Post Office Opens in New Quarters in Leavenworth
The Leavenworth post office moved into new quarters on Columbus Day, offering 636 boxes, Yale locks, and ample lobby space. The changeover caused initial delays as clerks learned box locations and reissued keys, but patrons remained supportive of the updated facility with improved mail service and windows for stamp, general delivery, and money orders.
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Leavenworth
Hamilton
Louise David
Minnie Sauer
Former Hobo Ole Olsen Commits Suicide in Index Jail
Frank Olsen known as Ole the Hobo on the Great Northern line between Seattle and Spokane ends his life in the Index town jail by hanging from cell bars with his belt. Marshal Handy found him about 11 pm after an evening of sobriety efforts. Dr. O R Voss confirmed death. Deputy Coroner Bakeman ordered the body sent to Monroe for relatives.
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Frank Olsen
Great Northern
Seattle
Spokane
Ole
Marshall Handy
Index
Marshal Handy
O. R. Voss
Peshastin Man Plans Suit Against Great Northern Railway
Henry Thomasson of Peshastin intends to sue the Great Northern Railway Co for 2500 damages after being ejected from the depot waiting room by night watchman E P Savage on October 8. Thomasson says he was assaulted and humiliated, with witness George Hathaway likely to testify. Savage pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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Great Northern Railway Co
Henry Thomasson
Peshastin
Mr. Thomasson
Nelson & Pearson
Great Northern
E. P. Savage
Mr. Savage
Everett
Savage
Thomasson
Potter
George Hathaway
Death of Washington Pioneer John Siverly
John Siverly, a pioneer who came from Pennsylvania when Washington was a territory, died at his son George Siverly’s home in the White River valley Wednesday at 10 p m aged 80. He recently moved to North Yakima for burial remains and had arrived last summer seeking improvement and to visit his two sons in the valley. The death was caused by a paralysis stroke suffered earlier in the week.
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John Siverly
George Siverly
White River Valley
Siverly
Washington
Pennsylvania
North Yakima
Olympia Banker Charged With Embezzling 36550
W D Hayes cashier of the Olympia Bank and Trust Co faces embezzlement charges in Thurston county superior court for diverting 36550 of bank funds. The sum came from capital stock shares and he allegedly borrowed from the United States National Bank at Centralia to cover payments. Seeley finishes Leavenworth Hospital heating plant installation bringing heat and hot water to all rooms.
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W. D. Hayes
Olympia Bank and Trust Co
Centralia
Leavenworth
Superior Court
Thurston County
Hayes
United States National Bank
Seeley
Leavenworth Hospital
Blewett Route Favored Over Clockum Road
Jack Seaman of Wenatchee, a member of Quigg & Seaman, reports from a trip to Lake Keechelus that the Blewett road is the better state road route. He cites eight hours Wenatchee to Keechelus, smoother ascent, lower summit altitude of 4071 feet, water along the Blewett path, and easier climb than Clockum.
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Chelus
Wenatchee
Seaman
Lake Keechelus
Peshastin
Easton
Blewett
Clockum
716 Opportunities in State of Washington
A Washington booklet from the Bureau of Statistics and Immigration lists 716 opportunities for new industries in rural areas, including 387 manufacturing plants and varied requests from 257 towns. The entries cover fruit canneries percent, creameries, lumber mills, mills, mercantile establishments, hotels, newspapers, banks and more with bonuses offered for some ventures. Copies available from the Bureau in Olympia.
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of Washington
Olympia
Bureau of Statistics and Immigration
Bureau
United States
Berlin
Skykomish
Sequim
Young Men’s Christian Association
Starbuck
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Birthday surprise for Mrs McKenzie at Firemen's hall
Friends gathered at the Firemen's Hall on Monday evening to surprise Mrs. John McKenzie at her home. A luncheon followed a night of dancing and card games with many presents and a list of attendees including the Fernstroms, McNutts, Ruths, Mc Daniels, Wescotts, Richards, Hartmans, Ellisons, Faulds, Borlands, Meath, and several others.
