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Newspaper

Leavenworth Echo

Location

Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1916

Page

3

Families Split On Campaign Dividing Phase In Washington

A compilation shows families divided over Wilson Hughes and militarism. Key figures include J A H Hopkins backing Wilson, Mrs Hopkins opposing, Gifford Pinchot for Hughes, Amos Pinchot backing Wilson, Rep William Kent for Wilson, Mrs Kent opposing, George Middleton aligned with Wilson backers, Fela La Follette opposing Wilson, Meredith Nicholson for Wilson but Mrs Nicholson opposing, Mrs Louis F Post a pacifist, Louis F Post supporting preparedness.

Washington J. A. H. Hopkins New Jersey Progressive National Committee Wilson American Union William Kent California Mrs George Middleton Fela la Follette Congressional Union Meredith Nicholson Nicholson Louis F. Post Woman’s Peace Party

Beggar Receives Ten Days Inside After Bank Book Show

Samuel Horowitz, a shabby vagrant, begged on Second Avenue and Houston Street. Detective Cava took him to a shelter for meals, revealing deposits of 813 dollars, 52 dollars in bills, 290 pennies and 40 cents. Magistrate Nolan ordered ten days at the workhouse.

New York Cava First Branch Second Avenue Houston Street Cara Nolan Samuel Horowitz

Militia Officers on Border Denied Home Living Permits

Wives and prospective spouses of Bay State artillery militia officers in El Paso faced disappointment as General Bell refused permission for officers to establish temporary homes off camp. Some officers had already arranged bungalows while others planned to follow, despite no allowance for after duty home absences.

el Paso Tex Bay State Artillery Regiment Bell Massachusetts Militia

Bliss Plan Seeks $10 Sustaining Members For Hughes Campaign

Cornelius N Bliss Jr Republican treasurer urges supporters to donate $10 to fund campaign work and gain a party membership certificate. He argues the move will build a stronger Republican presence, aid a more efficient national administration, and sustain prosperity with Hughes as president.

Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr Republican National Committee Charles Evans Hughes Bliss Hughes Senate House Republican Party

Wristwatch trends seen at national jewelers’ meeting

In Minneapolis speakers at the American National Retail Jewelers Association convention say wristwatches will be more in vogue, lavallieres stay popular, and ear screws and brooches gain use. J. R. Tack of Newark notes wrist watches are ornamental and a necessity and ear screws with diamond solitaires lead in popularity.

Minneapolis Minn American National Retail Jewelers’ Association J. R. Tack Newark N. J

Quarrel Ends With Unusual Mutual Peace Pact

In Sorento Judge W F Thacker records a rare agreement where John B Harris and Lee R May promise to quit fussing at or about each other and to keep their children from molesting each other. The case grew from a neighborhood quarrel with arrests on both sides and lawyers proposing the compromise.

St. Louis W. F. Thacker Sorento John B. Harris Lee R. May Harris May

Big Fish Fights and Falls in Creek Encounter

Wakeeney resident Salina Kan E A Hillman had his face badly cut when a large catfish he tried to grab with his hands while swimming attacked him. The fish, resting under a log, sprang up and struck Hillman as he neared its gills, throwing him and injuring his face before escaping.

Wakeeney Kan Salina E. A. Hillman Hillman

Constantine Faces Challenge Proving Kingship Abroad

Greece’s King Constantine must work hard to convince international observers that he is a true monarch as he navigates a period of scrutiny and doubt on his legitimacy.

Constantine Greece

Joint Senator From Chelan and Kittitas Counties

Republican candidate J B Adams runs for a joint sen ator seat covering Chelan and Kittitas counties with election set for November 7.

Chelan and Kittitas Counties

Sumner Seeks Rep Seat in 56th District on Republican Ticket

Sam R. Sumner announces candidacy for the 56th Legislative District representing the Republican ticket in the general election set for November 7. He aims to win the state house seat.

56Th Legislative District

Cashmere Man Seeks Chelan Sheriff Post on GOP Ticket

Bert McManus of Cashmere announces candidacy for Chelan county sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the general election November 7.

Bert McManus Cashmere Chelan County

Spencer Seeks County Assessor Post on Republican Ticket

Ernest G. Spencer of Entiat runs for county assessor on the Republican ticket, subject to voters at the general election on November 7.

Ernest G. Spencer Entiat

County Treasure Announces Chelan County Treasurer Candidacy

County official George R. Fisher announces candidacy for Chelan County treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the general election to be held in November.

Chelan County George R. Fisher

Wenatchee Engineer F M Berry Declares Candidacy

F M Berry of Wenatchee announces his candidacy for County Engineer in the general election slated for November 7.

F. M. Berry Wenatchee

Prosecution Office Candidate Seeks Chelan County Post

A Republican candidate for Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney runs on the party ticket and declares allegiance to the will of voters in the upcoming general election.

Chelan County

Modern dress praised by 80 year old Queens resident

Miss Mary J. McGloughlin of 32 Park Avenue Richmond Hill Queens celebrates her eightieth birthday and endorses modern fashions for young women saying there is no harm in today’s styles. Other brief items note Paris Illinois man coughing up Civil War buckshot and Chicago’s 113 year old woman registering to vote with her granddaughter.

New York Mary J. McGloughlin Park Avenue Richmond Hill Queens Miss McGloughlin Paris Ill Fark Boatman Corinth Boatman Twelfth Ilinois Infantry W. A. Buchanan Chicago Harriet, King King North Carolina

Milham Seeks Third District County Commissioner

Geo W Milham of Lakeside runs as a Republican candidate for county commissioner in the third district subject to the general election on November 7 1916. Milham appeals to voters outlining goals and party platform.

Geo. W. Milham

Reelection bid of Superior Judge Grimshaw in Chelan County

Wm. A. Grimshaw announces candidacy for re election as Superior Judge for Chelan County in the nonpartisan election on November 4.

Candidate for Superior Court Judge in Chelan County

A candidate for the office of Judge of the Superior Court in Chelan County appears on the general election ballot for November 7 1916, subject to the will of the voters.

Superior Court of Chelan County

Democratic Nominees for Chelan Third District

W J Long is named as a Democratic nominee from Chelan for the third district awaiting the voters at the general election. The notice cites the general election date November 7, 1916, and indicates Long is subject to voter will.

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