Frankie James Survives Narrow Horseback Accident
Last Sunday Frankie James age thirteen and a companion rode near Len Hart's residence when a saddle slip caused a wild gallop. The boy's foot caught, the horse dragged him toward town, Dr. A R McKeown freed him, and he was taken to Emergency hospital with extensive bruising and severe back skin loss but no broken bones. he remains precarious yet out of danger.
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Frankie James
A. E. James
A. J. O’leary
Len Hart
James
A. R. McKeown
New Superintendent Named for G N Lumber Co
W D Starburg named superintendent of Great Northern Lumber Co after moving from Portland. He will oversee outside activities and brings prior experience from several west coast lumber firms and Lamb Davis projects.
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W. D. Starburg
Portland
Great Northern Lumber Co
Starburg
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Nephew of Charley Smyth Promoted in Territorial Force
The English paper notes W. H. G. Smyth of Lincolnshire Regiment is promoted from second lieutenant to temporary captain effective January 17. He is 23, son of Captain W. C. Smyth J. P. of Elkington Thorne, and his rapid rise is celebrated among friends of Mr. C. G. Smyth.
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C. G. Smyth
Territorial Force
Lincolnshire Regiment
W. H. G. Smyth
W. C. Smyth
J. P
Elkington Thorne
Baby Week Observance Emphasizes Birth Registration
Cashmere joins the nationwide Baby Week effort to educate citizens on sound civic economy and reduce infant sickness and mortality. The program promotes exact birth registration and community responsibility for babies before and after birth.
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Cashmere
Mann & Co Incorporation Filed in Olympia
Through Reeves and Reeves Wenatchee attorneys the corporation Mann & Co was filed in Olympia last week with corporators Rose R. Mann E L Mann J W Quigg S R Demarest and Fred Reeves. The firm plans general merchandising business.
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Thru Reeves & Reeves
Wenatchee
Olympia
Rose R. Mann
E. L. Mann
J. W. Quigg
S. R. Demarest
Fred Reeves
Mann &Co
Saving Dominican and Squandering American Dollars
The United States Navy, governing Santo Domingo, purged payrolls and abolished positions to cut about ten percent from the Dominican budget without reducing efficiency. The piece contrasts this with perceived wasteful hiring by Southern politicians at home.
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Santo Domingo
United States Navy
Big Railroad Strike Threat Holds Nation in Suspense
Four railroad brotherhoods engineers firemen conductors and brakemen weigh a strike over the Adamson law wage scale. The Supreme Court has not ruled on constitutionality and a union action may be called this week though some say no final decision has been made. President seeks a plan to avert a nationwide shutdown amid wartime tensions.
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Four Brotherhoods
Adamson
Supreme Court
Washington
Great Northern Holds Land Options for Leavenworth Terminal
The Great Northern took options on land for a proposed Leavenworth terminal improvements a month ago but has not exercised them. Residents fear abandonment, yet officials say the improvements are paused awaiting the outcome of participation in the European war. If the war drags on, public patience may wear thin.
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Great Northern
Leavenworth
Council Buys Fire Truck
The city council conducted a regular meeting Tuesday evening and approved purchasing an auto truck. Plans include adding a body and firefighting equipment, ladders, hoses, extinguishers, helmets, and accommodations for six to eight firemen to improve rapid response and overall department readiness.
Senator Jones under fire over filibuster in defense bill stance
Seattle letters report Wesley L. Jones faces widespread censure across Washington for his role in last Congress filibuster delaying defense legislation. Everett Commercial Club会员 insists on apology as towns condemn his ultra pacifist stance. Legislature’s session praised for harmony, but many measures failed. King County debates scenic highway and road spending while government planners study a Port Townsend line to Bremerton forts. Seattle crime trials unfold as bootlegger probes dominate courts. Chamber leaders urge unity to meet wartime financial pressures. local figures from Wenatchee and Cashmere relocate land ventures and reflect county losses.
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Seattle
Wash
Wesley L. Jones
Jones
Yakima
Everett Commercial Club
Everett Club
Congress
Al Pesch Leaves Tye for Home After Scenic Visit
After praising Tye scenery and climate during his stay, Al Pesch departed for home yesterday. The visit highlighted the town’s appeal and marked the end of his trip.
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Tye
al Pesch
Washington Letter On Chinese Labor and U S Policy
An economic writer in Washington discusses Chinese labor in Europe and Asia, noting France imports Chinese workers for munitions and farms and Japan uses Chinese labor. The piece blends tariff arguments with concerns on postwar competition and autonomy in U S policy toward European affairs led by Senator Lodge.
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Washington
Tientsin
France
China
Japan
Republicans Celebrate Solid GOP Unity Against Democratic Revenue Bill
The piece notes Republicans in both House and Senate voting in unison against the Democratic revenue bill. It calls the measure outrageous and views the party’s solid opposition as a sign of growing GOP cohesion. It anticipates further bipartisan dynamics in the next Congress.
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House
Senate
Peculiar and Almost Fatal Accident at Burke Place
Jimmy Merrill, worker on the Burke place near Peshastin, fell from a pruning ladder last Saturday afternoon. A belt attached pruning shears pierced his left side, injuring the lungs. He was taken to Leavenworth Hospital, initially serious, then improving and out of danger by Wednesday.
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Jimmy Merrill
Burke Place
Peshastin
Leavenworth Hospital
Notice to Dog Owners Unmuzzled Dogs to be Killed
State health authorities declare leather muzzles insufficient to prevent bites and warn all unmuzzled dogs will be killed without notice. The rabies threat among wolves and dogs prompts strict enforcement. J. W. Teshera, City Marshal. 10-11
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J. W. Teshera
Band Rehearsal Etiquette Notice
Just By Way of Caution. The band members will and visitors are asked to abstain from tobacco and boisterous or profane language during rehearsals. The band meets for study and practice and prefers not to be disturbed. Jas. McDaniel, S Master.
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Jas. McDaniel
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