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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
2
Town with 1200 residents lacks any crossing for two railway sides. Proposes a west depot subway or an east hill overhead for pedestrians as practical, safe, affordable solutions. Trains block streets. citizens urge court action if railway officials fail to act.
The Quincy Gazette notes Douglas County commissioners paid five dollars to each of four men who captured Ephrata bank robbers six weeks ago. It argues the reward is a stingy, improper acknowledgment and that the four men deserved no pay for a citizen duty. It also discusses Vancouver Washington considering a name change to avoid confusion with Vancouver B C and suggests Leavenworth should change its name for similar reasons.
The Chelan Leader reports new gold finds near S Fournier’s claim with a seven inch surface exposure widening to five and a half feet at seven feet depth. Rich free gold lines quartz and mica schist walls as L N Pershall and M M Kingman push development and build a residence while others drill claims. J J Sargent leaves The Echo for editorial work with Auburn Argus after years in eastern Washington journalism.
The Argus notes Auburn residents share grievances with the Northern Pacific over a railroad crossing. It argues quarantine violations caused diphtheria to spread to a logging camp and urges officers to impose deterrent penalties. Four men suffer from one transgression.
National Forest Supervisor D B Shellar visited town last Friday and praised liberal government timber and grazing policies. He noted citizens may obtain 20 worth of wood yearly for fuel by designating timber through officials. He also discussed Great Northern Railway plans for two electric power plants on the Wenatchee river and a 100 foot right of way to the Cascade tunnel.
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