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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo laments Wenatchee’s fire risk after a Cascade Hotel dynamite incident. It notes multiple fires in two years costing under $3000 and urges stronger preventive measures, including banning frame buildings in the business district and better fire safety awareness.
An anonymous letter to The Echo argues against incorporating the town citing railway influence and property values. The fire scene remains centered on a burned block with an earth covered cellar storing nearly a ton of dynamite beneath damaged structures.
The piece argues ongoing fires since January 24 reveal lack of water and unsafe conditions. It contends incorporation to improve water supply is unaffordable and railroad interests block action. Residents face loss of property if fires continue, with harsh calls to move away or endure empty promises.
Weekly court house transcript lists transfers for Ida M Fentem H J Coon and multiple owners in Wenatchee including Stowell Hariley Jones Sills Gebr Albin and Hastings. Transfers cover blocks Nob Hill Bolenbaugh Leavenworth Cen Ad Laughlin and others with parcels from Orchard Hime to Woodring plats and rural lots.
The Odessa Record notes several local matters: C H Mason burned his left hand when his barn caught fire last Saturday. Children's Day Exercises are set for June 19 at the Church. T E Smith injured a sore foot while chopping sawlegs. Miss Emily Pomeroy leaves for Wisconsin tonight via Seattle. The Wenatchee band will play for the Fourth of July, with Great Northern offering special July rates. L W Bloom’s fire threat was contained with prompt action, F S Taylor’s home fire was stopped early. Also mentioned is a No. 40 14 inch Oliver plow for sale at the office.
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