This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo lays down policy on paid notices and free space. It states that resolutions of condolence cards of thanks notices raising money or promoting business must be priced at regular advertising rates, while free community welfare notices may use columns without charge.
The Lynden Echo recounts a brutal ten day cold spell from January 4 to January 11 with temperatures plunging to 21 below zero. Water pipes burst and Frank Sutton the local plumber helped avert further outages as editor Dan Cloud notes the town’s hardships and local industry impacts. The piece also covers Dan Cloud purchasing the Lynden Tribune and the loss of 300 jobs from a Bellingham lumber mill fire with 1000 more affected.
Chelan county lawyers gathered at the Olympia Café for a banquet hosted by Duffy. Guests of honor were outgoing Superior Court Judge Steiner and Judge-elect Wm. A. Grimshaw as they prepare to assume new roles. A novelty Bill of Discovery souvenir noted humorous requests addressed to the court and bar members, signed by many local lawyers.
Plaintiffs Lewis J. Nelson W O Parr John E Porter Frank Reeves Fred Reeves C E Rusk N M Sorenson R W Starr Sam R Sumner Ira Thomas B J Williams and R S Ludington. Attorneys for plaintiffs W J Mc Coy Rufus Woods H O Stecihan Deed H Mayor of counsel. P O addresses Wenatchee Cashmere Chelan and Leavenworth Chelan county Wash. All attorneys for plaintiffs present except J B Adams L J Nelson J J King of Leavenworth W M Emerson C E Rusk and R W Starr of Chelan and S D Griffith of Wenatchee.
Leavenworth residents reported a distinct tremor on Monday afternoon with several accounts of felt shaking and rattling dishes. Seattle papers confirmed a quake around the same hour. Seismograph data from Washington University showed seven and a half minutes of disturbance. no damage occurred.
A wreck near Bellingham last Thursday sent a train off a trestle with the engine into the bay. Fireman Ed Stuart was killed instantly. Engineer John M Daily, long known in the area, suffered serious injuries and died Sunday after a half hour in cold water and exposure. Daily, about 50, had recently left the local run for the coast line.
The State Osteopaths Association committee plans a bill to recognize and protect osteopaths in the state. They oppose physicians who want one seat on the State Board of Medical Examiners. The osteopaths promote a separate state board and are not seeking funding for it.
The legislature considers four medical laws including protections for osteopaths and a reciprocity amendment allowing out of state qualified doctors to practice without exam. The drugless healers bill faces opposition from medics and osteopaths as lawmakers study anatomical and pathological issues.
Prosecuting Attorney Kemp and Sheriff Ferguson were in town Tuesday for a local law enforcement visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.