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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
2
On December 3 voters within Leavenworth will decide on issuing 45000 dollars in bonds to fund a municipal water and power system. The piece argues public ownership lowers costs and improves service compared with private utilities and cites Seattle and Tacoma as benchmarks.
The Wenatchee Daily World lauds the Republican campaign for its inexpensive, effective and harmonious effort ending on the eighth of the month with victory for every county ticket candidate except the treasurer. The paper notes this as the closest to a complete Republican triumph.
A plan from the Post Office Department to save money by not returning receipts for registered letters unless requested meets criticism. Proponents warn it may erode efficiency and reduce registry business, arguing efficiency should precede economy to avoid harming services like rural free delivery.
County commissioners condemn the state-aid road law as absurd and costly. They state the law forces counties to fund half the money and hand it to the state highway board, halting work when funds run dry. They criticize overpaid highway officials and demand abolition of the highway commissioner’s office.
County commissioners and the county engineer urge repeal to cut costs. They argue experience shows the change yields more economical, efficient work.
In Washington DC a 7000 member Holy Name Society parade along Pennsylvania Avenue reviews by Catholic church leaders. The drive targets profanity among boys and young men, urging courteous speech especially in front of women, with broad public support anticipated.
The election results show a sweeping Democratic victory in the House, with analysts debating Roosevelt's waning influence and the coming congress likely to mirror last summer's session. Taft may push through policy before March 4, signaling a lively short session. The size of the majority and future legislative moves remain uncertain.
A traveling spectacle vendor from a neighboring town warns Leavenworth residents against buying glasses from itinerant sellers. The piece argues home dealers offer lower prices and reliable promises, with recognizable accountability if a sale fails. It urges buying from established, local sellers to avoid lost money and unfulfillable promises.
Two travelers Miss A K Pierson of Jacksonville Illinois and Mrs H E Cleveland of Burlington Washington alighted briefly at Wenatchee for a look around and missed the call All aboard. The ticket agent advanced funds to Mrs Cleveland and arranged hotel lodging while No 1 train was contacted. Both women recovered their baggage and money on the return pass through Wenatchee Saturday morning.
News from Chelan County reports births and travels including a son born to Dr and Mrs A W Greenius and plans by J B Rowland to winter in Seattle. Wenatchee convention elected Rev Ernest L McCartney president. Cashmere exhibit canceled at Spokane apple show due to lacking apples. Cashmere post office moves to Foust building and municipal election set for December with Huston Lovett and others in contention.
Obituary for Mrs. Mary C. Moore of Lake Chelan with funeral on November 4. History of J. Robert Moore and family at Moore’s Point resort. Uncle Henry Miller’s extended all winter trip to Nebraska and Mississippi valley with Texas possible. Chelan election set for December 6 with mayor and four councilors to be chosen, four incumbents listed as retiring. Milwauke e investor A B Oppenheimer buys ten acres at Chelan Butte Orchard for 5500 dollars. Wenatchee exhibitors charter a car for Spokane apple show with boxes delivered by Green brothers and Tedford families among others.
Al Walker and Nel Jensen collided with a laundry wagon driven by James Miller and Bob Campfield on the viaduct. Miller escaped unharmed while Campfield suffered a shoulder injury after being dragged about thirty feet by the wagon’s horse. Jensen was thrown against a fence and bruised by the impact.
The piece condemns the contract system for rural mail delivery as ripe for graft and monopoly. It recalls the star route frauds and argues the post office should not adopt the contract plan, warning that parcels post could yield vast sums while others oppose trying the change.
The piece extols wireless telegraphy for saving a thousand lives on the sinking Republic and aiding ocean vessel communication while noting limited land use. It contrasts sensationalism with practical gains and cites Amenia New York hosting a rural field day to entertain country youths and promote inclusive playground activities beyond baseball.
The New York fire department endorses automobiles for firefighting. Auto engines carry more than horse apparatus and reach fires in half the time, with lower ongoing costs since they require fuel only when used. For outlying areas the auto fire engine is invaluable.
Gertrude Goodwin Miller Concert Co led by Mr Ralf Hammer presents the Scandinavian tenor and Miss Edna Bentz with a trio of instrumentalists in Leav erforth. The event promotes a worthy movement for improved local entertainment for the rising generation, with performers described as high order and entertaining.
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