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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
An editorial notes the Military Band engagement and predicts the largest crowd yet in Leavenworth. Agent Woodrow reports an excursion special with five cars leaving Wenatchee at 8 AM and returning at 10 PM the same day, drawing visitors from the east and north ends of the county.
W H Taft received the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot as Chicago's convention ended. The result, seen as virtually certain, reassures voters that Roosevelt policy will continue though Taft may not attract the largest popular vote.
The writer criticizes acquittals of murder by insanity, noting rich relatives and respected citizens influence juries through sentiment. He argues such miscarriages erode respect for law and proposes life asylum confinement for murder acquitted on insanity. Public safety concerns justify extended detention beyond verdict.
The piece discusses dissatisfaction with the second choice provision of the recent primary election law. It notes possible challenges to the law before the supreme court and suggests the current statute could lead to a governor being placed in office by unresolved provisions.
The passage analyzes how second choice voting may distort voter intent by rewarding bias toward a first choice. It argues the system could elevate the weakest candidate, departs from Seattle Times advice, and defends Judge Emery’s supporters against calls to abandon the legal process.
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington, DC offers 150 dollars for the best article up to 1000 words on why the Republican Party should be successful next November.
The third and fourth of July celebration in Leavenworth includes a voters’ meeting with candidates hosted Friday afternoon and evening. Events start with a firemen’s race and foot race, followed by public speaking by Atkinson Rockwell and Field, plus horse and pony races, a ball game, all at Cascade Orchards near the Wenatchee river bridge.
The Blewett mining area sees renewed activity after M F Peake returns with gold from three days of solitary prospecting. He reports about 12 dollars in gold including a four dollar nugget and a two dollar nugget, with finer gold in the mix. Peake plans to continue digging and has staked multiple claims, signaling possible widespread prospecting ahead.
Leavenworth’s second team beat Wenatchee 10 to 7 in a tense ninth inning rally after leading 7 to 3. In the afternoon Leavenworth’s first team faced Cashmere, with pitcher Lee delivering strong work as errors by Cashmere allowed two late runs.
Leavenworth connected with the ball, Cashmere fielding prevented more runs. Pitcher Lee nearly hit a home run, sending the ball to center and circling the bases before tiring in the stretch. Leavenworth led 8 to 2.
The Commercial Club gathered with a representative turnout in the city hall for a regular meeting. The Fourth of July committee reported strong progress toward a countywide celebration in Chelan with Leavenworth as the key local event and urged Peshastin cooperation in promotional literature.
Tuesday evening about thirty members and friends of the Christian Endeavor Society enjoyed a canyon picnic with lunch, outdoor games, and bonfire. Sunday school at 10, quarterly review, morning service at 11, Endeavor at 7 on "How to get and keep a situation," led by Miss Coterall, evening service at 8 with special choir music. midweek song service on Wednesdays at 8.
The Ladies Aid hosts a social at Mrs J H Scotts home on Wednesday evening June 24 with a program of music recitations and light refreshments. Regular services follow in Fraternal Hall and the Annual Conference opens September 2 in Wenatchee with Bishop Hughes presiding.
A paid advertisement introduces F A Reynolds born 1867 near Portland Indiana. He farmed, then timber trading, moved to Washington in 1908, settled at Nason Creek with wife and two daughters, and has improved his homestead. He remains a Republican and pledges independence from political intrigues.
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