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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo dissolves its co partnership between Deed H Mayor and John W Laden by mutual consent. Mayor purchases Laden s interest and assumes all debts and duties. All accounts due the firm are to be paid to Mayor. Dated February 8 1904.
An inspection of Leavenworth shows room for new lines of trade as population could double by winter. The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co plans a large mill with hundreds of workers and rail payouts rise, signaling rapid economic expansion and heightened competition for existing merchants.
A discussion years ago on whether marriage is a failure left the issue in statu quo. If marital infelicity and divorce indicate a trend, the divorces handled under Judge Griffin in Seattle lean toward the proposition’s negative.
The article notes Monday saw eleven divorce grants in Judge Griffin's court with women most often seeking dissolution on grounds of nonsupport and desertion. It argues divorces trend upward alongside marriages, reflecting changing attitudes toward court involvement and evolving standards.
The Echo urges cautious growth this spring warning that booms bring a rapid fall and hurt the town. It expects steady demand with fair prices to spur modest expansion of homes and businesses in Leavenworth this summer.
Wilmon Tucker, a young lawyer, was nominated by Democrats on Wednesday as Seattle’s mayoral candidate. He previously aligned with populist currents in the 1890s.
Two long time Republican supporters in Washington warn via letters that they will bolt the ticket and back a Democrat if McBride is not nominated. They say McBride, if renominated, should have party support. if defeated, a new standard bearer would be elected similarly to McBride. They urge Lew Wilmot and H. E. Beach to line up and drill.
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