Leavenworth Stung Again in Ball Game Loss
Over two hundred fans traveled to Wenatchee last Sunday to watch Leavenworth play but produced only two runs. Lockwood hit a bases loaded homer in the seventh, sending Leavenworth reeling as errors followed. Happy Miller stayed upbeat despite rough play, while Inland Empire real estate boomed with land seekers and traders eyeing expanded sales.
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Red Apple
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Lockwood
Miller
Wellington
S Moore
Krumholz
Ames
Brown
Olson
Ross
Perry
Kyle
Sapeane Cassaene
Leavenworth AB
Tholin
Mahoney
Souder
Coulson
Investors by Trainloads Boost Spokane Real Estate Outreach
Local realty dealers run trainload publicity to lure land buyers into Washington and Oregon. Investors from St Paul Minneapolis and South Dakota tour Spokane and the Big Bend to view fruit and wheat lands, with promise of lasting economic impact and statewide growth.
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Oregon
Spokane
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Big Bend
Inland Empire
Judge Upholds Railroad Commission Against Great Northern
Judge Webster rules the state railroad commission can pursue a $1000 fine for Great Northern's failure to obey orders after inspecting eastern Washington. The commission ordered a new station and waiting room at Chattaray, but the company delayed citing numerous required improvements as justification for the delay.
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Webster
State Railroad Commission
Great Northern
Washington
Chattaray
Poindexter Defies Critics in Senate Election Pledge
Congress and local commentary mix as Poindexter vows to resist machine control and vote by party ideals. The piece notes past stance against Cannon influence and hints at Democratic past and Republican press reactions. Also mentions Great Northern railroad adding No 277 and No 278 trains between here and Spokane with approximate schedules.
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Poindexter
Washington
Senate
Cannon
House
Miles Poindeter
Thomas Burke
John L. Wilson
Spokane
Wilsoncreek World
The
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Land Reclassifications Open Forest Lands to Homesteads
President Taft will sign proclamations this week reclassifying more than ten million acres of conserved national forest lands for homestead entries. The Forest Service prepared the measures amid rising emigration to Canada. Echo continues to report on government land policy changes.
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Taft
Forest Service
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Wenatchee Plans July Fourth Celebration and Parade
Wenatchee will host a major Fourth of July celebration inviting Leavenworth and north central Washington. A merchant-funded program includes a morning parade with 43 floats, 80 painted Indians, two score autos, and four bands. Dr. W H Hindley will give an afternoon oration in the city park followed by sports, contests, a ball game, a hosecart race, and an evening masquerade carnival ending with fireworks at 9 15. The article also notes a local political debate on wife beating and introduces Gee E Boomer as new Tribune Review editor.
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Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Washington
W. H. Hindley
Spokane
Waterville
Wenatchee Avenue
Insurgent Attitudes and Luxury Critics Across Papers
A composite of editorials cites insurgent action against authority, Roosevelt on luxury dulling virility, and railroad defiance of a U S court injunction delaying freight-rate hikes. The pieces frame tensions between government power, economic policy, and middle west resilience.
Colville Must Have Some Fine Citizens One of Governor Hay's burning
A clipped colport piece notes Colville residents as fine citizens in a column echoing Governor Hay's era. The item reflects local praise and a political tone from the period.
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Colville
Governor Hay
Cashmere to Get New Depot With Quick Construction
Construction has begun on a new Great Northern style depot for Cashmere. Contractors Young and Timbers, eight workers, aim to finish in five weeks at a 30 by 96 foot site, located 50 feet east of the current platform.
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Cashmere
Messrs. Young
Great Northern Railway Co
Dolliver Backs Poindexter for Washington Senate
Iowa Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver endorses Miles Poindexter for U S senator from Washington. Dolliver calls Poindexter among the ablest congressmen and predicts great future. Progressives plan visits to Washington in August to back Poindexter’s candidacy.
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Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Miles Poindexter
United States
Washington
Poindexter
Congress
Real Estate Firm Debates Catchy Slogan
A senior partner in a new five-man real estate firm seeks a slogan to stay in the public eye. The junior member proposes Be Contented With Your Lot as the memorable line.
Town Council Proceedings and Ban on Automobile Ordinance
Leavenworth officials met with most members present. The street and alley panel recommended six street and six alley crossings on west Commercial street, with bids to be solicited. Sidewalk grades in First addition were approved and property owners may begin sidewalk construction. A water procurement committee for the parking strip was formed. Turner house water bill of 31.30 was returned for correction. a 7.00 deduction was noted but the total remained high. Prisoner property care and nuisance controls were assigned to relevant committees. A building permit resolution gave the police fire and water committee authority to approve or reject erections within the fire limit per town ordinances. The garbage removal ordinance passed on third reading. the automobile ordinance was rejected. Several bills were approved for payment to local businesses and residents.
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Hathaway
Carlquist
King
Turwater Light & Water Co
Turner House
Town of
Leavenworth
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
L.D. Store Co
Frank Yuma
John Ridgway
A. M. Stevens
J. B. Hathaway
Earl Montgomery
J. F. Howerton
J. F. Pratt
Geo. H. Johnson
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Will Simpson
Clarence Spore
W. J. Moon
J. W. Sussex
M. Fitz
Ichi-ban the baseball fan of old Japan
A humorous ballad recounts Ichi-ban, famed for his baseball knowledge and shouting compassion, his wife leaving for a railroad man, the neighbor notices, and his devoted groundside antics ending in a tomb inscription that echoes his love of the game.
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Hokusai & Tingapu
Ichi-ban
Old
Japan
Min
Kokomo
Jim
Hansen Siebenschuh Wed In Leavenworth Home
Sunday afternoon June 12 at Max Kringle’s home Hans T. Hansen and Miss Klara Siebenschuh were married by Rev. Davis. Hansen, a forest ranger with the government service for three years, has lived in the Chewawa river valley and is well known locally. Siebenschuh, a Leavenworth resident for three years, is described as pleasant in personality. The Echo offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Max Kringle
Hans T. Hansen
Klara Siebenschuh
Davis
Mr. Hansen
Forestry Service
Chewawa River
Miss Siebenschuh
Insurgent Republicans Form Alliances with Democrats
The Washington Times notes the hollowness of GOP outcry against insurgent Republicans allying with Democrats to shape rail road bill amendments. It cites Sen Aldrich seeking cross party support from pro corporate Democrats, warning of party injury and public-interest insurgency. Poindexter honored by Spanish War Veterans camp in Washington with bronze cross for support of 1898 veterans.
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Aldrich
Senate Democrats
Republican Party
Washington
D. C
Miles Poindexter
Nelson A. Miles
Washington, D. C
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Sound
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Creston News
Peffley
King George
Aldrich-Cannon
Wilson Creek
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Berlin
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington State Journal
U. S
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Batsu
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