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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
Discussion of rising admission prices and a proposed sliding license fee scale to keep circuses affordable. Commentary contrasts two prominent Washington figures: one seeks tuition relief for children, the other funds a Fourth of July Children’s Home celebration. The piece extols social obligation and criticizes selfish wealth, urging generosity and civic duty.
The Echo disputes Mr. Field’s attack on the administration’s forest land policy. It cites numerous cases where acre 40 to 160 land requests were denied for timber reasons or to curb land speculation. The paper urges small, bonafide settlements and praises conservationist Gifford Pinchot for restraining land grabbers.
The candidacy of Judge I A Navarre of Wenatchee for state land commissioner is gaining strength daily. Press reports statewide indicate he is the leading aspirant with the qualifications and integrity to fulfill the office. Chelan County residents praise Navarre’s faithful service and back his candidacy.
Chicago observers anticipate a rare annular solar eclipse on June 28 from 8:40 to noon local time. Planets Mercury Venus Mars Neptune and Jupiter may align near the sun after sunset, with Arcturus approaching Earth at over 300000 miles per second.
Jack O Connor phones Clarence Smith and asks to haul a trunk. Smith arrives with his team asking where the trunk is. O Connor directs them to a trunk described as on the elephant but the plan fails and the trunk is not moved.
A brief notice states Dr Lalley and staff relocate to 1 office at the Columbia Valley Systems building. The move details are limited to the address and occupation.
Governor Albert E Mead Lieutenant Governor C E Coon Attorney General J D Atkinson Auditor C W Clausen Secretary of State E H Nichols Treasurer George Mills Land Commissioner E W Ross School Superintendent R B Bryan Supreme Judges H E Hadley R O Dunbar W Mount Mark A Fullerton F H Rudkin H D Crow M A Root City Engineer Health Officer School Board Jno A Gellatly C A Battles Chas Kyle Roy Zahren A T Kaupp
The City Council of Wenatchee meets every Tuesday at city hall. Public concerts occur Fridays in the Park. The Wenatchee Ritzville horse show runs June 27. Leavenworth July celebration and Southside July 4 festivities are noted. State Normal Summer School at Cheney runs June 9 to July 17. Lincoln County Pioneers gathering at Crab Creek June 23 to 25. Wilbur hosts a race meet and horse show July 7 to 10.
The Cashmere Record warns Wenatchee faces rising Japanese influence as business interests expand, urging immediate action to prevent what is described as a growing and alarming trend in the community.
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