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John McKenzie
McKenzie
Fernstrom
H. McNutt
J. C. Ruth
Work on Scenic Highway Progress Across Chelan and King Counties
County Engineer Fred Warren reports ongoing work on the Cascade Scenic Highway. Chelan County has about twenty miles to build with five miles completed at an estimated cost not exceeding 20 thousand dollars. King County employs 250 workers clearing and grading 18 to 20 miles, aiming to keep a winter force on ten miles from the Snohomish line to Skykomish. Snohomish County has not started yet but pledges county cooperation.
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Fred Warren
Easeley
Cascades
Chelan County
Warren
King County
Snohomish County
Skykomish
Chelan
King Counties
Upper Wenatchee Valley Apple Exhibit Draws Attention
Leavenworth businesses showcase apples with Leavenworth Mercantile leading in variety. L S Ailes displays large Stayman Winesap and Rome Beauty pears. Burke offers Rome Beauty. Anderson Grimes Golden. Nicholas Delicious Stayman Winesap. Ellinger Winter Bananas Jonathans and Black Bens. Ellinger’s Jonathans rival Spokane show standards. Ellinger also shows grapes. Dan Ryan, ex night marshal, sidelined with pneumonia.
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Leavenworth
Wenatchee Valley
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
L. S. Ailes
Swalwell Ranch
Thomas Burke
Rome
C. A. Anderson
R. W. Nicholas
Cascade
C. W. Ellinger
Spokane
Stroke of Apoplexy Ends Another Career
An unnamed English sailor known as Stuttering Shorty died Tuesday noon in a depot lunch room. Dr. A R McKeown cited apoplexy as the cause. He was about 50, had lived rough, enjoyed drink, and left no known relatives. His death drew regret among locals.
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Fred Waterson
Sea of Life
A. R. McKeown
Shorty
Omar Khayyam
Potters’ Field
High Authority Backs Quincy Valley Irrigation Project
Professor Landes and State Geologist endors e the Quincy Valley irrigation act as key to Washingtons future growth. The plan would open 450 000 acres for farming, with surveys confirming soil fertility and favorable climate, enabling the state to compete for Northwest immigration spurred by the Panama Canal.
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State of Washington
Prof
Landes
University of Washington
Quincy
Washington Board of Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Quincy Valley
Yakima
Wenatchee
Ithe
Pure Food Official Resigns Over External Legal Advice
Idaho Pure Food Commissioner Wallis resigns after Attorney General Peterson says he followed advice from Geo. B. McCabe Chicago attorney for the Crescent Baking Powder Co. of Seattle regarding prosecuting the Crescent powder. Egg albumen deemed not unwholesome.
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The
Baking Powder Trust
Geo. B. McCabe
Chicago
Crescent Baking Powder Co
Seattle
Peterson
Pure Food
Wallis
Ole Hanson Dominates Home Precinct in Primary
Progressive U S Senate hopeful Ole Hanson swept every first choice vote in his home precinct on primary day. Neighbors know him as a big minded man with an ideal Rooseveltian family of seven and a record of useful public service.
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Ole Hanson
U. S
United States Senate
Hanson
Beacon Hill
Leavenworth Sees Record Voter Registration
Leavenworth reports 711 registered voters as the city closes books for the upcoming election. Officials credit Initiative Measure No 3 to ending saloon business, forecasting the largest statewide turnout in history. Registration is listed by wards: First Ward, Second Ward, Third Ward.
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Leavenworth
Washington
Deer Hunting Tales and a Bear Fatality
The article notes frequent deer slaughtering and hunters sharing venison. Ryan Templin Le Howerton obtained one deer each by nine in the morning. Jack Edwards brought in a fine deer, while Sam Daly shot a bear and fatally wounded it, then hunted again on Tuesday.
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Ryan Templin
le: Howerton
Jack Edwards
Sam Daly
Mr. Bruin
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Sweden
Wash
C. H. Bakeman
Snohomish
Monroe
Hinckley
Minnesota
G. N. RY. CO
Harry Thomasson
Night
Savidge
Will
Jack Seaman
Ber
Quigg & Seaman
Blewett Road
Lake Kee
Scenic
Dan Ryan
Fred Watterson
High Authority
Idaho
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