Women’s political train to educate voters nationwide
The Hughes Alliance Women’s Committee launches a nationwide train tour with prominent female speakers to show women’s political engagement. The trip, visiting 28 states, aims to educate women about politics and the campaign’s impact on America’s future.
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United States
Hughes Alliance
Wilson
Hughes
Arthur Capper
Topeka
Kan
Geo. Sutherland
Salt Lake City
Utah
Herbert C. Humphrey
Reno
Nev
Thurston Ballard
Louisville
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Harry Payne Whitney
New York
Maud Wetmore
Newport
R. I
Daniel Guggenheim
Geo. H. Partridge
Minneapolis
America
Miss Crispin and Lester Rollins Wed in Wenatchee
Crispen Rollins wedding linked families of Mrs E G Gowing and Mrs Rollins in Wenatchee. The bride’s mother and stepfather attended along with Rollins parents who have long resided here. Rollins a G N fireman plans to base the home in Wenatchee.
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Bell Crispin
E. G. Gowing
Lester Rollins
Wenatchee
G. N
Seattle Wedding Ties Wedell and Tyson in Sea rattle
Miss Louise Wedell of Seattle and Mr. Edgar Tyson of Atlanta Ga were married in Seattle this week. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Wedell who lived in Leavenworth for years before moving to Wenatchee and then Seattle where the family is now settled.
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Louise Wedell
Seattle
Edgar Tyson
Atlanta, Ga
G. A. Wedell
Wenatchee
Reception at Masonic Hall for public school teachers
The Kumlux Club held a reception last Friday from 8 to 10 p m at the Masonic Hall to let parents meet the teachers. An informal literary and musical program preceded light refreshments. Butter wrappers at The Echo office.
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Kumlux Club
Peterson and Van Brocklin Marry at Lutheran Church
Evangeline Belle Peterson and William T. Van Brocklin were wed Tuesday night at eight at the Lutheran church with Rev. F. E. Sterns officiating. They left at 3 30 for a coast vacation of one week before returning to Leavenworth. Peterson is noted for her charm and many friends. Van Brocklin is a Leavenworth businessman at K. and V. B. Hardware Co.
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Evangeline Belle Peterson
Wm. T. van Brocklin
Lutheran Church
F. E. Sterns
McBride calls for dry law defense and reform plan
Nominee Henry McBride declares strong support for the dry law and opposes changes or initiatives No 18 Hotel Bill and No 24 Brewers Bill. He attacks the Democratic administration, promotes a fiscally restrained Republican platform, and urges constitutional revision to reduce public expense and improve state governance.
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Public Service Commission
Re-United
Republican Party
National Guard
Henry McBride
Uniform Bank Wenatchee Lodge Initiates Class At K P Hall
About thirty members of the Wenatchee lodge Uniform Bank will assist in initiating a class of candidates at the K P Hall. After the business meeting a lunch will be served.
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Uniform Bank of the Wenatchee Lodge
Judge W. J. Long Seeks Chelan County Commissioner Seat
Chelan judge and property owner W. J. Long campaigns among voters calling for fiscal restraint. He ran with no aim for nomination but would serve to reduce expenses, aided by daughter Mrs. Ross Watson. A veteran of the Civil War, Long remains active despite wounds and past surgeries.
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W. J. Long
Chelan
Echo
Leavenworth
Chelan County
Ross Watson
Judge Long
Wenatchee Valley Apples Advertised in New York
The Mutual Service Corporation of 140 Cedar Street markets Skookum apples shipped by Northwestern Fruit Exchange of Seattle. Free to trade nationwide, the Northwestern 1916 apple catalogue outlines northwest apple grade laws, fruit size color, varieties by locality, best eating seasons, shipping times, and related information for apple trade interest.
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Mutual Service Corporation
Cedar Street
Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Seattle
Northwestern
Northwest
Republican Nominee Corkery Seeks Wider Campaign Support
Tom Corkery Republican nominee for Congress in the Fifth District thanks supporters after a brief district trip and promises a thorough campaign in outside counties. He seeks communications from Republicans at 540 Rookery Building Spokane and will contact precinct committeemen and Republican committees as he restes before next speaking tour.
