Life Sentence for McLain on Colville Reservation Murder
John nie McLean, a half breed with a long crime record, received a life term at Walla Walla penitentiary for the murder of William Cameron on the Colville reservation. Prosecutors tied the crime to a broader plot to rob an Okanogan bank, halted by Cameron’s killing, with McLain suspected of further violence against whites.
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Conconally
Johnnie McLean
Walla Walla
William Cameron
Colville
McLain
Okanogan County
McLean
Okanogan River
Okanogan State Bank
Riverside
Okanogan
Cameron
Wild herd of cows impounds in city pound
A group of 16 wall-eyed cows rampaged through a residence district damaging yards and lawns. Night Marshal Webd made a loud clamor to lure them into the city pound. Owner H C Gochnaur appeared this morning and paid eight dollars for their release.
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A. A. Piper
WebDd
H. C. Gochnaur
County considers bridge bids for two creek crossings
County commissioners in session review bids for constructing two bridges over the Peshastin and Nason creeks. Estimated total cost runs near five thousand dollars as several bids are on hand.
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Peshastin Creek
Nason Creek
Alou
Wenatchee Fetes 4th With Bunting and Illumination
The 4th of July committee pledges a beautified Wenatchee for the national birthday parade. Main streets will feature bunting flags and streamers spanning from pole to pole, with special illuminations transforming streets into blazing paths of glory.
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Wenatchee
Will Smith Suffers Head Injury After Bank Building Fall
Will Smith of the Columbia River Lumber Company has a lump on his head from an accidental fall down the steps of the Columbia Valley Bank building yesterday afternoon. The cause remains unclear as observers noted frequent impediments on the steps of the financial institution.
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Will Smith
Columbia River Lumber Company
Columbia Valley Bank
Smith
Financial Institution
Bear Sighting and Early Potato Prices Reported
Frank F Keller returning from a Stehekin retreat claims a real bear sighting near his camp, prompting lighthearted skepticism from locals. H D Hall reports first early potatoes selling at six cents a pound and strawberries at six dollars a box, noting prior records for fruit.
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H. D. Hall
Wenatchee River
Local Raspberry Patch Shows Strong Returns This Season
J. J. Sharp and son of Sunnyslope report raspberries yielding about $900 per acre last year. The same patch is ripening again with prospects for a larger yield. From a fraction of an acre of strawberries sold this season they have marketed over $200.
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J. J. Sharp and Son of
Sunnyslope
Brooklyn man seeks wife ad yields 800 offers
Frank Hinderer of Brooklyn placed a newspaper want ad promising to return to Germany if he received no marriage offers. After three weeks he got 800 responses, causing him to quit his job and rethink his vow never to marry. He now says he will not marry.
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New York
Frank Hinderer
Brooklyn
Hinderer
Germany
Postman
Knights of Pythias Meeting Draws Large Turnout
A Knights of Pythias gathering drew sixty or more members, with record attendance for the lodge in years. After business and rituals, refreshments followed a social hour marking a successful evening.
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Knights of Pythias
No More Cigarettes After September 1
Spokane readers learn that Washington bans cigarettes after September 1 under a new anti cigarette law. The bill tightens penalties from ten to fifty dollars for first offenses and up to five hundred dollars plus six months in jail for second offenses with interstate sales exempt. Local tobacconists warn of revenue loss and cross state smuggling to supply smokers in nearby cities.
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Washington
Committee On Public Morals
Representative Byers
Spokane
State Line
Omaha
Neb
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Nebraska
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Labor agent seeks workers for Milwaukee road near Kennewick
A Milwaukee railroad labor agent is in town recruiting men to work on the new road above the Columbia river near Kennewick, with several teamsters also sought. The construction gangs from Milwaukee road and bridge work will spend the Fourth in Wenatchee. The city’s new chemical engine and hose cart, ordered for the fire department, is expected to arrive soon after being shipped from Seattle on the 19th.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Columbia River
Kennewick
Milwaukee
Wenatchee
Seattle
Examinations Set for Forest Ranger Posts in Wenatchee
Examinations for forest ranger positions will be held in Wenatchee on July 23 and 24 conducted by Forest Supervisor D B Sheller. The Civil Service Commission will supply details to applicants who request them. Qualities sought include practical forest knowledge, physical fitness, map making, report writing, and ability to operate in remote areas. Spanish fluency required for Arizona and New Mexico postings. Personal equipment and horses must be provided by rangers.
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Wenatchee
D. B. Sheller
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Forest Service
Tthe
Indian Convicted of Horse Stealing Sentenced in Conconully
Narcus Cuigan, an Indian, was convicted of horse stealing on Wednesday and sentenced by Judge Steiner to six months in the penitentiary. He, with three B C Indians and McLain, will be taken to Walla Walla and depart Conconully tomorrow, per the Okonogan Independent.
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Narcus Cuigan
Steiner
B. C
McLain
Walla Walla
Entiat fishing trip nets 64 rainbow trout
Jap Robertson of the post office force and J L Robertson, night clerk at the G N depot, drove to Entiat valley on a fishing excursion. They returned with 64 of the funny tribe concealed in the buggy. The Entiat was lively with hungry fish eager to be jerked out and fried.
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Jap Robertson
Post Office Force
J. L. Robertson
G. N
Entiat Valley
Picnic Moved to Shepard's Grove on Walberg Place
Commuters visited Shepard's grove north of the Wenatchee river and decided to shift the picnic to this pleasant grove for trees. The teams will meet at the church tomorrow at 8:30 in the morning for a day outdoors with a planned splendid program and many people attending.
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Shepard
Walberg Place
Wenatchee River
Relay race for 130 yards on the Fourth of July
Local stores and business houses discuss a 130 yard relay for the Fourth of July. Several young and fleet footed captains of industry have volunteered to stage the cat race if arrangements can be made. Additional preparations for the Fourth are under way.
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Okanogan Country
Charlie Stohl
Frank F. Keller
Stehekin
Frank
Roosevelt
Big Time
K. of P
Ing. Jone Bozarth
Martha Koehler
Mattie Rawlins Erry
Minnie Wilson
Mildred Finch
Mollie Morrison
Blanche Beard
Otels
Zelma Reeves
Irene Austin
Ita Messerly
Sadie Godfrey Re
Vida Alrey
Sylvia Grant
Mildred Hallenbeck
Eva Tedford
Lulu Groff
Bessie Graham
Halcyon Morrison
Stella Adams
Shepard's Grove
Wenatchee Electric Company
M. W. Nelson
Poplar Street
Oliver L. Peterson
Leroy Wright
Wenatchee Post Office
Wenatchee Realty and Investment Co
Crystal Spring
Frank E Knapp
Entiat
Wash
A. Greenfield
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