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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented 1812 oblique notice discusses subscriptions and a community scheme with free access to papers. It references the Mississippi valley context, political distrust, and church guidance during a period of unrest. Names and exact places are unclear but imply local civic concerns and media access.
A bitter editorial recounts the Taft nomination dispute and criticizes political bosses in Aberdeen and across Washington. It cites public disillusion with the Taft campaign, calls for disclosure of appointing names, and condemns the handling of the Roosevelt fight.
A critique argues that courts and judges, though revered like royalty, are fallible and not inherently pure. The author cites the federal district and other courts to claim accountability and public trust erode when judicial power is unchecked.
The text praises Wenatchee Valley growth through apple farming and rail improvements. It notes new residences in Leavenworth and nearby towns, a booming apple crop valued at about 2.5 million dollars, and rising population estimates. It extols fruit as a staple and hints at future prosperity for the region.
A garbled account shows General Botier facing a moral test amid street clashes and a disputed pledge. The fragment hints at a confrontation over loyalties, with a retired Confederate figure weighing coercion against political commitment in a tense urban scene.
Fragmentary text discusses George Washington and the lessons from his life. It references duty, service, and the moral example set by Washington, highlighting themes of leadership and sacrifice within a commemorative or devotional frame.
A wounded southern sortie writer in the civil war sends a terse home message to the north. The fragment mentions the February 2nd Christie commissions and hints at debt and family matters, with garbled phrases about a mother’s cooking.
During the First Bull Run engagement Maive troops fought near the field. A Fifth Regiment officer offered aid to a wounded soldier and used a pocket knife to expose a musket ball in the leg. The man then pulled the leg up and a musket ball was removed before he stood and returned to work.
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