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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1917

Page

6

Sheriff sale notice in Chelan County court case

In Chelan County Superior Court Skykomish Lumber Company sues George G Smith and Hattie Smith. Netherlands American Mortgage Bank also plaintiff with Sheriff Bert McManus and deputy E E Stowell. First pub July 6 last pub Aug 17.

State of Washington County of Chelan Skykomish Lumber Company Corporation George G. Smith Hattie Smith Superior Court State of Washington W. M Wenatchee United States Wenatchee Washington Burt McManus Said County Samuel R. Templeton Chelan County Netherlands American Mortgage Bank A Corporation Cashmere Grange Co-Operative Association Jacob Edwards Wenatchee Plumbing & Heating Company Arthur Jordan Inland Meat Co Said Netherlands American Mortgage Bank J. F. Woodring Mission inChelan County Wash Bert McManus E. E. Stowell

President Announces Rules for Exemption in Military Service

The article outlines that all local board rulings on exemptions are final. District boards must verify that employment in essential industrial or agricultural work supports the military effort during the emergency. Exemption certificates may be revocable or limited to set periods.

Essary

Do Not Start Fires in Forest Without Permit

A classified warning notes that lighting a fire in the forest without a permit from the forestry department is punishable by a minimum fine of $25. The entry emphasizes compliance with fire safety regulations and permits.

Forestry Department Mutual Merc. Co Mit

Barrett predicts united Americas in war against Germany

John Barrett told a Baltimore liberty loan mass meeting that within a year all Americas will fight Germany. He warned that if Brazil joins soon two thirds of population and five eighths of western hemisphere area will be at war, testing the rest against allied sister nations.

Baltimore Americas Germany Liberty Loan John Barrett Brazil Western Hemisphere

Lions Kill Burros at Edison Power Plant

Hunger drives large mountain lions to near settlements in Mentone California. Two lions attacked a corral at the Edison power plant mouth of Mill Creek canyon killing one burro and severely injuring another, which was ultimately shot. Tracks show the predators are of great size as crews watch hoping hunger cools.

Mentone Cal Edison Mill Creek Canyon

Lumber Industry in Slumber Says Forester at Meeting

W B Greeley assistant government forester told the Southwestern Lumbermen's association that the lumber business is asleep as substitutes like cement and steel replace wood. He cited lack of new uses for wood and impact of social movements on demand.

Kansas City W. B. Greeley Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association Muehlebach Kansas City Star

Record of Pacific Coast Shipping Boom in 1917

By all signs 1917 will exceed prior years in Pacific coast ship output and capital invested in shipping. Aberdeen-Westport clam cannery plans to can whale meat. Hoquian Blagen sawmill underway with enlargement.

Pacific Aberdeen Westport

Washington educates housewives on fake bargains film

Washington state will show an educational film about fake bargains and crooked scales to housewives, with eight deputies distributing the film across the state. President Suzzallo leads defense council efforts and Seattle’s Red Cross fundraising is credited to his leadership. Lin Hadley plans a Mount Baker National Park bill in Congress, while labor turmoil is watched as war demands rise. The Patriots Sacrifice and Service League forms in Seattle to fund Red Cross and war bonds via small saved amounts.

Seattle State of Washington State Department of Weights and Measures Secretary of State I. M. Howell Howell Henry Suzzallo The State University Washington State Council For Defense Washington Suzzallo Red Cross Lin Hadley Congress Mount Baker National Park Hadley National Park Patriots, Sacrifice and Service League Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution New League America League

I. W. W. activity feared across Washington state

The State Council for Defense warns of rising I. W. W. activity spreading from Everett to mining towns logging camps and farms. It notes Governor Lister vetoed a sabotage and terrorism bill, leaving no state law against I. W. W. actions, and suggests possible federal intervention.

State Council For Defense Everett Tom Tracy Lister

Greatest Gold Hoard Counted in United States Assay Office Find

Government officials report the world’s largest simultaneous gold hoard, totaling 765 million dollars in English French and American coins and bullion, melted together. Edward P. Leech announces the inventory completion at the U S assay office in Philadelphia. Verne M. Bovie notes bullion far exceeds prior years’ averages. Gold imports from allies and Canada push the weekly total and year to date imports to new highs.

United States Philadipha Penn Edward P. Leech Verne M. Bovie Canada J. P. Morgan & Co

West Coast Lumber Mills Weekly Output Falls Short

Tacoma reported lumber production by 144 mills in the West Coast Lumbermen's Association for the week ended June 16 at 87,723,700 feet, below the normal 91,782,200 feet by 4,058,300 feet or 4.42 percent. New orders totaled 56,610,840 feet, with a deficit of 31,112,860 feet from actual production and 35.47 percent below production, while the order shortfall to normal production reached 38.32 percent. Railroads are noted as supplying the output.

Tacoma West Coast Lumbermen’s Association

Lumber district and mill boosts fuel regional economy

Kelso-New district forms as Clark Creek mill resumes after four years. Spokane notes Liberty Lake land at 15 000 dollars, Dayton farm at 100 dollars per acre, and a large evaporator plant. Wapato paving contract, Wenatchee warehouse bid 17000, Leavenworth box factories full, and Black Diamond Lumber Co plans to raise mill capacity to 200000 feet employing 300 after improvements.

Kelso Clark Creek Winlock—Black Diamond Lumber Co

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