Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Wenatchee Daily World in Wenatchee, Washington

Page 1

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Wenatchee Daily World

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

1

Most Costly Metrostyle Pianola Bought by Local Buyer

E M Allen secured the Metro style Pianola Piano from D S Johnston Co the oldest piano dealers in the west. The $1150 instrument plays by hand or perforated roll and matches a royal version shown to Queen of Spain. Exclusive Northwestern representatives promote it as the era’s most popular piano for both trained musicians and beginners.

E. M. Allen D. S. Johnston Co Allen Thomas Lipton Spain

Cabinet 10 Take Stump For Taft Tour

At a cabinet meeting the group decided each member would stump for Taft in the campaign's final week. Root planned speeches in Cincinnati Toledo and New York. Meyer in Ohio and New Jersey Metcalf in West Virginia Wright in Baltimore Cor telyou in New York Thursday night with Bonaparte Garfield Wilson and Strauss joining Taft on the tour.

Washington, D. C Taft Root Cincinnati Toledo New York Meyer Ohio New Jersey Metcalf West Virginia Wright Baltimore Cortelyou Bonaparte Garfield Wilson Strauss

Rejected Suitor Kills Rival Aboard Train

Angered by a sweetheart's marriage to F H Van Ingen, H F Beauce of Plaque Mina La shot and killed Van Ingen on a moving train where the wedding party rode. Beauce, who attended the ceremony, was arrested immediately after the incident.

Corl New Orleans F. H. van Ingen H. F. Beauce Plaque Mina van Ingen Beauce

Judge Dismisses Miller V Smith Slap Claim

Judge Palmer dismissed the case with Maud Miller accusing Harry Smith of slapping. Smith testified he only shoved Miller aside amid domestic quarrels. In a separate matter, W. J. Leonard pled guilty to menacing his wife and was bound over to the Superior Court on $600 bond. The 852 Club met at Mrs. E H Preese on Mission street with sixteen ladies sewing and light refreshments.

Sullivan Leonard Superior Court E. H. Preese Mission Street

Sherman Clay expands Victor Talking Machine dept

Local manager Lem Ward oversees daily shipments of records and machines for the Victor Speaking Machine department. Shelving and an enclosure are added to create a leading feature with on demand listening for visitors to hear Caruso Melba Sousa and major orchestras without traveling to New York.

Lem Ward Sherman, Clay Co Victor Talking Machine New York Sherman, Clay Caruso Melba Sousa

State Tax Commissioner to speak in Wenatchee on campaign issues

State Tax Commissioner T. D. Rockwell will address Wenatchee audiences next Monday October 26 about political issues in the campaign. The day’s scorogram is omitted due to Columbia Valley Bank’s early closing for a football game. results due tomorrow evening are expected to draw strong interest.

T. D. Rockwell Wenatchee Columbia Valley Bank

Some Bet Things Coming in Wenatchee Vision

M E Flynn of the Palace barber shop, a former mayor of Ellensburg, is among Wenatchee enthusiasts. He says he has traveled to Yakima, Ellensburg and the Sound, and believes Wenatchee will be a city of great size, with the Northwest watching its growth and future.

M. E. Flynn Palace Barber Shop Wenatchee Flynn Ellensburg Yakima

King Coal company stock sale disputed by Reeves claims

The World reports that Bob Reeves did not fully investigate the King Coal company mine near Black Diamond. G F Clement defends the firm, says stockholders are reputable and offices exist in Seattle. Reeves did not attend a scheduled interview at the Chewawa hotel. The World seeks fair treatment for both the company and the public.

King Coal Company Bob Reeves Reeves G. F. Clement Clement Tage Seattle Mr. Reeves Chewawa

Woman burned to death as clothes catch fire in Tacoma

Mrs Corey, 65, died after her clothing ignited while bending over a stove. Her son wrapped her in a blanket and extinguished the flames but she had already inhaled smoke and sustained severe burns.

Tacoma Wash S. Corey

Roosevelt Letter Sparks Debate Over Monopoly Remedies

The letter exchange criticizes radical proposed anti monopoly measures as ineffective. Theodore Roosevelt argues such plans would fail to fix evils and cause national economic chaos, contrasting them with Taft’s deeds. Defeat noted for Wenatchee at Lincoln High Seattle game on home fields.

Roosevelt Bryan Mr. Taft Theodore Rosevelt Lincoln High School Seattle Wenatchee High School Wenatchee Military Band

Better Vote It Down Against State Tax Amendment

In urging voters to oppose a constitutional tax amendment James Monaghan and others argue it would let corporations bear taxes on a separate basis, potentially concentrating power with the tax commission. They warn railroad interests back the measure, question the lack of legislative exemptions for churches hospitals and charitable institutions, and urge defeat per the Spokane Chronicle.

James Monaghan Tax Commission Spokane Chronicle

Grand Bay man D F Russell eyes Wenatchee valley

D F Russell of Grand Bay Alabama tours Wenatchee and surveys the valley landscape, stopping to view the scenery and consider the region.

D. F. Russell Grand Bay Alabama Wenatchee

Wenatchee Military Band Delivers Street Concert Before Game

The Wenatchee Military band played a street concert this afternoon just before marching to the football game.

Wenatchee Military Band

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anola D. S. Johnston Ateeposit Veaultsy Washington F. H. Brand Olympia Hotel Palouse Street J. M. Duffy Proprieto Cabinet Inti Justice Court Sherman, Clay & CO IME Goal Company Ternoon Lincoln High School Boys Wenatchee Ih EE Satordam
Search Courier

Search the Wenatchee Daily World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Wenatchee Daily World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication