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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
2
The piece criticizes tariff policy and its impact on lumber leather sugar and other goods, arguing that protection for shoes is vital and that proposed tax cuts threaten government finances. It foresees a complex deal among special interests to secure supports, while noting the national tariff issue is contentious.
The Washington governor elect Samuel G Cosgrove, after years of public service and a bid for the state’s top office, died at Paso Robles California last Sunday morning at age 61 from Brights disease. He served in the state constitutional convention and as presidential elector and was a trusted, upright leader. A tribute notes he would have left a shining record as chief executive and the state mourns a noble citizen.
A petition to shorten the Peshastin to Leavenworth road from over six miles to not more than three miles and reduce grades will be presented to the commissioners Monday. Local producers rely on Leavenworth as the main market for their abundant crops.
The Echo reports the March 29 Wenatchee launch of the North Central Washington Development League uniting Okanogan Douglas Grant and Chelan counties. The plan aims to boost regional growth through cooperation of commercial clubs and development groups, with Wenatchee as a potential distributing center. The group urges harmony and broad support to realize mutual benefits for north central Washington.
A special session of Congress struggles over tariff reform with slim chances of a straightforward revision. Lumber barons are cited as opposing or shaping proposed changes amid ongoing political maneuvering.
The piece notes women against a proposed rise in the imported stocking schedule. A New York lady spends about $1500 yearly on stockings and says reductions or higher allowances are the only options if tariffs rise, highlighting the grave outlook for tariff makers.
Tuesday's Post-Intelligencer reports strong opposition to expo management amid graft concerns. An observer notes an $1800 uniform contract appears inflated to $2000, raising questions on public transactions and integrity of the fair's administration.
Mr. Harriman told a newspaper representative in Salt Lake that railroads should have a free hand to transact their business describing it as a free booting hand. The statement signals a push for deregulation and freer rail operations amid ongoing policy debates.
A man recalls past efforts to persuade the public to appeal to representatives to unmake laws that limit railroad power. He asks if the people will act, noting they have followed foolish leadership from a time-serving town colonel in previous attempts.
The county commission will hold a regular session in Wenatchee Monday. A proposition requests changing the Chumstick road where it enters town by crossing the railroad at the east end of a small cut west of Chumstick bridge, to connect with the east end of Commercial street.
The text notes that every central Washington town has held or planned a cleanup day while Leavenworth has not. It calls for citizens to act or authorities to compel householders to clean up, stating it is necessary for community health.
A baseball meeting at the Opera House last Wednesday elected J. W. Elliott as manager. A captain was deferred for future consideration. Ground clearing continues, a grandstand and backstop may be built by Sunday, with practice underway. A Sunday game between first and second teams is planned and Elliott will arrange games with amateur teams statewide.
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