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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
5
Seattle voices rally for the Christmas Red Cross drive and War Stamp push as public funds flood in for a Red Cross Hospital through the Girls Relief Bazaar. Major gifts include a $10,000 family contribution and a $4,000 auto donated for raffle.
Lists core armistice terms including suspension of offensive operations and maintenance of current conditions in disputed territory. Notes that sieges and blockades may continue, and that general armistice requires government approval. infringements allow resumption of hostilities.
At its Seattle annual meeting the Washington Industrial Association urged the governor to convene a special legislative session to pass a wartime law making it a crime for any able bodied adult man to willfully idle. The resolution cites war production needs and loyalty concerns and asks civic groups to join the petition.
Magistrate Graham announces he has received his commission to issue federal licenses for explosives. Since Congress Act of October last, making using or possessing any explosive requires a government permit. Dealers will require your permit, record the sale, and ask purpose, quantity, and usage details. Violating federal law risks penalties including imprisonment.
The Navy Department releases Selective Service regulations effective December 15 1917 for voluntary enlistment when local boards show a low class and order number upon certification. Miss Alice Lingley received a wedding shower at Thos McKinzie's home and wed Guy Montgomery in The Dalles Oregon with plans to reside there.
A December Popular Mechanics essay argues against importing German goods after World War I. It links German exports to war profits and calls for protectionist measures including labeling imports to show country of origin. It warns of enduring distrust toward Germany and urges congressional action.
The piece argues loyalty within American labor is rising as war relations test union demands. It warns that those pushing closed shop tactics may be branded with disloyal groups like the I W W and other enemies of the government.
Ida Davis was adjudged insane and jumped from an upper story window injuring her arm. She will be moved to Medical Lake once she recovers to be sent to the asylum. Echo printing.
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