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Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

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How to get compensation when hurt under industrial insurance

The Industrial Insurance Commission explains how workers and employers should proceed after an accident. It provides form letters and numbers to file claims, urges prompt completion, and notes doctors and witnesses must assist. The commission promotes cooperation to avoid lawsuits and speed benefits.

Industrial Insurance Commission Olympia Seattle Haight Tacoma Bank of California Spokane Fernwell Building Commission

Icicle Canal to water Chumstick land under large plan

Icicle Canal company and Wenatchee Park Land and Irrigation will deliver two thousand inches of water to the Chumstick valley head via a three to four thousand foot tunnel. The project aims to irrigate three to four thousand acres, making previously barren land productive and boosting Leavenworth’s growth. J B Adams will run Leavenworth operations. R H Clark moves to Cashmere to open an office. State inspector Gormley found town finances sound aside from minor old balances and miscalculations, with $12.96 repaid to the former treasurer.

Wenatchee Park Land & State Chumstick Horton Icicle Canal Company Wenatchee Park Leavenworth J. B. Adams R. H. Clark Cashmere Adams Gormley Woodrow Tumwater Bank Chelan County Anderson State Bureau of Inspection

Governor Hay Visited Town Yet Met No Greeting

Governor M. E. Hay arrived Friday at 2 o'clock and left at 3 15 in the afternoon for Wenatchee. An oversight left his arrival time unknown so no one was present to greet him, a discourtesy he would not have faced if the hour had been publicized. The Echo editor was in Seattle on business and could not meet the state’s chief executive.

M. E. Hay Wenatchee The Echo Seattle

Conductor H L Mimms Falls From Freight Car at Vulcan

Great Northern conductor H L Mimms died after falling from an eastbound freight at Vulcan Washington early last Sunday. He was on a box car when a sudden jerk toppled him fracturing his skull. Survived by wife and four children. Body taken to Spokane.

H. L. Mimms Great Northern Vulcan Wash Mimms Spokane Walla Walla

County Treasurer Criticizes Tax Interest Abuse

Will B. Hanna of King County argues that interest on delinquent taxes benefits tax certificate speculators instead of the county. He notes law intent is 15 percent interest to the county, but sales allow holders to collect all post sale interest. He urges reducing the rate to curb speculation statewide.

Will B. Hanna King County Hanna

Way Down East Promises Classic Scenic Theater Show

The Scenic theater presents Way Down East Sunday night with a renowned western tour cast. The production features famed actors, original dramatic moments, and frequent song specialties between acts. Seats are on sale at the Scenic theater at popular prices.

Insane asylum report ties Washington man to Buenos Aires

A National Irrigation Congress secretary writes I M Howell that Gustav Banderet, once successful with dry farming near Spokane and thought a Washington resident, is confined in an asylum in Buenos Aires for his land reclamation ideas. Howell will consult Gov Hay. if Banderet owns Washington land, the case goes to federal authorities.

National Irrigation Congress I. M. Howell Gustav Banderet Spokane Washington Buenos Ayres Argentina Howell Hay

Wenatchee Valley Railway Eyes Leavenworth Growth

E J Felt of Wenatchee Valley Railway and J F Munyon visited Leavenworth to survey manufacturing interests and discuss franchise efforts. Felt praised the town’s potential as a future manufacturing center as two route options into Leavenworth were reviewed and winter construction planned.

E. J. Felt Wenatchee Valley Railway & Power Company J. F. Munyon F. S. Jacobsen

Steel Plant Spur To Be Laid Soon

Manager Robert said this week work on the siding into the yard of the steel plant would commence very soon. Delays came from the railroad company by its tardy action on the spur. Steel for the oil tanks has been ordered and foundations are ready. Several car loads of heavy machinery have been ordered and will ship when the spur work starts.

Robert

Leavenworth City Council Sets 1911 Finance Rules

Regular council meeting approves transfers to the current expense fund and park fund, adopts audit requirements for bills, sets filing deadlines, appoints election presiders, grants patrol and cess pool actions, and approves various bills and salaries. Civil Engineer Fred Warren conducted early week surveying for E. A. Myers.

City of Leavenworth S. A Woodrow Hamilton Weigand Davis North Side of Track R. E. Simons J. E. Franklin Jas. Miller Geo. Sauer O. W. Cox South Side of Track J. D. Wheeler A. E. James Butler Sampson Geo. Blacksedge K. K. Bowsher Otis Elam Theo. Bresch Leavenworth Furniture and Hardware Company Lamb-Davis Lumber Company Rainier Cafe Board of J. F. McDonald T. L. & W. Company Jno. Keorner Chas Anderson M. Fitz J. F. Pratt L. J. Nelson L. R. Hart G. W. Hoxsey Fred Warren E. A. Myers

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Jamey Icicle Company Chumstick Land Governor Hay A. Brown Hub Clothing County Mr. Felt Council of City Council
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