Council Unanimously Backs Saloon Question to Voters
After weeks of council disagreements the city will not issue new saloon licenses until the people decide at the ballot box. Four licenses remain valid until September and, if no election is called, future licenses may be denied. Councilman Rossi urged no license by local option, urging full public backing to prohibit liquor sales. The Depot saloon license was revoked after Sunday liquor sales were found.
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Patsy Taylor
Rossi
Depot
Governor May Deliberates Special Session After Embezzlement Probe
Gov. M. E. Hay will let state newspapers gauge public sentiment on a possible special legislative session. Probes into embezzlement charges against Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton prompted the consideration. Estimated Olympia costs run 20 000 to 30 000 dollars, a figure Hay deems high without clear public support. A report will be distributed to every newspaper to reflect taxpayer sentiment.
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Legisla
Ture
Olympia
Special Legislative Committee
Ortis Hamilton
Hay
Wenatchee Abstract company opens new city offices
The Wenatchee Abstract company moves into the Columbia Valley Bank building today with an entrance on Orondo avenue. Previously the firm had no regular city office. Secretary and manager R. W. Vermilya has spent months compiling records at the courthouse. Incorporators are W. S. Gehr O. Fuller Ed S Russell W. R. Prowell Guy Browne and Bruce Griggs.
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Wenatchee Abstract Company
Columbia Valley Bank
Orondo Avenue
R. W. Vermilya
Court House
W. S. Gehr
O. Fuller
Ed. S. Russell
W. R. Prowell
Guy Browne
Bruce Griggs
New Secretary of the State of Washington Named
Captain Howell, former Pierce County auditor, appointed secretary of state after a lengthy review. Born February 13 1866 in Waukon Iowa, he trained at Oregon State Normal School and joined his father in real estate before managing a large estate through hard economic times.
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Captain Howell
Tacoma
Waukon
Allamakee County
Iowa
Chicago
Cherokee County
Capt. Howell
Oregon State Normal School
Monmouth
Howell
Taft Family Summer Home at Beverly Rests by Ocean
President and Mrs Taft attend All Souls church on Sunday mornings then plan a Beverly Mass summer stay after Congress adjourns. They will spend July and August there, with Taft making brief speaking trips. The oceanfront two story home sits near golf links and was chosen by Mrs Taft.
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Mrs. Taft
Beverly
Mass
Taft
All Souls’ Church
Congress
Mr. Taft
Laft
Government fruit packer coming to Washington districts
Senator W L James asked for expert instruction in fruit packing and arranged for G Harold Powell to visit Yakima Wenatchee berry districts and Puallup area during shipping and berry seasons. Powell's work for California is praised and expected to benefit Washington. Seattle hosts four railroads meeting for exhibition rates and nonconflicting excursion schedules.
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Washington
W. L. James
Department
G. Harold Powell
Yakima
Wenatchee
Jones
Powell
California
Puyallup
Captain Howell Aided County Finances and School Warrants
The text notes Captain Howell, son of a family including a mother and two sisters, served as deputy county auditor in 1901 and was elected county auditor in 1904 by a large majority. He was reelected in 1906, ending his term last January, and was praised for prudent duties. He organized the state association of county auditors and promoted a uniform accounting system saving taxpayers thousands. He helped passage of a law standardizing school warrants issuance for boards of education in small cities.
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Howell
State Association of County Auditors
Boards of Education
Opening Columbia River From Kettle Falls To Sea
Two government workers arrived at Trinidad Washington to study opening the Columbia river from Kettle Falls to the sea. Their march includes crossing Priest Rapids and continuing on foot along the bank to assess funding for immediate river opening. The project alongside Celilo canal will boost Inland Empire freight and development. Teachers' examination is set for Wenatchee this week at Sprague's hall.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Wash
Columbia River Valley
Kettle Falls
Congress
Wenatchee
Priest Rapids
Celilo Canal
Columbia
Snake
Lewiston
Pasco
Kennewick
White Bluffs
Columbia Valley
Inland Empire
Sprague’s Hall
Bowersox
Weather outlook for four states shows mild temps
Oregon Washington and Idaho forecast clear tonight with light frost. Thursday brings fair skies and warmer conditions across the region.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Young Man Killed by Gunshot Near Entat
George Mitchell Jr. 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Entiat, died after a 22 caliber rifle discharge. He left home to hunt, the bullet struck his forehead, and his sister found him unconscious. he died shortly after despite efforts to save him. The family is well regarded and urged by friends to accept condolences.
Decoration Day Plans In Wenatchee Form Committees
Local observance organized with G A R oversight and help from Spanish American War Veterans Sons of Veterans and Women Relief Corps. Merrill Ferguson chair G A R group Scheble Woods select Sons of Veterans by committee. pastors Beightol and Stephenson named to deliver memorial sermon and address.
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Wenatchee
H. L. Beightol
Methodist Church
Stephenson
Presbyterian Church
Orondo Development to Plats Large Orchard Tracts
Orondo Development Co buys Eli Fisher lands along the Columbia near Orondo. The project will be platted into five and ten acre parcels and offered for sale within days. East riverbank site features a gentle slope and irrigation via a large pumping plant taking water from the Columbia under company supervision.
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Eli Fisher
Columbia River
Orondo
Orondo Development Company
Wenatchee Valley
Many Land Sales Reported in Orondo District
Orondo has seen a flurry of land transactions with Simonton property sold in full. Dr Kilbourn and Fred Wood of Seattle bought 60 acres while T J Ferguson purchased 12 acres. A E Swan sold 15 acres to Frank Malfa of Waterville and Clyde McEvoy sold 5 acres to Mr Richardson of Waterville. Swan refused 500 per acre for his three year old orchard. The McDermott tract is now under H E Farwell company and work on the new ditch progresses with pump house materials due from Wenatchee.
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A. E. Swan
Frank Malfa
Waterville
Clyde McEvoy
Mr. Richardson
Fred McDermott
H. E. Farwell
Death Follows Hoax Claim of Leprosy
In Bellingham on May 12 Andrew Blixt a stone cutter killed himself on his porch after co workers pressured him with mock claims he had leprosy. He suffered a mild skin disease, but friends allege the teasing drove him to suicide.
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Bellingham
Andrew Blixt
Roosevelts Hunt Leopards and Cap Cubes in Africa
Nairobi dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelts expedition shooting a leopard and capturing its two cubs. A buffalo and two giraffes were also captured. Horticulturist will be set to trees this fall. The Orondo envelopment company formed with offices in the Columbia Valley Bank Building. F. C. Lemon elected secretary to oversee company interests.
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Nairobi
Roosevelt
Orondo Envelopment Company
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
F. C
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Gov
M. E. Hay
TODA
State of Washington
Ington
Pierce County
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State of
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Wenatchee, Yakima and
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Seattle
Great Northern
Nok
Th Pacific
Canadian Pacific
O Railroad & Navigation Company
Entat
George Mitchell
Ness
George Mitchell, Jr
Fisher
Simonton
Dr. Kilbourn
Fred Wood
Acres
T. J. Ferguson
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