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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
2
The speaker argues that hunger, sickness, and winter hardships will force European nations to seek peace. Rulers resisting peace will fall as public sentiment rises, ending the bloodshed soon. The passage asserts that the scent of war crimes and casualties will awaken mercy and lead to an era free of royal opposition to peace.
A historical note urges the city to form a small organized fire brigade of five men with water control and hose duties. It argues for quick, practiced response, use of red caps, and pay per turnout, to prevent property loss and reckless water use during fires.
A local blaze exposed failures in municipal water and volunteer response. Had water been discharged at the right location and time, losses would have stayed under one hundred dollars. Instead hoses bypassed the fire, then a jewelry-store route was forced, soaking property and delaying suppression.
J A Falconer runs as a United States senator on the progressive line. He serves the state in the house, is devoted to duty, and has left his candidacy to friends. Elected two years ago by the largest ticket vote, his focus on public duty should appeal to voters. He will likely not lose votes for not campaigning in person.
The speaker condemns rulers who urged subjects to ask God for victory and power in battle. He contrasts this with a revolutionary era warning that while prayer is fine, one should keep powder dry and rely on preparation and practicality.
In Europe kings were once divine yet in the United States the last trace of this belief is the divinity of courts. Judges are human and fallible. Elections do not alter his character. A good judge was a good person before serving.
The appeal urges support for William H. Pemberton for the superior court in Bellingham Edgar G. Mills former U S Attorney Washington D C appointed by Roosevelt and O R Holcomb current Adams County superior court judge in the election.
John E. Humphries of Seattle announces aim for a Supreme Court seat. The record recalls his past actions during Seattle labor troubles and clashes with state authorities, including governors and the court. Abas, Humphries.
Wenatchee social scene sees Miss Wyard visiting local friends this week. She is noted as a visitor from Wenatchee and is seen mingling at several gatherings with familiar residents.
Burt Williams Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney met Leavenworth voters Tuesday in Wenatchee where he has resided for twelve years. He’s described as pleasant and a capable lawyer who would run the office satisfactorily if elected.
In a personal letter to the editor of the Echo, Hon J A Goulden of New York City commends his political opponent Hon J A Falconer of Everett. He notes Falconer on Insular Affairs, calls him a splendid man and urges support for his renomination on the Progressive ticket. Goulden recalls visiting Leavenworth years ago and predicts his praise may influence views on the U S Senate race in the state.
Mrs. G. W. Hoxsey entertained the Ladies of the Maccabees last Thursday afternoon. The group included members and their children and five visiting ladies. Miss Edna Hannibal photographed the gathering before a two course luncheon served by the hostess and Mrs. Ritchie.
Dr Elmer and wife of Leavenworth will move to Kent Washington next week trading a 25 acre Columbia River tract for a three acre Kent home with a six room house and fruit trees. After over forty years practicing medicine he plans to quit and devote himself to his orchard income. Burt Brown and Arthur Johnson departed for Seattle aboard No 1 yesterday.
Francis Peake, now staying in Seattle for a short period after leaving his home three weeks ago, arrived on an early morning train Wednesday to handle business matters.
Advertisers are urged to place notices in the Business Paragraph Column for quick results. Rates are 10 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line thereafter, with a minimum charge of 25 cents.
Fresh lettuce and radishes available from our own gardens. Phone 638, Fernstrom Bros. 2011.
The stock exchange closed by order of managers a month ago to avert a panic, but the doomsday outcome warned by some did not occur. The statement notes the delay in crisis and questions the predicted disaster.
The emblem of Yorkshire, a fly a flea and a flitch of bacon, is explained by a Derbyshireman as each item reflecting a Yorkshireman’s traits. A fly will drink with anybody so will a Yorkshireman. A flea will bite anybody so will a Yorkshireman. A flitch of bacon isn't worth a continental until hung, like a Yorkshireman.
Spokane candidate runs in Washington Fifth District for Congress subject to Republican primary on September 8, 1914. The notice emphasizes the candidate’s Republican affiliation and the upcoming primary election date.
A Chelan county Republican candidate announces seeking the nomination for Representative from Chelan county in the state legislature. Primary election date set for September 8, 1914.
Paid advertisement announces Burt J Williams as a Chelan county prosecuting attorney candidate on the republican ticket for the September 8 primary election. It notes his candidacy for Chelan county auditor as well, subject to primary voters.
A Republican candidate announces his bid for Chelan county sheriff subject to the September 8 1914 primary. Bert McManus is listed as a candidate for sheriff of Chelan County subject to voter will at the primary on September 8.
Fred Warren announces his candidacy for reelection as County Engineer on the Republican ticket subject to the September 8 primaries.
Joe E. Johnston, assessor of Chelan County, seeks the Republican nomination at the primary election scheduled for September 8.
A Chelan county resident announces his candidacy for the office of assessor on the Republican ticket, pending the outcome of the primary election set for September 8.
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