Bergdoll case probes urge action against officers
Washington August 14 1920 special committee report urges punishment for several officers tied to Grover Cleveland Bergdoll draft dodger case. Findings condemn War Department handling prior to Bergdoll escape May 1920 proposing debarment for Samuel Ansell Maj Bruce Campbell and other officials while commending alien property custodian for seizing Bergdoll assets and noting Bergdoll's later writings from Germany.
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Washington
Grover Cleve
Phig
House
War Department
Bergdoll
Samuel T. Ansell
Maj
Bruce Campbell
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Patrolman Injured After Fall in Staircase Incident
Patrolman J. D. Peterson of 2806 Washington Street fell about ten feet down his cellar stairs on Wednesday night. He struck his face on a crack, received several stitches for scalp injuries, and was knocked unconscious before being treated at the city hospital. He regained consciousness and walked to the hospital.
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J. D. Peterson
Washington Sr
City Hospital
Peterson
Engle Descendents Plan Reunion Near New Brighton
F. D. Engle of 923 29th Ave. 8 has received an invitation to join a reunion of descendants of George and Amy Engle, pioneers of Industry, near New Brighton, Pennsylvania. The gathering will be held in Industry.
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F. D. Engle
29Th Ave
George
Amy Engle
Pioneers of
Industry
New Brighton
Bergdoll Writes From German Prison Exposing Swindle
Intercepted letter from Charles Bergdoll at Eberbach Germany claims several conspirators in his case should be exposed. He discusses writing a book to reveal the alleged scheme and says Americans will see the truth and be laughing at them.
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Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Araftega
Bergdol
Eberbach
Germany
Fist Fighter Held for Manslaughter
Wilard Black faced manslaughter charges after prosecutors alleged he struck A. G. Croix during a July 25 1921 brawl. Both men were reportedly intoxicated and Black is held in the county jail.
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Wilard Black
Malcolm Douglas
Black
A. G. &J. Croix
St. Croix
Legion Dance to Aid Unemployed at Armory
The American Legion will raise funds at a Saturday night dance in the armory. Preparations are underway for 2,000 couples. The employment bureau’s continuance hinges on the event, says George Salzman, chairman.
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Employment Bureau of the American Legion
George Salzman
Premier backs British Navy in unity with allies
London reports Lloyd George declaring the empire must maintain a naval force equal to any nation. He urged pacific policy in accord with the United States and said alliance with Japan could foster understanding with Japan and America, promising world peace through Pacific terms and disarmament talks.
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London
Pacific
Lloyd George
United States
Japan
America
Grasshoppers plague Russia devastates crops in Samar Saratoff
In Paris Aug 18 reports to the Red Cross say a plague of grasshoppers numbering in the billions darkens the sky and wipes out crops in the Samar and Saratoff districts. Dr Georges Lodygensky reports five billion pounds of food are needed as villages are abandoned and unburied stragglers are found along roads.
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Paris
Russia
Samar
Saratoff
Georges Lodygensky
Russian
Red Cross
Kansas Sunflower Club Picnic Set in Woodland Park
The Kanes Sunflower club of Seattle will hold its annual picnic on Saturday August 20 at Woodland Park. All former Kansans are invited for music and new stunts as part of a push for complete friendship for America.
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Kanes Sunflower Club
Seattle
Woodland Park
Mrs Max West Advises on Care of Healthy Children
Mrs Max West, a children's bureau expert and mother of five, answers Northwest mothers on child welfare. She declines medical advice, offers feeding guidance for healthy infants, and invites questions by stamped envelopes. column to run twice weekly with new letters.
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Mrs
Max West
Max W. Castes
Stolen Clothes Put in Bonfire
Police allege F. M. Harris attempted to destroy stolen clothing by burning it to hinder arrest. Harris, 38, a street car motor man, is in jail for further investigation while linked suspects P. Brydges and W. A. Boges were earlier arrested on room prowling charges and reportedly implicated Harris in thefts. Harris reportedly went to a different room when summoned to police HQ, where detectives found him lighting the clothing pile in his back yard.
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F. M. Harris
Harris
P. Brydges
W. A. Boges
Harria
Woodruff Injured in Car Overturn While Avoiding Boy
C. W. Woodruff superintendent of Florence Upstairs Stores was seriously hurt when his car overturned on the road to Edmonds. He tried to steer clear of a bicyclist crossing the road and the vehicle turned upside down.
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C. W. Woodruff
Florence
Edmonds
Woodruff
Northern Life Opens Portland General Offices
D B Morran president of Northern Life Insurance Co of Seattle announces the firm has opened general offices in Portland Oregon extending its regional presence. The Portland office signifies expansion for the Seattle based company and serves local clients with insurance services.
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Northern Life
Portland
D. B. Morran
The
Northern Life Insurance Co
Seattle
Ore
California Girl Tennis Champion
Forest Hills New York August 18 Miss Helen Wills a 15 year old California girl won the women's junior tennis championship defeating Miss Virginia Carpenter of Philadelphia 6 3 6 3 in the afternoon match
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Helen Wills
California
Virginia Carpenter
Philadelphia
Chief wounded by prisoner in Eau Claire jailbreak incident
Acting Chief of Police Capt. George Wold was seriously wounded in the forearm when shot by his captured prisoner Edward R. Allen, alias Ed Smith, alias Joe James. The suspect, part of a four-prisoner escape from Snohomish county jail in Everett May 21, was tripped by a passing sheriff and then captured after an arrest for breaking jail.
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Eau Claire
Wis
George Wold
Edward R. Allen
Ed Smith
Joe James
Everett
Wash
Allen
Snohomish County
Index
Millionaire Club to Start Registration for Unemployed Aid
Manager M G Johanson will begin registration for the Millionaire club at 98 West Main Street on September 1 to organize meals for the unemployed. Representatives from firms clubs and individuals aiding the effort will meet August 29 at 8 p m at the club to coordinate cooperation.
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W. Main St
M. G. Johanson
Mahoney Examiner Witness in Nome
Dr. A P Calhoun an alienist who found James E Mahoney sound of mind left on the Victoria for Nome to be the government expert in the United States versus McGuire murder case The defendant also faces first degree murder charges and plans an insanity defense
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A. P. Calhoun
James E. Mahoney
Victoria
Nome
United States
van McGuire
Mahoney
State awards auto tire contracts to multiple firms
State officials awarded contracts for motor care and tires to Firestone Tire & Rubber, Fisk Rubber, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, California Henry Rubber, Schmidt Rubber, B F Goodrich Rubber, United States Rubber, Tacoma Tire, Kelly Tire, Olympia Hardware, and Olympia Auto Supply. Almon H. Fuller, former dean of UW engineering, spoke at the alumni banquet. he is now dean at Jews state college.
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Olympia
Statencials
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Fisk Rubber Company
Goolyear Tire & Rubber Company
California
Henry 8. Schmidt Pany
Seattle
B. F. Goodrich Her Company
Rubber Pany
United
Sta Rubberpany
Tacoma Tire Company
Tacoma
Kelly Tire Company
Olympia Hardware Company
Olympia Auto Supply Company
Almon H. Fuller
College of Engineering
University of Washington
Masonic Club
Professor Fuller
Jews State College
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