Germany’s Colonial Atrocities and Africa War Crimes
Public records recount German rule in Africa as brutal and extensive. Ida Vera Simonton’s accounts describe chains, forced labor, shootings, and mass cruelty against Africans and mixed-race children, with German officials seeking colonies to regain power. The piece cites Herero genocide, Peters’ African ventures, and calls for reclaiming colonies amid WWI tensions.
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Germany
Africa
Ida Vera Simonton
Cairo
Cape
New York Sun
Miss Simonton
Britain
Moritz Bonn
Munich
Royal Colonial Institute
Simonton
Peace Came Sooner Than Expected
Peace, the hanging in the offing for some time, came unexpectedly for all that and found us unprepared. No definite reconstruction plans had been made in the event of peace, so we must await patiently until those plans are formulated and put into force. In the meantime the enormous expenses incident to war will continue. They must continue until peace with Germany is assured at all events. We will have another liberty loan to invest in, and more thrift stamps to buy. All of this means a continuation of our new habits of thrift, and lending the money saved thereby to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Windhoek
South Africa
Kameruns
Togoland
Theorthwest
German East Africa
Altho
Germany
East Africa
Karl Peters
Zanzibar
England
Spain
Peters
Bagamoyo
Hugo
Tana
Massa
Kenia
Bokore
Peter
Huns
Dr. Solf
Belgium
France
Alsace-Loraine
All Highest
Potsdam Gang
Public mandate limits spark call for servant government
The piece argues that strict permit rules by the democratic administration narrowed public rights and that people preferred elected officials who serve, not rulers. It contends extra regulation harmed governance and urges restraint to restore public freedom.
Yakima Tops Washington Apple Crop With 5000 Cars
The report credits Yakima with handling 5000 cars of apples this year surpassing other districts in the Washington crop total.
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Washington
Yakima
Mooney Likely Hangs As High Court Rejects Review
The U S Supreme Court refused to intervene in Mooney’s case, leaving his California conviction intact and his execution by hanging likely unless a presidential pardon occurs. Supporters argue for clemency, claiming false testimony and judicial bias, while critics say the courts acted properly.
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Supreme Court of the United States
California
Mooney
Supreme Court of California
Fruit Growers Conference Set in Spokane December 10 13
Interest in the fruit growers conference to be held in Spokane December 10 18 is rising. The bureau of markets plans to propose new apple grades for boxed fruit, sparking debate. S. S. Boddinghouse notes the bureau has not adopted a grade system and will follow growers sentiment expressed at the conference.
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Spokane
Federal Bureauf Markets
S. S. Boddinghouse
Bureau of Markets
Northwest
Agencies Call For War Emergency Funds Now
Editorial questions whether Washington departments will cut emergency war appropriations once the crisis ends noting past large sums were granted quickly while prompts for scaling back remain uncertain. The piece urges fiscal restraint and timely sunset of wartime measures.
Red Cross Extends Christmas Parcel Mail To Nov 30
The Red Cross notes extend the mailing deadline for overseas Christmas parcels to November 30. Parcel weighing and inspection will occur November 29 and 30 from 1 to 5 PM. Relatives can apply at Red Cross Rooms to receive an Official Coupon. A sewing machine drawing is set for November 26 at 7 80 PM. Peach pits and aluminum collection has ended.
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Red Cross
City Water Intake Undergoes Temporary Reconstruction
City Clerk Gowing reports the Icicle river intake is being repaired by building a dam to raise water levels for winter supply. Water Commissioner Guest says the project is temporary and may last years. a concrete dam will be needed for permanency. Icicle Canal Co. shares costs to protect its water supply.
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Gowing
The
Echo
Guest
Icicle Canal Co
Icicle River
Wasting Millions on Wind Work
The article criticizes the federal trade commission for unclear aims and failed actions. It accuses the agency of wasting millions, bungling investigations into big packing houses, and attempting to smear firms tied to the war effort without substantiating any charges.
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Federal Trade Commission
Buster
War Department
Subscribers Warned On Postal Rule Violations
The publisher warns subscribers in arrears of three months that continued delivery of the Echo is a postal regulation violation and could incur fines or mail exclusion. An effort will notify subscribers of expiration dates, and if notices are lost the paper may be discontinued to stay within the law.
Washington Good Roads Association Convention Delayed
The Washington State Good Roads Association convention, moved from November dates due to influenza, will now be held in Pasco on December 5 and 6. Leaders C F Stinson Arthur D Jones John P Hartman and Frank W Guilbert oversee arrangements as delegates anticipate a major program and possible a five year road construction plan to be forwarded to the legislature for action.
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Washington State Good Roads Association
Pasco
C. F. Stinson
Arthur D. Jones
John P. Hartman
Frank W. Guilbert
Spokane
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Ernest Lister
The Washington governor proclaims Thursday November 28 1918 as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer in gratitude for peace after World War I and calls residents to cease work and offer thanks in churches and homes. The speech notes rehabilitation and reconstruction ahead and the destruction of tyranny.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Ernest Lister
State of Washington
United States
Washington
State of
Peace Preparedness Echoes on Economic War Footing
The article notes that as in wartime, economic preparedness remains, with imports cut off and a larger home market. It asserts the free trade tariff law remains on the books and that war-time protection has kept markets open for industry.
Postwar market readiness debated as nations race ahead
The speaker warns that after war the United States risks flooding its markets with European and Asian labor products while Britain and Japan expand home industry and export trade. The call urges timely preparation before peace is signed to avoid sudden, sharp trade competition.
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Europe
Asia
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Another Successful Drive in Leavenworth
The Leavenworth community raised about $700 in a two day extension of the United War Workers Campaign. Captain Mills and Lt De Leon of the U S Army aided efforts with a trip to logging camps and a picture show. A separate loggers event brought in near $200 despite fewer wage earners and local mill closures.
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Leavenworth
United War Workers Campaign
Echo
Mills
de Leon
U. S. Army
G. N. Lumber Co
Peshastin
Chas. Wright
Boys and Girls Go Over the Top in War Work Campaign
Leavenworth students under the leadership of Deryl Motteler Gladys Pinch Frances DeBlois Olive Blankenship Edward Ritchie J H Ritchie and J H Osborn surpassed their $125 subscription target. They raised 301.50 dollars with 196.50 cash, aided by 45 five dollar pledges and 33 additional contributions, reflecting strong patriotic effort during reconstruction.
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Leavenworth
E. Dery] Motteler
Gladys Pinch
Frances DeBlois
Olive Blankenship
Edward Ritchie
J. H. Ritchie
J. H. Osborn
Marley to Canada to lead Rogers Lumber Enderby
M A Marley plans to leave early next week for Enderby British Columbia where he will serve as general manager of Rogers Lumber Co Enderby lies about 185 miles north of Lake Okanogan Marley arrived in Leavenworth in 1904 from Tacoma and joined Lamb Davis Lumber later becoming part of Great Northern Lumber He is regarded as an all round lumber man and his Leavenworth friends praise his promotion.
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M. A. Marley
Enderby
British Columbia
Rogers Lumber Co
Lake Okanogan
Marley
Tacoma
Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
Great Northern Lumber Co
Leavenworth
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Federal Market Bureau
Red
City
Icicle Canal Company
TIONS
Fort
Washington Good Roads Association Convention
Canada
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