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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
2
The Alaska railroad's 35 million dollar investment is described as a seed for immense private capital, coal, tin, copper, gold and other metals, rail-linked industry, and a Pacific shipping network. The piece predicts a transformative twenty five year west coast development driven by government action and resource wealth.
New York congressman J A Goulden praised Wenatchee National Forest as a model for proper appropriations. He described the forest along the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers as vital to irrigation and fruit production, noting the Wenatchee Valley as the home of apples and cherries. The piece also mentions Tumwater Light and Water Co profits versus lighting rates.
The article defends President Wilson and his administration while praising constructive legislation. It expresses doubt over his Mexican policy and disagreement with the Philippine policy but vehemently rejects the repeal of the canal toll exemption.
The report hopes Griffith will reform Seattle police leadership, while suggesting patience before judging Mr Gill's reforms as genuine.
Eagle Creek residents report J. H. Sharpe erecting a new chicken house and others preparing hot beds. Orvel Bethel did land clearing last week. J. H. Sharpe and family hosted Sunday dinner with Ray Sharpe. John Love and Ruth Sharpe visited H. A. Anderson home. Mrs. P. W. VandeGrift has recovered enough to go out again. Martin Christensen and wife welcomed a baby boy born Sunday.
The church lists 10 o clock Bible School 11 o clock Communion Service 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 Marital Duties Rev Snowden All welcome The Ladies Aid bought a new Individual Communion Set Membership reached one hundred after three new members joined last Sunday The Rev Snowden reports the church roll stands at one hundred members.
Two Great Northern gangs with about 100 men arrived at Wilson Creek Monday to improve and extend yards trackage. The Keechelus Inn Co of Seattle received a permit to build a hotel on Lake Keechelus, planning a $100000 resort open year round with summer and winter attractions including skating and skiing along the Snoqualmie Pass route.
John Bohnsack appeared yesterday afternoon as a witness in the custody dispute involving Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howell. The case centers on authorities removing the Howell children on grounds of unsuitable guardianship and the couple's ongoing defense.
Orchard workers prune as Mrs. M. C. Courtney owns a new Ford. Charles Stage buys a team in Tacoma and ships it home. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foster move into a new home built by Stage. Wingate to become Notary Public. Wheel er at the city drug store blamed for dulling fishing spirits. J. W. Sussex and brother arrive from Abingdon Illinois with stock for dairy and hog business. Steam shovel lowers dirt to straighten the track and lengthen the passing track. Ladies hold a regular meeting at Mrs. Williams home with 40 attending and lunch served by Mrs. O Byrn Gilbert and Duncan. P. G. McClue injured at saw mill. fall caused scalp wound. transported to Leavenworth for care.
Notice invites readers to place ads for lost and found, want to buy sell rent locate or get information in the Business Paragraph Column. Rates are 10 cents a line for the first insertion and 5 cents a line thereafter with a 25 cent minimum charge.
Two small tracts of land about a mile south of town will sell on terms to suit or trade for town property that will bring a small income. Owner has not time to make land productive. To contact owner call Echo office.
A brief item notes Mrs. Leslie on the north side track and mentions 1011 ae.
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