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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
2
The article argues that Central Washington counties along the Columbia should overcome rivalries and act in harmony to boost local interests. It highlights the Columbia navigation as ashared goal and suggests joint state and national efforts to turn the river into a major commerce highway, not allowing other cities to dominate regional policy.
The piece notes Senator Gunn's exemption of moneys and credits from taxation prompts broad debate. The Saturday Evening Post editorially approves, arguing the policy attracts capital and reduces taxes overall as borrowers bear the burden while lenders dodge assessments. It predicts cheaper money, higher bond prices, and a net state gain despite small tax losses.
Lake Chelan Fruit Growers Assoc invites sealed bids for their entire winter apple crop estimated at 50 years. FOB Wenatchee, delivery between October 5 and November 15. Chelan Washington address. Ankeny withdrawing from Senate race comments in Walla Walla case.
Two members of the Good Fellow theatrical troupe face legal trouble. Teddy Rife is jailed in Leavenworth on charges of breaking into and stealing from the Wenatchee theatre trunk belonging to Dave Williams. Arthur DuBois was arrested in Spokane on a county warrant for embezzling company funds, allegedly stealing from Leavenworth and fleeing. Deputy Sheriff Debord travels to Spokane to return DuBois for trial. Rife was later released by Judge Palmer for lack of evidence.
Laporte Indiana reports that General Miles and Admiral Schley will campaign the state for Bryan. Democrats hope to win Indiana amid Republican dissensions and Governor Hanley’s stance toward nominees for governor. Funeral services for Mrs E E Bruce held in East Wenatchee with Rev E O Jessup leading and burial in Wenatchee cemetery.
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