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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
The secretary of war orders standard Pullman and tourist sleepers not to be used for troop transport under ordinary conditions. Day coaches will carry one officer per double seat and three enlisted men per two double seats. Exceptions apply to journeys longer than one night and one day.
R E L de Potestad son of the late Marquis de Potestad and former Spanish diplomat has applied for a commission in the officers reserve corps from Maryland. Johns Hopkins examining board nearly accepts him noting his superb physique despite being over fifty. His father represented Spain in Cuban settlement after the Spanish American War and died in Switzerland. the son is an American citizen with a large estate near Baltimore.
Boston report says Jesse Pomeroy the notorious life prisoner has accepted work under revised sentence terms. He previously refused labor, risking 24 hours in a dark cell with bread and water, but Governor McCall’s January commute ended solitary confinement and he is now mingling with inmates.
Walter Loring of Rayne township says a electrified stroke during a severe storm cured his winter rheumatism after fifteen years of suffering. The house was struck. he and his wife were knocked unconscious and revived, and he reports no further rheumatism since the incident.
Representative John Jacob Rogers of Lowell introduces a house bill to ban discrimination against military and naval uniforms in public entertainment venues. A 1906 DC and territories law would extend nationwide with administration support.
Washington dispatch reports a Justice Department notice to federal attorneys and marshals warning that aliens who tear down mutilate or desecrate the United States flag will be regarded as a danger to public peace and liable to summary arrest and confinement under the 1917 proclamation regulation.
McMillan Weddell of Hinsdale has been accepted as a recruit to the government aero service after prior denial for low weight. He increased from 142 to 148 pounds by eating four heavy meals of eggs and other hot foods plus wood water in one day to meet the requirement.
War legends spread from trenches as Autobus dreams foretelling death and gold coins become talismans against capture. Apollinaire notes soldiers hidden coins sewn over the heart, a Lyons farmhand claims a coin guides fate, while Bank of France appeals curb hoarding.
In Middleboro Massachusetts a mule adapted to rough travel proved superior to horse and motorcar delivering rural mail through ice and deep snow. Carrier Samuel Guilford failed with horse and car. the mule carried on despite the March storm.
Four dead and many ill in Galesville Wisconsin as doctors from Rochester Minnesota and local health officials investigate a baffling malady. Schools closed and city officials seek help from physicians in other cities to stop spread. Symptoms include swollen glands and high fever but a definitive treatment remains undeveloped.
New York May 1 to 6 marks Baby Week as the Babies Welfare Association of New York urges local districts to celebrate. They advise against a central campaign and say parent education on baby needs and rights can be done locally and effectively.
Washington says Secretary Houston urges a united effort to raise ample food crops not only for U S needs but to meet entente requirements. He warns economic problems may follow U S entry into war and stresses expanded production of staple foods amid global shortages.
A naval expert cites deck guns discharging four to six pound projectiles as the most effective method against submarines. He says multiple subs can be bagged in a day, noting periscope ranges and the advantage of a ship’s stable gun platform over erratic torpedo fire.
Sir Arthur Lee head of Britain's food production department urged bringing 5000 skilled American farmers to England to combat German submarine blockades. He notes American farmers’ efficiency and modern implements and mentions plans to import 2000 tractor plows to boost soil production.
Kansas City official B Greeley told the Southwestern Lumbermen's Association at Hotel Muellebach that the lumber trade has been sleeping while substitutes like cement and steel gain ground. He blamed limited innovation for not finding new uses for wood and cited safety movement and building codes as factors hurting the industry.
In Hoboken 25 German soldier figures in full uniform were discovered by a customs guard inside a cabin of the liner Vaterland. The tin figures, infantry artillery and cavalry, were left behind by a youthful passenger and saved by a steward. Collector Malone planned gifting them to Commodore Hans Ruser Jr., son of the ship's captain. he warmly received the box, asking if it was Christmas.
The Rev. O Fairlee Jordan of Evanston Christian Church faced a double duty after a week of nightly sermons. His wife offered to preach in his stead and drew an overflow crowd, pleasing both husband and congregation.
Cliff Oliver, who markets sea produce from Santa Monica area fishermen, reports a strange run of hali and sole with each fish bearing a perfect 8 on its back. He notes no previous sightings of such markings despite handling hundreds of tons of fish, suggesting a new species or a peculiar branding.
Cleveland resident Uncle John Flannagan aged ninety one rose at five, tended two teams of horses, did chores, worked a day on the streets, and after supper walked to an Elks meeting. He issued a bold endurance challenge to all other ninety year olds in Ohio, promising a year long handicap in age.
Foreclosure action of John I. Thomas seeks sale of real property in Chelan County to satisfy a judgment for 8120 dollars plus interest and taxes, attorney fees, and costs. The sale is set for June 16 1917 at 10 am at the Chelan County Court House Wenatchee with specification of property boundaries and water rights. The sheriff Burt McManus will conduct the auction with Deputy Samuel R. Templeton present.
Sheriff sale notice for Aaron Woolard plaintiff versus J A Graham widow and James A Graham administrator of Margery L Graham deceased defendants. Foreclosure of mortgage on real property in Chelan County Washington to wit lots 27 28 29 and 30 in block 6 of the Great Northern Plat to Wenatchee. Judgment issued May 8 1917 with amounts $2787.29 plus 10 percent interest $273 attorney fees and $13 costs. Sale commanded under court order to sell defendants interests in the described property.
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