Taxpayers League in Wenatchee Eyes Tax Cuts and Court
Chelan county Taxpayers League met in Wenatchee to delay action on blocking state fruit tree taxes until August 1. Deputy Assessor Osborn urged spending cuts and road tax restraint while noting possible court challenge could cost about 500 dollars. The gathering pressed for broad tax reductions and local fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan County
Taxpayers’ League
Johnson
State Tax Commission
Osborn
Supreme Court
League
Chelan County
Z. A. Lanham
Wenatchee
John A. Gellatly
Motorcycle accident injures Wisconsin agent in Washington
William Miller of Wisconsin, a general stock-ford agent, received severe injuries Sunday afternoon while riding a motorcycle from Leavenworth toward Wenatchee. His left leg fractured above the ankle and dislocated, right leg cut and bruised. He was taken to Wenatchee by T. S. Phillips and treated by Dr. Culp who reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Wisconsin
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Cashmere
Miller
T. S. Phillips
Burch Flat
Dr. Culp
Two Arrests For Burning Slash In Forest Fires
June 1914 saw two convictions in Washington for burning slash without a fire warden permit. Damages to logs and logging equipment reached about 5000 dollars though no loss of green timber occurred. Western Forestry and Conservation Association reports patrols rapidly recruited, about 2000 men soon on duty across Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana.
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Washington
Pacific Northwest
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
U.S. Weather Bureau
Canada
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Timber Owners’ Protective Associations
National Forest
Forest Service
National Forests
British Columbia
Big Irrigation Project Gains Publicity in Spokane Campaign
A statewide publicity push for the Quincy valley irrigation project unfolds with backing from state business groups and tied to the Spokane Chamber of Commerce immigration effort. The plan covers 500000 acres across Chelan Douglas and Grant counties, mainly in Grant, and awaits voter ratification this fall. A J Ternent of Quincy leads the drive, noting opposition comes from the uninformed about the project and its installation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Valley
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Chelan
Douglas
Grant
Grant County
A. J. Ternent
Scenic Highway project moves forward to Chelan Snohomish aid
King county contractors won the bid to build 27 miles of the Cascade Scenic Highway at 141170 dollars. Completion is due by 1915 with a 7 percent maximum grade. Chelan and Snohomish counties must contribute their share to avoid delays. Local leaders urge action to secure funding and support.
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Nettleton & Eschbaugh
King County
Chelan
Snohomish
Seattle
Index
Chelan County
Great Northern
Steven’s Pass
Merritt
Jim Hill
Ed. S. Russell
King County Good Roads Boosters
Stevens Pass
John B. Adams
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Wenatchee Valley
H. B. Smith
Lake Wenatchee
Joe Mooney
John Gellatly
Old Scenic Highway Association
Great Northern Unveils Giant Wrecking Derrick
A new steam wrecking derrick claimed to be the largest in the northwest arrives at Hillyard shops. It lifts 150000 pounds within a 17 foot radius and uses air pressure to operate the levers. Foreman J Champion and Engineer W Dailey oversee the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Hillyard
Great Northern
J. Champion
W. Dailey
Permit to Ship Liquor Tied to County Auditors
If a prohibition measure passes, Washington state would become dry and 39 counties expect population shifts. The proposed law lets a citizen obtain a permit to ship beer and stronger liquor every 20 days, but the applicant must appear in person before the county auditor. County seats would become the main hubs, sparking potential county seat fights and possible new county division bills.
Carl Christensen Victim of Beaver Creek Auto Crash
Carl Christensen a Wenatchee Park resident was seriously injured last Thursday when his car overturned on the Beaver Creek divide while en route to Leavenworth. His son and John Stoffel escaped. Stoffel aided Christensen as the car toppled onto him. Mrs Christensen and he were later moved to Wenatchee for treatment. Christensen will be laid up for weeks. Oliver Peterson sought workers for the Peshastin Lumber Co. mill’s total output.
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Carl Christensen
Wenatchee Park
Beaver Creek
Mr. Christensen
John Stoffel
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Paine
Ford Agency
Mrs. Christensen
Oliver Peterson
Peshastin Lumber Co
Mr. Peterson
Lake Wenatchee Lakefront Holiday Draws Hordes
The warm spell brings hundreds to Lake Wenatchee with Lake View Hotel hosting a Fourth of July crowd. Chelan county residents from Wenatchee and Leavenworth attend dances, boat rides, and fishing as visitors camp or stay at hotels. Names of locals and visitors are listed among those present.
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Chelan County
Lake View Hotel
Leavenworth
Oliver Bates
Fred Patton
A. F. Spiller
Will Patton
Harry Weicher
Sims
J. C. Lilly
Chauncy Halferty
Leland Halferty
Segra
Distributors Association
Cashmere
Wenatchee
Mr. Wyman
Cooper
Pauline Drake
L. J. Nelson
Marion Doty
J. D. Wheeler
Edna Hannibal
Fatal auto accident last Sunday morning
A Peshastin 18 year old, Frank Arbogast, died after his Overland car ran off a grade near Tom Henry ranch. Passengers Mabel Reeves Earl Jones and Lewis Arbogast escaped serious injuries. he died en route to Wenatchee. Funeral held at Peshastin.
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Overland
Tom Henry Ranch
Mabel Reeves
Earl Jones
Lewis Arbogast
Waterville
Tom Henry
Dryden
Henry
J. O. Hawk
Wenatchee
McCoy
Parker
Cashmere
Frank Arbogast
Peshastin
Leavenworth
Warning to Lottery Patrons In City
A federal warning bans selling or buying lottery or sweepstakes tickets in the United States. Possessing such tickets is a basis for conviction and heavy fines. The Salmons sweepstakes in Victoria British Columbia prompted this action as tickets were widely sold here.
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United States
Victoria
B. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Elmer
Echo
Kent
Pasco
Wash
Elmer
Quincy Irrigation Plan
Chelan CO
J. B. Adams
Upper
Pollew and McClelland Carnival Co
South Bend
Ington
Lake Wenatchee Road
Wenatchee Lake
Lamb Brothers
Clinton
Iowa
George W. Brown
Miss Zella
John Mooney
Buck
W. C. Thornhill
Frank Horey
Deed H. Mayar
Jack Ruth
Julian Mayar
Susan
Henry Ranch
John L. Arbogast
Mrs. Veil Eason
Tacoma
Mrs
Harry Warner
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