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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
1
Spokane boxer Johnson faces strong odds at seven to ten as he battles for the terminal rates title, with analysts predicting the favored contender may finish within seven rounds.
Fifteen marriage licenses secured since June 20th are listed with couples including Clifford Yocum and Leota Thomas, P. S. Darlington and Elenora Rhodes, W. W. Burke and Helena Scanlon, and others. Five weddings occurred today starting at nine, with ceremonies for Burke Scanlon Allyn McMahon Ardron Tolle Luttrell Holliday and Fulwiler Davidson reported as press time approached.
Official program outlines July 4 1910 celebrations in Wenatchee with parade routes at Kititas street and Wenatchee Ave, city park speeches including readings and an address, recreation park sports, a baseball game for 175 purse, a firemen water fight, band concerts, a 9 15 pm pyrotechnic spectacle, and a carnival. July 5 activities include sports and a ball game at recreation park. The three day baseball contest pits Leavenworth Waterville and Wenatchee with a $175 prize, drawing local and visiting teams.
Thaddeus C. Yorke, a noted swindler and bank forger, was arrested in Seattle on charges tied to schemes against banks in Oregon Kentucky and Washington. He had purchased property at Lake Chelan and other lands near Chelan, posing as a wealthy miner. Pinkertons traced him via a cork leg repair key, leading to his capture and seizure of Chelan assets. Yorke used forged drafts and aliases including M W Sutherland and John W Lee before his arrest.
Reno crowds anticipate a major Jeffries Johnson exhibition with extensive betting. Reporters note strong demand for ringside seats among women, large crowds, and sharply rising bets in San Francisco and Chicago while Reno expects as many as 10000 visitors. Mrs James J Jeffries fears trouble but Jim Jeffries remains committed to the fight.
At N. D. Rhodes residence on West Washington avenue Tuesday June 28 at 8 p m P S Darlington and Miss Elenora Rhodes united in marriage Rev O J Gist officiating The couple are to reside near Lincoln school honeymooned at Lake Chelan DeLong leads the horticultural inspectorate and Darlington is a Wenatchee horticultural inspector.
In Northwest League play Spokane beat Vancouver 5 to 2 while Tacoma defeated Seattle 7 to 2. Separate item from Lynchburg Virginia reports Senator John W Daniel in Lynchburg after another stroke with death expected within 24 hours. Auditor Godfrey attends state auditors meeting in Walla Walla with 27 of 38 present.
Spokane wins celebrated rate case as the Interstate Commerce Commission orders radical changes in Pacific coast rail freight. The ruling lowers Seattle terminal and local backhaul rates, creating a new nationwide schedule and enabling Spokane and Wenatchee to compete as wholesale centers with substantial savings for shippers.
After a lengthy council session the finance committee led by Thomas Halbert and Lem on vowed a strict probe into city offices and departments. They aim to recommend curbs on services and personnel changes to bring city costs in line with revenues and promise forthcoming developments.
Weisel and Foster seek permits from property owners to place side sewer connections closer to the surface than the planned 11 feet depth. The city engineer cautions property owners to consult him before permissions are granted, warning shallower connections may fail to serve the property adequately.
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