18 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
1
Statewide school elections will be held March 5 in all districts except nine first class. Polls open 1 to 8 pm unless directors set a different closing time with notice. Ballots must be white paper of uniform size and quality. printing allowed only in first class districts.
Engineer Hawley and Fireman Dean barely escape death after pursuing a runaway engine from Skykomish. Engine 706 rolled free on the main line, its throttle stuck, and after collision with No. 1151 the two crews, though shaken, escaped serious injury. Both locomotives were badly damaged and passenger trains were delayed about six hours.
Chelan county faces a sharp tax increase driven by state and school levy hikes adopted by the last legislature. 1909 total taxes reach 354,840.24 up from 291,968.68 in 1908, with most of the rise stemming from state general and highway rates and sharply higher school tax under new law.
Local shop invites women to visit for shoe selection and price comparisons. Staff urge customers to come in and explore available styles and prices.
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