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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
2
Olympia reports flood of petitions statewide backing a constitutional initiative and referendum. House bill moved to general file. Senate bill passed committee. Labor unions Grange and civic groups lead the campaign as 1200 to 1500 signatures daily flow to the Senate.
A Texas cowboy visits a city church and overhears a comic explanation of an anthem. He explains that saying Jimmy your pants in a drawn out way creates an anthem, illustrating the difference between hearing and conveying meaning.
A letter from the Friends Press Association seeks stance on a cleaner press, while the paper commits to avoiding offensive content. County commissioners appoint Hinton road supervisor, Farwell county fruit inspector, and Brandon game warden. Seattle Chelan and Spokane Railroad Co is incorporated with 17 million capital, planning a line from Seattle via Lake Washington, Snohomish, Sedro Woolley to Spokane.
The Olympia daily report describes a state road bill enabling state funds to cover right of way costs if boundaries differ from existing highways. It outlines a 50 50 cost split between state and county, with counties paying 35 percent of the 50 and districts 15 percent, potentially charged to abutting property owners if residents petition the road.
A federal grand jury in New York City indicted the Great Northern railway for giving the American Sugar trust a 19 cent per hundred pounds rebate on sugar car lots. J. D. Ross, a Seattle and Kent cattle buyer, bought the Hayes brothers 160 acre ranch at Johnson canyon mouth for 7000, up from 700 seven years earlier, a jump of about 1000 annually. The St Paul road will run through the area.
A circular from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer promises bargain subscription rates on Thursday February 28 1907 for daily Sunday or twice a week editions. Rates are four dollars fifty cents per year for daily and Sunday one year one twenty five cents for Sunday only and fifty cents for twice a week. Remit by money order or leave name and price with the Echo editor to send in. Fire insurers say the added twenty five cents after the San Francisco quake will be withdrawn.
The Spokane Chronicle notes South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill banning treating in saloons. Observers doubt strict enforcement but expect some reduction in social drinking as awareness grows. The piece questions whether the custom will fade and predicts varied public response.
A notice posted at the Leavenworth post office invites residents to attend the town council meeting at Library Hall on Tuesday February 26 1907 at 730 p m. Mayor G W Hoxsey and councilmen S C Woldenberg Chris Hansen H X Featherstone G W Hathaway sign the notice.
Senator Gunn telegrams Wenatchee commercial club about adding another military company to the state militia to be assigned to Wenatchee if desired. Local fruit growers oppose a new horticul tural law abolishing the fruit inspector's office, shifting regulation to a state official. Representative King introduced a bill for a $10,000 state road project from Kittitas to Chelan county with a survey and construction plan, starting at Leavenworth and via Icicle river to the Cascades summit, linking to a Teanaway route to Hyas lake within four miles of the summit.
The state senate adopted the bill from the revenue and taxation committee without opposition. The measure would exempt moneys and credits from taxation, with an amendment disallowing deductions for indebtedness owed. The outcome is viewed as favorable, and passage is expected despite the amendment.
A memorial verse recalls Robert Hall as a young man with a savior's call and angels at a heavenly shore. The piece reflects on a life finished and a humble role in God's place. The era notes suggest a past week weather favoring sunny discussions of the Schleswig Holstein question. The Industrial society will meet with Mrs. Bert Hagler on Thursday March 7.
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