Congress Seeks Record Peace-Time Budget For 1916
The 1916 proposed budget totals 1.285 billion dollars, driven largely by military preparedness. Major allocations cover military 152.35 million and navy 211.52 million with substantial sums planned for pensions canals post and public works. The total after postal deductions stands at 969.49 million, up 167.85 million from last year, reflecting wartime needs and new postal telegraph and telephone ventures in Alaska and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Treasury
Congress
Europe
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce
United States
South
Central America
Labor Department
Department of Agriculture
Burleson
Interior Department
Alaska Railroad
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Post Office Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reclamation Service Budget Estimates Compared to 1915
Figures show 301,369 and 16,940,000 dollars in compare to last year. Reclamation service projection stands at 13,930,000 against 9,938,000 appropriated in 1915.
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Reclamation Service
Santa Monica Transfers Utilities Regulation to State Commission
Santa Monica voters by popular vote shifted control of all public utilities to the State Railroad Commission. The reform, adopted by many cities, ends local political interference in utility administration and is reported to improve service from four water companies. Consumers retain an appeal right for redress of injustices.
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Santa Monica
California
State Railroad Commission
Express Messenger Dunbar Killed by Boulder Near Wenatchee
W C Dunbar an experienced Great Northern express messenger died when a two ton boulder crashed through his car eight miles east of Wenatchee as the train passed near a Columbia River cliff. A second boulder struck the smoking car but caused no damage. Dunbar leaves a wife and three children.
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W. C. Dunbar
Great Northern Express
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Dunbar
Spokane
Steel firm sues for return of stock and accounting
Washington Steel & Iron Co sues E. H. Robert former general manager and majority stockholder in Spokane Superior Court seeking return of 510000 shares of capital stock and an accounting of 18000 dollars placed in his hands. Robert depositions used as he is ill. Suit alleges failure to produce cheaper steel process after a mill was erected at Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Washington Steel & Iron Co
E. H. Robert
Rotert
Huneke
Robert
Leavenworth
Fastern Star Elects Officers In Cascade Chapter Meeting
The Cascade Chapter of O E S elected officers for the year: Mrs E Motler re elected Worthy Matron F T Mottler Worthy Patron Mrs Ross Irwin Associate Matron Mrs J E Gutherless Secretary Mrs Bert Gutherless Conductor Mrs Ewing Associate Conductor Mrs J D Wheeler Treasurer A social hour followed with lunch served by the order’s men A young Dillon child near Winton was treated by Dr Hoxsey for an axe wound with two toes nearly severed.
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Cascade Chapter
E. Motler
F. T. Mottler
Ross Irwin
J. E. Gutherless
Bert Gutherless
Ewing
J. D. Wheeler
Thomas Dillon
Upper Valley
Winton
Hoxsey
Morgan Schuster Endorses Preparedness at New York Event
Morgan Schuster, former Persian finance reformer, urges readiness against any government threatening the Western Hemisphere. Speaking at the Waldorf Astoria dinner of the New York Sons of the American Revolution, he argues for internal strength and justice, not fear of external policy, and criticizes pacifist views while citing public defense ignorance. Henry A. Wise Wood also spoke at the event.
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New York State
Sons of the American Revolution
Waldorf- Astoria
Henry A. Wise Wood
Naval Advisory Board
America
Mr. Schuster
South Carolina
New York
Taxpayers' Leagues Aim at Cutting Government Costs
A reform movement grows to reduce fixed charges of city and county government. It urges economy in administration and supply purchases and improved service. The league would support necessary public improvements and ensure honest execution.
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Taxpayers’ League
Christmas Card Line Prompts Visit to Wheeler's Drug Store
The notice highlights a display of Xmas Cards and Folders at Wheeler's Drug Store inviting customers to view before buying. It also records the Kumlux club meeting at the home of Mrs G A Hamilton.
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Wheeler's Drug Store
Kumlux Club
G. A. Hamilton
Democrats Pick St Louis for 1916 National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose St Louis as the site for the 1916 national convention and set the date for Tuesday June 14 1916. The move shifts from the usual Monday to avoid the unlucky number, though no formal explanation is given. The choice aims to prevent superstition and ensure smooth proceedings.
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Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Spiritless Tuesday election yields light vote
In a sparse turnout with limited candidates, Spencer Blank enship for mayor and Otis Elam for council in the third ward ran on stickers. Weather likely dampened participation. Ward results show elected with total votes cast 321.
