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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
Cabinet members urge broad bond purchases to support the third Liberty Loan. Benedict Crowell, Secretary Daniels, Secretary Lansing and others frame the war as a fight for freedom and democracy, urging Americans to lend money and endure sacrifice.
Government prepared to prohibit joy riding to safeguard petroleum for planes submarines and army transport. Mark L Requa of the US Fuel Administration warns profiteers and favors war time measures including zone systems and pooling tank cars to ensure shipment of fuels for the war effort.
Red Cross workers of Leavenworth and Cashmere organize a union dance at Dryden on Friday April 19 to attract a record breaking crowd. Local volunteers promise music and refreshments.
A large crowd gathered on Front street Leavenworth to observe the third Liberty loan drive. Prof. Daniels led a brief musical program with a band and choir, followed by remarks from Dr Hoxey. The service flag was unfurled with 75 stars marking local men who joined the war effort. An elderly resident returned to visit, and Mrs Turner plans to move to Portland with her son-in-law Howard Nichols.
A Cashmere style park camp becomes a model for Oregon and Washington through a State Department letter. Community campsite plans, kitchenettes, and model grounds are proposed to boost tourism and publicity. Northwest routes Blewett and Ashland cited as examples.
The forty piece Navy Band from Seattle’s Naval Training Camp begins a three week state tour in support of the Third Liberty Loan drive. They arrived in Leavenworth April 16 at 2 pm via G N and depart for Cashmere by auto at 3 30 pm.
The Fruit Growers Agency of the Northwest held a harmonious annual meeting. Membership fee was cut from $25 to $5. J F Sainsbury was elected executive secretary and general manager at $4000 yearly. The association includes growers from Washington Oregon and Idaho with Yakima as headquarters. Adams was re elected president without opposition.
The article reports a final German offensive begun March 25 aimed at Paris and Channel ports. It notes heavy Allied casualties, rising American involvement, and a shift to moving troops across the Atlantic while German focus concentrates on troopships. Major battles center near Armentiers with gains by German forces.
The Wenatchee Gun Club invites shooters from north central Washington to attend a big merchandise shoot next Sunday forenoon at the club grounds. Leavenworth shooters are planning to attend.
Great Northern railroad workers appear ready as they quietly back the Liberty Loan with substantial bond subscriptions. They have already pledged thousands, with the bulk to be committed on the twentieth or soon after.
City council met in regular session with members Warner Daly Irwin Pipkin and Wunder present. Bills were approved except a $33 charge for a special police officer. Dam repair request from Icicle Canal Co was deferred to water committee. J D Wheeler allowed skylight work. Building committee given discretion on Dwight Darling building floor. Field authorized to tear down old tin shop on Commercial Street and improve the top. George Blacksedge elected to fill Third ward vacancy and took oath. Ordinance 185 on police chief salary first reading. Ordinance 186 on numbering lots within town. City Clerk Brown resigned and was reappointed by the mayor with council confirmation. Continued on page Eight.
Details of a draft convention between Great Britain and the United States received at the British Canadian Recruiting Mission in Spokane outline three classes for men aged 20 to 40. After ratification in London a 30 to 60 day window will allow voluntary enlistment through the mission for service in British Canadian or U S forces, with a registration day for class C to follow. The mission will assist inquiries and arrange transportation for volunteers.
Leavenworth's Liberty Loan quota of 28100 was raised by Wednesday evening with the State Bank open late to serve workers. Subscriptions exceed the target and may double by period end. Railroad workers have about 2000 more to contribute, with most expected by the 20th. The Echo will publish subscriber names as received and correct omissions upon notice.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Law and Order Committee cites key wins in California First including the preparedness parade bombing conviction that killed seven and wounded many. It lauds anti-picketing gains and opposition to anti injunction laws while praising District Attorney Fickert and Judge Dunne for defeating radical demands and recalling Fickert.
A Washington dispatch reports Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered 1596 registered men from Washington to mobilize to Camp Lewis in five days starting April 26. The move is about 12 and a half percent of Washington’s first draft quota, with total April calls expected near 150,000.
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