Atkinson Acquitted After High-Profile Chelan Trial
A costy Chelan county case ends with a not guilty verdict after five days of trial and extra juries. Prince Atkinson, tried for June 8 1908 charges, freed from the charge as the jury split 10 to 2 on the first ballot.
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Chelan
Atkinson
Prince Atkinson
Earl Vachon
Mary Hanigsman
Pearl Smock
Vachon
Seattle
Thomas and
Parr
Kemp
R. S. Ludington
Wm. Gray
George W. Brisky
E. M. Carpenter
J. F. Beezely
M. McGreal
A. L. Mitchell
B. L. Sutherland
Charles Scofield
M. R. Carlson
I. N. Faulkner
B. R. Clarke
Bert Knowles
Senator Holm Hears Opposition at Special Session
In a message Holm says he will oppose business beyond urgent matters for which the special session was called. If his view fails to gain majority support, he plans to introduce legislation aligned with his constituents' interests.
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R. F. Holm
Fire Stock Sheds Incident Prep Arrests
Officer Hauser arrested a hobo near the Great Northern track stock sheds after finding a fire built while the man slept. Windy conditions increased fire risk. The man and a common drunk were taken for hearings this afternoon.
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Hauser
Great Northern Track
Realty men look ing for trouble in Wenatchee boast
A Daily World reporter encounters Ed Russell in a Wenatchee real estate office where he proclaims plans to form a real estate baseball team and challenges the newspaper fraternity to a game. The journalist escapes the scene, while volunteers rally behind a possible newspaper reply.
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Daily World
Ed. Russell
Wenatchee
Bridge inspection by state officials in Columbian River span
State Highway Commissioner J M Snow and Engineer Bowman conducted a daylong inspection of the Columbian river bridge with Treasurer Lewis and Auditor Claussen joining. Dave Shattuck provided insight as the board evaluated the bridge’s permanent construction and expected a decision in the next few days.
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Daily World
J. M. Snow
Bowman
Columbian River
Lewis
Claussen
Dave Shattuck
Ball Games Tomorrow Prompt Wenatchee Leavenworth Series
Two games are set for tomorrow afternoon. The Wenatchee and Leavenworth match at 2 30, the fourth in their series with Wenatchee leading two of three. A five inning ICEMEN versus Firemen game follows, both teams showing promise on the diamond.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Icemen
Firemen
Chauncey George Returns Home From Pullman College
Chauncey George came home yesterday from Pullman college, resuming residence in his hometown after completing studies there.
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Chauncey George
Pullman College
New Rapid Fire Gun To Be Used Against Balloons
United States army experts will test a new automatic rapid fire field gun, the McClean Lissak gun, for balloon defense. Invented by D S N McClean and Lt Col Lissak, it comes in three sizes and fires 150 shots per minute. Mounted on a light electric truck, it can reach three miles and be elevated to strike balloons at varying altitudes.
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United States Army
McClean-Lissak
D. S. N. McClean
Lissak
United States Ordnance Department
Chelan county A Y P E exhibit gains attention in Seattle
Sec D N Gellatly of the Chelan county A Y P E exhibit returned from Seattle reporting a very attractive display that highlights fine fruit. He notes the Chelanore section and grasses and grains will be added later. Gellatly will stay several days before returning. J D Moore injured this morning at the Halbert Webber building project on Orondo and Wenatchee Avenues and taken to Dr Blake for treatment.
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D. N. Gellatly
Commercial Club
Seattle
Chelan County A.Y.P. EB
Gellatly
Chelan County
J. D. Moore
Halbert & Webber
Orondo and
Wenatchee Avenues
Dr. Blake
Jury was seated in State vs Oakes trial
A jury was secured last night in the case of the State vs S E Oakes charged with attempted rape on the daughter of J E Throw. The jury includes A A Brooks J R Campbell L C Sage B F Anderson Dave Morgan F L Cooley W H Hauser C W Penrod L M Campbell George W Watter and W B Morse. The defense is J E Porter with state attorney Kemp presenting the prosecution. The state finished its testimony and the case was to be given to the jury this afternoon. Miller goes to Douglas County. Dr S T Miller assistant state veterinarian was ordered to inspect horses at Warden Washington in Douglas county. Wm Ask went to Cashmere on business yesterday.
