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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

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Sprague Denies Rumors Of Northwestern Funeral Director Exclusion

E F Sprague responds to circulating reports in Wenatchee that he was expelled from the Northwestern Funeral Directors Association. He claims to hold a paid receipt valid to June 23 1909 and calls the rumors among the 101 falsehoods about his business. He offers 50 calling cards for fifty cents at his office.

Wenatchee E. F. Sprague Northwestern Funeral Directors’ Association Thomas

Republic Press Placed Under Receiver In Wenatchee

The Republic Press of Wenatchee is placed in the hands of a receiver after an order by Judge Steiner at the request of First National Bank. W. E. Trimble, former editor, is named receiver with no expected changes to staff or policy. the action transfers legal control to those already managing operations.

Republic Press of Wenatchee Judge Steiner First National Bank of A. S. Lindsay Leonard Fowler C. F. Stahl W. E. Trimble

Callender Returns From East Visit To Old Home

F Callender came back yesterday from the east after visiting his old home where he mixed business with pleasure and saw friends.

F. Callender

City council demands proper toilets at Wenatchee depot

The Wenatchee city council refuses temporary vaults for Great Northern and insists on toilets meeting modern standards at once. They withhold approval until a definite depot plan is known, warning that sanitary improvements will be installed if the railroad stalls.

Great Northern Wenatchee Battles Marshall and Russi Gr. Northern

Graft Suspicion Rises in Wenatchee Nursery Trade

A Daily World visit reveals grafting at Wenatchee nurseries including Stark Nursery C F Keiser and Hayden with about twenty five workers in Cannery leased rooms. About 600000 seedlings have been grafted as young trees are stored cold for later use. The Wenatchee Cannery Co rooms are used to house the operation. The piece notes no indictments yet and mentions a forthcoming WCTU meeting at Mrs Fred Eatherton's home on March 6 at 2 30 pm.

Wenatchee San Francisco Ruef New York Stark Nursery C. F. Keiser and Hayden

Public Forum Letter Supports Honest Dissent in School Fight

A reader defends constructive criticism in the school director dispute while praising Mr Brown and denouncing unnamed "knockers." The writer argues progress relies on exposing wrongs and boosting good deeds, urging readers to see honest critique as a civic duty.

Mr. Brown

Canned for Fierce Threat in Tuscarawas County

Investigation into AP dispatches from Urichsville and Canal Dover Ohio on February 15 found no truth in the claim that Clara Sterling a Tuscarawas County home teacher pleaded guilty to driving a tack through a pupil. The hearing showed she threatened punishment and she was fined $10 and costs with services terminated.

Cleveland, O Associated Press Urichsville Ohio Canal Dover Clara Sterling Tuscarawas County

Water rents due for March 1908. shut off if unpaid

Water rates for March 1908 payable by the 5th. failure to pay will result in a water shutoff. P. H. Sherburne, Water Commissioner. Also advertising Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co for pipe supplies and Gem Cafe meals.

Missionaries to Visit Wenatchee for Institute

A four member missionary party arrives in Wenatchee next Tuesday to conduct an institute. Led by Rev. Dwight E. Potter and including Miss Julia Fraser Rev. Dr. Ghormley and Mr. Frank Bible of Hongkong the group will hold an evening address and a day session on Wednesday with a closing meeting. The trip continues to Spokane after Wenatchee.

Wenatchee Pacific Coast Mr. Berger The Presbyterian Church Spokane Dwight E. Potter Board of Foreign Missions Julia Fraser Woman's Board Ghormley Frank Bible Hongkong China

Chinese Pheasants Released in Yakima Valley

Chinese pheasants to the number of 200 have been liberated in the Yakima valley within the past week. The birds were distributed in branches of five pairs each to well known ranch owners in sections deemed suitable for pheasant support.

