New Haven Rail Disclosures Stir Debate on Government Ownership
The editorial argues for government ownership of railroads citing New Haven disclosures. It recalls Mr. Morg an’s influence and Mellen’s New Haven presidency, noting waterd stock, charitable gifts, and art acquisitions in New York as possible self serving ventures, ending with a cautionary tale of Hans Duncker.
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Mr. Mellen
New Haven
Mr. Morgan
New
Northern Pacific
City of
New York
Germany
Hans Duncker
America
Town considers license fee to block external plumbers
At Tuesday council, a proposal urged a $100 plumber license to curb outside workers. Advocates argued locals should protect profits and limit competition, while critics warned such protection could abuse power and exclude other trades from town. The editorial questions the motive and broader impact of protectionism.
Leavenworth’s Surprising Growth Boosts Housing Demand
The Leavenworth area shows substantial growth with many new residences under construction and more planned. Excluding the Masonic hall and fish hatchery, projects indicate rising demand for better housing and amenities like basements water systems and baths, even in a quiet off year.
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Masonic Hall
Fish Hatchery
Leavenworth
Purse Strings Dictate Spending Etiquette in Society
Report notes that prudent money management governs how households spend. The line purse strings guides consumer behavior and status, shaping purchases, travel, and entertainment choices among affluent circles.
Scraps From the Junk Heap Warns of Arguing Bedrock Beliefs
The piece critiques arguing to win a point and labeling others as wrong or queer. It warns self righteous certainty breeds conflict and notes the danger of careless camp fires in dry forests. It recalls past fires and urges caution to prevent new blazes.
Coal Production Rebounds in Washington for 1913
Washington coal output rose for the first time in three years, totaling 3,877,891 short tons worth 9,243,137 dollars. The gain over 1912 was 516,959 tons and about 15 percent in value, though 1910 remains the peak at 3,611,899 tons. The 1913 average value per ton was 2.38 dollars.
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Washington
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
State Geological Survey of
Adler i ka touted by Leavenworth drugstore
Local advertisement touts Adler i ka a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy claimed to cure appendicitis and cleanse both upper and lower bowels. The ad from City Drug Store states it relieves sour stomach gas and constipation almost immediately and promotes the Leavenworth agency.
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Leavenworth
Adler-ika
City Drug Store
Adv
Elks Attend Wenatchee Lodge Smoker by Auto
A group of local Elks headed to Wenatchee on Tuesday afternoon for a lodge smoker in the evening. The party included O. S. Sampson P. E. Galloway A Brown Dr Elmer S A Burce M A Marley F C Riggs W W Wilder C Norberg J T Mac Donald E Bigelow C B O Larey Ed Tholin and S A Potter, traveling by auto through the valley.
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Wenatchee
O. S. Sampson
P. E. Galloway
A. Brown
Dr. Elmer
S. A. Burce
M. A. Marley
F. C. Riggs
W. W. Wilder
C. Norberg
J. T. MacDonald
E. Bigelow
C. B. O’larey
Ed Tholin
S. A. Potter
Petitions Establish Herd District No 1 in Chelan County
In Chelan County Washington the County Commissioners approve the establishment of Herd District No 1 after a May 5 1914 hearing. The order defines boundaries from Section 1 Township 24 N Range 17 EWM and runs via Icicle Creek to Section 1, with publication in the Leavenworth Echo for four consecutive weeks. The county auditor is directed to record the order and it takes effect after publication.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Chelan County
State of Washington
E. H. Fox
L. J. Nelson
Towit
E. W.M
Cascade Orchards
Icicle Creek
Leavenworth
Maxwell Auto Merits Honest Inquiry Before Purchase
Thinking of an Auto The Maxwell has merits you should investigate before placing your order See or write Wm Stage Peshastin Information costs nothing Have you anything to sell or trade An Echo ad will do the work Indigestion Cant Eat No Appetite Electric Bitters boosts appetite cures indigestion and liver kidney stomach troubles Mr T D Peebles benefited Get a bottle today 50c and 1 00 at your Druggist
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Maxwell
Echo
T. D. Peeble
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Julian Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
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Thelma Stanley
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Fernstrom Bros
Wm. Stage
Peshastin
Mutual Mercantile Co
E. M. Gillette
Matt Hickey
T. W.cowan
Board of County Commissioners
D. N. Gellatly
Hotel Barclay
Gowings
West Benton Street
J. F. Pratt
City
Geo. Liverly
Wenatchee Lake
Telma
Hamilton & Peake
Varney Addition
J. E. Gatherless
H. G. Krolpfeiffer
Charles Eckhardt
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
Postoffice
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