Senate clash over Weeks and Overman on reconstruction
In Washington on October 28 the Senate faced a clear choice between the Weeks plan for a bipartisan joint committee on reconstruction and an Overman bill to create a presidentially directed commission. Proponents argue Weeks ensures congressional control and impartial study, while critics say Overman concentrates power in the White House, signaling autocracy. The debate extends to a proposed national budget system to align revenues and expenditures, with Argentina cited as a contrast in tariff and budget practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Overman
Wilson
Congress
White House
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Treasury
Argentina
Buenos Aires
South
Influenza Quarantine Likely to Stay Despite Fewer Deaths
The report notes a drop in deaths but a rise in new cases suggests caution remains. Doctors have received the newly announced preventive serum and used it, but its merits are unproven. Quarantine will probably not be lifted and schools likely remain closed next week.
Mask Requirement for Seattle Entrants Cited by Health Commissioner
Public health notice from Commissioner T. D. Tuttle orders all visitors and entrants to Seattle to wear masks when entering stores street cars elevators or boats. With demand outstripping Red Cross supplies the notice urges individuals to provide their own masks or be barred from entry. It also recommends mask use for everyone regardless of location.
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Seattle
Red Cross
T. D. Tuttle
Commissioner of Health
Parcels May Be Sent to Sailors Under Certain Rules
A wartime notice states that parcels are not banned for sailors on US naval ships or bases. Parcels to American Expeditionary Forces in France require the addressee’s written request and approval by a regimental or higher commander or an executive officer of the associated army unit.
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United States
France
When the Boys Return Home Will You Hold Your Head High
A narrator recalls a returning friend from France wounded yet alive and contemplates the task of supporting veterans and families. The piece asks how communities will greet soldiers, repay sacrifices, and provide warmth and comfort when they come home. It questions whether gratitude will be shown or debt remains unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Morale as a Key to Victory in World War I
The piece argues morale drives military success, citing Allied gains as German weakness grows and American troops under General Pershing shine. It recalls Raymond Fosdick finding dull camp life in 1916 at Columbus New Mexico, revealing a war camp community problem amid extensive U S training stations.
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General Pershing
America
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Baker
Raymond B. Fosdick
War Department
Governmnt
Naval Service
United War Work campaign aims to boost troop morale at home and abroad
The article outlines how stations train thousands of men and allow occasional leaves to visit nearby communities. It highlights the role of civilian organizations like the YMCA, YWCA, Knights of Columbus, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Soldier Association, and Salvation Army in supporting soldiers. It stresses that morale hinges on wholesome leisure and civilian support to sustain conviction and courage for the war effort.
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United States
Somebody's Dollars Will Do It
Bruce Barton urges readers to donate money to fund front line comfort for U S troops in France. He imagines a nightly secretary delivering hot coffee chocolate and cigarettes to soldiers, lifting spirits and easing hardship. He asks readers to contribute five to twenty five dollars to fund a score of such visits this winter.
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France
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes
To our many friends who extended help and sympathy during our hours of trial we extend our heartfelt thanks. The floral offerings were beautiful, expressing admiration and respect for our loved one. W. W. Elmer Mrs. W. W. Elmer William R. Gaspard. nov
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W. W. Elmer
William R. Gaspard
Will we have industrial peace after the war
The piece questions whether postwar relations between employers and employees can achieve peace. It argues cooperation and mutual unselfishness are needed to foster better understanding and avert industrial warfare.
Victory Boys and Girls Urged to Earn and Give Five Dollars
Washington mobilizes students to raise 170 500 000 for United War Work Campaign November 11 to 18. Every enrolled seventh and eighth grader pledges to earn and give five dollars, receiving a Victory button and banner. An essay contest and a multi tiered competition among 2 650 schools are set up under State Superintendent Mrs Elizabeth Corliss Preston with community center, county, and state rounds to finish by November 18.
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United War Work
Washington
Victory
United States
United War Work Campaign
Elizabeth Corliss Preston
Preston
A. C. Davis
Yakima
Nettie Galbraith
St. Paul’s
Walla Walla
F. E. Schmidke
Hoquiam
Violette Guthrie
Entiat
Grace Shepard
Idaho
Seattle
Death of Mrs. Kate E Elmer Gaspard
Kate E. Elmer Gaspard born December 4 1884 in Bay City Michigan died October 24 1918. She married to R Gaspard in 1903 and leaves a son Bill and her parents. She was an Episcopal church member and served as an operator at Drury. Funeral services were held on the lawn at Towns parlors Monday at 2 30 p m with Rev Morton officiating. Burial followed in Leavenworth cemetery.
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Kate E. Elmer
Bay City
Michigan
R. Gaspard
Bill
Episcopal Church
Drury
Rev. Morton
Leavenworth
Hutchings and LaRose Wed in Seattle Before Returning Home
Frank Hutchings of Leavenworth wed Nellie LaRose of Los Angeles in Seattle on October 29. The couple returned to Leavenworth and plan to reside there. The flu claimed William McIntosh as a victim this week, though he had just recovered enough to stand yesterday.
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Frank Hutchings
Leavenworth
Nellie LaRose
Los Angeles
Cal
Seattle
Wm. McIntosh
Leavenworth Influenza Victim's Husband Returns from Chehalis
Mr. Ira Greely arrived home yesterday from Chehalis Washington where he had gone last week with the body of his wife one of the influenza victims in Leavenworth during the prior week.
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Ira Greely
Chehalis
Wash
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Jail and Booze Law Enforcement Questioned
A hospital attendant reports a loudly kept prisoner at the jail near Leavenworth city hall and asks if the city protects liquor violators. Residents claim liquor is sold constantly with little to no arrests for about a year, while the jail release policy remains unclear.
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Echo
Leavenworth Hospital
Davis
Leavenworth
Peshastin Items Show Local Influenza and Hallowe en Cheer
The Peshastin column notes Miles and Clair Ludwig recovering from influenza, a ten pound baby girl born to Chester and Mrs Stetwart, and local fruit shipments as apples go to display. Several families suffer illnesses while residents stay busy with harvest and Halloween observances.
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Miles
Clair Ludwig
Chester Stetwart
Spokane
Cozart
P. R. Bradley
Hoover
John Danielson
Ass’n
Guy Stage
Elmore and Crum Wed in Leavenworth Ceremony
Jesse Elmore of Leavenworth and Golda Mae Crum of Entiat were married October 26 at 2 30 PM by Rev H E Hobart at his home 318 South Chelan avenue He is employed by the Great Northern and the couple will reside in Leavenworth
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Jesse Elmore
Leavenworth
Golda Mae Crum
Entiat
H. E. Hobart
First Christian Church
South
Chelan Avenue
Elmore
Great Northern
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Rio Grande
John Hay
Taft
Elihu Root
John Barrett
Uncle Sam
William Eleroy Curtis
James G. Blaine
Bureau of American Republics
Pan-American Union
Bishop Currier
Bureau
Hughes-Gregory
Drive For United War Work
By Bruce Barton
K. E. Gaspard
Hutchings—Larose
A. J. Mills
Snohomish
Archie
Baumgardner
Schuhart
Hallowe'en
Peshastin
Blewett
Kit 3Oslee
Elmore-Crum
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