Public Lands and Water Power Debate Draws Concerns
A circular from the Western Conservation League based in Spokane argues for federal control of water power and public land reform. The paper favors irrigation rights over power use and criticizes state dominance, urging uniform federal law to stabilize uses of rivers and mineral lands. An unrelated note mentions a citywide ordinance enforcing removal of stationary awnings to improve streets.
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Western Conservation League
League
Spokane
Chancellor Day Attacks President Over Trust Prosecutions
A Rochester New York figure aligned with Standard Oil denounces the president for pursuing trusts and warns that continued prosecutions may spark a market panic. He portrays the nation as trapped between powerful monopolies and a looming crisis, threatening ordinary citizens.
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Standard Oil University
Rochester
N. Y
Lincoln
Seeds from Government Gifts Stir Public Interest
The Echo notes two government seed consignments from Senator Jones and Congressman Miles Poindexter. The article highlights government funding for seed research, distribution of seed packages to callers, and requests for reports on results to guide further testing. It also mentions Hills family leaders and their views on living costs and conservation policy debates.
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The
Echo
Senator Jones
Miles Poindexter
the Hills
James J
Louis W
Great Northern Railway
Hill
G. N
Gifford Pinchot
East
Echo reminds delinquent subscribers to come forward
The Echo urges overdue subscribers to settle accounts without hesitation, encouraging prompt action and easing past due balances.
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Echo
Leavenworth Forms Commercial Club With Wenatchee Help
A Wednesday assembly in the opera house launched a Leavenworth Commercial Club initiative with Wenatchee leaders Dr. D. W. King Walter M. Olive Frank Reeves and Ira D. Edwards citing past Wenatchee club success. Initiation set at $10 and dues $2 monthly. 52 members pledged totaling about $520 in the treasury.
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Leavenworth
Opera House
Commercial Club
Wenatchee
D. W. King
Frank Reeves
Ira D. Edwards
Wenatchee Club
United Action
J. E. Shore
Guy A. Hamilton
L. J. Nelson
J. W. Elliott
Mr. Edwards
Olive
Mr. Reeves
Dr. McKeown
L. W. Woodrow
Mike Fitz
F. E. Carlquist
H. E. Carr
Deed H. Mayor
Reeves
Jacobsen
Walter M. Olive
O. S. Sampson
A. G. McKeown
D. H. Mayor
R. T. King
Thos. Burke
J. E. Gatherless
M. Fitz
J. A. Dorman
G. A. Daly
Cameron Squires
W. B. Simpson
D. Mackay
Thomas Nock
M. A. Marley
H. G. Krollpfeiffer
M. F. Peake
J. H. McDonald
Dr. J. E. Shore
R. E. Simons
R. H. May
J. B
City Beautiful Club organized by Leavenworth women
Nearly fifty women from Leavenworth gathered at City Hall to form the City Beautiful Club. Officers elected were Mrs L J Nelson president, Mrs D H Mayor vice president, and Mrs G A Daly secretary. The group aims to improve streets, promote a clean-up day, plant trees, remove billboards, and beautify the landscape with help from council and the community.
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Leavenworth
City Beautiful Club
L. J. Nelson
D. H
G. A. Daly
A. W. Kinghorn
J. E. Gatherless
N. Patterson
Donald Mackay
J. F. Coulson
O. S. Sampson
Pearl Bissell
F. S. Jacobsen
Florence Payne
E. A. King
A. H. Sylvester
Margaret Canby
D. H. Mayor
Leavenworth Seeks New Commercial Club Effort
J W Corcoran of Seattle urges Leavenworth merchants to back a revived commercial club to develop Chelan County west end. He notes ranchers support active organization and calls business men to fund and lead the effort with vigor.
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J. W. Corcoran
Seattle
Chelan County
Leavenworth
Echo
West End
Public fund proposal and real estate suit in Leavenworth
A local club member pledges five dollars a month for a year to a publicity fund if nineteen others contribute the same amount, aiming for one hundred dollars monthly for advertising. Separately, M. F. Peake & Son sue Max Spremberg for four hundred dollars as commission on a real estate sale.
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Leavenworth and Vicinity
M. F. Peake & Son
Max Spremberg
Jury Blames Railroad for Wellington Disaster Verdict
A coroner’s jury at Wellington concluded that the March 1 avalanche deaths—eighty eight or more—were caused by an act beyond human control and faulted railroad practices. They found trains were placed on a siding deemed safe, urged use of safer eastern sidings, cited insufficient coal for emergencies, and noted 35 low paid workers missing to safeguard passengers.
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Wellington Station
Great Northern Railway Company
Wellington
First Auto in Leavenworth Bought in Seattle
J B Adams announced from Seattle the purchase of a 35 horsepower five passenger Pullman car to arrive next week. Locals worry mountain roads affect motor travel but expect more cars as roads improve and country settles. Roadmaster Conley has recovered enough to resume duties.
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J. B. Adams
California
Hawaiian Islands
Seattle
Conley
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Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Turner
W. J. Moon
Leavenworth Gardens
Doctor Hoxsey
Ninth Street
Central Addition
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Front Street
Woodrow
Zenren
Pioneer Bindery & Printing Co
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Guy Hamilton
Stewart & Holmes
Great Northern Watch
Leavenworth Wash
A. A. Tholin
Ge Hyatt-Fowells School
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