Tremendous Growth of Banking Power in U S
Secretary McAdoo plans to issue Liberty Loan Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness biweekly, aiming for three billion dollars from banks before the next flotation. National banks totaled over eighteen and a half billion and state banks plus trust companies around 21 billion, showing vast capacity to absorb new issues. The piece frames U S banking power as unmatched, enabling defense of liberty, civilization, and humanity through courage, genius, and money.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury
United States
City Council Fire Ordinance Dilemma Sparks Legal Debate
The town council authorized moving a frame building within block 8 defying the fire limit. Wm Roach was fined 50 dollars for repairs on Front street in the same district and plans to challenge the council over power to permit violations. Experts say repeal of the block 8 clause was the proper remedy.
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Wm. Roach
Front
Judah
Commercial Street
Dog Poisoner Abroad Draws Condemnation
The office reports a string of dog poisonings over the past week targeting valuable animals. Scattering poison at night is denounced as a vile act, with authorities warning that such a person would commit further crimes after dark.
Knights of Pythias Dance at Firemen's Hall Tonight
The Knights of Pythias host their annual dance in Firemen's Hall this evening with a large crowd expected to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Elmer Shipley Burned At Roundhouse Injury In Fire
Elmer Shipley a machinist helper at the Great Northern roundhouse was severely burned last Sunday when oily clothing ignited near a fire. Fellow workers pounced and he rolled in snow to smother the flames. He suffered burns to arms and legs and was taken to Leavenworth Hospital for treatment likely lasting six weeks.
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Shipley
Great Northern Roundhouse
Leavenworth Hospital
Hoxsey
Leavenworth Women Push War Savings Stamp Drive
Women members of the Council of Defense in Leavenworth plan to canvass business blocks to urge citizens to buy War Savings stamps. They note 75 million Americans should buy stamps, with $5 stamps totaling nearly four hundred million dollars. The piece also discusses city water system issues and local thrift stamp uptake in Chelan county, aiming to meet a $462,000 quota as schoolchildren contribute.
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Leavenworth
Council of Defense
Chelan
Hohenzollerns Accused of Hypnotising Germans
Professor Walter P. Hall of Princeton told Spokane listeners that the Hohenzollern family hypnotised the German people into believing in their inherent superiority. He argued the autocracy combined keen intellect with public morality neglect and urged defeating the German army to prevent a Bolshevik peace.
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Walter P. Hall
Princeton University
Spokane
Germany
Million Soldiers Insured in U S War Risk Campaign
Treasury announces the nation wide drive has surpassed one million insured for more than eight billion dollars in coverage. Government insurance now exceeds three times total ordinary life policies world wide. The campaign runs through April 12 with ongoing efforts at military and naval camps to enroll more personnel.
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United States
McAdoo
Navy
Army
Councils of National Defense
Bureau
Congress
American pride behind German name Von Schmidt in Salt Lake
Henry Von Schmidt, a Salt Lake City butcher, born in Germany, displays a sign declaring he is an American through and through. His 19 year old son has joined the Marines and is in training at Mare Island California after passing the physical tests.
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Germany
Henry von Schmidt
Salt Lake
Utah
von Schmidt
Sam
Marines
Schmidt
Washington's Birthday Reflections and Wartime Resolve
The piece honors George Washington on his 186th birthday linking his fight for self government to today’s U S war aims against Germany. It argues the nations must defend the right of peoples to govern themselves and worship freely. Mrs. Butler Sampson travels to Seattle for a visit with friends. Butler plans to join next week.
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George Washington
Butler Sampson
Seattle
Butler
Ole Hanson Wins Seattle Mayoral Primary Surprise
Ole Hanson leads seven candidate field in Seattle mayoral primaries gaining a round margin over rivals. Incumbent Hi Gill finishes fourth amid calls for future bids while candidate Horr is reported shot in his office the night before the vote. Hanson previously ran for the Senate on the Republican ticket and later joined the Democrats while building a Seattle real estate business.
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Seattle
Ole Hanson
Hi Gill
Horr
United States Senate
Wesley L. Jones
Democrats
Leavenworth Band Project Seeks Young Musicians
In Leavenworth a plan to form a band to meet returning soldiers from France is announced. The older boys have joined the army and parents commit funds for instruments. Twenty more boys are urged to join with listed names including Lyle Goff, Nick Kinchers, Geo Hathaway Jr, J Stillson Judah Jr, Howard Burgett, Aubrey Pabst, Cinton Couchman, Lovel McKeown, Clyde Stafford, Joseph Stafford, and Earl Tarlton. James McDaniels, Band Master, asks parents to enroll their sons.
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Leavenworth
France
Lyle Goff
Nick Kinchers
Geo. Hathaway, Jr
J. Stillson Judah Jr
Howard Burgett
Aubrey Pabst
Cinton Couchman
Lovel McKeown
Clyde Stafford
Joseph Stafford
Earl Tarlton
Jas. McDaniels
B. M
Headlights Right The No-Glare Auto Light Law Enforced
State officials warn strict enforcement of the no glare headlight rule for cars with large fines for nonconformity. The law also requires all horse drawn rigs on roads at night to display lights visible from front and rear with arrests planned for violators. Farmers largely ignore the statute.
Americans must unite to fund the war effort
Secretary McAdoo states the Treasury needs broad public support to raise funds. Banks alone cannot sustain wartime needs or aid allies, and the wealthy, workers, and families must unite beyond partisanship to defend American ideals and civilization.
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United States
McAdoo
America
Sale of Hens and Pullets Forbidden During Hatching Season
Between February 11 and April 23 it is unlawful to buy or sell live hens or pullets or freshly killed birds. The rule aims to stimulate egg production and boost chicken stock during the hatching season.
Ice Harvest Begins As River Freezes Across Town
The article notes ice harvesters started work last Wednesday after rivers froze six inches thick and blocks of ice two feet by three feet were sawed. Most ice houses are filling, with Will Brender dominating the trade. winter in the region remains milder than in the eastern and Mississippi valleys, though some thermometers touched near zero.
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Will Brender
Mississippi Valley
Washington faces farm labor, wages, shipbuilding drive
State officials urge Washington farmers to adopt the Holland method to retain farm labor, while wage increases for women workers are eyed and a shipyard mobilization seeks about six thousand artisans. Rail service remains improving, submarine threats persist, and prohibition politics stir in the state amid ongoing bootlegging challenges.
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Benson
Western Washington Horticultural Association
Seattle
Washington
Holland
H. Younger
Younger
West
Lister
Ossen
Uncle Sam
Germany
Atlantic
Europe
U. S
United States Army
Prohibition State
National Prohibition Party
King County
Changes Planned in Selective Service Age Limits
Provost Marshall General Crozier reports boards favor enlarging the age limit for selective service with 18 to 46 or 18 to 45 cited as possibilities. He estimates 1,389,388 additional men would be eligible if the limit extends to 46, among 4,257,516 unmarried men who could be called if 18 to 45 is adopted.
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General Crozier
Crozier
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Elmer Shipley
THE
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Treasury Department
Gill
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