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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
4
Olympia May 11. Just before leaving for Tacoma Governor Hay signed the commission of I. M. Howell of Tacoma as secretary of state to succeed Sam H. Nichols who resigned. Howell is a former county auditor who was defeated by Nichols for the nomination in the primary.
The Interstate Commerce Commission sides with Kalispell Lumber and Big Blackfoot Milling in Montana against Great Northern and other lines. It orders railroads to establish Spokane differential rates by August 1, cutting lumber transport costs and giving Montana mills a two cent per hundred pounds edge over Spokane mills.
The Journal front page claims it has found Lost John Orth Archduke Johann Salvator of Austria who disappeared 13 years ago after marrying opera singer Ludmilla Stubel. They say he lives in Painesville Ohio earning 15 dollars weekly as a machinist. The couple reportedly traveled world wide and survived the Mount Pelee disaster while his wife and two children perished.
In Flushing New York May 11 1908 Captain Peter C Hains Jr was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of William E Annis the jury deliberated four hours and Hains faces up to twenty years in prison pending sentencing and possible appeal. A separate divorce trial between Mrs Harry Smith and Harry Smith was also listed in the superior court.
A satirical verse about Congress and political promises, noting ties to constituents and the quest for bread and cheese. Light quips follow about marriage, light refreshments, and Arctic life, delivering a collage of quick humor and observational wit.
A playful note describes baseball season as the preferred distraction, with workers planning midafternoon sick days to watch a game, hinting at the season's pull on daily routines and local sports culture.
Fred Pope was jailed after failing to post a $500 bond to promise not to molest the property of Matt Sunitsch in Leavenworth.Witnesses said Pope threatened to burn Sunitsch’s house following a dispute, and the local justice set a $500 bond to keep the peace.
J A and O J Paisley of Champaign Illinois arrived yesterday to review fruit land prospects. They are old acquaintances of the Leedy Bros and A C Dallach and may buy a fruit tract after spending time here.
A patient asks for the worst news and the doctor replies that the bill has reached exactly one hundred dollars. The exchange highlights rising medical costs and a stark bedside moment.
A string of short quips and dialogues about engagement, love, finances, and travel. Characters debate marriage and loyalty while joking about dentists, airships, and forgiveness. The tone mimics a late period newspaper humor column with rapid exchanges.
Mr. Jerome leaves for Idaho to spend the summer after winter mill work. Teneyke moves from Chelan to join the local mill. Mrs. Abbott entertains her Des Moines father. J. D. Berrier attends Wenatchee school directors meeting. Roy Abbott visits Seattle family. W. J. Malloy develops a 40 acre Methow tract irrigated by Fairview ditch, planting Rome Beauty winter apples for a future superior orchard.
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