Poindexter Resolutions Target Panama tolls debate
Senator Poindexter introduced resolutions asking the president to reveal unnamed matters of greater consequence behind his call to repeal the Panama Canal tolls exemption. The measures defer action on the repeal bill until such information is provided, amid broad criticism of President Wilson’s hinted threats. The editorial also reflects on temperance campaigning and ex-Governor Patterson’s past.
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Panama
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Poindexter
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate Committee On
Reflections on the Wet and Dry Question in Voter History
The article discusses statewide prohibition, noting ongoing efforts to present the issue to voters in November. It highlights the pivotal role of women voters, questions their turnout, and argues that women may not be easily influenced or driven to polls, with skepticism about their political views.
When is Mutiny Not Mutiny
A critical view questions military obedience and mutiny by officers and soldiers in the Irish home rule crisis. It argues officers resigning set a dangerous example while the rank and file, mostly working men, share the responsibility for obeying orders. It cites Mexico mutinies under Huerta, noting the world’s quiet acceptance of brutal discipline.
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Mexico
Huerta
Two Cents Seized From Estate In Washington State
A probate case notes Henry E Wood died in Thurston county with no will or relatives found. The entire estate valued at 1527.70 was claimed by the state after court costs and lawyers fees left only two cents. The writer contrasts with another Douglas county case where heirs received two hundred dollars from a nine thousand plus estate, arguing for reform.
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Henry E. Wood
Thurston County
State of Washington
Douglas County
California towns vote on wet and dry. wets win most towns
About twenty towns in California held elections on Monday regarding the wet or dry question. The wets carried a larger number of towns, and given California's grape acreage and wine industry, it is not believed the state will vote dry.
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California
War with Mexico Imminent The Mexican sit uation grows warlike
The article notes many American war vessels ordered to Tampico after Huerta refuses a twenty one gun salute and faces pressure from financial backers. It cites Huerta’s stance as possibly a tactic to avert or provoke intervention, warns of bloodshed and losses in a war, and hopes war can be avoided while Panama Canal letters are introduced for readers.
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Tampico
Mexican Gulf
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Panama Canal
Echo
West
New York Bill Seeks Skull and Crossbones Beer Label
A bill in the New York legislature requires a skull and crossbones label on every package of beer or liquor offered for sale. The proposal aims to warn consumers of potential hazards and would apply to all retailers statewide.
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New York
Washington Wheat Crop Expands and Improves Outlook
Crop reports show Washington wheat production is larger, with the state’s largest harvest on record. Conditions and outlook are described as never better, reflecting favorable growing season results.
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Washington
High School Declamation and Chorus Contest Set
The high school declamation contest and chorus competition occur Friday evening April 24 in the auditorium. About twelve entrants are expected with a prize for the choir. The county spelling contest also takes place in Wenatchee the same day, with Miss Iva West and Lester Humphries representing Leavenworth school.
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Wenatchee
Iva West
Lester Humphries
Leavenworth School
Judge Martin Promises Talk on Miller Addition Lots
Judge C Victor Martin visited earlier this week and said he would address the town about Miller addition lots. He claimed the lots are desirable and cheap and guaranteed the title is all right.
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C. Victor Martin
Miller Addition
Thanks for Help During Illness and Death of Husband
We express our gratitude to friends neighbors and yeoman for help and sympathy during illness and death of our husband and brother Also thanks for the many floral gifts Mrs E E McKinney and daughter J W Burns and family J Georger and family
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E. E. McKinney
J. W. Burns
J. Georger
Uncalled Letters At Leavenworth Post Office
A list shows letters remaining uncalled for at Leavenworth Post Office including Athol Fowler Frank Johnson J J Armstrong R W Mitchell Walter Nelson J S Reid and others with instruction to collect butter wrappers at Echo office.
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Leavenworth Post Office
Athol Fowler
Sir Griffith J. Davis
Freeman Brooks
Frank Johnson
J J Armstrong
R W Mitchell
Walter Nelson
J S Reid
Mr Hartson
R W Fullerton
G. A. Hamilton
Echo Office
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Leavenworth
Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
Senator Poindexter
Wilson
Patterson
Tennessee
E. F. Steffens
Brender
J. Haskins
Peshastin
Cashmere
O. B. Robertson
Wm. A. Nelson
Telma
Maxwell
Wm. Stage
Gowings
West Benton Street
Varney Addition
J. E. Gatherless
Mutual Mercantile Co. Price Makers
Geo. Bellingham
West of Golden Rule
Great Northern
Roundhouse
Virginia Mayne
Leavenworth Floral and Seed Co
H. A. Fernstrom
O. J. Schmoker
Hotel Barclay
Hamilton & Peake
Milot Mills Co. Florists
H. G. Krolpfeiffer
Charles Eckhardt
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
Postoffice
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