State Federation aims to cut Washington state taxes twenty five percent
The State Federation of Taxpayers Associations launches a campaign to reduce government costs by 25 percent. Frank M. Dallam Jr directs county units to organize combined tax efforts, push a budget law, road program, pay-as-you-go bond plan, standardized autos, and direct license plate issuance, promising local control and broader cooperation across counties to lower public expenditures.
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State Federation of Taxpayers’ Associations
Washington
Frank M. Dallam
Dallam
State Federation of Taxpayers’ Association
State Federation of Tax Associations
Shop Crafts Benefit Urges Rapid Wage Payments
All members of Division 540, B of L E, are urged to make their one day wage payment at once. Receipts are available at the Leavenworth State Bank. John Ewing, Chief Engineer.
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Division 540
B. of L. E
Leavenworth State Bank
John Ewing
Merchants Luncheon Stand Prep At J F Ahlin Stand
Preparations are under way at the J F Ahlin stand to serve merchants luncheons likely starting today. The popular stand aims to deliver good food and prompt service, promising the best quality and satisfaction for customers.
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J. F. Ahlin
Echo
Ahlins
Local Lady Sees Town as Bright Market for Growth
Mrs. M. McInnis and her daughter Ruth return from Vancouver B C praising Leavenworth for sunshine and surroundings. She recalls Vancouver’s boom bust cycle and argues Leavenworth can grow with sunshine and advertising. She envisions a depot sign listing desired factories as a model for local promotion.
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M. McInnis
Ruth
North America
Leavenworth
Body of Chas Will Found Near Wenatchee Dam
The body of Charles Will, Great Northern trackwalker missing since June 19, was found Sunday in the Wenatchee River below the Dryden dam by three men. Coroner notified, no foul play suspected. burial in Leavenworth follows Christian Science service for Mrs Minnie Will and daughter Mrs J Swain.
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Chas. Will
Great Northern
Wenatchee River
Dryden
Wm. C. Ross
E. M. Jellison
James Kieth
Templeton
Jones
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Will
Larson
Cashmere
Christian Science Funeral
Leavenworth
Minnie Will
J. Swain
Charles Will, Leavenworth Resident, 1860– WWII Death
Charles Will born September 12, 1860 in St. Louis married Minnie Hancock on September 29, 1892. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs J M Swain and three sisters and one brother. Lived near Leavenworth, worked for Great Northern Railway since 1919, services at Town & Hennessy and burial in Leavenworth cemetery.
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Charles Will
St. Louis
Minnie Hancock
Leavenworth
Great Northern Railway
J. M. Swain
Geo. Shanks
Kansas City
A. Blacker
J. H. Holloway
William Burkarth
Town & Hennessy Undertaking
Settlement of rail strike remains unsettled
The Big Four efforts to settle the rail strike show no progress and no clear timeframe for peace. Roads refuse to yield and workers stay out, signaling a possible blow to organized labor while the public endures transport delays. Some hope a Rooseveltian approach in the White House might push Big Business to heel.
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Big Four
Organized Labor
White House
Engineer's Engine Kills Twelve Horses at Soap Lake Hill
Report says Engineer J. J. White's locomotive struck a herd of horses at Soap Lake hill, killing twelve animals. No human injuries are mentioned. Local authorities investigate the collision and assess railroad safety measures after the incident.
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J. J. White
Soap Lake Hill
Labor leaders rally at park endorses U S Senate candidate
A large crowd gathered at the park last Sunday evening to hear C. W. Maier speak under B. of L. F. and F. He urged workers to engage in politics and support the campaign for reasonable wares and working conditions. Mrs. Axtell, a U S Senate candidate, received his endorsement.
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C. W. Maier
B. of L. F
Strikers Triumph in Odd Ball Game Against Jap Boys
Striking mechanics boiler makers and carknockers won Sunday in a quirky match with Jap boys who showed where to head in. Final score 22 for the strikers to 2 for the Japs as old slogans resurfaced and workers hailed the victory amid railroad magnates’ imagined benevolence.
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North Dakota
Bids Opened For Leavenworth Wenatchee Warehouse Project
Bids for the Leavenworth unit warehouse of the Wenatchee District Cooperative Association were higher than the budget. Directors and bidders met to discuss changing plans to curb costs toward a $13,000 warehouse. Wm Smith bid just over 15,700, W J Moon 17,305, A Lindblom 17,487, others did not bid per the revised plans. Louie Spidel prepared figures but did not submit a bid. The contract may be let under amended specifications.
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Bis
Leavenworth
Wenatchee District
Wm. Smith
W. J. Moon
A. Lindblom
Louie Spidel
Card of Thanks for Mrs C B Hayes Death and Funeral
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and help from lodges friends and neighbors and for floral offerings at the death and funeral of their beloved wife and mother. Mr C B Hayes and Mr and Mrs C Hayes Mr and Mrs W Brownlow and children convey thanks.
Ira Vests Disappearance Puzzles Community
Ira Vest son of J P Vest vanished last Sunday evening after leaving his sister Mrs Ernest Blankenship to walk towards Wenatchee. He is about 25, single, healthy, with a modest bank balance, and his brother Homer searched nearby routes but found no trace. The family resides in Tennessee Town near the mill yard.
