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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
2
The Wenatchee post lists subscription prices for 1907 with one year at 5.00 in advance, six months at 2.50, and carrier delivery per week. The note appears on a Wednesday May 22 1907 issue under second class matter at the Wenatchee post office.
A public civic push urges support for Wenatchee and Waterville Friday Field Day and Athletic Meet. Local merchants close Friday afternoon to boost attendance and show the importance of a strong high school. Officials announce action following a sausage fire on the Columbia slopes, praising health, police, mayor, and state officers.
An editorial from a Walla Walla newspaper argues the Graves law should house the criminal insane at the penitentiary. It cites Chester Thompson and Sidney Sloane, noting juries can err when ruling on insanity and urging punishment consistent with the offense.
A commission declares Thompson sane while critics push for harsh punishment. A Seattle paper mocked Graves law on the “criminal insane” wearing stripes, arguing if insane they won’t mind, if not they should wear them anyway. The Tacoma Ledger calls such remarks brutal.
Analyzes whether press interviews with Harry Orchard, key witness in the Steunenberg murder case, helped or hindered justice. Considers motives to discredit or bolster Orchard and whether jurors should be swayed by reporters’ portrayals. Concludes jurors should rely on Orchard’s open court testimony and demeanor.
Swedish athletes who impressed at the Athens Olympic Games may visit America this summer to compete in Jamestown exposition championships. Swedes are raising funds at home to cover travel costs, with a monster meeting soon to boost the campaign.
The Seattle report notes the bodies of three university students, two from Stanford and one from Washington, recovered after a squall on Lake Washington. The tragic drowning follows a day of boating near Seattle, naming a young woman among the deceased.
A frail fifteen foot canoe sank at Union Bay near the University of Washington during a midday outing. Victims are Joseph F. Goshorn 22 Stanford junior from Kalispell Mont Glen Jaqueth 21 Stanford sophomore Kalispell Mont and Edith F Vogt 20 University of Washington junior Seattle. Eugene White 20 UW junior survived.
Gov Folk met with police commissioners in Kansas City amid graft charges and alleged ties between the Metropolitan Street Railway and police. Sources claim officers aided the company against damage suits. chief of detectives John Halpin, nephew of Metro president Bernard Corrigan, faced possible dismissal.
Frank Murphy was arrested at his home on Rose street on a charge of killing his wife. Police say he dragged her from bed by the hair and kicked her brains out with heavy boots after drinking heavily.
Magistrate House ordered George R. Scrugham and two Scrugham assistants tried in general sessions on conspiracy to obstruct due process. They allegedly conspired to alter ballots in the New York and Mutual Life officers election. Bail was set for tomorrow with further re arrest on forgery warrants.
A plan by prisoners in the county jail to blow a wall and escape was foiled by Jailer Whitman. Leader Charles Hansen, serving life for murder, was implicated after notes were intercepted and a concealed battery found in fruit tins. Hansen testified the scheme aimed to break through the jail’s old section at night.
General Barry reports the U S army of pacification in Cuba remains a disciplined force despite no bloodshed. About 5 500 soldiers plus 1 000 marines stay under his command with 2 000 quartered at Camp Columbia forming Havana’s garrison and the rest at thirty posts across the island.
A reader notes a temporary water closet will be installed at Wenatchee’s G N Wenatchee depot and shipped from Hillyard. The move aims to improve facilities until a full station overhaul occurs, which has been delayed by management decisions. The writer urges accountability and fairness and defends depot cleanliness.
D Gensinger, the East Wenatchee Land Man with Hanford Irrigation and Power Company lands at Priest Rapids, invites calls or letters for full particulars. A land map and printed materials will be available, canals and water to be on the land in spring 1908, with first choice lots selling quickly. A land viewing party departs June Fourth from Columbia Valley Bank Building.
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