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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo notes that notices of entertainments or any promotional campaigns to raise money must be paid for at regular advertising rates. It bans free use of its columns for such pushes unless the paper is promoting public welfare as a whole.
The piece discusses Theodore Roosevelt's global stature and potential homecoming actions, contrasting his stance with Taft’s administration. It notes Roosevelt's cautious public position, questions about his endorsement of Taft, and suggests his next move will align with his established reform principles. It also covers Taft's policy shifts, the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states, and a critical railroad negligence case at Wenatchee plus a policy on unsigned letters to The Echo.
Burke and Poindexter clubs are being organized by supporters of Seattle and Spokane candidates in Chelan County. Walter M. Olive may direct the Burke club preliminaries tied to the Icicle Canal Co project. Rufus Woods and Dr. Dennis W. King likely run the insurgent campaign’s local setup after a Spokane trip with Rufus R. Wilson.
Government reports forecast 15 000 cars about 10 000 000 apple boxes for eastern markets from Washington California Colorado Oregon Idaho Montana and Utah this season with 3 000 to 4 000 cars for local and European demand Total crop value placed at 27 800 080 to 29 000 000 at current prices as prices may rise due to shortages in central states Washington leads with 4850 cars including 2000 2250 from the Yakima Valley and 1800 2000 from Wenatchee Valley Oregon 1200 California 4000 Colorado 4000 Idaho 750 Montana Utah 750
The Leavenworth Furniture and Startware Co. suffered a second burglary in thirty days on Wednesday night. Thieves took about thirty dollars in knives and pistols and five dollars in cash from the till, after entering via an insecure warehouse door and lifting a latch. Dozens of knives and several pistols are missing, with officers yet to identify suspects. The prior break occurred at the post office building with similar goods stolen.
A man calling himself Chas VanCleave was found on the railroad right of way near Peshastm and brought to Sn. Froxser’s hospital in serious condition. He told authorities he left Wenatchee to walk to this place and, suffering from acute pendicitis, shot himself between 10 and 12 Sunday night, remaining beside the track until Monday morning.
In Wenatchee during the second week of the month the commissioners court orders the county prosecuting attorney to require Lamb-Davis Lumber Co. to restore Icicle Road to good condition or face damages for flooding caused by their Leavenworth dam. Also notes local residents J. A. Swaiwell and wife visiting Wenatchee and sightseeing with Mrs. Swartout.
A garbled passage describes a brown paint like substance yielding musical sounds and tones when ground, likened to a musical fish. It mentions a strange process where dipping an ear in water makes the mixture tender and audible, noting the unique distinction of this musical entity.
A collage of witty lines and vignettes from various sources, including misread verse and gossipy snippets. It mingles remarks on wealth, manners, and daily foibles with playful and pointed quips about society and human quirks.
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