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Ira Vest
J. P. Vest
Tennessee
Mill Yard
Ernest Blankenship
Blankenships
Homer
Wenatchee
Ira
Peshastin
House on Randall Heinrich ranch burned with no insurance
Fire destroyed the house and all contents on Charley Shoemaker's ranch on the Wenatchee river near Brender school last Thursday noon. Mrs Shoemaker barely saved the baby. no clothing or household goods survived as Mr Shoemaker worked in the field.
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Randall Heinrich
Wenatchee River
Brender School
Charley Shoemaker
Guard Strike Threat Echoes at Depot
At the depot guards on duty during a strike have faced taunts and jokes. Reportedly working ten hours daily they jokingly struck for two more hours. Jack Cahil is named as the most insistent in the chatter.
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Jack Cahil
Mrs Hayes Dies After Short Illness in City
Mrs. O. B. Hayes, 64, died Friday August 18 1922 at her home after a brief illness of pleural pneumonia. She was born Elnora Estella Dyer February 18 1858 in Hastines Minnesota and married O. B. Hayes August 16 1885. Survived by husband three children Walter Grace Willis Brownlow and Clifford. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm at home Rev. Wm Hoskins officiated burial Leavenworth cemetery.
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O. B. Hayes
Elnora Estella Dyer
Hastines
Minnesota
Walter
Grace
Willis Brownlow
Clifford
Wm. Hoskins
Geo. Hylton
Jesus
Leavenworth
Sheriff Bert McManus Runs for Sheriff Nomination
Sheriff Bert McManus announces his candidacy for the Republican primary to be held Sept 12. He outlines a long career as a peace officer including Cashmere city marshal, deputy sheriff, special officer for the Great Northern Railway, and four years as sheriff. He was briefly disqualified two years ago for serving more than two terms and was later appointed to finish an unexpired term.
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Bert McManus
Cashmere
Great Northern Railway Co
Sheriff Forsythe
Republican Party
Surprise Shower for Miss Elna Elliott
A Tuesday evening event at Mr. and Mrs. C. Harding’s home honored Miss Elna Elliott set to wed in September. Guests enjoyed music and games followed by a 10 30 luncheon with attendees listed including Mrs John Horey Mrs J W Elliott Mrs Harding Mrs H A Franklin and several invitees.
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C. Harding
Elna Elliott
John Horey
J. W. Elliott
Harding
H. A. Franklin
Lucy Watts
Gladys Simons
Katherine Harding
Ivy Smith
Ethel Barnes
Daisy McIntosh
Three Link Club shower honors Miss Elna Elliott bride to be
A mis cellaneous shower was given at Mrs. Lawrence Montgomery home on Wednesday evening for Miss Elna Elliott who will wed in September. Many gifts were received. Attendees included Mrs. Elliott Mrs. Harding Elna Elliott Katherine Harding Mrs. Elmer Mrs. N. Is Brown Mrs. N. B. Day Mrs. Hat maker Mrs. A. Anderson Mrs. EF. Paine Mrs. A. McClellan Mrs. F. Blankenship Mrs. C. Reardin Mrs. F. B. Roberts Mrs. DeRosia Mrs. A Franklin Mrs. Roy Canady Mrs. W Field Ruth McClure Gertrude McClure and Mrs. Lawrence Montgomery.
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Three Link Club
Lawrence Montgomery
Elna Elliott
Mrs. Elliott
Harding
Katherine Harding
Elmer
N. Is Brown
N. B. Day
Hatmaker
A. Anderson
EF. Paine
A. McClellan
F. Blank
Death of Tommy Richards Saddens Leavenworth Community
The Echo records the death of Thomas Montague Richards age 26 at Community Hospital after an abscess infection and surgery. Born in England, he lived ten years in Leavenworth and held roles at the Great Northern depot and yard office. Survived by his mother and three sisters in England. body held at Leavenworth Undertaking Co. awaiting family instructions.
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the Echo
Thomas Montague Richards
Tommy
C. G. Smyth
England
Leavenworth
Richards
Camp Lewis
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Three Little Yarns on the Car Knocker Clash
Engineer Art True was driving when he overtook a car knocker. The man shouted in lurid terms about engineers and the strike, venting his anger at those not backing shopcraft workers.
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Art True
Old Timer Misreads Handshake On Vancouver Street
An elderly man crossing the line into Vancouver mistook an extending hand for a greeting from an old acquaintance. He shook it warmly, only to realize the gesture was a signal to stop and angered the other driver.
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Vancouver
Sam Crofoot Recalls Unexpected Seattle Hello
Sam Crofoot tells of a moment when a street greeting startled him as he walked in Seattle. He heard Hello Sam three times in a row, then spotted a parrot in a nearby window saluting him with Hello, making him feel oddly watched and reminded of cheapness.
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Sam Crofoot
Seattle
Sam
Soil Demonstration and Poultry Culling Held Near Sylvester Ranch
A soil demonstration will be held at Field & Co. ranch next Monday August 28 at 2 PM led by W. D. Buchanan. The following day Tuesday August 29 at 2 PM a poultry culling demonstration begins at the Sylvester ranch home of J. H. Holloway and travels to other nearby places.
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Field & Co
Sylvester Ranch
J. H. Holloway
W. D. Buchanan
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ASSN
Chas
Strikers
C. B. Hayes
C. Hayes
W. Brownlow
Sheriff McManus
Miss Elliott
Tommy Richards
Art
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