Leonard Fowler Lands Good Job
Leonard Fowler formerly publisher of the Wenatchee Republic and late manager of the Ranch now manages the north west division for Outcault Advertising Co. of Chicago. The firm led by R. F. Outcault and C. N. Crewdson is described as a strong, prominent national operation. Fowler’s new role follows a disputed exit from the Ranch, with Crewdson noting Fowler’s strong business acumen. Fowler was approached in Vancouver where a Chicago executive offered him a retainer and $100 in cash to join the firm.
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Leonard Fowler
Wenatchee Republic
Seattle
Outcault Advertising Co
Chicago
R. F. Outcault
Buster Brown
C. N. Crewdson
Bridgeport
Fowle
Fowler
Crewdson
Wenatchee
Vancouver
Mr. Fowler
Not Too Old To Marry In Seattle Union
Ed ward L. Payne aged 74 of Conconully married Maggie B. Wilson 44 of Seattle last Friday in Seattle. Payne was an early stage driver who moved to the county during the mining days and now runs a hotel at Conconully.
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Ned Payne
Conconully
Seattle
Central Washington
Ned” Payne
Edward L. Payne
Conconuilly
Maggie B. Wilson
Ned
Private sewer line work begins for Hotel Chewawa
The Hotel Chewawa faces ongoing sewerage issues and last week began laying a private sewer line on Wenatchee avenue to connect with the city system at the Columbia Valley bank corner.
New Manager Takes Charge at Johnston Co Seattle Branch
E. J. Killen of the Seattle piano house of D S Johnston Co visits the city to assume charge of the firm’s interests here. Stock is stored at Groves & Co and a carload of pianos is en route to Wenatchee as Johnston Co plans permanent establishment.
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D. S. Johnston & Co
Seattle
E. J. Killen
Groves & Co
Wenatchee
Johnston Co
Still in the Lead in Spokesman-Review District Contest
Mss Bessie Estes remains ahead with 305,089 votes versus 247,554 for Miss Dephane Reeves of Chelan in the Spokesman-Review district contest.
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Bessie Estes
Spokesman-Review
Dephane Reeves
Chelan
Gehr Tidmarsh building near North Wenatchee advances
Construction of the Gehr Tidmarsh marsh building on North Wenatchee avenue progresses with excavation finished and forms being built for concrete walls. Guilford Marr holds the contract for the two story basement structure 50 by 120 feet. John Donalds, previously in charge of the Gehr Fuller concrete work, will supervise this project as well. Tenants have already rented the rooms and the building aims for rapid completion.
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Gehr-Tidmarsh
Wena*chee Avenue
Guilford Marr
John Donalds
Gehr-Fuller
Gehr- Tidmarsh
Piano Men Sought in Horse Theft Case
Sheriff Ferguson and deputies search for young Cline and a companion linked to a horse theft from Ison Skaggs. The duo allegedly bought horses but paid nothing and fled, with all neighboring towns alerted and no sighting yet. Cline, son of a Seattle piano man, is known locally and across eastern Washington.
Will Build a Fine Residence on Mauk Lot
W. H. Dickson bought the BE. T. Mauk lot at the corner of Palouse and D street for 725. He plans a fine residence there and is also building a seven room modern house on a lot in Dickson addition.
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W. H. Dickson
Mauk
BE. T. Mauk
Palouse
D Street
Washington Apples Dominate Markets In Midwest Show
F N Walker of Spokane reports Washington apples outsell eastern varieties after a trip through Illinois Indiana Iowa and Minnesota. At a National Apple Show display in a town, New York apples were outclassed by Washington fruit prompting a Chicago commission merchant to order Washington apples. The Wenatchee and Chelan grown Chicago-shipped fruit drew comment amid growing Northwest interest.
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Washington
F. N. Walker
Spokane
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Walker
Ipgiane
New York
Chicago
Wenatchee
Chelan
Middle West
East
Northwest
Court sides with constitutionality challenge on board bill
Michael Swan was arraigned in the superior court on beating a Great Northern commissary bill at the Cascade tunnel. Judge Grimshaw rules the 1907 board bill law impractical as it imposes imprisonment for debt, conflicting with the US constitution. The case cites multiple state courts and awaits a supreme court decision while critics say the law makes courts a collection agency.
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Michael Swan
Great Northern
Cascade Tunnel
Kemp
O. P. Barrows
Swan
Grimshaw
Superior Court
United States
Supreme Court
Tariff Bill Secrecy Planned as Senate Committee Weighs Measure
Washington reports that the finance committee in the senate, led by Senator Aldrich, will guard tariff schedules from disclosure until the bill is perfected. Republicans vow secrecy, while Democrats will review the measure after shape and before report, with minority views possible.
