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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
4
One Hundred Per Cent Leavenworthism
A reader note adapts a Seattle sentiment to Leavenworth urging 100 percent loyalty and effort for the town. It calls for broad, forward-looking civic spirit, discourages disparagement, and champions mutual support for the best city in the land.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle
Wost-Intelligencer
Leavenworth
President Harding Faces Railroads Dilemma
The article analyzes President Harding's task to stabilize railroads amid reduced tariffs and wages pressure. It notes shrinking transcontinental business due to Panama Canal ships and water routes, truck freight replacing short hauls, growing auto stage travel, the parcels post cutting express, and a shift toward long passenger trips and carload freight. It cites lumber shipment via water to Atlantic routes as a cheaper alternative than direct rail transport.
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Harding
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Ohio
Indiana
Shipping routes shift to connect Pacific ports with Midwest markets
The article notes Pacific ports reaching Ohio and Indiana markets, with shipments from the state to New Orleans by train then boat to New York at lower cost than rail. It warns that railroad finances remain fragile until crops move and goods flow, predicting chaotic conditions and urging management and workers to cooperate to avoid wage cuts or strikes.
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Pacific
Ohio
Indiana
New Orleans
New York
Conclusions of Committee of One Hundred on Ireland
The sub committee reports seven conclusions from its inquiry into Ireland. It accuses the British government of deploying 78 000 troops who carry out violence and killings. It cites destruction of buildings and villages, a campaign to destroy Irish means of existence, and hostage taking under fire. It says the terror has failed to restore British rule and that the Irish people broadly back the Irish republic.
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Committee of One Hundred
America
Ireland
Irish Republic
Belgium’s return to normal with Rhine steamer fleet restored
The Belgian government has released the Rhine steamer fleet to owners for Antwerp and Rhine valley routes. About 30 light-draught vessels of 500 to 700 tons resume river freight service as Belgium readjusts postwar. Wages and prices remain higher, but industry is improved and exports may exceed prewar levels if exchange rates allow. Belgians claim a strong comeback and rising wine production signals prosperity.
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Antwerp
Rhine Valley
Belgium
Little Kingdom
Serbia
Tacoma Ledger
National response warms to substitute for tax reform
Business leaders nationwide express broad approval for proposed substitute tax reform plan with support from multiple regions and sectors, signaling potential bipartisan momentum. The outline aims to simplify codes and boost investment, though details and implementation timelines remain under discussion.
Tax relief proposal debated by experts and congress
Tacoma Ledger notes opposition to refunding half of the years 1920 1928 income war and excess profits taxes with 4 percent 20 year bonds. Former Secretary Houston argues for economy in expenditure and a thorough budget system as the proper remedy.
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the Treasury
Houston
Congress
Tacoma Ledger
Venus Moonless Honeymoon Dilemma
A lighthearted quip asks which young couple could not live on Venus without a moon to moor their romance, noting scientists confirm Venus lacks a natural satellite.
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Venus
Advice to Husbands Sparks Debate in Washington
Washington readers react to a recent decision stating that wives have no recourse after tormenting husbands and receiving spanks. The piece warns the ruling may not be final and urges caution in reacting or starting new conflicts.
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Washington
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Set For July Second
Announcement confirms the Dempsey Carpentier fight will occur July second in New Jersey. Public attention now turns to preparation and daily routines until confirmation from wires or wireless on who will win.
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New Jersey
Seattle School Board’s $1 259 000 High School Plan Clash
Seattle residents protest a proposed high school costing 1 259 000, accusing officials of reckless public spending and questioning the use of taxpayer funds in a dramatic governance clash.
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Seattle
Coal reserves spark hope for workers in Pacific coast
At the International Mining Convention in Portland last week officials claimed Pacific coast states hold enough coal to last 12,000 years for all industries. The remark suggested sustained employment for workers, including a jab about the Brother Boers as trustees of Benign Providence across the ages.
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Portland
Pacific Coast States
Benign Providence
Investigation finds county board almost criminal in Prosser
Grand jury inquiry into the county commissioners reports extensive misconduct including padded payrolls usurpation of authority and misappropriation of public funds. A recall movement aims to remove all three board members.
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Prosser
Washington
Board of County Commissioners
Grand
Supreme Court clarifies Bank of North Dakota status
North Dakota Supreme Court rules the Bank of North Dakota is a private business entity owned by the state yet limited to funds set aside for its operation, with $2,000,000 capital. The ruling declines a rehearing on a garnishment action and confirms the state’s liability is limited to legislated funds for each undertaking.
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Bank of
North Dakota
North Dakota Supreme Court
Prohibition Agents Cleared of One Charge in Emley Case
Montgomery was acquitted while Vest faced a hung jury in Spokane for the Ernest Emley killing at Keller last May. Vest will be retried at the June federal term, amid calls that both officers be punished to deter lawlessness among authorities and bootleggers.
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Montgomery
Vest
Prohibition
Ernest Emley
Keller
Spokane
Emley
West
Georgia plantation owner Williams found guilty of murder
The report states Williams, a Georgia plantation owner, was convicted of murdering a Black worker on his plantation. The jury recommended clemency. Authorities uncovered nine other Black laborers buried on the farm, said to have been killed to conceal peonage conditions. The piece notes clemency should not delay interment.
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Georgia
Williams
Peace and justice idea debated at Jefferson Day dinner
At a New York Jefferson Day dinner last week the notion of solving world perplexities by organized peace and justice was revived. The writer cites ancient rulers and argues history favors striking problems with force, claiming more impact reduces perplexities by removing undesirable mentalities.
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New York
Phillip
Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Christ
Spokane Fights Certificate of Necessity Measure
Spokane residents oppose a measure described by Mayor Fleming as dividing the state between Stone Webster Co and Washington Water Power Co Corpor ation Counsel Geraghty says cities would need to petition to use their own streets and petitions will circulate for a referendum.
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Spokane
Fleming
Stone- Webster Co
Washington Water Power Co
Geraghty
Japan Mulls En Voyage Talks With United States
Japan considers sending an envoy to the United States to discuss various subjects amid notes on German possessions and other pending issues. The move aims to settle matters before possible misunderstandings arise.
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Japan
United States
Grain gambling on Congress agenda prompts farmers' concern
The article discusses widespread belief in grain markets that grain gamblers manipulate prices to growers' detriment. It notes farmers and townsfolk prefer buying, expect prices to rise, yet predict declines, and questions how Congress can curb speculation without halting beneficial trading or inflating consumer costs.
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Congress
Kansas
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