Leavenworth Sues Seaman and Quigg Over Water System Contract
The city council of Leavenworth sues Seaman and Quigg in Wenatchee district court for overpayment and faulty construction on a city water system. Authorized to spend 44000, the council paid about 70000 after changes, including a river bridge over the pipe line. W. F. Whitney and Corbin Williams represent the city. The trial will illuminate questions of law and morality.
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Wenatchee
Seaman & Quigg
W. F. Whitney
Corbin & Williams
Leavenworth
Waite and Cheever Tie Knot in Wenatchee Home Ceremony
Miss Genevieve Waite and Herbert Cheever of Wenatchee wed at noon Wednesday in the home of the bride’s brother-in-law and sister 343 Kinnear Place. Rev. W H G Temple officiated in the presence of relatives and intimate friends.
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Seattle
Genevieve Waite
Herbert Cheever
Wenatchee
W. W. Reed
Innear Place
W. H. G. Temple
Cheever
Miss Rose
Leavenworth
Geo. Merriam
Candidate for Governor to Speak Here Sunday
Circulars announce Geo A Lee of Seattle as Republican candidate for governor who will address railroad workers in Leavenworth Sunday evening July 2. Lee, youngest candidate, served on the Public Service Commission under Gov Hay and is a forceful speaker. He is described as a formidable opponent if opposed. He is worth listening to.
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Geo. A. Lee
Seattle
Leavenworth
Lee
Gov
Hay
Public Service Commission
Troy Echo Sidetrack Edition recounts flood marooned passengers
The Troy Montana Echo reprints a June 23 issue noting G N flood marooned passengers along the Kootenai River for five days. It recalls a past local incident when slides and washouts blocked trains for a week, prompting a special edition souvenir distributed to travelers.
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Troy, Montana
G. N
Kootenai
Echo
Troy
Government valuation survey of Great Northern railroad property
A government surveying party spent Friday and Saturday here measuring the Great Northern railroad assets. Led by C H Reeder, the engineers conduct a nationwide valuation under a bill to aid the Federal Railroad Commission in setting fair tariffs. They inspect tracks bridges terminals and all railroad property with results to be published for public and commission use. The party continues to Peshastin on its eastward journey.
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Great Northern Railroad
la Follette
Congress
Federal Railroad Commission
C. H. Reeder
San Francisco
Peshastin
Wenatchee Plans City Birthday Celebration
Wenatchee to celebrate the nation’s birthday on the third and fourth with a giant street parade speeches music auto parade and evening dancing. Leavenworth residents plan to attend as reduced railroad and boat fares are offered for the event.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Cummins Campaign Tops Oregon Election Expense Ledger
Statements filed with the Oregon secretary of state show Senator Albert B. Cummins in the lead for primary election spending with his campaign manager at 6956 dollars while Theodore E Burton's campaign manager spent 4897 dollars. President Wilson and Charles E Hughes had no listed expenses.
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Oregon
Albert B. Cummins
Theodore E. Burton
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Mining deal seals transfer of six Red Mountain claims
John Smith known as Red eree Mountain Ole transfers six Red Mountain district claims on Chewawa river headwaters to Cameron for a $5,000 upfront payment and $100,000 total to be paid in three equal yearly installments. Assays report 20 to 305 in gold silver copper and lead. E J Tholin may share profits if deal completes. Awaiting initial payment next September.
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L. J. Nelson
Cameron
Leavenworth
E. J. Tholin
Smith
Joe Massey
Seattle Striking Longshoremen Push Open Shop Battle
Seattle’s longshoremen strike in protest of the closed shop paralyzing commerce. The movement targets non union labor and open shop principles, with Washington Employers Assn and Seattle Chamber resisting union control and demanding open competition to avert statewide economic damage.
