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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

2

Chelan County Leaders Split Over John D Atkinson for Governor

The Wenatchee World suggests Chelan county Republicans may distance from John D Atkinson in favor of McBride Ankeny aligned factions. It notes discord among backers who supported Atkinson for governor two years ago and points to W L Jones Mead Navarre and Ross as potential leaders in a shifted camp.

Wenatchee Echo John D. Atkinson Chelan County Atkinson Ankeny McBride Seattle Times Ross

Political Predictions Stir The 1900 Campaign Forecasts

Henry Waterson of the Courier-Journal predicts Taft as Republican nominee and Bryan as Democrat with the money power backing Bryan. He says any outcome is possible with God. Governor Cummins forecasts Taft on first ballot Bryan without strong contest and a tight race to the presidency with Taft narrowly victorious.

Henry Waterson Courier-Journal Taft Bryan Cummins Iowa McKinley

Pacific Monthly Impresses With Each New Issue

The writer notes the Pacific Monthly grows stronger with each issue and suggests the latest number maintains a high standard, though cautious about absolute claims. The passage reflects a positive overall assessment of the publication.

Alfred Henry Lewis Size-Up on Presidential Candidates

The magazine Human Life argues Alfred Henry Lewis offers truthful, sharp analyses of presidential candidates and praises his Hughes piece as unusually candid. Readers are invited to subscribe 50 cents for back numbers from the Human Life Pub. Co. in Boston.

Alfred Henry Lewis Human Life Pub. Co Boston

Pilsbury Charges Southern Pacific Tax Evasion in California

A. J. Pilsbury told a San Francisco audience that Southern Pacific Co. used political influence to avoid paying fourteen and a half million dollars in taxes over twenty years. He presented facts and figures to support the claim, arguing the railroad profits from a political machine that benefits its interests at taxpayers’ expense.

A. J. Pilsbury California San Francisco Southern Pacific Co

Mill Becomes Active With Log Run From Emig Place

Engineer Dodson moved two trains of logs from the Emig place yesterday and dumped them in the river. The mill started yesterday and will now produce lumber. With logs available, operations could continue until November 1, yielding about thirty million feet of lumber and providing steady work for around three hundred men.

Dodson

School Notes Highlight Attendance and Monthly Ranks

Paul Weigand entered the fourth this week while several pupils were out last week due to illness. A list of consistently punctual students in Mrs. Farmers and Miss Navarre’s rooms is provided, followed by monthly grade rankings with top finishers in each class. The excerpt ends with the Fourth B grade ranking remaining to be noted.

Mable Carr Caroline Emerson Marie DeBloise Charlotte Hale Cynthia Lingley Charles Hathaway Alonzo Hartman Carl Sternoff James Milligan Vivian Shore Della Rosenburger William Harding

Leavenworth Declamatory Contest Qualifiers and Local Roster

A listing of student rankings by grade with names such as Irma Lamb and Roy Searing. Roy Searing and Alden Warman were chosen to represent Leavenworth in the county declamatory contest at the school house Saturday evening. The Peshastin crowd plans to attend. boxing match Kid Raymond versus Denver Ed Clark ended in the sixth with Raymond declared winner amid dissatisfaction. The event aims to select a Wenatchee representative for May 2 with a gold medal reward.

Irma Lamb Scott Williams Harry Sitan Emma Schneider Madge Beasley Clare Doty Lena Smith Lilly Bartz Emily Woodrow Lester Farmer Lester Burgess Clifford Hayes Harrison Woodrow Leah McCamley Clifford Roberts Grace Hayes Esther Roberts Magdalene Sadoski Roy Searing Myra Daly Ruth Sharp George Hoxsey Doris Jeffrey Louise David Harriet Hathaway Gaylord Rawlins James Lamb Will Smith Alden Warman Leavenworth Peshastin Wenatchee Opera House Kid Raymond Denver Ed Clark Denver Lad Clark Raymond Ed Tholin Contes

Club House Services Held for Lamb-Davis Lumber Staff

Elsie Andersen Louise David Philip pine Bartz Anna Nelson Elsie Wunder and Lillie Johnson attend services held as usual in the Lamb-Davis Lumber Co clubhouse.

Elsie Andersen Louise David Philippine Bartz Anna Nelson Elsie Wunder Lillie Johnson Lamb-Davis Lumber Co

Easter Services at Chumstick School House

The pastor will preach next Sunday at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Easter observances include a morning program of recitations and music by Sunday School children and others. Evening service features special music led by Mrs. Martell.

Chumstick School Martell

Lutheran Church Holds Confirmation at Club House

Special English services Sunday include the Lord's supper and Sunday school at 6:45 with preaching at 10:30. In the club house, a six member confirmation class was confirmed and received into the Lutheran church. Names of the young members follow.

Lutheran Church

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