Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat Co Schedule 1906
Schedule effective November 1 1906 shows GP River service Wenatchee to Brewater with departures 5:00 a m and 8:00 a m from Wenatchee to Orondo Entiat Chelan Falls Pateros and Brewater. Down river from Brewster 4:00 a m to Wenatchee arrives 12:06 p m with Che lan Falls Entiat Orondo. Wesatches Bridgeport service noted with Monday Wednesday Friday mornings and Bridgeport night run. Also mentions Okanogan irrigation and Lake Chelan district folders.
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Wenatchee
Orondo
Entiat
Chelan Falls
Pateros
Brewater
Brewster
National Union of Railway Trackmen push for safer rails
The National Union of Railway Trackmen based at Fort Scott Kansas fights railways to improve road beds and safety. They urge government inspection and accountability for track repairs citing 22 384 derailments in 1903 05 causing heavy losses and many deaths and injuries. The push includes appeals to state governors for investigations into the Missouri Pacific and broader railroad safety concerns.
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National Union of Railway Trackmen
Fort Scott
Kansas
Union
America
Europe
Missouri Pacific
Boards of Railway Commissioners
Missouri
United States
City Hall in NORTH YAKIMA Declared Highly Dangerous
Mayor Fechter and Councilman Shaw toured the city hall with Fire Chief Hauser and found a front pier unsound and likely to fail. The building houses police and fire headquarters, jail, clerk offices, and council chamber with firemen sleeping above the unsafe area. The city engineer will inspect and order necessary repairs as patches on the exterior show settlement and movement.
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North Yakima
O. A. Fechter
Fred Shaw
C. M. Hauser
Hauser
Murderers Hanged In Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri June 27 Harry Vaughan Edward Raymond and George Ryan were hanged at the county jail for the murder of Prison Guard John Gray during an attempted penitentiary escape. All three died at once after the trap was sprung by Sheriff Scott.
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Jefferson City
Harry Vaughan
Edward Raymond
George Ryan
John Gray
Scott
Vaughan
Ryan
Raymond
E. Blake
Blake
Clay
Allison
Lee
Interior Department Lands Order Tightens Purchaser Bids
The Interior Department updates an isolated land policy requiring buyers to disclose prior purchases under the act and describe them. The shift replaces the previous affidavit for non speculative intent and has created administrative and buyer confusion for land office officials and prospective purchasers.
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Department of the Interior
Land Office
Threater To Extend Strike In San Francisco
A press committee bulletin says Western Union cannot handle public business and customers should use the telephone. About 2000 telegrams have disappeared from Chicago, suggesting mailings from that city. Strikers accuse private wires of handling public work and threaten wider action. Southern Pacific operators face dismissals amid wire interference complaints. A working agreement exists between the Commercial Telegraphers and the Order of Railway Telegraphers, but continued discrimination risks broader strike involvement.
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San Francisco
Telegraphers
Western Union
Overland
Chicago
Small
Brokage
Southern Pacific
Jeffs
Oakland
Commercial Telegraphers of America
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Riis to Marry His Stenographer in August
New York dated June 28 news that Jacob A. Riis sociologist and author will wed his stenographer and secretary Miss Mary Phillips in August. Phillips, 25, is the daughter of Mrs. H Phillips formerly of St Louis now of Boston. The article notes Riis praised his late wife in The Making of an American and honors her memory as a guiding influence.
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New York
Jacob A. Riis
Roosevelt
Mary Phillips
Mr. Riis
Cadet Corps
Phillips
H. Phillips
St. Louis
Boston
Man Thrown Through Brooklyn Trolley Window
A Brooklyn Brooklyn man named John Nelson an electrical engineer died when a rear window on a Brooklyn bridge trolley car shattered, throwing him into the aisle. Police could not determine how the accident occurred after a thorough investigation.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
John Nelson
Brooklyn
Western railroads seek unified policy on free passenger transport
Chicago reports western railroad executives grappling with conflicting state and federal rules on free transportation. Ministers can ride free in some states but not others, while U S law allows travel on passes through multiple states. Officials will compile all laws and issue instructions reflecting the best existing rules, aiming to comply with state 2-cent per mile rates.
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Chicago
West
United States
Western Roads
Rates Ready to Take Effect Under New Laws
Passenger men were instructed to implement the rates as soon as the laws become effective, signaling an immediate move to enforce the updated charges.
Japs Ready for Fighting United States, Says Mission Leader
The Rev. Henry C. Mabie, head of the American Baptist Missionary Union, returned from the Orient after four months inspecting mission stations. He warned Americans not to underestimate Japan, noting a standing army of four million and disciplined drill. He said Japan would defend its honor if crisis arose and urged patient, amicable handling of immigration issues.
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San Francisco
Henry C. Mabie
American Baptist Missionary Union
Orient
Korea
Japan
Tommy Atkins
Russian War Comment Reflects on Allied Resolve
A captured line notes that opponents have not shown a tougher stance after their victory in arms in the Russian war. The remark implies continued caution about the strength and determination of forces involved.
Wenatchee Market Quotations From Local Dealers
Local market listings show Wenatchee dealers quoting meats fruits vegetables and grain quantities. Prices listed include Peach Blossom Flour 1 35 per unit, bran per ton 19.00 to 21.00, shorts per ton 21.00, and barley chop around 28.00 to 30.00 for various chop blends.
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Wenatchee
Piers Bo Cevare
Springers
Harlin Meat Co
Erenees
Eeeseceddl Springers Eet
Ducks
Atecsass
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Southeast Corner
Mission and
Skagit
Walter M. Olive
Wenatchee Ave
Drayvage and Express
Eagle Livery & Transfer CO
Columbia and Okanogan
Steamboat Co
Wesatches Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Okanogan Irrigation
Lake Crelan
National Union of Railway Track
City Hall
Jacob Riis
Alia Church
Spokane
Portland
Chinatown
Alma Church
Kay
Kienlen
Second
Taylor Streets
Police
Second Street
Miss Church
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
Old Strong Bank
Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating CompAny
Columbia River
W. M. McCoy
C.w.jorgensen
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