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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
A Chelan County newspaper denounces M. E. Field as a congressional hopeful, accusing him of past missteps and questioning his qualifications. The piece defends nonpartisan considerations, contrasts provincial editorials, and notes local political loyalties and past judicial appointments.
The Wenatchee Republic urges Reeves’ fitness for the superior court judgeship and defends its right to support his candidacy while chiding Republicans for their stance. The piece frames the newspaper as exercising its right to advocate.
The paper condemns a Collier’s Weekly attack on Levi Ankeny and endorses Charles Jones for the U.S. Senate. It argues fair argument should decide the race and says Ankeny helped poor people, avoided harsh actions in the past, and did not seize homes during the 1890s.
The passage notes support for Levi Ankeny while criticizing Jones allies and tactics. It argues some voters switch to Ankeny, citing judgments about virtue and fear of defaming an elderly person, and predicts defeat if tactics persist. The text reflects local political pressure and candidate portrayal.
The World reports Walter Olive in Kittitas County boosting H. M. Field for Congress. The claim harms Olive’s own candidacy with Field opponents. In Chelan County, Field is unlikely to win votes, with six of 600 expected and perhaps none.
The Echo reports Hon. Geo. E. Dickson of Ellensburg accepts a call as candidate for State Senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties. Dickson, a three term house member, says his experience would make him a more useful and effective representative than a new man.
John D. Atkinson visited Wenatchee last week though duties limit campaigning. Observers expect him to secure a large second choice vote in the race.
J A Balmer of Cle Elum candidate for state senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties and F A Huntley state commissioner of Agriculture called on The Echo Tuesday.
A small crowd gathered in Fraternal hall Tuesday night for a speech by Dickson of Kittitas county and Perry of the state railroad commission. Hon. J. A. Balmer of Cle Elum, a joint senatorial candidate from Chelan and Kittitas counties, appeared and was invited to speak.
Mr Dickson urged railroad workers to back laws favoring labor and forest conservation while supporting Roosevelt policy and river navigation. Mr Balmer endorsed local option on liquor, pledging to follow constituents and Republican platform. Judge King and F A Reynolds spoke on candidacy as Perry urged rail workers to push laws benefiting their safety and comfort.
The Los Angeles Herald condemns a campaign falsehood claiming a convicted murderer in prison is the socialist presidential candidate. It labels the assertion a bad old fashioned lie and asserts the socialist candidate is a scholarly former Indiana state legislator and reformer, debunking the rumor.
Morris Hurwitz unearthed four gold nuggets weighing half a pound each while digging two cess pools in a new Los Angeles residence district. Assayer valued them at 125 each, sparking a neighborhood rush as hundreds search nearby sites amid property ownership concerns.
A small house near the mill burned Wednesday night at about 11 30. It belonged to Geo Blacksedge and was occupied by E Benjamin who lost all household goods valued at several hundred dollars. The old frame building was not worth more than a few hundred dollars and had no insurance.
The school board of District No. 49 invites written proposals for transporting children from Eagle Creek and Cascade area. Proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline to G. W. Hathaway, Clerk.
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