German Agent Held in Seattle
Federal authorities report the arrest of Louis Hollowig von Bettenhausen in Seattle on charges of desertion and suspected German espionage linked to Krupp. Investigators trace his movements from Germany to the Orient and United States, with possible I. W. W. connections in Leavenworth and Washington agricultural centers.
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Seattle Star
Seattle
Louis Hollewig von Bettenhausen
Krupp
Louis Holweg
Bethman von Holweg
Conrad Harding
Louis Hollowig von Bettenhausen
Krupps
Essen
Germany
United States Army
Howard Wright
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Department of Justice
von Bettenhausen
Fort Lawton
Alcatraz
Cal
China
Philippines
Vladivostok
Borneo
Java
Australia
Hawaii
Mexico
Leavenworth
Wash
Cascades
Washington
Louis Hollowig
Puget Sound
Duthie
United States
Orient
Wright
Baron von Bettenhausen
Young Hollowig
India
Africa
Record Corn Sale Sets New Local Money Mark
A prophecy of wartime prosperity for corn growers is illustrated by Leo F. Bedard’s sale at the Farmers Exchange elevator. He delivered a shelled corn load of 78 bushels and 32 pounds at 2.13 per bushel, earning 167.35 dollars and selling 535 bushels 20 pounds for 1140.31 dollars in total.
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Farmers Exchange
Leo F. Bedard
Upper Valley apple crop seen as heavy and uniform
M W Starks, a major Wenatchee Valley apple raiser, told Echo reporters the upper valley crop should be larger this year with more uniform bearing across varieties. He notes many orchards are not yet in full bearing and expects higher yields, hoping for fair fruit prices amid a national crop shortage.
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M. W. Starks
Wenatchee Valley
Echo
Upper Valley
Wenatchee
Twin Lakes Reopen for Two Weeks to Fishermen
The county game commission opens Twin Lakes for fishing from Aug. 18 to Aug. 31. Located above Lake Wenatchee in the White River valley, the area had been closed after large egg collection for hatchery use. A deputy will monitor limits.
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The
County Game Commission
Lake Wenatchee
White River
Twin Lakes
Leavenworth
Looped the Loop 22 Times in Succession at Newport News
Instructor Edward Stinson looped the loop 22 times in succession at 4000 feet with a passenger aboard, setting a new record at the Newport News aviation training school. Walla Walla tender rates rise this year to about eight dollars daily while headerbox drivers earn 3.50 in nets environments.
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Newport News
Edward Stinson
Walla Walla
Lumber Shortage Forecast by Inland Empire Mills
Labor shortages and other factors limit 1917 lumber output across the Inland Empire including eastern Oregon and Washington. Mills report a 25 percent cut from normal 1200 million feet, with six months at half normal, and Great Northern Lumber Co. behind 25 million feet.
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Inland Empire Lumber
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Western Pine Manufacturers Association
Portland
Inland Empire
Great Northern Lumber Co
Airplane Spruce Lumber Brings High Prices For Shipbuilders
Owners of spruce timber report high prices for airplane spruce lumber, rising from 27.50 to 120 per thousand feet. The wood must be light, tough, and not split during processing. The government's push to build a fleet of airships ensures a strong, possibly indefinite, market for aerial spruce.
Seattle Touring Party Views Lake Wenatchee Trip
A Seattle touring party led by Roy M. Satterwhite visited Lake Wenatchee area after passing through last Saturday. Members included Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wager Miss Jennie Lone Mr. C. F. Todd and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Simonds automobile editor of the Seattle Daily and Sunday Times. Simonds praised Snoqualmie Pass road and found Blewett Pass narrow in places while noting overall road conditions and tourist accommodations for future guidance in The Times.
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Seattle
Lake Wenatchee
Roy M. Satterwhite
Pacific Coast
Kissel
R. H. Wager
Jennie Lone
C. F. Todd
Wm. A. Simonds
Simonds
Seattle Daily and
Sunday Times
The
Echo
Snoqualmie Pass
Blewett Pass
Times
Electric Burn Injures Cascade Tunnel Worker
Tim Gorman, an engine wiper at Cascade Tunnel, contacted a high power wire Tuesday night. Dr Hoxsey treated him and he was taken to Leavenworth Hospital with severe burns to both feet and overall system effects. He is expected to recover but will be out for some time due to slow healing of electric burns.
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Tim Gorman
Cascade Tunnel
Hoxsey
Leavenworth Hospital
Gorman
Forestry regiment bound for Washington passes through Leavenworth
Billy Smith and Harry Beam along with other registrants march through Leavenworth en route to Washington D C. where they will be held for several weeks before sailing to France with the forestry regiment.
