07 May 1907
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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
1
A telegram from Butte reports the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited was held up early today the engineer murdered and the express car looted of 100000 dollars. A sheriff's posse pursues the bandits who fled with a heavy haul and are thought close on their trail.
A Mrs. J M Ellis reported jewelry worth about 300 dollars missing after laundry handling. A small package containing the missing items arrived by mail, prompting police to pursue a suspect. Rev Utter to conduct Melvin Rickett funeral in Wenatchee with burial in Wenatchee cemetery after services at Hall's.
Japanese boy known as Jimmie died at 8 30 after weeks of blood poisoning. He endured a fierce battle for life aided by willpower as doctors planned a skin graft. Local Nipponese announce his burial this afternoon with a large turnout.
The Hanford Power and Irrigation Company plans to irrigate 32 000 acres in Benton County along the Columbia River between Wenatchee and Kennewick. Land parcels from five to 160 acres will be offered for sale with water rights included, aiming to boost state population by about 15 000. About 350 men and 200 teams work on the irrigation system as Hanford survey adjusts the town and lots for sale. An electric freight and passenger network is planned to reach every farm in the district.
Waterville businessmen resist Wenatchee bid to relocate the U S land office, threatening to sever ties if the Wenatchee Commercial Club drives the plan. Local merchants demand an investigation to confirm if real estate speculators or the business group pushes the change, with petitions limited by local opposition.
Special to the World from Pogue Flat reports a thorough local investigation finds the crop unharmed by recent frosts. About one sixth of the blossoms show frost touch.
A. G. Pogue buys Carl Christensen's half interest in Wenatchee Orchard Land Co at Moses Coulee for 6500 dollars. The sale proceeds quickly amid reports of healthy bloom and strong fruit yield potential despite a small blight.
Kennewick reports the first ripe berries of the season with Robert Gammon predicting market pick within two to three days. Mouncey and valley farmers note berries turning and crates being prepared while frost damage remains light upstream toward Richland. Overall Kennewick valley expected to yield about 60 percent of a full crop with some areas reaching 75 percent and others around one third.
Fruit Inspector Howard Evans urges growers to spray for codlin moth as blooms fall, using arsenate of lead at about two and a half pounds per barrel of water. A follow up spray in a week or ten days targets later broods. Use high pressure pumps and Vermorel nozzles to reach top branches.
At a mass meeting in the Peerless hotel on Thursday evening residents of Oroville decided to extend the town Fourth of July celebration over two or three days. Details on events and schedules were to follow, aiming to boost participation and pageantry.
A committee of seven organizes a multi day event with a strong expense fund already surpassing $1000. The plan anticipates a large crowd and a full program of amusements over two to three days.
The Wenatchee Canning company announces a new ice plant in Wenatchee costing nearly 50000 dollars. It promises more and cheaper ice than ever before for the city and surrounding country, aiming to supply the entire population.
The city moves to secure Columbia River water with a Gould Triplex pump and 60 HP motor to supply 300000 to 400000 gallons daily. Initial power from Wenatchee Electric at about 180 monthly, total piping cost near 15000. A ten inch main and eight inch mains will be laid for future growth, with bids and purchase to follow.
J. E. Mills of Mills and Drousch buys partner's share and will run the Wenatchee Avenue barber shop as his own. Mr. Drousch retires from the business.
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