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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
An excerpt notes recurring Friday issues with a subscription rate of 1.50 per year in advance and directs communications to The Leavenworth Echo. The fragment labels itself as Scraps from the Intellectual Junk Heap and hints at a newspaper editorial tone.
The nomination lists Theodore Roosevelt of New York as President and Hiram W. Johnson of California as Vice President. The ticket presents a Republican aligned leadership with Roosevelt as the chief candidate and Johnson as running mate.
A Seattle meeting of the progressive state committee set a September 7 preference primary to gauge support for state and congressional candidates and select delegates to conventions. The state convention will gather September 10 to nominate the full state ticket, with county tickets to be decided locally after harmony was preserved.
The city voters decisively backed issuing bonds to fund a municipal water system drawing from Icicle River. The Echo supports the plan, stressing pure water for domestic use and fire protection and noting the stream’s pristine, government-protected watershed.
The paper urges readers to oppose J H Schively, arguing he is not a suitable candidate and noting a desire for capable and honest public officers across parties. It emphasizes unity beyond party lines and critiques his fitness for office.
The piece accuses J. H. Shively of graft and misconduct while serving as Washington state insurance commissioner. It cites testimony before a legislative investigating committee, noting daily expenses and dual salaries with Spokane Live Stock Insurance Co, and argues against his election.
Chelan county Republican Sam Sumner visited the Echo to promote a legislative bill to create a bonding district spanning Leavenworth to Wenatch to fund a large pipe line from Icicle river to Wenatchee. The project would supply water for domestic use and finance two or three power plants to provide light and power for the valley. The plan, first suggested five years ago, requires a special act and joint action by Leavenworth Cashmere and Wenatchee with rural landowners showing strong local support.
Local drug store Ming's City Drug Store urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for potential summer emergencies. advertisement emphasizes preparedness and availability.
In Wenatchee Dr. McCoy expanded his surgery practice with a Grosse Flamme x ray machine, claiming it to be the latest and most expensive equipment for locating fractures and foreign bodies. The physician, formerly in Leavenworth and now in central Washington, touts modern surgical appliances and a strong local reputation. Chamberlain's Liniment recommended for sore muscles and rheumatic pains, sold by King's City Drug Store.
Official notices outline charges for county and precinct office announcements. Announcements remain on display until after the September primary, then only successful candidates’ names stay posted until the November election.
A Spokane Progressive F M Goodwin announces a bid for Congress from the Third District to be decided at the September 7 primary. Chelan County races list J E Ferguson seeking State Senator spot for the Thirteenth District with Sept 10 primaries. many Chelan county officials announce campaigns for county and state offices on the Republican or Democratic tickets.
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