's Office
Congress
Okanagan River
McLaughlan’s Canyon
High Hog Prices Set June Record at Union Stock Yards
Chicago June 14 hog market records the highest June price since 1882 with top hogs selling for 8 dollars per hundred pounds as receipts remain light. The peak reflects tight supply and strong demand sustaining pork futures and cash trade in the Union Stock Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Wenatchee Beats Leavenworth In Close Game
The Wenatchee ball team defeated Leavenworth 30 to 7 in a tightly contested afternoon clash. The result honors Wenatchee’s offense and Leavenworth’s defense despite the lopsided final margin in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Cattle Herd to Cross Bridge Amid Claims of Unsafe Route
Will Little of the Little-Wetsel Co. received a telegram from North Yakima manager Hepton claiming Wenatchee bridge unsafe for cattle. Little denied the report, asserting the bridge is safe. The Coffin-Babcock company plans to move 2,000 cattle from Moses Coulee to Colockum ranch, with 20,000 sheep elsewhere, aiming to cross Wilson Creek area next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Little
Little-Wetsel Company
P. Hepton
Coffin-Babcock Company
North Yakima
Wilson Creek
Wenatchee Bridge
Little
Little-Wetse) Co
Mr. Hepton
Moses Coulee
Colockum
Mr.Little
Drumheller Bros
Walla Wall
Columbia River
Lipton May Challenge For Cup
Belfast June 14 Sir Thomas Lipton says he will not compete under past conditions for the American Cup. He would accept the Americans’ universal rule and challenge, but not under the fifty to sixty year old rules, noting Europeans would call it a pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Thomas Lipton
Europe
Boy Found Dead in Field Near Moon Farm
E. E. Bruce of Southside notified Dr Saunders and county coroner that John Moon found his neighbor's boy dying in a field. No cause given. The boy left home Friday and was known to run away. Moon is a longtime local resident about 40 miles east. Fair Weather. Washington forecast: fair tonight and tomorrow.
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E. E. Bruce
Southside
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Sumner
Will
Grace
Sold Orchard Home
Wm. Aley
Spokane and
Cascade Streets
E. A. Hall
Fruit Growers Realty Company
Fred Fuery
David Keith
Terday
Snake River Valley
Messrs
Colbert
Elliott
Wenatchee Valley
Methow Canal Co
Mr. Elliott
Washington
Bridgeport
Okanogan
G. N
U.S
ASK
Lipton
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