Chelan Irregularities Reported at $4125 in Fees
Examiners report Chelan county records show unaccounted fees and unsubmitted bills totaling 4125.84 dollars. Six commissioners took extra pay, two sheriffs failed to report fees, and the county clerk owes 106 dollars. Audit cost 656.15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
State Bureau of Inspection
Bureau
Chelan County
Superior Court
L. J. Campbell
W. A.sanders
H. W. Otis
Tos. Darnell
A. Pitcher
G. B. Kinney
C. J. Trow
L. W. Mills
R. C. Webb
J. E. Ferguson
A Year After Wellington Snow Slide
The article recalls the Wellington disaster of March 1 a year ago when 100 lives were lost and 234 feet of snow covered the level. It notes train and telegraph disruptions, the Leavenworth casualty, and how the Great Northern renamed to Tye to ease travel fears. It cites snow sheds and concrete improvements that reduced later trouble in the Cascade mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Leavenworth
Great Northern Railway Company
Cascade Mountains
Newcomers Day Set for Eugene March 8
Eugene Oregon plans a Newcomers Day inviting residents who moved to the area within the past year. Organized by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Commercial Club, the event aims to help newcomers meet neighbors and settle in. The gathering is described as highly successful and could inspire other Northwest cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Ore
Commercial Club
Washington Steel Chooses Leavenworth Over Dryden
The Washington Steel and Iron Co decides to locate its proposed plant in Leavenworth. A Dryden land offer of 60 acres and stock subscriptions from Leavenworth citizens are rejected to avoid restricting future company movements. The sale price remains 75 cents a share with a two week extension starting March 1 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Washington Steel and Iron Co
Wenatchee
Dryden
Wash
Commercial Club of
Spokane
E. H. Rothert
Chinese Relief Fund appeal aids plague victims
The Seattle Commercial Club with the Red Cross urges humanitarian aid for famine and plague in China. Each two dollars saves one life and funds are deposited at Leavenworth State Bank for the Chinese Relief Fund. The Echo editor already donated two dollars to seed the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth State Bank
Seattle Commercial Club
Red Cross Society
China
The
Echo
Colonist Day Proclaimed In Oregon By Governor West
Governor West proclaims March 1 Colonist Day following a request from the Oregon Development League. Residents are urged to write to Eastern friends about Oregon’s advantages and the colonist rates valid March 10 to April 10 as railroads and business groups join the effort.
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Oregon Development League
West
Oregon
North Yakima plans blossom festival with railroad support
The North Yakima Commercial Club will host a spring blossom festival as fruit trees bloom. Officials say the event will resemble a Portland rose festival but follow its own path with local organizations cooperating and railroads aiding. The piece notes women may lack voting power yet warns against selling votes.
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North Yakima
High Line Canal Project to Start This Summer
Peshastin resident S. P. Bucher spoke of plans to begin work on the high line canal and Second Icicle Ditch once the snow melts. He recently traveled to major eastern cities, noting a common effort to boost home building and manufacturing and hinting at capital interest in the irrigation and power scheme.
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S. P. Bucher
Peshastin
Wenatchee Valley
New York
Chicago
Boston
Washington
New Orleans
Town Keen On Supporting Local Baseball Team
A town meeting last week discussed funding for a summer baseball team. Committee members W. E. Moore J. W. Elliott R. B. Field Al Meisner and H. E. Carr were appointed to survey potential financial backing from local business leaders after Leavenworth’s strong previous season.
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Leavenworth
W. E. Moore
J. W. Elliott
R. B. Field
al Meisner
H. E. Carr
Schiller Assigns Tuesday Doors of Cashmere Store Closed
H L Schiller voluntarily assigns the People’s Store in Cashmere to Spokane Dry Goods Co for creditors. Assets reportedly exceed liabilities though exact amounts are unknown. A creditors meeting has been called and court proceedings will govern the adjustment with a likely resumption of business after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Cashmere
H. L. Schiller
Spokane Dry Goods Company
Schiller
Dedication Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Dedication of the new Evangelical Lutheran St Pauls church on the North Side will be held next Sunday morning March 5 with a 10 45 opening ceremony and dedicatory address by Rev Martin Raash founder of the congregation A second service is planned for 7 30 pm with Rev Fred E Stern preaching and choir music at both services All are welcome
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Evangelical Lutheran
Smelter No Menace to Vegetation In Pe shastin
Leavenworth Echo notes Pe shastin residents fear a steel smelter harms vegetation. The writer directs readers to earlier Echo issue of October 7, 1910 for a full answer and suggests checking a file at the office for the previous discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Echo
Echo
Wenatchee Valley and Northern railway to open summer ops
The Wenatchee Valley and Northern railway plans to resume March operations after repairs start March 1. The line has partial construction, with Lake Wenatchee the planned end point, and expansion is expected to spur rapid development around the lake and White River valley as homesteads and farms expand.
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McDonald
the Echo
Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway
Lake Wenatchee
White River
Wenatchee Valley
Chewawa River
The Ranchman Drama Pleases Cashmere Audience
The Cashmere Dramatic Club presented The Ranchman at the opera house to a comfortably filled audience despite two competing attractions. The cast performed well, though waits between acts stretched the program. A local Kid Band and the special Cashmere orchestra provided entertainment before and during the show.
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Cashmere Dramatic Club
Opera House
Cashmere
Moving Picture Show
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Chelan
Seattle
Supreme Court
W. W. Payne
P. H. Wilson
State Land Commissioner
Pacific County
Stevens County
King County
Japan
Taft
United States Senate
Hay
H. L. Bowlby
State Highway Department
Bowlby
Senate
Smithson
House
Atkinson
Dryden Land Proposition
Northwest
Portland
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