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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes Ohio's rising influence as a potential prize in 1912 politics. La Follette signals a national bid from Ohio while Taft follows him westward. Roosevelt's progress prompts progressive worry. Bourne backs cautious reform, and Democrats push for a strong nominating run as Congress reopens.
The passage discusses presidential politics with tone on tariff reform aimed at the public. It contrasts opinions on who exactly constitutes the public and hints at partisan debate over tariff policy. The text reflects historical framing of economic policy and public interest.
Under the 1911 law the state tax commission will convene with county assessors in Olympia on January 16 to tackle taxation questions. Many issues will be addressed at the Assessors association meeting and some constitutional amendments may be proposed for the next legislature. President A E Parrish of King County urges Chelan County assessor R C Osborn to attend, and it is believed all assessors will be present.
Wenatchee base ball fans met Friday to organize funds and plan the coming season. The club reports a $100 cash profit and $500 worth of equipment. League players seek to join the squad and an experienced Northwestern league head is expected to lead. Leavenworth also readies for the season, promising renewed town rivalry.
Rebekah Installation Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. 194 held a regular session on January 4 and installed officers for the term. Noble grand Addie Brown, vice grand Jennie James, secretary Don M. Thomas, treasurer Geo. A. Daly, warden Katie Shepard, conductor Mary Kraiger, chaplain Clara Sutton, R S to N G Nannie Carr, L S to N G Dora Daly, R S to VG Katie Elmer, L S to VG Lizzie Thompson, inner guard Annie Thomas, outer guard Milton Wormsley. The lodge has seventy six members and meets the first and third Thursdays each month.
The state tax commission collected during the year from Oct 1 1910 to Sep 30 1911 a total of 194 067 66 dollars an average of 16 172 31 monthly. Of this amount 3 926 came from cash escheats 121 127 from inheritance taxes and 69 013 represents liquor license fees.
The state collected its first royalty from F. N. Scheble & Son of Wenatchee for a gold mine near Entiat on the Columbia River. The $500 payment represents five percent of the mine's output under mineral laws.
Dan Nason an affluent Chelan County Indian died after being struck by passenger train No. 1 while walking home from town. Witnesses say he fell beside the track and was run over, his body left along a mile of railroad. Sheriff Ferguson suspects foul play and a further investigation may follow. Nason, over 50, lived at Dryden with three children. his daughter is linked by marriage to Ignas Wistacken, connected to a prior suspected murder, and his son was en route to Tacoma for school. He is buried in the Indian cemetery near Cashmere.
The piece notes enduring faith in omens from a toppled 200 foot republican flagpole in an Illinois city to prophecies of Germany's decline in 1913. It cites astrologers, Kohinoor diamond beliefs, and common superstitions about dogs, the number thirteen, opals, and Fridays, reflecting broad credulity.
Frank Davis and Dude Brown return from Beverly where they conducted business. They say they own 750 horses there to be shipped east in the spring.
The Jeanne Russell Company canceled its three night engagement after the American Girl due to quarantine. The 12 member troupe labeled as one of the winter’s best performed in Cashmere to packed houses and hopes for a return next week. The Hallowell Concert Company also cancels its planned Saturday and Sunday shows. The theater undergoes overhaul under Stage Manager Benjamin Fenton Moore and will reopen soon.
A fire Tuesday morning around 10 o clock damaged three shacks in Jap Town. A defective stove pipe is suspected as the cause. Eighteen to twenty Japanese houses line the row, raising concern the entire block could burn. Loss is placed at several hundred dollars, mainly watches and cash left inside.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers installed last Thursday evening a slate led by President Mrs. Frank Clemens and Past President Mrs. Thomas Grant. Other officers included Vice President Mrs. James Laherty Secretary Mrs. John Love Treasurer Mrs. Robert Meath Chaplain Mrs. Wm Cline Guide Mrs. Joe Beattiger and Sentinel Mrs. Dave Grant.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McNett died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A J Martin conducted by Rev W V Davis. John Churchill traveled to North Yakima Saturday to visit his ailing brother William.
The Echo announces a two prize contest offering a Dixie Flyer motorcycle to a local boy and a Wenatchee Business College scholarship to a girl. Subscriptions renewals and advertising orders earn certificates. prizes awarded July 1, 1912 with ties split per postal rules. Other notes discuss rail, canal, and regional commerce developments.
The state college at Pullman with experiment station officials will authenticate yields for any farmer who applies. Costs include traveling expenses and 2.50 per diem for measuring the crop. Farmers may contact the college for details and arrangements. Also bids due February 12 for dig of Lake Washington ship canal with 500,000 dollars available, due by July 1, 1914, in three sections.
Chelan county applicants listed by H. B. Dewey state superintendent of public instruction as recipients of teacher certificates. Names include Nannie E. Allison, D. E. Bergman, F. O. Brewer, Dewey Dissmore, Frank C. Drumm, Mrs. Mabel Drumm, O. F. Harris, Alice Horton, Katherine Howland, Cora L. Shipton, Etta Taylor, Mildred O. Thomas, Goldie F. Trent, Winnifred J. Wallace, Ethel Williams, Isabella M. Byron, Rose Waltman, Sarah Peterson, and Arthur T. Sutton.
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