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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
2
A column outlines proposed community action near Leavenworth and the surrounding valley. It notes potential irrigation, land values, and apple production profits with prices per acre and expected yields. It mentions local commissioners and school concerns, stressing modernization and state evidence to support policy.
A proposal suggests the name Colambatchee Development League blending Chelan Wenatchee and adjacent counties to signify regional irrigation and river valley collaboration. The idea aims for originality, locality, and a historical feel likened to the Hanseatic League, to unify the agencija and promote regional development.
Local opinion in King County favors no saloon while liquor interests press for state wide local option. Business and social sectors in Seattle show strong sentiment against the saloon and researchers note state wide interest through E D Cowen articles in the Post-Intelligencer.
At the regular council meeting the body discussed paying for the hedge via voter approval. A committee of two was appointed to negotiate with all parties. Councilmen E A King and McCoy were named to the committee. King was chosen as delegate to the Wenatchee meeting March 18 and 19. J W Teshera was appointed night marshal to succeed C M Wilcox.
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