Yakima North Yakima Valley

Seven terrorists hanged for plot against Russian leaders

Seven men condemned by court martial for involvement in a plot against Grand Duke Nicholas and the minister of justice were executed Sunday at Daybrerk Lily Noss opposite Kronstadt. Among the dead was Calvino the Italian suspect carrying a passport indicting the real Calvino, and three women ages 18 and 19.

St. Petersburg Maron 1 Nicholas Lily Noss Kronstadt Calvino

Destroyers Reach Callao After Long Voyage

The American navy torpedo boat flotilla, leaving Talcahuano February 25, arrived at Callao Peru March 1. Commander Lieutenant H S Cone reported 1500 knots journey with fine weather and no mishaps. Chilean Lt Commander Rezas aided as pilot through the inner passage. The flotilla should depart March 9 for Panama.

Punta Arenas Callao Peru Talcahuano H. S. Cone Cone Rezas Panama

Estes Valley Orchard Tract Offers Free Water Rights

A. F. Estes plans to market a 400 acre Estes Valley Orchard Tract 14 miles west of Wenatchee on the Wenatchee River in Red Apple Valley. The land has easy irrigation and free water rights for buyers, with部分 timber clearing and the rest cultivated. Prices range from 1.25 to 550 dollars per acre.

F. Estes Wenatchee A. F. Estes Estes Valley Orchard Wenatchee River Red Apple Valley

Big Sacrifice Sale at Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating

Ground floor pipe sale announced by Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co. Limited time offer with contact via phone 251.

Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Co

George Kincaid Journey Through Wenatchee to Seattle

George Kincaid of Waterville traveled via Wenatchee yesterday en route to Seattle for business interests. He stopped briefly in the city, continuing to the west coast for professional engagements.

George Kincaid Waterville Wenatchee Seattle

Logging Camp Worker Is Killed In Hoquiam Accident

An employee of the Poulson Logging Company was crushed between two logs at the camps near Hoquiam on March 3. The deceased’s name could not be learned due to wires in trouble. This marks the second serious accident in four days following Henry Suefert’s death last Saturday from a flying cable.

Hoquiam Poulson Logging Company Henry Suefert

Miss Morris Files on 169 Acres Near Moses Lake

Miss M. J. Morris filed on 169 acres about six miles from Moses Lake and is currently on site this week as a house is being built for occupancy later.

M. J. Morris Moses Lake

Wenatchee Commercial Club to Adopt New By Laws

Trustees draft a new by law set for approval at next Wednesday’s Wenatchee Commercial Club meeting. Early indications show general approval of the changes with few alterations expected. The committee including Arnold Weber Horan Stocker Fuller Jake Miller and Taylor have nearly completed their proposals.

Wenatchee Commercial Club Board of Trustees Arnold Weber Horan Stocker Fuller Jake Miller Taylor

Avalanche Crashes Hotel Near Copenstein Killing Thirteen

An avalanche in Jerne Switzerland on March 1 struck a hotel at the mouth of the Letschenthal tunnel killing 13 and injuring 15. Thirty occupants surprised at their tables fled but the hotel collapsed. An American engineer Movart was among the dead. Several local buildings were toppled by the blast and air wave, with no tunnel damage reported.

Jerne Switzerland Copenstein Letschenthal Movart

Japs Demand Apology and Indemnity Over Tatsu Maru Seizure

Tokio reports the Japanese government remains firm on obtaining an apology and indemnity from China for the seizure of the Tatsu Maru. China may face mixed-court submission but Japan insists the ship be freed first. Officials note the Tatsu carried arms for Macao and was cleared from Kobe.

Tokio China Cinese Foreign Office Kobe Macao Peking Viscount Hayashi Japan Idzumi Hongkong

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Wenatchee Electric Co Columbia Valley Bank Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Company Columbia Valley Bank Building Ashington Ange Ade South Bend Janks Halbert& Webber Hardware Co World Office Republic G. N Chelan County A. A. Bousquet Fred Eatherton Chelan Avenue the Public Forum Brown P. H. Sherburne Gem Cafe Commercial Club Avalanche Caurces Hotel Coppenstein Houses
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