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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1914

Page

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Leavenworth hopeful Massie outlines county road focus

J C Massie, longtime Leavenworth resident and road supervisor appointee of the Good Roads association, seeks county commission to prioritize road work and economical administration. He pledges full-time service and broad local support across the county based on primary results and his western district property ties.

Leavenworth Leavenworth Good Roads Association Althout J. C. Massie

Progressive candidate for congress in district race

Large attendance marks every meet in the district as the candidate touts a clean record in the last legislature. He opposed every graft measure and worked with Republicans and Democrats to save the people money. He pledges to work with any party for sound laws and real economy.

Congress

Improvements Keep Blewett Pass Road In Fine Shape

Road overseer Tom Parish reported to the reporter that in the past month more work was completed on Blewett Pass. Sharp curves were eased rocks cleared from danger zones and some grades lowered with new bridges built making auto travel safer and the road in excellent condition.

Tom Parish

Hanson Poised For Landslide Victory In Chelan County Race

The piece notes strong voter belief in Hanson’s likely landslide win, citing his earnestness and proven metal as a former legislator. It also endorses Scott Halferty for county clerk, praising his residency in Cashmere, deputy assessor experience, and suitability across party lines under the Progressive Ticket.

Leavenworth Scott Halferty Chelan County Mr. Hafferty Cashmere Joe E. Johnson

Wenatchee Republicans Deserve Rebuke at the Polls

A Wenatchee based written critique accuses Chelan County Republicans of controlling county offices for years. The piece argues outsiders are barred from nominations, urging readers to rebuke the Wenatchee faction by voting against them next Tuesday to end the “pie counter” dominance.

Wenatchee Chelan County Chelan Chas. Kenyon Martin Spencer Terry L. Ross C. E. Buttles Joe E. Johnson E. C. Bowersox

Ward and Bowersox in county race with Guthrie link

Voters choose between P. E. Ward on the Progressive ticket and opponent Bowersox who has served as school superintendent and would become deputy under Miss Guthrie if elected. The cycle would see Guthrie return to superintendent later, creating an ongoing office chain.

Bowersox Miss Guthrie

Chelan County Teachers Urged to Rebuke Wenatchee Officials

Mr. Bowersox and Miss Guthrie discuss promotion prospects for Chelan county teachers and exhort all educators to rebuke the ongoing official chain at Wenatchee, urging action amid career advancement.

Bowersox Miss Guthrie Chelan County Wenatchee

Leavenworth candidate Barnum favored on Democratic ticket

E. K. Barnum of Leavenworth runs for county engineer on the Democratic ticket. His lone Republican opponent is Warren, the current office holder. Barnum is praised for competence as city engineer and would attract Leavenworth votes beyond party lines, while others note Wenatchee residence matters affect county support. Harry Harvey suffers serious injuries after a mule team ran away at Peshastin. dislocated shoulder and head cuts require stitching. Dr. Newcomb treated him.

Warren Barnum Leavenworth Wenatchee Harry Harvey Peshastin Dr. Newcomb

Matt Hickey Seeks Re election as County Commissioner

Cashmere resident Matt Hickey runs on the progressive ticket for a second term as county commissioner. He highlights two years of service focusing on road and bridge matters, efficiency, economy, and square dealing. He says he has made no canvass and will serve or retire with no hard feelings depending on voters' choice.

Chelan County Wenatchee Hickey

Republican Candidate for Legislature Sued in Seattle

J. Roy Owens a Chelan County Republican nominee for the legislature is defendant in a suit to recover 5000 dollars. Kerr and McCord lawyers for the David Investment Company say Owens collected and kept 5000 dollars, breaching faith. Papers were served after being received by Wenatchee attorneys and placed with Sheriff Kenyon.

Seattle Kerr & McCord David Investment Company Owens Wenatchee Kenyon

E L Baker Seeks Prosecution Attorney Post

Mr E L Baker, candidate for prosecuting attorney, a University of Michigan graduate and Wenatchee resident, 19011 law school, has served as deputy prosecutor. He pledges impartial duty, no deputy to save taxpayers 2400 dollars yearly, asks Leavenworth voters for support.

Mr. Baker University of Michigan Law School Wenatchee Fred Kemp Commissioners’ Court Leavenworth

Joseph T. Stevenson Disappears Prompting Search

Last Thursday evening Joseph T. Stevenson vanished after collecting 87 dollars from the city and J. B. Adams. His mother and brother report no word since. sightings claimed in Leavenworth Friday. the family fears foul play as police widen inquiries with no conclusions yet.

C. E. Stevenson Joe J. B. Adams Leavenworth C. E W. H. Stevenson Tumwater Light & Water Co Spokane Joe Stevenson

Democratic candidates clash over county treasurer tickets

Dan Shafer and J H Bolen, both seeking the county treasurer post, were in town yesterday amid voter gathering and tense exchanges.

Dan Shafer J. H. Bolen

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. D. Franklin Bohinsack W. S. Guest Franklin Mr. Guest Baptist Church Echo Joe Massie Washington The J. H. Blake Tom Corkery Blewett Pass Mr. Hanson Miles Poindexter Ole Hanson Senator Hanson Scott Hafferty P. E. Ward Mr. Ward E. K. Barnum Matt Hickey J. Roy Owens Nomi E. L. Baker Joseph T. Stevenson
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