County Politics at Cashmere in Wenatchee Report
J D Corselius editor of the Cashmere Record spent yesterday in WeNatchee and described the political scene. He expects the Republican county ticket to favor county clerk and county audit with Brooks and Godfrey as favored candidates and notes a division over the Commissioner position with a local organization aiming to defeat Otis despite friends in Cashmere.
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J. D. Corselius
Cashmere Record
Wenatchee
World Office
Cashmere
O. M. Brooks
John Godfrey
Otis
Steve Chadwick
Colfax
Yakima Republic
Would Withdraw Green Kinney In Leavenworth Race
The second district race for commissioner draws activity as Green Kinney is urged to withdraw in favor of an independent Republican. Otis leads county. Kinney is Democratic nominee facing a local push. A World office apple contest offers free daily delivery for one year to the person who brings in the largest apple before November 1.
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Otis
Leavenworth
Green Kinney
Daily World
Steamer Humboldt Grounded in Fog Near Active Pass
The Humboldt sailing from Seattle bound for southeastern Alaska ran ashore in dense fog at Active Pass, north of Victoria. Thirty-eight passengers were rescued and taken ashore. Salvage boats were dispatched from Victoria as crews assess the damage. The ship was under Captain Bingham of the Pacific Steamship Company.
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United Press Service
Seattle
Humboldt
Alaska
Active Pass
Victoria
B. C
Bingham
Pacific Steamship Company
Growing Interest in Waterways Policy Grows in Washington
Special correspondents report rising talk of a rivers and harbors bill as Congress prepares for action. The National Rivers and Harbors Congress spurs a broad federal policy toward U S waterways. Many conventions align with expanding waterway treatment and infrastructure nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Eyes $50 Million Annual River Improvements
The piece notes broad support for funding river and harbor improvements, predicting Congress may adopt a $50 million yearly program. It highlights a December convention in Washington with invited dignitaries including Brazilian ambassador, Chinese minister, James Bryce, and Andrew Carnegie to discuss waterways, trade, and transport needs.
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Congress
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Rivers and Harbors Congress
National Conservation Commission
Edward
United States
James Bryce
Great Britain
Ransdell
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Fruit Growers Endorse Trustees Control of Crop Sales
At a Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers association meeting held yesterday in the warehouse, nearly all members backed trustees in full control over crop disposal. Officers reported bids, including one for 164 cars, but growers had imposed price minimums. The harmony suggests moving apple crops soon under the new arrangement and merchants are urged to advertise bargains to reach prospering farmers and fruit growers.
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Wenatchee Valley Fruit Growers Association
Cashmere Boys Test Pole Height in Wenatchee Prank
A Cashmere group visiting Wenatchee for a fruit growers meeting staged a dare involving a pole on Wenatchee Avenue and Palouse Street. A boy measured 23 feet from the ground to the wire while Ed Ferguson bet the distance to the first wire, then the group allegedly burned incense before heading to a cigar stand.
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Wenatchee
Wenatchee Avenue
Palouse Street
Ed. Ferguson
Cholera cases linger as Manila reports ten more
Cholera decline continues in Manila with ten cases in twelve hours amid efforts to curb the outbreak. American teacher Mrs. C A Carter is among the stricken, underscoring ongoing health concerns.
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Manila
C. A. Carter
Drought Ends as Rain Spreads Across Nation
Washington reports rain breaking a lengthy drought with rain across the United States and cooler weather to follow in the east. Forecaster Garriott notes continued showers tonight, despite fires and rivers at low levels. Detroit ends eight year drought with heavy rain and cooler temps, while Kentucky records first rain after 43 days.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
United States
Garriott
Detroit
Kentucky
Frankfort
Train held up by dynamite report fades in Wenatchee
A Wenatchee report claimed the Great Northern west bound passenger train was dynamited at Wilson Creek. The World could not verify the claim and sent messages to Spokane with no results. No. 1 arrived at 6:30 and said the delay was caused by a freight train derailment in Minnesota.
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Wenatchee
Great Northern
Cashmere farmer backs two apple varieties plan
N D Tichenal of Cashmere argues valley growers err by planting many apple varieties. He urges concentrating on two cultivars, Winesap and Spitzenberg, to fetch better prices and boost the valley’s fruit district reputation.
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N. D. Tichenal
Cashmere
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Begins Work At Hartford Carpet Co
Theodore Roosevelt Jr will join Hartford Carpet as an office clerk then move through departments, learning carpet manufacturing. He will reside at A. D. Higgins home until settled.
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Hartford, Conn
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Hartford Carpet Company
A. D. Higgins
Evidence of Progress in South Wenatchee
Despite a filed suit affecting much of south Wenatchee, new houses rise in the area. Factories mills and lumber yards nearby hasten growth. The near completion parochial house adds a prosperous look as streets open up and rubble is cleared for building. Overall, the district shows satisfactory improvements.
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South Wenatchee
Work Shortage in Town as Commissioner Seeks Manpower
Commissioner A. Pitcher searched downtown for labor and visited thirty men before finding one willing to work. The scene shows ample local work prospects despite the initial reluctance.
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Wenatehee
A. Pitcher
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