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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
The Echo states that condolence and fundraising notices or business promotion require regular advertising rates. Free space is reserved for morally beneficial community welfare movements. Back issues outside the current month cost 25 cents each.
The Everett Tribune recalls United States district judge Kene and Mountan Landis arguing that lenient parole and coddling penology enable crime. It cites a California murder case of a former Washington convict who killed a sheriff and two SF officers, then notes a mob lynching.
Washington University plans an aviation unit as part of its program. The varsity boys already have a reputation as high flyers, signaling strong early interest and talent in flight activity.
Early forecasts anticipate a rebound in trade as markets recover from the autumn price dip. The mood improvement is noted wherever small groups of men meet, suggesting renewed confidence and spending.
A. C. Townley hands state control to Bill Lemke and departs in search of better opportunities. The current North Dakota browsing environment is less favorable than in prior years.
Marconi staged a wireless telephone demonstration at Geneva where conversations from England 500 miles away were clearly heard. The report notes England still ignores the Irish freedom movement despite the broader communication breakthrough.
A proposed convening after March 4 discusses opposing Sunday blue laws seen as reviving Puritan restrictions and tyranny.
Statewide financial strain in North Dakota ends bank closures as bankers association coordinates relief. All parties join in a coordinated effort to stabilize the system as nearly twenty banks shut their doors and funds are sought to sustain operations.
Destruction in Cork last Saturday night follows an ambush killing of a military party. Tensions rise with no apparent chance for early settlement of disputes.
The passage contrasts U S plans for building ships and a larger navy with Japan's refusal to curb armaments. It recalls early hopes for global disarmament through the League of Nations and laments that faith in permanent world peace wanes as war threats persist.
The city announces a hearing on the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 6 in Leavenworth. The project covers sidewalk construction on Benton Street from Railroad Avenue to Evans Street and on Evans Street to the viaduct, with other related work. The roll is on file for public inspection until January 25, 1921. Objections must be written and filed by that date. The council will act as a board of equalization at the hearing and may modify the roll as needed. Publication date December 17, 1920.
At Santa Rosa California three men were taken from the jar and hanged. They had been arrested and were to be tried for the murder of the sheriff of the county and two detectives. Summary punishment generally to be deplored and discouraged sometimes seems to be the best method of putting fear into the hearts of outlaws.
A bill before Congress proposes repealing the excess profits tax and most excise levies while substituting a general sales tax of one per cent. It would remove taxes on sporting goods automobiles accessories candy chewing gum motor boats luxury apparel drugs and medicines among others.
Native California jackrabbits are described as a menace to Washington crops with county agents recommending extermination. The piece notes Australia’s rabbit invasion as a cautionary example of rapid, uncontrollable growth and suggests similar risks for western states.
Public notice in Chelan County Washington summons A C Sherburne the unknown heirs of A C Sherburne Leavenworth Real Estate and Improvement Company Jane Doe Belvel unknown heirs and others to appear within sixty days of December 10 1920 and defend the quiet title action regarding Lot 9 and east half of Lot 10 Block 1 Third Addition to Leavenworth asserting Plaintiffs title and rights in the described real estate before Herman Howe attorney for plaintiffs.
Prosecuting Attorney Sam R. Sumner orders the release of Ralph Bell to his mother in Seattle believing she can reform him better than the state. Bell, underage, forged Frank Wingate’s name to a check cashed in Leavenworth and would be prosecuted under juvenile law.
Jurors named for the January term in Superior Court include Mrs. John Carsten Ella Harris Gladys West F T Motteler K L Hough L C Brender S E Humphries E K Harvey H S Williams all of Leavenworth with Wm Anderson and Ross Irwin traveling to Wenatchee. G N saw mills worker M W Hole left for Seattle for a two week visit Pomona Grange Wenatchee passed resolutions urging immigration limits and Japanese land ownership restrictions.
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