Increased Chelan County Taxes Highlight Legislature's Troubles
Taxpayers face an 18 percent rise in Chelan County costs as Assessor Osborne estimates an $62 871 56 increase tied to state government and alleged boodling. The piece urges readers to remember during the upcoming primary and to question lawmakers tied to Ora Hamilton acquittal and other alleged corruption.
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Chelan County
Washington
Osborne
Ortis Hamilton
Olympia
Heaven and Earth
Snow
Growing fruit growers urged to form Leavenworth society
The western county fruit industry including Leavenworth and Peshastin would benefit from a county horticultural society. A meeting was proposed for March 7 in Leavenworth to organize locals with help from Louis Titchnal and Mike Horan who urged formation and outlined benefits and focus areas.
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Leavenworth
Peshastin
County Horticultural Society
Cashmere
Entiat
Wenatchee
Louis Titchnal
Mike Horan
Scraps From an Intellectual Junk Heap
The Echo publisher indulges in freewheeling commentary under a header that signals a collection of disparate thoughts from an avid, opinionated writer. The piece showcases personal viewpoints, literary digressions, and social observations with a biting, informal tone.
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The
Echo
Echo Editor Confesses Reluctance to Write
The Echo publisher laments dipping into intellectual scraps and admits writing feels burdensome. He jokes that a fruit ranch owner could replace him to end the column, noting occasional reader rejoicing at fewer scraps and a lingering spirit of sleep. The piece ends with a humorous FINIS wish.
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The
Echo
Charles Lamb
Finis
Railroad officials show courtesy at citizens meeting
A meeting with Great Northern railway officials drew praise for courtesy but scorn for a rude response from division superintendent L W Bowen. The writer condemns Bowen as boorish and unfit for his position, blaming a harsh temperament rather than a lack of training.
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Great Northern Railroad
L. W. Bowen
Great Northern Railway
Wenatchee Marks Triple Celebration of New Depot Club and School
The Wenatchee event Friday is hailed as a red letter day for the city the opening depot the new commercial club building and the magnificent new high school. The piece emphasizes pride thrift and public spirit in the threefold celebration.
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Wenatchee
World editor confronted over riot story
Wenatchee deputy Sheriff Debord visited The World last Friday to protest a riot and assault story about Great Northern employees, calling it wholly untrue. He expressed regret and presented cheroots to Leavenworth residents, but would not name the source without a further condition.
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Debord
Wenatchee
World
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Office
Echo
Harry Lawson
Morgan
Gebhard
Spokane
Lawson
Wenatchee Republic
Great Northern Rairway
Daily World
World and
Enterprise
Industry
Knocker
Rival papers clash over Wenatchee riot reports
The Echo denounces The World for false riot coverage linked to Wenatchee telegraph operator reports. The World faces defamation risk, pledges truth, and Leavenworth and Wenatchee readers weigh journalistic fairness amid ongoing town tensions.
Resolutions Stir Controversy Over City Council Action
A meeting between railroad workers and citizens discussed the December city council resolution backing the striking switchmen. The paper’s editor criticizes the council for exceeding authority and condemns blanket support for either side, stressing emphasis on lawful governance and worker justice.
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Woldenberg
McCoy
R. T. King
Meeting Between Citizens and Railroad Men
Report notes a restricted audience at Fraternal hall where a list admitted only those named by the marshal. Several officials deny knowledge of the list while witnesses say the railroad men sought a private meeting with town business and property owners for a matter of town welfare.
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the Echo
Marshal Teshera
J. B. Violette
Francis Peake
D. M. Thomas
A. A. Pesch
Hathaway
McCoy
Weigand
Jacobsen
County Good Roads Association Formed in Wenatchee
A county Good Roads association was organized at Wenatchee last Saturday with A. H. Sylvester and Deed H. Mayor attending. Colonel C. A. Huston of Cashmere was elected president and vice presidents were chosen from county sections. Membership fee was fixed at one dollar.
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Seattle
Spokane
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Aberdeen
Widows of Civil War Veterans Eye Expanded Pensions
The House pensions committee favors a bill to extend pensions to widows who married after June 27, 1890. If enacted, the measure would add 2 to 4 million dollars to the pension roll, with a three year cohabitation requirement for eligibility.
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Sam
Congress
House Committee On Pensions
Hartington Visitors and Local Farm Work Highlight Eagle Creek News
Otto Anderson of Hartington Nebraska visits his brother H A Anderson and family. A L Mitchell and daughter Mabellle take a business trip to Wenatchee. Frank Abbott and Arthur Hills plan to erect a house. Ruth Sharpe returns from an all winter stay. Walter Mitchell visits his uncle A L Mitchell. J R Ramsey logs on his place. Lamb Davis Co moves wood from creek to town. Secretary of the interior withdraws 310000 acres in Yakima Kittitas and Benton counties at start of high line ditch survey.
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A. L. Mitchell
Mabelle
Wenatchee
Frank Abbott
Arthur Hills
Ruth Sharpe
Walter Mitchell
Reclamation Service
Secretary of the Interior
Yakima
Kittitas
Benton
High Line Ditch
Local Judge Warns of Brutal Retribution in Domestic Case
Justice of the Peace Kerr of Pueblo Colorado sentences Antonio Sime for inhuman beating of his pregnant wife. He warns that upon release he will form a group to tie Sime to a telegraph pole and beat him to death if such violence recurs.
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Antonio Sime
Justice of the Peace
Editor refuses death notice for non-subscriber
A Missouri editor declines to publish a death notice for a non subscriber, declaring that people who do not take the home paper never were alive and their passing has no news value.
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South Missouri
Soap Suds Flood Orange Sewe rs River Reach
A tank of hot soap burst pouring a congealed laundry mass into Orange New Jersey sewers. The flood extends over a mile and townsfolk anticipate boys bathing in soapsuds downstream for most of the summer.
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Orange
N. J
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H. B. Smith
Rogers
Smith
Taylor
County Good Roads Association
F. E. Carlquist
Great Northern Watch
Front Street
Leavenworth Wash
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Eagle Creek News
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Hartington, Neb
H. A. Anderson
J. R. Ramsey
Lamb-Davis Co
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