Leavenworth Echo Publication Details
The Leavenworth Echo notes its publisher The Echo Publishing Co with editors H S Rearick W G Schannach and D A Lee. It is issued every Friday and mailed as second class matter from Leavenworth Washington with a $2.50 yearly advance subscription.
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the Leavenworth Echo
The
Echo Publishing Co
H.s.rearick
W.g.schannach
D.a.lee
Leavenworth, Wash
Leavenworth Echo
Wenatchee Lake precinct returns delayed in transit
Congress convened for a special session as the Wenatchee Lake precinct election pouch, carrying returns, was delayed thirteen days over the fifty mile route. Originating with a stage driver, then another, it finally arrived by mail on Monday at Wenatchee.
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Wenatchee Lake
Wenatchee
Congress Calls Special Session to Save Government Fleet
Congress convened in special session Monday to find a plan for saving the government fleet of freight and passenger ships. The fleet is valued at about three billion dollars, with little expectation of reimbursement, but the president’s plan should receive fair consideration.
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Congress
Legion objections to Von Muecke lecture tour
Gar land A. Powell for the American Legion argues against Captain Helmuth Von Muecke former German naval officer visiting America to lecture. He warns that allowing the speaker would invite a legion of supporters of the Kaiser's world ruling aims and undermine American values.
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Garland A. Powell
American Legion
Helmuth von Muecke
America
von Muecke
Newberry resigns senate seat amid campaign costs
Newberry of Michigan quit a United States Senate seat he never should have held after spending about two hundred thousand dollars in his bid. The move avoids further political damage to the Republican party and serves as a caution on campaign finance limits.
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Newberry
Michigan
United States Senate
Republican Party
Senate
Railroads Hear Regrouping Under Esch Cummins Measure
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on regrouping under the Esch Cummins act have covered the Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington and Milwaukee lines. Current consolidation of Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington gains favor from the lines, though they show no desire to alter plans further.
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Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burlington
Milwaukee
Northwest opposition to regrouping blocks Milwaukee plan
The document voices strong scorn for a proposed regrouping of transportation involving Milwaukee. It argues the move would demoralize transport, is not beneficial to the Northwest, and appears farcical. The commission seems intent on a plan that worsens the situation rather than aiding regional interests.
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Milwaukee
Poindexter Faces Possible Supreme Court Seat
Senator Poindexter is mentioned as likely to be offered a supreme court berth amid political maneuvering. The article notes speculation on the timing and implications for the judiciary and party balance.
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Poindexter
Supreme Court
Clemenceau Visits America To Strengthen Franco American Ties
The aged Clemenceau, renowned as the French Tiger, travels to America on a personal mission to foster friendly relations between France and the United States. He remains a dearly loved figure in America, with France counting him among its greatest citizens abroad.
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Clemenceau
Republic
America
France
M, Clemenceau
President Harding Signals Ongoing Liquor Conflict
President Harding writes letters acknowledging the liquor question remains unsettled. This fuels renewed efforts by the dry faction to push for stricter prohibition, as public opinion sharpens against the bone dry policy.
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Harding
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette Calls Meeting for People
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin convenes a meeting with those he believes may align with him to advance the interests of the people. He remains popular locally after a recent reelection, and the session will test his broader influence nationwide.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Dollar diplomacy echoes in Mexican oil land debates
The American charge d’affaires in Mexico City, acting on State Department directions, pressed to influence Mexican oil land laws. Mexico resents this interference as observers question whether the nation is returning to dollar diplomacy criticized in the Taft era.
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Mexico City
State Department
Mexico
Taft
Chelan County Eyes Fair Franchise for Water Power Firm
Chelan county commissioners commend granting a franchise to Washington Water Power to operate in the county. The Keho argues fairness means welcoming development on equal terms and warns against fostering monopoly in North Central Washington.
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Chelan County
Washington Water Power Company
Keho
Washington
Grange Chief Opposes Subsidizing American Shipping
National Grange president condemns subsidies as unnecessary for U S producers. Senator Capper of Kansas joins opposition to the plan. The piece argues high tariffs lock out foreign goods while subsidies could empty ships of cargo.
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National Grange
Senator Capper
Kansas
Seven Seas
Unclear Global Policy Vision Sparks Debate
The remark hints at tension over international norms and the idea of returning to a rule of reason. Critics warn such views could push the world toward exclusive, impractical stances and isolated leadership.
Eastern Washington Highway Association backs Stevens Pass road
The Eastern Washington Highway association met in Spokane and showed no interest in Stevens Pass. A resolution urged no new state projects until current ones finish, and Western Washington should advance the Stevens Pass project. Chelan, King and Snohomish counties should unite in the upcoming state legislature to make the road a state road.
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Eastern Washington Highway Association
Spokane
Stevens Pass
Washington
Chelan
King
Snohomish
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Prosperity And Duty
The author reflects on Thanksgiving approaching next Thursday and recalls that welfare rests on personal industry. They praise a stable government, security of shelter and food, and peaceful days, noting the nation has much to celebrate compared with other lands.
Peshastin Mail Route Confusion Clarified
A Peshastin item corrects a November statement about rural route timing. Post trains from Cashmere and Peshastin run with only minor differences, yet delays from a strike have hampered office forces, carriers, and patrons across routes.
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Peshastin
Cashmere
Post Office
Old and wary animals prove hard to trap and shoot near Plainview
Hunter John N. Martin of the Biological Survey reports on sheep ranges near Plainview South Dakota adjoining the Cheyenne Indian Reservation. After two and a half months he captured 35 coyotes and 2 bobcats all old animals. Most shows evidence of prior traps or wounds from earlier hunts.
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John N. Martin
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Plainview
S. D
Cheyenne Indian Reservation
Martin
Bounty System Abandoned After Biological Survey Findings
Martin reports 59 poisoned baits taken. Demonstrations by the Biological Survey show bounty systems fail to curb livestock losses. Hiring a full time hunter who traps poisons and is held responsible for livestock killers yields better results.
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Martin
Biological Survey
Farm Club Enrollment and Output Vary by State
Last year counts of farm boys and girls enrolled in all lines of boys and girls club work ranged from 610 in Nevada to 38,545 in Oklahoma. The value of products produced by these young farmers and home makers ranged from about 7000 dollars in Arizona to over 475000 dollars in Indiana.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nevada
Oklahoma
Arizona
Indiana
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H. S. Rerrick
Franklin
Cascade Garage
T. E. Paine
American Bankers Association
South America
Civilized World
Leavenworth State Bank
F. A. Sinclair
J. B. Adams
R. B. Field
R. F. Taylor
Henry Woltvedt
J. D. Ely
Great Northern Lumber Co
Gartner’s Bakery
Leavenworth
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