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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
2
The Washington legislature faces a bi annual session next Monday with many laws on the books. The editorial argues for essential appropriations and amendments to achieve economy and lower taxes, noting that states often have more laws than necessary and urging lawmakers to adjourn after needed changes.
Senator Thomas of Colorado accuses President Roosevelt of bartering the nation's honor in the Colombia treaty dispute. The panel discusses an indemnity of 25 million dollars and the method used to secure the canal right of way. The issue is framed as a question of national conscience and possible redress.
The senate passed the resolution to revive the War Finance Corporation after Wilson veto. Supporters argue the revival could aid producers facing high costs and unpayable current prices. Critics doubt the president’s view, but Congress believes in attempting to relieve agricultural distress.
An instrument perfected by Prof. Michelson shows that distant stars are thousands of times larger than previously thought. Alpha Orionis is three hundred times the sun, which itself is about a million times larger than the earth. This makes Earth seem small by comparison.
The New Year day games in Everett and California saw western teams defeat Ohio schools. The piece notes Ohio dominated the presidential contest but may not receive the same advantage in football as in politics.
United States district court ruled that a 15 percent valuation increase for railroads by the 1917 board of equalization was illegal and unjustified. Railroads are relieved of all taxes levied on that unlawful valuation.
A Nome dispatch argues the so called blond Eskimos are not truly blond as hair ranges to reddish brown with light eyes. The report credits sensational newspaper wording for the mislabel.
Billy Moon comments on potential Democratic reorganization and expresses hope they will refrain from political engagement, urging a nonpartisan path. The remark frames a cautious view of party restructuring and public role.
Mrs C F Rupel traveled to Tacoma on a business trip last week. School resumed Monday after a holiday break. Mrs P H Hertzog and children returned to Leavenworth Sunday after vacation on the ranch with Mr Hertzog. Mr C F Rupel had to kill a milk cow last week after an accident in the barn where she slipped and broke her leg. Lester Peters burned both hands on hot lard Sunday evening and was taken to Leavenworth for care, staying this week with Mr and Mrs Geo Woodruff. Mr and Mrs T A Leavell hosted New Year’s Day dinner for Jack and Willie Burgess and Mr and Mrs M A Peters and family. A Want Ad in The Echo will bring the desired result.
An accountant explains the 1918 1921 tax rule allowing inventories to be priced at cost or at market value lower. Each item may be recorded at its lowest value with both cost and market tracked, and taxpayers should judge changes carefully amid shifting income tax laws. Also notes travel of Mrs Wallace Stolze and J R Taylor arriving from Portland.
Chelan County Game Commission members L E Ovendon and L B Manchester report 90 attendees at the state meeting December 28 29 and major recommendations to be sent to the coming legislature. Proposals include raising county license fees to 1.50 and state fees to 7.50 and banning deer and fawn killing while permiting one buck per hunter yearly. Shooting from vehicles on roads and rifle use on migratory birds would be banned to protect motorists and hunters. Separation of food and game fish industries was rejected.
In Chelan County Washington Fred Abeling and Al Ma Abeling sue A C Sherburne unknown heirs Leavenworth Real Estate and Improvement Company Jane Doe Belvel and others to quiet title to Lot 9 and the east half of Lot 10 Block 1 Third Addition to Leavenworth The case seeks to settle all claims of right title or interest in the described property with summons issued December 10 1920 and publication dates through January 14 1921 Herman Howe attorney for plaintiffs Chelan County Washington
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