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Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

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Tammany Tigers North Coast Set May 16 Championship Match

Rumors of Tammany club collapse denied as they issue a challenge to the Elllis Forde baseball team for Sunday May 16 at 3 pm to decide the city championship. North Coast survey work on Crescent Bar and the Columbia is noted alongside talk of the mysterious Strahorn road and its possible backers.

Ellis-Forde Tammany Bunch Christy Matheson Sorenson Brown Armstrong Johnny Kling Shreve MelIntyre Kemp Sam Crawford Heinie Sally Hutchinson Dick Honoline Shorty Johnny Evers Lemon Tommy Leech Miller Hans Wagner Mike Tim Hurst Green Joe Tinker Evans Roger Bresnahan Schier Jake Stahl Munsell Elmer Flick Zahren Ty Colle Tsuni Jake Beckley Osborn Frank Chance Osborn E. A. Brown Crescent Bar Columbia Beverly Trinidad Hallenbeck Mr. Brown Okanogan Upper Columbia River

Exhibit shipment to Seattle fair from Chelan county

Secretary Gellatly of the Commercial club and B M Chapman of Monitor depart Monday with part of Chelan county’s exhibit for the Seattle fair. The initial shipment includes canned fruits and non perishables. fresh store apples ship about June 1. Grounds at Seattle are nearly ready and counties prep booths. medals and tokens from prizes should be brought to club rooms for display.

Gellatly The Commercial Club B. M. Chapman Monitor Seattle State Building

McClenaghan Buys Parshall Tract North of City

James McClenaghan, new arrivals from Ohio, closed a 6500 deal for the H. R. Parshall five acre tract north of the city. He has made several transfers since arriving and is pleased with his new home. The Duffy building is being renovated to host the Olympia Cafe, moving from the hotel basement after next Sunday.

James McClenaghan Ohio H. R. Parshall McClenaghan Olympia Cafe Duffy

Platt M Corbaley and Grace Anderson Wed in Glendale

Platt M Corbaley once a valley landowner married Grace Anderson at Glendale California on April 28 and the couple left for a wedding trip to Mexico.

Platt M. Corbaley This Valley Grace Anderson Glendale Cal Mexico

Chelan County Rod and Gun Club Forms

A preliminary meeting in Chelan County gathered 18 sportsmen to organize the Chelan County Rod and Gun Club. They set a 10 dollar membership, elected Dr Manchester as secretary and treasurer, and plan to take over the defunct Wenatchee Gun club equipment. The group pledged 20 dollars toward the 50 dollar state game law conviction reward and aims to stock streams with trout in the coming season.

Chelan County Rod and Gun Club Manchester Wenatchee Gun Club

Hull Petitioned Congress for Immediate Tariff Action

Senator Scott endorsed reading J J Hill interview to the senate and urged suspending oratory to pass the tariff bill at once. He waved for quicker action, citing letters begging Congress to quit wind jamming and let the country proceed. Fred Kemp and his bride are in Seattle and likely to return soon.

Washington J. J. Hill Senate Scott Congress Oratory Fred Kemp Bride Seattle

Auditorium at Alaska-Yukon- Pacific Exposition

The reinforced concrete auditorium rises on a prominence overlooking the Exposition Grounds and serves the State University. It is used as a lecture room by the Law School and for student assemblies with a capacity near 3000, expandable for larger gatherings.

State University University Law School

Debated Navy Charges Reach Subcommittee Verdict

London reports a British committee of imperial defense sub committee weighs Admiral Lord Beresford’s charges of naval inefficiency. Premier Asquith chairs. findings may refute the allegations or show dissenting views, risking political and naval leadership fallout. Beresford’s conduct and potential resignation loom large.

London England British Committee of Imperial Defense Lord Charles Beresford Beresford Navy Board Admiralty Asquith Admiralty Board John Fisher Channel Squadron Liberal Party Sea Lords

England Moves to End Catholic Disabilities in Commons

A comprehensive bill to remove Roman Catholic disabilities and alter the royal accession oath was introduced by William Redmond in the House of Commons. It also repeals bans on Jesuits owning property and residence, and lifts disqualifications for Catholic appointment as lord chancellor or lord lieutenant of Ireland, with Premier Asquith backing the measure.

