League of Nations labor bureau debate stirs alarm
Washington dispatch notes George R. Peck advocating a permanent agricultural bureau within the league of nations arguing for broader protections. Critics warn of power grabs and loss of U S sovereignty as more bureaus press for authority over domestic affairs. The piece also reports the International Defense Workers' League backing ballots for Mooney July fourth strikes and Seattle opposition to more general strikes.
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Washington
National Board of Farm Organizations
Wilson
Bureau of Agriculture
League of Nations
George R. Peck
Auburn
N. Y
Charles S. Barrett
League
Bureau of Manufactures
Bureau of Mines
League Labor Bureau
Agricultural Bureau
Altho
Labor Bureau
League Bureau of Labor
Department of Labor
of Agriculture
of Commerce
United States
Europe
Japan
England
International Defense Workers’ League
Mooney
Seattle
Methodist Centenary Drive Opens May 18 for $105 Million
The Methodists launch a one week drive beginning May 18 to raise $105 million for the centenary appeal. Northwest churches show strong early gains with Dallas Oregon already surpassing its quota and Yam Hill reporting a top gift of to $997 and a low gift of $5 as the campaign continues to meet the slogan Every man and woman in Methodism a subscriber.
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Northwest
Dallas
Oregon
Yamhill
Service Club Discusses Bond for School Gym and Building
A Wednesday meeting at Red Cross rooms reviewed a bond proposal to finance a brick and concrete school gymnasium and community building. Opposition cited high costs, but supporters urged need and possible material and labor savings later. A temporary committee led by McKeown will campaign for the bond vote set for tomorrow. bids and specifications will follow if approved, with plans to finish this year. The club also discussed grading Commercial street from Eighth to Wenatchee river bridge and directed the street committee to act.
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Service Club
Red Cross
McKeown
Commercial Street
Eighth Street
Wenatchee Riverbridge
Club
Victory Loan Parade Planned for Next Sunday Afternoon
Victory Loan Chairman McKeown gears a 1:30 PM parade in Leavenworth for returned soldiers and sailors. Wenatchee boosters and about forty troops join the event with a jazz band, speeches, and music to boost Victory Loan enthusiasm. The Red Cross and National League ladies host a noonday lunch in Red Cross rooms for soldiers in uniform.
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Victory Loan
McKeown
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
National League Ladies
Red Cross
Making money growing beet crop on Idaho farm record
Twin Falls Idaho farmer cleared 1538.17 dollars profit from 11 acres of sugar beets and pulp value with about 20 tons per acre. After expenses including seed labor water tax and taxes the net gain stood at 1538.17 dollars from a gross 2529.50 dollars.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Helbrooks from Seattle Visit Conrad Harding Family
Mr and Mrs G W Helbrook of Seattle arrived here Wednesday afternoon for a visit with Conrad Harding and his family. Mr Helbrook is a Seattle merchant and will spend several months traveling east, remaining only a few days here.
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G. W. Helbrook
Seattle
Conrad Harding
Mr. Helbrook
Former City Clerk Heads to North Yakima for Possible Move
Arthur Brown, who has served as city clerk and was in town for a week, departed yesterday for North Yakima where he may choose to relocate his residence or position.
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Arthur Brown
North Yakima
Fifth Liberty Loan Opened in Leavenworth Park Meeting
The Fifth Liberty Loan Campaign was launched in Leavenworth with an April 21 rally in the city park. Dr. A. G. McKeown chaired. speakers included Prof. Buhhanan on “We, the People,” and Mr. Wilson on education department support. Ed Ferguson offered a terse patriotic talk, followed by James McDaniels and his Kid Band performing the Star Spangled Banner and other selections.
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Leavenworth
A. G. McKeown
Upper
Wenatchee Valley
Buhhanan
Wenatchee
Wilson
State Department of Education
Ed. Ferguson
Enormous Road Building Spending Across States
The division of public works and construction developments reports 18 states planning higher road appropriations led by Minnesota with 100 million, Texas 75 million, Illinois Kansas and Missouri at 60 million. Federal funds total 266.75 million for state road projects by end of 1921, with prices unlikely to revert to prewar levels.
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Division of Public Works and Construction
Department of Labor
Minnesota
Texas
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Washington
United States
Congress of Governors
Call for stricter ordinance on public drunkenness
The question arises where all the booze comes from as several drunks appear weekly and a loud booze party occurred at the last Monday dance. The office reports a disgraceful affair and urges the council to pass an ordinance imposing a minimum $100 fine for public drunkenness and ensure enforcement.
