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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
2
The writer rejects bolshevik remedies for wartime corruption and argues that preserving orderly government is preferable to violent upheaval. He warns that removing restraints could unleash savagery worse than chaos in Russia, advocating gradual progress through peaceful, lawful reform.
Washington Senator Miles Poindexter emerges as a key figure in the battle over the League of Nations and the drive to curb railroad tariff discrimination. The Tennessee-born southerner-turned-Washington senator gave a sharp February 19 Senate address opposing the covenant and is pushing legislation to end inland shipping tariffs favored by tidewater lines, reshaping national policy.
Federal authorities seized five cars of dressed poultry stored since last autumn in Spokane. The 120000 pounds were held to affect prices and most are believed unfit for food. Authorities will pursue whether the conduct was illegal as owners profited by withholding supplies.
The State Highway board has awarded contracts totaling eight hundred thousand dollars for road projects.
Seattle banks announce a ten percent discount on Canadian silver money and five percent on Canadian currency to curb speculation. Local institutions will liquidate Canadian coins and silver holdings by Friday morning to avoid losses from exchange profits.
Friday and Saturday saw residents to Se attle and Leavenworth for home settling and gatherings. Local families hosted and attended parties with Miss Kiturah Gosslee, Mrs George Sauer, and others. Teachers arrived for the new school term. the P L F Club hosted a reception in the Grange hall with ice cream and cake.
Mrs. Osborne planned a Chinawa camping trip Monday morning with a stop at Fish lake in the afternoon. Bert Harvey and Mrs. Hart were in Leavenworth Tuesday. Grandpa Kirby weakens gradually. Mr. McFarland went to Spokane Wednesday. Mrs. Emma Bosworth of Webster City Iowa visits M. W. Starks. Mrs. Hal Starks is ill. M. E. Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Will Young Wednesday evening. Forest Ranger McKenzie leads charges against Cashmere residents for a campfire in Entiat forest reserve. A Ellis S D Dunkee W Benson and J Cardinal plead guilty and fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 48.30.
New York automobile agents report demand outstripping supply by about 100000 units. Postwar material shortages and slow factory ramp up hinder deliveries, with 1919 output projected at 2 million passenger cars, 400000 trucks, and 200000 tractors. motorcycles and motor boats sales rise. G. W. Morrison notes the industry’s growth and broad economic impact.
For Second and Third Classes the Chelan County Board of Commissioners are notified of the school district budget for No. 49. I M Rumohr clerk certifies at a meeting on August 20 1919 the estimated needs for the year including general fund expenses instruction operation plant maintenance auxiliary services and new and old building equipment totaling 336000. Tax levy authorized to cover the amount after state and county funds. Dated August 30 1919.
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