Leavenworth Eyes Powder Mill and Steel Plant Ventures
M F Peake seeks to locate a new powder mill in Leavenworth to manufacture a powerful safe explosive tested by experts. The plant would cost about 20000 dollars, run 12 tons daily, employ 20 to 30 workers, and rely on water power. Discussions also cover a Denver steel venture using the Robert process with Washington Steel & Iron Co. involvement and a planned power dam and spur track for heavy machinery installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Peake
Leavenworth
W. W. McCormick
Ellensburg Wash
Peake
Front Street
Everett
Denver
Colorado
Washington Steel & Iron Co
D. E. Rowe
Spokane
Denver Company
Treasury
Robert
Great Steel Trust
Death of Uncle Will Merriam Remembrance in Wenatchee
News arrives Monday of the death of Uncle Will Merriam aged 82 in Wenatchee at his brother S G Merriam's home after a brief illness. A longtime resident since 1892 and former merchant, he was known for cheerfulness and generosity. He leaves brothers George S and Sam G Merriam and many New York relatives, with burial in Wenatchee after last Sunday’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Wenatchee
S. G. Merriam
Merriam
George S
Sam G. Merriam
New York State
Northwest
W. H. Merriam
Sound
Mr. Royal
George M. Cohan
Atkinson Brothers
Chelan County Leads Washington Horse Totals in State Report
Whitman county reports 17 749 work horses to lead Washington counties while Spokane 15 286 and Lincoln 14 077 follow. Statewide average horse value is 57 53 with total value 9 227 107. Young horses total 91 741 worth 643 044. Chelan shows 3 382 work horses 1 163 young horses 93 males valued 128 745 averaging 55 05 each. Mules worth 5 725.
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Washington
Whitman County
Spokane County
Lincoln County
State Board of Equalization
E. J. Koors
Chelan County
Great Northern to Build Road No 10 Link via Wenatchee Pateros
After a three hour conference state highway board officials from Wenatchee Okanogan county and Great Northern delegates agreed that state engineers with Great Northern engineers will assess the Wenatchee to Pateros route and cost for widths ten to twenty four feet The state will accept the company built highway using the existing No 10 right of way and set a completion deadline Governor Hay requires a contract clause specifying the time limit for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Board
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Okanogan County
Pateros
Okanogan Valley
Hay
Untrammeled Ticket Nominated in Tumwater Election
A red citizens ticket backed by Tumwater Light Water Power managers and a white ticket for municipal ownership sparked a hard fought mayoral and council race. Voter turnout was high with a rainy day and autos bringing in many ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobsen
Tumwater Light & Water Company
Frank
Little Red
Tumwater Light, Water & Power Company
Joe Massey
Denver visitor lauds Leavenworth steel plant progress
Mr D E Rowe of Denver visited the Leavenworth steel plant, spent days with general manager Rotert, and praised the progress. He examined the steel and processes, predicting Washington Steel and Iron Co. will soon rank among the great manufacturing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
D. E. Rowe
Denver
Colorado
Rowe
Rotert
Washington Steel and Iron Co
Establishment of their plant at this place most fortunate
A brief note emphasizes the plant’s establishment at the town as a highly fortunate development. It highlights expected economic benefits and community improvement tied to the new facility.
Our Kid Band Heads to Spokane for Apple Show Prize
Our Kid Band will travel to Spokane for the National Apple Show where they aim to win the $150 prize for best juvenile band. The Commercial Club committee O S Sampson E P Sharman and M A Marley arranged the trip and Miss Edna Featherstone will lead the Leavenworth booth. Prof McDaniels leads the band and expects victory. Fred Rothlisberg, brother of Mrs. W E Moore of Grangeville Idaho, is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Commercial Club
O. S. Sampson
E. P. Sharman
M. A. Marley
Edna Featherstone
Leavenworth
Fred Rothlisberg
Char E Royal to Stage Two-Night Show in Leavenworth
Leavenworth welcomes Charles E Royal and his troupe for two nights of performances. The renowned playfight artist headlines a varied program with skilled entertainers to entertain local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas E. Royal
Leavenworth
Concert at Scenic Theatre Draws Good Tuesday Audience
A Scenic Theatre concert Tuesday night drew a sizable crowd. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers with Mrs. Clifford Griggs and Mr. Hallett of Wenatchee receiving applause for the vocal portion. Miss Dudley’s violin playing was well received, making the evening worth the admission.
