Three State Conventions In A Week
Three state political conventions were held in one week with Democrats meeting in Yakima, Progressives in Seattle, and Republicans again in Yakima. Delegates were named to national conventions. platforms varied with each party endorsing or opposing policies, while Republicans and Progressives favored preparedness and reform.
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Yakima
Seattle
Hugh Wallace
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Altho
Roosevelt
Wilson
Lister
Plank
50 000 Troops on the Mexican Border
The US plans to send 8 000 more troops to the Mexican border this week, bringing total border duty to 50 000. Guardsmen from Texas New Mexico and Arizona are among the latest. Fort Wright Spokane Fort Worden Flagler and Fort Lawton Seattle units have orders to move. Vancouver Washington barracks personnel also ordered south. Tacoma cavalry militia may be called to serve. Enlistment up nationwide.
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Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Fort Wright
Spokane
Fort Worden
Flagler
Puget Sound
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Washington
Vancouver
Wash
Tacoma
Duncan and Kalles Wed in Simple Rural Ceremony
Duncan and E V Kalles united in wedlock at the bride’s parents home with Rev Moore officiating. They will reside in Leavesworth and plan a move to Alpha Washington later this fall to farm. Nearby reports note increasing crop damage from severe cold in Idaho Montana and the Yakima valley. Mrs A H Sylvester visits Spokane with Mr and Mrs W Stanley Carnes. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mullen depart for coast visits.
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Coyle Duncan
E. V. Kalles
J. A. Duncan
Rev. Moore
M. E. Church
Idaho
Montana
Yakima Valley
Wenatchee Junketing Party Heads to Okanogan Country
A Wenatchee booster group plans a five day tour starting June 5 to visit the Okanogan country. Fifteen to twenty auto loads will travel to meet residents, with intentions to bolster business ties as the upper country rapidly develops.
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Wenatchee
Okanogan
Electric Shock Fatal for G F Colprett
G F Colprett, a surveying crew member near the Cascade tunnel power line, was fatally burned when a steel tape contacted a 16,000 volt transmission wire. He stood on a rail ground as the tape was hoisted, suffering burns to both arms and his leg. Disabled near the G N power plant, he had told doctors his Portland home and mother status. his body was shipped to Portland after the accident last Friday just before noon.
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Cascade Tunnel
Hoxsey
Farewell Party for Mrs Green Before Yakima Move
Mrs. F T Motteler Mrs E Mohler and Mrs J D Wheeler host a Kensington afternoon at Mrs Motteler home. Guest of honor Mrs E M Green departs soon for Yakima to establish a new home. Mrs Green belongs to O E S and invitations go to that order and other friends.
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F. T. Motteler
E. Mohler
J. D. Wheeler
Kensington
Motteler
E. M. Green
Yakima
Green
Che lan County Auto Licenses Rise to 892 This Year
Che lan County issued 892 automobile licenses to residents so far this year, nearly 100 more than in 1915. Last year 813 tags were issued, with many to Douglas County residents. Under the new system licenses are credited to the applicant’s county of residence regardless of where issued.
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Chelan County
Douglas County
Elks Ball Draws Attendees From Leavenworth
A jolly crowd traveled to Wenatchee last Saturday evening for an Elks affair in the county seat. Listed from Leavenworth are Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hamilton, Mr. Stirling, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Jacobsen, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Jackson, Miss McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tegtmeier, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Heidrich, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Starks, Miss Harr and Miss Lulu Dahl.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
L. O. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Stirling
F. S. Jacobsen
Patrick Jackson
McLean
Ross Irwin
C. A. Campbell
W. A. Tegtmeier
A. W. Heidrich
Hal Starks
Harr
Lulu Dahl
A. R. Brown
A. R. McKeown
E. K. Barnum
Harry Krollpfeiffer
P. A. Snyder
G. T. Stirling
J. B. Adams
W. W. Wilder
Frank Carlquist
Geo. Gardner
C. A. Hayden
Advertised Letters Remain Uncalled at Local Post Office
Letters bearing the names Mrs. Herbert Davis A. R. Mayea B. Davis C. O. Firaman and Edith Davis remain uncalled for at the post office. When calling for any of this mail please say advertised. Guy A. Hamilton, P. M.
