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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo announces subscription at 1.50 per year in advance and the edition appears every Friday. Special notices include condolence resolutions, thanks cards, entertainments with admission fees, and fundraising events. space use requires payment at regular rates with no deviations.
A letter discusses Republican tensions after the 1912 split, praising Roosevelt and criticizing Standpat leaders. It questions the return of former members, notes Indiana and Boston figures, and suggests progressives will not back down.
An editorial note explains readers misread last week's piece as prophecy about winter. It defends the gesture as a polite hint for an overstayed guest and recalls the snowstorm that followed. The voice asks Winter to stay longer if so desired and pleads for composure.
The article recounts Villa slipping through a cordon as American forces close in near water sources with Carranza troops guarding exits. It warns of prolonged pursuit across canyons and ranges, predicting uprisings and a costly campaign before any final victory.
The article discusses a congressional session considering amendments to the Seaman's Law and evaluates the Fernseth law. It notes strong points in theory but argues that global maritime conditions require recognizing realities and enacting laws to meet them while maintaining sound policy.
The author argues that domestic reform under the Furnseth law failed seamen by shielding ships from foreign competition. Improvement hinges on international cooperation and profit incentives, not unilateral U S action. Government ownership would still rely on similar laws and require higher taxes, so Congress should seek practical, globally aligned solutions.
The Leavenworth Creamery allegedly ships only top butter to local stores while inferior butter travels to Spokane Seattle and other cities. The Echo warns against widespread prohibition law violations and criticizes enforcement laxity, urging careful adherence to the new prohibitions.
The piece argues against allowing gradual enforcement of liquor laws, warning that leniency fosters disrespect for all laws. It asserts bootlegging is a crime like petty larceny and predicts consequences if enforcement slips. It warns that someone is headed for a fall.
The piece questions whether the United States will enter war with Europe over sinking ships carrying U S citizens. It notes the administration warns neutral ships with passengers must not be torpedoed without notice, while reacting only when U S citizens are affected.
Geo A Lee of Seattle runs for governor on the Republican ticket urging a simpler shorter ballot and constitutional revision. He proposes electing departmental heads and three county commissioners, with commissioners appointing other officers to cut costs and improve voter deliberation. State Senator Frank Reeves is linked to the Democratic lieutenant governor race.
Earl Godfrey, a stationery engineer at a Cashmere mill, tested a Savage gun’s shooting power by firing at steel. A bullet deflected and struck his leg, causing a painful but non fatal wound.
A card of thanks from Mrs. Mable L. Hatch and Mr. John O. Brooks expresses gratitude for bereavement kindness. An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills claiming liver and digestion benefits with no side effects, priced 25 cents at druggists.
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