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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes names and places including Lewencoti and The Lewenworth Erie. Mentions reporters or editors and local communications. The garbled lines resemble an era style article with scattered references to people and events, but specifics are unclear.
A newspaper column argues about land and rail policy and the Rockwell candidacy, weighing Roosevelt's coal land withdrawal stance and land exchange ideas. It critiques newspaper influence on elections, praises Ankeny as an exception, and defends advertising value in political promotion. The piece laments corporate land control and urges fair property policy while preserving the paper's ad revenue stance.
Fred Kemp of Corbin Luddington Kemp Wenatchee was in town this week and paid respects to the Echo. He is praised as a clever fellow and an honor to the profession. The Echo always welcomes him.
The article previews the upcoming primary on September 3, highlighting Reeves as a former candidate and Geese as his opponent. It notes the crowded church gathering, strong audience approval, and a formal program of musical selections and readings surrounding the event.
J W Hutchinson of Sunnyslope is named as a Republican candidate for sheriff in the September 8 primary. He cites prior service as Wise County Virginia treasurer 1883 to 1887 and sheriff 1887 to 1891, and notes three years residency in Chelan County near Wenatchee. He seeks voter support to win the primary.
A call to action urges residents to register promptly as registration books will close in a few days. Citizens are asked to inform others who have not registered and to motivate every voter to participate in the primary election.
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