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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo reports a controversial graft probe tied to three councilmen who were reelected amid voter questions. The paper notes community concerns, pollution of editorial space, and ongoing needs like fire protection north of the mail road tract following Tuesday’s election results.
A speaker denounces the Lamb Davis Lumber Co and Tumwater Light Water and Power Co for exerting influence in town elections. The piece argues profits drive private enterprise and warns socialism would need human nature to change before it could reduce inequality. It cites Theodore Roosevelt and questions socialist promises.
Frans E. Carlquist named for mayor in Tuesday’s primary with six years in Leavenworth and no opposition. election appears assured by December. The piece notes post election sentiment, local resource pride, and calls for unified town development.
Local voters rejected a proposition tied to Gendi for 44 000 dollars to secure abundant pure water for domestic use and firefighting in the town. Supporters blame the socialists for the loss while the water question remains urgent and unresolved.
The text argues socialism best appeals to workers because it promises equal reward for equal toil and critiques wealth creation versus wealth distribution. It emphasizes that the working man sees and knows that his share of wealth is smallest under current systems, advocating a theory where every man works daily and receives equal compensation.
A large crowd attended the Geed Amateur Show last Friday where Cal. Fox recited a humorous Sutra tale and delivered an encore with a risqué line. W Simpson caricatured public figures and a short comedy titled Brest Timothy Hay drew praise. Butler Sampson and Mila Kirtley earned strong laughs as a country boy and performers.
A small coal vein was found about one and a half miles east of town along the south side road. County Engineer Berry notes a sample the size of a half gallon cup. the coal’s quality is praised for forge work. The sandstone formation is seen as a good sign for local mineral prospects. The report mentions local election chatter and various athletic musings amid a long, scattered regional narrative.
A legal notice declares a civil case in the Superior Court of Wait-in County Steotrum with plaintiff Hielder versus Appleton Health Company. It lists dates for first publication and court action and names court officers and attorneys in vague terms.
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