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Billy Smith
Harry Beam
Forestry Regiment
Leavenworth
Washington D. C
France
Second Congress of Youth set for Seattle visit by Leavenworth boys
John Talbot West heads 176 boys ages 12 to 15 from 99 state points to the Second Congress of Youth in Seattle. Activities include theater visit, luncheon by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, a city auto ride, and a boat trip to Moran School on Bainbridge Island. Session runs through next Wednesday with focus on present national and state problems.
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John Talbot West
Seattle
Leavenworth
Clemmer
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Leavenworth Red Cross Unit Organized and Active
The Leavenworth Red Cross unit, granted a national charter, elected officers including Chairman Rev F L Moore and First Vice Chairman Miss Cleila Bullis, and prepared committees as war relief work expands at the high school headquarters. Members urged community support and volunteer sewing efforts.
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Red Cross
Leavenworth
F. L. Moore
Cleila Bullis
Chas. Smythe
Clarence Campbell
Robi Meath
L. J. Nelson
Spokane Farm Bank Loans Reach Seven Hundred Thousand
Spokane Farm Loan Bank has loaned farmers in the district seven hundred thousand dollars and holds over fifteen million in applications. The district spans Washington Idaho Oregon and Montana with Washington accounting for the largest loan totals. By July 1st Washington loans approved reached one million seven hundred twenty eight thousand eight hundred forty dollars. Meantime war material shipping hinges on shipyard labor as soldiers await supplies and officers stock 3 cent stamps for post office use. Butter wrappers available at Echo office.
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Spokane Farm Loan Bank
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Scenic Highway Nears Completion in King and Chelan Counties
King county awarded 47 606 81 to J W Quigg Construction Co for grading the last five miles of the Cascade Scenic Highway connecting to last year’s road. Chelan county nearly completes its section with two underground railroad crossings delayed to spring. County finances limit speed. residents urged bond funding to pursue a Tubrow Canyon reroute saving about fifteen miles and boosting tourism.
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King County
J. W. Quigg Construction Co
The
Cascades
Parish
Echo
Chelan County
Leavenworth Box Co Rebuilds After Fire
Leavenworth Box Co orders new box mill and planer after a recent fire. Construction begins late this week or early next. Saw mill runs full time and logging for the company has begun under Mr. McDonald. Demand for boxes is high as a predicted apple rush looms. Local growers fear a box shortage as the Wenatchee valley apple crop is expected to exceed last year by about a thousand rail cars.
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Leavenworth Box Co
McDonald
Wenatchee Valley
Uncalled Mail Advertised at Post Office List
Letters bearing the names Philippe Dubois J H Hoffman Dick Hopkins Jack Hopkins Earl Jenks Audry H Smith remain uncalled for at the post office dated August 8 1917. Call for any of this mail and say advertised. Guy A Hamilton P M
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Philippe Dubois
J. H. Hoffman
Dick Hopkins
Jack Hopkins
Earl Jenks
Audry H. Smith
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
Government road plan to finish Blewett route this fall
Commissioner Matt Hickey reports a visiting official intends to complete the new Blewett road from Shafer Creek to Mountain Home this fall. North Yakima Tonnage of sugar beats expected to be large.
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Matt Hickey
Blewett
Shafer Creek
Mountain Home
Yakima
All Motor Vehicles Must Carry Licenses
The Motor Vehicle Division under Secretary of State I. M. Howell tightens enforcement of license validity and display on all automobiles. Inspectors will verify ownership signatures, match licenses to vehicles, and issue duplicates upon loss. Penalties apply for noncompliance and using low valuation licenses to defraud the state.
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I. M. Howell
Secretary of State
Postmaster General Extends Parcels Post for Magazines to Soldiers
The 1912 act parcels post class now includes unwrapped magazines mailed by others than publishers for U S expeditionary forces in Europe with postage prepaid one cent per copy. Magazines must display a notice on front cover asking readers to place a one cent stamp for forwarding to soldiers at the front. No wrapping or addressing allowed.
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United States
Europe
A. S Burleson
Rattlesnake Bite Injures Cashmere Boy Cleo Waters
Ten year old Cleo Waters son of Charles Waters living five miles up Mission Creek from Cashmere was bitten by a rattlesnake yesterday. He walked half a mile to his home after the bite and his leg swelled to twice its normal size by the time a doctor arrived. Doctors say he is very ill but may recover.
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Cleo Waters
Charles Waters
Mission Creek
Cashmere
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Hollweg
Second Congress of Youth
Leavenworth Red Cross
Spokane Farm Bank
Hamilton
Echo Office
Tumwater Canyon
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