Reconstruction policy stance signals Republican control in 1920
A Washington News Letter from the Republican Publicity Association quotes Jonathan Bourne Jr stating that postwar recovery should proceed under Republican direction. It argues Democrats face difficulty uniting on reconstruction, predicts a Weeks joint committee, warns against executive usurpation, and asserts a GOP victory in March 4, 1920 will curb Democratic power and restore press freedom.
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Washington
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Republican Party
Senate
House
Democratic Committee On
Congress
Wilson
White House
Wenatchee Valley Boosters Urge Local Water Project
The Wenatchee Commercial Club urged quick action on a Wenatchee lake based irrigation plan as superior to the proposed Colville reservation water transfer. Supporters argue the Wenatchee lake option is more reliable and cheaper, avoids a long tunnel, and could also enable electric energy development.
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Spokane
Lister
Colville Reservation
Lincoln
Grant
Adams
Franklin
Columbia River
Lincoln County
Wenatchee Lake
Wenatchee
Fire Insurance Rates Up Despite Loss Decline
State Insurance Commissioner H O Fishback opposes the November 1 rate increase. He cites a long-term drop in losses due to better fire protection and a rising business volume, arguing the raise is unjustified and benefits insurer earnings rather than the public.
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H. O. Fishback
Eastern praise boosts Senator Poindexter’s possible presidential bid
A western senator earns unusual early favorable mentions from large eastern newspapers. The press signals serious consideration of Poindexter’s candidacy, citing his Americanism and prudent public stance. Washington and western states are noted as potential supporters.
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United States
Poindexter
Dexter Grows in Importance and Usefulness
Dexter is described as increasingly important and useful with anticipated continued growth in impact and applicability.
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Dexter
Leavenworth Trade Pressure From City Retailers
A rancher's argument contrasts Seattle Spokane and Wenatchee stores versus Leavenworth shops. The Echo notes home trading benefits but warns needed cooperation from Leavenworth merchants. A Chumstick rancher says local merchants neglect trade while distant houses actively solicit Leavenworth customers.
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Seattle
Spokane
Wenatchee
Leavenworth
Echo
Chumstick
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Christian Science Monitor Admired For Sound Edit
The writer praises the Christian Science Monitor as well edited and interesting with temperate, thoroughly digested opinions. The paper is commended for strong writing and reader reward, noting its growth as a result.
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Christian Science
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
War Industries Board Lifts Paper Use Restrictions
The War Industries Board issues a circular to newspaper publishers announcing the withdrawal of paper use restrictions. It urges continued saving of waste, suggesting that the habit has proven beneficial and should be maintained with little extra effort.
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War Industries Board
Minute Men Drive for Support of Protective League
The circular urges financial backing for the American Protective League as it reports a Washington state drive to fund another year of federal investigations. It notes recruitment in King County and thirty two other counties, with funds to support DoJ immigration work and deportation efforts, led by the Minute Men under Attorney General T W Gregory. The drive cites 1008 German agents arrested in six months through May to November.
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State of Washington
Department of Justice
Bureaus of Immigration and Naturalization
United States
King County
T. W. Gregory
Minute Men Drive Seeks Funds Through Weekend
The government says it still needs Minute Men work for months to come and the drive opens Wednesday, continuing through Sunday unless the required funds are raised beforehand.
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Minute Men
Department of Justice
Restricting Citizenship Rights Becomes Public Debate
A Spokane letter to the editor argues that naturalization should curb voting, office holding, and property ownership. It urges a ten year residency, forceful declaration of defense readiness, and higher standards to deter undesirable immigrants while preserving loyal citizens' rights.
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Spokesman-Review
Deed H. Mayor
United States
M E Church Notice Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Sunday school at 10:00 with the pastor speaking at 11:00. Evening Epworth League at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30 on The Foolish Man. Wednesday choir at 7:30 and Epworth League social at 8:30. Thursday prayer and teachers meeting. A H Morton pastor.
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Epworth League
Man
A. H. Morton
Seventy Yakima Men Killed in Action
Word received in Yakima states Corporal Logan Wheeler was killed in action in France on September 28. He is the seventieth man from Yakima County to die or lose his life from enlistment in the war. The notice urges continued thrift stamp purchases as wartime investments.
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Yakima
Logan Wheeler
France
Yakima County
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Hattie Hathaway
Leav
Merc. Co
Clay D. Parker
Peshastin
J. H. Osborn
Wheeler
R. C. Merchant
K. Johnson
Rice
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