Candidates for Lieutenant Governor Entering Race
Seattle reports outline several contenders for lieutenant governor backed by diverse political figures. Coon of Port Townsend may seek renomination but unlikely for governor. Eastman of Vancouver is a prospective candidate. Ellis Morrison active but fluid. Ruth remains a possible name. Edwards of Spokane is the lone declared Democratic candidate.
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C. E. Coon
Port Townsend
Seattle
Coon
A. B. Eastman
Vancouver
Washington
Ellis Morrison
Hones
Republican State Committee
Morricon
Morrison
Seattle Council
S. A. Ruth
A. C. Edwards
Spokane
United States
Alaska
Death of Freddie Yates
Freddie Yates aged eight died after a year long illness. He is the son of George Yates who lives up the Squillchuck. The funeral party will leave Hall's parlors at 1 p m tomorrow for Sunnyslope church where Rev Peters will conduct services at 2 o'clock.
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Freddie Yates
George Yates
Squillchuck
Hall
Sunnyslope Church
Rev. Peters
Prostitution Debate and Local Updates in Wenatchee
A Wenatchee page reviews policing of prostitution, trade figures, and local events. Items include court cases, a Gibb’s ditch matter, and comments on national and international affairs. Also reported are Taft club formation in Leavenworth, a funeral procession, a card sale, and a Spokane birth.
Would Abolish Free Lunch
Tacoma restaurateurs petition the city council to ban free lunch counters in saloons claiming illegality and harm to business. Most major restaurants signed the petition as saloonmen vow a fight if the measure advances, backed by many business supporters who see free lunches as beneficial.
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Tacoma
Wenatchee mayor defends policy on undesirables in city
In a post cyclone interview Mayor Gellatly endorses a policy aimed at excluding a “undesirable” class from Wenatchee. He cites Missouri skepticism, praises local citizenship, and vows to keep the city free from tolerating this group while pursuing a “Greater and Better Wenatchee.”
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Gellatly
Columbia Street
Wenatchee
Preparing Water Bond Vote Details
The city council guided by City Attorney Grimshaw plans a special election on a $55,009 water bond. Voters will decide the plan and payment method. election date to be announced.
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Grimshaw
Census Finds New Residents in South Wenatchee
Census taker David Keith reports about a hundred new residents in the city area south of Orondo Avenue. He notes many newcomers bring large families and seek ranch work while some residents cannot recall their exact birth dates.
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David Keith
Keith
Mr. Keith
World
Orondo Avenue
City agrees to fund Wenatchee avenue extension
The Wenatchee avenue extension to Dry Gulch, land held by the Development company, will be improved with a 20 foot strip funded from the general city fund. The council accepted the land dedication despite protests that the Development and Mission Canal companies should not bear all costs. Estimated expense is 1600 dollars.
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Wenatchee Avenue
Gunn
Messrs
Gunn and
Olive
Columbia
Development Company
Mission Canal Company
Malaga
Roosevelt urges swift action on broad reform agenda
President Roosevelt sends a final message to the Sixtieth Congress urging renewed activity in the remaining weeks. He calls for child labor abolition, a model DC law, employers liability, interstate commerce reform, legal recognition for labor accords, arbitration over strikes, anti blacklist measures, postal savings, forest preservation, and tariff data collection, among others.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Postal Savings Bank
Annual Meeting Tonight at Presbyterian Church
The church hosts its annual dinner at seven followed by the congregational business meeting. A large attendance is expected as reports from church activities and the election of new officers are presented. All interested members are invited.
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Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Chrch
Dane Heir Found After Shipwreck Rescue Bond
Peter Anderson of White Bluffs inherits 375000 dollars from Peter Knudsen, a fellow Danish passenger saved by Anderson during the 1873 W J Gottry wreck off Newfoundland. An old advertisement in used wallpaper led Anderson to the will, confirming him as Knudsen’s heir.
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White Bluffs
Peter Anderson
Peter Knudsen
Anderson
Knuudsen
W. J. Gottry
Newfoundland
Denmark
Knudsen
Poll tax law invalidated yet payments still collected
An Everett report notes the 1903 law repeal clause that supposedly ends poll taxes was overlooked. Despite the repeal, poll taxes of two dollars per non city resident were collected across the state with deputies earning a 5 percent commission for collecting.
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Everett
Gem Cafe Signature Coffee Spotlight
A brief note highlights the Gem Cafe offering a new coffee blend. Patrons are invited to try the drink described as a standout feature. The cafe location remains a local hub for specialty brews and casual visits.
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Valley Bank
Wenatchee and Heating Company
Carpenter & McGuire
Gibb’s
Court House
Senate
Major
William
David Jayne Hill
Berlin
Charlemagne Tower
Prince Henry
America
Hill
Columbia Bank
F. M. Lucavish
Millerdale
Taft Club
Leavenworth
Deed H. Mayer
Leavenworth Echo
R. T. King
M. A. Marley
Mr. May
Dad Gehr
W. S. Gehr
Missouri
Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee Plumbing and Heating Co
Columbia Valley Bank
igFi
Council
Guy Sherman
Peshastin
A. A. Piper
Carl Christenson
J. S. Mooney
J. S. Burdick
Orondo Cafe
McCoy
John Franklin
Cashmere
Gem Cafe
J. E. Ferguson
Chelan County
Inscho
Wenatchee, Wash
J. Ww
Sussex
F. A. Reynolds
Fred M. Berry
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