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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
4
An archival note outlines publication practices for the Wenatchee Daily World including frequencies, editor and advertising manager names, and subscription rates for the World Advance and Weekly Advance editions. It lists pricing such as five dollars per year for mail subscriptions in advance and ten cents per week delivered by carrier.
The dispatch frames a presidential victory over regular Senate Republicans who tried to derail the postal savings bank bill. It credits progressive Republicans led by Borah Dolliver La Follette Cummins and Clapp for loyalty to the administration and House concessions that secured key laws. The piece urges an end to intra party mudslinging.
Wenatchee ranchers compare Winesap prices with other apples and urge the National Apple Show to adjust ratings. Invoices and eastern buyers’ testimony support Winesap as a top variety, with the Commercial Club and growers pushing for a 10 rating and wider publication of the findings amid Ballinger committee actions and pending congress review.
A fragment notes Theodore Jr as a chip off the old block with strong speaking presence, even at a marriage ceremony. It suggests Nick Longworth should retire, clearing way for Teddy Jr to assume a more visible role in the political arena.
The Electric Bond and Shares Co plans a Pacific Power and Light merger with Washington Oregon electric firms. General Electric will furnish equipment. Key figures Maxwell Talbot Sykes outline scope including Hanford assets and Pacific leadership plans. Maxwell criticizes Pinchot Ballinger federal policy on power development.
E B McKee and Ruby Cornell married under quarantine at a smallpox camp one mile north of town. A Daily World reporter and a notary arranged licenses. Justice Sam Sumner presided from a distance as guests watched from the tent. The couple, amid disinfectant smoke and skeptical officials, began a life together despite the outbreak.
Olympia June 22 electric companies may be forced by the state railroad commission to protect high tension cables above railroads and state and county highways to prevent fatal accidents. Engineer Henry L. Gray will recommend action to the commission soon noting the danger during storms when wires can fall.
Ralph Clinton Albin of Winthrop died June 11 at age 1 year 7 months 23 days after choking on a screw. Funeral services were held at his parents home on Tuesday the 14th, conducted by Rev W L Singer. The child’s parents are well known locally.
At Marion Ohio on June 22 the roll call for the annual reunion of Mexican War veterans of Ohio drew barely 13 attendees. The official report notes that only about four secure survivors remain from the war in Ohio.
A report details an Indian thief Simon who allegedly stole horses and a harness from a Chelan resident and fled with a squaw named George Washington's squaw. After a drunken chase across the state he was captured by deputy McManus and jailed. He claims the horse theft involved communal property and dismissed the charges, blaming alcohol.
Patents issued to Augustus Abbott of Seattle for a machine counting and packing coins. John W. Bradley of Seattle with half assignment to J. E. Zickrick for an internal combustion engine. Peter R. Duchemin of Colfax for a hose supporter. Arthur C. Howe of Waterville for a wrench. Anthony H. Kohne of Coupeville for a device to remove obstacles from cattle throats. John B. Tanner of Clayton for an electrical block train control system.
Seaman Brothers, known to locals, will open the Seaman Cafe tomorrow morning in the Wenatchee Laundry building opposite the Wenatchee theatre. The eatery is described as fitted in tasty style and is expected to attract public patronage.
G T Clary gave his wife a Leavenworth ticket and five dollars and then went to Seattle telling her he would return. Mrs. Clary waits in Wenatchee and seeks help as the bills were unpaid. Sheriff Ferguson may arrest him in Seattle. Judge Palmer and Chief Inscho show interest in the case. The couple recently lived in the Gilchrist house at Chelan and Palouse streets.
The group in charge announces the Baptist boys drill corps will not drill tonight. No rescheduling details are provided.
The Farmers' Telephone & Telegraph company stockholders meeting in the commercial club rooms failed to reach a quorum, delaying action on stock increase. A new meeting will be set with 60 days of advertisement, as proxies were rare and turnout under half. Oberlin O June 22 Wright brothers honored LL.D. at Oberlin College commencement with Rollo Ogden delivering the address.
The passage warns that Ty Cobb, famed Detroit outfielder, has a superb throwing arm but risks injury from overuse and abuse. It notes Cobb’s youth, skill, and the need to protect his throwing arm as a key asset.
Managers Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs and Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates engineered shrewd deals. Chance traded three surplus pitchers to Brooklyn for McIntyre, who met expectations and helped beat the Pirates. Clarke acquired Red White by trading Sharpe and Frock, with White winning his first Pirate start and Frock winning against the Cubs for Boston.
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