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Seattle
Northwest
San Francisco
Ass’n
Washington
Waterfront Employers’ Organization
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Sees Labor Rally Tie to Guard Enlistments
The article describes Labor union pressure and a potential strike harming Northwest business, with Seattle National Guard mobilizing to American Lake. It notes employers keeping posts open for enlisted workers and even paying families’ salaries. Also highlights Seattle Music Festival July 12 to 16 and a saltwater natatorium bathing costume parade with judges to include Governor Lister and Mayor Gill. Conservation efforts by the State Federation of Women’s Clubs focus on parks, birds, and trees led by Worman and Pike.
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National Guard
Seattle
American Lake
Guard
Mexico
Philharmonic
Northwest
Lister
Gill
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Everett
Federation
W. S. Worman
Granville Ross Pike
North Yakima
Weeds Must Be Cut Down By July First
Notice from the City Council requires removal of all noxious weeds on premises before July first. If not cut, the city will order removal and charge the expense to the property, per City Clerk A R Brown.
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A. R. Brown
Leavenworth Butter Campaign Promotes Creamery Brand
In Leavenworth women urged to request Leavenworth Creamery butter from grocers to boost the home institution. The message promises butter that is always fresh and sweet and suggests adding the product to all orders.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth Creamery
Fight at West End Yard Leaves Man Brain Concussed
About six to eight men quarrelled and fought near the L D barns at the railroad yard. Several were cut with knives. one man Jackson was beaten, kicked, and rendered unconscious with a brain concussion. Dr A R McKeown, a doctor, reportedly issued liquor prescriptions and bottles with labels were found. Authorities said they would investigate.
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L.D. Barns
Leavenworth Hospital
Jackson
A. R. McKeown
Wescott
Switchman
Durada
Marshal Potter
A.R. McKeown
Thoro
City Council Adopts Bills Amid Quorum Shortfall
Only three members attended the Tuesday session, lines adjourned to Wednesday. Mayor Day presided as Featherstone Kugelmap Miller and Seeley appeared. Bills were approved, city hall improvements estimated at about 450 dollars filed for reference. A state bank request for ten water warrants totaling 1000 dollars was postponed.
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Featherstone
Kugelmap
Miller
Seeley
Mayor Day
Speidel
Forest supervisor meets engineer at Blewett pass road project
Forest Supervisor Sylvester led a Tuesday visit to the Blewett pass head to meet Engineer Murry overseeing the Kittitas side of the new road construction. The Satsop cheese factory produced 204,118 pounds in the past year.
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Sylvester
Blewett Pass
Murry
Kittitas
Satsop
Walker-Pipkin Wedding in Leavenworth A Quiet Ceremony
The wedding of Bessie Maree Walker to Thomas S. Pipkin was solemnized Monday at noon at the Walker home in Leavenworth with Rev. Joseph Weiss officiating. The couple planned a brief wedding trip to Seattle Vancouver and Port Angeles before returning.
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George T. Walker
Bessie Maree
Thomas S. Pipkin
Joseph Weiss
C. Warren Reid
Dates for Elections and Registration Deadlines
Dates to remember for a prior election cycle list key events including Primary Election on September 12, General Election on November 7, filing deadlines July 7 and August 12, candidacy windows July 14 to August 12, and registration book closures and openings from July 7 to October 17 with related notice about mailing lists and pamphlets.
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I. M. Howell
Are You Registered for the Fall Primary
Citizens must register to vote in the upcoming primary. City voters register at city hall with City Clerk Brown as the registration officer. Residents outside city limits register at the Tumwater Light and Water office with L. H. Hart as registration officer. Ida Ialey, formerly with Leavenworth Hospital, left for Montana to join Kansas City friends in Havre. Dr and Mrs A G McKeown host a large bridge party this Saturday evening.
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Brown
Tumwater Light & Water Office
L. H. Hart
Ida Tlaley
Leavenworth Hospital
Montana
Kansas City
Havre
A. G. McKeown
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Wilkes Company
Puget Sound
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Red Mountain District
M. K. Cameron
John Smith
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Mountain Ole
Seattle News Letter
Ernoon
Council Proceedings
Walker-Pipkin
Geo. T. Walker
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