Chelan County Republican Convention Recall and Controversy
A fiery dispute over the 1912 Chelan County GOP convention unfolds with Taft and Roosevelt factions bolting and contesting credentials. The regular convention seated Taft delegates from Wenatchee and Leavenworth while Roosevelt delegates from Cashmere were seated, prompting criticism and a letter to Representative Norris alleging political deception and urging investigation.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Republican County Central Committee
Committee On
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Credentials Committee
Committee On Credentials
Cashmere
Roosevelt Dele
Gellatly
Lorimer
Penrose
Stephenson
Barnes
Guggenheim
The Awakening Of Helena Richie Arrives In Leavenworth
Roselle Knott stars as Helena Ritchie in a dramatized adaptation of Margaret Deland’s The Awakening of Helena Ritchie at the Scenic Theater on October 23. Charlotte Thompson’s production has drawn praise from New York and Chicago audiences and now tours west. Curtain 8:15 pm sharp. tickets $1.00 to $1.50 on sale. call to reserve.
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Roselle Knott
Henry Hall
Little Mayo Methot
Margaret Deland
Helena Richie
Helena
Charlotte Thompson
Helena Ritchie
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Illinois
Chicago
Gellatly Urges Square Seal Over Slur on Community
A letter from John A. Gellatly denounces attacks on the community and its honora ble citizens and demands truthful conduct and the enforcement of the square deal. He warns that false accusations cannot go unchallenged and calls for accountability in political discourse.
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Square
John A. Gellatly
Washington schools run on cash basis details
Figures by H B Dewey show 814 of 2672 Washington school districts operate on a cash basis. The state’s warrant indebtedness fell by 915301 in the past year with six counties showing increases. Chelan County has 55 districts and six cash basis districts with no unpaid warrants. total district warrants in the county declined by 2559.71.
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of Washington
H. B. Dewey
Chelan County
Roosevelt Reflects on Recall and Power as President
Theodore Roosevelt states he would welcome a recall, argues popularity with the people sustains presidential power, and says he would quit if the public ceased backing him. He claims success hinges on the people’s support and open campaigning.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive rally draws 150 voters for county and state races
About one hundred fifty voters attended the first progressive rally of the year. Spokane candidate Goodwin spoke on campaign issues before Ole Hanson, former legislator and author of the anti race track bill, who followed to praise the new law. The crowd gave full attention and hearty applause.
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Gill
Gideon
Lamb
Beecher
Goodwin
Spokane
Congress
Ole Hanson
Burglar Strikes Templin and McKenzie Store
Burglars entered the Templin and McKenzie furniture and hardware store Friday night and escaped with four revolvers including two 32 Iver Johnson, one 32-20, and one 32 Colt. Authorities along the Spokane to Seattle corridor have been alerted.
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Thelves
Templin & McKenzie
McKenzie
Spokane
Seattle
Head Wound In Hatchet Play Between Boys
The three year old son of Wm. Horey received a deep gash on the head from F. Bowdin's boy during play. Bowdin boy struck with a hatchet. Dr. Judah dressed the wound and says it will not be serious.
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Wm. Horey
F. Bowdin
Bowdin
Judah
Paul Weigand Resigns As Seattle Brewing Agent
Paul Weigand resigns from his post as agent of the Seattle Brewing and Malting Company effective November 1, ending his official duties with the firm.
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Paul Weigand
Seattle Brewing & Malting Co
Six Hard Facts Drives 1904 Election Debate
A condensed political statement argues Taft cannot win and Roosevelt is the viable choice. It warns Wilson’s election would affect the income of workers and business, urging voters to back Roosevelt to defend earnings.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Apple shipments and rabbitrage noted in Wenatchee area
Wenatchee daily apple shipments run 75 carloads as growers push to meet eastern markets before frost. Lamb-Davis Mill at Leavenworth now yields 25 000 boxes daily for about forty carloads. Rabbits driven into a wire corral near Moses Lake attract hundreds before the slaughter. Voter registration tops 2 005, surpassing prior years. Wenatchee populace about 4 500. Governor Hay appoints Sheriff Ed Ferguson to a national prison association convention in Baltimore November 9 to 14.
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Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley
G. W. Corbyn
Fruit Growers Association
Lamb-Davis
Leavenworth
Moses Lake
Smith
Hay
Ed Ferguson
State of Washington
the Prison Association
Baltimore
Roosevelt or Wilson Taft Not in the Race
A political column argues Taft is out of the race as polls show Roosevelt or Wilson likely to win. It claims the only real choice is between Roosevelt and Wilson, urging Taft voters to back Roosevelt to block Wilson and the Democratic program.
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Roosevelt
Wilson Taft
Mr. Taft
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Taft
White House
Prof
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Death of Dr Robert S Kademan in Spokane Hospital
Dr Robert S Kademan died after pneumonia at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane where he had lived two years building a dental practice. His Iowa parents left for Spokane but he died before arrival. remains to be taken to Clinton for interment. Rev Max Jeffords spoke at Odessa ministerial meeting on adapting church work to youth. Echo.
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Bob Kademan
Sacred Heart Hospital
Spokane
Kademan
Clinton
Iowa
Max Jeffords
Odessa
Methodist Church
Work On Water System Began First Of This Week
Contractors Seaman and Quigg report progress on a new water system in Icicle River six miles west of town. The intake will be built first during the river’s low stage. pipe line work will be rushed. Labor shortages hinder progress, but hope for more workers as fruit picking ends. Completion before spring seems unlikely.
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Icicle
Messrs
Seaman & Quigg
Leavenworth Echo Ownership Statement 1912
The Leavenworth Echo weekly newspaper in Leavenworth Washington is published by sole owner Deed H Mayar with editors Deed H Mayar and Julian I Mayar. Not incorporated. Sworn before notary Guy A Hamilton on October 4 1912 under the 1912 act.
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Congress
Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar
Julian I. Mayar
Guy A. Hamilton
Methodist Church Seeks Older Members for Bible Classes
The pastor announces organized curtains for quiet Sunday School study with the aim of enlarging the Bible class through more participation by older members. Epworth League and preaching services occur every Sunday led by Pastor Max A. Jeffords.
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Epworth League
Max A. Jeffords
Doctor Reports Typhoid Threat Looming for Child
Dr. Judah notes three year old daughter of J. B. Bowers has fever that may develop into typhoid, indicating a serious illness risk at home.
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Judah
J. B. Bowers
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Congressman Norris
Wenatchee Republic
R. F. Holm
John A. Gellately
Norris
Gates
Conner
U.S
Washington
Office of
Chelan Co. Abstract Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Washington, D. C
House
LaFollette
Poindexter
Brother Roosevelt
Scenic Theater
F. M. Goodwin
Opera House
Robert S. Kademan
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