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Herbert Davis
A. R. Mayea
B. Davis
C. O. Firaman
Edith Davis
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
Furniture ad and note on J. B. Adams visit
If you need furniture see the K. and V. B. Hdw. Co. Phone 41. J. B. Adams spent the fore part of this week at the county seat.
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J. B. Adams
City Council Awards Contracts and Sets Reward Rule
At the Tuesday meeting the council approved bills of 498.30 and allowed the city jail finishing work. Wm Moon won a culvert contract to resolve west end drainage. Dr A R McKeown received a permit for a brick building on Front street and was authorized to replace the front walk with cinder then cap with cement. A new incentive policy offers 50 percent of fines or a minimum 50 reward for liquor or gambling convictions in Leavenworth.
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Snyder
Woldenburg
Wm. Moon
A. R. McKeown
Front Street
Leavenworth
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Hartman
A large unannounced gathering at J F Hartman’s home on Saturday May 6 celebrates Mrs Hartman’s birthday. Guests bring lunch and share souvenirs. Attendees include Mr and Mrs A B Wescott Lin Hart J Ruth G Zachow H Kringle H B Ellison J White S C Richards W F Bickel Applegate H Baldridge G Ouren J McKinzie Marion Ouren Georgia Doty H Wall Elsie Meier Alta Castleberry John Castleberry D Lancefield Floyd Williams Charles Hathaway Alonzo Hartman and other family and friends.
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J. F. Hartman
Hartman
A. B. Wescott
Lin Hart
J. Ruth
G. Zachow
Georgia Doty
H. Wall
Elsie Meier
Alta Castleberry
Messrs
John Castleberry
D. Lancefield
Floyd Williams
Charles Hathaway
Alonzo Hartman
Auto collision injures Mrs. McDaniel near river bridge
Yesterday afternoon on the south side of the river near the bridge a buggy carrying Mrs. James McDaniel was struck by an auto owned by J. L. Arbogast of Peshastin. Mrs. McDaniel was taken to Leavenworth Hospital with bruises and shock but not seriously hurt. she then went to her daughter Mrs. Geo Westcot’s home. The auto, said to be full of children and driven by a young girl, swerved off the road, breaking the buggy in two.
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James McDaniel
J. L. Arbogast
Peshastin
Geo. Westcot
W. J. Hoy & Co. Expands Snow Shed Construction
W. J. Hoy & Co. advances snow shed work between Leavenworth and the Cascade summit with three camps from town to Drury seven miles up the canyon. A Merritt material yard will supply components and crews survey the route. George Hoxsey and Gabe Rawlins join the surveying team as workers eagerly await full construction.
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Leavenworth
Cascade Mountains
Town
Drury
Merritt
George Hoxsey
Gabe Rawlins
New Private Hospital On East Front Street
Work on the new brick hospital adjoining the Scenic Theater began this week. Excavation for a furnace room is complete and concrete wall forms are in place. The 42 by 45 foot building can be expanded, will include a large operating room, office, lavatory and baths, wards and four private rooms, with rapid completion planned.
Frost Damage in Upper Valley Light
Mr and Mrs M W Starks in Leavenworth report frost over the first three nights of the week not causing serious harm to Upper Wenatchee orchards. Other longtime growers including Guy Stage and J Fred Wright express similar views noting little to no damage to apple trees though a possible effect on a few domestic cherry trees.
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M. W. Starks
Leavenworth
Starks
Wenatchee Valley
Guy Stage
Peshastin
J. Fred Wright
Wright & Day Ranch
Seattle
Fourteen Irish Rebels Executed and Sentences Handed Down
The English government has executed fourteen ring leaders of the Irish rebellion. Six were sentenced to hard labor and seventy three to penal servitude. A woman leader received imprisonment. Mood in England and Ireland suggests no further executions will occur. Also mentioned are garden seed sales promotions and legal talks in Wenatchee with Col. Fox. Spokane and Walla Walla reported a snowy Wednesday, claimed as the latest on record.
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England
Ireland
Closing Exercises at Leavenworth School Tonight
The 1916 term ends this evening at Scenic Theater with a program featuring Junior and Senior performances. Graduates named include Roswell McNett Donald McIntosh Max Andresen Carl Andresen Scott Williams Mable Reeves Genevieve Fitzpatrick Gladys West May Hauck Marjorie Horn Marian Ouren Emma Schneider.