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Scenic Theatre
Clifford Griggs
Hallett
Wenatchee
Elocution Pupils Recital at Scenic Theatre
Mrs. Mabel Hutchings presents her elocution pupils in a novel musical recital at the Scenic Theatre on Friday evening November 18. Features include the mysterious Yama-Yama Twins and the Living Pictures. Tickets cost 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hutchings
Next Republican Convention Delegates and Calls Details
The upcoming National Republican Convention will assemble with at least 1,064 delegates, 84 more than the prior gathering. Washington will contribute 14 votes. A push seeks a special legislative session to extend the direct primary to selecting convention delegates, but approval seems unlikely.
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Washington
Consolidated Gold Mining Company Forms In Blewett Area
The Consolidated Gold Mining company formed to take over Blewett Mining and Leasing Co properties and J W McCarthy quartz claims. Officers are J T McVany president F S Ernst general manager and T L Pyle secretary treasurer. Pyle says eight men work on site and 30 000 to 40 000 worth of machinery will be added before winter. The firm will not sell stock and plans a local office upon east return.
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Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Blewett Mining and Leasing Co
J. W. McCarthy
J. T. McVany
F. S. Ernst
T. L. Pyle
Pyle
Seattle
Pittsburg
The
Echo
Water mains plan omission swayed bond vote in city
The Leavenworth Echo notes that Benton street residents lacked water and would have tipped the bond decision the other way. The piece blames the blueprint committee for omitting Benton street on the north side and urges correction if the question resurfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Echo
Benton Street
Snodgrass Shipped Thousands of Mutton Sheep in Summer
W. J. Snodgrass, acclaimed as a top mutton buyer, served as the Carstens Packing Co. Seattle buyer and shipped several thousand sheep from this point last summer. He has long operated in the trade and earned the trust of flock masters as he frequently meets with sheep growers. Bill Snodgrass is famed for his swift moves in sheep trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Snodgrass
Pike
Carstens Packing Co
Seattle
Mr. Snodgrass
Bill Snodgrass
Insurance receipts top $300000 under new law
Insurance Commissioner J. H. Shively reports that by November 1 the Insurance Department receipts exceed 300000, $16000 more than in all of 1910. The department is making a strong showing under the new law and carrying on well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shively
Insurance Department
Oak Harbor News Debuts Under H L Bowmer
The Oak Harbor News launches from Island County with H L Bowmer formerly of Mr Vernon Argus as editor. The new paper operates in a promising agricultural area and Bowmer’s first edition left a strong impression.
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Far Island County
Island County
Oak Harbor
H. L. Bowmer
Mr. Vernon Argus
Norwegian natives seek first US citizenship papers
Evan Evansen of this place and Martin A. Samuelson of Cashmere, both natives of Norway, have applied for first papers in the naturalization process. Evansen arrived in 1904 and Samuelson in the early part of last year.
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Evan Evansen
Martin A. Samuelson
Cashmere
Norway
United States
Evansen
Samuelson
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Rothert Steel Works
Ington Steel & Iron Company
Will” Merriam
Carlquist
Hamilton
Koerner
Nelson
Weigand
Davis
Campbell
Robertson
Shubert
Mitschke
Massie
Citizens
Dr. Hoxsey
L. W. Woodrow
Lin R. Hart
E. H. Fox
Chas. Anderson City Council
G. W. Hathaway
W. B. Simpson
F. T. Motteler
J. E. Shubert
Peter Sauer
J. C. Massie
E. N. Burgess
Frank E. Carlquist
Guy A. Hamilton
John Koerner
L. J. Nelson
G. W. Hoxley
Paul Weigand
E. Frank Davis
Clarence Campbell
O. B. Robertson
Washington State
Chicago
Pacific Commerce
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
S. Side
N. Side
F. E. Carlquist
J. W. Woodrow
G. A. Hamilton
L. R. Hart
Chas. Anderson
G. W. Hoxsey
P. Weigand
J. E. Schubert
E. F. Davis
A.campbell
B. Robertson
R. F. Templin
Mischke
NEW Mining Company
Consolidated Gold Mining Co
Blewett
Snodgrass
Good Insurance Report
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