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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
1
Tomorrow’s special city election asks voters to approve bonds totaling 12000 for a new city hall and fire house. Senator Arthur Gunn defends the plan noting water fund tax proceeds cover the cost and that the project does not hinder water system improvements.
County commissioners approve the petition of Leavenworth citizens to incorporate. Dee Mayers and others represented residents. A railroad overhead crossing near Losekkamp's building will span about 400 feet, funded by the railroad with county upkeep costs.
The crossing is deemed dangerous and a new school house will be built on the opposite side of the track near the thickly settled area increasing the need for an overhead crossing. The bridge across the Wehatchee River linking Leavenworth with the Cascade orchards is to be discussed this afternoon.
Wenatchee outplayed Quincy with a 13 to 4 win. Russell hit a home run and Packenham two base hits as Young struck out 11 in a dominant pitching performance. The Wenatchee infield, Dunbar, Godfrey, and solid battery work sealed the victory and praised the team’s depth and potential.
Preparation for Decoration Day and Memorial Sunday events is under way as the G A R forms a five member committee to meet the city three person committee this week. A Public meeting at the Commercial club will invite all interested. Memorial Sunday services will be at the Methodist church with Rev Tanner giving the principal address. Choir leaders from all churches will arrange the music and program. G A R committee members listed: M O Merril J B Palmer W D Reeder A P Olayon and A A Stevens.
County Auditor Gellatly issued a license Saturday to John O. Hooker of Wenatchee and Belle G. Olsen of Portland. Today he issued another license to Robt E. Wood of Stehekin and Ewily Calmus of Minneapolis.
President Roosevelt reiterates support for Hepburn rate legislation in a telegram to the Pennsylvania State Grange executive committee. He says the Hepburn bill, with the Allison amendment and possible Long and Overman changes, aligns with his original position and would constitute a major step toward solving the rate problem.
Mrs R W Cutts and Mrs G H McMaster gave a grand Wenatchee reception at Mrs Cutts home on Saturday afternoon attended by over 75 ladies. The decor featured white and green with profuse foliage and blossoms. Dainty refreshments were served as hostesses assisted by Mrs Russel Catts Jr Mrs Bower and Mrs Gass.
A report states the north fork of the Gualala river dried up since the April 18 earthquake. Gualala railroad tracks twisted in all directions and roads became useless. Great damage was reported to numerous mills in the area.
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