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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
Weekly note published Fridays by The Leavenworth Echo invites readers to address communications to the paper. It references the column Scraps from the Intellectual Junk Heap and notes some newspapers call it Editorial.
The ticket lists Theodore Roosevelt of New York as presidential candidate with Hiram W. Johnson of California as vice president, signaling a prominent Republican bid in the era.
The Echo urges Leavenworth voters to approve municipal ownership of the water system to secure pure abundant water for drinking, domestic use, and fire protection. It warns that without public water could jeopardize schools and safety, and calls prioritizing water before sewers and streets.
County officers are the people’s business agents and should be kept non political. A proposed law in the next legislature would place all county officials on a non partisan basis. Voters should decide the best qualified candidates, regardless of party.
The Echo states fear of prosecution will not deter exposing fakirs and grafts in the community. It condemns newspapers that shield crooked schemes for private gain and urges readers to report or publish verifiable accusations against its editor if truth can be proven.
Forty thousand dollars will be spent to extend the city water system, creating work for fifty men for four months after the summer season ends, with contracts likely to begin soon and help to relieve local unemployment.
The proposal argues cheaper completion through labor focus, with three fourths of funds paid for labor. The town would gain pure drinking water and ample fire protection, benefiting residents and contractors alike. It urges residents to allow the plan to take root.
The Echo faces complaints about non delivery for city subscribers. Names are printed by machine to ensure every address is covered, with Friday morning post office delivery between 7 and 7 30. Call the office for a missing copy and we will provide one to show loyalty to the newspaper.
The Echo advocates municipal ownership of the water system for better water, abundant supply, and lower costs. It contends profits should not factor in, and that public ownership could attract new residents to Leavenworth.
State Board of Education action kept 36 Washington high schools on approved lists. Cashmere Chelan Waterville Wenatchee remained on four year lists while Conconully and Ephrata shifted toward partial accreditation with 9th or 10th grades. Quincy achieved accreditation through 11th grade.
A car carrying Obie Clemmons Frank Pate Clarence Leedy and Charley Martin plunged down Sunnyslope grade from fifty to sixty feet but the occupants were not seriously hurt. The Wenatchee Gold Mining Co plant near Entiat boosts capacity with new machinery and pays dividends. A severe windstorm caused minor orchard damage about one per cent. County advertising urges readiness with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by King's City Drug Store.
E. E. Youngs of Berkshire, Vermont says he suffered constipation and indigestion until using Dr King's New Life Pills. He claims the pills are an excellent remedy for stomach liver or kidney troubles and priced at 25 cents at druggists.
Announcements for county and precinct offices will be charged 10.00 and 5.00 respectively. All announcements remain posted until after the September primary. After the primary only successful candidates’ names will remain posted until the November regular election.
A long list of Chelan county candidates announces for public offices including F M Goodwin Spokane progressive for Congress and J H Smithson seeking State Senate in the 13th District. Chelan officials up for reelection include Superior Judge R S Ludington county treasurer sheriff and county clerk with nominations to be decided at the September 10 1912 primary.
John C. Lawrence announces withdrawal of his candidate name for the Republican nomination and declares he will seek the Progressive ticket at the convention on September 10. He becomes the first to announce a Progressive run in the state race.
The note accuses Mr. Corcoran of personal loyalty to a boss, claiming his stance against municipal control is biased and his testimony doubly compromised by allegiance and self interest.
A political straw indicates James Wickersham as a progressive candidate for congressional delegate from Alaska, set to challenge a Republican and a Democratic opponent this week.
A report warning of high charges to hook homes to the municipal water system is spread by opponents of municipal ownership. The claim aims to sway public opinion against public control of utilities.
Martin Gohlman of Leavenworth Washington filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof for a homestead in section 18 township 24 range 18 east Willamette meridian. The hearing will be before Frank A Reynolds U S Commissioner on September 25 1912 witnesses: Win Faulkner J B Hathaway E C Booth Wm Simpson all of Leavenworth Washington.
The Methodist Lutheran and Catholic churches sit on the north side of the track lacking any fire protection. If a fire starts they would burn to the ground with no safeguard in place.
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