Tacoma Commercial club endorses 1907 tax exemption law
The Tacoma Commercial club board argues the 1907 Gunn law tax exemption for mortgages money warrants bonds and municipal securities boosts investment and industry. The resolution asks Pierce county to treat the law as valid until the state supreme court rules, urging other auditors to follow.
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Tacoma
Board of Trustees
The
Commercial Club
Board of Trustees of
Tacoma Commercial Club
Washington
Pierce County
Supreme Court of
State
State of Washington
George M. Hellar
H. Hyde
H. A. Rhodes
Committee On
Dollar with hole resurfaces in Wenatchee bank
A dollar found in Wenatchee with a small central hole was deposited at the Columbia Valley bank. W. W. Downie, the teller, identified it as an old friend and noted it has circulated back into the bank about twenty times in the last three or four months.
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Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee
Dellar
Wenatchee
Columbia Valley Bank
W. W. Downie
Council Meets Tonight to Consider Bids and Franchises
The Com mon Council plans a weekly session tonight with bids for So Wenatchee avenue improvements to the old corporate line below the courthouse and across the bridge likely to be accepted. The Valley Power company franchise will receive a second reading and resolutions for Okanogan avenue improvement will be introduced.
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Common Council
Wenatchee Avenue
Valley Power Company
Okanogan Avenue
Dallam Comments On Wenatchee Growth And County Politics
Frank Dallam of Loomis Prospectr predicts Wenatchee will reach 10 000 to 15 000 people in a few years. He notes strong Mead support in Okanogan County and Republican convention backing. Loomis seeks the northern county seat while Riverside pushes for the southern seat. The Ellis Forde Company advertises six dollars for the first crate of native strawberries in Wenatchee.
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Wenatchee
Frank Dallam
Loomis Prospectr
Mead
Jones
Okanogan
Okanogan County
Loomis
Riverside
Ellis-Forde Company
Wenatchee Commercial Club Considers Water Bond Plan
At a recent Wenatchee Commercial Club meeting members favored the proposed water bond issue with no dissent. Discussion covered county bonding to take over $80,000 debt at 8 percent, potential bonds at 4 to 5 percent, and $125,000 bonds leaving $45,000 for roads. Prof Lemon announced a horticulture short course for next year. Athletics received attention but no actions were decided. resolutions were urged to reflect the meeting’s views.
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Wenatchee Commercial Club
Lemon
Railway Commission to Hear Great Northern Depot Complaints
State railway commissioners will hold an all day session on May 13 in Spokane to hear shipper complaints about insufficient depot facilities between Spokane and Leavenworth. The meeting, in the chamber of commerce assembly room, will include H A Fairchild, John C Lawrence, Jesse S Jones, J Will Lysons, O O Caldernead and C E Van Etten.
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State Railway Commissioners
Great Northern
Spokane
Leavenworth
Chamber of Commerce
Office of
Railway Commissioners
H. A. Fairchild
Bellingham
John C. Lawrence
Olympia
Jesse S. Jones
Tacoma
J. Will Lysons
O. O. Caldernead
C. E. van Etten
Adventist School Plans for Malaga Growth
J B E Vande Mark and wife of Malaga visited the World office yesterday. They oversee the Seven Day Adventist school at Malaga. He said they plan a larger school, with a dormitory next year. This year the term runs ten months. next year it will be nine months.
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J. BE. Vande Mark
Malaga
World Office
Varde Mark
At the Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
Tomorrow night Thursday and Saturday night the regular moving picture show will be the attraction at the theatre. Subjects include The Romance of a Singer The Street Fakir His First Success and several other high class pictures. Illustrated songs by Mr Hum phries and special music by Mrs Ed Ferguson.
