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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
2
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The Taft administration through Attorney General Wickersham is shown as a more effective enforcement arm than Roosevelt's. Officials indicate a quiet resolve and capability in the justice department. Critics misread this regime as inaction and are warned that peace costs obedience to law.
Special Director John A. Fox of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress will meet in Wenatchee on May 27 to hear North Central Washington’s case for better Columbia River navigation. Local clubs are urged to bring statistics on irrigation, land areas, crop values, stock raising and mining, to influence a western river and harbor bill and expanded federal funding.
Secretary Gellatly notes a letter from Dr. Blalock and John A. Fox of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress announcing a westward tour to promote open rivers policy. An open gathering is planned in Wenatchee on May 27, with stops in Walla Walla Lewiston Spokane Wenatchee Bellingham Everett Seattle Tacoma and more through June.
Sheriff Ferguson laments a new session law forcing advance fee collection and 24 hour turnover. He describes conflicting duties serving papers across Chelan Leavenworth and Malaga, risking overcharges and undercharges, with no room for refunds under the old system. The change, he argues, will increase liability and fines for sheriffs statewide.
London Seller reports the Prince of Wales has been drawn into state affairs by King Edward. Aimed to raise the heir's public standing, the plan includes daily foreign‑affairs briefs, health measures, and a disciplined diet as the prince grows into broader responsibilities.
Fred W. Bradley of San Francisco announces at Spokane that 2,400,000 tons of lead-silver ore are blocked out on the Bunker Hill and Sullivan property. The mine has paid Spokane investors $11,000,000 in dividends and employs 500 men, with output to continue at 20,000 tons monthly for a decade after new equipment is installed.
F. H. Olum of Montgomery West Virginia has purchased 10 acres of the William McMullen place on Burch Flat for 17500 through the Knowles and Lucavish agency and will relocate immediately. He expresses strong enthusiasm for the Wenatchee valley and plans to spend his remaining years there.
G. K. McDonald, who spent the past week examining land, returned to his Spokane home yesterday.
Miss Maude Merriam and Mrs. Riggs returned yesterday from Leavenworth where they spent Sunday with friends.
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