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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo outlines paid and free space rules for notices and entertainments. Condolence cards, fundraising, and business-promoting notices must be paid at advertising rates, while morallyBeneficial community efforts may receive free column space.
A newspaper prints a toned down statement from Commissioner Wallace defending state management of industrial insurance. He argues private insurers seek profit, delay settlements, and hurt families, while state control ensures fair, timely awards and avoids court battles. The DuPont case over fund payments is cited as a test, with potential amendments possible but the principle of government backed insurance upheld.
Voters will decide on a $40,600 bond issue to buy Tumwater Light and Water Co and $21,600 to acquire its system. A $19,000 upgrade is proposed to install larger pipes for domestic use and fire protection. The sale aims to eliminate competition and may total $24,000 in value.
A brief plea notes the plight of widows and orphans seeking a prompt and honorable settlement. The text underscores the moral imperative for fair action and swift resolution.
A local letter argues against a municipally owned water system citing a $21 600 price as excessive. The author notes alternative prices would gain support and defends citizens including Mayor Carlquist and bankers, denying criminal libel accusations amid remarks about Corcoran and The Echo publisher.
Great Northern timetable updates take effect Sunday. Westbound No. 43 will arrive at 3 35 instead of 4 20. Eastbound No. 44 will arrive at 4 20 instead of 5 35. Eastbound No. 4 will arrive at 3 05 instead of 3 15.
Acknowledgment from N. Patterson and family with thanks to friends in Leavenworth and the Eastern Star for sympathy during bereavement. Also notes appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rarey, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beam, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thueson. Also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism sold by King's City Drug Store.
Report of the Financial Condition Located at Leavenworth Washington at close of business on the 18th day of April 1912. Resources include loans and discounts 94095, bonds warrants and other securities 7127.04, cash and deposits totals 108222.07. Liabilities include capital stock and deposits with certified cashiered checks and profits. Notary public confirms accuracy.
Classified notes show Good Pasturage at $2 per head per month with Rutherford & Burns. Requests for land to clear powder work, and contact via Box 297 or phone 415. Also listings for Thoroughbred barred rock eggs at $2 per 15, seed potatoes Bur bank seed at $1.75 per 100 lb, dry wood orders, swarms for sale, combings products, a Bay mare around 9 years old with no brand, and a whiskey advertisement by J. B. Violette at Overland Bar.
Notices for county office announcements cost 1000 and precinct office 5.00. All announcements stay in place until after the September primary and only names of successful primary candidates stay until the November general election.
R A Scheele announces candidacy for county assessor on the Republican ticket subject to voters will at the primary on September 8 1912 Joe E Johnson also announces candidacy for primary election held on September 3 1912.
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