Railroad contractors begin work on Moses Coulee line at Wenatchee
In Wenatchee today the Great Northern Moses Coulee branch contractors Carlson Jordan and partners report preliminary work has begun. Supervising construct Kellett at the Coulee mouth says dirt will fly in a week or ten days. About a dozen sub contractors and up to one thousand workers are needed. lumber cars arrive today for the siding warehouse. The road is planned to Waterville and should take six to eight months to complete.
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Moses Coulee
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Coulee
Messrs
Carlson
Jordan
Spokane
Superin‘dent
Construction
Kellett
Waterville
City bond issue approved by state for Cashmere project
Plans for Cashmere Waterworks are ready including a Wenatchee river pumping plant a concrete reservoir and mains. Cost near 7500 dollars with electric power from Valley Power Company. Bonds approved by state and bids to be advertised, about sixty days to complete.
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Cashmere
C. C. Ward
Wenatchee River
Valley Power Company
Kemp Campaign For Prosecuting Attorney
One of the best campaigns in the county is being made by Fred Kemp of the firm of Corbin Ludington Kemp for the office of prosecuting attorney. Kemp is basing his campaign on merit and ability to fulfill the office in a businesslike manner. He is a young man with energy and aims to become a leader in county affairs.
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Fred Kemp
Corbin, Ludington & Kemp
Kemp
Murderer Found Dead in Boise Quarrel Case
Boise reports William C. Simmons who shot August Stanje two years ago died without autopsy as coroner arrives. The incident stemmed from a fence dispute. Also noted is a hosiery ad and a band’s thanks for funds from last Sunday’s ball game receipts.
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United Press Service
Boise
Wm. C. Simmons
August Stanje
Steamer Luiza Drowns Fifty Crew Off Portugal
Fifty members of the Portuguese steamer Luiza perished near Badajoz as a heavy storm drove the ship onto rocks. Families watched from shore while surf prevented lifeboat rescue. The vessel was en route from Brazil.
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United Press Service
Lisbon
Portugal
Badajos
Suiza
Brazil
Fleet Leaves Melbourne for Albany After Farewell Banquet
In Melbourne Sir Thomas Carmichael, Victoria's governor, praised the visiting fleet at a farewell banquet described as a love feast. The ships depart tonight for Albany, with arrival planned on September 11, as a new granite ware sale opens at the Bazaar.
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United Press Service
Melbourne
Australia
Thomas Carmichael
Victoria
Albany
Commissioner of Immigration Dies After Fall and Stroke
Frank P. Sargent United States Commissioner of Immigration died here from injuries and complications after a stroke two months earlier. He had been named by the Republican National Committee as a principal campaign speaker. Howard Thomas a Spokane jeweler returns with purchases and displays new jewelry in show window. 95 New music at the Bazaar.
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United Press Service
Frank P. Sargent
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Republican National Committee
Howard Thomas
Spokane
Mead Gets Strong Support For Continuance In Office
A broad cross section of business leaders bankers millers and labor groups back Governor Mead’s bid to remain in office. Notable supporters include former Gov Miles C Moore W J Rucker T A Steiger E G Ames George/logie J J Donovan B F Barge A L Rogers W F Robinson and others across Washington state with a Mead organization forming in Spokane led by A B Campbell and W C McCrea.
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Republican Party
Mead
Miles C. Moore
Walla Walla
W. J. Ruckfer
T. A. Steiger
Everett
E. G. Ames
The
Puget Mill Company
Port Gamble
George Loogie
J. J. Donovan
Bellingham
B. F. Barge
North Yakima
A. L. Rogers
Waterville
William Dale
Mount Vernon
E. S. Martin
W. F. Robinson
Anacortes
Indiana Governor Hauls Nation Anew With Special Session
Governor Hanley shocks Indiana by calling a special legislative session for September 17 to pursue reform measures he could not secure during his term. The move follows tension with James Watson’s supporters over promised policies. A church charity dinner and furniture sale are also noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hanley
Indiana
Friends
James Watson
Watson
Hood River Fruit Values and Land Prices Guide
Hood River Oregon reports top fruit quality with Spitzenbergs selling at 3.27 dollars per box. Climate noted as fine with cool summers and no wind. Land values range from fifty to two hundred fifty dollars per acre for unimproved to improved bearing orchards. For full details contact Briggs Ament Land Co Hood River Ore.
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Hood River
Oregon
Briggs- Ament Land Co
Ore
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Wallace
Landson
DuBois
Supreme Court
Wenatchee Electric Co
Columbia Valley Bank
Washington
F. H. Brand
M. D
G. H. Moore
Fern Candy Kitchen
Parshall’s
Grim
Shaw
Campign
Republic
William A. Grimshaw
Grimshaw
Olympia
Wash
John A. Gellatly
State Board OF Finance
Republi
Palace
Miss Turnbull
Cal
Jones’ Ranch
Cc. C. Ward
Lake Chelan
Chelan
Immigration
Incum
Bent
Governor Hanley
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
Bowers’ Hall
Chelan Avenue North
C. A. Bower
Missouri Girl
Jastine Domenic Comedtive
Wenatchee Theatre
Zeke
Daisy
Wevatchee Deng Store
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