Bryan Blames Tammany for Defeat Reveals Plan
Special to the World Lincoln November 20 William Jennings Bryan declares in the forthcoming issue of the Commoner that Tammany is to blame for his defeat. He says Tammany either is impotent or did not work for the Democratic ticket and that if the Bryan platform was objectionable the organization should choose its own candidate to insure victory.
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Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
The
Commoner
New York Tamany Organization
Tammany
Great Northern issues report on three year Seattle expansion
Western district officials of the Great Northern outline three years of work from Cutbank Montana to Seattle. The report cites over 3 million dollars spent in Seattle, new docks and depots at Everett, seawalls, 12 miles of main track laid, and numerous stations and sidetracks across Puget Sound.
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Western District
Great Northern
Cutbank
Mont
Seattle
Smith’s Cove
Everett
Puget ‘Sound
Blaine
Wenatchee
Cabinet Mountains
Spokane
Hillyard
Casscade
Postoffice Newsstand Publishes Magazine Orders
A note explains readers can obtain any magazine by leaving their order at the postoffice newsstand. The guidance highlights the practical method for readers to access various periodicals through a centralized pickup point.
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Postoffice News-Stand
Merritt Buys Okanogan Home From Fuller for $1800
C A Merritt today purchased the Okanogan residence property formerly owned by A L Martine from B Fuller. The $1800 sale was arranged through the Wenatchee Realty and Investment Company.
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Okanogan
C. A. Merritt
B. Fuller
A. L. Martine
Wenatchee
Campaign fund details for 1908 GOP committee emerge
New York reports the Republican National Committee held a 1.7 million dollar campaign fund. Charitable contributions include 160000 from Chas Taft and 25000 from Roosevelt, Morgan, Carnegie, Whitelaw Reid, William Nixon, and Cromwell each. Past funding ranged from four to eight million in prior cycles.
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New York
Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Chas. Taft
Roosevelt
Carnegie
Morgan
Whitelaw Reid
William Nixon
Cromwell
Erickson Sells Orchard Near Cashmere for $14000
Ephrata businessman Johnny Erickson sold his ten acre fruit ranch near Cashmere for 14000 dollars, clearing about 8000 after costs and enjoying apple crops that boosted his bank balance. He had previously invested 6000 in the land years ago and will not quit Ephrata, though he also sold his horse business interests this fall.
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Mr. Erickson
Ephrata
Gompers Re elected President of AFL
In Denver on November 20 Gompers was unanimously re elected president of the American Federation of Labor at the morning meeting. The report notes a vacation week in city schools ends with classes resuming Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Thursday is a legal holiday and school resumes Friday.
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American Federation OF Labor
Denver
Colo
Gompers
Malaga Townsite Sparks Investor Interest
I M Derifield reports high interest in new Malaga townsite. Nine lots already sold with more sales in progress. Prospects favor forming a thriving Malaga community.
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Malaga
I. M. Derifield
Delightful entertainment under WCTU auspices at 236 Penn Ave
The program at the home of W B Winans features Miss Margaret Greenman on piano and Mr Louis Crollard on violin with readings and vocal solos. Selections include The Price of a Drink and The Ninety and Nine, The Duel, Teeny Weeny Lil Fel lers, Dot Long-Handled Dipper, His Father's Son, Susan Clegg and a Man in the House, and other pieces. Mrs Ella Smith noted as one of the most the audience.
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Margaret Greenman
Louis Crollard
Josephine Pollard
Richard Harding Davis
Claud Tubbs
Eugene Field
Fellers
Anon
Dot Long-Handled Dipper
Miss Williams
Walter Hackett
Mr. Tubbs
Susan Clegg
Anne Warner
Ella Smith
Chicago reader praises Miss Mary B. Winans recital
A letter from Ella W. Smith dated November 16 in Chicago commends Miss Mary B. Winans as a reader of unusual ability. It notes humorous heroic and narrative selections and predicts audiences will be deeply moved by her performances. A public recital with nominal admission is invited for eight oclock, with seating for about 100.
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Chicago
Mary B. Winans
Ella W. Smith
Homes for Four Families on Wenatchee Orchard Tract
Van Holderbeke Tidmarsh tract near Lewis Clarke school house is cut into five acre lots and will be offered next Monday by Wenatchee Realty Investment. The twenty acre model orchard, largely apples with some peaches, was tended by Prof. A. Van Holderbeke and promises a full bearing crop next year to meet payments. Each five acre lot sells with 25 percent down and long time balance, enabling homes for four families in the valley.
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van Holderbeke-Tidmarsh
Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
Pease
A. van Holderbeke
Lewis-Clarke
Nolop heirs case set for December trial
Attorneys Reeves Reeves and Thomas Sorenson for about 200 defendants file notice that an application will be made to Judge Steiner on December 3 to set a trial date for the Nolop heirs cases during the December term. The town’s development is delayed by title clouds on valuable city land, prompting expectation of next month’s merits hearings.
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Reeves & Reeves
Thomas & Sorenson
Nolop
Residence Burned Near Leavenworth
A handsome home of hardware merchant Geo Keating burned yesterday about a mile from Leavenworth's business district. The modern house was described as fine in status within the area.
