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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
The article endorses Cosgrove the lawyer and farmer as fit for state chief executive. It notes his practical farming experience and broad appeal to landowners. Country papers back his bid, with Seattle Star recently joining in support, signaling a strong path to victory.
A satirical piece on Leavenworth Kansas and the U S penitentiary jokes about room for another paper. It recalls former publishers Major Lindsey Frank Reeves Leonard Fowler and the Leavenworth Journal and Times profits and ventures.
A disjointed ad by a local paper reveals a boastful pitch to sell the whole Leavenworth market. The speaker taunts competitors, invites purchases of debt, and hints at retirement to travel globally, framing the paper as a ripe, profitable venture.
The first national convention of the Independence party met in Chicago and nominated Thomas R. Hisgen for president and John Temple Graves for vice president. The ticket, led by a Roosevelt admirer, is seen as drawing votes from the Democratic slate and weakening Bryan's bid. Graves is well known in Georgia.
The writer muses on the value of authentic material versus reprinted content and ponders what would happen if exchanges failed to arrive on time, implying concern about originality and reliability.
The Congregational Church offers Sunday school at 10 a m with the topic David annointed at Bethlehem. Morning service at 11 a m on The one thing needful led by Rev R B Hassell of Everett. Evening worship at 8 p m with The test of life in the church and out of it. Christian Endeavor meets 7 p m led by Miss McNett with The true purpose of the church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Endeavor business meeting Tuesday night. All are welcome.
Three youths from Cashmere Halferty Negley and Peterson were arrested by Forest Guard Green at Merritt for setting a fire in the National Forest last Wednesday. They face an examining trial before U. S. Commissioner Shore today.
A thorough study of the Primary Law will be presented tomorrow night at the opera house by Hon. Frank Reeves. He will explain provisions and deliver an in depth discussion for attendees.
The twelve round boxing match between Guy Navarre and Leo Kienitz occurred last night at the opera house with a decisive finish expected to thrill local fans and showcase the fighters' endurance.
Seattle state news reports Oscar Kildall, a confessed burglar, captured after fleeing from Miss Bessie Carlin who chased him from her hall to the street. She tripped him with help from bystanders, secured him in her bathroom, then notified police.
The body of Ira Nessinger, a Medical Lake resident, was found near Clear Lake with fatal injuries. A two foot gas pipe stained with blood lay beside him and his clothing was torn. The killing is linked to a missing Fort Wright soldier with three men detained for questioning while Hubbard investigated from his nearby home.
Drillers penetrated three steel doors of the Seat tle Safe Deposit vaults in the business district Sunday night and set a nitro-glycerin charge on the inner box. A. J. Elwell and Ed Batheim frightened them away before danger. The inner vault could have yielded valuables over a million, a check list will reveal how much was taken, and many empty jewel cases suggest a large theft.
John Nichol head of the North End Water Supply Company fled Tacoma for the mountains after repeated black hand letters and a red placard on his door predicting immediate murder. Pinkerton detectives search for the assailants while Nichol’s earlier life was threatened in blood curdling terms signed by The Seven Sons of Black Hand.
Homer Gustave of Spokane dove into Medical Lake to test depth and struck a hot water stream near the bottom. He suffered burns to his right foot leg side arm and shoulder and is hospitalized. Medical Lake’s warm currents have long been known though the exact hot spring location remains undiscovered. The lake has risen about ten feet over the last 12 years.
A roundup of Washington state items: F C Jenkins named deputy revenue collector at Aberdeen succeeding A J Dorn. Jenkins previously a Bremerton navy yard bookkeeper. Fire at Vancouver Lumber Company assets losses near $30,000. Four women and a boy injured when New Mineral Springs Hotel bus plunged 20 feet near Carson. Nome Alaska related personnel changes note Tolman returning as clerk after five years at McNeil's Island. Gabels complete 3000 mile Chehalis to San Diego auto trip with no incidents. Wicks Booth arrested for $1300 hotel theft. couple claim marriage, accusers say they are man and wife, mixed ancestry noted. Fourth of July bomb injures 14-year-old George Peoples at Walla Walla, losing an eye. L P Hornberger of Spokane to campaign for Albert Mead’s governor nomination. Seattle headquarters planned. Tacoma clubs face suit over Aquor sales without license. case may reach supreme court. Carstens Packing of Tacoma sues O R & N and Northern Pacific for $20 car overcharges via Portland routes. 13-year-old Oliver Craney fatally shoots William Vivian in St John accident. Crawford begins Lewis River hatchery near Woodland. $3000 for 2.5 million chinook fry. July 30 to Aug 1 rifle competition at American Lake. state team selected post-meet. Mrs Markley of Eugene kills self after casting her daughter from breakwater. girl survives. Lands sale postponed to October due to state department workload. funding shortfalls threaten school lands revenue.
W D Chaffee brother in law of the Mainland brothers of Oshkosh Wisconsin was accidentally shot in the abdomen with a 22 caliber revolver while with a surveying crew near Payette Idaho. Doctors report five intestinal wounds and have no hope of saving his life.
Washington July 21 President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL executive council were cited to answer on September 8 to a charge of contempt for violating a court injunction that barred continuing a boycott against the Buck Steve and Range Company.
In Mexico City on July 21 the foreign press and native press clash over nationalism. La Patria calls for a Mexico for Mexicans and criticizes Yankees while defending a proposed mining law and asserting patriotism over foreigners.
In St Paul on July 21 balloons attempting to beat distance and endurance records landed short of goals. The Chicago balloon owned by CG A Coey of Chicago landed near Blooming Prairie 85 miles south of St Paul after 73 miles flown. Pommern touched down at Warsaw Minnesota 62 miles from St Paul. Director A Leo Stevens blamed insufficient lifting power for not carrying ballast for longer flights. Distances are measured straight from start to landing.
James Ross of North Yakima born in Scotland and not naturalized was refused entry and deported after declining an entrance fee. He later paid 4 dollars under protest and plans to challenge the decision in Washington. The report notes his estimated wealth of 100000 dollars. Albert Johnson of the Seattle Times was elected president of the Washington Editorial Association at its Vancouver convention. The remaining officers include Hazeltine, Randall, Odgers, Rader, Cole, and Eugene Lorton with Seattle hosting the next event.
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