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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
Attorneys statewide scrutinize the 1909 session law section on grafting, deeming it sweeping and open to broad interpretation. A local practitioner warns literal application could curb routine petitioning and technical pleading, affecting pardons and legal representations.
Leavenworth 15 Comin plays on local diamond next Sunday as the Leavenworth ball team visits for the fourth game in the series. The local club has won two of the first three games and recent strength improvements suggest a fast, competitive contest ahead.
The Met valley reports only one death from disease in a year for about 5,000 residents, with two additional deaths from accidents. One physician, Dr. J. B. Couche of Twisp, also runs a drug store, fruit ranch, and pursues mining to fill time. The region is praised for its healthiness and appealing atmosphere.
Waterville hosts a baseball carnival with mixed attendance as Dryers from Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia visit. Saturday’s game ended 2 to 1 for the Dryers, Sunday 10 to 1 for Waterville, Monday 13 to 1 for Tacoma, Tuesday 8 to 3 for Waterville, and yesterday 2 to 1 for Waterville. Daily games planned all week.
Conservative apple dealers estimate the crop will exceed last year by over 2000 cars. The statewide crop is expected to be similar to last year, Colorado to be very large, California slightly below. Figures trusted by dealers for eastward houses are listed.
The forecast from the Associated Press notes fair conditions in Washington tonight and continuing into Friday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with no precipitation indicated.
A 25 year old man, possibly W Clarke or Roy Lockwood, died after riding the blind baggage on No 2 near the Cascade tunnel. Memorandum books show work for Grant Smith Co and Lillyman Renard. he had no known relatives and was buried in Leavenworth.
On June 17 near Bjerke island the British steamer Northburg was fired on by a Russian torpedo boat for approaching the bay where Emperors Nicholas and William were to meet. A pipe was pierced and a crewman wounded, highlighting security concerns. The German yacht Hohenzollern then ferried Emperor William to join Nicholas aboard. All ships were dressed and manned as they met.
Vancouver edged Spokane 5 to 4 while Seattle beat Portland 6 to 3. Aberdeen defeated Tacoma 3 to 2 and Vernon beat Sacramento 7 to 6. Oakland topped Los Angeles 2 to 0 and San Francisco won 5 to 0 against Portland. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 5 to 4 and Washington beat St. Louis 3 to 2. Chicago downed Boston 6 to 4 and Cleveland beat New York 4 to 3. Railroad Engineer Dying: Seattle report notes H F Baldwin chief engineer of the Oregon and Washington railroad found dead in bed of apoplexy.
Senator Jones forwards a Wenatchee Commercial Club resolution on deepening the Okanogan river for navigation. A letter from W L Jones explains board procedures and invites additional written facts or statements before the board of engineers in San Francisco reviews the survey and routes recommendation to Washington.
Dayton, Ohio marks two day tribute to the Wright brothers with a dawn rally and cannon, bells, and a parade. Wilbur and Orville Wright lead a procession with Katherine Wright and family as a pageant chronicles Dayton’s aviation legacy. The main event tomorrow will be government medals from national, state, and city authorities.
The Moscow cadets, 175 strong, will arrive about 6 30 this evening on the Great Northern line for a one hour visit. They travel in uniform and will be entertained by Methodist church ladies in the church basement before sightseeing and dinner in town.
Coroner Saunders investigated the death of John Moon found in his father's wheat field. The boy aged with a habit of hunting ground hogs using a four foot staff may have been bitten by a rattlesnake while reaching into a hole. He wandered before collapsing. body buried at the Dunkard church on the Moon place. The Moon family, early settlers, is well known in the area.
The Prince Atkinson case dominated yesterday with the state presenting evidence for most of the day and portions of this forenoon. The defense is expected to take less time, and a jury verdict may be reached this evening. The docket follows with the state versus 8 E Oakes for attempted rape. A Methodist church dinner is anticipated this evening as a community note.
A local charity ballground game between Tammany club and Wenatchee Fire Department featured festive decor and crowd energy. Tammany won 4 to 3 after a spirited rally, with standout plays by Mike Anderson, a double by Throw, and trainer Tony Tsuni praised for conditioning. Percy Scheble attended as a notable spectator while W. S. Gehr served as official scorer.
McClimans Bros of Cashmere won the state highway board contract for the Stevens county division of state road No 2. The award is a large project that will occupy the remainder of the year.
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