London William Redmond House of Commons Redmond Great Britain Ireland Asquith

Taft approves highway league aims at Richmond convention

President Taft sent a letter approving the subjects advocated by the International League of Highway Improvement which met in Richmond. The letter regrets the President’s inability to attend. Delegates from Oregon, Canada and Mexico attended the session. Louis J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, is a member.

Richmond Taft International League of Highway Improvement Oregon Canada Mexico Louis J. Hill Great Northern Railway

River Flood Tide Rises Rapidly on Columbia

The Columbia River is rising quickly, about six inches each day, with tributary streams following a slow upward trend as flood conditions develop along the river system.

Columbia River Columbia

Post Office at Bremerton Hit by Safe Crackers

The Bremerton Washington post office near Puget Sound navy yard was robbed last night by professional cracksmen who drilled the safe and took stamps valued at 9000 dollars a 250 dollar diamond ring and about 200 dollars in cash. The loot is believed to have been loaded into a waiting launch two blocks away and carried to an obscure location to be opened.

Seattle Bremerton Washington Puget Sound Navy Yard

Paris Strikes Diminish As Labor Movement Grows Bold

Paris on May 14 reports a shrinking number of striking postal workers while leaders promise a broader general federation of labor action. Authorities and the chamber of deputies say the movement will collapse within days.

Paris General Federation of Labor Chamber of Deputies

Navy round-the-world voyage praised by secretary of the navy

Secretary Meyer told the president the Atlantic fleet voyage around the world benefited the navy. Sixteen ships performed well with a repair ship, with costs estimated at 1.5 million more than home duty. The trip reportedly added 25 to 50 million in value and delayed only by material shortages. Plans to invite delegates to the 17th National Irrigation Congress in Spokane were announced by Wenatchee officials.

Washington Meyer United States Navy Navy Yards Wenatchee Commercial Club National Irrigation Congress Spokane

Roosevelt Knight Templar News From Nairobi and Local Ceremonies

Kermit Roosevelt lost his way near Nachakos and rode all night before reaching Kiu station. Grand Commander Shaw will not arrive until May 22, delaying major events. A special conclave is planned this week with full dress and a prominent citizen as guest. Local Knights Templar join Shriners in Spokane and Seattle bound ceremonies attract Lea venworth members.

Nairobi Kermit Roosevelt Nachakos Kiu Shaw R. S. Ludington Columbia Commandery Seattle Nile Temple el Katif Spokane J. C. Davis Anthony Blomke Leavenworth Emil Frank

Did Not Bring a Bride

Robert Osborn returned on the early morning train from Seattle alone. He apparently was not married in Seattle or his wife chose not to come to Wenatchee at this time.

Robert Osborn Seattle Wenatchee

University Quartet Praised By Local Press At Opera House

Buckley Banner hails the University of Washington quartet with Messrs Filer and Van Dame singled out for praise. Supt. Burton of Vashon Island calls it the best number on the lecture course. The program follows a band concert in the park with seating for ticket holders.

Opera House Buckley Banner University of Washington Messrs Filer van Dame Burton Vashon Island

Sunday baseball halted in British Columbia strike on Sabbath

Premier McBride announced after talks with a large delegation that Sunday games in British Columbia would be stopped. The group included the Presbyterian synod, Methodist conference, Lord's Day Alliance and the Roman Catholic diocese of New Westminster.

New Westminster B. C British Columbia McBride Presbyterian Synod, of Methodist Conference of Lord’s Day Alliance Roman Catholic Church

No Meeting in Catholic Church

A notice states there will be no church services next Sunday morning or evening due to the absence of Father Van de Wall.

Father van de Wall

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Tammany Tigers North Coast DEE A. E. Brown STRA LENGE Tammany Club D. N. Gellatly and B. M. Chap Man A.Y.P HIBIT Tion Bougt Parshall Tract Hull Associated Press AYP. Exposition Bremerton P.O Cruise the Navy City D. N. Gellatly Mr. Gellatly Arthur Hooker Hooker Inland Empire Ket Roosevelt Knights Templar B.C
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