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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
4
The Echo charges regular rates for condolence notices and fund raising promotions. Free space is offered only for moral or community welfare events. Back issues beyond the current month cost 25 cents each.
A Yakima gathering of seven or eight radical groups adopted a common platform while splitting over methods. The plank calls for public ownership of utilities and all natural resources, including land and water power, with socialist aims and immediate repeal of the criminal syndicalism act. The piece also notes a second article criticizing Soviet attempts at democratising industry and citing a decree on tardiness fines.
Farmers in Waterville expect an average wheat yield of ten to twelve bushels per acre. Drought stress when rainfall is scarce is reducing crop weight and overall production.
The text contrasts Senator Coman and H. H. Stallard in a nonpartisan discussion. Coman's address is hopeful about future progress based on past achievements, while Stallard argues pessimism and assigns blame to various groups. It argues for work and prudent management over political prophecies, warning against calamity rhetoric.
The piece notes Senator Harding as the Republican nominee and Democratic plans to reveal Cox to the public. It reflects partisan tension and voter fatigue, describing a era of political fervor and calls for a stable, well behaved leadership.
The Echo argues against prohibition enforcement and endorses free American principles. It says the anti saloon league will scrutinize candidates, warn against those who bow to its dictates, and criticizes enforcement laws as drastic and ineffective. It warns moonshine and smuggling rise under prohibition and advocates citizen wine and beer making to curb illicit liquor.
Sheriff T. T. Taylor of Umatilla county Oregon was shot and killed when six prisoners overpowered the jailer during a jail break on Sunday afternoon. The incident prompted accusations of lax prison security and questions about precautions. Taylor had served eighteen years as sheriff and four years as deputy, earning a reputation as a prominent Northwest peace officer who had never shot a man.
An eleven year old girl was killed near Seattle on Mercer Island when a farm hand struck her with a pitchfork after chasing children. The assailant fled by boat and is described as abnormal, with calls for confinement in an asylum. The piece criticizes government checks on trustworthiness.
The article argues Congress may be increased or reduced when reapportionment is discussed next winter. It notes 435 current House members and suggests cutting to half or a third could suffice, while predicting politicians will oppose downsizing and prefer expansion to keep their jobs.
In 1914 Samuel Gompers dismissed Socialist tenets as economically unsound socially wrong and industrially impossible. North Dakota’s socialist nonpartisan league experience supports his assertion.
About twelve thousand voters petition the governor to permit a thorough investigation of the state bank. They accuse secrecy by the nonpartisan league and say depositors grow suspicious. They also seek an investigation by a committee from the state mill workmen's compensation bureau and the home builder's association.
Congressman Webster seeks renomination and urges voters to weigh his record. He hints at personal choice in habits and customs, while suggesting other candidates may fill the seat if he does not leave room for individual choices.
Sir Thomas Lipton, the Irish tea merchant, concedes defeat in the international yacht cup and vows to return next year. The American crew defends the cup with renowned skill as Lipton’s persistence earns praise for sportsmanship.
Tom Watson of Georgia lashed out in San Francisco over seating of the Watson Smith faction. He predicted an ovation of rotten eggs and incendiary remarks, demonstrating his usual defiant, combative stance.
A Wilmington North Carolina mayor orders city policemen to attend church raising questions about church state boundaries. Critics call it an overreach arguing it mixes civil authority with religious practice and wonder about rights and freedoms in a modern city.
Democratic candidates for president and vice president challenge Republicans over a large fundraising effort said to back the GOP nomination. Republicans stay silent on the fund’s size while signaling plans to probe what Cov and Roosevelt know about it.
The proposal from Chairman Albert Johnson of the House Immigration and Naturalization Committee calls for separate naturalization of wives and children of aliens. It also requires aliens to sign a contract not to preach or practice anarchy sabotage or the destruction of American institutions.
Government coal extension in Alaska to be made at once with Pacific shipping likely to be fully supplied from Alaska. The Alaska coal is praised as as good as any soft coal in the world.
Mr. Bryan rejected the prohibitionist nomination for president saying he is not yet ready to leave the Democratic Party and will remain with his party. The move surprised supporters of the prohibitionist slate and signals unity within the Democratic camp.
County Clerk A. A. Stevens and Coroner Templeton, both Republicans, have filed for renomination to their respective offices. Each seeks another term as they campaign within the party for ballots.
The Echo advertises heavy wool blankets at 5.98 each and a large assortment of draperies and cretonies from J. C. Penney Co. (32).
Attorney Lindley visited Wenatchee on Wednesday while Ray Simons returned from Ephrata. Miss Lucy McClure visited her sister Mrs A C Hinton in Entiat. Marie Cop returned to Wenatchee after a Park visit near Plain. The Hinton and Hedine parties visited Will Payne's home. Francis Little from Wenatchee reconnected with Inland Meat Co. B C Rutherford and Will Payne joined a cherry feast at S P Beecher’s near Peshastin. Pearl M Day asked to be released from her Leavenworth High School contract due to her father’s health. release granted. New wash goods arrived at J C Penney Co. Spokane visitors arrived Wednesday and stayed with C S Taylor. A traveling salesman was revived by locals after heat in Dryden. Christian Church services held. change of Bible school time noted. D B Martin reports Dryden Bank business steady as bids for Peshastin school contract are opened. costs to be reviewed. Plumbing and heating bid from K V B Hardware Co lowest. general contract awarded to Louie Speidel with cost-plus plan.
A Kansas woman killed her husband after a quarrel over who should drive the car. The argument centered on autonomy behind the wheel. The incident is noted as a drastic outcome of a domestic dispute over vehicle control.
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