City consider suit to recover damages over water works contract
A Leavenworth publication outlines voters decision on filing suit against Seaman and Quigg for alleged overcharges and unprovided materials in the water system contract. Spokane attorney R W Nuzum provides an opinion while city records note bond issues and extra warrants.
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R. W. Nuzum
Spokane
Seaman & Quigg
Leavenworth
City of
Wash
Superior Court
Chelan County
Yeas—Miller
Seeley, Snyder
Wheeler and Woldenberg
Schubert and
Featherstone
Seaman and
Quigg
Nuzum
Washington
Blewett shooting bond set for next Wenatchee term
H B Ridgley and T Grant Reynolds posted $500 bonds each after a Blewett confrontation on November 20. The men waived examination and agreed to face the next Chelan county superior court term in Wenatchee. The dispute involved Meteor mining property and prior sheriff’s deeds.
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Graham
H. B. Ridgley
T. Grant Reynolds
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Williams
Kenyon
Ridgley
Reynolds
Bond
C. R. Heseltine
Seattle
Meteor
Defres
Lewison
Hovedsgaard
Walling
Blewett
Cook
Heseltine
Defrees
Detrees
Meteor Mining Co
Chelan County
Take Your Gates Down
The city hires a man to keep sidewalks plowed in residence districts. Gates left open hinder the snowplow and may be torn from hinges. Homeowners are urged to close gates or remove them to avoid damage at no cost to the property owner.
Sanish War Veterans Camp Offers Benefits to Members
A recruitment note from A. W. Johnston of Seattle Washington invites eligible veterans of the United Spanish War to join the Sanish War Veterans. The message highlights rapid growth and member benefits, urging interested readers to send their service details on a card.
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United Spanish War Veterans
A. W. Johnston
Boston St
Seattle
Wash
Lindblom Visits Wenatchee for Business Matters
Contractor Lindblom traveled to Wenatchee yesterday to handle business affairs and discuss project details with local contacts. The visit focused on preliminary planning and potential contracts in the region.
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Lindblom
Wenatchee
Holiday purchases urged ahead of Christ mas rush
Merchants advise shoppers to buy early while there is leisure and avoid last minute disappointment. The Echo promotes upcoming holiday assortments and advertisements to help decide what to buy and where to procure it from Leavenworth merchants.
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Leavenworth
Echo
Amateur Minstrels Set To Delight Scenic Audiences
The group plans a first class show with renewed musical talent from city performers. Manager Jacobsen has secured all new music and directs each feature to high perfection. Tickets went on sale yesterday with many seats already reserved. A souvenir program will be handed out the night of the performance.
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Jacobsen
Organization of Rifle Club Takes Shape in Adams Office
Rifle club formation moves forward after two weeks of consideration. J B Adams hosts Monday night meeting with Gun club members stepping in as initial officers. A future application to the National Riflemen's association may follow and another gathering is urged tonight. When a young lady begins to tell her age she is living in the past.
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J. B. Adams
Gun Club
Rifle Club
National Riflemen’s Association
The Franklin Hotel Reopens After Major Overhaul
The New Franklin Hotel formerly called The Franklin was renamed Chikamin by A H Leftwich. The building underwent a month of overhaul with new paint paper, furnishings, a new office, and an open reading room for ladies. Twenty seven rooms include fourteen with running water and skylighted light and ventilation. Eight rooms are occupied as the hotel opens to the public later this week. Mrs F A Losekamp will run the house with help from her son Ray Ross and his wife who arrived last week to spend the winter.
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F. A. Losekampias
the Franklin
Chikamin
A. H. Leftwich
Franklin
F. A. Losekamp
Ray Ross
Leavenworth High Beats Wenatchee In Saturday Contest
Leavenworth High School boys defeated Wenatchee 20 to 10 in a basketball game held Saturday night at the high school gym. The report notes a well attended event with strong local support.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Leavenworth Boys
Railroads Spur Hope With Heavy Northwest Purchases
State industrial news signals optimism as railroads buy diverse supplies and a bridge plan emerges across the Snake River between Pasco and Burbank. Union Pacific to spend 1.7 million on Northwest lines, Wenatchee issues 350000 bonds, and Spokane officials curb jitneys by streetcar rights of way. Indications of coal near Zillah and UPS line work toward North Yakima to Tacoma. Towne the undertaker stays home due to illness.
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Snake River
Pasco
Burbank
Fassett
Spokane
Portland
Columbia River
Walla Walla
Zillah
Union Pacific
North Yakima
Tacoma
Washington Letter on preparedness debate in 64th Congress
The Echo reviews the looming national defense question in 1915 with President Wilson urging bipartisan support while Republicans resist White House direction. Key leaders Bryan Kitchin and Champ Clark show varied stances as lawmakers fret over who pays for war preparations and who profits from armament programs.
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Echo
Washington, D. C
Washington
Novist
Bryan
Kitchin
House
Champ Clark
Mann
White House
Congress
Pleasant Surprise Party Honors Miss Gladys Motteler
A Monday evening surprise party at F. T. Motteler's home celebrated his niece Miss Gladys Motteler of Wenatchee. The gathering featured games, music, and a lunch by Mrs. Haden. Miss Motteler plans to leave for home later this week with attendees including Minnie and Mary Sauer Helen Nicholas Emily Woodrow Anna Martin Etta Hauck May Hauck Mable Reeves Ada Cline Helen Moore and several gentlemen.
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F. T. Motteler
Gladys Motteler
Wenatchee
Mrs. Haden
Miss Motteler
Minnie
Mary Sauer
Helen Nicholas
Emily Woodrow
Anna Martin
Etta
May Hauck
Mable Reeves
Anna West
Ada Cline
Helen Moore
Donald Lancefield
W. Wamsley
D. J. Nicholson
Gilbert Reeves
Henry Sauer
A. Nicholson
L D Club Banquet Honors Football Patronesses
The L D Club and about thirty friends held a banquet last evening at Boulevard Cafe to honor patronesses Mesdames R. B. Field Geo T Sterling and J S Judah. After the banquet they returned to L D Club rooms for dancing.
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L.-D
Boulevard Cafe
Mesdames R. B. Field
Geo. T. Sterling
J. S. Judah
L.D
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New Franklin
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State Industrial News
Northwest
Cowlitz Co
Industrial Commission
Undertaker Towne
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