Tariff bill outlines Panama bonds and tax shifts
The House Ways and Means Committee chief Serena Payne released details of a tariff bill proposing Panama canal bonds to cover up to 40 million dollars, expanded internal revenue tools, inheritance tax, and broad tariff changes. The plan features 50 percent cuts on steel and lumber, reduced wool and leather duties, free list items, and a 60 day delay before maximum rates take effect.
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Washington
Serena Payne
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Ways and Means
Treasury
Taft
Philippines
America
New York State
Great Britain
Good Roads Man to Lecture Here
Sam B Hill, noted advocate of good roads, will give an illustrated lecture at Eagle hall in Wenatchee during the North Central Washington Development league conference. The Thursday session is free and open to the public, with Friday sessions also invited to attend.
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Wenatchee
North Central Washington Development League
Sam B. Hill
Good Roads
Hill
Eagle Hall
Vermont man buys 24 acres near Squilchuck in Wenatchee area
John W. Dutton recently arrived from Vermont purchased 24 acres from Wenatchee Realty & Investment Co at the mouth of the Squill chuck for 14000 dollars. Ten acres are planted in young orchard with the rest in alfalfa. The property forms part of the Williams Lebeck tract.
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John W. Dutton
Vermont
Squillchuck
Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
Young Orchard
Williams-Lebeck
Going to Malaga Tonight
Local residents plan a trip to Malaga to help form a new commercial club near Wenatchee. Chas. B. Reed urged citizens to join, with about a dozen expected to travel on the 4:15 westbound train. The report notes two former Emerald Isle residents joking about St Patrick’s Day and green attire.
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Malaga
Chas. B. Reed
Wenatchee
Minstrel Show Cast Forming For April 2 3
Mrs Lucy A Evans arrived from Wardner to organize the Wenatchee band minstrel show. The Rag Time Reception will feature over 60 cast members and is set for April 2 and 3 in Wenatchee.
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Lucy A. Evans
Wardner
Wenatchee Band
Mrs F C Brown Moves to Brewster Home
Mrs F C Brown relocates to Brewster for a new residence, departing her prior address.
Edmond of Orondo in Town on Business
Wm. Edmond of Orondo arrives in town for business dealings and meetings.
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Wm. Edmond
Orondo
Sale of Cashmere Hotel Fixtures
Evil days have fallen upon the management of the fine Hotel Cashmere. The building belongs to Steve Bailey, but for several years the management has been in the hands of Messrs Page and McCormick. The chief creditor is Claussen Brewing Company of Seattle with judgments totaling about $6 000. The fixtures and furnishings are to be sold to satisfy the judgments on Saturday March 27 at 2 p m. Sheriff Ferguson will conduct the sale.
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Cashmere
Steve Bailey
Mersrs
Page and McCormick
Claussen Brewing Company
Seattle
Sheriff Ferguson
Irish Pride Grows as Russell Reflects on Past Votes
Ed S Russell recalls Wenatchee days when only two voters wore green badges. He notes current Irish prominence and quotes the phrase Truth crushed to earth will rise again and right will prevail. The gala office scene shows changing fortunes.
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Russell
S. Russell
Old Ireland
Wenatchee
Mr. Russell
Emerald Isle
Mrs O'Brien Dies in Wenatchee at 56
Mrs. O'Brien a Wenatchee resident for five years died at her Pennsylvania Avenue home. She led the W C T U Reading Room and was active in the Methodist church. She leaves a daughter and many friends. Funeral Wednesday at 2 at Reley Winans home. Rev. Beightol will conduct. C G Hall is undertaker.
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Reley Winans
Rev. Beightol
Methodist Church
C. G. Hall
Hetty Green Buys A Fifth Avenue Home In New Plan
New York, March 17. Hetty Green purchases a Fifth Avenue residence for between 650000 and 700000 dollars to provide companionship for she, her daughter Sylvia, and Sylvia’s husband Matthew Astor Wilks. Green will retain title in her own name despite the arrangement.
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Hetty Green
Fifth Avenue
Matthew Astor Wilks
Sylvia
Hoboken
Green
Methodist Reception at church for new members
A large turnout at the Methodist church social by the Ladies Aid welcomed new members and returning friends. The program featured piano duets, readings, violin solos, a male chorus led by Prof Brownell, and a girls quartet with notable applause for Prof Van Haverskerke's Mazurka.
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Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid
McClintock
Merle Loving
Eva Roderick
Mary Saunders
Magee
Jones
Leta Roderick
Brownell
Sadie Godfrey
Dorris Jones
Golda Loving
Helen Thompson
van Haverskerke
Miss Vaughn
C. O. Brownell
Prof
Musin
High School Orchestra to Present Program Next Friday
The high school orchestra plans a program next Friday night featuring orchestra selections violinist and cornetist solos humorous speakers singing and other entertainments. We invite you to attend and enjoy.
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Lyceum
Plan on $20,000 library building approved awaiting funding
City council discussed a state bill enabling a one mill library tax expected to raise about $2,000 yearly. With legislature approval the council plans a $20,000 library building, after earlier $10,000 plans. Property owners urged drainage fixes on Mission Street and fire escapes were ordered for two story buildings.
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Holm
State Senate
Senate
Andrew Carnegie
Blake
Mission Street
Palouse
First Street
Re-elected Old Officers at First National Bank Meeting
The annual stock holders and directors meeting of the First National Bank reelected President W T Clark and Vice President D A Beal. Cashier Geo R Fisher was confirmed. directors include F M Scheble Jacob H Miller D A Beal J W Clise O B Fuller A Z Wells Frank Reeves Marvin Chase and W T Clark.
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First National Bank
W. T. Clark
D. A. Beal
Geo. R. Fisher
F. M. Scheble
Jacob H. Miller
J. W. Clise
O. B. Fuller
A. Z. Wells
Frank Reeves
Marvin Chase
New Law Firm Opens Offices in City This Week
O. P. Easterwood and W. F. Goldman form a new law firm. Easterwood is already in city and Goldman arrives from the Sound tomorrow. Both are experienced practitioners recently arrived from New Mexico. Offices to be chosen this week as they hang out their shingle.
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O. P. Easterwood
W. F. Goldman
Mr. Easterwood
Mr. Goldman
the Sound
New Mexico
Bridge Whist Club entertains in St Patrick decor
Mrs Frank Reeves hosted the Bridge Whist club Tuesday afternoon with St Patrick themed decorations and Haviland china favors. No prizes were awarded. Guests included Mrs Harris and Mrs Hines.
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Frank Reeves
Bridge Whist Club
St. Patrick Order
Haviland China
Harris
Mrs. Hines
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Sydney Smith
Metropolis
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Gance
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