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Washington
Ways and
House
Finance Committee
Senate
House Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Aldrich
Fruit and Produce Association Formed at Trinidad
A Trinidad based fruit and produce association organized with N J Potter as president, C W Miller secretary, and A Brown treasurer. It begins with 25 members and aims to centralize sale of farm products and run a grower school to aid smaller farmers.
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Fruit and Produce Association
Trinidad
N. J. Potter
C W. Miller
A. Brown
Will Frost Tonight Weather Tonight and Tuesday
Washington forecast calls for a fair night with light frost tonight. An easterly to northerly wind persists as the outlook covers Tuesday with continued cool conditions and frost risk.
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Washington
Will Decide on School Site
South end residents will meet with the school board to discuss securing a site for the south end school building. The board has not found a willing seller, and it is likely condemnation may be used to obtain a site.
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Sider
South End
R M Lewis Heads to Chelan on Saturday
R M Lewis departed Saturday for Chelan on business. The brief note records the trip and purpose as unspecified but tied to routine work.
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R. M. Lewis
Chelan
Malaga property takes a jump in new townsite sale
J H McGahan sold his Malaga corner lot for 100 dollars after buying the other day at 65. R L Bartlett bought the lot. I M Derifield, owner of the townsite, says desirable lots will sell quickly. Malaga’s growth is linked to the Valhalla irrigation project and scattered five to ten acre tracts. A ferry across the Columbia is proposed to serve new settlers.
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J. H. McGahan
Malaga
R. L. Bartlett
I. M. Derifield
Valhalla
Columbia River
Columbia
Ragtime Minstrel Rehearsal Urges Punctual Cast
The Ragtime Minstrel show to be produced April 2 needs cast members to attend rehearsals promptly. Management warns rushing rehearsal pace could prevent timely production. A rehearsal is set for tonight at 7 30 at the Commercial club rooms.
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Commercial Club
Washington Children's Home Representative Visits City
Rev. McClure, representing the Washington Children's home, is in the city today. He spent yesterday in Chelan and is set to travel to Spokane tonight.
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Rev. McClure
Washington Children’s Home
City
Chelan
Spokane
Gov Cosgrove condition sparks conflicting reports
A wide range of rumors circulates about Governor Cosgrove in Paso Robles with a Bellingham hotelier claiming incurable illness and imminent death while another source says he is improving and may resume duties by May 1. An Aberdeen World dispatch notes Acting Governor Hay plans a world tour starting around May 15 if Cosgrove returns to duty May 1, with Hay traveling with his family.
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Cosgrove
Paso Robles
Bellingham
California
Washington
Daily World
Aberdeen
Olympia
Hay
Committee Delays Rate Details Finishing Bill Form
The article describes careful handling of bill tables by trusted staff in committee rooms and postponing rate questions until the bill’s phraseology is agreed. The form will be perfected before resolving conflicting schedules.
Slaughter House and Cold Storage Plant Burn
The Little Wetsel company slaughter house and new cold storage plant at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers burned on Saturday night. The fire caused about 3000 in losses. eleven dressed beef were consumed. Origin unknown. alarm at 8 p m. Rebuilding will begin at once.
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Little Wetsel Company
Columbia
Wenatchee
Real Estate Investor Joins Valley Land Company
Frank Oliver becomes a member of Valley Land Company by purchasing a third interest in the Butler & Hanan realty firm. The enterprise has built a lucrative realty business with a sizable client list, including many Seattle purchasers. Oliver’s wide connections in Seattle are seen as a key asset to the firm.
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Frank Oliver
Valley Land Company
Butler & Hanan
Oliver
Seattle
Wenatchee
Dunbar Concert Company to Seat Sale Tomorrow
The Dunbar Concert Company second number in the High School Lecture course begins seat sales tomorrow at noon at Wanatchee Drug Company. The Dunbars will perform here March 25 as a high class attraction.
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Dunbar Concert Company
Wenatchee Drug Company
Dunbars
The Passion of the Soul at Christian Church Services
Yesterday’s services at the Christian Church drew a large crowd with many turned away at the evening session. The preacher urged continued attendance as the week continues with services every night this week.
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Christian Church
Northport Elects Eugene P Travis as Mayor
At a city council meeting last Wednesday night in Northport Eugene P Travis was elected mayor. The fall election previously saw T Moore elected but he resigned after a transfer to Kalispell Montana.
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Northport
Eugene P. Travis
T. Moore
Kalispell
Mont
Burglars Held as Police Trace Pawned Watch
A Saturday report says two burglars who visited Wenatchee Thursday were traced to Coeur d Alene Idaho. Sheriff Ferguson pursued, but the captured man did not match suspects in Wenatchee. Spokane police linked a pawned watch to a tall negro seen with a stranger in Wenatchee. Authorities vow no more robberies by negroes without credentials.
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Wenatchee
Coeur D’alene
Idaho
Perguson
Coeus @ Alene
E. I. Ich
Insctio
Spokane
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MR. Hay
Little Wetsel CO
Stroying Slaughter House
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