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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
2
The Echo states that notices promoting business or fundraising must run at regular advertising rates. Free space is allowed for morally beneficial community welfare efforts. Paid back issues beyond the current month cost 25 cents each.
The Centralia killings are blamed on radical groups with unbalanced individuals at large. The paper urges rigid punishment for all offenders and calls for citizens to expose and punish the guilty, noting IW W ties are unconfirmed. It asserts only the mentally unbalanced would commit such a dastardly deed.
A patriotic call proclaims young men as the rightful owners of the United States after war. It urges responsibility to preserve liberty and unity, and to keep the country in repair while rejecting profiteers. The essay celebrates veterans as guardians of the flag and constitution.
The Senate Labor Committee, after probing the steel strike, has begun drafting bills to Americanize aliens and to foster cooperation between states and the federal government on immigrant education. Senator Kenyon notes the action.
Senate investigations report 8,000,000 illiterate aliens over ten. measures by Sterling Walsh aim to deport or bar radicals, subjecting flag desecrators to federal prosecution with penalties up to 5000 dollars or five years. aliens convicted face deportation after jail.
In the capital, Speaker Gillett extols Albert the Belgians as a kingly man while the nation honors Theodore Roosevelt’s memory. The piece notes Roosevelt’s blunt stance on Washington and the republic’s broad welcome of a Belgian king, reflecting differing relations to monarchy and democracy.
Senator McNary of Oregon reports 400000 tons of sugar available enough to meet American demand until the next crop. The question remains whether this supply can be secured for American use amid potential procurement hurdles.
The piece argues Congress should promptly ratify the Germany peace treaty and the League of Nations. It contends opposition aims to discredit the President, acknowledges flaws but asserts the treaty is the best possible under conflicting interests and supports moving toward a peace basis.
The piece notes Senator Poindexter's sarcastic idea of a Congress fund to pay ransoms for U S officials captured in Mexico. It reflects on Mexico policy criticism, opposes land grabs, and comments on coal miners' strike lack of public sympathy and views that the strike was likely unjustified given wage and hour data.
A division point on a major railway, Leavenworth enjoys strong train service and a resident base of railroad workers. The community is public spirited, progressive, and builds good homes, raises families, and contributes to local progress. The speaker expects even greater development and improved appearance in the future.
Dispatches report a raid uncovering plots by the Union of Russian Workers to overthrow the government via a general strike. The text defends the right to strike but calls for the extreme penalty for those who conspire against the state, and argues deportation is a remedy to prevent future menace.
Leavenworth branch of the Chelan Okanogan County Red Cross closes its third annual campaign with 375 enrolled. Peshastin Auxiliary reports over 200 this week, Blewett 52 and Tye 46. Telma slow due to bad roads. War still commanded a $20 million obligation and public health work proceeds through home nursing and first aid classes.
In Missoula Montana Glen A Smith of the forest service describes a unique weed on a high plateau near the Pryor mountains. The wooly weed gathers dew from the air with night moisture droplets that cling to its leaves, supplying water for about 5000 sheep each summer despite no streams.
The navy offers amateur photographers a path to aviation photography by enlisting as apprentice seamen. After basic naval training they receive photography instruction and may advance to printer ratings. Qualified sailors contribute to aerial map making by taking photos from aloft and creating mosaic maps.
George H Harlin aged 40 brother of Mayor Chas A Harlin was found dead in his room in the Harlin building. Coroner Templeton ruled death due to epilepsy after investigation and no inquest. Body sent to Hall Templetons Parlors and cremated in Seattle per family request. Surviving: father Chas Harlin Cedar Bluffs Neb and five brothers Otto G Quenenua KS Wm H Chico Cal Louis F Marcus Wash Rudolph B Cedar Bluffs Neb and Chas A of this city.
Time November 10 11 and 12. Purpose to organize a permanent national legion to uphold the constitution foster Americanism maintain law and order preserve service memories combat autocracy promote peace and democracy. Membership about 1 000 000 with 2 000 delegates and thousands of guests expected. Armistice day parade November 11 expected to draw 15 000 to 20 000 participants.
Dr Shirley Jackson Case of the Chicago Divinity School calls the belief in a final world catastrophe an old bogey that has caused unrest and despair. He says Revelation is the scriptural basis for this fear and it has paralyzed the human spirit and harmed Christianity.
In regular meetings last week Camp Fire girls learned arm bandaging and practiced finger treatment from a prior week. On Saturday they solicited Red Cross memberships, gaining over ninety. This marks their first service to the Red Cross and they plan a program for later announcement.
A competent authority places the total Japanese population in the United States at 140000 with California holding the largest share and Washington second. The nation hosts sixteen Japanese language newspapers from daily to monthly publications.
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