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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
4
New Primary Law Shapes Party Affairs and Voting Rules
The legislature narrows aims to restore old party structure with a registration tied party declaration. Voters must affirm party affiliation to vote in primaries and precinct committeemen are elected with a $1 filing fee. Conventions will endorse candidates and set platforms, with no proxies allowed. The measure resembles Chadwick Penrose Johnson bill and tests in 1922.
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United States
Murphine of King
House
Senate
The Great Problem Railroad Rates and Labor
The piece argues the railroad rate and labor issue is the nation’s top concern. It contends railroads are vital to every community for fuel clothing and supplies and must operate uninterruptedly under current social organization.
New Poll Tax Enacted to Fund Soldiers Bonus Bonds
The Wenatchee World reports a new poll tax aimed at funding soldier bonus debt. Every person and spouse must pay 5 dollars yearly, with strict collection and lien provisions. Employers face penalties if they pay workers before confirming poll tax payments. Sheriff and treasurer power to seize property, and jurors must show tax receipts to claim fees.
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Cocd
Wenatchee World
Sermon Urges Daily Devotions and Family Time
A Lent sermon urges practical devotion beyond church services. It calls for labor as prayer, honest work for the common good, and more family time such as reading aloud and sharing activities, despite youth resistance to old-fashioned ideals.
Meanest Man Speaks After Wife’s Illness Claim
The notorious figure resurfaces amid accusations of brutality as critics denounce harsh punishment in Kansas. The report claims he exposed his wife to mumps and draws parallels to medieval methods used against nonpartisans, sparking renewed outrage.
Unclear Text About Five Dollar Poll Tax Bonus
Fragmentary note questions why a proposed five dollar poll tax bonus was rejected or opposed. The text contrasts possible future charges with a supposed bonus and asks why there is resistance.
Miners Strike Over Wage Cut in Sound Region
More than 3,000 coal miners march and stay off work in the Sound region protesting a wage cut effective the 15th. Officials allege typical earnings around ten dollars per day, with the reduction about 28 percent.
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Sound
Railroad Cuts Lumber Freight Rates Across Pacific States
The Great Northern Railroad Co. plans another reduction in freight rates on lumber from the Pacific states, averaging 26 dollars per car, with St. Paul and other major distribution points affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad Co
Pacific States
St. Paul
Japan Builds Great Navy They May Fight Westward
Commentator notes Japan plans a powerful navy and air force to confront Western powers across the Pacific. The piece argues Japan cannot extend control further without conflict and will not prevail, given its current gains on this side of the Pacific.
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Japan
Pacific
College offers prizes for farm home plans in Pullman
The state college at Pullman announces a contest for farm women to submit home plans. Wives and daughters will design layouts to be redrawn by architects, producing ready to build plans. Three departments will award six prizes.
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The
State College At
Pullman
Dempsey and Carpentier Fight May Not Happen Soon
Sport writers hint at a possible delay for the Dempsey Carpentier championship bout. Reports are viewed as unreliable until the fighters agree to face or retire from the field. Fans await the match, with months of anticipation ahead before any resolution.
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Dempsey
Carpentier
Notice of Hearing Final Report and Petition for Distribution
Final report and petition for distribution in the estate of Robert J. Smith deceased are filed. The court set a hearing on April 6 1921 at 9 36 A M in Wenatchee to judge debts and identify heirs and distribute assets. Witness James Grimshaw judge and Clerk A Stevens notify interested parties to appear.
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Monroe T. Boston
A. D
Lucy Boston
Warren E. Boston
Sad
Wenatchee
Sa Ty
Exec
Wm. A. Grimshaw
A. A Stevens
Isabel A. Ross
Robert J. Smith
Willie Edw Smith
Wernatchee
Counbeen
Estate of Ida May Smith Deceased Chelan County Case
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County, the matter concerns the estate of Ida May Smith, deceased. Proceedings list Robert J. Smith and Wildward Smith as parties to the case No. 700 distribution under the above entitled act.
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Ida May Smith
Robert J. Smith Wildward Smith
Notice to Creditors in Chelan County Probate
In the Superior Court of Washington Chelan County probate case estate of ER A F SIMONS Deceased the executor has qualified as such and all persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them.
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Ron
Howe
Otate
Citenworth
Chelan County
Washington
Tate
Ray E. Simons
Era F. Simons
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