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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1917

Page

6

Lincoln Anniversary Banquet Planned by King County Republicans

The Young Men's Republican Club of King County prepares a big Lincoln anniversary banquet at the new Masonic Temple on February 10 with speeches and music. The celebration draws attendees from across the state and may include most state legislators. Governor Ernest Lister signs a bill enabling 70,000 acres near American Lake for a new army post, with county bond support passing decisively despite labor opposition.

Republican Club King County New Masonic Temple Ernest Lister American Lake United States Pierce County Mark E. Reed George McCoy State Labor Council Reed-McCoy Organized Labor

Peshastin and area see moving plans and community upgrades

Peshastin residents plan moves to new homes including the Mc Clure house and Gee Hauber ranch while others relocate to Wenatchee and Leavenworth. The Curtis farms prepare two new residences and a warehouse with a possible new depot. The Ladies Club raises funds for a park with GN support and tree donations.

Curtis Farms Mr Brown Seattle Curtis Ranch

Defect in State Law Affects School Districts, Boards Urged

The passage argues a state law flaw leaves school districts unequal with other government units and urges school boards and playground associations to support the reform movement.

Luminary Basketball Feats Highlight Local School Night

The Cashmere and Leavenworth sophomore teams played a wild game with chaotic action and crowd energy. Leavenworth edged ahead to reach fifty points as the late-game rally impressed fans though final score favored Leavenworth.

Mississippian Sees Southern Brains Guiding U S Power

A Mississippi Democrat argues the South controls the nation through brains and political influence. He claims southern control of Congress and the White House, and says the South earns outsized federal funds while dominating northern campaigns and high offices. He asserts California miscredits Wilson to the North.

Mississippi White House North South Congress California Woodrow Wilson Wilson

Convictions Questioned By Northern Residents

A short note questions whether convictions can be claimed for some northerners, hinting at regional bias. The fragment signals ongoing debate over accountability and fairness in northern communities.

Three Die in Concrete Bridge Disaster in Spokane

Three men were killed and ten injured when a concrete bridge under construction collapsed in Spokane last Tuesday. Unsubstantial false work is blamed. an investigation is ongoing.

Spokane

Germans Sink 59 Ships Since February Under Submarine Raids

Using submarines and torpedoes Germany has sunk 59 ships since the policy began on February first. Most losses were small vessels with fishing smacks included, though large passenger boats also went down.

Knights of Pythias Valentine Ball Promises Evening Fun

Grant county buzzes over the proposed West Bank road from Wantage to Wenatchee nicknamed the Goat trail. North Central Highway would cost 155000 to complete 38 miles of the Ellensburg Wenatchee corridor. Samuel Gompers defends labor law limits in a Senate committee. Gladys and Iva West host friends with games and a late luncheon. Mansfield hosts a 90 member commercial and Farmers club. A baby boy was born to Dan Logue's family.

Grant County Wantage Columbia River Wenatchee West Bank Road Snoqualmie Pass North Bank Ellensburg Samuel Gompers Senate Gompers American Federation of Labor Gladys Iva West Olive Blankenship Jessie Hathaway Elsie Roundy Vivian Reynolds Anna West Charles Hathaway Lloyd Brown Charles Arbogast Edward Ritchie Alvin Morton

Leavenworth to Get New Market Site

The Wenatchee Meat Co plans a market in Leavenworth with M. O. Nelson in charge. He will reopen the old Ninth Street location in the Weigand building after the previous market closed over a year ago. Also noted is the launch of the 8800 ton cargo steamer Luise Nielsen at Seattle last week.

D. McCoy Archie Mills Missis Gilla Nora Pendleton Waterville McCoy Geo Sussex, Jr Rev. Brumbley Spokane M. E Tom Luttrell Pine Flat Chas Corkery Bride Wenatchee Charley Wm. Thompson San Francisco Frisco Campeche Mendocino Co Leavenworth Leavenworth High School Osborn Miss Meier Wenatchee Meat Co M. O. Nelson Nelson Ninth Street Weigand Luise Nielsen Seattle

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