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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
1
Wenatchee Valley and national shippers mobilize against a 15 percent freight increase approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hearings begin as growers argue the rise harms apple shipments to Chicago and beyond, while associations seek rate reductions.
Allan Epps and foreman Gus Nelson arrived from Seattle on the afternoon train. He planned to bring six head of horses from Wenatchee and then head to the Icicle river upper reaches to inspect winter development. Snow depth near the mining camp is reported at fifteen feet, hindering reach to the mines. Seven workers have been at the site since last fall.
Sargent Teman, in command of the state troops guarding the area, was notified last Saturday of a commission as second lieutenant on the reserve force. He departed for Aberdeen to await future duty. Private Mackaloon is promoted to sergeant, filling Teman's vacancy.
Residents turned out for the initial Home Guards drill led by State troops from Company G. Eight-person squads practiced basic tactics at John Bjork’s building on Front Street with plans for future outdoor sessions and wider participation.
Tomorrow afternoon the Kumlux Club will accept old paper of all kinds to gather a car load for funds to build a community building. Donations of old books or magazines are invited with collection via the Brender shed east of the viaduct or through club members who will dispatch a wagon.
Frank Dorn of Cashmere bought a timber land section from Chas Hendricks in Leavenworth County adjoining G. E. Lessinger on Burch flat near the Dunkard settlement for 6000 dollars. A road will be built to improve access for logging and sale of timber.
The Great Northern Lumber Co. began sawing last Tuesday under Jos S. Quigley with sixty loggers. Improvements include a rebuilt log delivery slide a south end drag saw and an incinerator redesign to curb sparks. Superintendent Starbird cites strong coast experience and high equipment standards for a top regional mill.
Mr. A G Ayerst assistant manager of the Washington Ford Depot in Seattle said during a visit to the Echo that the Ford factory is about three months behind on orders. He noted the plant produced nearly 300000 cars in January February and March and is currently behind on orders for about 200000 despite record output.
Farm Loan Association announces readiness to operate and invites all interested applicants to meet at the secretary J W Elliott's office on Tuesday May 1 at 1 30 p m. Applicants must provide accurate property descriptions matching title records as loan basis.
The Kumlux Club held its regular meeting at Miss Bullis home last Tuesday electing officers for the year. President is Mrs Geo L Gardner Vice President Mrs A G McKeown Secretary Mrs Harry Krollpfeiffer Treasurer Mrs J S Judah Parliamentarian Mrs D S More. Hostess served light refreshments.
The Mansfield Wash opener last Sunday reports Bridgeport defeated 10 to 1. The Mansfield News notes no league this year due to recruiting fever reducing local baseball ranks. Mansfield plans Sunday ball with nearby towns and has arranged several games.
New Articles of Incorporation filed for the Leavenworth Auto and Taxi Co led by W. C. Roach and Gus Bergren. The firm will operate stage service between Leavenworth and Cashmere and Blewett, with cars for hire to any point. Four cars are in operation, with one more on order, and offices opened in the Boulevard Cafe basement.
Crop statisticians warn that even if every potato in the United States were planted and yielded normally, there would be a shortage next winter. They urge people to quit eating potatoes so the entire harvest can be used for seed.
Mr H P Chase of the Ford Motor Co gave a free exhibition at Cascade Garage Tuesday evening. The show featured reels of Ford factory films showing the making of the popular priced car and four completed motors tested under power each minute. About one hundred attended.
A Chicago Tribune letter by C. Kotzenable argues that American greatness requires opposing Prussian militarism in Germany. He warns of conflicting US and German ideals and urges action now to cast out militaristic rule, noting historic tensions and the need to defend democracy.
Police judge P H Graham submitted his resignation and will be replaced by F A Reynolds appointed by Mayor Hale. Councilman Kugelman also resigns with two vacancies filled by Sam Daly and Thos Pipkin. A Spokane Eastern Trust Co message on Water Extension Warrants was filed for legal advice. Proposals included $3 per day for city laborers and a street water commissioner raise from $85 to $100 monthly. A cleanup day plan, a new ordinance for advance pay, and bills totaling $586.13 were approved.
Barney Segru recently arrived from Cashmere to spearhead a Wenatchee fruitgrowers project. He leads a movement to install an evaporator, with plans ready to operate this year and handle the bumper crop. The Skookum By-Products Co. will run the plant at Wenalchee to convert lower grade apples into evaporated fruit cider and reduce waste.
Wenatchee area diversifies farming as Commercial Bank & Trust Co. of Wenatchee arranges shipments of Jersey cows and plans two carloads of hogs. Ranchers take in high grade dairy stock quickly, signaling a growing regional dairy and livestock industry.
Federal agents swarm through Washington and other states seeking any pro German sentiment. Lists are being made of those who threaten or utter antagonistic statements and transgressors will be dealt with.
The memorandum declares that upon a postmaster vacancy due to death resignation removal or recommended change the Civil Service Commission will withhold open competitive exams to test fitness, certify results to the Postmaster General, and the President will appoint the highest qualified eligible. No one over sixty five may take the examination. Signed Woodrow Wilson dated March 31 1917.
Report of a Sunday wreck at the Wenatchee river bridge four miles east of Peshastin. Ellis McKee, at the wheel, struck the Stephens car at high speed, causing injuries and vehicle damage. Onlookers blamed intoxication and excessive speed, and McKee agreed to pay all Stephens damages.
Citizens in Peshastin form a Home Guard with 47 members led by Captain H. H. Starks and Lieutenants J. Rogers and P. R. Bradley. The Fruit Growers warehouse serves as drill space, with plans to enroll the district’s men and drill outdoors in warm weather. Starks’ eight years of military training and the lieutenants’ backgrounds earn high praise. Bradley also serves as a longtime Peshastin school principal.
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