Taxation concerns rise as Washington tax rate fuels alarm
Olympia declares a seven hundred thirteen percent tax increase over twenty two years with taxes rising faster than property values. The piece urges voters to elect economy minded legislators and warns that graft and high rates deter investment. The Echo notes new subscribers and promotes Peshastin valley apples.
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Olympia
Tax Commission
Washington
United States
Bacon
Lister
Echo
Peshastin Valley
Wenatchee Valley Apples Prove Superior In Sale
A report on the first page notes that apples from the Upper Wenatchee Valley, especially Peshastin in the upper valley, commanded the highest prices in a sale of one thousand carloads. The piece argues this confirms regional superiority and supports local pride in the Wenatchee apple crop.
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Wenatchee Valley
Peshastin
Echo magazine praised by Chelan county subscribers
Personal reports confirm the Chelan county subscribers value the January 16 mailed Echo magazine section. Additional evidence shows the issue achieved its aim of increasing nationwide awareness.
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Echo
Chelan
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Remains Strong in Public Memory
The article argues Lincoln’s birthday was not formally celebrated yesterday outside schools but proves the name still holds public regard. It highlights his greatness, forbearance, and patient leadership during the Civil War, noting his even temper and deliberate, patriotic discretion amid controversy.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Sun makes a strong debut as Seattle’s fresh daily press
The Sun celebrates its first anniversary with a 76 page special edition praised for exposing vice and corruption and attacking fake doctors. It attracts a broad readership and support from Seattle’s better element, despite criticism from rival Times publisher Alden Blethen.
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The
Sun
Seattle
the Sun
Puget Sound
Alden J. Blethen
Editor Faces Cash Flow Split Over Subscriptions
The Bremerton News editor describes subscribers as two groups one unhappy if issues go past expiration and another offended if the editor doesn’t bill them for a dollar and a half, leaving him between the devil and the deep sea.
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Bremerton News
Public utility rates spark letter to editor debate
A reader argues for lower lighting and telephone rates, comparing Leavenworth with Wenatchee and Seattle. The writer criticizes high residential charges, urges a two-tiered rate, and cites city ownership as evidence of rate control, asking for public service commission review. The letter endorses The Echo’s stance and defends press independence.
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Leavenworth
Tacoma
Seattle
Wenatchee
Public Service Commission
The
Echo
Light and Power Cheaper at Auburn
A 20 percent reduction in electricity rates went into effect in Auburn Washington on Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Company lines. The charge is 8 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 60 hours, down from 10 cents for the first 20 kilowatts, with 6 cents per kilowatt hour for usage beyond the 60 hours.
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Auburn
Wash
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Cheaper Light at Snohomish City Talks Franchise
A representative of a large corporation is in Snohomish for several days in conference with Mayor Watson about granting a second franchise for erecting poles and wires and supplying electric light and power in the city.
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Snohomish
Watson
Repre
Snohomish Franchised Rates Stir Public Inquiry
A representative states that if granted the franchise the maximum rate will be 8 cents per KWh. Snohomish now charges 12 cents per KWh, about fifty percent higher than surrounding municipalities. Citizens plan to raise the issue with the Public Service Commission.
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Sentative
K. W
Snohomish
Public Service Commission
Community thanks to Peshastin neighbors for help
The Foster family T. J. Foster and wife express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors in the Peshastin vicinity for their kind assistance during this time of need.
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Peshastin
T. J. Foster
Advertised Letters At Leavenworth Post Office
The following letters remained uncalled for at Leavenworth post office February 10 14 Sam Gordon Berth Cramer Frank J Brady Daniel Collins Mrs Myrtle Morgan Mrs M Moore Mr Richardson Mrs Margaret Brandt G A Hamilton postmaster.
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Leavenworth Post Office
Sam Gordon
Berth Cramer
Frank J. Brady
Daniel Collins
Myrtle Morgan
M. Moore
Richardson
Margaret Brandt
G. A. Hamilton
The Tango Maiden Squired A Tangled Life
A playful verse recounts a tango loving maiden with a tango smile and bonnet who dances through a tangled life after meeting a beelike mate. The refrain hints at a long, entwined partnership and a life of dance.
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Stafford Addition
G. A. Hauber
F. T. Motteler
Robt. Coleman
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Peshastin Fruit Growers’ Association
F. A. Wingate
Sec’y
Reynolds Bros
C.E. Briggs
Hamilton & Peake
Paris
America
Kabo
Parisiad
Heart of Fashion
the Palace
S. A. Murray
Prop
Leavenworth Furniture Company
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