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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
1
Wenatchee business leaders condemn a school board proposal to bond $12,000 for a Whitman school addition as wasteful and unnecessary. They argue overcrowding claims are unsubstantiated, demand full building plans and cost details, and warn against voting in the dark without clear specifications.
For weeks no marriage licenses issued in Wenatchee or Chelan County as the auditor’s office records a halt since May 6. The delay mystifies locals and worries auditor Gellatly, who hints at cutting prices to revive license sales if the trend continues. A committee of ministers may be formed to investigate the stoppage.
Yacine and Peter Wapato sue Matilda Wapato to set aside a quitclaim deed to 168 acres near Chelan claiming a forged lease deed was used to transfer ownership. They allege fraud and seek return of the land. attorneys Rass and Corbina of this city represent them.
Cleveland May 25 Frank B. F. Retter heads National Refining and National Pipe Line tell the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing of Standard Oil tactics. He cites railroad delays and Standard agents harming customers while warning he must beat Standard oil to survive. William E. Binger recounts an independent firm ousted by Vacuum Oil. George Merchant recalls no rebates paid to Standard and its subs for purchased oil undisturbed by inspectors educating mechanics.
Vienna May 26 Dr Lorenz reports marked progress in Lolita Armour's health. She will stay in Vienna until mid month with her parents on a motor tour through Switzerland and France. Surgeons note malformation vanished and strength for walking running and dancing restored, though temporary awkwardness remains.
The Wenatchee Development Company has again placed on the market much of the citys best property. Prospective buyers can view the price list and plat at the authors office.
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