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Spencer Blankenship
Mr. Blankenship
J. W. Miller
Otis Elam
Tod
Tal Cee
Eee
Jes
N. B. Day
Eee Enee
S. A. Blankenship
L. W. Woodrow
Fean
Pup Nees
E. H. Fox
N. A. Pearson
G. E. Kugelman
Councilman
W. L. Hale
P. A. Snyder
United States International Corporation Formed in Albany
A $50,000,000 company named the American International Corporation was formed in Albany with directors from major finance and industry. Charles A. Stone will serve as president, R. T. Tinsley as secretary treasurer, and Frank A. Vanderlip announced the venture to expand U S trade and finance abroad to develop markets in Russia and South America. The firm aims to foster international investment and U S industrial expansion.
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United States
Albany
N. Y
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Charles A. Stone
Stone & Webster Engineering
American International Corporation
R. T. Tinsley
Standard Oil Co
Mr. Vanderlip
America
Russia
South America
25 Mile Railroad Up Icicle Canyon
Al Van Epps announces a contract to build 25 miles of standard gauge railroad from Leavenworth to the Vanco mining property. The line aims to ship 700 000 tons of ore to Leavenworth with daily deliveries of 100 tons and a potential Leavenworth or Sound smelter later. The Icicle valley offers rich timber and agricultural lands and could boost summer tourist travel.
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al van Epps
Icicle River
Leavenworth
Vanco
Icicle
Icicle Valley
van Epps
New Bridge Planned Over Wenatchee River West of Town
County Engineer Warren drafts plans for a new steel bridge over the Wenatchee River near the town to replace a light structure. The span, about 100 yards from the old bridge, will cross the river and Great Northern railroad tracks eliminating a dangerous crossing.
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Wenatchee River
Warren
Columbia Valley Bank Farm
Minstrel Show Cast Performs Specialty Numbers
Five specialty solo numbers accompany the minstrel program led by Mrs Hal Starks and featured duets and quartets. Interlocutor L J Nelson introduces acts as the Peshastin Fruit Growers association secretary notes business as usual.
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Hal Starks
L. C. Brender
C. Warren Reid
W. O. Atwood
C. E. Briggs
Floyd Williams
Arthur Babst
Messrs
M. A. Marley
Dick Simons
Misses Featherstone
Mullen
The
Peshastin Fruit Growers Association
French Peace Terms Signal Prolonged War Declared
Paris dispatch notes France will not seek peace until Alsace and Lorraine are recovered Belgium and Serbia restored and German imperialism and Prussian militarism rendered impossible. Secretary of War Thomas called the declaration the first official cabinet statement on French peace aims drawing wide attention.
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Paris
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Serbia
Thomas
Mineral Production Surpasses Two Billion Dollar Mark
The United States Geological Survey records mineral production at 2,114,946,024 dollars for 1914, second only to 1913 and 1912. Metallic products valued at 691,000,343 dollars while nonmetallic reach 1,423,395,681.
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United States Geological Survey
Fireman Nyhus Suffocated in Cascade Tunnel
Great Northern fireman Carl B Nyhus, 31, was suffocated in Cascade tunnel during an eastbound freight run aided by steam power after transmission wires failed. Engineer Kundy testified Nyhus crawled into a tool chest as gas filled the tunnel. Nyhus died on his first trip through the tunnel. An inquest in Leavenworth returned death by suffocation.
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Carl B. Nyhus
Great Northern
Cascade Tunnel
Nyhus
Engineer Kundy
Graham
Kandy
Leavenworth
Coast Points
Well Known Young Man Takes a Wife
Announcement from Portland Oregon dated December 1 states engagement of Miss Marion Atwater to Dr. Frank Everett McNett of Leavenworth. McNett, a graduate of Everett high school and University of Washington, is a Xi Psi Phi member and trained at North Pacific Dental College. He currently practices in LaCrosse Washington and will move to Seattle. Leavenworth friends congratulate him.
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Portland
Oregon
Marion Atwater
Henry Atwater
Frank Everett McNett
Leavenworth
Colville Reservation Opens July 1 1916
Washington reports the Colville Indian Reservation will be opened July 1 1916 after sustained lobbying by senators and representatives. Secretary Redfield admitted the delay in opening and said action had been overdue.
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Colville Indian Reservation
Washington City
Redfield
Merritt Man Leaves for Dallas with Apples
H. B. Smith formerly of Merritt now in Wenatchee departed this week with several cars of apples bound for Dallas Texas. He said he had long wanted to see that country and seized the chance to travel there and back without paying railroad fare.
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H. B. Smith
Merritt
Wenatchee
Dallas
Texas
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Papama Canal
G. N. Railway
Company
Fastern Star
Morgan Schuster
Taxpayers’ Leagues
U. S
Icicle Canyon
Vance Mining Co
G. N
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