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Tom Corkery
Congress
Corkery
Rookery
Spokane
Wash
Leavenworth voter thanks for primary support Mohler
A. H. Mohler expresses gratitude to Leavenworth voters for backing his bid for Chelan county Superior Court judge in the September primary. The Leavenworth Mercantile Co. expands its store with a ribbon and button department and a wrapping counter, improving interior layout and convenience for staff and customers.
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Leavenworth and
Chelan County
A. H. Mohler
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Apple Crop Sells From Wenatchee Valley Shipment to Calgary
J M Duffy long relocated to Wenatchee sold his 1916 crop of 12 000 boxes at 1 15 per box F O B Wenatchee. Extra fancy values are 1 10 per box with 90c and 75c grades noted. Tonnage estimated at seven thousand cars with forty cars from Spokane district reported. Apples destined for Calgary Canada.
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J. M. Duffy
Wenatchee
F. O. B. Wenatchee
Yakima Valley
Spokane
Calgary
Canada
Pioneer John Walch dies after forty years in Walla Walla
John Walch died last Sunday at 7 am at his daughter Mrs. M A Marley’s home after living in Walla Walla over forty years. He leaves four sons and four daughters. his body was taken to his old home to be buried beside his wife and two daughters who died recently. He was born in Ireland and helped transform frontier Walla Walla into a thriving agricultural center. Judge Blanchard of Walla Walla was his son in law.
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Walla Walla
M. A. Marley
Great West
Wilds
John Walch
Ireland
America
Land of
United States
Judge Blanchard
Leavenworth Apples Moving Amid Smaller Crop
Leavenworth apples have begun to move though late in maturing this season. About six cars have been sold with more expected soon. The crop will be smaller than first estimated due to unusually cold midsummer weather reducing apple size.
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Leavenworth
Not To Be Candidate For Leavenworth Mayor
Day authorizes The Echo to state he cannot permit use of his name as candidate. He would not accept the office again under any circumstances. Mrs. Tom Grant arrives from Seattle to visit Leavenworth friends.
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Day
Echo
Leavenworth
Ein
Tom Grant
Seattle
Poindexter Declares Tariff Reform Position
Senator Poindexter sets out a detailed tariff reform plan in a statement to the Spokesman-Review. He calls for a tariff commission with power to ascertain cost differences, adjust rates to conditions, and keep policy nonpolitical while guarding American industry and labor. He criticizes the Underwood bill and affirms support for broader Republican platform aims.
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Poindexter
Commission
Spokesman-Review
Tariff Commission
United States
Senate
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Mexico
Bankers and Farmers Convene in Pullman for State College Visit
A two day Farmers and Bankers convention will be held October 6 and 7 at the State College of Washington Pullman with about one thousand farmers and bankers invited. The Washington Bankers Association organized the event through its Agricultural and Vocational Education committee and aims to have at least eight hundred farmers attend. Bankers will cover all travel expenses and local hosts will provide entertainment including a Friday dinner and Saturday luncheon followed by an Alumni football game coached by Dietz. Farmers statewide can arrange attendance via their bankers.
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United States
Pullman
Washington Bankers’ Association
State College
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
Dietz
Local Notes From Peshastin And Wenatchee Area
Peshastin residents visit Cashmere friends while Robert Cannon joins Wells and Wade in Wenatchee. P. N. Gregory returns from Seattle. Post office roof work by J. A. Wilson and Wm. Stage. Hartley family back from Entiat. Rattle snakes killed around town with many in Derby canyon. Trains running on time. big tunnel slide affects outside communication. Stage reports good road conditions after Sound trip. Apple growers prep for early picking. late season may bring quick finish before rains. Dr. Saunders buys a large apple grader and builds a big shed with basement to handle crop.
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Derby Canyon
Wm. Stage
Stage
Export Apples Moving in Large Quantities
A New York dispatch reports exports for the week ending September 16 from all American ports totaling 10,151 barrels, up from 9,599 barrels in the same week last year.
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New York
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Masonic Hall
Echo Office
McBride
K.P. Hall
Wenatchee Valley
Washington
Leavenworth Apples
Ica
Philippines
Russia
Senate of
Banker-Farmer
Pullman, Wash
State College of Washington
Farmers’ and Bankers’ Convention
Peshastin
Maude Stewart
Cashmere
Robert Cannon
Wells & Wade
P. N. Gregory
J. A. Wilson
C. M. Hartley
Entiat
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