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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
3
This notice outlines that the Leavenworth Echo is issued weekly on Fridays with a $1.00 yearly prepaid subscription. It directs communications to The Leavenworth Echo and sets that condolence notices, paid ads, and business promotions must follow regular advertising rates. Free community entertainments may use the columns, with no deviation from the rule.
The article argues ongoing support for enacting a direct primary election law as promised to voters. It cautions the legislature may block the measure and stresses that the platform represents a pledge to follow a defined course. It asserts the Republican Party cannot mimic Democratic tactics to win votes and lose voter trust.
Congressman Cushman declares opposition to dividing Washington into congressional districts. He questions delaying action, notes past census gains, and argues for immediate division as right and supported by prior party platform. He contrasts with arguments tied to future census outcomes and political evasion.
An Iowa town’s mob hangs Cullen a 60 year old criminal from a bridge after breaking jail doors amid clergy and townspeople. The article notes fear of acquittal or delayed trial and questions court faith, warning Spokane’s citizens to beware rising mob temper.
The passage argues that unprovoked murder reveals gaps in criminal law and calls for prompt, impartial justice. It claims lynching arises when courts are swayed by money or sentiment, asserting a need for strong enforcement to deter mob violence. It contrasts Cullen's crime as a frenzy with Sidney Sloane's alleged insanity.
The late snow storms blanket Wenatchee area with about five feet of snow and near zero temperatures. Residents report difficult travel to Leavenworth and Chiwaukum while local plans reference Red Mountain enterprise electric lines and a hoped town near Wenatchee Lake.
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of Frank Bush deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within one year after first publication. Address for claims: Lewis J. Nelson Leavenworth Chelan Washington. Dated January 8 1907. John T. Bush administrator. First publication January 11 1907.
Mayor elect Fr. M. Scheble outlines priorities including water supply, street paving, concrete sidewalks, and fire protection. He emphasizes harmony in appointments and notes no clean sweep, with several council members listed as newly sworn in and holdovers. Rancher W A Gildersleeve slaughtered 19 cattle for hides. buyers were scarce as hay prices rose.
The town council of Leavenworth enacts an ordinance defining vagrants as those idling with no visible means of support and loitering in streets. It imposes fines up to 100 or up to forty days in jail for violations, with provisions targeting gamblers prostitutes and related disorderly conduct. The ordinance was read on December 1, 1906, signed by Mayor Deedh and Clerk Guy A. Hamilton, and published January 10, 1907.
An 1907 town council ordinance vacates portions of unnamed street from Commercial to River street and River street west of lot 10 in block 3 of Ralston Addition. It directs a plat showing land dedicated to public street use in place of the vacated segments. First reading January 1907. Mayor Deed H and Clerk Guy A. Hamilton attest the ordinance. Published January 11, 1907.
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