Editorial SPECIAL NOTICE On moral and benevolent use of space
The Echo reminds readers that notices intended to raise money or promote business must run at paid rates. Free community welfare pieces get column space. The piece criticizes dynastic power and legal bribery, arguing for strict enforcement of laws against the rich and influential. It references George Otis Smith and a federal bulletin on minerals.
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Echo
Geological Department
Government
George Otis Smith
United States
Washington, D. C
Straws Indicate Way Political Wind Blows
The piece notes Taft vetoed Arizona statehood over a recall provision and browsers recall of judges. Arizona voters elected a Democratic slate pledging a constitutional amendment for recall and other progressive measures. California also moved to adopt recall of judges after Taft denounced it. It suggests people are thinking for themselves in political reform.
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Arizona
United States
Taft
California
Who is the Greatest Sinner Senator Borah Attacks Trusts
Senator Borah of Idaho, a conservative voice for progressive republicanism, spoke to the Young Republican club in New York City on December 20. He compared the McNamaras to Standard Oil and American Tobacco, accusing both of vast law violations and moral harm. He warned that Standard Oil’s rebates and Rockefeller’s gifts undermine respect for law and religion.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Young Republican Club
New York City
McNamaras
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Companies
Borah
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Judge Martin To Deliver Two Lectures In Leavenworth
Wenatchee attorney Judge Victor C. Martin will speak at the Congressional church in Leavenworth on Sunday January 7. The forenoon lecture titled Gleanings from the Book of Ruth and the evening talk Will the Bible Stand Forever will be delivered. Martin, a former ordained minister, is described as an able and fluent speaker.
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Victor C. Martin
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Martin
False Alarm at the State Bank Christmas Night
A Christmas night alarm at the State Bank woke the cashier and assistant. No tampering found in the burglar system after inspection. Neighbors gathered at the Freytags home for a lively holiday party with John Gall H Th Hansen A H Leftwich Miss Worsley F L Brender and Charles Hill in attendance. The Echo urged clear hydrant access at Ninth and Front streets after snow shoveling covered the hydrant near Koerners drug store ensuring quick fire response.
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Charles Freytag
Chumstick Valley
John Gall
H. Th. Hansen
A. H. Leftwich
Ninth and
Front Streets
Koerners Drug Store
Knights of Pythias Initiate New Members at Special Meeting
At a special meeting William Brender and Dick Simons were initiated into the second rank of the Knights of Pythias. The order will meet in Fireman's hall on the second and fourth Fridays each month.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
William Brender
Dick Simons
Fireman’s Hall
Fourth annual hall of Locomotive Firemen on Christmas night
The fourth annual hall of the Broth Hood of Locomotive Firemen was held in their own hall on Christmas night as in past years. It drew an unusually large crowd and was pronounced a very enjoyable affair.
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to Install Officers
Local fraternal groups Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors announce a Wednesday evening meeting on January 3 to install officers. A druggist quotes a long-time seller praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for fast relief, with King's City Drug Store listed as a retailer.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Royal Neighbors
Enos Lollar
Saratoga
Ind
King’s City Drug Store
Squabble Over Road No 10 Ends With Great Northern Rights
After six months of dispute highway officials granted Great Northern the right to use a portion of public road between Wenatchee and Pateros along the Columbia River. The railroad agreed to build a ten foot roadway above the line, with concessions amid opposition from G Lawrence and Gov. Hay. final majority by Auditor Clauson Treasurer Lewis and Engineer Roberts settled the matter.
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Highway Board
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Pateros
Columbia River
No cider to rival Farmer Marshall in New Jersey
A humorous tale praises Farmer Marshall for cider and notes his stingy reputation. Young Peterson tries to coax a drink, but the farmer outsmarts him, declaring his cider unmatched. A second joke about a fat man at the theater ends with a wry comparison to buckwheat cakes.
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New Jersey
Marshall
J’eterson
Peterson
Jersey
Tom
New York Times
Christmas Chorus From Classroom Exchange
A supervisor bids merry Christmas to pupils before holidays and forty youngsters respond with the same wish, each wishing Mr Browning well as they depart.
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Browning
Port Secret Restores Old Wall Cask Mystery
A London Stock Exchange figure kept a prized port in a sealed cellar. After a wall was built to guard it, a neighbor reveals a hidden cask of fine old port still there. The tale ends with revelation of the forgotten supply and dwindling quantity.
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London Stock Exchange
West End
A Spoiled Banquet on Halloween in Washington
An ambassador in Washington planned a dinner for Siamese noblemen on Halloween. No guests arrived as the food spoiled. a green butler reveals masqueraders in bells and finery used the bell and arrived by motors, then turned away. The scene ends with the ambassador perplexed by the phantom guests.
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Washington
Washington Star
White Handa Hand Paste Recipe Directions
For whitening and softening hands apply a paste to the hands and wear old white kid gloves at night. Mix one ounce sweet almonds, one ounce rosewater, fifty drops benzoin tincture, and the yolks of two eggs. Beat eggs, add oil, stir smooth, then rosewater and benzoin drop by drop until thoroughly mixed.
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild pleasant remedy for stomach disorders in children and promotes sale at King's City Drug Store.
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King’s City Drug Store
King's City Deng Store
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