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Geo. Keating
Leavenworth
City Editor Seeks Building Changes Noted
Clancey M. Lewis editor of Pacific Builder and Engineer Seattle is in the city today to observe building changes made in the past year and report on them.
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Clancey M. Lewis
S. B
The
Pacific Builder and Engineer
Seattle
Push for boulevard to C O docks road
Residents press for a new broad road to the C and O docks after the old east road near the court house and Rex Spray cannery was closed on private ground. They argue frequent traffic and demand better roads for a easier river access and a pleasant drive.
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Court House
Rex Spray Company
Loen
Askew Buys Peachy Lots in Wenatchee Valley
Benjamin Askew purchased two lots in Peachy addition for 500 dollars from Wenatchee Realty & Investment company and has begun building on the sites. Mr and Mrs Wilbur, parents of Mrs L W Wells, have stayed two weeks and decided to make the valley their future home.
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Benjamin Askew
Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
Mr. Askew
Wenatchee Case Against Foss Proceeds On Letter Theft
City of Wenatchee brings case against Harry Foss for larceny after a letter vanished from Lilian Keahey’s coat in Olympial Cafe wash room. Foss and two companions detained by Chief Ferguson. letter found later in Foss's possession after initial arrest. Foss arrested today as case goes to trial.
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Foss
Mr. Ferguson
Chelan County Teachers Institute Looks to Expanded School Programs
The Chelan County Teachers Institute reports strong sessions and plans to add agricultural and horticultural work in districts, and promote manual training where possible. It also backs revising school laws and urges legislative influence, with upcoming interscholastic debates athletic meets and contests led by local presidents.
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Chelan County Teachers’ Institute
A. L. Brown
A.Y.P
Seattle
Nailing Contest Delights Woodcraft Group Crowd
The Ladies of Wood craft hosted a Thursday night nail driving contest drawing a large crowd. Thirty entrants competed with eight penny nails and a half minute time limit. first prize went to Mrs. J. M. Duffy for a hand painted Haviland plate. Second prize was decided by draw among Mrs. Scott the Misses Clark and Christine Wilson. A luncheon followed the event.
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Ladies of Woodcraft
J. M. Duffy
Scott
Clark
Christine Wilson
Atkinson Preliminary Trial Tonight
Sheriff Webb arrived from the Sound with Prince Atkin son who has been sought since last June on the charge of assault with the intent to commit rape. He will be arraigned before Judge Palmer at 7 30 this evening.
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Sheriff Webb
Prince Atkinson
Palmer
Mrs Eugene Page and Mrs Browning Host Puzzle Party
A delightful Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Eugene Page and Mrs. A. D. Browning’s home featured about 40 ladies solving puzzles, assembling games, and identifying garden fruits and vegetables, followed by a luncheon. Guests included Mesdames W. A. Thompson, A. K. Lail, David Keith, Chas Baker, Frank Baker, Luddington, Shipman, Thomas, Baptie, T. D. Martin, Robinson, Weaver, Whitaker, Manchester, Albert Wilson, John Wilson, Gellatly, Williams, Quigg, Kent, Fish, Sinclair, Jones, L. A. Page, Lodge, Allen, Wiswell, Crowl, Eikelberner, Lovering, Turner, Novia, Leroy Wright, L. G. Olds, Guy Whitson.
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Eugene Page
A. D. Browning
Mesdames W. A. Thompson
A. K. Lail
David Keith
Chas Baker
Frank Baker
Luddington
Shipman
Thomas
Baptie
T. D. Martin
Chelan County Horticultural Society to Meet Despite Absence of President
The Chelan County Horticultural Society plans its annual session on Tuesday December 1 with election of officers. President Mike Horan and Secretary D N Gellatly will be absent due to preparations for displays at the national apple show in Spokane. An auxiliary operates in Cashmere and a large membership there. a joint program is being organized with Cashmere.
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Chelan County
Cashmere
Horan
Spokane
Gellatly
Wenatchee Valley
Plan to lure eastern investors to Northwest irrigation power
Harry L. Bleecker of Washington Water Power calls a December 18 Portland meeting of the Northwest Electric Light & Power association. They aim to publicize investment opportunities in smaller Northwest towns for electric irrigation and seek a uniform lighting rate. capital limits curb essential improvements, and eastern capital lags behind western growth.
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Spokane
Harry L. Bleecker
Washington Water Power Company of
Northwest Electric Light & Power Association
Portland
Northwest
Association
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
In Wyoming Breaks a Record at Wenatchee Theatre
Lee Parvin, business manager for In Wyoming, announces the attraction has set a record. The play has had no variation in running time for four months, no absences, no omissions, and no missed cues. The management will host an onstage banquet after the Tacoma Theatre performance on Sunday night November 22.
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Lee Parvin
Wyoming
Wenatchee Theatre
Tacoma
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Ice
Wenatchee Electric Co
Columbia Valley Bank
TREAS
Taft
Presidency
Mary E. Winans
W. B. Winans
Penn
Sylvania Avenue
Wenatchee Realty Company
REX Spray
Teachers’ Institute
County Horticultural Society
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