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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
1
Bridge damage from unprecedented rains cuts railway between Leavenworth and Spokane. Freight priority delays passenger service, with trains 39 and 40 remaining the only through services. Local officials report continued efforts to replace the Sultan bridge amid ongoing high water.
A cash shortage of 45.05 was found in the Great Northern depot ticket case after Christmas. Red Navarre, a yard office call boy, was jailed on an open charge but released by Spokane investigator Chief Special Agent Keith. Several workers had access to the office. no one is charged yet and arrests may follow.
Mrs Genoah Dean widow of Charles Dean who died on a runaway train near Tye last January sues G N Ry Co for 40000 in damages. The complaint claims negligence by the railroad and officials including lack of air brakes and improper track switching at the safety track. It also accuses officials of knowing these conditions and improper inspection at the tunnel mouth.
President Wilson proclaims government possession and operation of the nations railroads with William G. McAdoo as director general. All general transportation rail and steamship lines are unified under federal control, with earnings guaranteed and securities backed by the government. Local interurban lines are exempted and Congress will be asked to guarantee three year earnings averages. The plan resembles a British model with government pays for freight and adjusts rates as needed.
Mrs. A C Barclay learned this week her brother serving with a Canadian regiment in France was killed. He had been present when the Barclay hotel was erected.
A Spokane Chamber of Commerce report to Senator Miles Poindexter shows Eastern Washington surpassing war fund goals. Red Cross raised 540000 of a 350000 quota. Liberty Loans topped targets. Army enlistments reached 9000, Marines 232, Navy 1790 with Spokane leading during Marine Corp Week.
The U S government insured military personnel with a record 238924 applications by Dec 14 totaling 2 073 728 500 in coverage. Average policy near 8679 dollars, close to the 10000 dollar maximum. Gen Pershing subscribed the full 10000 dollars in France.
U S Department of Agriculture agent E T Marchetti reports 422000 acres of fall sown wheat in Eastern Washington this year, 46.1 percent of the normal 914725 acres, with 73 percent condition. He notes recent rains improved germination but winter remains risky and high wheat prices deter seeding. Whitman County leads with 274000 acres. Walla Walla county second. Chelan around 5000 acres.
A night class will open January 8 at the Red Cross rooms in the High School building to train volunteers in making surgical dressings. A large number of workers is urged as the need is pressing and all are invited to attend.
Several Leavenworth boys were granted leave to return home for Christmas. Gus Harding, Ralph Harris, and Earl Dennison arrived on Wednesday and were joined Thursday by Louis DeBlois, who was among the first to enlist from Leavenworth.
A North Yakima factory operates at a high capacity producing about 40,000 gallons of apple juice each day, reflecting strong local beverage production.
Edward F. de Reymonte, held on suspicion of being an enemy alien, was released after ten days of investigation found no irregularities in his nativity or citizenship. Otto Rose, a German companion, was also freed after authorities learned Rose had lied about Reymonte serving as an Austrian army officer.
The Treasury defends the treatment of German civilians interned in the United States stating they are under Labor Department jurisdiction not War or Treasury control. They describe deportation impracticability, earnings being modest and savings directed to postal accounts, strict food and economy in detention camps, with three meals daily and no waste.
Wenatchee World notes many questionnaires still out with a seven day deadline. A man from Colockum drove 21 miles to obtain his wife signature after realizing the omission. The local board will start classifications Monday and assign registrants to one of five classes, with exemptions waived moving to class one.
Leavenworth Red Cross reports complete distributions sent to headquarters include 45 sweaters 40 pairs of socks 26 mufflers 17 wristlets and one helmet. Members making sweaters urged to speed work as main office requests more sweaters.
Willipa Harbor mills produced over 200 million feet of lumber and 800 million shingles in 1917. A Magnesite plant at Chewelah employs about 200 men, reflecting local industrial activity this year.
The Socialists filed initiative measure No. 30 with Secretary of State I M Howell proposing an eight hour day for all workers in Washington state. The plan mirrors the failed 1914 bill No. 13, with overtime pay and fines for violations. Supporters include James M Salter Langley A H Barth Tacoma James Sutton Tacoma Emma Sager Anacortes Mary A Stevenson Puyallup Arthur H Hansen Stanwood. In 1914 the vote was 212,935 against and 118,881 for. Governor Lister faces a special session push on labor law. Local banker L F Bullis and sister Clela plan to relocate to Seattle after four years in Leavenworth.
Secretary McAdoo hails the War Savings campaign as the start of a lasting habit of thrift. He says saving now serves patriotism, benefiting the nation and marking a new era of economy and good sense in American life. The effort seeks to involve both individuals and the country in a collective move toward financial discipline.
Secretary Baker announced a 90 million dollar program to construct government explosive plants. Daniel C. Jackling of San Francisco will oversee the project as private manufacturers cannot meet all wartime needs. The government aims to supplement output and anticipate future demand. Cotton crop is reported one million bales short from prior estimates with Western and Southwestern states showing varied yields across Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and California.
The United Copper Mining Company has purchased the Chewelah Copper King Mine. The Walla Walla Yellowstone Trail Association will open an office here to organize road workers for securing trail improvements and better highways.
The Secretary of the Treasury explains that United States loans to war Allies are arranged with their representatives, approved by the President, and largely used to buy American war materials and food. Loans are repayable with interest, and funding aims to sustain allied industrial life, maintain export trade, and shorten the war to protect our soldiers and economy.
C. S. Cook, back from the Royal Development Company mining camp on Red Mountain, says five feet of snow blocks the area and it took him four days to reach Leavenworth.
The 161st regiment of the Sunset Division, in which Ed Win Hoxsey enlisted, arrived in France on the 17th after leaving here on the 12th, as reported by the daily press of the 25th.
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