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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
2
The fragment lists editors and subscription terms for the Leavenworth paper dated Friday March 15 1907. It mentions editor proprietor and communications address and a yearly advance price of one dollar.
Leonard Fowler defends Carl Christensen and attacks The Republic as a liar while The Echo accuses The Republic of unfounded graft charges. The row centers on election coverage, accountability, and press conduct with critics citing memory of past campaigns.
The legislature of Washington state is described as sober and sensible, with both houses aiming to honor ante-election pledges and pursue reforms. The senate's organization signals a break from old methods and clique rule, marking an end to a certain era of governance.
Ex policeman Link Davis a Pierce county non resident senator opposes a primary election law. He argues shifting nominating power from bosses to the people could jeopardize his political aims beyond police work.
The Leavenworth Washington council met Tuesday night with all members present. They approved several bills including printing maps and pest house work, granted a wagon scales permit, and read ordinances on explosives and street vacating. Ordinance 23 to repeal The Leavenworth Echo as official organ was read first time.
George W. Hansel and Miss Anna Burmeister were married last Sunday at J. W. McCarty's Blewett home. A formal repast followed for invited guests. The couple will reside in Leavenworth, with Hansel bringing his bride there on Monday.
The governor signed a bill creating the Icicle Kittitas state road and funding a survey. The Icicle valley offers valuable agricultural land for 50 to 100 families, with five acre plots in Wenatchee cited. Timber and proven mineral claims near the Icicle head promise activity once a wagon road reaches the area.
George H. Albright died Friday morning of brain fever after a brief illness. Born April 15, 1870 in Kansas, he moved with his family to Leavenworth after living in Eudora. Survived by wife Anna Gabriel, three children, and his parents, he was a respected butcher and devoted family man. Funeral held at Congregational church with large attendance.
The writer notes the frontier life portrayed lacks authenticity despite popular appeal. He has arranged James Edwards to run an undertaking business in town with goods from a new shop beside D. M. Thomas on Commercial street and R. C. Edwards handling orders at Leavenworth Mercantile Co. A band reorganization plans a March 30 fundraiser to pay its teacher, inviting support from all townsfolk. Mrs. Ed Mills assists Mrs. Campbell in millinery for four weeks.
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