Premier Clemenceau and the Allied War Strategy
The article lauds Clemenceau as a pivotal war leader who shaped the war and peace through decisive authority. It notes his push for Marshal Foch to command and contrasts hardline punishment of Germany with Wilsonian leniency, arguing Clemenceau’s stance guarded France from ruin. It concludes with a brief note that Seattle used voting machines in recent elections.
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Clemenceau
Foch
France
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Africa
Russia
Bismark
Wilson
Geramny
World shipyards ready to build for all after peace terms
G M Standifer owner of three Pacific coast shipyards says postwar Europe’s shelves are empty and a global shipbuilding boom will follow the peace conference. He cites European strikes and radicalism, urges releasing shipbuilders from Shipping Board control, and calls for lower rates and a rewritten Seamen's Act to allow free market operation.
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G. M. Standifer
Pacific Coast
Europe
England
Shipping Board
Government seeks accountants and auditors for wartime needs
The civil service commission calls for 350 traveling and resident auditors for the Income Tax Unit, 250 senior and 250 junior cost accountants for the Ordnance Department, and 50 examiners of accounts for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Positions are open to men and women except examiner posts in ICC. Applications accepted via local civil service offices or the Washington commission. no written tests, rating based on sworn statements and corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Ordnance Department of the Army
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Custom House
Washington, D. C
Ramsey Buys Two Dressed Chickens In Seattle
In Seattle W F Ramsey paid five dollars for two dressed chickens during a recent visit. The note suggests the birds were extra fine, possibly costing more if undressed.
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Seattle
City
W. F. Ramsey
Ovoville Gazette
New U S Ambassador to France Named
Hugh Wallace of Washington D C and Tacoma Wash chosen as the United States ambassador to France. Wallace replaces William Graves Sharp who resigned and comes with Mrs Wallace and their son a captain in the overseas army. Mrs Wallace is the daughter of the late Chief Justice Fuller. land open for settlement in Wenatchee National Forest with 90 day window for settlers to file claims. Albers Bros Milling Co plans Spokane flour mill costing 150000 to 200000. Congress to pass anti strike and sabotage bills this session.
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Hugh Wallace
Washington
D. C
Tacoma
Wash
Wilson
United States
France
Wallace
William Graves Sharp
Fuller
Albers Bros. Milling Co
Spokane
Nationwide Prohibition Fight Expands Across Nation
Anti prohibition forces plan a nationwide push against ratification with labor strikes under the no beer no work banner. James M Beck warns against eroding home rule as California prepares a referendum with 34433 signatures needed for the ballot and aims for 75000 in San Francisco.
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James M. Beck
The
United States
Washington
Republic
Congress
Edward Hannah
New York Central Federated Union
New York
Hannah
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Seattle
San Francisco
Dayton
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
California
California Grape Protective Association
Grape Association
Farmers around Odessa forecast bumper wheat crop
Odessa area farmers anticipate a record year as 30000 acres are sown to winter wheat, signaling strong potential yields for the season.
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Odessa
Tacoma Labor Council to Investigate Bolshevists
The Tacoma Central Labor Council announces an investigation into Bolshevists, outlining steps to review affiliations and activities within the local labor movement. The move aims to clarify positions and ensure organizational compliance with council bylines.
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Tacoma Central Labor Council
Bolshevists
Notice of Real Estate Sale In Probate Chelan County
Nelson Forsythe administrator will sell parcel described as SE of NW and NE of SW in section 8 township 26 north range 16 EWM Chelan County Washington to pay debts. Sale to occur on or after March 1 1919 by order of Superior Court. Bids in writing to Forsythe or Sam R Sumner by Feb 28 1919 filing with clerk. First publication Jan 31 1919.
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J. H. McEvoy
Nelson Forsythe
Chelan County
Washington
Township 26
North Range 16
E.W.M
Dardanelles
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee
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Leavenworth
Postoffice
Leavenworth, Wash
Deed H. Mayar and
Julian I Mayar
Washington Newspaper Association
U. S
N. R
Willamette Meridian
Wenatchee National For
Richard Strobach
Register
Superior Court of the
State of Washington
Sumner
J.R. Ramsey
Echo
Burt Gatherless City
Timothy Day
Briskey Ranch
Geo. E. Kugelman
Echo Office
J. W. Elliott
Columbia-Okanogan Nursery
Mutual Mercantile Company
Nbank
rYs
Liberty
Leavenworth State Bank
F. A. Sinclair
J. B. Adams
Pres
R. B. Field
Ada
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