The Slippery Gulch Howler Harshly Probes Local Boss and Chickens
The Slippery Gulch Howler irately satirizes Charley Flannigan, the local political boss, accusing him of misinformation about his chicken interests. It mocks Mrs boss and references a possible ruling by Judge McKeown. It mentions Leavenworth Steam Laundry and corruptions, a Bill Brender gasoline route, and a boast about poisons and insurance schemes in a chaotic, risqué editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Flannigan
Diggins
Charley
Bill Anderson
Proclamation Lifts Restrictions and Opens Slippery Gulch Events
A mayoral proclamation from Slippery Gulch on January 15 16 17 1819 declares a general relaxation of restrictions for dancing gambling and revelry. It grants dispensations to Calamity Jane and Mexican Pete and sets a public gathering at the Mason ic Hall at eight o clock on the specified days. The document warns against rough conduct and assigns city pride to orderly behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Gamblin den
Slippery Gulch
Masonic Hall
Diggins
Wax figures in window spark shopper uproar at McCLAIN store
McCLAIN displays wax figures of a bride and groom in his storefront window. A card at their feet reads BOY WANTED provoking complaints about sensitivity and prompting calls for action. Local merchants weigh in on storefront decor and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. McClain
Wanted ads fill space as editors rush to print
Classified blurbs offer a host of wartime style wants in Slippery Gulch. An aspiring host ess is sought for a road house with shimmy steps and city connections. A black jack dealer who survives the line of fire is promised good pay. A few more Gulch citizens are needed for shooting practice, signed Wheeler the photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Gulch
Dee MeeKown
Wheeler
Slippery Gulch Editorial Attacks Moral Regulators
A fragmented local piece attacks officials led by a mayor and a political boss over Proclamations while defending Slippery Gulch as peaceful. It references dancing halls Calamity Janes Mexican Petes and concerns about underworld violence and revelry, then hints at social reform via passive means and a ladies' suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Pluribum
Plain
Peshastin
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Howler
MelIntosh
Billy Sunday Assistance Echo Publishing Co
Leavenworth Steam Laundry
Bill Brender
Bill Elliott
Leavenworth Cooperative Store
Leavenworth, Wash
Working Man’s
Lectern
Wheeler's Drug Store
KODAK
Wheeler’s Photo & Art Shop
The
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
G. Mecheown, the
J. C. Penney Co
Rolin
Butler Sampson
Leavenworth State Bank
Nolan the Tailor
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