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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1922

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Royalist for July reveals Royal Development Co mining plans

The Royalist reports Camp Goulden Washington July 15 1922 on Royal Development Company’s mine to the St Francis Tunnel. Tracking ore in a 慧 heading west and a southwest drift, with plans for Forest Service road funds and a portable saw mill to supply timber for the Trinity Tunnel portal.

Royal Development Co Echo Camp Goulden Wash St. Francis St. Francis Tunnel U. S. Forest Service Trinity Tunnel Francis R. Finnegan Buffalo N. Y Royal Development Company Hornell Eugene Stone Geo. Hamelman Montana School of Mines James and Francis Naughton Lieut. Bore McCormick Una Basin U. S Nipple Mountain M. H. Gedney Mexico Alaska Idaho Colorado Arizona Jay Lonergan Manley Montana

Rail strike fallout reported as trains run late and cars idle

A newspaper summary notes that despite claims of normal conditions the Great Northern main line has trains late for weeks with some canceled and cars left in terminals for days. It highlights Monday No. 39 arriving late with minimal power and calls for an honest settlement that respects workers and railroads.

Great Northern

Strike breaker Warren booted from yards after late shift

G A Warren a boiler maker hired as a strikebreaker was fired and ordered from town by Officer Dude Brown after reports of late arrival drunken and disorderly behavior. Guards say he used obscene language and refused to work while Warren claims ties to Boilermakers Union 104 and past work for Skinner Eddy.

G. A. Warren Dude Brown Warren Roundhouse Echo Man Brown Boulevard Cafe Boilermakers Union 104 Seattle Skinner & Eddy Spokane Jack Todd Yards Todd

Fire on French Creek Controlled by Ranger Brender

Ranger John S. Brender led the effort against a forest fire at French Creek. About fifty five men worked on containment using a new gasoline pump capable of packing on a horse and delivering water across two hundred feet. Fire began July 22 and costs have risen into the thousands with no end in sight as August dries.

John S. Brender French Creek Mr. Brender

Rail line to Trinity Tunnel proposed linking Leavenworth and Portal

The plan envisions a railroad from St. Ann's to the Portal on the west river bank to access the Trinity Tunnel year round. Royal support could reassure Great Northern Railway engineers that the project is profitable, boosting development in Chinawa Basin Buck Creek Pass Range and Castle Creek to Cady Pass. Proponents cite winter work at the Royal and new supply routes from Camp Goulden to Trinity Tunnel.

Sst. Ann's Chiwawa St. Ann’s Cascade Creek Trinity Royal The Great Northern Railway Trinity Tunnel Chinawa Buck Creek Pass Miners Ridge Little Giant Castle Creek Cady Pass Leavenworth Chinawa River Camp Goulden the Royal

Tragic Truck Accident Injures Local Boy

The eight year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bergren of Peshastin was crushed under a truck Wednesday morning. He suffered a fractured hip and multiple broken bones. Hospital officials say he is expected to recover. The boy was playing near the garage when he was caught beneath the vehicle driven by a man in Mr Bergrens employ.

John Bergren Peshastin

Fire In Snow Lake Region Amid Hard Winter Trek

Forestry staff were alerted by S. P. Beecher and Chas. Wright that a fire near Snow Lake was being fought. J. M. McKinley and C. A. Hastings investigated, reporting about ten acres burned. Firefighting is difficult due to lack of pack animals and miles of carry. A light rain fell Wednesday evening locally, with uncertain rain in the mountains.

S. P. Beecher Chas. Wright Snow Lake J. M. McKinley C. A. Hastings Mountain Home Snow Lakes French Creek

Congressman Webster Here Wednesday in Leavenworth

Congressman J Stanley Webster visited Leavenworth on a Wednesday accompanied by Swede Ferguson of Wenatchee. He spoke at length on labor disputes, supporting enforceable labor board findings and opposing the notion that such findings are mere recommendations.

J. Stanley Webster Leavenworth Swede Ferguson Wenatchee Webster Labor Board

Methodist Church Services Sunday Programs and Sermons

Sunday school at 9 45 with topic Savonarola led by Ray Jones Epworth league at 6 45 Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Morning subject The Well of Bethlehem Evening subject Without Excuse Pastor Wm Hoskins leads the church

Epworth League Savonarola Ray Jones

Bridge Work Advances on Icicle Irrigation Project

The Icicle irrigation tunnel preparatory to boring under the Icicle ditch is underway at Fisher place. A contract hitch reportedly raised the price to 15.00 per foot, up from 12.50 as previously stated.

