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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
2
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A 1906 Wenatchee notice urges citizens to turn off lawn sprinklers when a fire alarm sounds to avoid lowering main pressure. It stresses strict enforcement of the ordinance and that saving water during tinder-dry conditions protects the town from a major blaze.
A city editorial urges Wenatchee voters to approve bonds to fund a central jail, fire department quarters, and a records facility. It argues population and wealth are rising, current facilities are inadequate, and a unified city offices complex is needed for pride, safety, and efficiency.
Grand Jury reports progress at the Webber-Runsel Canning plant in Yakima North as George M. Edwards arranges to buy 2 500 tons of tomatoes at 8 dollars per ton. The 100 by 100 foot one story gray stone building nears operation by July. In New York subpoenas issued to all clerks in the Life Insurance supply unit of Mutual Life Trusurance Co.
Individuals are ordered to appear before the special grand jury on Monday and to bring all books, letter files, and other documents as part of the proceeding.
In Montana the claim surfaces that August Heinze will succeed Senator Clark, ending the copper war settlement between Amalgamated and Heinze interests. The report cites a well-connected source asserting Clark withdraw and Heinze’s election was pledged as part of a broader deal.
In Poughkeepsie New York May 5 a social storm erupts as William C Champlin owner of the Savoy Hotel is arrested for keeping a disorderly resort. A magistrate's hearing Monday may reveal a large city scandal with about twenty underage girls and several married women fleeing town.
A major blaze in North Yakima, Washington, destroyed the wholesale, lumber and produce district after an earlier courthouse fire. Losses exceed 215000 with factories like Pioneer Lumber and Yakima Milling destroyed. a boy was wounded by a cartridge explosion and a fireman injured. The fire was brought under control by midnight with partial insurance coverage.
Oakland reports the governor will continue declaring legal holidays until June 1 to align with a special legislative session. Measures to curb statute of limitations may also be considered while the legislature convenes.
Carl Christensen, Clerk of Chelan County Superior Court, lists A N Corbin Crass & Corbin as probate specialists. The firm operates from T Rarey & Co Building, Suite 1, with Farmers Exchange phone lines 223 224 and P S phones 21 and 23 in Wenatchee Washington.
Union Dye Works offers cleaning and dyeing for ladies and gents using French steam process. Garments are pressed and repaired with satisfactory work guaranteed. Corner Wenatchee Ave and 1st St North Wenatchee Washington.
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