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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
2
The Leavenworth Echo urges a clean election with no attacks or prejudice. It endorses the Republican county ticket as open and principled, warns Democrats to vote their party straight, and notes a citizen’s shift reflecting practical duty to family and home.
A Washington farmer born in Louisiana explains his party switch from Democrat to Republican. He cites better times under GOP administrations, family Democratic roots, and a belief that past Democratic leadership harmed his finances. He notes he never sought office and reflects on changing political alignment in old age. The piece highlights the region's Democratic newspaper landscape.
The Leavenword Echo criticizes Republicans for not backing Mead, claiming party discipline and threats of expulsion. The Douglas County Press says the Echo did not publish such remarks, calling it a ninth commandment violation and a fake quote.
A Kentucky mountain trip tale shows Senator Joe Blackburn arriving late for dinner at a farmhouse. The hostess apologizes for lukewarm coffee, and Blackburn replies he prefers it cold, a remark that allegedly influenced hospitality for the rest of his two week visit.
Mississippi faces a fiscal crisis with only two dimes in treasury and no bond purchases from bankers. The state reportedly failed to meet interest payments on its indebtedness, highlighting severe liquidity problems and a potential default risk.
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