Senators Clash Over War Powers Debate Echoes of National Duty
Opinion piece rails against Wesley L. James and Senator Stone over arming merchant ships and submarine warfare amid World War I tensions. Attacks on perceived German sympathies and government secrets follow, while a tangential note extols advertising cedar shingles to builders as a wartime economy and press strategy.
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Stone
Missouri
Germany
Wesley L. James
Americas
Senator Stone
Botta
James
Sterne
Washington Legislature Rebukes Senator Jones Over National Crisis Stand
The Washington legislature passes a resolution pledging state support to the president and arming merchant ships in response to a perceived foreign conspiracy. It condemns Senator Jones and endorses measures to defend national rights, reflecting public sentiment amid a national crisis. Saturday Feb 24 noted as waste paper day in Spokane with children aiding adults.
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Adest
Marne
State of
Washington
Spokane
Shipbuilding standardization and postwar prospects
The piece argues that wartime shipbuilding has spurred a shift to standardized designs and mass production in the American industry. It contends that standardized, identical ships reduce costs, with new plants built on modern lines and adopting factory practices that could ensure future prosperity beyond the war.
Congress to Open Early Session on Armament Claims
An early session of Congress is announced as the last session failed to pass a ship armament measure. The real aim is to secure from Congress the right to arm American ships, with Senate rules to be reformed to prevent minority obstruction.
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Jame
Congress
Senate
President Wilson Sworn In For Second Term Amid Damp Weather
President Wilson takes the oath for a second term as crowds gather in wet conditions. The ceremony and demonstrations test public resolve as weather dampens participation and forecasts hint at a stormy tenure ahead. More than two hundred million dollars and numerous lives are cited as the cost of demonstrating political will.
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Wilson
Shipbuilding Needs Growth to Compete on This Coast
Editorial in the Post Intelligencer argues that revival of the tea and steel industries on this coast is needed to ensure shipbuilding can hold its own and grow in magnitude.
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Post Intelligencer
Washington Letter March 4 1917 on prices and spy bills
DOJ probing a paper trust reports high paper costs burdening newspapers. Critics urge price controls as food costs rise. Senate passes spy bills with harsh penalties and authority to suppress publications harming neutrality. Echo office advertises butter wrappe.
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Esther
Scotte Cears
England
France
Germany
Senate
Methodist Church Invites You to Attend Services
The note invites attendance at all church services led by Pastor F. L. Moore and expresses pleasure in meeting attendees at each service.
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F. L. Moore
St Joseph Church Mass Times and Sunday Devotions
Masses at 7:30 and 9:30 on the 1st 32d and 4th Sundays. Evening devotions at 7:30 on the 20d and 4th Sundays. Weekday Mass at 8. Religious instruction for children at 2 pm Saturdays.
Sunday Services and Haase Sermon Schedule
Services at 10:45 with Sunday school at 9 45. Preaching in the evening at 7 30 by Rev Haase.
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Haase
For Sele A snap 4room plastered house in Varney addition
Property listing notes a four room plastered house furnished with a lot and a half in Varney addition. Reference deed H Mayer. Date noted 10 13.
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Varney Addition
H. Mayer
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Echo
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United States
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Jones
Smpbudding
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Echo Office
Light
St. Joseph’s Church
Lutheran Church
Chumstick Orchard Co
Sele
Ford
Winlie W. Rice
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Good Boy
Winton
D. H. Mayar
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Mallory
Rexall
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Rexall Store
Auto Supplies
Sories
Miller
Columbia
V. B
Mutual Mercantile Co
Leavenworth Market
Chas. Eckhart
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