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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
4
The Leavenworth Echo is issued every Friday as second class mail matter at Leavenworth Washington with a $2.50 annual subscription in advance and communications addressed to the newspaper.
Seattle Times notes a push for greater state independence and reduced federal control. It cites President and top aides urging states to claim constitutional powers, with Weeks Hoover and Commerce head stressing local action on issues like child labor.
The proclamation urges public authorities and citizens to refrain from interfering with interstate transportation and mail service as the rail labor board decisions impact shop craft wages and outside contract work. It notes the president does not direct railroads to abandon contract shop practice, and calls for lawful settlement and peace.
Governor Hart finally endorses tax cuts as a method to lessen the need for new revenue rather than pursuing additional funding avenues.
A witty comparison draws a parallel between Ford autos and moonshine noting both have strong kick and neither is a finished product, sparking discussion on craftsmanship and evolving design.
A white area is reported on Mars as observers note possible surface feature. The remark evokes historical terms like White Russia, recalling pre Bolshevik references without linking to current events.
The Washington primary election is set for September 12. Candidates are invited to quickly announce their candidatures and enter the race.
Police and one hundred citizens woke a Knoxville Tennessee man after a four day nap. The feat drew praise for the quick action and cooperation of residents in reviving the sleeper.
The Department of Justice plans a public outreach effort to learn how the law treats alcohol sales beyond the three mile limit. Officials intend to gather local perspectives on regulatory boundaries and enforcement.
Dr FE C Rosenow of the Mayo Foundation states sleeping sickness is caused by infected tonsils. The remark prompts reflection on rural town infrastructure, noting that sleepy communities often suffer from poor roads.
The senate passed a bill providing a government survey of the Columbia Basin Project with 100000 appropriated to cover costs and Senator Borah introduced a bill to ease financing of irrigation projects. The West would gain if these measures pass and take effect. Congress should act for the West.
An editorial from the Seattle Times titled Harding Warns Country criticizes growing federal intervention and urges stronger adherence to state rights. It portrays President Harding as engaging in clear, serviceable thinking on limiting federal power and returning authority to the states.
Forest fires in Western Washington have burned for weeks with cooler weather aiding crews to gain ground. The region has avoided large blazes so far, but continued vigilance and timely rains are essential to prevent a flare up.
The president urges operators and miners to start work at the April 1 scale and to appoint a board to draft a new wage scale. The move is welcomed as a step toward ending the coal strike, with hopes standards of citizenship and justice will hasten a speedy settlement.
The National Live Stock and Meat board notes a drop in per person meat intake from 181.5 pounds in 1901 to 156.1 pounds now and a dollar’s purchasing power from a full dollar to 40 cents, suggesting widespread pessimism and even turnipism among some groups.
Last week in Wenatchee a hearing on granting a certificate of necessity to the Wenatchee Southern concluded Friday. Residents argued the new road would spur development and improve transport across the state, while the Great Northern Railway challenged its necessity. The certificate is deemed certain to be granted.
Eddie Sanderson of Bellingham Washington, visiting Kingsville Ontario, was tied to a stake and burned at the feet by three of a Canadian girl’s admirers in a woods incident. He cried out, was heard by passersby and rescued. The event underscores that training shapes civilized behavior and that youths act on raw instincts to punish anger.
The shop crafts contend they protest not receiving justice from the railway labor board. They allege twenty two roads ignored a board order barring repair work leasing to contractors not under board rules. They say the board’s failure to enforce the order harms labor and questions the board's current makeup and impartiality.
Mr and Mrs E J Tholin were seen in Wenatchee on Tuesday reporting their movements and social call in the city.
A forest fire started four miles above the Ingalls Creek bridge last Saturday from a discarded cigar. Fifty men fought the blaze by Wednesday night as it spread over about 400 acres in rough terrain. Ranger Brender studied the area and bought three young pack mules to improve future fire control in remote spots.
Petition filed June 20 1922 with Secretary of Peshastin Irrigation District seeks boundary change to exclude most of the SE quarter of Section 31 Township 24 North Range 18 EWM except nine acres under irrigation ditch. Hearing set August 1 1922 at Cashmere to show cause. Also note Mrs W F Anderson discharged from hospital and improving.
Great Northern Lumber Company seeks foreclosure on tax delinquency for 1918 taxes on property in Chelan County. T. W. Stradley and unknown owners are notified to appear within sixty days of first publication to defend the case and contest the lien.
Public notice indicating payment of amounts due including taxes penalties and costs to avoid foreclosure on lands and premises described. First publication dated July 7 1922.
A fragmentary legal notice identifies undersigned attorneys Sumner and Lebeck at Wenatchee Chelan County as plaintiff's counsel with a P O Box address and dates July 6 July 7 August 11.
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