City Council Debates Fire Limits Jail Plans And Water Rates
Town council meets after adjournment discusses restricting fire limits to parts of blocks and building a larger concrete jail. They back a water-rate proposal for churches and schools, order brick veneer on an ice house, and approve several bills amid a tense dialogue over ordinance repeal.
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A. R. McKeown
Woldenberg
Miller
Ralston Hotel
Ninth Street
Front Street
Water Committee
J. B. Violette
Registration Books Close Nov 8 Advised by Secretary Howell
Secretary of state Howell advised City Attorney of Wenatchee that registration books close on November 8. The official notice confirms the deadline as the key filing date for voters.
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Howell
Wenatchee
Card of Thanks for Father’s Loss and Burial
To our Leavenworth friends we cannot write our appreciation of their loving sympathy and beautiful flowers during the loss and burial of our dear father. Our friends are the one source of comfort in times of grief. The Ricker Family.
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Leavenworth
Ricker
Y M C A Conference at Wenatchee
The three day Y M C A meeting in Wenatchee runs October 29 to 31 attracting many involved in the association. Leavenworth high school pupil Donald McIntosh will speak on The Need of a Wholesome Social Life. other students Harry Hayden Harold Sterling Gene Sterling Edward James Scott Nicholas Gilbert Reeves and Gerald McCoy plan to attend.
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Donald McIntosh
Leavenworth High School
Harry Hayden
Harold and
Gene Sterling
Edward James
Scott Nicholas
Gilbert Reeves
Gerald McCoy
Lamb-Davis Lumber Dam Repaired For Next Year Use
Under supervision of W W Wilder the Lamb-Davis Lumber Co dam underwent major improvement. Water was drawn from the mill pond and the upper dam section faced with concrete, timbers repaired, and weaknesses reinforced. The work signals expected dam use next year and counters critics.
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Lamb-Davis
Co's River Dam
Leavenworth Faces Wenatchee All-Stars Next Sunday
Leavenworth hosts the Wenatchee All-Stars in a season defining clash on the local gridiron. Wenatchee’s 1912 veterans headline a strong backfield alongside Lamb-Davis standouts Wonder and McKinnie leads Our backfield. Wonder Woodrow Gordon McKinnie. Referee Stillman Miller will call the 2 p m kickoff rain or shine.
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Lamb-Davis
Wenatchee
Duffy
Gonzaga College
Crosby
Merideth
Wenatchees
Rawlins
Wonder
Woodrow
Gordon
McKinnie
Leavenworth
Stillman Miller
Baseball in U S Navy A Peaceful Influence
A Brooklyn marine barracks interview extols baseball as a force for peace. Marines cite baseball gear in expeditionary kits and claim the game fosters harmony in China, Guam, the Philippines, Alaska and beyond, arguing more marines with skilled players would unite nations through sport.
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Brooklyn Marine Barracks
China
Guam
Philippines
Alaska
Samuel
Cabbage Shipments Highlight Wenatchee Farming News
Mr. C P Rupel and helpers load a car of large white headed cabbage from H M Schreder farm destined for Wenatchee. Frank Wingate reports shipping fifty cases of apple jelly to Quincy country with fifty more ready next week. The Geerds family returns to Everett after two week visit with J C Davis. Toppenish trims city salaries to curb expenses.
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C. P. Rupel
Wenatchee Park District
Wenatchee
H. M. Schreder
Frank Wingate
Quincy
Seattle
Harry Geerds
Everett
J. C. Davis
Rain Interrupts L D All Stars Scrimmage
Rain disrupted last Sunday's football game between the L D All Stars and a mixed group of players. Grounds were slippery and a full lineup was impracticable, but occasional scraps occurred between showers. Look out for next Sunday.
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L.D. All Stars
Jupiter Pluvius
American Returner Describes Europe as Great Madhouse
An American who spent three months in Europe after visiting battle lines returns with impressions. He warns that nations are misled into believing they defend their homeland, while governments and presses push half truths. He praises President Wilson as a calm, hopeful peacemaker amid the war panic.