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Prince Atkinson
Pearl Smock
Mary Hanigsman
Atkinson
Kemp
Thomas
S. E. Oakes
J. E. Throw
A. A. Brooks
J. R. Campbell
L. C. Sage
B. F. Anderson
Dave Morgan
F. L. Cooley
W. H. Hauser
C. W. Penrod
L. M. Campbell
George W. Watter
W. B. Morse
J. E. Porter
S. T. Miller
S. P. Nelson
Warden, Wash
Douglas County
Wenatchee Commercial Club Appeals For Exposition Fund
A committee formed at the Commercial club meeting plans to advertise Wenatchee valley at the A Y P exposition and attract visitors. They will employ a guide on the fair grounds from July 15 to October 16, offer a free valley ride, hire buses, and raise at least 1000 to cover campaign costs.
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Commercial Club
Wenatchee Valley
A.Y.P
Chelan County
Geo. R. Fisher
Wenatchee Commercial Club
Governor names five for Columbia River Improvement Commission
Governor M. E. Hay appointed five representative men to the Columbia River Improvement Commission. Appointees are J. B. Valentine of Bridgeport S A W Anderson of Addy Capt Fred McDermott of Wenatchee W W Bryant of Addy and Herman Corneil of Bridgeport. They are selected to oversee opening the river to navigation between Bridgeport and Kettle Falls following a 50 000 appropriation by the last legislature.
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Columbia River
M. E. Hay
Columbia River Improvement Commission
Columbia
Bridgeport
Kettle Falls
Olympia
J. B. Valentine
A. W. Anderson
Addy
Old settlers picnic draws crowds at Monitor grounds
The Chelan county old settlers association hosts a two day picnic at Monitor grounds with Cashmere and Wenatchee bands. Grounds improved with cleared underbrush leveled and sprinkled no dust. Free coffee beans and bread, tents for rest and childcare, and a special program planned for tomorrow drawing wide county representation.
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Monitor
Cashmere
Chelan County
Old Settlers Association
Chelan
Entiat
Malaga
Delegates to W R C Convention Leave for Tacoma
A group of seven delegates will depart in the morning for the W R C state convention in Tacoma on June 21 and 22. The travelers include Mrs. Cora B. Baker Hattie Gray Dora Farrin Loretta Wenner Blendena McEldowney F T Olds and Mrs. B C Towne. After the convention they will visit Seattle for the A Y P exposition.
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Tacoma
Cora B. Baker
Hattie Gray
Dora Farrin
Loretta Wenner
Blendena McEldowney
F. T. Olds
B. C. Towne
Seattle
Waterville Edges Dryers in 9 7 Tight Contest
Waterville defeated the Dryers of Tacoma 9 to 7 in a close game. The teams plan further matchups this afternoon and tomorrow.
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Waterville
Dryers
Tacoma
River rises modestly as gauge shows 39.01 feet
Water level climbed by about one inch overnight and stood at 39.01 feet today. Officials monitor flood risk as river crests near key crossings. Residents near low-lying areas prepare sandbags and safety measures.
Local option petition seeks special election to keep city dry
A petition circulates for signatures to require a special local option election. If 30 percent of voters from the last general election sign, the council must set August 2 for a vote. otherwise the city becomes dry September 1. Mayor Gellatly supports a dry city.
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Gellatly
PUMPING PROJECT NEAR TRINIDAD TO irrigate 850 acres
North Yakima plans a pumping plant across the Columbia from Trinidad to water 850 acres owned by Columbia Fruit Lands. J B Ernsdorff and J O Greenway returned with field data for power, pumping and distribution. steam or electricity will be used with two levels at 65 and 125 feet. Stockholders Dr George Sloan and others visited Trinidad and hailed prospects.
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Yakima
Columbia River
Trinidad
Great Northern
Yakima Republic
Columbia Fruit Lands Company
J. B. Ernsdorff
J. O. Greenway
Firman Buys Clarke Cox Residence On Orondo Avenue
W A Firman purchased a house and three lots on Orondo avenue from Clarke Cox for 2290 dollars. He plans to move into the new property.
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W. A. Firman
Clarke Cox
Orondo Avenue
Thayer Littlefield Returns Home From Pullman College
Thayer Littlefield came back home this afternoon after spending the previous year attending Pullman college.
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Thayer Littlefield
Pullman College
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Columbia River Bridge
Seattle Fair
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E. Oakes
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GOV. AY Names Commission
Upper
W. R. C. Convention
River
OGAL
Disapprov
Company
North Yakima Company
George Sloan
Thomas Tetreau
J. F. Scott
A. D. Sloan
C. R. Donovan
Ellensburg
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