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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
2
A local discussion centers on charging for public space use to fund a scheme aimed at extracting funds from residents. Officials argue the changes would monetize street and square areas, prompting concerns over fairness and access.
The text argues against tripartite management of railroads under public ownership. It warns that equal representation of labor government and capital risks shared blame, urging clear responsibility to the party in control and predicting taxpayer losses could empower railroad brotherhoods.
Senator Poindexter receives flattering eastern press support as Republicans discuss a western nominee. Eastern papers favor Poindexter over Johnson of California and Borah of Idaho, highlighting unity for a western candidate amid Missouri river constraints. With loyal state backing, he could win the nomination.
Report notes a largely peaceful walkout by railroad shop workers in Leavenworth with fifty to sixty striking men. The orderly demonstration avoided disturbances, underscoring that justice can be achieved through peaceful, lawful means rather than force or riot.
Secretary Carter Glass on July 26 signed a decision allowing discharged soldiers sailors and marines who dropped their insurance to reinstate within eighteen months of discharge without paying back premiums. They need only pay the premium for the reinstated amount for the grace month and the current month.
A column of quips and anecdotes from the era features President Bovard on Americans chasing distant goals, a London boy’s Columbus essay, Uncle Joe Cannon at a Danville dinner, a phantom in an Irish tale, and jokes about mule shoes and naval lore. The pieces mix humor about newspapers, discovery, and rules with light international flavor.
A midshipman teases a German traveler Fritz with threats of tar and feathering aboard a ship, while Fritz jokingly agrees to the rule though unsettled. In the kitchen, the master confronts a servant about late hours, but the Irish maid calmly defends her actions by saying she told the truth to his wife about being busy with breakfast.
City of Leavenworth adopts ordinance banning carrying guns air guns or pistols by anyone under 21 and forbids loaded guns for all, with penalties up to 100 dollars. Effective after mayoral signature and publication in Leavenworth Echo. first reading June 10 1919. dated August 12 1919.
An ordinance establishes the Water Commissioner and Street Commissioner salary at 150 dollars per month from 192?9. The Water Commissioner position may be filled by one person with 100 dollars from the Water Fund and 50 dollars from the General Fund. The official duties include water system care and may include police duties when required. All conflicting ordinances are repealed and the measure becomes effective after city publication.
Ordinance provides for licenses for all halls used for public dances and for police supervision. Section 1 bans any dance venue in Leavenworth from charging admission without a license from the City Clerk. Section 2 requires each hall to obtain a license with fees of 50 dollars annually, 10 dollars weekly, or 5 dollars daily.
The measure requires owners to oversee conduct at dances and allows license cancellation for disorderly behavior on failure to comply. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 100 dollars. Public dances without a license are declared equally guilty alongside owners. The notice closes with mayor F T Motteler’s signature.
The city moves to buy Lot 8, Block 1, Ralston Addition to serve as an emergency pest-house. Emergency funds will cover the contract with I F Hutchings and Everett A Hutchings, with budget adjustments in 1920 to repay the amount plus interest from March 25, 1919.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway proposes extending lines to the Olympic Peninsula aiming to boost regional transport. Officials expect improved freight and passenger service linking coastal communities with major hubs.
Public prosecutors in Tacoma announce a legal challenge as they wage a fight against a forthcoming measure or action in the city. The plan involves courtroom filings and formal arguments to contest the move.
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