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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
4
The Leavenworth Echo is issued every Friday and mailed as second class matter from Leavenworth Washington. Subscriptions cost 2.50 dollars per year in advance and all communications should be addressed to The Leavenworth Echo.
Editor notes public mood toward milk and near beer politicians shifts as a new use for corncobs emerges to produce rubber and resin products, signaling a potential pivot in domestic industry.
Mrs Asquith questions whether American plumber service is superior to British and wonders if she ascertains the relative cost.
A Seattle discussion grows over houseboats as residents argue whether water-dwelling freemen should be denied homes. The issue centers on access to livable space and city policies governing the harbor and waterfront housing.
Samuel Gompers has again been elected president of the American Federation of Labor. This grand old man stands like a mountain undaunted by attack from within or without the ranks of labor.
The secretary of war denounces Congress as at its lowest ebb and calls for revision of the Volstead act. He declares for war and urges more vigorous-minded politicians to push leadership.
A San Francisco gathering this week named A rendezvous of faith honored the Disabled American Veterans. Speakers praised veterans who were maimed or returned unscathed, urging the country to never forget their sacrifices and recognize their service as part of American manhood and womanhood.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the price paid for liberty and its role in preserving American freedoms. The text hints at a connection between sacrifice and enduring liberty without detailing specific events, dates, or persons.
Washington's rowing team finished second in the intercollegiate race at Poughkeepsie while Annapolis Navy took first, a notable achievement for the West Coast program.
The governor of Illinois is cleared of embezzlement charges. His wife suffers apoplexy and dies amid the postverdict excitement, described as a victim of political conspirators.
A British expedition to Mount Everest resolves to cease further attempts this time. The statement hints at the enduring mysteries of human endurance amid the everlasting snows.
After a nine week trial Gov. Small of Illinois was found not guilty by a jury of twelve. The decision reassures citizens that officials who steal will not remain in power and that government remains in safe hands.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson was shot on the 22nd as British imperial staff chief. Dr. Walter Rathenau, German foreign minister, was killed Saturday. The killings, though meant to help their causes, hinder progress for both nations.
Frank Farrington, president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois, urges coal miners to guard against disorder and obey union and civil law. He calls on members to heed sober-thinking advice within local unions and notes past labor tensions where prudent members felt frustrated.
Washington correspondent reports Secretary Hoover aims to settle the coal strike within two weeks. His earlier agreement to a roughly one dollar per ton ceiling over wartime prices drew public scrutiny as observers await the proposed settlement.
Massachusetts Senator Walsh denounces meat tariff provisions in the new bill as raising living costs by 379.5 million dollars annually. He argues the burden would enrich the meat trust, whose influence pervades the industry nationwide.
The Live Hook notes an ad in the Leavenworth Echo that promotes trips to local beauty spots with minimal sales talk. Last week’s spot described Trip No 12 and urged readers to buy auto supplies here to ensure future visits.
The Wenatchee World denounces the certificate of necessity as indefensible arguing highways must be open to all travelers and vehicles. It warns that allowing the law will curb individual driving and stifle competition by favoring monopolies over fair service for the masses.
The Herrin Illinois massacre during a coal strike prompts calls for full punishment of all guilty parties including operators who hired strikebreakers and the attackers who killed workers. Critics urge state or federal intervention to ensure justice and deportation of any surviving guilty aliens.
Department of Licenses reports the one cent per gallon gasoline tax brought in more than $875,000 in the first year with May and July August showing strong gains. By April 1 total receipts likely exceed $1,700,000 and the biennium could yield at least $900,000 annually per cent of tax. Road improvements and paved highways may push annual revenues toward $1,000,000.
Grace Denny of the University of Washington explains rust on white cotton or linen can be removed by repeated treatment. She advises placing the stained area over boiling water and squeezing lemon juice then rinsing, or sprinkling with salt and lemon juice and sun drying, repeating as needed.
Jack Cooke left Red Mountain early this week and rode No. 1 to Seattle on Wednesday. Mrs. Daniels came from Winton to visit friends and attend the Stars session that evening. Mrs. Frank Fromm and her young son went to Seattle Wednesday for the illness of Mrs. Fromm's sister Mrs FE Andrews, not expected to live. Mrs. Cahill had gone over earlier.
City council enacts ordinance amending Section VIII of Ordinance 195 defining domestic service and tiered monthly rates for water use. Fixed minimums apply. metered option available. sprinkling rates take effect May 1 1921. Section XV outlines vacancy notices and discontinuation rules for water service.
The passage outlines a bill requiring payment of arrearages before service restoration. A fifty cent charge applies for turning the water off and on. It notes first reading on June 13, 1922, Council passage June 27, 1922, and mayoral approval June 27, 1929, signed by Mayor Anthony Blomke and City Clerk B. G. Gowing.
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