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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
1
The Leavenworth Chronicle projects a booming 1913 with rail and lumber growth. A new steel plant, expanded railroad equipment, and apple industry expansion are cited as drivers. Population could double in eighteen months.
The Produce News reports December 13 storage at 7 125 000 barrels versus 6 000 000 last year, with high autumn demand supporting prices. Expanding movement to the south, heavy holiday sales, and warm November December weather are expected to trim surplus, lowering January holdings below last season.
Liverly of the White River Valley announced intentions to start a stage line from the city to Lake Wenatchee. The schedule calls for two weekly trips on Tuesdays and Saturdays carrying mail freight and passengers, with the first trip set for tomorrow.
Game Warden Percy Sche ble planned to bring in elk from the national park but decided against the effort. He noted that $800 to $900 was to be spent on trout fry restocking, so elk introduction this year was deemed unnecessary.
County Engineer Berry estimates Chelan county's portion of the Cascade Scenic Highway will cost under 45000 for a dirt road not including paving. The Mer ritt to summit survey began Sept 18, 1912 and ended Oct 17, 1912 with 6 men in the field.
The Wenatchee Valley Fruitgrowers Association will continue sending gift boxes of apples to eastern and midwestern friends for two more months. About 3000 boxes have already been shipped in the past two months, totaling four and a half carloads. Manager David L. Oliver confirms the ongoing program and the publicity it has generated. Geo Blackredge is in Seattle this week visiting friends.
The speaker argues against immediate Philippine independence fearing chaos if U S troops withdraw. He cites Cuba as example and warns a generation or more is needed before self government is viable, asserting Wilson and Democrats may push flawed policy. He condemns withdrawal as a potential crime, urging continued U S oversight.
A rotary snow plow exploded near the Cascade tunnel injuring five crew members on Engineer Longs locomotive. Two brakemen Jensen and Reardon died the next day at Everett hospital. The cause remains unknown amid severe winter conditions and ongoing recovery efforts.
The Spokane Realty Association will hold a January 3 meeting with Quincy Valley Water Users’ Association to study the proposed irrigation project. Prominent Northwest businessmen and legislators will attend to assess plans to secure private capital or government involvement for the massive 500000 acre Quincy Flats scheme from Wenatchee Lake, potentially boosting Leavenworth’s growth and regional development.
Fort Wayne native born February 22 1895 moved to Leavenworth with parents as a child. She served as organist and teacher at the Methodist Church and married Henry Sauer about a year prior. A baby girl arrived December 21 but she died December 31 after Christmas illness. Funeral conducted by Rev J O Hawk at the Methodist Church with large community turnout.
May Roberts and her company closed a three days engagement Friday night marking her first appearance in this city in about a year. Crowds filled the venue each night and attendees praised the troupe. Miss Roberts is known off stage as Mrs. Gillard.
A clerical error in a Wenatchee city ordinance changed paying to parking delaying a $112,965 contract for paving the business district. J. K. McNerney, the lowest bidder, loses the award and faces new bids after officials redo action, delaying start by a month or two.
County commissioners Matt Hickey and Gillette of Wenatchee traveled to Portland to observe the Avery motor truck demo. They hope it will haul heavy loads for road work and cut county hauling expenses.
Mrs. Dickenson and her daughter Bessie, guests of friends in Everett for ten days, expect to return home this week. L. W. Bowman and Joe Johnson of Wenatchee came up on business. Jesse Shortridge from Walla Walla visits the Williams Brothers, an old friend.
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