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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
The Wenatchee World reports that legislative progress was blocked by a corrupt lobby until Governor Mead’s administration. It also notes Spokane rumors of a new Hill railroad from Ephrata to link with SP and Seattle routes, potentially shifting grain traffic to Portland and heightening Portland’s regional advantage.
A Denver convention row pits Bryan against Jas C Dahlman mayor of Omaha. Dahlman backed by a civic league faced impeachment pressure after pledges of decent administration faded. Dahlman appeared at the Trans Miss irrigation congress in Sioux City and was told to stop speaking amid Nebraska backlash.
The excerpt urges young men to know their limits and value duty over vanity. It warns against self deception and drunkenness, stresses usefulness through effort and integrity, and advises choosing loyalty to fathers and comrades over personal glory. It ends with a note on political conformity and marching with one's party.
William Cox surrendered to Constable Pendle after killing his stepfather Major Whitted near Rex Douglas County on June 24. At a Hartline preliminary hearing Cox described an upstairs illness and altercation with his mother before shooting Whitted twice from behind. He said he intended to give himself up and will be jailed in Waterville. Also noted is the sale of the ferry barn and feed stable from Myrl Higley to A D Allen of Chiwaukum.
The Methow News reports a near official but unconfirmed plan for Great Northern to begin construction on the Wenatchee to Oroville railroad on August 15. The Pig Bend line is slated for early construction as well, sources say.
The Democratic Congressional Committee faces a money shortfall as it launches campaign efforts two months early. Chairman Lloyd plans a New York trip to secure funds, with party work already advanced and literature distribution at risk without fresh funds.
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A discussion on theatre reflected in public taste and education, plus remarks on the Supreme Court role and state governance. Includes a Washington state style directory with governors, officers, and a list of real estate transfers and a note on Dr Eva C Ditman’s practice at Columbia Valley Bank Building.
After seven years of debate Cleveland ends its streetcar fare dispute with 3-cent rides for a day and promises a stabilized rate under a Municipal Traction Company lease. Tom Johnson backs 3 cents, while the former operators doubt sustainability. The 50-year lease requires upkeep and 6 percent dividends to owners if profits arise, with ownership reverting upon default. The change follows pressure from citizens and political tensions surrounding Mayor candidates Theodore Burton and Johnson.
The recent sale of state college lands on Brewster Flats spurs plans for an irrigation project to render the land productive and provide homes for many new settlers. Public discussion in the Spokesman-Review helped secure good prices, and the project promises early settlement though it will require a large outlay.
Daily departure times listed from Wenatchee and intermediate stops to Brewster with morning and evening service. Stops include Orondo Entiat Chelan Falls Pateros and arrival at Brewster in the evening.
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