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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
6
A historical analysis explains torpedo ranges from 1000 to 4000 yards, speeds up to 40 knots at close range, and the design details of warheads propulsion and guidance. It highlights gyroscope control, dual screws for stability, balance chambers, and a torpedo director for aimed firing.
Leland F. Farmer a Seattle stowaway on the Admiral Evans was found in the lower hold eight days without food or water. He was wedged head downward between hay bales but will recover. Authorities note Alaska work opportunities for draftsmen at Ship Creek Cook Inlet. Cork leg misused as life saver nearly cost Rowen Kelley his life in Cleveland as he drifted from a pier. Casually, Commander Kelly of the Dorothea pulled him from the lake.
Wenatchee Park residents report visits by J A Beckwith H A Beckwith and family Mary and Martha Rupel Reta Burgess and Ben and Joe Nichols. A house fire at Wm Sattler's home started from a defective flue. neighbors extend sympathy. The Wenatchee Park Land & Irrigation Co hired Frank Pobst to slash 400 acres. crops in good condition after recent rains.
The Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 9:45 a m and preaching at 10:45 a m led by Rev F E Stern.
Peshastin residents report Ed Bedel left Tuesday night for Ohio with intentions to stay but locals doubt a long stay, speculating a wife may be involved. J D Day also left for Seattle earlier in the week while a new community church awaits completion and a meeting house. Geo Caldwell killed a rattlesnake near town last Monday and M W Stark sold his Ford for a 1915 model. The Kryitsu Club hosted spouses at Luttrell home with lanterns, games, and music.
Seattle mining expert Karl Kleinschmidt says he may have uncovered a deposit of pitchblende uranium corundum and sapphire near Leavenworth in the Cascade range. H B Smith of Merritt found the body last fall and samples were shown. six men are employed with potential expansion. Nearby Mt Lassen eruption draws observers.
Under a 1915 order of sale the Chelan County Superior Court will auction two parcels in the northwest quarter of section 3 township 23 north range 19 east Wenatchee rights under the Wenatchee Canal contract. Sheriff Charles Kenyon will conduct the public auction at ten o clock AM on June 6 1915 at the Wenatchee courthouse front door.
Principal speaker at the biennial executive council meeting in Portland on June 2 is Mrs. James Cowan Wilson of Wenatchee. Her address titled A General View. Mrs. Wilson leads Washington Civics Committee and recalls addressing Leavenworth Kumlux Club last fall. May 14 meeting featured Mrs. A G McKeown. New president A H Sylvester named to arrange next year's study. Kumlux Club meets today with Mrs. Carne and will close the year with a June picnic. National Federation of Club Women includes forty eight state federations and the Alaska federation with about two million members.
The Washington State Federation meets in Spokane this June with many club leaders attending. National president Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker from Austin Texas and Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago are among the expected guests. Geo L Gardner via J B Adams agency purchased a new Dodge Bros auto, a leading model introduced this year.
Congregational Church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a united memorial service at 11 a.m. Judge Martin of Wenatchee delivers the address. Evening service at 8 p.m. on the topic Parental Obligations. Attractive music. all welcome. Echo office offers one third off printing.
Army orders promote a young woman Alexandra Lagerev to lieutenant alongside sixteen other Don Cossack families. She fought with male relatives since the war began. She was once prisoner after eight relatives died, escaped by killing her guard, and led a reconnoitering party that captured eighteen uhlans.
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