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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

2

Leavenworth notices and 1907 public information

Fragmentary text lists notices and references to a Leavenworth posting system. Mentions dates, locations, and names in a damaged 1907 public notice page.

Public press duty warned against censoring truth

A historic note argues newspapers must publish truth to avoid legal peril and loss of public trust. It stresses that bribery or suppression of news undermines credibility and mail privileges, as business leaders warn against supporting such papers.

Editorial Feud Casts Light on Local Press Figures

In a back and forth since two weeks ago the Wenatchee World editor is mocked as lacking brains and The Echo editor accused of grain storms. The piece notes Thanksgiving publication, a missed local item, and praises J A Swett of the Sultan Star and Index Miner for his visit and influence.

Echo Wenatchee World The World J. A. Swett Sultam Star Index Miner Swett

Fat money and banking norms amid 1990s changes

The passage notes a shift in attitudes toward fat money during the panicky nineties. It contrasts earlier derision of such funding with current widespread use among banked individuals who even chide those who resist and try to opt out.

The Youth's Companion Endures as Youth Magazine

The Youth's Companion continues as the bright magazine for youth of both sexes. Thousands recall reading it in youth and find it just as good now as forty years ago. Subscriptions are $1.75 per year. address 144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Berkeley Street Boston Mass

Seattle Morning Times Collapse Ends Second Paper Hope

The Colonel abandons plans for a second morning newspaper after losing ten thousand dollars per month for eight months, signaling the end of the venture.

Seattle Morning Times

Populist Party Set to Meet in St Louis on April 2

A writer notes a renewed Populist surge tied to bankers and money larceny claims. Monday dispatches state the party will nominate candidates in St Louis on April 2, with Rooseveltism cited as a strong element in the lineup.

St Louis

RESULT OF THE TOWN ELECTION

O S Sampson appeared elected mayor while Charles Anderson won treasurer and Rafe T King EB A King and S C Wooltenberg were chosen councilmen for two years with C Ruth elected for one year. Citizens ticket results show Sampson 103 Carr 87 Hing 104 Fritz 39 Jacobson 72. Independents tally Nelson 33 Anderson 97 Woltenberg 90 King 90 Harrington 33 Ruth 107.

O. S. Sampson Charles Anderson Rafe T. King EB. A. King S C. Woaldenberg C. Ruth Citizens H. BE. Carr J. W. Elliott J. G Fritz F. S Jacobson L. J. Nelson Chas. A. Anderson S. C Woltenberg E. A. King WH. Harrington

School Notes from Chelan Wenatchee Club Raises Piano Funds

The Schoolmaster's era of Chelan at Wenatchee meets to boost county educational interests. The group reports $40 in cash and $15 in subscriptions for a piano fund and aims for at least $100 initial payment. Attendance drops with snow, affecting younger pupils.

Chelan Wenatchee

Mexican tamate asd southern California woman makes it

A Star wired domestic recipe describes preparing a chicken with corn peppers olives raisins and lard. The method calls for scraping corn from the cob, chopping the chicken, mixing with ingredients, wrapping in corn husks, and steaming or boiling until just done.

California Indianapolis Star

Packing school for fruit packers urged by growers

Fruit growers advocate a packing school to teach fancy packing techniques. If approved, it will likely be established the coming summer to improve fruit presentation and market value.

Assault at Tumwater Saloon Leaves Men Wounded

Bert Kennedy attacked Matt Greenwald with a knife in the rear of the Tumwater saloon last Saturday night. Greenwald sustained wounds that may prove fatal. Both men worked on the bridge under construction at that location and had a prior dispute.

Bert Kennedy Matt Greenwald Tumwater Wenatchee World

Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway Progress Brief

Seven miles of grade for the Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway will be ready soon with about seven hundred feet of trestle nearly finished. A week more should complete the trestle work while two to three hundred feet of cutting remains near the Lamb bungalow. Chumstick valley work is nearly done though the Beaver Creek divide section will take longer. Winter labor will continue for rails in spring. steel shipments are delayed. Logging has grown in the Chumstick valley with several million feet stacked awaiting mud clearance.

Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway Great Northern Tack Lamb Bungalow Chumstick Valley

Shocking Tunnel Accident Near Great Northern Plant

A dynamite blast in a tunnel two miles west of town killed Join Haesgedal instantly and fatally injured Frank Hill who died about ten hours later. Frank Ryan was not seriously hurt. Hill died at about 10 pm after doctor Hoxsey could do no more. Undertaker Sprague prepared the bodies for burial and they were taken to Wenatchee for interment in Potter's field.

Great Northern Hight Tummel Haesgedal Frank Hill Sprague Wenatchee Potter's Field

Early London banking panic and a governor’s salary feud

Article recalls 1667 London banking panic where many could not meet demands and four bankers were hanged at their doors amid crowds of creditors. It also notes the Davenport Tribune on legislative salary hikes and a supreme court ruling backing the state auditor in Governor Mead’s constitutional dispute.

London Davenport Tribune Maximaum Supreme Court Governor Mead

Two Men Arrested for Robbery in Belvil Camp Case

Gimble and Charlies Schomeham were arrested Monday for robbing Wm McCann near Belvil three miles from town. Detectives say the two, long viewed as robbers, drugged McCann then ransacked his pockets and kept a Seattle ticket, leading to their examining trial in Superior Court. They failed to post $500 bond and were moved to Wenatchee for further action. Police suspect ties to box car robberies and describe them as desperate criminals.

Gimble Charlies Schomeham Wm McCann Gimbie Belvil Place McCarnn McCann Eagle Creek Seattle Cross Taylor Wenatchee Superior Court Sconeham

Wellington woman buys Big Rock restaurant

Mrs. I. Miley of Wellington Washington purchased the Big Rock restaurant at the start of the week and plans to take it over as details remain unsettled.

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Leavenworth DERD Badltor and Pmprietor Aivenes Shornber Teutis United States Munity Independent Ticket Wenatchee Valley Northern Sean Ashe Steel River Bank Beaver A. A. Tholin Wooddd Adams & Carr Fred Brooks Washington J. A Fleming Teddy Bears M. FP. Peake F. R. Peake M. F. Peake & Son General Agency Timber Lands Puget Sound Gena Peterson Manifold Typewriter Wenatchee Milling Company Echke Parmers MOM Insurance Coo
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