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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
The Echo reported extensive upgrades to the Great Northern terminal in Leavenworth. Plans include a 24 foot wide subway, 16 foot vehicle and 8 foot pedestrian paths, a rebuilt 14 stall roundhouse with a 12 stall addition, new square engine stalls, twelve mile long sidings, and fireproof modernizing of machine shops and support buildings.
Fruit growers of Chelan and Okanogan counties organize the Skookum Fruit Products Co to handle low grade apples. The plant will be built in Wenatchee with a $15,000 startup, led by John F Suerne president J B Adams vice president and H J Olive secretary treasurer. Trustees from several communities named aboard must be ratified by respective units.
Widespread government influence through press bureaus prompts William Jennings Bryan to push a law mandating extra space for official notices. He argues newspapers are flooded with public requests, incurring paper and postage costs at public expense, while they offer free publicity to boards and commissions.
After a tour of inspection of Milwaukee’s electrified line, Great Northern officials led by President Hill announced the electric plant at the foot of Lake Cre Lan would be built as quickly as possible. The inspection found Milwaukee’s road satisfactory and superior to steam operation in several respects, prompting swift action on the project.
Prosecutor Pearson informs Justice Graham that Frank Thompson pled guilty Monday to larceny from the person and received one to three years in the Monroe reformatory. Clark alias Ellis confessed but awaits sentence. Five dollars and fifty cents found during a board search near the viaduct, part of the Berry hold up.
The 1916 fiscal year saw 20 new water power projects on National Forest land starting operation, up from 12 in 1915. Forty two percent of U S developed water power uses National Forest land, with small projects growing especially in the Rocky Mountain states. California leads in primary power installations with Western states showing far higher growth than the rest of the country.
A. Potter files protest with the city clerk challenging W. L. Hale as mayor elect. He cites late judging in ward three ballot box irregularities including stickers on ballots and open boxes. If not corrected the protest seeks voiding or nullification of the election.
The Great Northern plans to electrify the Cascade division with Chelan power and has directed engineers to start work immediately. Work is slated to begin shortly after the new year.
The third in a series titled Community Concerts filled the High School auditorium last Monday evening with a crowded room and standing room only. Mrs. Helen H. Carter curated the program with top town talent and every number was encored. Social hour followed and the next concert date will be announced later. The Yappy Club hosted a lively dancing party at the L. D. Club rooms last Saturday night.
Weather observer McKeown provides a comparative statement of last November and December versus the same months this year. The record outlines conditions and likely highlights differences in the two winters for readers to assess.
The Catholic Church will observe a Christmas festival next Monday morning with Masses at 5, 7 and 9 o'clock, a special sermon on the birth of Christ, and Benediction. The church will be decorated and the choir will provide special music. Devotions are planned for Sunday evening at 7:30.
Mrs W W Wilder was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mr T E Paine last Friday afternoon. Favors were miniature Christmas trees and Mrs Wilder won the prize. A luncheon was served.
A Wednesday evening party at Dr. Judah's home celebrated Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilder as they prepare to move to Clear Lake Washington. Fifteen couples attended and a late hour luncheon followed.
The report notes 13 more transmission line permits in effect during the year 1916. Of 40 power project permit applications that year eight came from Alaska signaling growing local interest in power development on National Forest lands there. It also summarizes Forest Service findings on water power ownership and monopoly concerns in the United States.
Last Saturday evening December 16 Mr and Mrs E M Hatch hosted Leavenworth natives now in Portland. The gathering at 990 Tibbits avenue drew twenty locals sharing Leavenworth news and lively card games late into the night. Several guests recalled from Echo days included C A Hayden Hale Whiteside Webb Bellingham Will Hatch Julian I Mayor and others. Arthur Kringle announced plans to marry in Harrison Idaho before returning to Portland to settle.
After a two week absence J B Adams returned with Mrs Adams staying in Seattle. Adams, president of the Skookum Packers Association, reports strong support from Oregon and Idaho growers, noting Idaho’s frost damaged crop and overall satisfaction with association shipments.
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