20 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
1
A distinct quake was felt around 5 o clock last Sunday in Cashmere. Residents describe terror as buildings shook and dishes rattled, with town attorney A J Amos waking to distant thunder like sounds. Lake Chelan region nearby reports frequent tremors.
The town council held a recount in the Fritz King contest for a council seat. Original tallies read E A King 90 and J G Fritz 89. the recount read King 89 and Fritz 87. Both sides agreed to the recount and would abide by the result, so no one was harmed.
A local note reports S A Williams examined a chimney for defects and found no strong evidence of danger. Plastering the sides near wooden walls was done as a precaution to prevent fire loss, with a dollar or two for inspection seen as worthwhile.
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