Leavenworth Water System Inquiry Overcharges Report
An investigation into Leavenworth water system costs cites a total of 55 595 22 in warrants, 11 596 22 above the agreed price. The report notes possible financial mismanagement and delays, with names of town guardians and officials listed as part of the accountability sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman & Quiggs
Leavenworth
Cook
F. E. Carlquist
O. B. Robertson
Paul Weigand
Charles Mischke
Joe Massie
Frank Davis
J. F. Schubert
CA. Sapphell
G. A. Hamilton
L. J. Nelson
John Koerner
J. E. Schubert
H. X. Feath
Fruit Growers to Organize Local Unit in Leavenworth
Apple growers of the Leavenworth district plan a 2:30 PM meeting at Mr J B Adams office to form a local unit and send delegates to a four county league in Wenatchee on February 13. Delegates will join the Northwestern League meeting in Tacoma on February 15 to form a coordinated pricing system for northwest apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
J. B. Adams
Chelan
Okanogan
Douglas
Grant
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Tacoma
Northwest
Raisin Growers Association of
California
Upper
Wenatchee Valley
City Officials Named In Local Record
The document lists officials including Charles Mischke Joe Massie Paul Weigand and Peter Laver with S A Potter serving as city clerk L J Nelson as city attorney and John Koerner as city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erstone
Charles Mischke
Joe Massie
Paul Weigand
Peter Laver
S.A. Potter
L. J. Nelson
John Koerner
Boxing Bill Faces Stiff Opposition in Olympia
A ten round boxing bill by Senator Wray of King County struggles through the legislature. The public morals committee initially opposed it but now favors passage. Many senators are ready to oppose in the Senate and House, while Governor Lister is thought likely to veto if it reaches him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray
King
Committee On Public Morals
House
Lister
Moneylender Pfaff Loses Usury Case in Wenatchee
In the F. T. Blunck vs. H. L. Pfaff suit in Wenatchee Judge Grimshaw ruled Pfaff engaged in usury. Pfaff must pay double the interest and usurious charges, Blunck to owe only 302.80 on a 600 loan, with Pfaff covering attorney fees and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Blunck
H. L. Pfaff
Wenatchee
Blunck
Pfaff
Diversified Farming Talk Impresses We natchee Club
Mr. J. B. Adams spoke at a luncheon of the Wenatchee Commercial Club after attending the fruit growers committee meeting. The World notes his talk urged diversified farming and agriculture to aid fruit growers through economic downturns and cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Adams
Wenatchee
Lawmaking Pace Slows In Early Legislature
In the first two weeks of the current legislature no general law was enacted and both houses reported only 157 bills introduced, far below the 359 seen two years earlier.
Leavenworth Council Debates Bonds and City Finances
Last Tuesday council meeting heated discussion over bonds to cover warrants. Barnum’s water report claims city loss over 11000 dollars with graft hints as review continues next week. Debate over posting proceedings, police staffing cuts, and budget trims plus city hall repainting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee City
Barnum
Seaman & Quigg
Wenatchee
Brown
A. J. Cook
Hillyard
Canada
Cook
Open Council
Leavenworth
Woldenburg
E. K. Barnum
Wolderburg
Snyder
Miller
Seeley
Wheeler
Schubert
Featherstone
Robert Coleman
Cedar Street
Leavenworth Beats Cashmere In Close Friday Hoop Showdown
Leavenworth narrowly led Cashmere 21 to 12 after a tight first period, pulling away in the final minutes. McNett Wunder and Hoxsey starred for Leavenworth while Paine led Cashmere with three field goals. ref Griner officiated. A minor Day's confectionery fire alarm followed, caused by an overturned oil stove with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmere
Paine
Wunder
Hoxsey
Leavenworth
McNett
Mick
Anderson
Tuffy
Jones
Griner
Alle
Esterbrook
Day
Judge Easterday Advocates 30 Day Marriage Waiting Period
Superior Judge Easterday of Pierce county urges a legislative law requiring a thirty day interval between license issuance and marriage. He argues longer acquaintance prevents many divorces as couples often know each other only a few days before marrying. He contends no two people should marry until they have known each other for at least thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easterday
Pierce County
Gun Club Growth Sparks Plans for Tournament
The Gun Club, with 35 members, holds Sunday shoots drawing new signups including a business man who joined after attending to watch. Jos Gangler posted 18 hits at last meet, a strong debut, as six high scores across four meets are listed and a shakeup in standings suggests upcoming tournament plans and outside invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Club
Jos. Gangler
Col. Fox
FCG
Bitotte
Carrs trial set for February ninth in superior court
Superior Judge Grimshaw schedules the State versus H E Carr murder case for Tuesday February 9. Carr will plead Not Guilty on grounds of temporary mental irresponsibility. he now claims sanity. Local witnesses expected. Frank Reeves from Olympia to preside. State represented by Prosecuting Attorney Williams with deputy Dunbar and A N Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimshaw
H. E. Carr
Frank Reeves
Olympia
Williams
Mr. Dunbar
A. N. Corbin
Governor Listers Prohibition Law Funding Bill
Governor Lister backs a bill to appropriate 50000 for the governor and attorney general to gather evidence and prosecute violations of the new initiative prohibition law. The measure is now before the legislature for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister
Leavenworth Forms Co Operative Creamery Board
A city hall meeting in Leavenworth last Saturday attended by ranchers and local business leaders adopted by laws for the Leavenworth Co operative Creamery and elected seven directors Jos M Gangler Robt B Field A H Leftwich Emil Frank M Rumph J B Adams unanimous choice. The organization committee stays in advisory role for 30 days. Adams named president Campbell temporary secretary Frank VP and M Rumohr treasurer. Subscriptions and initial $10 per share payments to be collected from non producing stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth
F. S. Jacobsen
C. A. Campbell
H. Mayor
Jos. M. Gangler
Robt. B. Field
A. H. Leftwich
Emil Frank
M. Rumph
J. B. Adams
L. W. Woodrow
G. T. Sterling
M. Rumohr
Peshastin
Clarence Campbell
Campbell
Great Northern Drops Spokane Dispatchers in Staffing Shakeup
G N Ry relieves E C Rupley and F H Livingston the youngest dispatchers in Spokane for a force reduction. One man will dispatch from Troy Montana to Leavenworth Washington on each shift from 4 pm to midnight and from midnight to 8 am. From 8 am to 4 pm Spokane to Leavenworth will have one dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Rupley
F. H. Livingston
Great Northern
Spokane
Troy
Mont
Leavenworth Wash
Leavenworth
New G N Superintendent F D Kelsey Assigned Spokane Division
F D Kelsey formerly Great Northern superintendent at Great Falls is named Spokane and Marcus division superintendent with HQ in Spokane. The division includes Leavenworth. Geo S Stewart moves to assistant general superintendent of the western district. Ellensburg to spend 50000 more on water and light plant seeking extra patronage to cover operational deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Kelsey
Great Northern
Great Falls
Butte
Spokane and Marcus
Spokane
Leavenworth
Geo. S. Stewart
Western
Ellensburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Worth
Mr. Adams
O’larey
Sampson
Cashmere High School
GUN Club Growing Plans
Carr
Co-Operative Creamey
G. N. Ry
G. N
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