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Scenic Theater
Donald McIntosh
Fairyland
Waneg Gladys West
Genevieve Fitzpatrick
Wellington Pegg
Goodnight
Roswell McNett
Max Andresen
Carl Andresen
Scott Williams
Mable Reeves
Gladys West
May Hauck
Marjorie Horn
Marian Ouren
Emma Schneider
Bridge Luncheon and Prize Winners Hostess List
Mrs. R. B. Field and Mrs. W. A. Tegtmeier hosted a one o clock bridge luncheon for 28 at Mrs. Field home. Seven tables featured May baskets and spring flowers. Mrs. Royal McKeown won first prize. Mrs. Irwin cut prize. Attendees included Mrs. L. O. Taylor Mrs. A. G. McKeown Mrs. J. S. Judah Mrs. B. C. Rutherford and many others.
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R. B. Field
W. A. Tegtmeier
Thomas Culross Mine Prospects In Alaska Highlight Leavenworth Interest
H H Cowley of Seattle representing Thomas Culross Mining Co visited Leavenworth this week to report that Cul ross Island Alaska property shows potential for a paying mine soon as equipment begins installation. Locals recall M G Thomas as a Leavenworth resident and discoverer of the claim and note a sizable stock block here. State road camps report dry law reducing honor convict labor, signaling a shift to free labor for road work by midsummer. Col Godding passed through Leavenworth en route to Wenatchee from his Manaznola ranch in Wenatchee Park country.
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H. H. Cowley
Seattle
Thomas-Culross Mining Co
Culross Island
Alaska
Leavenworth
M. G. Thomas
Col. Godding
Wenatchee
Manaznola Ranch
Wenatchee Park Country
Fairfield mother visits daughter and family in town
Mrs. Alex Servis of Fairfield Washington arrived yesterday for a visit to her daughter Mrs. R. E. Simons and family.
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Alex. Servis
Fairfield
Wash
R. E. Simons
State and regional industry shifts span new schools to lumber boom
Centralia Vader voters approve bonds for a new schoolhouse while Seattle reports wage increases for shingle weavers. North Yakima opens Cowiche creamery. Vancouver sees new creamery by Propstra Bros. and a prune crop outlook. Wenatchee investors pay 95000 for orchard land near Lake Chelan. two large wooden lumber carrying steamers near Seattle valued at about 300000 each. Portland plans equity in county building costs and jitneys routed to reach distant areas.
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Seattle
North Yakima
Cowiche
Vancouver
Propstra Bros
Ridgefield
Wenatchee
Illinois
Lake Chelan
Eastern Capital
Railroad Rumblings from the Northwest Rail Crew
Conductor Ole Hanson left Wednesday for Ilo Idaho for a short family visit. Conductor Dan Stull spends a few days in Spokane. J H O Neill and W R Smith and F D Kelsey were at the terminal yesterday. Newell and wife returned from the Coast. G B Kinney arrived from Seattle after a Northbound train. He has years in retail mercantile work on the Sound and formerly from Peshastin where he also worked as county commissioner.
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Ole Hanson
Ilo, Idaho
Dan Stull
Spokane
J. H. O’neill
W. R. Smith
Cascade Division
F. D. Kelsey
G. B. Kinney
Seattle
Sound
Peshastin
Veterinary Remedies Arrive at Wheeler's Drug Store
A full line of Dr. A. C. Daniels Veterinary Remedies has just been received at Wheeler's Drug Store. Mrs. Hugo Kringle departed this week for Seattle to visit friends.
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Hugo Kringle
Seattle
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Duncan
Kalles
A. H. Sylvester
W. Stanley Carnes
Thos. Mullen
G.F. Colprett
G. N
Elks’ Ball
Ansco
Koerner’s
W. J. Hoy & Co
East Front Street
Upper Valley
Mottelers
Judge Griffith
H. B. Smith
Col. Fox
Walla Walla
Leavenworth School
Grad
Uates
Thomas-Culross
State Industrial News
Centralia—Vader
Kennewick
Colville
Wells Fargo
Springdale
Oregon Packing Co
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Clark County
Hoquiam—Gray’s Harbor Door Co
Woodlawn
Portland
Oregon
Conauctor Newell and Wife
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