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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
2
Citizens across Washington call a Tacoma conference for Monday to discuss restoring a non partisan judiciary ticket and repealed primary law, aiming to curb corporate influence and boss politics. The Echo pledges to honor the conference decision and supports direct re enactment of primary law for supreme court nominations.
A plea from The Echo editor explains that missed mentions of local visits, guests, property sales, or other small events are not due to malice or neglect. He asks readers to supply details, noting he cannot know every incident unless told, and defends his record in a small community paper.
Theodore Roosevelt told a Chicago audience he is a party man but an American first, stating he knows no party when vital American life principles are at stake. The remark reinforces his commitment to national unity over partisan interests.
The Great Northern farm demonstration train visited last Saturday, drawing many ladies keen on poultry and dairy owners curious about milking machines. Prof Thornbur demonstrated spraying methods for fruit growers while the train showcased three cows, hogs, and sheep to illustrate dairy and livestock quality. The event, supported by railroad and state cooperation, aims to boost farm productivity and rail traffic, with plans for future runs. The Echo notes indictments in Chicago and urges fewer indictments and more convictions, while Cashmere Record reports a car of Fancy Delicious apples sold to a Chicago firm for October delivery via Northwestern Fruit Exchange, at 3 dollars per box.
The Leader omits a wail noting that if Republican ballots cast by Democrats and Socialists were as large statewide as in Chelan and Lakeside, Poindexter’s large plurality would be explained.
Scratched political stance shows opposition to direct primary law and Roosevelt, backing state conservation and praising the Paine-Aldrich tariff bill as the best ever.
The former vice president, once called Sunny Jim, is increasingly known in public discourse as Slippery Jim, a label that has emerged since the Roosevelt-Sherman episode and seems to fit his public persona better.
President Taft moved to treat insurgent lawmakers like others by promising equal consideration for their patronage recommendations. Insurgents refused to join the standpatters and vow to back Theodore Roosevelt for 1912 after tensions with Cannon and Aldrich.
Minnesota echoed the presidents tariff stance by sending more insurgent congressmen to Washington. The defeat of Tawney for renomination in Minnesota's first district last Tuesday marked a sharp rebuke to established leadership.
Wenatchee valley apples gain preference in England with Peshastin shipments fetching the highest price. The demand for apple land around the nearby town rises as a result.
The public defends Theodore Roosevelt amid claims of inconsistency and mistakes, arguing that despite faults and imperfections he remains the preferred presidential candidate for 1912 over any living man.
Analysts observe continued insurgent activity with no clear decline as authorities report sporadic clashes and limited territorial gains. Local officials urge vigilance while security forces maintain steady pressure to quell ongoing clashes and deter further attacks.
The Hub clothing store started just over a year ago under A. Brown and has grown rapidly. B. C. Rutherford, formerly of Kennewick First National Bank, has bought an interest, with plans to incorporate, raise capital, add new lines and enlarge the store.
Sheriff Whitney of Ephrata detains a hobo in Adrian after noon on suspicion of killing a young man found dead on the track between Wilson Creek and Stratford last Saturday. Coroner says murder. The unidentified victim was about 21 or 22, 160 pounds, wearing a light suit under overalls. the hobo claimed to have moved the body.
The Old Settlers association will hold its annual picnic at the Charles Freytag place in Chumstick valley six miles from town. All attendees will receive a free Wenatchee Valley railroad ride. The train departs Sunday at 9 30 AM and returns at 5 30 PM. President F S Losekamp and Uncle Dick have organized the event.
Ed Ferguson denies being quoted by the Wenatchee Republic with unflattering remarks about progressives. He says the remarks attributed to him were not made by him and questions the accuracy of the published statements.
Practical guidance by Mr. Blanchard on flock sizes, confinement, and rationing to maximize laying. He stresses clean dry vented quarters, south facing houses, fresh air, and minimal draught. He outlines vermin control with carbolinium and whitewash and a dropping board with soil and sand plaster to reduce odor and improve litter and fertilizer value.
A Wenatchee mother’s vacation plan to Seattle prompts her son Howard to flee by train with $20 of his savings. He hoped to plead with his mother to cancel a divorce filing. Howard was found in Seattle and returned by train. The episode led to the withdrawal of the divorce petition.
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