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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces a Friday issue dated December 13 1907 edited by Deed H Mayar publisher with annual subscription one dollar in advance. Notices and communications directed to the Echo at its post office address are requested.
In a press driven recommendation Meyer calls for 11 pound rural parcels post with origin on route and supports a postal savings bank. He notes opposition from bankers and large city trade centers while urging readers to write Congressman Jones in support to counter city chamber resolutions.
The Palmer Mountain Prospector reprints a critic’s view that banks deserve limited praise for averting disaster. It credits merchants and working people for steadiness while denouncing the circulating currency as a surrogate with legal limits. The piece argues banks risk little while the public bears the danger and cost.
W D Vincent cashier of the Old National Bank urged support for a second term for President Roosevelt at the Spokane jobber’s banquet. The crowd cheered, signaling broad agreement with the stance among attendees.
Last Sunday night about eleven Iverson a Swede employed by Wenatchee Valley and Northern Railway contractors entered the home of Mrs. W L Davis near the coal sheds and assaulted Mrs Jennie Jordan. Mrs Davis' brother C McKinney woke and Iverson fled but was tracked by Deputy Sheriff Platt and jailed. Iverson confessed to two officers and said he came to work three weeks ago. he is about 27.
In police court Judge John B. Gordon dismissed the obstruction charge against the Great Northern Railway Company for blocking the Columbia street crossing on Railroad avenue while a freight moved slowly. Firemen protested the delay, but witnesses stated the train was moving during the blockade. The column also recounts macabre medical anecdotes about surgeries and odd medical claims.
Department of the Interior Land Office in Waterville Washington announces Abraham S Huffmaster of Leavenworth Washington files for final five year proof to support Homestead entry No 5678 for lots 1 2 8 and se 4 section 6 township 26 N range 18 E Willamette meridian. Proof to be given before J E Shore U S Commissioner in Leavenworth January 16 1908 witness list includes Joseph H Mitchell Robert E Nickles William Geffen and Wm W Burgess all of Leavenworth Washington.
G W Hathaway files suit against B C Hatton in Leavenworth Washington to recover 41 dollars 15 cents for goods ice and services from November 27 1907. Hatton summoned to appear January 11 at 10 a m to answer the complaint.
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