Lorimer expulsion vote stains Senate amid fraud accusation
The senate’s stance that Lorimer is guilty of no expulsion worthiness draws sharp rebuke as critics argue a dark fraud taints American history. Amid this, Wenatchee plans a March 22 transportation congress to lure rail lines up the Columbia River valley to spur regional settlement and growth.
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Jim Hill
Ballinger Resigns as Secretary Amid Republican Criticism
The resignation of Secretary Ballinger ends a long controversy over his tenure. President’s patience had worn thin as Republicans viewed Ballinger’s usefulness as over with the congressional investigation closed. W. L. Fisher of Chicago succeeds him and is allied with former Chief Forester Pinchot, aiding Roosevelt era conservation aims.
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New Lawyer in Town Colonel E H Fox
Colonel E H Fox a Wenatchee attorney for months relocates to Leavenworth to practice law. A Kentuckian by birth he spent 25 years in Washington and Oregon and Aberdeen prior to Wenatchee. He earned his title in the Spanish American War and served as major in the US volunteer army and as adjutant general under Governor Rogers. He will have an office in the Smith building above Carlquist's jewelry store.
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Leavenworth
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Aberdeen
Wash
United States Volunteer Army
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Smith
Carlquist
Opera House Sunday Night Brown From Missouri Play
Leavenworth sees a top rated show as Brown From Missouri headlines at the Opera House with a strong company. Reserved seats are on sale at the post office drug store. Get seats early to ensure admission.
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Missouri
Leavenworth Opera House
Post Office
City Beautiful Club Hosts Public Reception for Library
The City Beautiful Club invites Leavenworth residents to an 8 to 10 pm reception at the opera house to support a town public library. Attendees are asked to bring a book or contribute funds to the cause. An informal musical program and free refreshments are planned with members serving as social hosts.
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Leavenworth
City Beautiful Club
Opera House
Death of Gertrude Fawcett in Peshastin
Gertrude Fawcett wife of Philip Douglas Fawcett died in Peshastin on Wednesday March 8 at 11 am. Funeral services were held at Hamilton & Son undertaking parlors and burial followed in Leavenworth cemetery. Rev. C L Barker led the service. She left behind husband two children James Edward age 6 and Alice May age 3. The family had recently moved to Peshastin. Mr Fawcett is a brother of Tacoma’s mayor.
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Peshastin
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Leavenworth
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James Edward
Alice May
Mr. Fawcett
Tacoma
Leavenworth Plans Bid for New Opera House
J. W. Elliott draws plans for a brick opera house 35 feet by 105 feet on Front Street. The building seats about 500 with a raised floor and modern orchestra chairs and includes dressing rooms in the basement, a furnace room, hot and cold water, and ample fire exits. Davis & Brown start excavation this week on the site near the Losekamp building. project cost is approximately 15000 dollars.
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Messrs
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Front Street
Losekamp
Leavenworth
Elliottt
Community church services and meetings schedule
The K of P hall hosts prayer and regular services with morning and evening preaching. Activities include Christian Endeavor led by Miss Amos, Sunday school, Junior and Epworth Leagues, and choir rehearsal. Pastor W V Davis and J E Weigle announce midweek prayer and youth group sessions. Dog poisoning fear prompts police action and citizen investigation.
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Miss Amos
W. V. Davis
J. E. Weigle
Brown From Missouri at the opera house Sunday
The show Brown From Missouri headlines at the opera house on Sunday evening March 12 with stars Close Fizer Butler Edna Raymond and Bell's management. A private orchestra and six vaudeville specialties promise a good time and the play is noted for generating famous jokes.
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Missouri
Opera House
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Bell
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