Narrow Escape for the Kids
A runaway lumber dray pulled by two horses stormed down Wenatchee avenue toward First Street yesterday around 5 30 pm. One horse fell blocking the wagon and bystanders stopped the pair. A boy and girl on the wagon clung to the dray but escaped unharmed though shaken. Horses unharmed, mother tended to the children, and the incident drew a near-miss of a crowded sidewalk.
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Wenatchee Avenue
Columbia River Lumber Company
First Street
Decoration Day Meeting Plans Event At Commercial Club
A meeting to arrange Decoration Day will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM in the commercial club rooms. Spanish American War veterans plan to organize and will likely take interest in the event. It is requested that sons of veterans attend next Sunday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Sons of Veterans
Judge Palmer Lecture At Police Court Debating Society
Judge Palmer delivered a short talk on the Evils of Intemperance to a sparse audience at the Police Court Debating Society. No admission was charged. it cost $5 to get out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Police Court Debating Society
Local Real Estate Deals and Business Notices
Dr L B Manchester dental office in Columbia Valley Bank Building notes. Dave Stine reports sale of Squilchuck farm bought from Aug ust Ruf to G H Moore of Leavenworth for 15000 after purchasing at 12000. 160 acres total with 40 irrigable and a six acre bearing orchard. H C Litlefield of Farmers TelephoneTelegraph Co visits Cashmere regarding line work and anticipates Cashmere developing a top small town telephone system. Public notice: furniture business at 30-32 Wenatchee Ave S disposed to George W Payton who assumes all debts liabilities and obligations. Signed 5-15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Stine
G. H. Moore
Moore Company of
Leavenworth
Dave
Wenatchee Ave. S
George W. Payton
Payton
Local Option Plank Carries at State Republican Convention
The Washington State Republican convention adopted the local option plank by a two to one vote after a long debate led by M. E. Field as committee head. Chelan and Okanogan counties backed the measure while Seattle and Whatcom factions contested it amid factional caucuses in Spokane.
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M. E. Field
Chelan County
Seattle
Okanogan County
McBride
Ankeny
Whatcom
Jones-Meaa
Spokane
John M. Ashton
Tacoma
John H. McGraw
R. A. Ballinger
Emerson Hammer
Sedro-Woolley
F. T. Post
R. L. McCormick
Robert Moran
San Juan County
W. J. Rucker
Everett
A. L. Miller
Vancouver
Cc. S. Eaton
Olympia
D. T. Ham
J. C. McCaulty
Ellensburg
Thos. Bollman
Cashmere
Adams_ county
Asotin
Benton
Chehalis
Clarke
Clallam
Chelan
Columbia
Cowlitz
Douglas
Ferry
Franklin
Garfield
Jefferson
King
Kitsap
Kittitas
Klickitat
Lewis
Lincoln
Mason
Okanagan
Pacific
Pierce
Skagit
Snohomish
Stevens
Thurston
Wahkiakum
Walla Walla
Whitman
Yakima
San Juan
Skamania
Total
Ankeny-McBride
Jones-Mead
Whatcom County
State Convention Notes On Land, Elections And Bridges
The convention featured a heated debate over a local option plank and a two hour struggle over its passage. I A Navarre attended the full event with growing prospects of his ouster as state land commissioner. A L Rogers was nominated for presidential elector but withdrew in favor of Frank M Dallam of Okanogan. W E H from Ferry contended for state senator with Douglas present. A Fe representative denied using any underhand means to influence the bridge bill in the last session. The southeast favors a different candidate for the state’s top office.
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I. A. Navarre
A. L. Rogers
Frank M. Dallam
Okanogan
W. E. H. Man
Ferry
Onogan
Ferry and
Doulas
W. A
Chelan and
Kittitas
Democratic Convention Delegates Meet in Wenatchee
Chelan County Democrats convene at Wenatchee theatre to select delegates for the Spokane state convention and adopt a platform. Morning session chaired by Fred Reeves with Guy Hamilton as secretary. Afternoon committee appointments include Platform and Resolutions, Credentials, and Permanent Organization. Full report and platform to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Wenatchee Theatre
Spokane
Fred Reeves
Guy Hamilton
L. J. Nelson
O. A. Hoag
A. +. Acses
J. H. McGahan
Cregen
Ials
L. O. Hall
W. É. Pfeiffer
F. W. Easly
G. Cotteril
G. J. Evans
David Treadwell
Delegates Head to Spokane by Special Train
Delegates to the Democratic State convention will depart Wenatchee on Sunday aboard the Special train. The train leaves Seattle on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wenatchee
Seattle
Near Shooting Scare After Barbers Assault at Dance
John E. Mills, a Wenatchee barber, allegedly struck Smith near the Roosevelt Hotel while escorting Mrs. Mills home from a dance. Smith drew a gun to defend himself. patrolmen disarmed him and lodged Mills on an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Hearing set for 4 PM. Reeves & Reeves represent Smith. more details to follow in tomorrow's World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
John E. Mills
Smith
Insche
Bob Nelson
Reeves & Reeves
Hearing Before Railroad Commission at Malaga
The state railroad commission will hold a hearing in Malaga on Saturday to listen to residents complaint against the Great Northern Railroad. Residents seek better station facilities and improved accommodations with Corbin Ludington Kemp representing Malaga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Railroad Commission
Malaga
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern Railroad Company
Corbin, Ludington & Kemp
Merry Widow Hat Theme in Verses and Jests
A humorous verse piece by Billy Oatstraw extols a large Merry Widow style hat with fruit trim and colorful hues. It riffs on social flings, party aftermath, and witty proverbs in a light provincial tone.
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Billy Oatstraw
Young Men's Library Club Holds Meeting at Watutchee Ting Site
The Young Men's Library club held a business meeting in club rooms above the Watutchee Ting store last night. All easy 75 -yorth of banks have been reserved for use by the city.
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Young Men's Library Club
Watutchee Ting
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Columbia Valley Bank of Wenatchee
Columbia Valley Bank
Washington
Geo. E. McCann
Columbia St
Estes Valley Orchards
A. F. Estes
Acme Business
Everett, Wash
Carolyne Patchin
Wepenish
McQuisten
Ellis-Forde Company
Wenatchee Hospital
Chas. Fry’s
North Wenatchee Ave
Master Workman
Gem Cafe
Chas. Fry's
F. & M. Bank
Police Court News
H. C. Litlefield
Farmers’ Telephone & Telegraph Co
Wena‘chee
Teimg
Cashnie
Sta.2
C.hhmere
Taft
Roosevelt
H. C. Keeler
Frank Knapp
R. F. Holm
Rufus Woods
Walter M. Olive
P. P. Holcomb
J. E. Shore
Fred Stine
M. Horan
Deed H. Mayor
L. M. Hull
R. R. Commission
Dan F. Shaser
F. A. Warren
J. W. Sussex
F. A. Reynolds
J. E. Ferguson
Fred M. Berry
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