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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
Feature note says the weekly issue is issued every Friday with a subscription price of $1.50 per year in advance. Communications directed to The Leavenworth Echo in care of Scraps from the Intellectual Junk Heap.
The Echo announces relocation to a new brick building at Eighth and Commercial streets. The Beho outgrows its current quarters after 16 years. four times more floor space will allow expansion to serve growing Leavenworth and surrounding country with improved equipment and weekly publication. The note praises local support and lists Republican senators allied with Lorimer and Bradley.
The article argues the use of money to elect Lorimer to the United States Senate and questions the integrity of fellow Republicans who opposed his expulsion. It contends Lorimer knew funds were misused and criticizes their defense of keeping him in office despite the illegal funding. The piece calls for accountability and public vindication.
The piece claims twenty two republican senators defend Lorimer as innocent and white, denying corrupt money in his election while noting others like Stephenson and Guggenheim allegedly bought their seats. It questions party unity and cites some democrats led by tainted Standard Oil ally Balle voting with the group, with a tainted overall message about money in politics.
The passage questions President Roosevelt's stance on California delegates at a Chicago convention and recalls his pledge to honor California's primary results. It notes how two California votes could have swung the outcome and suggests a political calculation behind the delegation.
A fragment from a political column notes a Repodl figure indecisive between Roosevelt and Wilson while predicting Roosevelt support in Rhode Island. It cites polls and eastern papers, plus a Roosevelt club leader optimistic about Roosevelts statewide GOP backing as a San Francisco impeachment probe looms.
A fragmented rumors section mentions Republicans in Michigan amid a broader political clash. The piece hints at internal strife over candidate selection and honesty, with names and clear parties implied though details are obscured.
The passage notes that Taft will be officially informed on August 1 that the steam roller carried out the deed in Chicago. It also describes a humorous sight of a bow legged girl walking the street in a one legged skirt.
A Seattle dispatch reports George H. Parker fiscal agent of United Wireless Telegraph Company, sentenced two years for a $1 315 000 scheme, paroled from McNeil Island. Morse, who stole from poor victims, was released after a brief term and plans to return to Wall Street.
A busy Monday saw seven arrests by Marshal Bohnsaack including three vagrants two drunks and two for minor offenses. Italian suspect Jim Landa wanted in Cashmere for arson was detained and handed over to Cashmere police along with another man linked to a fatality. The remaining five vagrants were fined or put to work on the streets.
Advert says Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat ailments is the most popular medicine in America. It claims to cure lingering coughs after other remedies failed and offers 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a trial bottle option through local druggists.
Notice is given that Nettie A Penske of Peshestin Washington on January 3 filed a homestead claim seeking to establish ownership of described land before Frank A Reynolds at Davenport Washington. Witnesses include O A Abbin J B Rolo W F Patterson and George Persinger. Registered by Jaty WF Baynes.
Announcements for office will cost 70 for county offices and 51 for precinct offices. Listings will remain posted until after the September primary, then only successful candidates will stay displayed until the November general election.
A candidate announces bid for county assessor on the Republican ticket and another for county treasurer in Chelan County. The notices state runs are in line with the will of the voters and the upcoming primary election scheduled for September.
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