Progressives and the fate of reform in American politics
The piece argues that progressives cannot return to the old system as the Republican Party relies on party bosses and fears for self government. It credits a factional split to Chicago conventions and argues the new party arose from a genuine demand for reform. It predicts the progressive wave will continue, beyond leaders like Mr. Munsey and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Republican Party
Taft
New York
Chicago
New Party
United States
Progressive Party
Munsey
Theodore Roosevelt
Shall We Have A Sewerage System
Property holders urge editor to gauge voter sentiment on a proposed summer sewer project in Leavenworth. North side lacks sewers, while south side has private lines. municipal water is praised as top quality. Officials claim perfect sewage possible at minimal cost with citywide system.
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Leavenworth
Perfect sewerage system and water purity appeal to homeseekers
A call to readers to consider the value of a flawless sewerage system and exceptionally pure water as persuasive arguments for attracting home buyers and investors. The piece urges public input on the issue.
Leavenworth Echo Sees Rising Subscriptions From Wenatchee Valley
The Echo reports steady subscriber growth with more than three new readers per day since January. The editor says readers support for spreading news about Leavenworth, Washington reflects belief in the paper and its community impact.
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The
Echo
Wenatchee Valley
Washington
Leavenworth
Ad in The Echo Proves Prompt Hay Sale
A local advertiser Martin Christensen placed a brief hay ad in The Echo and soon called to cancel saying over two hundred tons were sold so the ad should be removed. He reported all hay sold and praised the paper for results.
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Echo
Martin Christensen
Democrats Lose Face in House Gatekeeping
Democrats in the House are mocked for letting Republicans groan the chamber into GOP lines. Recess appointments of Governor Hay are confirmed by Senate Republicans, while Democrats howl in feigned gratitude at the spectacle.
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House of Representatives
House
Hay
Senate
Bulletin No 110 on Commercial Fertilizers issued at Pullman
The experiment station at Pullman Washington has issued Bulletin No 110 on Commercial Fertilizers by Elton Fulmer State Chemist. It reports analyses of fertilizer samples from 1911 and 1912 showing general compliance with the law and helps buyers by detailing plant food values and elements in fertilizers. Copies are free from the Director of the Experiment Station. Read the Echo for the news.
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Pullman
Wash
Elton Fulmer
Pullman, Wash
Public Opinion and Legislative Highlights in Early 1913
Commentaries on James J Hill and J Pierpont Morgan as reformers or financiers. Notes on a new boat engine silencer and a joke about silencing accordions. A spitting incident on a Bible in Milwaukee. Reflection on the 13th state legislature session and thirteen letters in names. Tacoma women’s reaction to a Japanese American school plan. praise for workmen’s compensation law and cross-state adoption, with figures from Washington’s system and funds.
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Yakima Republic
James J. Hill
Tacoma
Frank C. Ross
Ross
City of Destiny
Argus
Vernon
Wenatchee Plans Charity Ball For Relief Fund Drive
The associated board of charities announces a charity ball next Monday evening to raise 300 dollars for relief of destitute residents. Mrs. J. A. Seaman and Mrs. Frank Reeves have charge with organized sub committees and several destitute cases have been found in need of aid.
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Fund For Relief of Destitute
Associated Board of Charities
J. A. Seaman
Frank Reeves
Prison Population and Jail Costs in 1912 County
Deputy Sheriff Johnson reported to the county auditor that 107 prisoners were housed in the county jail in 1912, serving 1,550 days in total. The annual average exceeded four prisoners per day, with maintenance costing fifty cents daily. January had two prisoners, December 28, and the current count is 17. the jail has capacity for 40 inmates.
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Johnson
Classified Notice Board and Local Ads
Lost and found or advertisements invite quick responses with rates ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents after. Rentals listed include a two room shack near Echo office 5011. Local whiskey Harper sold by J B Violette at Overland Bar sale agency. Catarrh Remedy offered at King's Pharmacy priced 75 cents. novlfeb1
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Echo Office
Harper
J. B. Violette
Overland Bar
King’s Pharmacy
Leavenworth Library Opens in Commercial Club Rooms
The Leavenworth Public Library operates in Commercial Club rooms with Wednesday and Saturday afternoon hours from 3 to 5. The reading room remains open for anyone to rest or read, stocked with magazines and daily papers. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for skin ailments and general healing.
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Leavenworth Public Library
Timber for Sale in Wenatchee National Forest Sealed bids invited
The District Forester in Portland Oregon calls for sealed bids by February 24 1913 for 3720 M feet of live western yellow pine 2 M feet live and 5 M feet dead western white pine 2 M feet live lodgepole pine 1818 M feet live and 6 M feet dead Douglas fir 75 M feet live 10 M feet live and 2 M feet dead western red cedar sawtimber on about 1115 acres in townships 24 and 27 north ranges 17 and 18 east Wenatchee National Forest Washington. Minimum bids 2.00 per M feet for yellow and white pine 1.00 for live red cedar 40.50 for dead cedar and lodgepole pine. Douglas fir and grand fir may be bid. Deposit 1000 with bid. Rights reserved to reject all bids. Obtain full sale information from Forest Supervisor Leavenworth Washington. Jan2feb7.
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Portland
Oregon
W. M
Wenatchee National Forest
Washington
Leavenworth
Fine nursery stock for spring planting offered locally
An ad invites visitors to a home nursery offering trees including Apple Pear Cherry Apricot Plum and Prune plus small fruits Black Berries Red and Black Raspberries Dew Berries and Grape vines. The firm A L Haines of Leavenworth is their representative and orders can be delivered the day wanted.
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A. L. Haines
Leavenworth
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Journal
Kent
Wenatchee
Public Library
National Forest Timber For Sale
Mr. Fruitgrower
Cashmere Nurseries
G. A. Laudenback, Prop
Cashmere
Leavenworth Furniture & Hardware Co
Mutual Mercantile Co
Will van He
Tumwater Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
the Palace of Sweets
Lamb
Davis Lumber Co
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