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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
4
Republicans fear a Democratic House if the Payne Aldrich tariff passes as is. Taft plans Alaska tour and economy reforms. an associate G A R role. railroad rate talks with Harriman Hill systems. a Vernon restaurant incident sparks southern ire and possible protest.
Pueblo Chief of Police Sullivan ordered the immediate closing of all slot machines and every other form of gambling in Pueblo Colorado. The move comes from a night of enforcement aimed at curbing illicit gambling activities.
Secretary Ballinger and Washington officials presented the specially designed telegraph key to the President for the June 1 opening of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Donated by exposition management and George W. Carmack the key features 22 Klondike gold nuggets and sits on Alaska marble.
Omaha reports a new students course by railroad companies to train youths employed by the lines for minor official posts in the operating branch. If successful, graduates receive ground-work education and a potential official appointment.
Lewiston Idaho May 17 stock men rejoice over the death of Old Baldy the large grizzly that has preyed on Salmon River herds for years causing thousands in losses. The bear reportedly weighed about 1000 pounds. Marshfield May 18 the largest fir logs yet seen on Coos Bay were hauled from Beaver Hill each log 24 feet long eight feet five inches at the small end containing 16000 board feet enough for a seven room house. Honolulu May 18 five thousand Japanese plantation hands on strike in Hawaii stand pat awaiting employer recognition with no prospect in sight.
New York reports Max Alheim a baker who stayed at work during a bakers strike was dragged from bed by women and thrown into a dough vat. He suffered severe beatings requiring hospital admission.
Olympia May 18 Gov Hay proposes a constitutional amendment to create a cabinet style state government with only the governor and lieutenant governor elected, appointing an attorney general secretary of state lands commissioner treasurer auditor and state superintendent of schools. He seeks a law to codify all state laws with court support and broad backing from officials and the bar.
Seattle May 18 The Bureau of American Republics exhibit will be shipped back to Washington unless space is provided for display. It was to be shown in the mines building but later moved to the gallery of the Oriental building. Special agent William J. Kolb says the space and location lack the exhibit’s dignity. The exhibit is on the grounds but unpacked. Des Moines May 18 The first anti treating saloon opens May 22 authorized by A S Kirkhart who runs 15 local saloons. He says treating will be discouraged and bartenders will offer milk tea coffee or soft drinks as substitutes.
Captain Peter C. Hains A S A was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree for killing Wm E Annis last August. He was sentenced to an indeterminate term not less than eight nor more than 16 years at hard labor in state prison. Engineer W H Dale died in a head on collision near Ellensburg Washington. Fireman M Lawrence and two passengers injured. Grand jury empaneled for Muskogee fraud cases dismissed on government request due to improper influences.
Large asbestos deposits are being studied on state land near Kamiah Idaho about 50 miles east of Lewiston in the Clearwater country. A Spokane company organized to market the product seeks a lease. Rock occurs in large ledges suitable for brick or block manufacturing. The brick passed strict lab tests and Baldwin Locomotive Works has offered orders for brick and waste asbestos.
Eight people were severely injured when a car on the new scenic railway at Portland Oregon jumped the track on a sharp curve near a tunnel. Passengers were buried against rough timbers. Willie Shear was the only occupant to escape unharmed.
Portland report shows Oregon Audubon Society halted aigrette sales and native bird plumage trade last month. California prepares similar protections as state law passes and takes effect June 17.
Tacoma May 16 W B Gwynn of Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon won first and Ben D Scott of the University of Los Angeles finished second in the contest selecting Pacific Coast representatives for the National biennial prohibition oratorical contest in 1910.
The report lists commodities in Portland and Seattle markets with prices for wheat bluestem red Russian and Valley varieties, oats hay and butter quotes, eggs, hops, wool and mohair, plus regional readings for Timothy hay and potatoes. Values cover per bushel or per ton metrics with several year-specific hop contracts and creamery butter prices.
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