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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1917

Page

4

Local News A mix of deaths dances and moves in Peshastin

Telegraphic notices report Mrs Ed Bruyette receiving word of her brother's death in Roseburg Oregon and planned funeral attendance. Other items note travels of A G Stage and wife, Scott Young's return from Entiat, an ax injury to Louis Arbogast, hospital stays, local dances, marriages, trading of livestock, coyote trapping and a forthcoming Seattle move for Frank Black with job change.

Ed Bruyette Roseburg Ore A. G. Stage Scott Young Entiat Louis Arbogast Leavenworth Peshastin Rupert Cannon Marion Doty Wenatchee Forsythe Doty Cannon Arkansas Curtis Farm Gus Bergren Peshast John Glen Smith California Dancing Club Frank Black Seattle Peshastin Fruit Growers Association

This Should Appeal to Every Good Citizen

The text urges citizens to act with generosity and integrity to prevent harm from selfish motives. It frames the New Year as a time to improve standards, reduce waste, and address the root causes of fires in the community. It cites January Fire Facts as a guiding reference.

Stranger Kept Watch Over Studebaker Property

Albert Banderob arrived yesterday from Chelan to tend the late Mr. Studebaker’s property, the man killed in a railroad accident about three months ago in the local yards.

Albert Banderob Chelan Mr. Studebaker

Hunter’s Winton Trip Hindered by Deep Snow

Carl Sadusky traveled to Winton last Sunday hoping to shoot game but returned Monday saying two feet of snow blocked access and limited hunting.

Carl Sadusky Winton

Congressional News and War Pressure Refocus Washington

The Senate backs a constitutional amendment to ban liquor sales while the House investigates the leak of the American peace note to Europe. Thomas Lawson refuses to name sources as lawmakers probe the scandal. Debates on funding soldiers at the Mexican border and tariff versus stamp tax options continue. Col. Cody nears death in Denver and asks his remains be turned to Masons and Elks. Canadian casualties in Europe near sixteen thousand, reflecting strong Canadian loyalty.

Thomas Lawson Washington Wm. F. Cody Denver Masons and Elks Europe

Butte Power Firm Buys Spokane Hydroelectric Plant

Spokane reports Washington Water Power Co. has arranged with Butte Power Co. to operate the Long Lake hydroelectric plant completed at a cost of five million dollars. The facility sits 25 miles downriver from Spokane and has not yet been operated.

Spokane Washington Water Power Co Long Lake Butte Power Co

Card of Thanks to I. O. O. F and Rebekahs

I return my sincere thanks to members of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Rebekahs for sympathy and help during my bereavement. Thanks to Mrs. Howerton and all my fellow drawmen for floral gifts and thoughtful assistance. See Howerton and Family.

I. O. O. F. Lodge Rebekahs

Washington mineral output nearly triples in 1916

The United States Geological Survey estimates Washington mine production of gold silver copper lead and zinc rose from 744 033 in 1915 to about 2 018 000 in 1916. The report says the states mineral wealth will greatly contribute to future prosperity and has only begun to be tapped.

Washington United States Geological Survey

Prohibition Law Idea as Bryan Pledge Echoes

A wry line notes that when Bryan ends his presidential run he may back a prohibition law. The fragment also mentions Miss Hattie Hathaway visiting her parents.

Bryan Miss Hattie Hathaway

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