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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo notes that the election is over with no regrets from any side. It urges readers to avoid gloating and hints at local Chelan county politics. The editorial praises a cleaner campaign and stresses voters should feel they won by supporting their chosen candidate.
Leavenworth cast 268 votes with many uncounted ballots, pushing the total toward 800. The town is the county’s second largest voting box, suggesting a population over 1,000. Projections two years ahead estimate 1,500 residents and 850 votes.
The piece notes Republican gains blamed on rallying bands at meetings while Democrats relied on crowd noise. It cites a city anecdote about Rome and mentions Republicans not regretting a small band payment of thirty to forty dollars.
The speaker urges Che lan county residents to unite beyond politics to improve the town. He calls for encouraging thrifty farmers within fifteen miles to till land and opening roads to mining camps to capture outbound trade, arguing progress hinges on citizen spirit.
The Echo highlights the election in this precinct, noting Leavenworth's prior Democratic tilt. It recalls Bryan's 15 vote margin at this box in the last presidential race and Rogers' 50 vote edge for governor over Frink, reflecting on partisan history.
The Leavenworth Echo endorses the Republican ticket and reports majorities for president and governor, noting strong county results except for one race. It credits editor effort for the win, vows continued support for Leavenworth and county growth, and urges unity beyond past partisan lines.
After the national conventions the Echo predicted a GOP sweep in northern and western states with Maryland as an exception. The writer recalls forecasting the Democratic Party’s end, notes party platitudes, and argues the South will drift from Democrats as Louisiana and possibly Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina may cast electoral votes Republican. Race agitation is cited as a factor in keeping the South Democratic.
For forty years the southern Democrats have traded votes for platform control, while the eastern wing dictates candidates. With one exception they have not received the promised rewards and now seek separation, comparing the situation to a long abused spouse finally pursuing a divorce.
The Guilds women held a successful election day dinner but ran short of Methodist chicken pie as demand outpaced supply. Gr Watson, visiting from Tacoma, voted for Roosevelt and discussed returning east of the mountains. he updated his Echo subscription forward to 1906 during his visit.
Mrs. Talman Tripp of Cashmere and Mrs. F. W. Stein were injured when a horse slipped on a hill near Lukin's saw mill. The buggy overturned throwing both ladies out. Mrs. Stein suffered a fractured rib and serious bruising while Mrs. Tripp sustained only bruises. Dr. Hoxsey treated both and reported a favorable recovery by Monday night.
The article extols the Leavenworth area as a fertile region with excellent year round climate. It notes low wind and dust, abundant water from mountain snowmelt, and claims crops like pumpkins corn and hay can grow with little irrigation.
J A Gould formerly of the Great Northern store here died Tuesday after a Sunday lantern accident in his Hillyard assignment. He fell with an epileptic fit in his room, the lantern exploded and clothing caught fire. His wife, a Chiwaukum schoolteacher, reached him before death. He was well known and esteemed locally.
Monkeys are described as highly interesting animals closely resembling people. The baby monkey mimics human behavior, learns to crawl, and expresses pleasure, displeasure, pain, and affection. They can be trained for tasks including fruit picking and domestic service, though temptations like sugar tempt monkeys in the sugar bowl.
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