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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
2
Announcement urges all Leavenworth voters to check registration status with the city clerk and add their names if missing. It stresses every man and woman should be qualified to vote and shows support for Mr. Watson in the upcoming election.
A call emphasizes voter registration in Leavenworth and the west end to back Mr. Watson for county commissioner. It urges representation for highway funding and road improvements, insisting on a square deal and equal district treatment without harming others.
In the first chance since Chelan county's organization Leavenworth may gain the district two commissioner post. Cashmere backs J F Casebeer for school superintendent and supports Geo Watson for county commissioner. The western district populace backs Watson while Casebeer enjoys Cashmere and local town backing.
Voters must be registered to vote in the September 10 primary and November 4 general elections. Check with the city clerk to confirm your name on the rolls and register if it is missing, stressing that every eligible voter must exercise their right.
A number of Wen atehee women sent a petition to the President Monday urging action to stop the making of liquor and the transport of intoxicating liquors by transportation companies.
George Watson announces his candidacy for county commissioner after pressure from friends in Leavenworth. He and his wife opposed it, but he agrees to serve Chelan county, citing long residence and road needs. Watson is quiet, devoting time to business, with votes likely to come from his large circle of friends in the area and Cashmere.
A critique accuses C C Dill of opportunism on the German war issue. The speaker claims Dill opposed war in Congress and predicted riots if conscription passed, but later supported war to gain votes, questioning his sincerity and fitness to represent liberty-loving citizens. Soldiers in France are praised as steadfast.
Mr J F Casebeer of Cashmere seeks the republican nomination for Leavenworth superintendent. He has eight consecutive terms as Cashmere superintendent with annual uncontested re elections and is expected to face a Democratic opponent in the general election.
Mr L M Hull appears in this week’s announcement column as a candidate for county clerk. He has long been a Chelan county citizen, with the remark implying deep local familiarity and legal experience.
A long-time Wenatchee resident with a history in fruit growing continues to engage with the fruit business though not as his occupation. He previously served four years as Wenatchee postmaster and has consistently supported efforts to develop the Wenatchee valley and his hometown.
A historical analysis traces Germany’s woes to medieval feudal fragmentation and religious fragmentation during the Reformation. It credits Brandenburg with leading unification under strong rulers and argues Germany lagged politically, economically, and socially behind England and France, becoming a danger in the twentieth century through a revived absolutist system.
I A Baker the present incumbent announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket subject to the voters will at the primary election September 10 1918. Wenatchee candidate for County Clerk on the Republican ticket subject to the people expressed at the primary September 10 1918.
Spokane Republican J Stanley Webster announces his bid for Congress in Washington state from the Fifth District. He seeks election on the Republican ticket.
W F Whitney runs as the Republican candidate for Chelan County prosecuting attorney subject to voters at the September 10 primary. He emphasizes readiness to serve and urges turnout for the party.
N A Pearson announces candidacy for Chelan County Representative in the upcoming primary on September 10 1918. He requests Republican party ballot placement and pledges to provide the best services if nominated and elected to the next legislature.
George Watson of Leavenworth runs as a Republican in the Second District for County Commissioner, subject to voters at the primary election.
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