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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
1
The Wenatchee city council met with heavy citizen turnout to protest sewer assessments and the Bulenbaugh and Poplar street improvements. Protests were filed and petitions discussed, with a decision that future petitions require near unanimous support.
Manager Scheble plans a Sunday trip from Leavenworth to Wenatchee for the fourth Wenatchee Leavenworth series game. 500 to 600 Wenatchee fans expected aboard a 1.25 round trip fare with band in tow. Browns starts for Apple Pickers and Jack Hickey rumored to pitch for Leavenworth.
The Dorn case draws statewide attention among railroad workers as the Great Northern faces alleged criminal negligence. Historically the company punished fault in fatal accidents by payroll punishment, but state involvement is rare. A railroad employee notes this may be the first time the state takes a hand in such matters.
In St Paul Minnesota yesterday June 22 the temperature reached 98 degrees late in the afternoon marking the hottest day here in 45 years. Local records show a historic heat spike for the period.
The Fourth of July committee aims to host a money free celebration in Recreation park with afternoon events at the park and a morning Wenatchee avenue parade. Admission on the third and fifth will cover costs for free offerings, and grandstand seating will be expanded to host several thousand guests.
I P Ferrin and O C Johnson of this city join about 2000 delegates in Hoquiam for a three day state G A R encampment session. Captain A S Burbank of Cashmere joins local leaders in a bid to bring the event to Wenatchee next year as torpedo boat destroyers Truxton Whiple Hull and Stewart of the U S Navy patrol the harbor for the encampment.
Maxwell reveals details of a vast merger uniting Northwest Corporation and Strahorn interests under Electric Bond & Shares. The consolidation aims at a practical monopoly from the Columbia river valley to Pendleton and west to North Yakima and the Naches river, with limited exceptions in Spokane and Priest Rapids.
A real life fishing scene shows Mr and Mrs Percy Scheble Mr and Mrs F C Lemon Harry Scheble and Ray Morrison at Moore's Hotel near the head of Lake Chelan. They stayed about the first of the month for three or four days and enjoyed the time. The photo spans one morning's catch.
Dr King, president of the commercial club, seeks two representatives to attend the Okanogan Valley Publicity league meeting in Okanogan on Friday the 24th. Delegates aim to aid Wenatchee by boosting upper valley prosperity while club funds support the effort.
Captain A S Burbank telegraphed from Hoquiam to Dr King president of the Wenatchee Commercial Club announcing that Wenatchee has secured the encampment for 1911. Chelan county delegates, invited by Wenatchee, plan a strong push to host next year and expect about 2000 delegates to attend. Wenatchee pledges a royal welcome for the veterans.
John J. Kenney of St. Paul arrives with the body of Thomas G. Kenney killed in the recent railroad accident in the city. The two brothers, educated and athletic, are from a respected family with one another in California. The body is taken to Prince Edward Island for the parents.
Mrs. B J Williams is staying at her old home in York Nebraska and plans a several week visit.
The first scheduled airship passenger service began as Count Zeppelin’s Deutschland carried 20 passengers from Friederichs to Düsseldorf, a 300 mile trip in nine hours. Zeppelin directed the voyage with a 43.5 mile hour best, amid cheers from city crowds and guests. Regular flights planned with tickets $50 to $75, an onboard restaurant, and a speed designed at 35 mph.
Washington June 22 Congress considers whether organized labor should be exempt from prosecution under the Sherman antitrust law. Conferees on the sundry civil bill study the issue as the House presses for exemption, a stance sharply opposed by the Senate.
The Firemen defeated Tammany in last night’s Twilight series game. Battery pairs were Whisnand with Sorenson and Parrish with Smith as the main pitchers.
Senate committee amended the public building bill to authorize a $10,000 appropriation for a Wenatchee site. The House sought to strike the provision and punish Congressman Poindexter, but Senator Jones reinstated it. A telegram confirmed the $10,000 appropriation for the site. Chairman Bartholdt attributed elimination to Speaker Cannon and his dislike of the Third district congressman.
A Fourth of July feature, the greased pole climb at the Milet Mills greenhouse drew several participants yesterday. R C Bowers reached the top and earns a place on the greenhouse men list for the 60 foot flag pole climb.
A newspaper item corrects the date of a missionary meeting. It should read that the meeting was to be held Wednesday night at the home of Rev. John W. Johnson, not last night.
Chas. Palmer brother of the late W. T. Palmer wired from Kooskia Iowa to proceed with funeral arrangements. Mrs. Palmer has also been heard from and is expected today.
Reno dispatches report Jeffries and entourage arrived in Reno. Rickard received a $150000 offer plus $20000 for travel and exemption from police interference to hold the match in Toronto on July 4. Jeffries party included Corbett and Sullivan. Crowd greeted the fighters at the depot as Rickard and Jeffries discussed terms and planned training at Monona Springs with Berger.
At the Chelan County Automobile club meeting today a date for the next gathering was set. Officers were not seen at press time. Road improvements are already visible along the Leaven worth Wenatchee Lake road and along the Entiat road reflecting the club’s interest.
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