War era labor unrest and wage demands debates
The text discusses strikes and wage pressures during wartime, urging restraint to avoid economic ruin. It references workers, employers, and political figures weighing the impact of strikes on industry and national morale, stressing stability over higher pay. It notes the risk of job losses and families suffering if strikes continue and calls for unity and prudent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periot
Vale Bees
Abner Chohd
Bread Lines Forecast By Labor Secretary Warns Of Strikes
The labor secretary warns bread lines may arrive by May first due to strikes. He blames Bolshevik agitators in unions and notes returning soldiers flood the job market. He cites 7 000 to 8 000 unemployed in Beattle and calls strikes criminal for workers and others seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwr
Seale
Beattle
Industrial peace urged to avert strikes and unrest
The piece argues prosperity hinges on peaceful industry, warning that strikes and threats jeopardize postwar recovery. It stresses cooperation in industry as essential to avoid financial panic and industrial wreck as the nation moves from war to peace.
Immigration Reform Debate Shapes American Policy
A historic congressional discussion on immigration explores tightening controls and boosting domestic work, arguing for a quicker processing system and job after entry. Proponents say a managed policy could reduce unemployment and improve national security while offering a path to lawful status for some newcomers.
Fiat and Secretaries Clash Over Labor Wages
In a chaotic exchange, officials debate wage restraint and policy limits. The discussion invokes figures like William E Wilson and political risk, warning against overreach while urging unity to support workers and confront autocratic threats.
General Leomar Bout Sent to Command Costes Department in Chicago
The article records Gen Leomar Bout being assigned to command the Costes Department in Chicago. It notes the transfer from Governors Island where the Pastters Department was managed and references prior organization including the Mortheasterz and other divisions. It mentions Gen Wood overseeing the Department of the East for two years and links the reshuffle to Wilson’s rise to commander in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Costes
Governor’s Island
Wood
East
Wilson
Tetes
Notice of sale of estate assets in Chelan County
The superior court in Washington state Chelan County is notifying heirs and creditors that the administrator will sell listed estate property on or after February 20, 1919. The items include farm implements and household goods such as a plow crosscut saw rifles sleigh horse collars and various tools. Bids may be mailed to the administrator or submitted in person by February 7, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chometick Veller
Unéeriiguet Steensidhes
Chelan
Cousty
Max Spremberz
Zforeszid
Januery
Hughes
License Realty Dealers Law Favored at Spokane Meeting
A proposed state license law for real estate men to bar unlicensed practitioners and shield the public from irre sponsibles drew general support at the Interstate Realty Association meeting in Spokane last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Spokane
Agitators Driven by Money Claim in Organized Labor
Speakers attack radical and foreign agitators in the labor movement alleging they seek payment, not solidarity. Samuel Gompers is cited criticizing European labor influence and questioning the leaders in the United States who threaten to recall him and place Tom Mooney in his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cher Dey Im Beotile
Samuel Gompers
Europe
Pois
Mr. Gompers
Tom Mooney
New Yorker bids on Roosevelt stamp to stir labor mood
A New Yorker argues placing Col Roosevelt on stamps could revitalize a failing department amid labor strife. The piece criticizes autocratic methods and warns against selective democracy while workers protest and desire broader democratic practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Col Roosevelt
Department of
M E Church Notices for Upcoming Week
The Bible School meets Sunday at 10 with a sermon at 11 on Stewardship as Taught in the Bible. Epworth League gathers at 6 20 with Missions as the topic. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society led by Mrs O D Reeves. Monthly business meeting Monday at 7 26. Prayer and teachers' meeting Thursday at 7 20. Tonight Friday 21st, young people aged from to 80 enjoy a church gathering urging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Epworth League
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
O. D. Reeves
Want the Other Fellow to Divide Wealth and Property
The piece argues that those calling for halving wealth and property are often those with little to lose. It suggests reformers favor redistribution for others, not themselves, predicting few wealthy back the Bolshevik program.
Autopsy Metaphor in Labor Leaders’ Role
The piece argues that disputes among labor leaders harm organized labor more than they harm industry, using the autopsy as a metaphor. It notes that disagreements with employers and foreign agitators lead to harm, and while an autopsy reveals fault, it cannot revive organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metal Trades Council
Erney
Fruit Orchard and Dairy Farm for Sale Near Leavenworth
The Thomas 226 acre Ranch with 40 acres under cultivation offers good orchard soil and fine timber. Located 1% miles to Leavenworth on the main road to Wenatchee with potential for fruit raising and dairy farming. Inquiries to Chas EF Coleman Chicago or Robt B Field Leavenworth. jen3-24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Wenatchee
Thomas
S. E
N. R
Chas
EF. Coleman
S. Dearborn St
Chicago
B. Field
Notice of Sale in Je McEvoy Estate Chelan County
Superior Court of Washington Chelan County announces Nelson Forsythe as administrator will sell real estate described as SE of NW and NE of SW in Section 2 Township 26 North Range 16 EW M to the highest bidder for cash. Sale ordered January 30 1919 to pay debts and costs. bids may be filed with the administrator at Dardanelles or with attorney Sam B R Sumner in Wenatchee before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McEvoy
Nelson Forsythe
Extete
Cheles County
Washington
North Range
Ew.m
Dardanelles
Sam BR. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee
Chelan County
Fragmented OCR Notice Row From Local Paper
Fragmentary readable text mentions a person named Jess and vague references to industry and information, with little clear context or concrete details available. No definitive event or outcome can be established from the fragments.
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Ieriet
Fuerealarce
Beries
Etriker
Supe
Wouditle
Geermine Wer
Rouse
Bates
Enggexien i Populer Thettee
Fiat
Pep
Wiliam E Wilson
Wolshevik
Financia
Leomar
Lee Trask
Cettag
Regney
AG@ministrater Hughes—ist
Jan Ti—Lest
Erealty
M. E Church
Hasy Verma
Superior Court
The
State of Washington
Sumner
City Hall
F. A. Constable
Wm. Titus
Wm. O'Rourke
Bert Gatherless
Echo Office
Jess
Femilee
Mutual Mercantile Company
Just
And
Goodrich Rubbers
High Arctics
Danville, VA
Peyton Brand
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Washington
P. A. Snyder
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