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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
A political opinion piece argues the Republican ticket will win on the third day of November. It asserts Democrats are charged with blood and blundering, praising fifty years of Republican history and the intelligence of American voters. The piece dismisses Democratic victory as unlikely and urges firm support for the Republican choice.
Commissioners may approve a river bank road from the steel bridge east of town to Peshastin. The route would cut six miles to about three, with right of way donated and minimal building costs aside from a rock bluff. A frost-proof warehouse here would funnel Peshastin fruit via Leavenworth, boosting trade and shipping efficiency.
Levi Ankeny declares intent to abide by the election outcome and condemns efforts to strike down the primary law as unconstitutional. He argues those opposing the law would have expected rivals to respect it after campaigning under it and warns that attackers of the law lack morals and risk future political ruin.
The successful Republican gubernatorial candidate Cosgrove faces swift pressure from a crowd of aspiring officials. Reportedly he has refused requests and remains firm amid mounting solicitations.
The first National Apple Show is set for December 7 to 12 in Spokane. Prizes total 35000 with 1500 for the best carload of apples. All states growing apples will send representation, signaling unusual industry interest.
A local observer notes that supporters say those who entered the recent primary are morally obliged to accept the result. The remark reflects ongoing sentiment about election outcomes and public duty in the community.
The state Labor Bureau reports higher living costs in 1908 with 41 of 68 common goods up 26 percent since 1900 while wages lag and rents rise. Aberdeen notes the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line will survey Grays Harbor to build the Peninsula branch. Port Townsend reports the death of James Kelley known as Pig Iron Kelley, a famed opium smuggler and waterfront figure, whose true identity is linked to New Brunswick.
South Bend shooter Harry Steele, famed for four of six bears shot near the city earlier, again encounters three bears near the High School woods. He fires twice killing two bears on the spot and believes he felled the third.
A hunter tracks a bear to its lair amid plentiful local bears. In Bellingham a police raid on a Chinese chop suey house uncovers a covert opium shop, with believed Celestials behind smuggling. In Tacoma E J Bruce, 20, is fined and loses his job for attempting to kiss a hired girl. Judge Aniston, fluent in Norwegian, convicts him.
A draft for 3013, the first installment of a 29000 fund for Republican campaign use outside the state, was mailed to Frank H. Hitchcock, chair of the National Republican Committee. Other items note a Cordova Bay cargo transhipment, court action over second choice votes, a non-partisan judiciary candidacy filing, and a fast Princess Charlotte test voyage.
The text notes Judge W H Snell of Tacoma spent 1667 in his month long Senate bid while aggregating 818 in others contributions. Wesley L Jones led in preference votes and had 960 personal spending with 2339 from the Jones Club of North Yakima, reflecting third party support.
The defeat of Governor Mead and Cosgrove’s nomination alarms Olympia officials. Twenty five department heads and many clerks face uncertain tenure, with patronage salaries under the governor reaching over 90 thousand dollars yearly and many minor positions at stake. Cosgrove’s likely election fuels the hunt for replacements.
J K Thomas remains held in city jail on a murder charge after his wife’s remains were found in a furnace grave in their Happy Valley home. The skeleton had been missing since July 19 and was unearthed by police Saturday. The couple had divorced three years earlier amid desertion and cruelty, with ongoing quarrels over their 16 year old daughter’s schooling at Chehalis Training School.
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