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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
1
Newly elected J. E. Porter and L. V. Wells took office joining finance and water committees. The council heard protests from Kittitas street residents opposing a street widening from Columbia to King, with an ordinance planned and bids to be advertised.
S E Oakes was found guilty Sunday morning by a jury on attempted criminal rape. His attorney John E Porter has filed notice that he will request a new trial, citing discovered evidence likely to affect the case. The motion may be argued this week. J R Atkinson returned from Equat this morning.
Water Commissioner Pat Sherune celebrates the clearing of a clog in the pipeline from the reservoir to Squillchuck intake. After a year of partial flow, the lines now deliver full supply, improving conditions citywide while awaiting full operation of the new pumping station and the Columbia River source.
J B Olinger former Wenatchee Fruit Growers sales manager visits Adrian to develop a 400 acre tract in Grant county near Adrian with partners W J Hamlet and M F Casey. They cleared land sunk wells and plan to plant apples this fall seeing strong apple prospects in the area.
An earthquake the most severe in years struck Grass Valley California at 11 25 p m causing a panic as residents ran to the streets A lighter shock followed at 11 49 Reports say Marysville Chico and Colfax were also severely shaken with damage and fear widespread in the region.
Holm and Co real estate firm plans to occupy the upper rooms of the Columbia Valley Bank building on Orondo avenue around the t of the month. The Wenatchee Plumbing space is being repainted for occupancy by Holm & Co about July 1. Aiken & Cassidy will move into the vacated Holm room. G Sinclair traveled to Tacoma on business yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff E H McLean travels from Conconully to Seattle to fetch Big Moose wanted for horse theft. On Monday night Little Tom killed Bill Allen, a two term state prisoner, during a large roundup on the reservation opposite Okanogan. Tom’s act ended in Allen's throat wound as authorities doubt prosecution.
City plans start on Wenatchee Avenue paving from the bridge to Fifth Street North with grading graveling and cement sidewalks. Bids open June 29 from Seattle Tacoma Everett and local firms. July 1 bonds for Wenatchee avenue sale to fund the project. King and Palouse from Fourth to Columbia also bid on grading graveling and concrete sidewalks.
Olympia reports a special session as the governor sends a message urging action against John H. Schively the state insurance commissioner amid investigations and censure. Police chief Inscho announces strict curfew enforcement after 9 PM with unaccompanied children detained by the city police to curb street roaming.
A lone masked highwayman halted the Downieville stage near Nevada City and robbed five passengers of 90 dollars plus the Wells Fargo express box. The total haul cannot be confirmed. Eddie Allen, jailed last week for smoking cigarettes, was released after serving his fine.
Harry Manchester, once a city resident, now operates in Spokane real estate and spent the day in town on business.
The Ford car No. 2 finished the New York to Seattle auto race in 22 days 55 minutes and reached the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition gate at 12 55 35. Mrs Dr Blake and her sons depart tonight for Seattle to visit friends for a month.
Dalson and McCormick, found guilty of stealing optical goods, sought A. E. Atkinson as a witness. A man named Atkinson matching the description was killed near Kennewick while riding a train bumper. County officials contacted Benton county to confirm if the victim was the sought witness, whose son allegedly worked at Tucker's Cafe in Colorado Springs.
Water Commissioner Sherburne reports a spring milestone with about 10,000 feet of new pipe laid and 1,700 feet more currently under construction on Cashmere and Stevens streets. When finished, 12,000 feet will be in place and plans call for 2,000 more feet in the coming months to serve city residents.
Commercial club committee tasked with a 1000 publicity fund reports progress raising from 500 to 600 after an hour of street solicitation. New subscribers include Z A Lanham Sam R Sumner P H Sherburne O F Etzkorn Mills Bros Schade Parshall W R Prowell Chelan County Abstract Co H W Taylor A G Pogue The Toggery and P P Holcomb.
Spokane beat Aberdeen 5 to 3 while Seattle edged Tacoma 3 to 1 and Vancouver won 6 to 5. Portland fell 0 to 1 to Sacramento, Los Angeles won 5 to 3 at San Francisco, Vernon beat Oakland 4 to 1. In the American Association first game Minneapolis lost 0 to 3 Louisville, second games saw Chicago 0 Cleveland 2 and New York 6 Boston 9 Philadelphia 6 Washington 1.
Cc. E. Owens and family left today for Seattle to spend the summer. Glenn Porter arrived by boat from Lakeside this morning and will also travel to Seattle to visit the big fair.
The El lis Forde clubs defeated the Cannery Colts 9 to 5 in a Tuesday night game watched by about 300 fans. The EF Colts rallied early scoring two in the first and pulled ahead with timely hits including a three bagger by Gillette and later two base hits. The Cubs answered with a flurry in the second, but Ellis Forde and teammates held the lead and continued scoring, securing the win as Gordon Boyd relieved early in the third.
Capt A S Burbank of Cashmere was elected senior vice commander of the state 6G A R encampment as delegates met in Tacoma this week. Spokane is favored to secure the next encampment. The case State vs Louis Vondell was argued and sent to the jury by noon with no verdict reached at press time.
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