Soldiers and Sailors Meeting for Front Street Parade
Leavenworth residents who served are urged to meet Lieut. Roswell McNett on the High School grounds at 10 o clock next Sunday morning in full uniform to join the afternoon parade on Front Street. The event supports the Victory Loan and asks for prompt attendance.
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Leavenworth
Roswell McNett
Front Street
Shack Burglarized by Italian Laborers
A small frame shack occupied by Italian laborers was broken into yesterday forenoon. A watch and chain and two savings bank pass books were taken. No thieves were identified by yesterday evening.
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Savings Bank
Merchant Marine Service recruits seek eager young mariners
The United States Shipping Board calls for men 18 to 35 to join the merchant marine. Recruits train at West Seattle sea training station with room, uniforms, and pay during training, then shipboard berths and regular mariner wages follow. Advancement is strong, with potential to captain a deck unit within five years. If near home, enlistment can be at Rexall stores. Seattle remains a major recruiting hub.
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United States Shipping Board
Great Merchant Marine
Sea Service Bureau
Seattle
Northwest
Bureau
West Seattle
United States
Rexall
Merchant Marine
New York
American Merchant Marine
Uncle Sam
Sea Training Service
U. S. Shipping Board
War Trophy Train to Visit Leavenworth May 5
The War Trophy train carrying war material from Europe will arrive in Leavenworth around 7 30 a m on May 5. An accompanying airplane will fly between the city and Wenatchee as veterans from the Northwest share war stories and hear speakers including Major E P Lowry Captain E K Brown Lieutenant Norman Archibald Captain Jack Hazlett and Sergeant G H Bunch aboard.
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Europe
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Northwest
E. P. Lowry
E. K. Brown
Norman Archibald
Jack Hazlett
G. H. Bunch
Lowry
West Point
Army
France
Order of the Liberator of the Republic
Western Front
Ellensburg
Argonne
Cantigny
Soisson
St.Mihiel
Norman E. Archibald
Seattle
Air Service
Archibald
Infantry
Fort Riley
Fort, Sill
Cy’ Noble
Infantry School of Arms
Hazlett
Cy” Noble
89Th Division
353Rd Infantry
D. H. Bunch
Honor Week Victory Loan Subscriptions Listed
The Echo prints a partial Honor Week donor roll up to bank closing on Wednesday evening. Subscriptions include $50 tier by numerous individuals and couples, $150 $200 $300 levels and higher gifts from Margaret MacLean Mrs. W Hoff J E Schubert Wm McIntosh and others with a final appeal to buy a bond.
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Honor Week
Echo
Margaret MacLean
A. S. Jenson
Wm. McIntosh
A. L. Sapp
Christine Emig
Albert G. McKeown
No, your thoughts won’t alter the eternal truth
The speaker asserts that wrong doctrines and ignorance will fade, while truth and intelligence endure. They claim the war against the Hun stemmed from misbeliefs and that today’s agitation and revolution will also pass, leaving common sense to prevail.
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Liberty Loan
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Horse Heaven Country
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Washington State
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Bunch
Mexico
Mt. Harmon College
Massachusetts
2Nd
Massachusetts National Guard
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
National Guard
104Th Infantry
Apremont Woods
Clemenceau
Aircraft Production Board
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Victory
John Ewing
C. G. Cockburn
E. L. Springer
G. W. Williams
Frank Wendl
C. K. Couchman
R. J. Smith
Ida M. Bauman
Henry Waldiver
Jennie D. Ely
P. W. Vandergrift
J. H. Schubert
Wm. Moon
A. L. Collins
S. C. Maddock
Angus Nicholson
Dr. Hoxsey
James Leary
Robert Leary
W. E. Anderson
Talbot West
Ross Irwin
John S. Turner
J. C. Penney Co
O. G. Bjork
Emma Bauman
N. B. Day
Fred Eagan
P. W. Allen
E. E. Hamilton
James Wunder
Paul Hodge
J. D. Wheeler
Geo. Watson
F. Ring
Wm. C. Roach
Paul Weigand
J. L. Stafford
A. H. Sylvester
J. A. Hearst
W. A. Tegtmier
W. Hoff
C. J. Schmoker
R. B. Field
J. E. Schubert
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