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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
A political appeal urges readers to support Taft’s election by sending contributions to the campaign fund at once via the Daily World. The notice stresses immediate action to influence the outcome.
Merchants of Wenatchee agree to close Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p m to attend the football game between Wenatchee High and Lincoln High Seattle. The list of signatories includes Elllis-Forde Co C H Armstrong Wells Morris Buckeye Grocery Wenatchee Furniture Co and others. Frank Johnson of Seattle is in town on business. Mrs R Fickle is ill at home. Mrs C H Smith and son David return from Seattle.
Dike Leonard a Wenatchee Valley pioneer lies critically ill at his Wenatchee Avenue home after a sudden paralysis episode yesterday while in town. Doctors hold little hope for recovery, and his condition alarms local residents.
War ren Slabaugh fell during a Lewis-Clark school football game and broke his leg above the ankle. Dr. Gilchrist treated the injury and sprain, and Slabaugh will use crutches for some time.
Special to the World reports that a gang looted a bank in Hurst Illinois after an open street fight. They blew open the safe and escaped with about 1500 dollars as armed citizens fired back. A posse is formed with hopes of capturing the bandits.
Special to the World reports Seattle eyes a quiet campaign with no top national Republican speakers. Senator Fulton of Oregon is the lone expected address on October 31. La Follette and Dolliver were planned but redirected to doubtful states.
Admiral Sperry delivered Roosevelt’s goodwill to the emperor in Tokio. The emperor replied with mutual friendly sentiments, and press commentary suggests an honest understanding between Japan and America. The fleet visit is seen as fostering closer relations. Dr. Lemon came from Leavenworth. Mrs. Lillian Haynes is ill at Cottage House. James Avey and Earl Baker returned from a successful hunting trip with ducks and jackrabbits.
San Francisco reports the Southern Pacific Railroad plans a million doll ar investment to build Sprague system pre cooling plants for fruit and vegetables. Two large facilities at Roseville and Colton will enable vacuum assisted fast cooling improving shelf life and allowing riper harvests for eastern markets. The move aims to raise shipments to about 20 000 carloads annually from California by cutting decay and time losses.
Seattle October 20 M Hanson a laborer was arrested on charges of trying to burn his sick wife to death with blazing newspapers last night He broke into her boarding house room waved burning papers in her face causing burns and a fainting spell Hanson offers no explanation.
A list of members forming a new Spanish American War Veterans organization in We natchee. Names include Ed S Richardson Co G 5th Mo and J B McCauley Co A 1st Neb among others across numerous state units.
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