The Rape of Belgium and Industrial Destruction
A Liege-based report describes German efforts to ruin Belgian industry during 1917 1918 including dismantling machinery at Ougree Mar ing and Cockerill with dynamite and the “sheep” device. It cites losses of about 40 million dollars in 1914 value and argues for severe postwar reparation as reprisal.
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Belgium
Liege
Paris
Matin
Germany
Quesbert
Aix-la-Chapel
Ougree-Marriage
Cockerill
Belgium's Industry Lament Reveals War Strain at Liege
Citizens in Liege condemn wartime devastation as they note Belgium's industry is crushed and wonder at the necessity of ceremony toward those who caused the murder of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente
Liege
Belgium
Tax Eaters Burden Per Capita Taxes Rise Since 1891
A historical critique notes per capita taxes rising from 10.40 in 1891 to about 40 currently, blaming elected officials and laws for tax burdens. The piece argues better governance could curb spending. It also mentions Clarkston discussing a sugar beet factory.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate Chelan Co Wash
Foreclosure sale ordered by Chelan County Superior Court in favor of Northwestern & Pacific Mortgage Company against Flora Cagle and other defendants. Real property includes multiple lots in Section 6 and surrounding quarters in Township 27 North Range 23 and related water rights. Sale set for July 5 1919 at 10 a.m. at courthouse steps Wenatchee Wash. Public auction for cash.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
County of
Chelan
Northwestern & Pacific Hypotheckbank
Northwestern & Pacific Mortgage Company
Flora C. Cagle
Lester Cagle
Chelan County
FE. W. M
Court House
Wenatchee
Washington
Sale Notice of Sheriff Chelan County Real Estate
Highest and best bidder may acquire all the defendants right title and interest in the described real estate to satisfy the plaintiff's judgment with interest fees costs and disbursements and increased costs. Dated June 3 1919. Bert McManus Sheriff Chelan County Washington published June 6 and July 4 CWE&E
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Bert McManus
Chelan County
Washington
Cwe&e
William Thomson Seeks Final Five Year Proof in Washington
William Thomson of Leavenworth Washington filed notice to prove his homestead claim in section 4 and 5 township 2 north range 17 east Willamette meridian before U S Commissioner R S Ludington Wenatchee Washington on July 16 1919 Witnesses named A Fredrickson Patrick Ryan T J Dillon Francis A Ware.
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U. S. Land Office
Waterville
Washington
William Thomson
Leavenworth
Township 2d North
Range 17
Willamette Meridian
R. S. Ludington
U. S
Wenatchee
A. Fredrickson
Patrick Ryan
Dardanelles
T. J. Dillon
Francis A. Ware
Ben Spear
Register
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Swift & Company
U.S. A
ENA
Clarkston
Northwestern & Pacific Hypotheek Bank
Nortwestern & Pacific Mortgage Company
Flora A. Cagle
Laura B. Hildreth
Lara D. Cooley
Luman A. Cagle
Walter J. Cagle
Annie J. Cagle
John F. Cagle
Pia
Department of the Interior
Naxle Sales CO
Calder Herring
Dace
McCall
G. Penmey
United States
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