Lamping bill defeated in state senate dispute over veteran relief
The Lamping bill to give soldiers $10 monthly was killed in the Washington state senate at Olympia. A substitute would allocate $5 million for rewards to returned soldiers funded by a $10 poll tax on males 21 to 40. Debates split along principle and fairness with supporters urging aid and opponents warning of indiscriminate payments.
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Lamping
State Senate
Olympia
Appropriations Committee
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Magnus G. Thomle
Snohomish County
Loomis
Gray’s Harbor
Rockwell
King
Coman
Spokane
Cox
Walla Walla
Flanders’ Field
Ferryman
Chelan
Wenatchee
Senate
Kuykendall
Garfield
Boston
Massachusetts
13 Cent Light Rate Upheld by P S Commission
The Public Service Commission confirms the 13 cent light rate in effect since November 1, 1918 after reviewing Tumwater Light & Water Co tariff filings. The commission notes Burden of proof rests with challengers to show rates are unfair and cites a related Everett Gas Company case. Also mentions forestry work discussions in Wenatchee and that Yakima reports higher sheep shearer prices.
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Public Service Commission
State of Washington
Leavenworth
Gowing
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Olympia
Wash
E. G. Gowing
Tumwater Light & Water Company
Ridley
Everett Gas Company
Public Service Commission of Washington
Thurston County
Commission
E. F. Blaine
Washington Auto License Schedule Sets Rates by Weight
The state auto license department releases a weight based tax schedule for automobiles and motorcycles. Rates apply to private use cars, motor trucks and trailers with detailed per hundredweight charges and passenger capacity fees. Changes include weight limits for trucks and logging loads and penalties for unlisted car models.
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Washington
Scribner
Secretary of State
State Auto License Department
Yakima Growers Plan Pool for Boxes and Paper
Yakima fruit growers move to form a pool to handle all orders for apple boxes and box paper for valley orchardists next year. They estimate over 6 million boxes used annually worth more than $1 million. Led by buyers, Wenatchee talks aim to set a standard price for the season as disputes over mildew and poor seasoning of last fall’s box lumber prompt demand for better grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wenatchee
Army Preference in Public Employment Act Passed in Washington
The Washington legislature enacts House Bill No. 5 to reserve public sector jobs for honorably discharged U S soldiers sailors and widows and for veterans of the Spanish American war Philippine insurrection and World War I allies with preference in appointments. A concurrent resolution instructs county auditors and city clerks to distribute copies of the act and resolutions to inform officials overseeing public contracts.
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House
United States
State of Washington
Remington & Ballinger
Washington
State of
Germany
Propaganda Claims Tie Ten Million to Bolshevik Efforts
An editorial warns that ten million dollars is sent to swell Bolshevik influence reaching about ten million people. It labels Chicago New York and Seattle as main hubs and attacks propaganda funded by those seeking profit. The piece denounces Bolshevism as sewering the nation and urges readers to beware sympathetic publications.
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Chicago
New York
Seattle
Lenine
Trotsky
Russia
Leavenworth Service Club Plans and Reports Meeting
The Leavenworth Service Club met in the Methodist church basement with about fifty attendees. President Sylvester and Secretary Springer led a session approving a constitution and a $1 membership, plus committee appointments for a school grounds building, rest room, boy scouts, camping site, and street improvements. A lunch followed. Also noted is a Spokane river drainage project in Coeur d’Alene Idaho with a $100,000 budget and appointed local assessors.
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Service Club
Methodist Church
Sylvester
Springer
J. H. Osborn
Messrs
C. K. Couchman
M. Rumohr
A. G. McKeown
Morton
Holloway
Rev. Morton
B. C. Rutherford
P. A. Snyder
Sam Daly
J. A. Hearst
W. T. van Brocklin
W. L. Hale
L. F. Brender
Civic Club
Spokane
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Fred E. Wannacott
Kootenai County
Coeur d’Alene Valley
C. R. Reynolds
Benewah County
St. Joe Valley
L. T. Jesseph
United States Department of Agriculture
Seattle to Buy Car Lines Under Municipal Purchase
Seattle moves to buy the Puget Sound Traction Co lines and plants after the state supreme court approved a 25 million dollar bond issue. Mayor Ole Hanson said Seattle will become the largest municipal utility owner in America and likely take over the lines within a month, financed from their earnings.
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State Supreme Court
Seattle
Ole Hanson
Puget Sound Traction Co
Hanson
America
Yakima Club Pushes Plan for Mt Adams National Park
The Yakima commercial club launches a campaign to establish a new national park encompassing Mt Adams and surrounding areas. Local leaders urge federal action to protect the landscape and promote regional tourism.
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Yakima
Washington Grows 546 Miles of Good Roads
A report notes Washington state now has 546 miles of good roads improving travel and commerce. The tally reflects ongoing road-building efforts and better transportation infrastructure across counties.
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State of
Washington
Leavenworth Soldier Thanks Echo Readers From France
Carl Anderson of Chaumont France writes from the front to thank Leavenworth readers. He notes fourteen months of service, shell fire last year, and says his turn to return is near while he trains at the Band master's Musician's school in Chaumont on bassoon with French instructors.
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Chaumont
France
The
Echo
Leavenworth
O.K
Chanumont
Tam
Mus
Carl Anderson
U.S. Inf
A.F.F
Discharged Soldiers in Leavenworth Eligible for $60 Bonus
All discharged soldiers and sailors in Leavenworth who have never received the $60 bonus must file a payment request with the Zone director at Washington, D C. Discharge papers should be sent to Washington and filed with the county auditor to protect against loss. Officials say the money will be sent to eligible men as fast as possible.
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Leavenworth
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gellatly cull apple bill killed in Senate Tuesday
The Gellatly cull apple bill house bill No. 31 was killed in the Senate Tuesday after a Monday hearing where the committee postponement was recommended. The measure faced strong opposition from fruit growers who warned of risks to a key state industry. Iverson of Kitsap gave notice to reconsider the bill.
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Senate
Friends
Iverson
Kitsap
Palouse Corporation Authorized to Consolidate Orchard Properties
The Palouse Corporation with authorized capital of 1,250,000 is approved to consolidate the orchard holdings of the Commercial Orchard Company of Washington and Meadow Lake Orchard Company. The combined 1,700 acres of bearing orchards lie in the Fairfield Waverly and Meadow Lake districts under one ownership.
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Palouse Corporation
Commercial Orchard Company of
Washington
Meadow Lake Orchard Company
Fairfield
Waverly
Meadow Lake
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Metcalf
Pierce
Tacoma
Britain
P.S. Commission
A. J. Buck
Portland Forestry Office
Wenatchee National Forest
Sheep Shearers Union
Auburn
Chalmers
Chandler
Dodge
Hudson Astreren
Hupmobile
Lexington Peseedatarendess
Liberty
Marmon
Maxwell
Mitchell
Nash
National
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Overland Oat Eensecese
Yakima Growers Combine
Leavenworth Service Club
Boy Scouts
Chaumont, France
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