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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

4

Pastor Leads Prisoners in Jail Painting Job

Rev Bouck White roams Queens County Jail in overalls directing a gang of prisoners to repaint the interior. White is serving a six month sentence for interrupting services at Calvary Baptist Church. Seattle plans to join King County and add two stories to the new courthouse for municipal use at a cost of 350000 dollars.

Queens County New York Bouck White Rev. White Calvary Baptist Church Rockefellers Seattle King County

Curious and Interesting Facts From Early 20th Century News

Curiosities range from new floating schools in a Chilean province and early typewriter history to large fortunes and political hints. The note about 1,200 US Army telegraphers, wheat harvest needs, suffrage views, and a broad mix of social, technological, and political items reflects a wide snapshot of public interest.

United States Army

Prosperity Talk From President Wilson Aims to Boost Industry

President Wilson argues that business depression is widespread but less severe in the United States. He says the nation should be prosperous and that a rise in manufacturing will follow once business leaders sense better times. He blames railway offices for much of the unrest, noting political motives.

Morgan Mellen Mr. Roosevelt South America United States Europe Mexican Rio Grande Tierra del Fuego Wilson

The Colorado Strike Costs Human Lives

The strike in Colorado coal fields ongoing since September has killed 18 strikers 10 mine guards 19 mine employes 2 militiamen 3 non combatants 2 women and 12 children. The estimated loss ranges from 10 to 12 million dollars.

Colorado

The Great Inventor Edison Promotes Bee Flight Idea

Thomas A. Edison, at 70, claims the bumble bee holds the key to aviation. He notes a bee beats its wings 200 times per second and an heavier-than-air machine must mirror this. Edison also works on deriving electricity directly from coal.

Thomas A. Edison Mr. Edison

Denver Man Loses Cork Leg Stolen From Hospital

A Valued Leg story from Denver reports Harry C. Wise aged 50 was hospitalized when his cork leg was stolen. He began a humorous appeal and later used the leg as a savings bank containing eight thousand dollars in cash before it was recovered.

Harry C. Wise Denver Colo

Wheat Harvest Raiser Applicants Seek 82000 Hands

Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma wheat raisers have applied to the department of agriculture in Washington for help in securing 82,000 harvest hands. Employment lasts three to six months with daily wages from 2 to 3.50 dollars.

Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Washington

Campaigners push for Washington state constitution reform

A peoples committee campaigns for a new Washington constitution embracing a pure democracy model with up to date provisions and reforms outlined to voters.

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