Box of Wenatchee Apples Sent to Roosevelt
Captain John W. Green sent a box of Wenatchee apples to President Roosevelt. The ex Rough Rider notes the Best Apples in the United States come from Wenatchee. He also sent a box to Charles Larrabee, commissioner of Indian affairs, and a traveling man sent apples to Charles Pillsbury. Wenatchee Department Store sold the fruit.
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John W. Green
Department of the Interior
Roug Riders
Wenatchee
Teddy
United States
United Staes
Captain Green
Charles Larrabee
United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Charles Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Wenatchee High Track Set for Pullman U W Meet
Norman Lake, track captain, ran 2 08 half mile in trial, seven seconds off the high school record and within a few tenths of the Northwest Interscholastic record. Eight Wenatchee athletes will depart Wednesday for Pullman and U W, then proceed to the university a week later. Reverend Hilton of St Luke’s Church plans a Boise conference trip returning Tuesday night.
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Pullman
U. W
Norman Lake
Dunn
Wenatchee
University of Washington
Hilton
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Boise
Idaho
Jack Overdorf to Box "Dark Horse" in Coulee City
Boxers Jack Overdorf and Billy Stokes, a Twisp resident dubbed a dark horse, will spar at 158 pounds for $500 a side in Coulee City next month. Overdorf, a Wenatchee department store employee, boasts 19 wins in 23 decisions and has defeated several noted foes. A cheering crowd is expected with local preliminaries before the headline bout.
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Coulee City
Mmnuth
Jack Overdorf
Billy Stokes
Twisp
Overdorf
Wenatchee
Ross, Mullen
Jimmie Burroughs
George Estill
Waterville
New residents arrive in town from Iowa and Oregon
Ore Freer and family settle in a new home bought from A. J. Mills as Col Hueston and a party from Iowa arrive by train to establish a permanent residence. The group includes Col Hueston his wife and child Mr Mills a nephew and a young lady friend with a ill brother in the party.
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Ore
A. J. Mills
Col. Hueston
Iowa
Mr. Mills
Literary Entertainment at GA R hall by Christian Endeavor
The Christian Endeavor plans a literary entertainment at GA R hall tonight. O M Torrence has sold his ranch buildings to Mr Frisbie and is hauling lumber for a new residence just west of the old site.
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GA. R. Hall
O. M. Torrence
Injunction Sought Over Wenatchee Blacksmith Pact
The Superior court heard Woodruff and Hall versus F R Kist over a ten year Wenatchee blacksmith restraint. Plaintiffs claim Kist violated the contract by working as a blacksmith before the period expired and seek an injunction to stop him.
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Woodruff & Hall
F. R. Kist
Kist
Wenatchee
Council Decides on Pumping Plant for Wenatchee Water
Wenatchee city council approved a municipal pumping plant to boost summer water supply. The plan includes a permanent installation on the Columbia bank with temporary power from Wnatchee Electric. A Gould Triplex pump, costing about 3000 dollars, will be installed to allow flexible operation and faster readiness for future expansion.
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Wenatchee
The
Columbia
Wnatchee Electric Company
Seattle
Basket Social Supports Track Team at High School
A large crowd attended the basket social last night to raise funds for the track team. Ei Daily World reports 22 baskets sold for a total of 85 dollars with the top bid at 8 dollars and an average around 4 dollars. The event showcased student support as the team prepares for Pullman and Seattle engagements.
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Ei Daily World
Pullman
Seattle
Fruit Damage Mixed Across Spokane Area Orchards
Pullman May 3 J B Holt county fruit inspector reports early assessments of fruit damage from heavy frosts are exaggerated in places and vary by orchard. La Follette Wadadai’s big orchard loses fifty percent or more while Almota Penewawa orchards show severe losses and nearby fields show lighter impact.
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Mr. la Follette
Harry McKenzie
Wawawai
Thompson Sentenced to Penitentiary Under Graves Bill
Chester Thompson, convicted of murdering Judge Emory, was committed to the penitentiary by Judge Snell. He will be detained in the Pierce county jail until June 12, when the Graves Bill takes effect.
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Tocoma
Chester Thompson
Emory
Snell
Thompson
Pierce County
Graves
Frosty district sparing many crops. cherries and pears hurt
In Wawawai area frost damage varied by altitude. Mr Holt says beans and vegetables at 500 feet above Wawawai escaped damage. Upland fruits mostly uninjured except cherries and pears. Mr Smith of Penewawa reports peaches largely spared but cherries and pears damaged. Overall county losses not as high as first feared.
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Holt
Wawawai
Smith
Penewawa
Gold Excitement Grows As Local Discoveries Multiply
Local interest in the gold discovery surges daily with more prospectors traveling to the fields. Many report promising float and rock samples as claims multiply on the southern hills and in the main ridge from Butte toward Knapp's Coulee.
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Acroun
Salvation Army Leaders Visit Wenatchee For Color Presentation
Major and Mrs. Frank Waite of Seattle, divisional officers, visit Wenatchee May 4 and 5. The event includes swearing in of soldiers and presentation of colors at the army hall, with fourteen signees of the Articles of War pledging lifelong service.
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Frank Waite
Seattle
Salvation Army
Jenkins
Wenatchee
Waite
Army Hall
Windham Mauk Controversy Heads to Justice Court Trial
State brings case against E T Mauk in Justice Palmer's court Tuesday. Windham, the complainant, accuses Mauk of unlawfully converting to his own use a brass bed mattress and bed springs valued at twenty dollars. Mauk refuses to speak to the press.
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E. T. Mauk
Justice Court
Windham
Mauk
Freed at Noon: Anderson and Hicks Released from Prison
Ed Anderson and another prisoner named Hicks, previously jailed for drunkenness and fighting, were released at noon today. They earned their release by performing manual labor on the city streets, improving their conduct during the sentence.
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Ed Anderson
Hicks
Medal for Mrs Wessels by Idaho Legislature
Mrs Minnie V Wessels of Kendrick receives a state medal from Idaho's ninth legislature for service to the Lewis and Clark and Louisiana Purchase Expositions. The solid Karat gold tribute, crafted by Jewele Evans of Boise, bears the coat of arms and inscriptions praising her artistic skill and Idaho's exposition showings.
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Idaho
Minnie V. Wessels
Kendrick
Jewele, Evans
Boise
State of
Browne Goes to Jail in Forged-Check Case
Co. C Browne arrested for uttering a bogus check and yesterday waived a preliminary hearing in the Justice of the Peace court. He was committed to Chelan county jail in default of bail set at 1000 dollars which he has not yet furnished.
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Co. C. Browne
Justice of the Peace’s Court
Chelan
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Captain Green Snds
Rough Riders
Jack Qverdorf
BOX “Dark Horse
Cashmere News
Pententiary
Wenatchee Theater
Major Frank Waite
Mrs. Wessels
Orondo Avenue
Wenatchee Ave
Arthur Gunwn
Court House
Bousquet & Christensen Real Estate Surety Bonds
RED Apple Real Estate Company
C. H. Chapma
Great Northern Railroad
Wenatchee Valley
Irby Townsite and Land Co
Irby
Washington
Columbia Valley Bank
Old Strong Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
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