Tainted money debate in city council over donations
Councilman Bolton rails against private donations to law enforcement noting a $1000 gift from Logan Billingsley allegedly routed through Dr M A Matthews to Sergt Putnam. The council seeks a full accounting and possible reimbursement of funds, arguing such contributions undermine discipline and trust in public officials.
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Bolton
Billingsley-Gerald
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Denee
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Wilson to Tell Nation Conflict Is Already Begun
Washington April 2 The United States is at war President Wilson will announce at 8 o'clock tonight in a night address to Congress The session will feature Champ Clark presiding after a controversial speaker vote and a dramatic line up of party factions as the House prepares to organize amid crisis and unity rhetoric.
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Congress
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Missouri
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Rep
Schall
Clark
Repreomas D. Schall
Mann
Minnesota
Greene
Massachusetts
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Wookabia
Lenroot
Chaplain Couden
March license totals show 302 issued in county
The report states 302 licenses were processed in March with a total of 18 962 automobile licenses and 648 motorcycle licenses issued. Vehicle tax revenue for the county reached 76 922 dollars.
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D. Cupid
Easter Requirements in Northwest Furn. Offerings
Fragmented OCR notes mention Easter requirements and advertisements for furniture offerings. Names and page references appear garbled but imply a focus on holiday procurement and local shops.
Tracy Jury to Visit Everett
Tracy defense contends Everett Commercial Club interests caused the clash on November 5 at the dock that left deputies dead or wounded. Attorney Fred M. Moore argues the aggressor was Sheriff McRae and his deputies, not Thos. M. Tracy, as the trial for Beard’s murder continues.
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Everett Commercial Club
Everett
Fred M. Moore
Thos. M. Tracy
Jefferson Beard
McRae
Moore
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1200 of State's Finest at American Lake
Cosgrove April 2 1200 olive drab clad militiamen from Washington's National Guard First Regiment swarm the American Lake prairie. Trains delivered troops, fires burn, and drill and mock war games begin as Captain Harold Coburn prepares to federalize the force. The guard signal corps will expand into a battalion of 170 men and eight officers per adjutant general orders.
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American Lake Prairie
Wasington
National Guard ‘Fantry
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Uder
Goernment
Uni
Harol Coburn
Theegular Army
Washington
National Guard Siginal Corp
Bordeyuty
Adjt
Maurice, Thompson
Administration calls for a defensive war
The article reports a pending resolution in Washington dated April 2 calling for the United States to declare state belligerency against Germany and authorize the president to mobilize all resources to wage war until victory. It notes Congressman Floo is to introduce the measure once the House organizes.
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United States
Germany
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House Foreign Committee
House
Senate
United States OF America
Congress
Charlie Wood Gets Him A Job In County Purchases
Charles B Wood is named county purchasing agent at 2400 a year. He lacks expertise in supply costs yet will oversee county buys with bids required only above 100 dollars. He is allied with Lucille McGuire, recently appointed as confidential agent at 150 a month. Alaska legislature unanimously supports coast defense improvements to protect harbors.
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Charles B. Wood
Charlie
Carlie
Wood
Man
Secretary of State
Luccille McGuire
McGuire
Alaska
President Wilson's historic address to Congress
The Star reports President Wilson will deliver a historic address to Congress at 8 o clock tonight, 5 o clock Seattle time, with the extra edition issued between 5 and 6 o'clock containing a complete account of the proceedings.
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Congress
Germany
Seattle
The
Star
Seattle Urged to Display National Colors This Week
Public call urges Seattle residents and offices to fly Stars and Stripes in windows and at school flagstaffs to show support for national leaders during a crisis. Victory signals and patriotic songs accompany the appeal as a show of unity and liberty.
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Seattle
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