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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
2
Friday issue policy states subscription at $1.00 yearly in advance and directs all communications to The Leavenworth Echo. It defines free editorial space for moral or welfare movements while charging regular rates for condolence notices and any fundraising schemes.
County officials debate using five thousand dollars in state aid funds to build a three mile Wenatchee river road between Peshastin and Leavenworth. State Highway Commissioner Bowlby delays, pushing for Wenatchee Avenue paving instead. Critics warn the south side project may be blocked to favor Wenatchee interests.
The Inland Herald argues Poindexter's role in the progressive movement and the overthrow of Cannon amid party debates. It notes his support for Taft era laws and vows that eastern Washington voters will endorse him in the September primary despite some politicians opposing him.
The question asks whether Mr. Wilson will fail to gain voter support in the September primary if the Post-Intelligencer backs him. It presents a political inference tied to media influence and electoral outcomes.
Mr Ballinger labels Poindexter socialist and Col Roosevelt counters Poindexter as a strong Republican. The question remains whose opinion will carry the most weight in shaping public view.
The article notes President Roosevelt pledges full support for Senator Beveridge of Indiana and will campaign for him in that state. Beveridge runs on a platform silent on the Taft administration, prompting questions about whether stand-patters gain comfort from Roosevelt’s backing.
Laborer Andrew Mattson was robbed of about $42 near Leavenworth after a walk with a stranger who fled toward a freight train. The suspect Adams was later captured and jailed awaiting trial. A separate local editorial notes apathy in politics and defends Great Northern division point in Leavenworth against relocation to Wenatchee.
The Spokesman-Review lauds Miles Poindexter as a fearless, capable reformer with independence from self interest. It cites his 20 years in Congress, his role in prosecuting thieves, and support for Roosevelts policies and congressional reforms.
M G Rossi of Wenatchee visited A A Brooks from Saturday to Monday. Fred and Claus Sterling and family from Wenatchee have camped here for two weeks and returned home Tuesday. T W Greve visited Chiwaukum. Frank Horey of Winton visited Nason Creek Monday. Mrs T W Greve was ill Tuesday. John Dillon of Winton was in town Monday. Local residents are cutting hay this week. Francis Peake returned from a fishing trip Sunday at Sultan River located west of the Cascades.
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