This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
4
The article discusses The Echo newspaper failing to obtain Echo issues due to ads for a diamond ring and watch contest violating postal regulations. It details the sequence of notices, misinterpretations by Postmaster Davis, and the ensuing criticism of publisher F. E. Carlquist and the civic response, including allegations of graft and political impact surrounding local bond issues.
The article details a dispute in which Mr Corcoran is accused of falsehoods about Postmaster Davis and The Echo ad for Carlquist. It describes meetings on November 21 and December 1 where Carlquist and the paper’s publisher inquired about postal law compliance. It notes Carlquist’s election as mayor and other local officials’ re-elections.
The article notes that witnesses declined to testify against grafting charges, blocking prosecution due to reputations for truthfulness. A post office inspector promised cooperation and promised to interview if needed, underscoring a moral: tell the truth even when facts harm you.
The paper argues the McNamaras confessed and condemns the Los Angeles Times bombing. It opposes capital punishment, endorses solitary confinement for life, and urges organized labor to distance itself from violent radicals to regain public confidence. The piece cautions against conflating labor unions with terrorists and stresses cautious support for organized labor.
The state examiner reports Leavenworth has no bonded debt and only 31.50 in warrant debt. Assessed valuation is 449 762 with 1083 dollars cash on hand and 1182 dollars in unpaid taxes. The Tumwater Savings Bank owed 138 dollars in back interest, and Leavenworth State Bank now acts as depository paying interest on town funds.
A Tumwater Light & Water company charge links a comically phrased memory reading to an alleged socialist organ. It quotes a passage about theft from a purse versus stealing a good name, noting that losing one’s name harms more than material wealth.
Mrs. A J Martin did not seek a councilman at large spot but was urged by friends to allow her name. On the last days before the election she consented, receiving strong support from sticker campaigns. She lost by 39 votes and hails from Leavenworth after moving from Missouri fifteen years ago.
Two months after predicting election results the editor admits he was not a false prophet. He notes the voters especially the women showed good sense and discretion, increasing his faith in the outcome. He avoids claiming influence while acknowledging the result aligns with his cautious view.
W. R. Sears of Cashmere visited his daughters in town this week. He reported local apples have largely sold and shipped with good prices. He added that the Wenatchee Valley Railway and Power Co. has kept eight to ten teams and several men at work on the grade east of town, with plans to continue through winter.
W. J. Bryan criticizes current government funding for farmers claiming the nation is stingier with farm appropriations than any other major group. He argues for greater support to agricultural interests amid ongoing budget debates.
J. W. Copeland of Dayton, Ohio notes how the United States has long underutilized its farmers while boasting of a strong agriculture sector. He praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after his boy's cold vanished, contrasting it with costly medical bills and noting it is sold by King's City Drug Store.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.