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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
3
Washington proposals for a central bank envision a Washington headquartered bank issuing currency backed by branch paper. National banks would hold stock and fund a $200 to $300 million capital, with treasury and currency controllers directing fiscal operations and a presidential appointee panel.
A Mexico City dispatch reports Jose M. Rangel was arrested in San Antonio with associates, yielding documents and arms that show progress toward an October invasion of Mexico. Five attack points near the Texas border and along rail lines were planned, though names aren’t released. Separately, rioters at Schoenville clashed with authorities, driving strikers into the Ohio river as strikebreakers were ferried away.
Seattle reports R V LaDow says one of three new federal prisons will be placed on McNeil's Island in Puget Sound near Tacoma. The existing federal prison there is undersized for government needs. Winnipeg notes farmers foresee a record harvest across Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia. New York reports William K Payne of Auburn appointed to handle federal customs litigation for D Frank Lloyd deputy assistant attorney general.
Spokane Aug 16 Judge James Witten outlines how to enter Indian reservation lands for Coeur d Alene Flathead and Spokane reserves. Those with assigned numbers will be notified of filing dates next spring a map will show all lands and appraisals. Entries begin next April maps posted in land office and tract checks proceed. Only the applicant and one companion may enter the map room during selection.
Denver hosts the 12th annual Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress with 5000 to 7000 delegates discussing westward growth from the Panama Canal to dry farming. The event featured the Ballinger Pinchot dispute amid sessions on commerce industry and agriculture.
Portland market report shows wheat values for new and old crops, barley and oats prices, hay and butter rates across Willamette Valley, Eastern Oregon, and Washington regions. Egg and wool quotes and other staples such as potatoes and mohair appear, reflecting regional agricultural pricing.
John F. Stevens announces a controlling interest in the Oregon Trunk canal project funded by James J. Hill. The plan aims to extend rail links from Oregon toward San Francisco, with Stevens pledging fast construction and Hill’s financial backing. Harriman official J. P. O'Brien warns of competing routes and asserts rights in Deschutes country.
Weekly briefing reports record attendance at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and a New York push to back J Pierpont Morgan against Tammany Hall. A major Japan earthquake injures and possibly kills many, while Thaw is returned to Matteawan. Spokane hosts 1910 reunions and prepares for the 17th National Irrigation Congress.
Former Minnesota governor was chosen as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at a convention held in Salt Lake City last week. He succeeds the previous head and takes office at once.
In Chautauqua New York on August 16 Col. E. S. McClure, editor of McClure's Magazine, warned that Britain faces possible destruction by Germany and could yield real authority to Washington if pressed. He speaks to U S statesmen about this momentary danger.
Detectives hunt for a pearl necklace belonging to Mrs. E Tobias Earl wife of the Los Angeles Express publisher. A large reward is being offered to recover the valuable gems in the Los Angeles area.
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