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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
6
Thomas Corkery of Spokane visits voters presenting literature and outlines a Republican program. He backs Charles E Hughes and favors tariffs universal military training Panama tolls canal ownership by government munition factories and other reforms including rural credits child labor laws and farm marketing measures.
Alex Baptie, candidate for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket, travels in the city renewing acquaintances. An old GN railway employee with 17 years in agent and yardmaster roles, he moved to Wenatchee 12 years ago to work as auditor and freight claim agent for the Columbia and Okanogan Steamboat Co. He owns a Wenatchee fruit ranch and favors safety and even fund division among banks. Lena Froelich departs Wenatchee Park after visiting Mrs. T. E. Smith, and John McIntosh plans a Seattle vacation on the Sound this week.
The Echo outlines George R. Fisher a Republican candidate for Chelan County treasurer. A Wenatchee banker and former First National Bank president describes his move to banking in Seattle and later orchard oversight, emphasizing community development in the Columbia River basin and his bank’s liberal yet conservative policy.
Spokane author Charles C. Hart arrived in Leavenworth as a Republican nomination candidate for Congress. He histories his district work with LaFollette and the Spokane Spokesman-Review, cites support from Chelan county homesteaders, and recalls his push for Justice Hughes with praise from Idaho Senator Borah. He was born in Indiana and rose from farm work to publishing before politics.
The editor enlisted in the army and served in heavy artillery until an accident required amputation of his left foot. After year in hospitals he resumed newspaper work, becoming city editor of the Spokesman-Review and later secretary of the National Press Club.
Voters must register to vote in the upcoming primary. City residents register at city hall with City Clerk Brown as registration officer. Those outside city limits register at Tumwater Light and Water with L. H. Hart as registration officer.
F. E. Bailey returned from Seattle saying shipyards are very active with many large tonnage ships and numerous smaller vessels under construction. He, a former Moran Bros. veteran on the Nebraska, may rejoin the yards and leave Cascade Orchard ranch. The president warned of possible railroad strike intervention to prevent a nationwide tie-up. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wilhoite visited Spokane after seeing daughter Grace Hitchcock at the G N office.
Mrs F A Losekamp departed yesterday afternoon for Elk River Idaho to be detained by business affairs for several weeks. Mrs Featherstone left for Wenatchee on advice from Mr N A Pearson that his son had been poisoned. The Lutheran ladies aid plan a meeting at Mrs Jim Wunder's home next Thursday afternoon August 10 with a cordial invitation to all.
A fragmented excerpt features Alice praising Tom yet noting his habit of self focus. Grace replies with a curt remark, while Puck closes the piece with cryptic lines indicating satire or magical mischief.
Fragmentary notes mention tense exchange between Bess and Boston Giohe amid a photo examination. The text hints at frustration over expressions and proper presentation during a posed moment, suggesting an informal rehearsal or interview setting.
A sharp exchange questions whether a vil or a bear fit Wall Street action. The line notes that neither party fits the stereotype and that both were the target of the other. The quip captures market tensions with wry humor.
A brief Kansas City Journal item notes fortunes and doubts with quoted lines from the paper and Shakespeare. The exchange hints at upcoming changes and the reader’s anticipation of better times.
Lloyd E. Gandy born December 25 1877 in Puallup Washington. A Spokane attorney and former state legislator he advocates Republican unity with the Progressive movement and a policy of preparedness and Americanism.
The party of Mayor Day Mrs N B Day Miss Minnie Woldenberg and Mr and Mrs Sam Daly planned a Seattle trip via Blewett and Snoqualmie pass. Reports stated the mayor had an accident injuring Miss Woldenberg but this was later denied. The return was delayed by presumed car damage and had not arrived by yesterday evening.
Mrs J M Field mother of Robt B Field leaves for the east this week visiting Chicago and a son at Langford North Carolina and will not return to Leavenworth before next summer.
Mr and Mrs W W Rice anticipate Mrs Rice's brother and his family from Iowa arriving the last of this week. Mr Knowles and his family visited here last summer.
Dr Hoxsey reports the arrival of a nine pound boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Wall last Saturday.
Paid notice states Superior Judge W A Grimshaw seeks re nomination in Chelan county under non partisan primaries on Sept 12 1916. He announces candidacy and urges voters to consider his record and fitness for office.
Arthur H Mohler of Cashmere files as a nonpartisan candidate for Superior Court Judge in Chelan County. Primary election is September 12.
Paid notices promote Congressman F. M. Goodwin and Lloyd E. Ganby for Congress in the 5th District. Both declare candidacy on the Republican ticket and pledge to follow voters' will at the primary election on September 12, 1916.
From Chelan and Kittitas Counties J B Adams Republican candidate for the nomination of joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties. Primaries Sept 12 1916.
Candidate Sam KR Sumner seeks the Republican nomination for the 56th Legislative District. Primary election date is September 12.
Authorized statement presents Frank A. Reynolds to Chelan county voters as a Republican candidate for sheriff at the primary election on September 12, 1916.
N Inshe announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to voters at the primary on September 12, 1916.
Bert McManus of Cashmere seeks the Republican nomination for Chelan County sheriff in the upcoming primary election subject to voter choice.
Republican candidate for Sheriff of Chelan county runs under voter will at the September 12, 1916 primaries.
U. G. Pogue of Wenatchee seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer at the primary election to be held September 12, 1916. He enters the race on the party ticket.
Frank G. Palmer declares his candidacy for Chelan county treasurer on the Republican ticket, subject to voters in the primary on September 12 1916. George R. Fisher supports the filing and official announcement.
Candidate Alex Baptie appears on the republican ticket for Chelan County Treasurer and will face voters in the September 12 1916 primary election.
Wenatchee candidates Tom C. Atkinson and F. M. Berry announce runs for county engineer on the Republican ticket. Peshastin’s J. W. Sussex seeks nomination at the September 12 primary with the same office and party.
Ernest G. Spencer of Entiat runs for county assessor on the Republican ticket, subject to voters at the primary election on September 12.
Prosecuting Attorney Co. B. Conner announces candidacy for the Chelan county Republican nomination. He seeks support from voters in the upcoming primary on Sept. 12.
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