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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

4

Great Northern Passenger Travel Remains Crowded

Heavy travel over the Great Northern continues despite last week’s fare increase. Trains remain crowded as passengers adjust to higher costs.

Great Northern

Sorenson Visits Wenatchee for State Senate Bid

Former Leavenworth resident M. Sorenson, now in Wenatchee, spent last Saturday campaigning for the state senate. He is described as good timber for office.

M. Sorenson Leavenworth Wenatchee State Senate Sorenson

Campaign heat builds as pace hints at fuel crisis

The campaign tempo rises with the times and could foretell worries about fuel shortages if the momentum continues through November.

Army enlistment blunder mocked by press leaks

A blunt jab at the army enlistment service accuses a bungling staffer of leaking news two weeks after newspaper publication. The writer suggests sending him to Camp Lewis for a cleaning camp as punishment.

Army Camp Lewis

Carlyon bill endorsed by Everett good roads convention

The Carlyon bill Referendum No 1 received strong backing at an Everett good roads convention with 244 votes for and 37 against. Spokane delegation and Spokane newspapers represent the main opposition to the measure.

Everett Spokane

Dempsey to Fight Miske in Benton Harbor Mid Labor Day

Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske are scheduled to fight at Benton Harbor mid Labor Day. The champion has faced Miske twice before and did not knockout him. Fight fans anticipate a strong matchup with potential surprises.

Jack Dempsey Billy Miske Benton Harbor Miske

Bottles Divide North American Demand in Two Nations

Observers note a tongue in cheek contrast: Canada seeks empty bottles while the United States shows a strong appetite for full bottles, highlighting differing consumer patterns in the two countries.

Canada United States America

Kansas senator touts bank deposits rise under prohibition

A Kansas senator claims that state bank deposits grew by more than 160.9 million dollars in a year under prohibition. He questions the point of such money if it cannot be spent, likening it to being all dressed up with nowhere to go.

Leavenworth Echo Leavenworth Wash Echo Publishing CO W. G. Schannach Kansas Washington Bank Depositors’ Guaranty Fund

API Discusses Petroleum and Gasoline Problem Solution

The American Petroleum Institute proposes a discussion on petroleum and its products to ease the gasoline problem. A higher miles per gallon figure is suggested as a potential relief through efficiency.

The American Petroleum Institute

Hartley Gains Momentum in Governor Campaign Push

Colonel Roland H Hartley gains backing from former governor Henry McBride who offers full support for his gubernatorial bid. Hartley returns from a campaign swing through Eastern and Southwestern Washington and reports effective progress.

Col Roland H. Hartley Henry McBride Col. Hartley Washington

Meeker Opposes State Bond for Roads Referendum

Ezra Meeker and allies campaign against Referendum No. 1 arguing the current system yields poor roads and urging voters to defeat the bond unless honest state officials are elected. They claim fostering better road funding will reflect Washington state’s forward highway policy.

Ezra Meeker Meeker

St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Services

Sunday School at 10 am and Sunday morning worship at 10 45 am. The sermon theme comes from Luke 7 26 50. You are invited to worship with us. Pastor William Leuckfl invites parishioners to attend.

Luth WM. Leuckfl

Real Estate Transfers in Leavenworth Record

J A Duncan transfers lots 22 23 24 25 26 block Leavy Land Co 1st Add lot 2 block 2 E to J S Cardinal and W A Darling for 700 dollars.

J. A. Duncan J. S. Cardinal W. A. Darling Block &, Leavy. Land Co Leavenworth

Government drives to punish WWI draft slackers Bergdollism exposed

Walter J. Wood argues that Bergdollism tainted America's WWI mobilization. He details 695,528 draft delinquents and deserters, the Justice and War departments' actions to prosecute about 300,000 slackers, and the role of public opinion in sustaining the drive.

Walter J. Wood American Legion Weekly Bergdoll America United States Kentucky Mr. Bigelow Cassandra Department of Justice Selective Service Act Army War Department Bars of Justice Bureau of Investigation Pennsylvania Brooklyn N. Y Adjutant General of the Army Bureau of Investigation of the Pillar Uncle Sam Washington

Foreclosure of Tax Lien Sought in Chelan County

In Chelan County Superior Court E V Nelson seeks foreclosure of a tax lien on 4 acres described as NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 14 Twp 24 N Range 17 EWM. The 1913 taxes total 55.95 with 12 to 15 percent interest. defendants include John D McLeod and all unknown interests. Judgment will foreclose lien if not paid within 60 days after service.

Superior Court of the State of Washington Chelan County E. V. Nelson John D. McLeod A. D Chelan State of Washington Corbin, Whitney & Easton P. O Central Building Wenatchee, Wash

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