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Humphries
Ed. Ferguson
City Clerk Confused Over Eligibility To Register To Vote
An inquiry from City Clerk Sam Sumner questions if a person who will be a qualified general election elector may register and vote in the primaries when the oath to register cannot be taken. The piece notes the resident’s requirements and the oath text, then asks for guidance on Sam’s dilemma. It also reports a marriage: Jesse H. Boyer and Annie M. Ropp wed at the Chewawa hotel with Rev. Berger officiating.
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Sam Sumner
State of
Washington
Sam
Someboody
Chewawa
Jesse H. Boyer
Annie M. Ropp
Spokane
Mr. Berger
Mrs. Boyer
Boyer
The World Offers Free Fleet Visit to Puget Sound
The World invites boys and girls to win a free ticket to see the Big Fleet as it reaches Puget Sound. A dozen have already signified interest. The offer is easy, requiring only a few hours of work. For details, contact The World office by phone or in person.
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Puget Sound
Seattle
World Office
Wenatchee Social Notes Include Visitors and Local Businessmen
Mrs W R Prowell of Portland is in Wenatchee to handle business matters. B S Russell of Lakeside visits Wenatchee. Sam Mills returns from Seattle where he stayed with friends. Mr and Mrs J B Ballou of Leavenworth visit Wenatchee. Constable Simmons will employ another man tomorrow. Prisoner to be disciplined if he resists, with light diet. Walter M Olive and C F Maynard attended from Wenatchee Saturday. Olive praises Wenatchee as a growing hub and signs his cards with city and country.
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Walter M. Olive
C. FE. Maynard
Wenatchee
Mr. Olive
Wenatche
Douglas County Press
Riverside Seeks Move of County Seat to Riverside
The people of Riverside in Okano gan county have taken preliminary steps to secure the removal of the county seat from Con ecounlly to Riverside. Thousands of circulars have been sent out. Riverside residents have raised $10000 to build a courthouse and jail. The removal question will likely be put to voters at the November election.
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Riverside
Okanogan County
Conecounlly
10000 CARS NEEDED TO CARRY FRUIT FROM WE NATCHEE VALLEY
Officials of the road expect 10000 cars will be required in five years to move fruit shipped from the We natchee Valley. The figure is conservative, based on trees coming into bearing. Dr. Gilchrist to East, wife and daughter depart Thursday for six weeks at clinics. Mrs. Laura B. Jacobson to run hospital in his absence. Police Court News notes a lone offender at Judge Palmer's, with a brief case and a $5 fee. Chas. Fry offers shoe repairs at reduced prices.
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Wenatchee Valley
A. A. Piper
Great Northern
Gilchrist
College of Detroit
Laura B. Jacobson
D. H. Gilchrist
Police Court News
Notice of sale and debt transfer for Wenatchee furniture business
Public notice announces disposal of a furniture business at 30-32 Wenatchee Ave S to George W. Payton who will assume all debts and liabilities and asks creditors to settle with him. Signed James McGohan. Also includes a Degree of Honor notice dated May 12 seeking attendance to meet the chief of honor.
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Wenatchee Ave. S
George W. Payton
Gren
Anna Becker
Candidacy Announcements for Sheriff and Engineer
A paid advertisement announces DAN F. SHASER seeking the Democratic nomination for county sheriff and J. W. SUSSEX pursuing the Republican nomination for county engineer, both subject to their respective primary elections.
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Dan F. Shaser
J. W. Sussex
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Nod
A candidate runs for the office of Sheriff in the upcoming primary on the Republican ticket. The filing outlines campaign aims and party backing as the race begins.
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Acme Business
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McQuisten
Wenatchee Hospital
M.B. Hess
U. S
Commercial Club of
Dallam
Loomis Prospector
Railway Commission
Adventist School
Seven-Day Church
City Glerk
City News
W. R. Prowell
Portland, Oregon
B. Russell
Lakeside
Sam Mills
Mrs
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Piper
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Chas. Fry’s
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Flanigan
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Chelan County
F. A. Warren
F. A. Reynolds
J. E. Ferguson
Fred M. Berry
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