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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
1
Leavenworth voters face two elections on November 7. Residents vote for national, state and county officers and also participate in a city primary to choose ward and at large council candidates. Poll locations vary by ward with Tumwater precinct ballots at the old steel plant.
A straw ballot conducted Monday at Ellensburg High School shows a bias toward Wilson and Lister. Republicans led in most tickets. joint senator race for Kittitas and Chelan had Adams 106 and Ferryman 55. Butter wrappers mentioned at The Echo office.
The ladies auxiliary of the B. of L F. and E staged a Tuesday masquerade at Fremen's hall with lively rivalries for prizes. Mrs. Wm. Titus won the ladies’ prize as Autumn in a leaf costume, while Mr. Herman Franklin claimed the gentlemen’s prize as Marmaduke Smythe from The Diamond from the Sky.
Apple cider and doughnuts after the meeting as Col. R. H. Hartley discusses national questions. District and county candidates speak on state and local affairs. An orchestra and diversions accompany the program. This closing demonstration preludes the big event next Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Sampson hosted a Tuesday dinner for family and close friends celebrating their thirty sixth wedding anniversary.
A persuasive pitch praising Hughes for protection prosperity and preparedness. It argues he will unite labor protect American interests abroad ensure capitalizes on Europe Asia and Latin America friendship, honor the flag, avoid war taxes and implement tariff and rural credit policies. It stresses his New York record forward vision and readiness to govern inclusively.
An incendiary blaze struck Inland Meat Co in Wenatchee on Monday afternoon. Firemen saved a cold storage building containing meat and lard from near the storage house as 2000 sacks of wheat screenings two tons of wheat straw and a gasoline engine were destroyed. Losses run about two thousand dollars with six hundred dollars insured.
N N Durham of Spokane a Progressive leader cites Hughes as a fighter since before the party birth praising his New York governorship and untrammeled nomination he expands on Mexico policy industrial defense and 1912 Democratic platform pledges while criticizing Wilson and the border war stance Roosevelt warns that more American lives have been lost under Wilson than in the Spanish American War across Mexico and border conflicts.
The high school organizes to pursue county basketball and declamatory contests while manual training students completed a kitchen woodbox and a grade-building book case. The Wenatchee debating topic centers on compulsory military training for Washington high schools with large male enrollment.
Mr and Mrs H G Krollpfeiffer entertained a Halloween dinner party Wednesday night. The rooms featured orange and black decor with autumn leaves and a ghostly figure in the corner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Wilder Mr and Mrs E K Barnum Mr and Mrs J E Cullen Mr and Mrs Thos Mullen Mr and Mrs F S Jacobsen Miss Elsa Merz and Mr R F Taylor.
Leather traders report shoe prices have risen 66 percent since the war began and foresee substantial early increases. Potatoes have climbed 33 percent in thirty days and dealers expect them to reach 150 dollars per ton before the next harvest.
James Riley, about 65, was found dead in a bed at the Washington hotel, Leavenworth, by landlady Mrs. Carrie Houston. Coroner Templeton reported heart trouble suspected. belongings included new clothing, a pass book, and $47 due from the Jacobsen mill. Burial planned in Wenatchee. relatives sought.
The Echo editor declares no payment for endorsing William A. Grimshaw citing a fourteen year acquaintance and belief in his fitness. Some call him an old crank for sticking to strong convictions and refusing to bow to fawning. Mrs. Walker of the Style Shop visited Seattle for holiday merchandise and Dr. A P Snyder with Mrs. Snyder hosted card games Wednesday evening.
A list of criticisms attributed to Representative Fitzgerald detailing claims that Wilson’s administration was extravagant and ineffective. The text accuses him of backing a controversial shipping bill, mismanaging foreign policy, appointing controversial diplomats, and failing on domestic policies including immigration and the cost of living. It argues he reversed positions swiftly and pursued policies contrary to civil service principles.
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