Public meeting attacks Cannon and Panama canal stance
A Chicago meeting features speaker Mr. Cannon denouncing completion of the Panama canal and Roosevelt conservation efforts. The piece condemns Cannon as obstructive and vulgar, urges his defeat, and notes expectations he remain in Congress. It also covers county plans for a water grade road from the dam to Peshastin with landowner donation of right of way and a public call to participate.
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Chicago
Cannon
House of Representatives
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Congress
Board of County Commissioners
Peshastin Bridge
Peshastin
New Wenatchee Republic Passes to Young Seattle Editors
Ownership of the Wenatchee Republic shifts to H. O. Sedihan as editor and J. A. Stearns as business manager, both formerly with the Seattle Times. The Republic, long a strong local paper, is expected to remain a first class daily under their guidance, honoring the legacy of former editor Mr. Trimble. The Echo commends the new leadership and wishes them success in serving Wenatchee and its productive valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee Republic
H. O. Sedihan
J. A. Stearns
Seattle Times
Sormer
The
Republic
Trimble
Wenatchee
Echo
Chancellor Day Faces Mock Trial of Sin and Wealth
A fragmented quip counsels Chancellor Day to absolve from sin Standard Oil magnate Archbold and other rich law violators, suggesting a mock display of forgiveness while alluding to continued graft. The remark hints at satire of legal and corporate power without concrete events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Archbold
Day
Parting Whack at That Bad Man Theodore Roosevelt
A compact note recalls a parting shot aimed at Theodore Roosevelt, referencing his controversial stance and public image in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Meeting Wednesday Night At Leavenworth City Hall
A large crowd gathered at city hall on Wednesday night for a town meeting to select the municipal ticket. Dr. Shore was elected chairman and M A Marley secretary. Charles Anderson and J F Hartman were nominated for treasurer and council seats, with both vacancies filled without opposition. The proceedings lasted under fifteen minutes and emphasized a clean, economical administration free from party politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge King
Dr. Shore
M. A. Marley
F.S. Jacobsen
Charles Anderson
F. S Taylor
J. W. Eliott
A. Rath
J. B. Adams
J. F. Hartman
Jacobsen
Messrs
Sampson
Anderson
Ruth
Hartman
Featherstone
The
Echo
Leavenworth
Real estate sales and tunnel talk in Wenatchee area
The Wenatchee paper lists multiple property deals including parcels sold to J B Shubert, Mrs. Caroline Mitschke, O E Kenyon and others with prices from 200 to 6 000. It notes plans to survey and parcel lands near the Mary Ralston place and a 43 acre Reisim Otis ranch bought for 10 500. An Everett rumor discusses a Great Northern tunnel project and power use in Tumwater canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Daly
Lamb-Davis Lamber Mill
N. Coleman
Peshastin
Reisim Otis
Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley
California
Boosters
Otis
Business relocations reshape downtown stores
Messrs. Smith and King complete two new business houses and trigger changes in nearby locations. G. W. Hathaway vacates Kings room now remodeled for notions and tobaccos. Miss Anna Tholin moves into the vacant room in the new King building. John King’s bakery room rents to Mr. Debord for furniture display. Denard expands adding space as his business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Smith
King
G. W. Hathaway
Church Building Nears Completion and Dedicatory Plans
The new church building is nearly finished with carpentry nearly done and plastering this week. Occupation by December 1 is planned, with dedication later. the Peshastin church is also advancing and should be enclosed next week. The Ladies Aid met recently and next week meet with Mrs Martin. regular prayer and Bible study follow at the parsonage, studying Genesis chapters 1 through 11. Services will be at Fraternal Hall next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Ladies Aid
Martin
Geneses
Ninth Chelan teachers institute to meet in Wenatchee
The ninth annual Chelan county teachers institute will convene in Wenatchee next Monday and run through Friday. Attending instructors include H. C. Sampson from Cheney Normal, Prof. Maynard Lee Daggy from the State University, Chas. Timblin from the State College, Mrs. Mary Yost from State Normal Cheney, and Nora E. Williams teaching drawing and music at Wenatchee High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelan County Teachers Institute
Wenatchee
H. C. Sampson
Cheney
The Band Making Rapid Progress
The band meets for practice twice weekly at the city hall and shows clear improvement. Echo reporters note progress as they anticipate a summer park concert by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acuss
The
Echo
Washington Notes and Regional Developments
The article reports Washington voters approving incorporation by 52 to 24 and electing officers. It notes factory inspections reducing accidents by a stated percent since 1965. A Seattle UW vs Washington State College football tie ended 6 to 6. The Washington Water Power Company plans to raise over 16 million for extensions, Spokane area projects, and annual expenditures. Northern Pacific Railroad orders 63 large passenger cars to support westward traffic, with 140+ coaches expected next summer and new schedules plus additional trains between Seattle, Portland, Spokane, and interior points. A laborer, 35, died by suicide near Spofford after a life of failures. the incident occurred as a train approached, with the engineer misreading the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
University of Washington
Washington State College
Washington Water Power Company
Spokane
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Seatleer
Portland
W. T. Bunelil
Spofford
Walla Walla
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Leavenworth Echo
Postofice
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Sovenber
Republican
Citizens Municipal
City Hall
M. F. Peake and
Sea
Irm
J. B. Shubert
R. E. Simons
Caroline Mitschke
O. E. Kenyon
Leavenworth Land Co
Mr. Kenyon
R. E Simons
M. F. Peake & Son
Mary Ralstom
Great Northern
Cascades
Fowler
Spokane Chronicle
Everett
Great Northern Railway Company
Cascade Mountains
Scenic
Tumwater Canyon
Sti Shifing
M. E. Church Notes
Teachers Institute In
Ashington
Peoplel Wasbouga
Washington
Leavenworth Mercantile
King’s Bakery and Coffee House
Elliott
A. Brown, Prop
the Echo
Duluth, Minn
D. M. Thomas Quality Grocer
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