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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
2
The Wenatchee River rose after recent rains flooding the road south of the river. Ranchers with perishable goods could not reach town at the start of the week, causing losses. Call for prompt repairs as eight to ten farmers depend on the road to get to market.
The Chelan Leader denounces a publication titled the Jour nal as a Wenatchee produced hoax aimed at strangling legitimate business in Leavenworth to aid a Wenatchee graft operation. The Leader refuses to exchange it and notes two other similar sheets in circulation.
Citizens of Cashmere voice dissatisfaction with a non resident paper printed in Wenatchee. They prefer a home grown newspaper tied to local soil and funded by local readers, hoping to see a locally produced publication soon.
The Leavenworth and Peshastin area showed a creditable county fair exhibit with fruits and vegetables that rivaled lower Wenatchee valley products. The piece argues elevation does not hinder harvest and asserts these arable lands are equally productive, cheaper, and ready to attract new settlers.
The note proclaims a favorable soil and climate, predicting a large influx of settlers within the next few years. It emphasizes optimism and growth potential for the region as the primary takeaway.
A late night train holdup four miles north of Ballard results in explosions at the express safe after a lengthy pause. Two or three men suspected as the culprits fled by boat as officers pursuit continues. Names Jake Terry and Bill Miner referenced as probable ringleaders. Nearby financial notices and property transfers appear in the same column.
The Tumwater Athletic Club was organized by local schoolboys with Samuel Daily as president and George Dye as secretary The group plans to rent a hall form football and basketball teams acquire equipment and seek community support reminding readers they were once boys themselves
The following transcript of business transacted in the Court House for the past week is furnished by Chelan County Abstract Co. Abstractors advertise in another column.
Real estate transfers include Nellie Tidmarsh et al to Clara J Williams for 250 dollars, G L Afford to Lucretia H Osborn for 225 dollars, and Scott to H L Peters for 333 dollars. W R Prowell sells to Wm S Milner for 180 dollars. N M Streeter to Alex Atkinson for 600 dollars. United States to Henry L Graves and Graves to Sam Davis Lumber Co. TS Land C&F Co to D Patterson for 1000 dollars. Dora E Ellis to D A Beal for 450 dollars. M P Wilson to Walter P Hibbard.
The piece argues for mutual cooperation between farmers and local merchants to keep money at home and sustain local markets. It calls for understanding and concerted action to protect local prosperity and prevent the decline of country stores into cities. It also touches on naval leadership, sports figures, diplomacy, and medical claims with a satirical edge.
The movement to shift the presidential inauguration from March 4 to April 30 gains ground aided by 41 governors and a committee led by Commissioner Macfarlane. A joint resolution to amend the constitution may advance in Congress, with April 30 chosen for better weather and longer session, despite past failures in the House.
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