27 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
1
A Wenatchee reader urges extending the Icicle water project to cover the adjacent valley from Peshastin to Rock Island. The letter argues shared use would lower costs and satisfy irrigation needs, citing local water lines and francelike supply issues.
Rome reports the foreign office decided for Charlton's extradition, leaving acceptance to American authorities. New York notes Italy may hasten the sanity ruling as Charlton's condition worsens after a sleepless night and a prison attendant appears today.
North Yakima charter committee begins work to study commission form charters from existing cities. The Yakima Commercial Club appointed the committee, which will report to the club in September after a ten day study.
As Congress wraps up, major measures pass including a railroad rate bill, postal savings bank system, and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Also approved are campaign contribution publicity after elections, withdrawal of public lands by the President, 250000 tariff board appropriation, and reforms in mining, lighthouse service, and rail safety. Two new battleships and 20000000 reclamation certificates issued, with expanded white slave traffic regulation and coal land agricultural settlement on the agenda.
The House adjourned for the second session of the sixty first Congress at 11 pm after a silent farewell from Speaker Joseph G Cannon. In the Senate Shelby M Cullom and Eugene Hale debated a secret session and the body adjourned sine die following a resolution praising the vice president’s fairness.
Philip Miller bought Wireless stock valued at 10000 dollars he paid 5000 in cash and gave a 5000 note. Geo H Parker Seattle agent seeks collection on the note Miller plans to resist. Sentiment against Wireless backers grows and arrests in the state are possible if it hardens.
Leavenworth defeats Wenatchee four to three as Rush nearly pitches a shutout. White Bluffs split with Waterville in 18 innings noted with local bets and fan enthusiasm.
San Francisco reports 10 to 7 betting favor Jeffries in the Reno bout. The July 4 fight promoters push ahead as Jeffries and Johnson train in high altitude. Jeffries boxes eleven rounds with Choynski, Corbett, Armstrong, Berger and Burns and praises his condition. The Alder copper mine near Twisp, valued at about 1.5 million dollars, attracts Guggenheims who may back rail connections to open a larger ore vein.
New York dated June 27 reports two Chinese men killed a third wounded and seven arrested as Tong war violence flares in Chinatown. Police deploy a large force and guard the district to prevent further fighting.
The Chief of the Fire Department urges residents to remove or manage rubbish piles near fences and buildings. He cautions fires are likely on the Fourth and urges prevention over firefighting.
In Ogden Utah on June 27 three masked men boarded the Butte and Portland special three miles north of the city and robbed forty passengers in day coaches of money and valuables estimated at 500 dollars. A posse and detectives pursued suspects and two men were arrested.
Chicago reports three heat related deaths and one heat prostration as temperatures reach 79 in the city while inland areas hit from 88 to 94 degrees. Beach crowds, parks and lake steamers bustle as relief sought from the heat across the region.
Speaker Cannon declared confidence in a Republican majority to determine the speaker next session. He forecast strong prospects for GOP victory in the fall, noting Democrats often lead in early sentiment but lag after ballots are counted.
Olympia June 27 Governor Hay appointed a Washington advisory committee to aid national irrigation congress work. Members include R. Insinger Spokane Prof. O L Waller Pullman W W Hindman Spokane W T Clark Wenatchee Dr N G Blalock Walla Walla and others at President Fowler's request.
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