Supreme Court Scandal Bared by The Star Reporter
The Star reports a Washington scandal involving Justice Root and Judge Gordon tied to Great Northern Railroad matters. Allegations claim Gordon offered Root campaign funds and altered a supreme court opinion with approval from St. Paul authorities. Root denies taking pay, while Gordon’s lawyers possess letters suggesting impropriety. The Star credits its investigation and presents new details as the first state paper to publish on the case.
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Gordon
Great Northern
Supreme Court
Justice Root
Legal Department of the Great Whern
St. Paul
Olympia
Root
Supreme Justice
Star
Kenneth C. Beaton
The
Red Skein
Spokane
Washington
Spokane Probe Deepens as Bar Exam Nears
Spokane witnesses including L. Gilman and J. Lavin appear before the State Bar commission amid sealed proceedings. Rumors of letters between Judge Gordon and Justice Root surface, with claims of a $100,000 railroad case shortage and possible retaliation if prosecuted.
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Star
Spokane
Wash
L. ©. Gilman
Geattie
G. N
Gordon
State Bar Commission
J. J. Lavin
Gliman
Frank Post
C. P
Nuzum
Jucge Gordon
Great Northern
St. Paul
Justice Root
J. J. Hill
Great Northé
Rumors of Washington Supreme Court scandal surface in Spokane
A Spokane reader details a Washington State Bar investigation into Milo A. Root after his resignation from the supreme bench. The letter lists Judge M. J. Gordon and Great Northern Railway ties as involved, cites alleged improper payments and document use, and describes campaign money and missing funds.
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Wash
State Bar Association
Milo A. Root
Supreme Bench of
State
Root
M. J. Gordon
Tacoma
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Great Northern Railway
Gordon
Seattle
Supreme Bench
E. B. Palmer
Palmer
Murder Plot Aims Atwood During Emptied House Sale
A stranger lured Atwood to a staged sale in a residence on the northeast last night, shot him six times as he entered through portieres, then fled. Atwood survived, chased by neighbors and police, who question relatives and an alibi witness as detectives pursue motives and identity.
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Lonely House
Atwood
iGlobe Art Company
Muraf
Mahaeed
Scatcherd
Atwoodle
Irs
Strang
Ranger
Connees
Seathherd
Chicago
Tennant
Night District Realignment Sparks Migration Of Red Light Workers
A citywide shift of a restricted red light district prompted a midnight move as hundreds of women evacuate the King St area by hack, auto and on foot. Officials propose a new location south of Yester Way and west of First Ave No. 8, with alley entrances to reduce glare while critics warn of long leases and south-end opposition. Meanwhile police chief William J. Bigay drowns after a bay crossing amid a clash of prosecutions and internal charges. His estranged wife questions mental strain and possible accidental death for the longtime officer.
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Auton
Miller
Yester Way
First Ny. 8
Yesker Way
King St
Pitst Av. 8
Yesterway
A. D. Cutler
Murphy
Biggy
W. J. Bigegy
Mir. Riggy
Mriggy
Wigey
Clearinghouse Totals and Balances Reported for Cities
The document lists daily clearings and balances for several cities including Tacoma with 802,427.00 in clearings and 34,884.00 in balances and another entry showing 1,270,772.00 in clearings and 84,096.00 in balances. Figures are present tense and appear as a financial ledger excerpt.
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Tacoma
Aes UC Eee
Newberry Installed as Secretary of the Navy in Washington
Detroit leader Truman H. Newberry was sworn in as secretary of the navy succeeding Victor H. Metcalf. He had been assistant secretary and joined the cabinet meeting shortly after taking the post. Herbert L. Satterlee of New York was named assistant secretary of the navy.
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United Press
Washington
Dec
Truman H. Newberry
Detroit
Navy Today
Victor H. Metcalf
Newberry
Herbert L. Satterlee
New York
Water Shut Off In Fort Lawton District Mains
Water will be shut off in the high service mains in the Fort Lawton district west of 20th a. W. from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. tomorrow December 2 due to maintenance work at the supply system.
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Fort Lawton
20Th A. W
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