Windham Sues Mauk Over Entiat Ranch Purchase
William Windham brings suit against E. T. Mauk in superior court over a ranch sale in Entiat country. Windham alleges he paid an extra $1000 for personal property and chattels on the ranch, which were removed before possession. Judge Steiner will hear the case a week from Friday.
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William Windham
E. T. Mauk
Superior Court
Mauk
Windham
Columbia Valley Bank
Maunk
Steiner
Sheller Heads to Cascade Tunnel Survey Trip
Forest Superintendent D B Sheller travels west by train to the Cascade tunnel region to meet Great Northern Railway engineers surveying Wenatchee river headwaters for a proposed 14000 horsepower power scheme. He will discuss timber destruction, flume and dam needs, and adjust timber and grazing rights with settlers before returning to Wenatchee to organize the forestry office and await Washington staffing for fire patrols at 60 to 75 dollars a month.
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D. B. Sheller
Cascade Tunnel
Sheller
Great Northern Railway Company
Wenatchee River
Wenatchee
Washington
Train Jumps Track on High Trestle at Two Medicine Bridge
A Great Northern No. 1 train left the track at Two Medicine bridge 75 miles east of Whitefish Montana Monday night. The engine and cars remained on the rails after the jump, and guard rails likely saved a plunge into a 200 foot gulch. Mail clerk Henry Hanson was bruised. no other injuries reported. Traffic was halted with No 4 taking No 1’s passengers.
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G. N
Great Northern Road
Two Medicine Bridge
Whitefish
Mont
Henry Hanson
Second Lucky Accident In Great Northern Rail Line
Reaching Spokane this morning at 2 o clock with the passengers the wreck occurred in the Rockies about 350 miles east of Spokane on the Kalis pel division. This is the second time the Great Northern fared well when a train jumped the track with a freight engine 100 miles east of Spokane striking a cow and derailing. No injuries reported despite extensive car damage.
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Spokane
Rockies
Kalis‘pel
Great Northern
Fruit Crop Destroyed by Frost Across Walla Walla
Residents face total loss as frost ruins fruit of all varieties in the region. It marks the fifth consecutive year of partial to complete damage, depressing land values. A method at Blalock fruit farm to smoke protect trees failed.
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Walla Walla
Blalock
Denies Report Of Fruit Failure In Eastern Washington
Will H. Parry reports a strong denial of a sensational telegram claiming widespread frost damage on April 28 across eastern Washington. He cites a Two Rivers district wire indicating no frost and healthy fruit in the early Columbia river belt, with possible minor damage only in Palouse and near the Idaho line.
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Will H. Parry
Spokane
Washington
Inland Empire
Valley
Two Rivers
Columbia River Valley
Columbia River
Parry
Snake
Columbia Rivers
Palouse
Idaho Line
Seattle Times
Lewis-Clarke School to Discuss Land Sale May Meeting
Lewis-Clarke School patrons gather Friday night May 10 at eight to decide if the district shall sell the current land and buy a larger tract. The district recently voted to issue bonds for a new brick school building estimated at about $10 000, with plans to tear down the present frame structure.
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Ork Littlefield
Lewis-Clarke School
Great Northern railroad fined in twenty four hour rule case
Seattle May 1 United States versus the Great Northern Railway for violation of the twenty four hour law on two counts and one count for lack of safety appliances resulted in a fine of 1000 dollars on each count plus costs. The law bars keeping livestock on trains for more than twenty four hours without unloading for feed and water. Fines range from 100 to 500 dollars per offense.
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Great Northern
Seattle
United States
Great Northern Railway
Gunn Exemption Bill Found Fatally Defective
A World reporter uncovered that Senator Arthur Gunn's exemption bill correctly intended to tax money mortgages and ships but misreferences the mining claim defense statute. The title error makes the measure void, prompting potential retroactive reassessment and re enactment by future legislature.
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Gunn
Arthur Gunn
Wenatchee
Easterday
Tax Commission
J. H. Easterday
T. D. Rockwell
State Tax Commission
Wenatchee Considers Temporary Water Plan
Senator Gunn proposes a Columbia River pumping plant to supply Wenatchee 300000 to 400000 gallons daily at under 2200 dollars with about 180 dollars monthly power costs. Ready to run by July, it would cover the interim period until a permanent system is built, with council and water committee to review details.
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Wenatchee
Gunn
Wenatchee Electric Company
Columbia River
Jwy
Wenatchee River
Electric Company
City water plan hinges on pumping plant to secure two years’ supply
The proposal argues a pumping plant would sustain ample water for the city for at least two years until the larger system becomes operative. It emphasizes rapid implementation as a stopgap measure to ensure steady supply amid developing infrastructure.
City Council Moves to End Saloon Employment Bureaus
City council discussed employment offices in saloons at Tuesday night meeting and decided to discourage the practice. Authorities will call on Depot saloon management regarding the employment office there.
Suit Filed Over Restraining Blacksmith Trade in Wenatchee
The superior court hears evidence in Hall and Woodruff versus F R Kist. Plaintiffs seek an injunction to stop Kist from following blacksmithing in Wenatchee. They allege an agreement where Kiel would work as a blacksmith in Wenatchee for years in exchange for compensation. The case draws attention due to tensions around contracts in restraint of trade.
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Hall and Woodruff
F. R. Kist
Wenatchee
Kiel
High School Basket Social At Wenatchee
Wenatchee High School gears up for a basket social Friday night with handmade baskets and edible items auctioned by local young women. Beaux from the community expected to attend. proceeds fund track meet expenses in Pullman May 10 and 11, with about eight Wenatchee boys traveling back May 12.
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Wenatchee
Ladie
Pullman
Wenatshee High School
Palmage Cream Meets Matchee Drug Co in Famous Tie
A celebrated Palmage Cream collaboration appears with Matchee Drug Co amid a notable industry tie up. Details outline a regional product alliance and distribution alignment affecting local pharmacies and customers.
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Wematchee Drug Co
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Orondo Avenue
Wenatchee Ave
Arthur Guin
Bousquet & Christensen Real Estate
RED Apple Real Estate Company
O. H. Chapman
Great Northern Railroad
Irby
Wenatchee Valley
Irby Townsite and Land Co
Duncan & Graves
Wenatchee, Wash
Old Strong Bank
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