Icicle Fisher Place

Registration Books Close for Leavenworth Aug 22 1922

Notice to voters states that original registrations in Leavenworth Precinct close on August 22 1922 for a 20 day period until September 13 1922. Registration Officer E G Gowing signs the notice.

Leavenworth G. Gowing

Boy Scouts Put On Hypnotic Show At Crescent Beach

The Cashmere Troop 3 staged a hypnotic performance at Crescent Beach Pavilion last Friday evening drawing praise for talent. A large crowd attended the hard times dance there Saturday night with about thirty couples in the prize waltz won by Miss Pearl Young and Bob Jones.

Boy Scouts Cashmere Crescent Beach Pavilion Oliver Bates Gaffney J. C. Ruth Grover Dickinson Red Mountain Pearl Young Leavenworth Bob Jones Wenatchee

Hummers Car Rolls Over In Valley Incident Near Tom Henry

Ernest Hummer's car rolled over Friday evening near the Tom Henry residence, crushing the top and injuring two occupants C M Henderson and Young Carnahan. Hummer and another rider were unhurt. Henderson sustained back injuries and would be out several days. The party had just had a new top cover installed in Wenatchee.

Ernest Hummer Tom Henry Place C. M. Henderson Young Carnahan Hummer Mr. Henderson Wenatchee Tom Henry Theo Paine Paine Mr. Paine

Buried in Well Claims Life of Cashmere Man

Al Boyd was killed while digging a well on the Harry Kinyon ranch near town. The collapse buried him five feet under after 11:55 am. His partner William Pleiman aided rescues but Boyd died after an hour and ten minutes despite attempts with a pulley. Clarence A. Boyd, 41, born in Illinois, owner of three Cottage Ave houses, left behind brothers Edward and George. Funeral held at Kuelles parlors Thursday at 10 am.

Cashmere al Boyd William Pleiman Harry Kinyon Mr. Boyd W. G. Parker Clarence Alf Boyd Illinois Cottage Ave Edward George Boyd Kuelles

Judge Griffiths to Speak Here on Political Issues

Judge Austin E. Griffiths is expected to return here in a couple weeks to deliver an address on the political issues of the day. The judge is described as an able orator and the event will attract broad interest.

Austin E. Griffiths

Sampson's Hats Featured and Blouses Highlighted

Sampson's promotes new hats with Paris pattern blouses and invites all. Rev C C Curry will speak at the M E church next Wednesday evening August 16 at 8 oclock. A Co-Operative Association bids for a Wenatchee warehouse are advertised. excavation began last Monday with plans due next Tuesday emphasizing insulation and ventilation for a top storage facility.

C. C. Curry M. E Co-Operative Association Wenatchee District

Chief Clerk Carsons Absent After Shortage and Fraud Claims

A warrant is issued for C R Carsons chief clerk of Great Northern Lumber Co Leavenworth after he left without proper accounting. Bonding company refused to bond him and he allegedly took about three hundred dollars and drew unfunded checks. He planned marriage with a Seattle woman and deserted three others before their planned weddings. He is thirty, with duties in Leavenworth and Wenatchee and is sought by Officer N L Brown per Judge J C Davis.

C. R. Carsons Great Northern Lumber Co Wenatchee Roy Holmes J. C. Davis N. L. Brown Carsons Seattle Leavenworth Wenatchee Yard

Pacific Northwest tourist boom draws visitors by auto and rail

The Pacific Northwest attracts large numbers of travelers from across the United States and abroad. Officers report heavier auto and rail traffic than ever as advertising by the Pacific Northwest Tourist Association lures visitors to Oregon Washington and British Columbia. A Spokane expert notes a higher quality of travelers who spend time in hotels and seek scenic recreation including golfing literature from Scotland reaches the region.

Oregon Washington British Columbia Pacific Northwest America Pacific Northwest Tourist Association Frank W. Guilbert Spokane Forfar Scotland New York Tribune United States

Real Estate Transfer in Leavenworth Record

Nick Kinchers transfers lot 3 block 4 Merriam addition to Leavenworth to T. C. Yocom for 575 dollars.

Nick Kinchers T. C. Yocom Merriam Leavenworth

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