Railroad detective used gun too freely in Wenatchee incident
Great Northern night watchman John P. Savage is jailed on second degree assault charges after firing at five hobos who fled a passenger train near Wenatchee. A 16 year old boy, Don Alexander, was wounded in the head but survived. Savage denies discharging his weapon as a preliminary hearing was set.
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John P. Savage
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Savage
Don Alexander
Judah
Henshaw
Cushman
Fred Ahlin
Tom Hatmaker
Blackfoot Indians on Way to Frisco for Exposition
Eight men and two women of the Blackfoot nation traveled via No 1 to San Francisco on tour with the Great Northern railroad. They will promote Glacier National Park to boost tourism then return to Montana after three weeks. They plan a larger group for the Fourth of July national celebration.
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Great Northern Railroad Company
Glacier National Park
San Francisco
Montana
Blewett Road Improvement Funds Approved by Kittitas County
Kittitas county to spend 10000 this year to improve the Blewett road grade near the mountain summit. The project follows Chelan county improvements on the north side and aims to reduce grades to under five percent. Lin Hart exchanged two acres in Leavenworth Gardens for James Buchanan’s house and four Stafford Addition lots. P W Van de Grift acquired a 160 acre Chewawa valley ranch, trading town property near the schoolhouse to J F Pratt. Deals facilitated by Reynolds brothers.
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Kittitas County
Blewett
Chelan County
Lin Hart
Leavenworth Gardens
James Buchanan
Stafford
P. W. van de Grift
Chewawa River
J. F. Pratt
School House
Reynolds Brothers
Arrests for Violations of Fish and Game Laws
Game Warden Watson pursues violators at Fishlake and Chiwaukum. J Burson held perch during closed season. Dan Tedersoff, Bulgarian alien, lacked license and possessed undersized trout. Magistrate Graham dismissed Martin Lafret’s firearms case after he failed to present consul credentials. War den Watson intensifies enforcement.
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Watson
J. Burson
Fishlake
Dan Tedersoff
Chiwaukum
Graham
Martin Lafret
Lafret
Warden Watson
Merchants to Adopt Strict Cash System After September 10
After several meetings, merchants and trades people voted to switch to cash payments only. They cited heavy losses and slow pay under credit as unsustainable and chose a phased transition to avoid hardship for customers. Many welcome the change expecting easier budgeting and better monthly balance once acclimated.
Beware Icicle Ditch Co Do Not Trust Landowners Advice
A letter warns landowners about Icicle Ditch Co settlement tactics for right of way. Deed H Mayor recalls giving rights and waiving payment but suffering $500 in damages from overflow, with no compensation from the company. He urges others to secure full payment and beware of corporate motives.
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Icicle Ditch Co
Icicle Ditch
Geo. W. Briskey
Charles Ellinger
Merritt Station Discontinued By Great Northern
Merritt station closed on the tenth of the month with a telephone operator remaining in charge. Chiwaukum to be reduced to a telephone station soon. Harrington reports full harvest plant output sold to date.
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Merritt
Great Northern Railroad
Chiwaukum
Harrington
The Echo of Leavenworth Praises Its Lead in Local Growth
The Echo touts its role in Leavenworth and the surrounding country, asserting strong reader support and a growing subscription base. It notes a contest to add one thousand new readers, with prizes held by F. E. Carlquist and awards decided by three local businessmen, all to be delivered fairly.
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Echo
Leavenworth
F. E. Carlquist
State Fish Hatchery Stocking Up On Spawn
Leavenworth hatchery manager Mr Baldridge reports busy week with three hundred thousand trout spawn from Twin Lakes and a further shipment Tuesday. Aim to move about two million spawn to Leavenworth, plus thirty gallon cans for transporting young fish to local streams. Twin Lakes spawn is cutthroat variety, prized by sportsmen and weighing one to two pounds.
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Mr. Baldridge
Leavenworth Hatchery
Twin Lakes
Lake Wenatchee
State Fish Commission
Creamery Seeks to Expand Butter Output in Leavenworth
Creamery manager Holcomb reports initial month paid ranchers over 750 for cream and served 30 customers. It produced 3250 pounds of butter sold locally with high quality. demand exceeds supply. The only hurdle is securing enough butter fat to double or triple production. Machinery can handle over four times current cream intake. adding 100 cows would find ready sale.
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Holcomb
Leavenworth
Echo subscription standings reveal top contestants
The list shows Reatha Hutchings leading with 31 000 shares followed by Laura Hardy 29 500 and Gladys Pinch 29 000 from Leavenworth. Stella Newsom of Blewett has 23 000 and Idabelle Kelley of Peshastin 22 500. Other entrants include Alice Lingley and Coyle Duncan from Leavenworth with 19 500 and 19 000 respectively. Mildred Logan and Lois Ruth, both of Leavenworth, sit with 18 500 and 16 500 while Mildred James also from Leavenworth holds 13 000. Helen Nichols Cascade 12 000 Minnie Roberts Leavenworth 10 500 Ruth Sharp Eagle Creek 5 000.
