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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
2
The local press discusses business growth and newspaper competition as merchants seek space for a new machine shop and garage. Residents express preference for larger quarters over cramped lots while publishers debate impact on The Echo and The Ticao. Community leaders urge balanced development and progress.
In Leavenworth a town water project asks voters to approve or reject funding for future mains at a cost potentially reaching tens of thousands. The council seeks input from residents while stressing competitive bidding if approved. Women voters are urged to engage as they now hold voting power.
A town notice urges both men and women of Lesvenworth to register for the upcoming bond election in December and stresses the duty to vote. It laments low female registration and argues voting improves local governance, warning that lack of turnout harms the community.
A fragmented letter discusses Emmibie and wealth as factors in the Governor race. It critiques wealth influence, notes support for Emmibie among some Republicans, and argues for a newspaper stance encouraging competition and credible public news reporting in Washington. It mentions Henry George theories and the need for a strong state administration.
Discussion on financing a twenty year water project for Leavenworth cites potential costs of water rental up to fifty thousand dollars over ten years, totaling one hundred thousand, with ownership of only about half the system. Projections show total system cost around 140 thousand after twenty years, depending on contract renewal with Snow Creek Water. The article also notes high school building progress and local construction leadership.
Charley Martin of Wenatches spent Tuesday there on business. He conducted errands and met local contacts before returning.
Reported events include Dr. Hiorsey attending a Thursday morning visit to the Home of Sam Wilhelm and Geo Spange in Feshasmm. Amateurs perform tonight at the Scenic Theatre with several good acts lined up. Local residents and guests, such as Mr. and Mrs. 5. G. Mer C., attended social visits, and farmer Milier discussed crop prospects in the Pesmasin valley. Verne Snore was injured by a gun accident in Chum ystick valley but is reportedly recovering after medical care.
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