Lumber prices and stock quality probe invite trial
The ad urges buyers to compare prices and inspect lumber stock quality before purchase. It invites a trial to secure future business, claiming any lost future sales would be the seller’s fault.
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
3
Railroads Seek Freight Rate Hike West of Mississippi
A Washington dispatch reports western railroads will file applications with the Interstate Commerce Commission for increased freight rates. They argue higher operating costs and longer hauls justify relief, asserting western lines need more revenue than eastern lines. The piece also notes plans to introduce savings banks in Washington schools and a push to use schools as social centers with tax relief demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Railroads
Western Lines
Western Federation of Improvement Clubs
Tacoma
Ships to Carry American Products
The United States lacks a merchant marine at a critical time and must rely on foreign ships. The piece criticizes navigation laws that deter American registry and ships, notes failed efforts to push American sailors and wages, and argues to amend laws to admit foreign ships. It sees Europe’s war as a spur to build a permanent American merchant fleet to support peace and war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Panama Canal
Spokesman-Review
Europe
United States
Canada
South America
Harvest Work Boom in Minnesota and North Dakota
Emigration officials report good crop conditions and a large harvest. Minnesota needs 5020 workers while North Dakota seeks 22720 harvest hands at wages from 1 75 to 3 00 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
E. C. Leedy
Gen. Immigration Agt
St. Paul
Minn
Nelson files five year proof for Telma land entry
William A. Nelson of Telma Washington filed notice of intention to establish a five year proof to secure his homestead claim on lands described in the 1914 entry in sections 20 and 82 township 16 east Willamette meridian. The hearing before United States Commissioner John Koerner at Leavenworth is set for September 8 1914 with witnesses W R Sears Oliver Bates J D Langdon of Telma and M O Logan of Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
William A. Nelson
Telma
Washington
Township
Willamette Meridian
John Koerner
United States
Leavenworth
W. R. Sears
Oliver Bates
J. D. Langdon
M. 0. Logan
W.F. Haynes
List of Wilson Administration Officials and State Officers
The document lists President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Marshall with Cabinet positions including Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of Treasury William G. McAdoo, Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison, Attorney General James Reynolds, Postmaster General Albert Burleson, Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels, Secretary of Interior Franklin K. Lane, Agriculture David F. Houston, Labor William B. Wilson, and others. It also names U.S. Senators W. L. Jones and M. E. Poindexter, Congressman W. L. LaFollette, and state officers such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, Land Commissioner, School Superintendent, Insurance Commissioner, Supreme Judges George E. Morris and others, and local officials including Columbis Land District and U. S. L. O. officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan
Treasury
G. McAdoo
L. M. Garrison
James Reynolds
Albert Burleson
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Interior
Franklin K
Governo
Insurance
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Rutherford Mercantile Co
Joe Massies
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Lamb
Davis Lumber Co
Echo
Attorneys AT Law
N. A. Pearson
Elliot Elk
Leavenworth, Wash
Newcomb
P. A. Snyder
Mercial Club
W. M. McCoy
Columbia Valley Bank Building
W. Hoxley
DR. J. Stillson Judah
Leavenworth Hospital
A. G. McKeown
C. E. Briggs
King's Drug Store
Chelan County
Chelan County Abstract Co
J. A. Gellatly President
W. W. Gray
Rainier Beer
Lee J. Howerton
Department of the Interior
Knights of
Pythias
W. V. Davis
A. R. Brown
Woodrow Wilson
R. Marshal
U. 5
W.L. Jones
M. E. Poindexter
W. L. LaFollette
George E. Morris
R. O. Dunbar
Frank H. Rudkin
H. D. Crowe
A. D. Gose
J. Chadwick
Wallace Mount Emmit Parker Columbis Land District
Badgister U
Winton
Wenatchee Lake
Neil Thompson
Prop
Levonther” In
Wm. A. Reneau
G. G. Hannan
Ira Thomas
H Renceanu
Thomas & Hannan Lawyers
Wenatchee
Reeves, Crollard
Crollard
Reeves Building
Farmers
B. J. Williame
A N.corbin
Williams
Corbin
Whitney & Hughes Lawyers
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Wenatchee Waah
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
J. B. Adams
Fox
Smith Building
Carlquist’s Jewelry
Leavenworth, Washington
John E. Porter
Attorney At Law
Notary Public
Columbia
Ank
Wenatchee Wash
Hotel
Wenatchee Abstract Company Incorporated
R. W. Vermilya, Mgr
Columbia Vally Bank
Wenatchee, Washington
Barclay A. C
P. O
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