Republican nominees named for Chelan county offices
The Republican convention names Elmer E. Stowell for sheriff Henry Cross for county attorney and H W Otis for Precinct No 2 commissioner Chelan County The Democratic convention follows with Wenatchee candidates taking six seats on both tickets and attacks a Democratic pledge to back a fellow servant bill noting Republicans control both legislative chambers and will pass any such bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Stowell
Cashmere
Chelan County
Henry Cross
Wenatchee
H. W. Otis
Peshastin
Chelan Co
Political Clean Sweep Prompts Republican Victory Expectation
The article applauds both parties for nominating clean, capable candidates for county offices and argues Republicans, with a 250 to 300 voter majority, will win the election on November 6 by a safe margin. It notes Democrats cannot capitalize on the clean slate.
Ten Mill Tax Levy Passed by City Council
The council approved a ten mill levy to boost revenue while not increasing citizen taxes. Residents inside the corporate limits will be exempt from road, bridge and poll tax, keeping costs low. The measure aims to fund essential setup expenses as the town begins operation.
Right to vote threatened by required name registrations
Citizens must register their name with Guy Hamilton at the bank if within town or with Judge Taylor at Elliott's store if living outside Leavenworth to preserve voting rights. The notice warns noncompliers will lose their right to vote.
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Guy Hamilton
Judge Taylor
Elliott’s
Leavenworth
Big Water Power Project Aimed at Chelan to Spokane
A proposed Chelan Electric Co plan envisions 100000 horsepower from Lake Chelan and Chelan River power for Spokane and Puget Sound. The scheme includes a 4 million dollar facility at the Chelan mouth with a giant reservoir, water rights secured by J T McChesney and H P Scott, and contracts for a copper mine and regional transmission.
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Washington
Chelan Electric Co
Spokane
Puget Sound
Lake Chelan
Wenatchee
West
Checan Electric Co
Norganized
Chelan River
Sound Cities
Columbia
Chelan Falls
United States
Chelan
J. T. McChesney
Everett
H. P. Scott
Wilmington
Del
Wenatchee World
Democratic County Ticket Endorsed at County Convention
The Democratic convention listed a full county ticket with candidates for Representative Conrad Rose Wenatchee Treasurer Geo Lessinger Cashmere Auditor John Godfrey Wenatchee Clerk Jas H McGahan Wenatchee Sheriff R P Webb Wenatchee Assessor E T Balch Malaga Supt Schools Mrs Rose Mundt Chelan Surveyor no nomination Prosecuting Attorney W O Purr Wenatchee Coroner Dr Hoxsey Leavenworth County Commissioners James Compton 1st dis J R Ramsey Leavenworth 2nd dis Thomas Henderson Chelan 3rd dis Delegates to state convention O A Hoag Lakeside M M Foote Chelan Fred Reeves Wenatchee Frank Reeves Wenatchee Percy Walker Wenatchee Dr Hoxsey Leavenworth L J Nelson Leavenworth Geo Lesinger Cashmere Our Job Printing Excels Let Us Do Yours
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Wenatchee
Jas
H. McGahan
R. P. Webb
E. T. Balch
Malaga
Rose Mundt
Chelan
W. O. Purr
Coroiner
Hoxsey
Leavenworth
James Compton
J. R. Ramsey
Thomas Henderson
O. A. Hoag
Lakeside
M. M.foote
Fred Reeves
Frank Reeves
Percy Walker
Dr. Hoxsey
L. J. Nelson
Geo, Lessinger
Cashmere
Red Mountain Road and Mine Work Drive Winter Push
Joe Massie leads over forty men and multiple teams rebuilding the Red Mountain road to the Chelan Consolidated camp. The Chelan Consolidated Copper Co. tunnels Red Mountain with three eight hour shifts and Burleigh drills set to speed. The district asks for Red Mountain voting precinct and extended mail service. current employment is seventy five with plans to double or treble next spring.
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Joe Massie
Red Mountain
Chelan Consolidated Copper Co
Chean Consolidated
Post Office Department
Red Mountain District
Leavenworth Council Adopts Clerk and Advertising Changes
The council met in Library hall with all members present and confirmed Guy Hamilton as city clerk. An order authorized buying a seat for the town, set Tuesday for regular meetings, and twenty four hours notice for special meetings. The Echo was named official paper and a ten mill tax levy was authorized for county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Guy Hamilton
Leavenworth
Seattle man kills first black bear near Mount Wilson
G M Luther from Seattle, owner of fifteen Cascade Orchard acres, hunted with Mr and Mrs Ross on Mount Wilson. A bear crossed at ten to fifteen feet, Luther shot once, heart hit, bear killed. He plans to take the skin to Seattle as a trophy. The Keno editor tasted bear meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Luther
Seattle
Mr. Luther
Luther
The
Keno
Register to Vote Nearby Registration Openings
Outside the corporation lines voters may register at J W Elliott’s store via FP S Taylor. Inside the corporation Guy Hamilton at the bank offers registration. Jamestown Virginia boasts self restrained talk of a tercentennial exposition. Senate aims to curb gambling in the territories while Wall Street may permit it with approval. A man may resign his street car seat but flirtations with danger persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Elliott
FP. S. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Bank
Square Deal In Insurance Reform Faces Public Scrutiny
Insurance officials defend sound policy amid calls for reform following an investigation. The public seeks stable future prices and guaranteed fair treatment, with emphasis on dividends, extended insurance, and protection for policy holders against weak practices. Industry changes may favor solid companies and curb easy money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phigstesson
Canadian cry over women shortage prompts emigration urge
A Canadian concern sounds alarms over too few women in the Dominion and notes border states lure Canadian girls to seek better prospects abroad. The commentary implies shortages of eligible men at home and questions why Canadian suitors fail to retain interest.
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Canada
Dominion
Water supply plan for Colon relies on new reservoir
The report notes a year of tropical rainfall needed to fill a new reservoir that will supply Colon. Until then water must be brought in by team or by boat across the bay, and the canal remains a slow bottleneck on the isthmus of Panama.
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Panama
Colon
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