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Europe
Wilson
America
War Orders Come To Leavenworth
Leavenworth experiences strong demand for war materials as a large order for heavy packing boxes arrives at the lumber mill. The mill runs overtime starting Monday and is expected to stay busy through the end of next week with more orders likely, possibly extending into year end.
Local man Invents Apple Picking Device
Mr Corcoran of an orchard near Peshastin has developed a new apple picking device that feeds apples directly into an open box, eliminating bruises and extra trips. The design uses two shoulder straps and interchangeable boxes, and it costs about the same as a picking bag. He has applied for a patent and plans to market next year.
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Corcoran
Peshastin
Conversation Boose Violence Sparks Leavenworth Notice
A week of street brawls ends with two men fined $100 and 30 days jail for beating refusals to pay for booze. A separate assault leaves Brown with facial injuries after a dispute. Authorities ban the strong liquor brand called Conversation Boose as locals report deadly fights over drink in Leavenworth.
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Europe
Graham
Leavenworth
Clerk A. R. Brown Seeks Reelect in City Primary
Has served the city as clerk for about a year. The public officer is judged by the performance of duties and courteous treatment. If his work satisfies voters, he may expect support in the coming primary and promises the same careful attention if reelected.
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A. R. Brown
Kid Band Concert Promises Spokane Prize Push
On Thursday evening, Nov 11, the Scenic Theatre hosts the Kid Band in a town concert with three reels of pictures. The Kid Band, a town institution, appeals for patronage to sustain its work and pursue a possible thousand dollar prize this fall.
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Scenic Theatre
Spokane
Body of Hotchkiss Exhumed Sent Home
John Morgan identified as Emmett Hotchkiss and buried in Harrisville Michigan beside his father's grave after his mother in Timber Lake South Dakota wired funds for expenses. The deceased belonged to the Brotherhood of Firemen with Proctor Minnesota dues paid. Body shipped per mother's directions.
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Wenatchee Valley Northern
Thomas Nolan
C. C. Smith
Timber Lake
South Dakota
Harrisville
Michigan
Morgan
Emmett Hotchkiss
Brotherhood of Firemen
Proctor, Minn
Railroad Rumblings and Personnel Changes Across the Inland Empire
Rail workers report trips to El Paso and a swell time. Wescott joins yard office, Anderson to Wilson Creek, Jones leads work train between Leavenworth and Wenatchee. Fromm returns to the road after months away. Steele arrives from Dalhart to work as brakeman. Carpenter crew prep G N buildings for winter. Carman out sick briefly. Fruit local shifts to tie up at Leavenworth. Caldwell, formerly of Drury, in town. Inland Empire Employers Association opposes May or Fassett reelection over municipal ownership concerns.
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Walter Fromm
C. D. Steele
J. L. Maston
Dalhart
Texas
Leavenworth
Wilson Creek
The
Employers Association of the
Inland Empire
Mayor Fassett
Spokane
Tacoma seeks million dollar smelter from Kellogg firm
Tacoma plans to acquire a $1,000,000 smelter built by the Bunker Hill Mining Co of Kellogg Idaho. North Yakima urges reservoir development on Status creek to impound water for 20,000 acres.
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Tacoma
Bunker Hill Mining Co
Kellogg, Idaho
North Yakima
Status Creek
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Trick & Murry
E. V. B. How. Co
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Pany’s
L.D
Fairfax
Industrial Insurance Commission
Grays Harbor
Panama Canal Zone
U. S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
Old
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Toppenish
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
United States
Ball Park
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Lamb-Davis Club
Leavenworth Boys
J. W. Corcoran
Brown
Kid Band
John Morgan
W. A. Ryan
el Paso
Chas. Wescott
John Anderson
Mr. Ryan
A. V. Jones
G. N
H. R. Carman
Caldwel
Corea
Drury
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