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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
The city council awarded the improvement contract for South Wenatchee avenue to Jack O'Connor as the lowest bidder. The price is 2230 dollars and work must be completed by August 1, 1908, with crews starting immediately. A related resolution proposed upgrading Okanogan avenue from Orondo to Peachey street.
Postmaster Hall announces city delivery begins June 1 with a two cent per ounce rate. Patrons should obtain private boxes as mail will not be delivered to doors or separate suites. Carriers may shorten routes to meet an eight hour daily schedule, and patrons should include street and number on all correspondence and paper mail.
Rev A B Peters says Sunnyslope will ship hundreds of fruit cars this year as trees mature. Five years ago the area was sagebrush and barren. now about 75 families reside here. The five year old orchard promises large apple and peach yields with superior quality, while cherry and berry production may lag due to tree age and fruit size.
Walter M. Olive and M. E. Field left yesterday for Spokane to attend the Republican convention. R. F. Kolm and Rufus Woods departed this afternoon on a special train with the Seattle delegation. The W C T U will meet at Mrs. C. Boys home Friday May 15 at 2 30 p m.
Mrs Warl Brown and her Spokane children visit Mrs Brown's parents in the city. D D Johnson, Lakeside principal, is in town with Mrs Johnson. Johnson has landed a Wenatchee school post and will move here this summer. R S Ludington returns from a professional trip to Soap Lake.
A reader defends Sunday baseball arguing for a weekly midweek rest and similar English leisure traditions. He contrasts U.S. labor habits with Britain’s half day Saturdays, noting recreation for youth and adults and criticizing the hard-driving nine to five grind. He urges employers to allow Sunday play and other healthy activities for community well being.
The man was not sleeping but dead when found near Leavenworth. He had previously roused briefly at Wellington and appeared helplessly drunk. Gibson carried an iron molder’s tool kit. the man wore a good overcoat and a San Francisco issued union card.
After delays, Wenatchee Canal workers finally delivered water to the East Wenatchee ditch. A flume crew labored nights to finish the project ahead of the bridge inspection tomorrow, with school talent and local entertainment noted in the town column.
Seattle reports a four day celebration for the Battleship Fleet visit with public holidays and large crowds from nearby states. Marine and naval events, war canoe races, and aquatic contests are planned on Elliott Bay. Hotels and room providers pledge moderate charges and no price hikes. Advertised letters list Wenatchee post office names and a loan request seeks 2000 to 5000 dollars on first class security.
Robert Gibson an iron moulder and International Moulders' Union member died in a baggage car between Leavenworth and Wellington. A coroner's inquest found death from apoplexy due to weakened blood vessels from chronic alcoholism. A man observed on the locomotive tender near Skykomish faded from intoxication as the train traveled toward Leavenworth.
Paid notices announce Dan F Shaser seeking the Democratic sheriff nomination. F A Warren declares as Republican candidate for county engineer. J W Sussex also states intent to run for county engineer in the Republican primary.
F A Reynolds declares Republican bid for Chelan County auditor subject to September primaries.
A local note indicates a candidate is seeking the office of sheriff and will appear on the Republican party primary ballot. The item outlines the nomination path and confirms the primary election context for the race.
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