Political expectations and Abe Ruef corruption noted
The piece predicts Bryan's nomination with Pennsylvania and New York reservations and highlights Theodore Bell's keynote. It argues campaigns will be spirited and civil, then condemns Abe Ruef's bribery case and civic duty failures, warning of public corruption in San Francisco and the nation.
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Leavenworth and Wenatchee Reaction to Fourth of July Pieces
Leavenworth readers react to a Daily World Fourth of July piece with mixed feelings, some angry, some amused, and one reader stopping his paper. The Wenatchee connection and mutual town interest frame a shared concern, while the Leavenworth Echo has long flagged issues in the Sinful City. The Daily World manages the situation without gloves, hoping to spur attention to long‑ignored concerns.
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Leavenworth
Daily World
Wenatchee
Classified Rates Window for Ad Inserts
Five Cents per line for each insertion. Count five average words per line. Combinations of figures or initials count as one word. Special rates on ads running for one week or longer.
Editorial Comment Bryan and Taft
Lincoln Steffens argues the two politicians share a goal of limiting wealth and power but differ in method. Bryan favors broad legislation and social checks including inheritance and income taxes and moral uplift, while Taft emphasizes practical governance and reliance on executive and judicial action. The piece contrasts their visions for reform and leadership.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Lincoln Steffens
White House Courtesy and Polk’s Courteous Dine
The article recounts how Presidents Adams and Polk treated incoming leaders and guests. It notes Adams withdrew during Jefferson’s inauguration after midnight appointments, and Polk broke precedent by inviting Henry Clay to dine at the White House, signaling civic courtesy and bipartisanship.
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John Adams
Jefferson
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Alexander K. McClure
President Polk
Henry Clay
Clay
The Dangers of Riches and Poverty’s Pull
A Strand Magazine essay warns that riches corrupt virtue more than poverty and tempt duty into neglect. It argues the man of relative poverty remains defended against greed, maintaining moral claims amid wealth’s lure.
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Strand Magazine
Practical Sympathy Quaker Exchange
A gentleman tells a distressing tale to a Quaker who replies that feeling for a neighbor is right but questions if the emotion was felt in the right place, asking if the feeling should have been in the pocket.
Wenatchee Theatre Presents The Little Minister by Howard Company
The stock company led by Geo B. Howard returns to Wenatchee offering J. M. Barrie's The Little Minister with Maud Adams in the lead. Manager Ferguson praises the twelve strong cast and top scenery as audiences enjoy the best company yet. Performances begin at 9 o clock tonight and tomorrow.
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Simmons Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Chelan County Washington
W. T. Simmons announces for Chelan county sheriff seeking Democratic party nomination at the September primary. He invites scrutiny of his deputy record and pledges faithful economical and efficient administration if nominated and elected.
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Washington
W. T. Simmons
Dan F. Shaser
Transit Tickets Offer Round Trip for Limited Time
Tickets priced at $7.00 for a round trip on the Columbia and Okana pany line are valid through September 30. This promotional fare information appears in a local transportation notice.
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