Geography in Senate Reform and Poindexter’s Rise
The piece argues against geographic senatorial representation as a dangerous shift away from nationwide choice. It highlights Miles Poindexter’s influence and Roosevelt’s support, praising his fight for fair rules, tariff reform, and opposition to railroad interests. It notes his bipartisan appeal and the backlash from big interests.
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Conkling
Utica
Platt
Oswego
Hiscock
Syracuse
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Troy
Depew
Tarrytown
Root
Hamilton
New York
Congress
Washington
Oregon
East Side
West Side
Cascade Mountains
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Minnesota
Kansas
Texas
Republican Party
Evergreen
Miles Poindexter
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Piles
House of Representatives
Speaker Cannon
Paine Aldrich
Poindexter
House
Ellensburg Dawn
Dorn free as coroner clears him in fatal June wreck
William Dorn a Great Northern brakeman was discharged after a preliminary hearing before Justice J B Palmer. The coroner's jury found no gross or criminal neglect in the June 15 wreck, clearing Dorn of manslaughter charges. The article notes an upcoming Wenatchee alcohol vote fight planned for August 9 to September 9 and the November general election.
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William Dorn
Great Northern
J. B. Palmer
Dorn
Wenatchee
Where is W H Watson and local campaign note
The article recounts W H Watson of Leavenworth who borrowed $10 from A J Clement in Wenatchee and cashed a $30 check, then vanished with deputies seeking him. It also includes a letter from Fred Kemp denying a bid for re election as Chelan County prosecutor and urging support for his successor.
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W. H. Watson
Leavenworth
A. J. Clement
Wenatchee
The
Daily World
Watson
Leavenworth Furniture & Hardware Co
Seattle
Tumwater Savings Bank
Clement
Ferguson
Leavenworth Echo
Chelan
Great Northern to spend million for snowsheds after Wellington avalanche
The Great Northern plans snowsheds to protect passenger trains following the Wellington disaster that claimed many lives. James J. Hill inspected the scene, orders for 12 million feet of lumber were placed but canceled last week, delaying work. Engineer Robert Herzog returned from Seattle. he oversaw the Leavenworth canyon power plant and contributed to snow-shed projects along the coast.
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Wellington
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Cascades
Wenatchee World
Robert Herzog
Canyon
Leavenworth
Seattle
Mr. Herzog
Great Northern Railway
Death of F. S. Taylor in Leavenworth
F S Taylor died last Sunday at age 57 after a long career in public service. He came from Montana on July 5 1893 and settled in Leavenworth where he served as postmaster for four years and justice of the peace for many years. At his death he was police magistrate and ran a land and insurance business. his wife had died four years earlier. Burial was at Leavenworth Cemetery Monday afternoon with many friends in attendance.
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F. S. Taylor
Taylor
Leavenworth
Montana
Resolutions on Death of Leavenworth Judge Taylor
Leavenworth Town Council adopts resolutions mourning Police Judge F S Taylor. The hall used for his court will be draped for twenty one days, and copies will be filed in the minutes and given to The Echo for publication. Committee members R T King and A G McCoy submit the measure.
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F. S. Taylor
Providence
F.S. Taylor
Leavenworth
Judge Taylor
Goulden Arrives for Copper Company Property Inspection
Congressmember Col J A Goulden arrives in Leavenworth from Seattle to inspect Chelan Consolidated Copper Co properties in the Red Mountain district. He plans to return to mining camp with H G Krollpfeiffer and comments on politics including Poindexter and La Follette while highlighting American Woman's League chapter house and university subscriptions.
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J. A. Goulden
Congress
New York City
Seattle
Goulden
Chelan Consolidated Copper Co
Red Mountain
Harry G. Krollpfeiffer
Wesley Jones
Washington
Poindexter
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Lenroot
Street Improvements Upgrade Chumstick Valley Road and Front Street
The street commissioner reports two months of work improving the Chumstick valley road entrance from the north of the railroad and the east end of Front street. Rock blasting safety concerns and heavy grading have caused substantial yet careful progress with expected overall modernization once finished.
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Chumstick Valley
Front Street
Off on a Camping Trip by Mountain Party
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Nelson and O. T. Green departed Tuesday for a ten day horseback camping trip. They will visit Blewett Ellensburg mountains south of Wenatchee and return via Ellensburg Liberty and Icicle river valley. Ranger Green and Mr. Sylvester plan station visits while others enjoy the outing.
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Sylvester
L. J. Nelson
O. T. Green
Blewett
Ellensburg
Wenatchee
Liberty
Kittitas County
Icicle River
Ranger Green
Mrs. Nelson
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P. W. van de Grift
Charles J. Anderson
Conductor Jett of
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Charles Freeman
Newport
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Anderson
N. A. Nelson
Johnson
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