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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
The Echo explains weekly requests for free adverts and why most are newsworthy only if they have public value. It argues ads for fairs and immigration boosting profit for stockholders and notes elections bring requests for candidate portraits and essays, which are often declined beyond basic notices.
Town council notes Tumwater Light and Water Co refuses $10,000 offer and proposes $15,300 for its water distribution. editors and taxpayers doubt three fifths voter support and warn upgrades needed, else bond approval will fail.
Idaho aligns with the Roosevelt column in a decisive political tally, delivering a fifteen thousand vote majority that supports the movement and signals broad statewide backing.
An excerpt from the Saturday Evening Post discusses conservative Republicans doubting Theodore Roosevelt’s electability in 1904. The author argues Big Business shapes opinion within elite clubs, while voters in freight yards and fairs would reveal different preferences.
A man in Neenah Wisconsin suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. The report notes how Dr King’s New Discovery could have eased the cough and prevented the rib injuries. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri praises the remedy as a godsend for humanity and its guarantee offers a free trial bottle or small sizes at druggists.
In Che lan County Washington Superior Court probate, Letters of Administration issued May 2 to Narcisse Patterson for Carrie L Patterson, deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at Leavenworth Furniture and Hardware Company within one year from first publication or be barred. Dated Leavenworth Washington May 2. Narcisse Patterson Administrator.
A June 3 dispatch claims Senator Jones will press the president to appoint B W Coiner, longtime chair of Washington state Republicans, as United States attorney for the western district. The move is tied to Coiner’s role in steering the Aberdeen convention toward Taft, a political bid viewed by critics as larceny and a public miscalculation that erodes Taft’s standing.
A critical examination of Taft’s characterization of the constitution and courts as sacred and sacred. noting criticism in Connolly’s June Everybody piece and questioning judicial integrity. Mention of Archbold and Roosevelt appointees on the federal bench and a Lewis county state committee member rebuking the Roosevelt delegation steal.
Jay Adams arrived home from Seattle where he attended the University. Geo Hathaway installed a kerosene engine last week and completed a plant to produce ice cream.
Under this head announcements for office will be made at a charge of 1000 for county office and 5.00 for precinct office. All announcements will be kept standing until after the primary election in September. After that only successful candidates in the primary will be kept standing until the regular election in November.
R A Scheele announces run on the republican ticket for county assessor subject to voters will at the primary on September 3 1912 Joe E Johnson also announces candidacy for the same position with similar caveat of the September 3 1912 primary election format and intent
Chelan County treasurer candidate Lyman Lamb seeks GOP nomination and voter support in the primary election on September 3, 1912, urging endorsement and empowerment by the electorate.
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