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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
2
Special notice states all condolence cards thanks notices and entertainments with admission fees must pay secular advertising rates when printed in the Echo Free entertainments or movements to promote community welfare will have free column use No deviation from this rule subscription is one dollar per year in advance and communications go to The Leavenworth Echo
A 1907 report notes Europe has 70 million dollars in gold and the U S government plans 50 million in bullion. Washington will issue 100 million in government certificates and 50 million in Panama Canal bonds to boost national bank money by about 175 million in 30 days and 325 million with converting the rest. The move aims to relieve currency strain.
The piece argues that leaders of large trusts caused the financial troubles, claiming they oppose Roosevelt’s policies. It likens stock manipulation to theft and suggests railroads’ wrecking profits benefited a few at public expense, urging readers to heed the Portland Oregonian’s stance.
A column argues that financiers mock the public drawing savings from banks and stoke fear. It cites a Great Northern railway report noting twenty million in gold, suggesting top executives may be panicked by bank withdrawals.
The report argues railroads hoarded gold to strengthen their reserves while urging the public to keep deposits in banks. It claims leaders, including Mr. Hill, promoted public confidence yet hid actions that drained gold from circulation. The piece labels these financiers as running a double-faced confidence scheme.
A group dissatisfied with the municipal ticket met Monday night and presented a suggested slate for mayor L. J. Nelson, treasurer Charles A. Anderson, and councilmen E. A. King, W. H. Harrington, C. Ruth, and S. C. Woldenberg for voters to consider.
The column notes many students sick with colds and malaria and confirms no contagious outbreaks. A new attendance officer will oversee daytime conduct, and Mr. Bohnsack becomes city marshal. Eighth and ninth graders will study elementary agriculture using Agriculture for Beginners as part of the county curriculum.
Mr H E King of this place and Mrs Clara Green of Seattle were married in Spokane on November 14. The couple arrived here last Saturday and have begun housekeeping in the Losekamp residence facing the river. May their lines fall in pleasant places.
The Interior Department set Monday for grazing applications in the national forest reserve. Ranchers from Peshastin Chewawa and Chumstick Valley met in Wenatchee with sheep owners to outline mutual boundaries and trails. Committees led by Darling Leary and Throw agreed on spring ranges and stock numbers and a schedule with fees, aiming for orderly use and future allotments. J A Mills left for Kansas City MO after summer investments and friendship with the Farns worth sisters.
After days at the Chelan Consolidated Copper Co. mine W D Heller and L A Steyn returned to town and left for Seattle and New York. The main tunnel work was stopped due to insufficient water to run the air compressor though contractors had been hired. A son of a stockholder, Crospfeifer, said water flow may rise shortly and resume work.
The Wenatchee mayoral contest favored John A. Gellatly with 322 votes while F. M. Scheble received 109 and A. B. Fuller 18. The GOP ticket won by an unusually large majority, reflecting strong party support.
Mr and Mrs N Colman hosted a surprise at home on Friday November 15 with over one hundred guests invited by printed notices. Hosts Mr L J Nelson and wife welcomed attendees while Mesdames Wheeler Thomson and Daly assisted. Colman recently bought the Dean property and, after repairs, is settled here from Tacoma as head filer for Lamb Davis Lumber Co.
The Leavenworth Mercantile Co billing errors are corrected to avoid impression of inflated charges. A clerk’s record misread eggs at 50 cents for two dozen eggs and the $2.45 ham item was miscast as four dollars and twenty five cents. The notice notes auditing responsibility lies with the town authority not the merchant.
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