Amalgamation not possible between Republicans and Progressives
The piece argues unity would erase progressive identity and principles, declaring most progressives will not return to the Republicans while party leaders like Barneses and Lorimers block reform. It predicts growth for the progressive cause, aided by Wilson Democrats, and questions future GOP prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Repubs
Barneses
Penroses
Lorimers
Cannons
Wilson Democracy
Progressive Movement
Democratic Party
Taft
Wilson
House of Representatives
Bloated Capitalist With Sharp Tongue
The controversy between Senator Borah and George W. Perkins heats up as Borah accuses Perkins of taking seven million dollars for organizing the harvester trust and paying girls five dollars weekly. Perkins denies knowing his exact profits, calling the figure a myth born in Borah’s imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Borah
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Harvester Trust
What About Band Concerts in the Park
The article notes inquiries about summer band concerts in the park and states no arrangements have been informed. It expresses belief that general agreement would exist regarding reviving the concerts.
City band concerts depend on public generosity
The weakened city treasury makes municipal support unlikely and uncertain for next season. If concerts occur, they will rely on the generosity and public spirit of citizens to fund them.
Lighting Rate Story Delayed by Space and Time
The Echo postpones the lighting rate article due to lack of space and time to prepare figures. It notes many figures are records or approximations and promises to publish next week a full piece arguing rates should be reduced without harming Tumwater Light and Water Co.'s financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Levy and growth push Leavenworth toward higher taxes
A critic compares the new council and mayor's plans with rising tax projections, noting failed attempts to cut police salaries, new offices, and a proposed sewer system. The speaker argues the old city hall is undersized and urges drawing more residents to raise taxable values to spread taxes wider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Leavenworth
City Considers Sprinkling Wagon to Combat Dust
The Echo backs a plan to dust the streets this summer. A committee will present to the council next Tuesday proposing the city fund a sprinkling wagon while business houses hire a man and team for the sprinkling months when needed.
Eagle Creek Echoes of Local Weekend Moves
Ed Reynolds was a caller on Eagle Creek Sunday. John Love and family spent Saturday night in town. P W Van De Grift visited with his wife who stays in town with her mother. Ray Sharpe and wife called at the J H Sharpe home Sunday. H A and O M Anderson have a stump puller at work clearing land. J H Sharpe and Ray Sharpe each have an incubator setting. Eagle Creek is coming to the front. John Love moved into his new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Reynolds
John Love
P. W. van de Grift
Ray Sharpe
J. H. Sharpe
H. A
O. M. Anderson
Eagle Creek
Leavenworth Urges Public Water Fountains and Band Concerts
A reader letter to The Echo proposes practical civic improvements for Leavenworth. The writer laments water quality, suggests bubbling drinking fountains at convenient spots, a central fountain fundraiser, and a park band concert to promote the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Sacramento
Dads
Womens Club
Godess of Liberty
Real estate transfers list for multiple properties and buyers
Wm N Brisky transfers to Geo Brisky. Lamb-Davis Lbr Co to F W Clem ens. Leav Leav Inv Co to L B Sampson. Sauer to Simons. Weigand to Swartz. Trask to Losekamp. Bates to Oliver Bates. Adams Inn Co to School Dist 41. Brown et al to Heaton. Mead to Sutton. DC Town to Town. Reynolds to Daly. Best et al to Chumstick Or Co. Total values include $100 $1 $200 $1 $25000 and more across numerous Leavenworth, Leaven, Leav Gardens, Emig Park and Cascade Orchards parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb-Davis Lbr Co
Clemens
Sampson
Merriam’s
Peter Sauer
Lillian Elma Simons
Paul Weigand
Oliver E Swartz
Israel Trask
Frank A Losekamp
Leavenworth
L Bates
Oliver Bates
Lakeview Summer Homes
Adams Inn Co
Wen Park
Reynolds
S G Daly
Cascade Orchards
James R Best
U S Forestry Items Include Visit by Flory in Wenatchee District
Charles H Flory assistant district forester from Portland stopped here last Friday and Saturday to confer with the local office on Wenatchee National Forest matters He also visited the Lake Chelan office Flory formerly lived in the district and headed the local unit Meanwhile district men are building a telephone line from a hill station to Tumwater Spencer Blankenship began a week long inspection tour of the eastern division visiting Nahahum Olalla canyons and Birch mountain country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Flory
Portland
Wenatchee National Forest
Lake Chelan
Mr. Flory
Spencer Blankenship
Nahahum
Olalla Canyons
Birch Mountain Country
Uncalled Letters at Leavenworth Post Office
The list of uncalled letters at the Leavenworth post office as of March 10, 1914 includes Frank Dimoch Gumppe Conello J C McDonal Sam O Wisby T G Jar vis.
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Post Office of
Leavenworth, Wash
Leavenworth Post Office
Frank Dimoch
Gumppe Conello
J. C. McDonal
Sam O’wisby
T. G. Jar
Leavenworth
State of Washington
Surveying Crew in Wenatchee Sparks Shop Location Rumor
A Great Northern surveying crew works south of Wenatchee depot fueling rumors that preliminary work to locate the shops in Wenatchee has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Wenatchee
Eastern Star Social Windup Honors Departing Bollmans
The Eastern Star held its regular Wednesday meeting followed by a social session and lunch in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bollman who will move to Portland Oregon for their future home. Attendees reported a very pleasant evening.
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Eastern Star
J. A. Bollman
Portland
Oregon
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Severe Foot Ulcer
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. Doctors urged amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He reported the foot was soon completely cured. Describes salve as best for burns cuts bruises eczema. 25c box available from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis. Old papers for sale 1c a bunch.
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H. D. Ely
Bantam, O
Bucklen
H.E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Deed H. Mayar
Julian Mayar
Leavenworth Echo
Echo
Echos
Aqua Pura
Chelan County Abstract Company
Wm N Brisky Et al
Geo Brisky
U. S. Forestry
Vis
G. A. Hamilton
Mutual Mercantile Co
Buster Brown
Mutual Mercantile Co. Price Makers
Echo Office
The
Leavenworth State Bank
Essev
County of
Chelan
B. Field
Robt. B. Field
L. F. Bullis
Frank E. Carlquist
Clarence A. Campbell
Edmund K. Barnum, C. E
Leavenworth, Wa
Milot Mills Co. Florists
Washington
Leavenworth Fur
Niture Company
Call Echo
Jersey
Wm. A. Nelson
Telma
Inez Williams
Lou Brown
City
West Commercial Street
Jas. Clark
East End Commercial St
Leslie
O’larey’s Cash Grocery
Postoffice
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