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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
1
Leavenworth community plans to mail The Echo to every local soldier, at home or overseas, through wartime generosity. A colored wrapper will mark each issue and the paper will publish names and addresses to help servicemen contact one another.
The city council met in regular session Tuesday with a quorum. Chester Dawson was qualified as councilman from the Third ward. other members present were Daly Pipkin and Wunder. The minutes were approved and bills allowed. Delinquent water rent enforcement was decided, and Water Commissioner Guest was instructed to protect the water intake on Icicle river. The commissioner was appointed day marshal under the police chief without extra pay.
The writer urges a return to steady work at moderate pay and sane living after wartime horrors. He predicts the country will lose taste for long-haired agitators and radicals and that many alien citizens will be sent back home once soldiers return.
The article notes that on October 8 after seventeen months in World War I, the Shipping Board asked American manufacturers to study port operations to speed loading and unloading. It critiques delays caused by prior experiments and cites the Democratic committee claiming efficient conduct of the war.
Apple growers report most picking finished or near done in the Upper Valley. About twenty workers from Cashmere and Dryden took a Tuesday train to Seattle and other coast points. Despite a smaller yield per acre, the fruit’s quality, size, and color meet or exceed average, leaving growers with a satisfactory profit margin.
The Leavenworth chapter and auxiliaries collected over 1800 pounds toward a one half ton quota and shipped linens to French hospitals. Knitters are sought, with 45 sweaters due by December 10 and warm socks needed. Christmas care packages for French soldiers must reach the local chapter by November 15 and require Red Cross inspection. Members will be asked to renew before January first and new members are welcome.
More than 2000 bushels of wheat were threshed this week led by John Emig with 358 bushels and W W Burgess with nearly 34 bushels per acre in Leavenworth area. About half of the district’s total came from near Leavenworth while Plain and Peshastin contributed smaller amounts. This first harvest in the upper valley demonstrates profitability and suggests wheat as a future crop. Robertson notes fall or winter sowing with good seed could yield steady profits.
The article argues that after the war returning soldiers will not support organized labor and the closed shop as extraordinary wages fade. It predicts more men for jobs and a shift away from autocratic labor practices, asserting soldiers will seek liberty and resist union dominance.
The piece argues democracy as fair play for individuals and praises open shop for both employer and worker. It contrasts open shop with closed shop and notes gains for workers based on effort and ability. It also reports Mrs. Jennie M. Field and Mrs. J. D. Ely leaving for winter and vacation trips.
Chairman Sylvester reports the Fourth Liberty Loan drive closed with Leavenworth district subscriptions totaling about 85 000 including railroad workers over 20 000. Peshastin and Blewett quotas were met with flags earned for performance. About 638 subscribers, over 20 percent of the district, bought bonds without solicitation reflecting strong civic loyalty.
Last Tuesday between 7 30 and 8 p m Harry Krollpfeiffer found a man beneath a warehouse work bench after turning on a light. The intruder pried a board loose and forced a window. he was jailed after identification problems and charged with house breaking. The suspect, a stranger to the owner and marshal, was moved to Wenatchee county jail for trial.
A postcard from Ray McKinnie dated September 26 1918 in France notes receiving the Echo issue from July 19 after two months. He asks for Billy Smiths address and for the Echo to be sent to his new address.
The piece argues greed must be checked for productivity. It says war taught employers lessons about restraint and criticizes labor leaders for increasing demands at critical times, hindering industry and prolonging union drag on progress.
The California State Federation of Labor at its 19th annual San Diego convention endorsed the United War Work Campaign to raise funds for seven wartime welfare organizations. The drive begins November 11 and aims to collect 170.5 million dollars for groups including the American Library Association and the Y M C A. The resolution urged each trade union and individual workers to contribute, with copies sent to unions and press.
Miss Florence Day died at 6 a m in the Wenatchee valley after influenza complications. The Seattle burial followed a visit to her father Jos Day and a relative Mr J H Osbourne. A Washington University graduate, she did journalism work for The Echo last summer and is survived by her father and brother Frank Day.
The article argues that open shop is consistent with the constitution and that workers under open shop conditions should not be coerced into joining unions to obtain war work. It suggests transfers to other lines of work as a possible remedy and calls for a reasonable adjustment not dominated by labor leaders.
Wm. Terry of Cashmere owner of a garage and newly appointed deputy sheriff by Mr. McManus died after a flu relapse. He had returned to work at the garage following a temporary recovery, but his condition worsened and he passed away shortly afterward.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nav married in Portland Oregon on October 17 and arrived in Leavenworth last Friday to stay with Robert Smith brother of the bride. Mrs Nav, formerly Miss Susie Smith, grew up in Leavenworth where she has many friends. Nav runs a Portland drug store and they will reside there for the future.
Walter Haley died at Leavenworth hospital after influenza and pneumonia. He worked for Great Northern Lumber in a Chumstick camp and had once lived in Klamath Falls Oregon a Moose lodge member. Joe Massingill, another lumber camp worker, died at the same hospital after influenza with complications. his body is held for disposal and his father is listed as residing in Mobile Alabama.
The social and welfare committee of the Leavenworth branch of the National League for Women’s Service asks relatives friends and the boys entering service to leave their names at the war workers headquarters so they may receive a kit. The committee relies on the public to supply names of the boys from Leavenworth.
Earl Johnson son of Mrs Katherine Johnson died at his mother's home after a ten day illness. A railroad fireman by trade he had lived here two years and married Moyle Duncan three months ago. His wife also recovered from influenza. Burial plans place him beside his father in Hillyard. Mrs Catherine Gaspard daughter of Dr W W Elmer died at her parents home from influenza. Former Seattle resident lived here with her parents and worked last summer as staff operator on the Great Northern railroad at Drury eight miles up the canyon.
The Democrats adopt Support the president as their slogan while Republicans push Win the war. Congressional Republicans earn credit for loyal backing of President Wilson, often decisive in close senate and house votes. Observers say joint GOP support aided the administration, reflecting proper wartime unity as the war must be won.
Mrs Edith Pitchew was granted a divorce from Louis Pitchew in the Superior court at Wenatchee on October 11. Mr and Mrs J L Maston with daughter Edith and Dorothy Hawk and Edith Pitchew traveled to Wenatchee Tuesday and spent the day.
In Washington discussions focus on potential constructive laws. Lawmakers examine proposals across fiscal policy governance and public welfare with attention to impacts and implementation.
Oregon Representative Nichol as J Sinnott protests Capital Issues committee ruling denying $750,000 irrigation bonds for an Oregon district. He argues the law does not include municipal subdivisions and warns the decision sets a dangerous precedent by expanding executive power beyond congress. He credits the appeal for tightening language to forbid future overreach.
The Nebraska senator secures Senate adoption of a resolution directing the agriculture secretary to disclose production costs for major crops and livestock. The move aims to inform debates on price fixing and living costs as students await the date Norris set. One note adds that newly appointed aviation director Ryan toured France, with aircraft at the front reportedly under control.
The author argues that efficiency comes from personal effort rather than union backing. In open shop systems a worker advances by worth alone, free from labor leader influence and wage-cut tactics, boosting productivity through individual merit.
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