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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
8
Taxes Reach New High as Washington Leans Heavier
The Washington state and subdivisions face total taxes of 38.273 million for the year, the highest on record. County by county gains reflect highway and general fund levies, with King and Pierce counties driving the rise. Skagit posts the highest average levy at 58.55 mills while Adams remains lowest at 20.88 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
King County
Pierce County
Spokane
Asotin
Ferry
Ferry County
Adams County
Skagit County
Pierce
King Counties
Will Income Tax Affect Problem of Distribution
Dr. Vanderveer Custis of the University of Washington discusses the sixteenth amendment and whether it truly shifts wealth burdens. He argues the real challenge lies in assessment methods more than in redistribution, noting declarations by taxpayers can help but are not highly successful in property tax cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderveer Custis
Department of Political and Social Science
University of Washington
Custis
England
Dr. Custis
Washington climate explained by multiple factors
Professor Edwin J. Saunders of the University of Washington argues that while the Japan current affects Washington climate it is only one factor among many. He notes no definite climate changes and that year to year irregularities stem from storm-area movements over the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
United States
Edwin J. Saunders
Department of Geology
University of Washington
State of Washington
County to build Wenatchee River bridge and Dryden span
County commissioners vote to erect a concrete Wenatchee River bridge replacing the Mike Horan structure. The $45,000 crossing will be 400 to 500 feet upriver, clear GN tracks by 24 feet, ease Sunny slope, and handle any load. bids expected to finish by January 1, 1915, with a Dryden concrete bridge planned instead of a steel option. John A. Gellatly may run for Congress in the Fifth District within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Mike Horan
Roy
G. N
Dryden
John A. Gellatly
Chelan
Okanogan
Douglas
Ferry
Stevens
Spokane
Pend Oreille
Public Library Spring Hours Noted
The library announces open hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 5 PM. It invites patrons to visit during the posted times for access to services and collections.
Treasurers Notice of Assessment for District No 5
The assessment roll for Local Improvement District No 5 covering Cascade Street is certified for collection. Ordinance 180 sets a 30 day payment window from February 6 1914, and 10 equal annual installments with 6 percent interest may be used for late payments through March 80 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Street
Front
Ninth Streets
City of
Leavenworth
John Koerner
Real estate transfers and a medical remedy notice
A list of property transfers notes numerous individuals buying and selling parcels in various downtown blocks for nominal sums, including Burke and Leavenworth additions, with several transfers to and from Leav Inv Co and James Thompson. The item ends with an advertisement for Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for headaches and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. E Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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East Leavenworth
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Lee J. Howerton
Aft
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