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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo notes Wenatchee’s unexpectedly small Republican vote and comments on Daniel Bennett Hill’s retirement. It targets the Spokesman-Review as a tax dodger and accuses it of undervaluing property assessments.
Voters intended to elect J A McArthur as commissioner of the Third district but his bid was thwarted by a blunder and the will of the people was not realized.
Critics compare Sherman Bell to a hyena in human form and demand rope for his brutal rule. Governor Peabody faces defeat after backing such savage leadership of the state troops, marking a fierce political backlash.
County commissioners hear pleas to repair Commercial street so farmers and others can reach town from the east. The road across fenced lots is blocked by rocks stumps and trees making Front and Commercial streets impassable.
The public spirited women of this town have met and decided to inaugurate a movement that aims at establishing a free reading room and library for men and boys. After work they may gather to read talk and enjoy innocent games in a comfortable, welcoming space. The movement deserves support from all townspeople.
The paper reiterates support for an elective railroad commission over an appointive one. It argues the people should choose their regulator, maintaining the stance from last spring and stressing the preferable accountability and public control of an elective body.
The piece argues that voters may trust a nonpartisan commission of at least three members from different parts of the state to select a chief executive and commissioners. It notes the panel would likely be better than governors appointing, suggests the commission may comment on party conduct after campaigns, and urges fair treatment of party minorities to prevent future electoral defeat.
The statement from Mr. Mead delivered in Bellingham promises to support abolishing the legislative lobby and to push a railroad commission bill. He defends his stance after the election, noting he did not promise before voting and asserts the legislature should act now to curb railroad influence and lobby power.
An inspection of precinct results shows Republican ticket candidates relied on legal support in Wenatchee where Turner led by 17 votes and Mead topped by 96 of 268. The piece warns delegates in two years may align with the Roosevelt era stance to curb overreach and protect party cohesion.
In an interview at Bellingham Governor Mead presents a broad plan for a Republican administration. He calls for reducing lobbyist influence, favoring farmers, manufacturers and workers, promoting mining and agriculture, conserving forests and water, and inviting outside capital with strict law enforcement. He mentions creating a railway and a tax commission and stresses careful patronage practices.
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