Leavenworth Echo publication details and address
The Leavenworth Echo is issued every Friday by The Echo Publishing Co. Subscribers pay 2.50 per year in advance. The paper is mailed as second class matter at the Leavenworth Washington post office. Communications should be sent to The Leavenworth Echo.
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Leavenworth Echo
Civil Service Killed By Harding Patronage Moves
Washington dispatches report a crisis in civil service as President Harding backs political appointees over merit. Twenty five bureau of engraving and printing officials were dismissed, with warnings of wider purges across treasury departments including internal revenue and customs. Elmer Dover aligns with the Republican faction, pressing for more patronage while Mellon resists.
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Spokane Spokesman- Review
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Washington, D. C
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House Committee On Appropriations
Garfield
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President Harding moves to abolish civil service phase
The article reports President Harding dismissing 25 engraving bureau workers, Sen Caraway calling it illegal, and notes Attorney General Daughtrey’s ruling that the action is within presidential authority. It discusses civil service shifts in Congress, post office exam changes, and 100 extra post officer inspectors.
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Arkansas
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Have We Lost Our Liberties
A reader argues that citizens feel overgoverned and taxed, with laws expanding while freedom erodes. They warn that continued regulation threatens democratic institutions unless private life remains free from government interference.
Baseball Fever Hits Cashmere as Committee Probes Cause
Washington State Weekly notes Baseball fever spreading in Cashmere. A committee is formed to investigate cause and effect as Grant County Herald declares improvement over prior issues.
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Charles of Austria Dies After Banishment by Allied Council
Charles of Austria who was banished to Madeira by the allied council died last Saturday. Ex-Queen Zita survives with children, ensuring the Hapsburg line continues and suggesting a possible future attempt to resume power if omens turn favorable.
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Sheriff Race Narrowed With Forsyth Departure
The World reports candidates for the sheriff position include Wenatchee Chief of Police Peterson Chief Deputy McClelland and former sheriff Bert McManus as Forsyth leaves office May first. McManus has many supporters hoping for a return to the post.
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Wenatchee Commercial Club backs box apple advertising push
At a meeting attended by many North Central Washington fruit growers, a resolution was adopted urging an extensive campaign to promote the box apple industry. The note stresses that advertising pays, with a few cents per box seen as valuable investment for the trade.
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Wenatchee Commercial Club
Washington
Pianos Planned to Deter Burglars by Music Cure Idea
Contemporaries report a proposal to place pianos in burglars homes hoping music will curb criminal desires. Some writers claim certain music can incite depredations rather than soothe.
The Great Coal Strike and Possible Economic Fallout
The piece notes a national coal strike starting on the first of the month with about 600000 workers out and 6200 mines closed. It discusses open shop preparations, potential long shutdowns, and disputes over operator motives, urging fair arbitration and possible government action to safeguard supply.
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Leavenworth Local Wenatchee Co Operative to Build Fruit Warehouse
At a well attended meeting of Leavenworth Local Wenatchee Co-Operative Association at the Citizens State Bank last Tuesday afternoon the decision was made to erect a fruit warehouse on the G N track. The 60 by 70 foot interlocking tile building with concrete basement will feature a modern ventilating system to maintain proper humidity and temperature for apples. Estimated cost is 10000 dollars. A central packing plant may be built nearby for members using it. Construction to begin once plans are completed.
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Timely Railroad Items Chronicle Local Social and Travel News
Mrs. Vivian O Keefe travels to Seattle with Miss Gladys Simons to visit relatives. Spokane visits include G C Gorrell relieving depot duties and T A Miller returning home. Dancing events at Firemen's hall support Edith Pitschow hospitalization fund. local residents attend and travel to Wenatchee and Portland.
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Gladys Simons
John Kubelik
Spokane
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Leavenworth
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Everett
Bily” Walters
Embro
Portland
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Goldbar
Our City
Firemen’s Hall
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H. B. Rohrbaugh
Earl Dennison
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R. L. Smith
Negro acquitted in assault case linked to January shooting
Jones, arrested in January during the time Special Agent Savage was wounded, was tried at Wenatchee for assault on Officer Brown with intent to kill. The jury of twelve, after a long ballot, returned a not guilty verdict. Jones will be returned to Monroe.
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J. A. Nelson
Wenatchee
Elmer O'Niel
Like Side
D. Z. Grant
Leavenworth
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Cashmere
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Asault
Monroe
Wisconsin arrival prompts move to new drug venture
Mrs Koerner and her son stay here a few days longer while Mr Koerner seeks another location to enter the drug business. John Koerner headed for Seattle earlier this week.
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