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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Emigration boom and land prospects draw colonists westward
Reports from railroad emigration agents show at least thirty train loads of settlers heading to the northwest this week. Wenatchee has attracted hundreds and sold over two hundred thousand dollars in real estate while Leavenworth lags, despite promising land at low prices. Analyses note land values rising from five to ten dollars an acre seven years ago to twenty five to one hundred today with forecasts of steep future gains. The piece urges attendance at a meeting to support mining hopes and national growth, and references Sen. La Follette’s remarks on the Aldrich currency bill and the recent panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Tide Turning in Favor of Taft for GOP Nomination
Returns from states increase Taft delegate counts at the Republican convention and shift sentiment toward him. Roosevelt is still the preferred leader of the paper, with hopes that future politics may favor his nomination, despite Taft's growing momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Taft
Indiana
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Rockefellers
Harrimans
Weather Whiplash Delights Readers With Sun Rain and Snow
The day offered a dramatic mix of changing skies and temperatures. Bright sun followed by rain and heavy snow showers produced unusually large flakes, creating moments of white earth before melting away. Birds chirped as the sun returned and nature seemed to smile.
Spokane dealer A C Edwards seeks lieutenant governor
A C Edwards of Spokane announces ambitions for lieutenant governor with a tone of self promotion. The item notes distrustful humor about any candidate who proclaims goals publicly, likening Edwards to a would be deputy constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Edwards
Spokane
Mr. Edwards
Meeting of Men in Seattle Next Monday and Tuesday
A partial notice states that men will gather in Seattle on Monday and Tuesday for a meeting. Details on purpose and organizers are not readable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Roosevelt Opposes Infamous Practice of Docking Horses Tails
The passage notes Theodore Roosevelt’s stance against docking a horse’s tail, criticizing the custom as imported from England by a vapid snob. It argues this stand earns him grateful remembrance among horse lovers, while those who love not a horse deserve darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
England
Portland Packing Plants Move Draw Interest from Swartz Firm
The Portland Commercial Club reports Schwartz Schild and Sulzberger have bought fourteen acres near Portland and will spend 1.5 million to build a packing plant. The Swift company plans a 4 million packing plant at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Portland Commercial Club
Schwartz, Schild and Sulzberger
Swift
Governor Hughes Backed by Day at Bankers Banquet
Governor Hughes received enthusiastic support from Chancellor Day for his presidential candidacy at a bankers banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Chancellor Day
Bankers
Republicans Set Spokane Meeting For May Delegates
The state convention will convene in Spokane on May 14 to choose delegates favorable to Taft for the presidential convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Taft
Senator La Follette Opposes Rail Bond Use in Bank Circulation
Senator La Follette argues against accepting railroad bonds as collateral for bank circulation, stating the move would risk financial stability and set a dangerous precedent. He urges strict standards to protect currency integrity and investor confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Elks Dance Night Honors Saint Patrick at Leavenworth
The Leavenworth Elks and twenty-five guests from Wenatchee and surrounding towns filled the opera house for a all night dance. A midnight supper, regarded as one of the town’s best, was served at the Overland Hotel under Mrs. Al Morrison, a rising caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Leavenworth
Overland Hotel
al Morrison
Postoffice Notice of Uncalled March 16 1908
Remaining in postoffice uncalled for March 16 1908 Collins C L Kuhne Carl Carlson Alfred Lattig Howard J Drew R Mix Jack Gutherless JE Nason Mary Johson Earnest Pette W Wright Chas A In calling for same please say advertised J C Davis Postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
C L Kuhne
Carl Carlson
Alfred Lattig
Howard J Drew
R Mix
Jack Gutherless
JE Nason
Mary Johson
Earnest Pette
W. Wright
Chas. A
Overhead Crossing Work Advances and Town Costs
A ten day gang progresses on the overhead railroad crossing with completion expected by mid next week on the railroad right of way. The south street approach will force Front street closure. town funds must cover approaches. Mayor Sampson seeks railroad aid and an engineer visit, but no action yet. Zora Abbott returns from Dakota after two years away. Cascade summit snow tallies three feet. E B Norell travels to Sparta for interment of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Sampson
Seattle
Cascade Mountains
School Notes Highlights From Local Grades
Freddie West entered the third grade Monday. Sadie Howerton moved to fourth B and Jessie Hathway to fourth A. First and second grade pupils with perfect attendance are named. Fifth and sixth grade standings are listed with top students. The county superintendent found the schools satisfactory and improving, noting good progress despite early difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Howerton
Jessie Hathway
Lena Smith
Lela Myrtle
Lilly Bartz
Emma Schneider
Madge Beasley
Clare Doty
Magdaline Sadoske
Maggie Egan
Lester Farmer
Lester Burgess
Sammy Fay
Harold Fowler
Jack Harris
George Lyons
John Mason
George Pulse
Ethel Ahern
Olive Blankenship
Blanche Brusha
Agnes Davis
Laura Hathway
Dorothy Harrington
Golda Lyons
Mildred Otto
Clara Platt
Opal Rice
Louise Rumohr
Convictions in Whiskey Theft Case At Horseshoe Saloon
Magistrate Taylor yesterday convicted W. F. Kelly and Lee Wertensiehen of stealing whiskey from the Horseshoe saloon. Each man was fined $60 and costs, about twenty one days in jail, as neither has funds. Both are well known locally with prior petty theft suspicions. two weeks ago Kelly suffered facial disfigurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
W. F. Kelly
Lee Wertensiehen
Horseshoe Salo
Kelly
Court Dispatches From Wenatchee
Two parties fell into a cinder heap and were taken to Wenatchee yesterday. Andrew Westlund faced a drunkenness charge and was fined seven dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Andrew Westlund
Dining cars track speed and stops on Oriental Limited
The Oriental Limited adds a speed and stop recording tape for every journey. The device logs interstation stops, durations, and dispatch movements, sending data to headquarters for timetable planning. Also notes: Geo Lowell welcomes a baby girl. Dr Hoxsey reports well. Viaduct framing to Friday. heavy snows on the hill. Cascade tunnel two feet of snow. aqueduct moved. Wenatchee Valley road steel laid. telegraph at Peshastin closed. Conductor Southwick on work train. Aldrich moving to Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Limited
Geo. Lowell
Dr. Hoxsey
Cascade Tunnel
Cascade Summer Hotel Planned Near Cascade Orchards
Wagon loads of furniture departed the depot this week for Cascade Orchards where F A Drebis has built a twenty room summer hotel for guests. Drebis says the venture meets demand for a country style retreat near fishing areas away from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Orchards
F. A. Drebis
Two Boys From Cashmere Return Home After Adventure
Two boys aged 12 and 15 from Cashmere ran away ten days ago to see the world. They rode partly on a railroad and reached Everett where cash soon ran out. The younger fell ill near the coal chute in a yard. Marshal Bohnsack found them, fed them, and contacted their father. They were sent home on No. 4 and vow not to run away again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
Cashmere
Everett
Marshal Bohnsack
Notice of final five year proof for Homestead No. 5817
Department of the Interior Land Office at Waterville Washington announces Charles Anderson of Leavenworth will make final five year proof for Homestead entry No. 5817 dated March 18 1908 for the w% SW1 4 and NE 1 4 of section 82 township 25 north range 18 East Willamette meridian. Proof before J K Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth May 2 1908. Witnesses: Patrick H Graham John Holden John Brender Martin Christensen all of Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Charles Anderson
Leavenworth
J. KE. Shore
U. S
Leavenworth, Wash
Patrick H. Graham
John Holden
John 8. Brender
Martin Christensen
W. F. Haynes
Register
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F. S. Taylor
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