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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo states it is issued every Friday with DEED H MAYAR as editor and proprietor. Subscriptions cost 1.00 annually in advance. Special notice warns that condolence resolutions cards of thanks and business advertising require paid rates and free entertainments or community welfare notices may use columns.
The piece critiques bankers as impartial advisors to national finance and questions their remedies. It argues bankers’ training narrows view and cites French financial systems as more prosperous with fewer panics. The author hints alternative approaches beyond banker orthodoxies.
The World editor declares a single Wenatchee editor in reference to a letter from a Leavenworth man seeking a butcher to open in the Sinful City. The piece mocks anonymous authors and teases the Leavenworth Echo editor for past actions.
The writer notes a newspaper claim that presses run on Sunday produced clearinghouse paper money and banks issued cashier's certificates to depositors, suggesting time vindicates critics of Populists.
At a Wenatchee bar meeting the Republican members chose A. N. Corbin as the party's candidate for superior court judge. The World reports Wenatchee faces a surge of housebreaking and petty theft as the city grows larger attracting diverse crowds.
The town council met in regular session with all members present except Edwards. J A Oberdorf’s bid for town marshal was laid on the table. Rock removal bids were reviewed. Cahill’s $5 per square yard was rejected. The council read and passed ordinances for fire apparatus protection and election procedures. Bills were approved including court fees, sewer costs, and street work. The county refused to pay luxuries for paupers. officials presented a detailed account of clothing and goods, arguing only necessities are warranted. The treasurer reported town finances as of November 1, and new licenses and railroad rights were addressed. John H Bohn sack was confirmed as town marshal. committees were named for jail stove and fuel. a tree removal notice was issued and a street issue referred to the Street and Alley committee.
Martin Southwick and Violet Stafford are out of school sick. Miss Navarre reports no tardies while other rooms lag. New third and seventh graders join. several students have withdrawn. Card reports due next week. two months of school have passed. Curtis Comedy Co at the opera house. Fanning-Howard vaudeville drew a large audience but critic was absent. Commentary on new machinery for milking and phrases. candy affects the system like alcohol. Dr. Wiley targets Louisiana molasses amid sugar cane concerns.
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