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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
Seattle workers walk out in a coast wide strike seeking 55 cents to 1.50 an hour, halting shipping and risking state prosperity. Federal mediation fails as Vancouver transfers rise and Seattle readies a massive Preparedness Parade.
Cosmopolis secured a one dollar monthly reduction on a ten party line after a public service commission hearing in Olympia. The move follows higher rates in nearby Aberdeen and Hoquiam and points to broader utility relief if more communities participate in hearings. The commission fixed Washington state telephone valuation at 19.38 million dollars for rate making. James Allen, state highway commissioner, seeks concise reports from county engineers on highway expenditure and outcomes over 10 to 15 years to show public benefit from state road work. Snoqualmie pass is expected to reopen to auto travel June 20 to 25 amid heavy snow. State offices will adopt Saturday noon closures from June 10 through September 9. The supreme court upheld a $1,000 alimony-style award to a Spokane wife from a saloonkeeper who deprived her of support by selling her husband liquor.
An advertisement promises relief from constipation with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims immediate improvement after taking one or two pills, with a dull stuffed feeling disappearing by morning. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
The District No 100 school board invites sealed bids for the construction of the Peshastin school building and separate bids for plumbing and heating. Bids due by 1 p m Saturday June 4 1916 with plans from architect J Wussex Peshastin. A 5 percent certified check accompanies each bid. The board may reject any or all bids. Mark envelope Construction Bid. Directors O H Green A G Stage O A Wright.
Chehalis to Salkum railroad 22 miles planned by capitalists. Seattle to award a million dollar contract for a five to seven story reinforced concrete and terra cotta building. Ridgefield mills secure orders for 140000 railroad ties. Mt. Baker mine yields 20000 monthly in gold. Yakima projects gain 1113000 in federal appropriation for reclamation and irrigation in 1917.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a cough remedy with pine balsam and tar. It claims to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucus and prevent coughing. It also states the product aids natural sleep and has been in use for over 40 years.
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