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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
4
The Wenatchee Daily World lists subscription options with annual and semiannual mail rates and a carrier delivery rate per week. The notice appears under the publication’s masthead with editor and advertising details for Wenatchee, Washington.
Saturday honors Theodore Roosevelt as a distinguished citizen returning from vacation. The tribute lauds him as sane and humane, with a measured approach to national needs and property rights. It notes some say he is radical, but argues he is a strong conservator who upholds man’s rights over property when needed.
The text warns readers about United Wireless as a major fraud, noting thousands of dollars lost by investors nationwide. It recalls a historic Daily World warning and urges caution against itinerant stock sales, urging approval only for locally vetted ventures like Farmers' Telephone, irrigation projects, fruit land, and wheat lands.
A Grant County Farmers Union meeting drew 500 delegates showing growing farmer influence on lawmaking and administration. Discussions covered immediate reform questions and future policy directions.
The piece argues farmers in the middle and far west show broad political interest and independence. It highlights tax reform, liquor control, and support for initiative and referendum. Rural communities are praised for informed discussion, unity, and vigilance against special interests shaping policy.
T W Cowan voices concern over moving the state road between Entiat and Wenatchee from the west to the east bank of the Columbia. He argues the west side settlement would be unjustly treated if the road is removed and asks the state highways board to ensure railroad plans include west-side access as well as Entiat. He notes many would avoid Wenatchee after a railroad arrives.
W G Riste superintendent of Waterville schools is in Wenatchee today after returning from a trip to the Okanogan where he visited a brother on the Similkameen and another brother in Spokane. He says Ernest Riste, formerly Wenatchee superintendent, remains in Ashland Oregon as manager of the fruit growers association.
Sacramento tonight hosts a middleweight bout between Joe Thomas of California and Frank Mantell of Pawtucket Rhode Island. Both fighters are well conditioned after training and ready for the twenty round contest.
Yesterday several churches held special services. Methodist and Presbyterian pastors joined to designate one day as Father’s Day joining the Mother’s Day observance. Baptist speakers were Seville missionaries from China, visiting Wen Chow near Shanghai and now on leave in Wenatchee.
Rain fell yesterday with varying intensity in the Wenatchee valley. Wenatchee saw a light shower while higher up the valley received heavier rain, including Cashmere and Peshastin. Roads remained muddy throughout the day.
The annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic begins in Hoquiam and runs through the week with 2 000 visitors expected. Central Washington delegates travel today. I B Ferrin from Sunnyslope will attend. A parade and silk flag presentation to schools are planned. The program includes officer elections, receptions, a banquet, a clam bake, and tours of torpedo boat destroyers in the harbor.
J. B. McKee of the Monitor learns he has smallpox at the county detention ward. His sweetheart and her father rush to the ward with authorities unable to stop her breaking quarantine to be with him. Doctor McCoy tries to reunite the couple but faces legal hurdles.
Dr McCoy clears a quarantined couple for a home wedding after the girl and her lover argue over who should wait. The father pays for the ceremony as the doctor hunts for a minister and the couple awaits the domino to unite them.
The Conconully Record reports wets have retained E. K. Pendergast as attorney for an election contest over liquor results. A bond for costs may already be filed. five voters can file a petition in the superior court. If two dry ballots are illegal, the result could shift to wet or dry depending on the count. Unofficial returns show 954 dries to 326 wets from 30 of 32 precincts. the canvassing board may meet June 17.
R R Work in the Cascades details a three day push to repair and safeguard tracks in the Cascades. J M Sachs leads a 700 man crew repairing dangerous spots, laying shed work, and improving protection to avert snow season accidents.
A long list of deeds and mortgages shows transfers in Mission and surrounding lands, including properties in 24-24-19 and 12-23-18. Transactions involve Florence Miller, H R Mills, F & M Bank, Geo Loudenbeck, J E Paton Jr, Lake Chelan Land Co, Orchard Dev Co, and others with values from 1 to 4000 dollars. A note from the Omak Chronicle reports Captain John McA. Webster expected to arrive in June to oversee the Indian department sub agency plans.
In a temperance address in Duluth Jerome 8S McWade condemns drunkenness with several examples. He contrasts Colonel Ingersoll and a drunk man who cannot rise, and notes a Canadian joke about smelling flowers in carpet. He recounts three New York men who drunkly wake Mrs Smith.
Former Maine representative Littlefield now in New York law practice recalls being publicly praised after answering a difficult exam question. An old judge commended his profound legal knowledge, a moment he recalls with pride from his youthful days. A Manila harbor fortification features a 1000 foot long land battleship with 40 foot thick concrete sides and twin fourteen inch gun turrets.
Work on the Brick Block began this morning with brick work on the new three story building on Orondo Avenue below the Plough block. The foundation was laid last week and the structure will house Plough Hardware Company.
James and William Duffy visit family in Spokane before summer. The Indian department plans an Indian sub-agency with a model farm dairy and complete equipment this summer. Funds are in the bank and must be used by July 1. An eight acre tract near Oma ke Creek across from Omak is considered for irrigation and large crop production with labor from local Indian prisoners.
Mike Murphy trains Captain Billy Paull of the Pennsylvania track team to lower Tommy Conneff’s American mile mark of 4 minutes 15 3-5 seconds.
Diamond chatter highlights Bobby Byrne Pittsburg third baseman thriving at the plate and on the base paths. Harry Wolter joins the New York Americans via George Stallings after a Red Sox stint, with talk of inconsistencies across managers and pitchers. Ed Walsh’s arm troubles amid rumors of the spitball era's impact are noted as spring unfolds.
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