Some Reasons for Discontent In Early 20th Century Politics
The editorial discusses rising government costs, large federal appropriations, and expanding defense and public works spending. It notes the impact on living costs, contrasts naval buildup between nations, and argues that progressive Republicans challenge Cannonism and Aldrichism while defending Taft. It references Seattle politics and the fight over Washington’s U.S. Senate nomination.
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Taft
James J. Hill
Hill
Congress
61St
Wenatchee
West
England
Germany
United States
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
An Apostrophe to Icicle and the Che lan Mountains
A reflective travelogue from Wenatchee Washington dated June 21 1910 describing views of Icicle Peak the Wenatchee River and surrounding mountains near Leavenworth. The author contemplates nature gods and human insignificance while praising landscape scenes as part of a regional celebration sale by The Ellis Forde Co.
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Leavenworth
Washington
Wenatchee River
Icicle
Ever
Anow
Frost
Ellis Forde Co
Planning for Leavenworth Excursion by Local Park Group
Manager Scheble said arrangements are complete for a baseball excursion to Leavenworth next Sunday leaving at 9 AM and returning about 6 30 PM. Round trip fare is $1 20 and turnout is expected to match the last trip. Lineup will be announced tomorrow.
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Scheble
Recreation Park Association
Leavenworth
Invincible Republics Triumph in Twilight League Match
The Invincible Republics defeated Snio 66 2015 in last night’s Twilight League game. Engineers were mentioned in the report as part of the team’s broader context.
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Snio
Meat Case Returns to Court Over Stored Beasts Loss
In a reprise at the supreme court the Wenatchee Canning company and Frank Patterson argue over liability for 80 beeves stored in the canning plant. Patterson seeks damages while the company asserts a liability disclaimer. Reeves & Reeves and Ludington & Kemp represent the parties.
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Wenatchee Canning Company
Frank Patterson
Supreme Court
Canning Company
Patterson
Reeves & Reeves
Ludington & Kemp
Prospective Prosperity Noted In Winthrop
Will Little returned from the upper country with reports of alfalfa waist high and vibrant crops. He praised Winthrop residents for their jubilation over favorable prospects and a generally contented mood across the region.
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Will Little
Winthrop
Pioneer Mary Jane Wiley Thompson Dies in Wenatchee
Mrs. E A Thompson died at her Methew street home near Stevens school from heart failure. Funeral is Saturday at 3 pm from the family residence with Rev J W Johnson of the Baptist church officiating. Wenatchee Undertaking Co handles arrangements. Born February 8 1846 in Adams County Ohio she was 64. She and husband A E Thompson migrated from California in 1877 and lived in mining camps across the Pacific coast.
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E. A. Thompson
Methew Street
Stevens School
J. W. Johnson
The
Baptist Church
Wenatchee Undertaking Company
California
Mr. Thompson
A. E. Thompson
Women’s Relief Corps elects officers at Hoquiam encampment
At the state officers election during the annual Hoquiam encampment, Mrs. Cornelia Stewart of Cashmere was chosen junior vice president. Mrs. Frank Baker was elected press correspondent for the Washington and Alaska department.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Hoquiam
Cornelia Stewart
Cashmere
Frank Baker
Department of Washington
Alaska
Yesterday's Ball Games
Seattle defeated Spokane 3 to 1 while Vancouver beat Tacoma 6 to 2 in listed baseball scores from yesterday's games. Local teams reflected a varied slate with ODIO noted in the fragmentary text.
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Odio. Iors
Ieee
Spokane
Seattle
Vancouver
Tacoma
Crum Brings Fine Apricots from Columbia River Ranch
F. W. Crum arrives with samples of apricots grown on his Columbia River ranch. He describes them as extra fine and notes five apricots weigh a pound. Crum expects to produce 3,000 boxes of apricots this year.
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F. W. Crum
Columbia River
Quit Tribal Customs Gathering Set in Muskogee
Muskogee Okla June 24 The ten day gathering will bring representatives from every Indian tribe in the United States to Muskogee to mark the end of tribal customs and laws and the entry of the tribes into full American citizen rights Chief Quanah Parker of the Comanches leads preparations for the event with the final conference scheduled to begin today
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Muskogee
Okla
United States
Quanah Parker
Beating the Beast in Denver Water Franchises Vote
Denver held a municipal election where voters approved municipal ownership of the water plant and the initiative and referendum while backing the recall and the citizens ticket. The defeat of the water company’s efforts and grafting tactics is hailed as a major victory for good government in a machine dominated city. The piece credits Judge Ben Lindsey and the League for Honest Elections and notes the clash between Privilege and the People.
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Denver
Citizens
America
Democratic
Republican
Ben Lindsey
League For Honest Elections
People
Corporation
Lindsey
Water Company
Saloon Ques
Colorado
Los Angeles
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Parker Sheet
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Jones
United States Senate
Chelan Mountains
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Guy C. Browne
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Frank D. Case
Charles E. Owens
Columbia Valley Bank Capital
OLD Strong Bank
Wenatchee Valley
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Heath & Milligan
Standard Varnish CO
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Johnson’s Wood D' Pt
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Mount McKinley
Pacific Monthly
C. E. Rusk
Chelan
Rusk
Portland Oregonian
Mr. Rusk
Cook’s Inlet
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Susitna River
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