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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
2
Palm Sunday marked the entry into Jerusalem and Good Friday observed with special services this Holy Week. Next Sunday celebrates the resurrection at Easter, while the writer urges Americans to renew devout religious observance and universal churchgoing.
Herbert C. Hoover says in a telegram to the Hoover republican club of California that he will not seek the nomination but cannot refuse if the issues and demand require it, a move that advances his standing in the Republican party. He adds a statement that, while agreeable, is not fully explicit.
The Standard Oil Company of California informed the California Railroad Commission that price rises for fuel oil and gasoline aim to boost crude oil production and conserve dwindling stocks. Crude oil reserves fell from over 60 million barrels in May 1915 to 28,788,921 barrels on March 1, 1920, and the company says higher prices are needed to avoid depletion. The letter denies profit motives, though observers question the claim and demand an explanation.
A judiciary committee of five New York assembly members, elected as socialists, has found the five formerly suspended members guilty of disloyalty. The assembly’s final action was not yet announced, with Theodore Roosevelt among those opposing expulsions.
The article argues that if a member shows clear disloyalty or if the socialist party taught disloyalty, they have no valid claim to their seats. If there is no strong evidence of disloyalty, they should be seated. It compares the situation to German spies in the American Army in France as a cautionary standard.
The American Railway Express Company and the Pullman Company applied to the Intex state Commerce Commission for rate increases, with the Public Service Commission of Washington notified. The commission seeks opposition input, while the government’s wartime operating experience suggests railroads deserve higher rates, though the Pullman service profitability remains unclear.
Robert Smith drove to Lake Wenatchee last Sunday. G F Sells family moved back to Leavenworth from Peshastin last Saturday. Geo Schwoebel passed through on route from California to New Rockford, N C. Deryl Motteler Merrit Newdall Scott Williams and Oriett Peterson return for Easter from the University. A man was arrested Sunday evening and taken to Wenatchee over a shooting report. J G Peters visits from Puyallup. Dr McKeown plans tonsil operation soon. Mrs A C Johnson departs for Helena to close Montana home after buying J B Adams residence in Leavenworth. Mrs Johnsons family to California for winter returns after Montana trip.
City Schools literary group hiked to Hobo's Beach for a picnic and readings. The English 1 class presented excerpts from Twelfth Night Act I with students in roles such as Malvolio Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Afternoon included photos and a camp fire before returning to town.
The Leavenworth High School plans a six reel $25 000 film production Alice in Wonderland on April 6 and 7 with ticket prices 25c for adults and 15c for children half of receipts go to the school. Attend for a good cause and buy advance tickets.
A humorous column sketches a man who never knocks or slips from self control, then shifts to satirical verse about the Ford car and a reporter’s laziness, ending with a restaurant joke about horse meat and a startled laugh. The piece blends light irony with playful observations from the era.
Kansas is praised as a winter resort with sun and snow aiding wheat, supported by William Allen White. The Brooklyn Eagle obituary notes an overdose death after reading The Eagle. A forecast warns pulp mills near exhaustion of spruce, hemlock, and fir within twenty-five years. Bryan remains active at sixty. Rome faces trouble as servant girls ask two cigarettes daily. Minnesota Townley struggles to align farmers and laborers. Mary and Doug announce a second marriage venture amid hopeful seas.
Messrs R A Grigor R G Anderson and Henry Haynor of Seattle plan a Teiele fishing trip awaiting favorable weather. They will ride horses to Hoxey cabin for a two week stay and trout fishing. C F Kalat of Hillyard promotes Baker Steam Motor Car stock at low price with 1000 shares minimum $60 total.
The Leavenworth Mercantile Co. and Rutherford Grocery Co. renovated and redecorated their store rooms to a greatly improved appearance. Ts. Pe Harris oversaw the work.
The Victor Johnson Post of the American Legion considers creating a ladies auxiliary open to mothers daugh ters sisters and wives of service members at the time of the armistice signing.
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