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Reatha Hutchings
Llworth
Laura Hardy
Leavenworth
Gladys Pinch
Stella Newsom
Blewett
Idabelle Kelley
Peshastin
Alice Lingley
Coyle Duncan
Mildred Logan
Lois Ruth
Mildred James
Helen Nichols
Cascade
Minnie Roberts
Ruth Sharp
Eagle Creek
City Council Meets In Regular Session
The council docket shows only minor actions with bills totaling 424.19. Mayor pro tem Woldenburg presided in Woodrow’s absence. Merchants delivery operators Wilson and Faulds contested license fees. Fourth of July committee request for 50 dollars was postponed. S. A. Potter hired as day marshal for two weeks. Fire hose purchase of 200 feet authorized through purchasing agent Wheeler.
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Woodrow
Woldenburg
Wilson & Faulds
Merchants Delivery
S. A. Potter
Wheeler
Auto Crash Near Peshastin Injures Three
An auto accident on the Wenatchee road near the Peshastin creek bridge last Friday afternoon left three occupants with narrow escapes. D L Pratt of Wenatchee, driving to Peshastin, cranked his car on the hill but brakes failed, sending the vehicle down a 75 foot embankment. Miss Irene Smith suffered slight injuries and was taken to Wenatchee for treatment.
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Peshastin Creek
Wenatchee
D. L. Pratt
Irene Smith
Great Northern moves pump repair HQ to Wenatchee
The Wenatchee World reports that the Great Northern will relocate pump repair headquarters to Wenatchee citing central location. The shift aims to better cover the main line and branches from this hub.
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Great Northern
Wenatchee
No Quarter to Be Shown to the Ladies Quartette
A Leavenworth Washington male quartet invites the Ladies Quartette to a musical contest where the audience acts as judges. Ex act time and place to be announced later. If defeated, the ladies dine with the quartet at their expense prepared by the quartet.
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Leavenworth, Wash
Washington compensation law seen lowering industrial accidents
The May report from the industrial insurance commission shows continued accident reductions since the Washington compensation law took effect. Total 51,409 accidents and $5,147,391 collected from employers over 3 years 8 months. Last month 1,112 accidents vs 1,363 in 1914 and 1,619 in 1913. first five months total 4,928 vs 6,082 in 1914 and 6,764 in 1913.
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Washington
Industrial Insurance Commission
Engineers Map Washington Grade Crossings for Safety
Three teams of an engineer and assistant drive gasoline powered speeders to map about 5000 crossings over 6000 miles for the public service commission. Maps detail road and rail lines traffic and view distance, with obstructions noted. The commission will order safety improvements and select dangerous crossings for grade separation funded jointly by rail and county authorities.
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Sistant
Washington
Public Service Commission
O E S Delegates Headed to Grand Chapter Meeting
Two automobile parties left Wednesday morning from Walla Walla for North Yakima to attend the Grand Chapter of O E S meeting. The Motteler car carried Mr and Mrs Motteler and Mr and Mrs Mohler while the Field car included Mr and Mrs R B Field Mrs D H Mayor and Miss Edna Hannibal. They planned a picnic lunch at Blewett Pass and a return Saturday afternoon. The Masonic order state meeting also meets in North Yakima then.
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North Yakima
Grand Chapter of
Mottler
Motteler
Mohler
R. B. Field
D. H. Mayor
Edna Hannibal
Blewett Pass
Ellensburg
Masonic Order
New Management for Lake Wenatchee Club House
W F Robb of Seattle takes over Lake Wenatchee Club House with Irene Gordon leasing arrangements. Opening likely Saturday June 19 with a big dance. Robb plans personal oversight to make it the leading summer resort. Boating fishing and hunting in the district attract hundreds of visitors.
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Lake Wenatchee
W. F. Robb
Seattle
Robb
Echo
Irene Gordon
Club
Foot mangled in ride theft Western man injured
Reginald Cushman 24 of Seattle was brought to Leavenworth hospital after a wheel ran over his foot while stealing a ride on No. 44 from Tye. The injury may require amputation. His accomplice Jack Kennen was with him at the incident and Coast transfer.
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Reginald Cushman
Seattle
Tye
Cushman
Leavenworth Hospital
Judah
Everett
Jack Kennen
Wenatchee District Heads List
The first estimate on the 1915 apple crop compiled by the North Pacific Fruit Distributors shows a tentative total of 12 300 cars shipped through selling organizations, placing Wenatchee as the northwest's leading apple district ahead of Yakima. The figures reflect shipments from all districts.
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North Pacific Fruit Distributors
Wenatchee
Yakima
Quartette Rivalry Sparks Secrecy Ahead of Contest
Each quartet guards plans closely for the upcoming contest. An informal leak reveals the female group has hired a coach and musical director, signaling strong preparation. The male quartet, renowned locally for organization and leadership, faces a competitive showcase in Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth
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Day
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