Standard Oil under fire roars through Roosevelt era rhetoric
A Leavenworth Echo notice highlights postal printing rules and then critiques the Interstate Commerce Commission report against Standard Oil. It lauds President Roosevelt for attacking the oil giant, charging it with crimes against society and free government, and accuses past officials of lacking nerve. It blasts university leaders for propping up wealth and argues large corporations wield improper power and threaten governance.
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Standard Oil Co
Congress
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
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Bemis
Harper
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Chicago
Standard Oi] University
Day
Syracuse
New York
Movement to create Lincoln state from eastern Washington
A Spokane led effort seeks to form a new state named Lincoln from eastern Washington with portions of Idaho and Oregon. The article notes the idea honors a martyred president but doubts Congress will favor the proposal.
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Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Lincoln
Marty Presi-Dem
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Congressman Jones Secures 42000 for Columbia River Channel
Congressman Jones wired Wenatchee residents last week announcing an appropriation of 42000 in the rivers and harbors bill for the improvement of the Columbia river between Wenatchee and Bridgeport. The provisions of the bill make the fund immediately available.
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Jones
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Bridgepor
Increasing Salaries for Senators and Representatives
An editorial weighs raising congressional pay from 5000 to 7500 dollars, noting limited opposition. It argues money alone won t curb temptation and suggests alternative perks or housing, concluding that even higher sums would not fully eliminate graft risks.
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Washington
Wenatchee Bar Seeks Chelan County Separate District
The Wenatchee Bar Association urged creating a Chelan only district within the judicial region led by Judge Steiner. Frank Reeves traveled to Olympia to push the bill for such a change as lawmakers consider district realignments for Chelan Douglas Okanogan and Ferry counties.
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Okanogan
Ferry
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Railroads barred from selling coal under ICC ruling
On January 1 a ruling of the Interstate Commerce Commission took effect forbidding railroad companies from dealing in coal. Railroads may only mine coal for their own use. Previously, several lines including the Northern Pacific sold coal to the public, a factor in the coal shortage.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific
McMillin Salary Repayment Accepted After Investigation
Former railroad commissioner McMillin will repay the salary drawn since July 1 as part of an investigation. The appointment of McMillin had drawn unfavorable comment when Governor Meade made the selection.
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McMillin
Meade
Wenatchee Oroville Grand Trunk to Start Early Spring R Corridor
The Wenatchee Oroville branch of the Great Northern railroad is set to begin in early spring. Night crews began work last week on the east side of the Okanogan river, with notices served to Colville Indian allotment holders. Construction is planned from both ends, aiming for a March start and fall completion, heavy lower-end work and lighter north-end activity near Mc Laughlin canyon. The Columbia River froze over allowing wagon movement, despite an ice jam. The Dakotas reported a severe blizzard and the coldest week of winter in late January.
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Oroville
Great Northern Railroad
Okanogan River
Colville
McLaughlin Canyon
Receiver Sought in Wenatchee Planing Mills Case
Minority stockholders of the Wenatchee Planing Mills Co of Wenatchee filed suit in Superior court seeking a temporary receiver to run the business during litigation. The plaintiffs accuse manager Judson H. Cornish of mismanagement since last September and seek a permanent receiver. The case names stockholders Holcomb Card Lapp and others and references debts and company assets including mills and a Leavenworth dock. The court denied receivership at hearing and ordered amendment to the complaint.
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Wenatchee
Wenatchee Planing Mills Co
Superior Court
Judson H. Cornish
S. R. Holcomb
F. M. Lapp
Cornish
Cora B. Cornish
B. EB
Card
J. B. Kelly
Leavenworth
Farmers and Merchants Lumber Company
Irby
Washington
Irby Mercantile Co
Farmers & Merchants Lumber Co
Town considers purchasing chemical engine for fire protection
A special Monday night meeting of the town council discussed buying additional hose and a chemical engine to protect remote areas. Citizens urged improved fire protection while councilmen noted no storage space exists. An extra session was planned to decide on a suitable temporary town hall site and a storage solution.
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Barnes
Washington Rubber Co
Qar Job Printing Excess Let Us Do Yours
Qar Job Printing advertises printing services with emphasis on fast turnaround and affordable rates for business cards flyers and letters. The notice highlights custom printing options and encourages potential customers to contact for quotes.
Leavenworth Seeks City Band and Fire Extinguisher Demo
Residents are urged to attend a Wednesday 8 pm library hall meeting about forming a local band in Leavenworth. J E Barnes of Seattle will demonstrate U underwriter’s Chemical Fire Extinguishers and hand extinguishers on Front street, promoting home and business protection.
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Leavenworth
Library Hall
J. E. Barnes
Seattle
Front Street
Peters Expands Irrigation Scheme Near Palouse Washington
H C Peters who built the Icicle river irrigation ditch supplying Cascade Orchards is now developing a large irrigation project near Palouse in Washington State.
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H.C. Peters
Icicle River
Palouse
Wash
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