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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
6
A runaway coal car on the Renton street car line crashed into a loaded passenger coach at the foot of a steep grade. The coach was demolished. two killed and seventeen injured, with several of the injured reported to have died.
Hibernians across the United States anticipate the grand national meeting in Portland from July 19 to 24. Twenty five delegates from Philadelphia county are officially named to attend, with districts in the middle west arranging special cars and trains for the trip.
Paris papers hail the banana as a staple and lively street fare citing Dr Max Makowsky analysis of its composition. The Chesaw News editor Mooney faces a libel suit seeking ten thousand dollars for alleged injuries to character.
A Wenatchee crowd saw a hot amateur baseball clash with a double and triple in one inning and no runs scored. Highlights included Leavenworth base running, a Coulson running catch, and Reichbach striking out for Newton. Tomorrow and Sunday Waterville, led by Harry Rush, visits for two well-attended games to help the locals break even.
Postmaster J. C. Davis lists uncalled letters remaining in the post office dated May 2 1910. Names include Banks Billie Leley E Belt Edward W MacDonald C Devine W B McCole W Ewing Katharine Pyper C W Huxsel Irvin Nelson Nels E Iseman C M Townsen and Phil In. The notice instructs addressees to call for mail and to say advertised when inquiring.
An advertisement touts Woodlark Squirrel Poison as a reliable extermination agent for gophers squirrels sage rats and prairie dogs. It claims every kernel kills and requires no mixing or preparation with moisture not affecting strength. Dealers refund if not as claimed. Pamphlet free from Hoyt Chemical Co Portland and City Drug Store offers.
A veteran in Shade Land quotes an old fashioned woman who recalls kitchen life with a six hole range a big sink and long tables. She contrasts her era with a daughter cooking in a city home using a chafing dish washbowl and canned soup, then faints at the sight and scent of change.
A beggar, disheveled and hungry, asks a passerby for a dime. He explains he has not eaten since yesterday and has pawned his clothes to survive. The young man questions the beggar’s recent shave and then walks away with a sly grin.
A brown dress lady confronts an artist over a $100 charge for her daughter’s portrait. The artist explains the Crawford child’s hair needed cheap pigment while the other girl’s curls required expensive paints, leading to a calm apology.
A historical note argues Chalons in AD 451 may be the bloodiest battle, pitting Attila the Hun against Romans Gothic and Frankish forces led by Aetius. The encounter, with about 400000 barbarian deaths, reshaped European power and halted Attila’s advance.
An Indian maharajah hosted Lord Clive in his palace court. Two Bengal tigers entered, roamed and fought, while the rajah slyly watched Clive for fear he might be frightened. Clive remained calm, smoking his cheroot as the animals settled.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes that birds, including a wild duck seen struck by lightning, often die instantly. It observes birds instinctively seek shelter during storms and that sudden bird disappearances signal an approaching tempest.
A hotel clerk quotes a room and bath at $2 a day. A pompous guest insists on the phrase loudly, prompting a humorous correction. The clerk replies with a higher rate of $5 a day, turning the verbal confusion into a comic moment.
A witty quip where a man with wealth is urged to separate twins with a light remark about their closeness. The mother jokes about the idea, while the young man is teased for his fortune and potential as a separator.
A clipped dialogue shows a partner claiming the first dance with a playful boast by an eager companion. The exchange blends flirtation with witty archness as the man calls himself lucky and cites a worm joke. The scene hints at literary flourishes and a London setting with classical quotes.
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