Four I W W Leaders Indicted in Sedition Case
Four leaders in the Industrial Workers of the World were secretly indicted by a federal grand jury in Tacoma Washington on charges of conspiracy to incite sedition by distributing seditious literature under the Espionage Act. Indicted are A C Grant Meged secretary W I W four locals W Randall Eddy and Gross. Trial for Randall Eddy and Gross set for January 13 with bonds of 5000 each. Grant remains at large.
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Tacoma
Wash
South Washington
Cen Ha
United, States
F. R. Conway
A. C. Grant
W.randall
Act
EB. Eddy
A. Grows
Pacific Ave
Grant
Centralia
Randall
Eddy
Gross
United States
Dail
No coal price rise planned locally say Seattle dealers
Seattle coal dealers report no increase in coal costs for local customers. They reference advisories from Ohio and government wage increases affecting miners, but expect government fixed prices to hold. Winlock Miller, state fuel administrator, says authorities have canceled orders, with no rate rise anticipated here.
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Seattle
Ohi
Winlock Miller
Rex Beach Check Victim Linked to Telegram
Rex Beach, author, is implicated in a check cashing incident. D Leedy reports a telegram from Beach stating his secretary Paul Dair has his checks and cashes them. Police describe Beach as 6 feet 2 inches, about 30, dark, and headed toward the area. officers on lookout.
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Rex Beach
D. Leedy
Beach
N. 64Th St
Paul Dair
Leedy
Dair
Carload of Sugar Scarcity Hits City Prices Soar
The city faces sugar shortages after a carload of 54 250 pounds moved through Paducah Omaha and Chicago then to Minneapolis. Dealers bought and resold the shipment four times inflating prices. City food director R J Poole is investigating suspected rolling of the sugar car.
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City
Paducah
Omaha
Chicago
Minneapolis
Brokty
R. J. Poole
Hopes Rise for Lower Living Costs in November Trade
Washington reports mixed signals on living costs as government data show meat exports declining in November. Department figures indicate a drop of 19 million dollars in combat meat exports while total meat exports fell to 61,944,690 dollars, down from 71,442,235 dollars in November.
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Washington
Department of Combat
Occultist Promises Death After Pictures Lecture
Pictures of a man before and after death will be shown at a lecture by Prentiss Tucker in the ag hall at Third Ave and Unity St Friday evening. The event is under the auspices of the Eritican Fellowship of Occultism and all are invited.
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Prentiss Tucker
Ag Hall
Third Ave
Unity St
Eritcian Fellowship of Occultism
Four Die On Christmas Eve in Local Murders
Police say Mrs. Jennie Livingston of the Weller House confessed to shooting Carlson at the Weller residence on Christmas Eve claiming self defense. Engstrom, a witness, reported hearing the shooting after Carlson spoke with Livingston and was later arrested as a witness. In a separate incident, Harry Warner and his brother Chester quarrelled leading to a stabbing. Chester was released after Harry admitted fault.
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Ington St
Jennie Livingston
Weller House
Weller At
Carlson
Frank Gladwin
Alex Engstrom
Chester
George Reynolds
Harry
Warsaw Ave
Rainier Ave
New spends Christmas with mother in jail cell
December 25 news item reports New and his mother Mrs Burger and sister Mise Clancy visiting at the county jail. Prison officials planned a full day for the trio in the visitors room as New's trial for the alleged murder of Frieda Lesser nears a resumed session.
Unmasked Bandits Rob F. J. Fisher On Christmas Eve
Two unmasked bandits robbed F. J. Fisher of 2218 North 41st Street at 7 30 on Christmas Eve. One forced him to raise his hands while the other took a gold watch and chain and seven dollars in cash. The holdup occurred at North 39th Street and Woodlawn Avenue, Fisher said.
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F. J. Fisher
North 41St
North 39Th
Woodlawn Ave
Fisher
Sixteen-Year Search Ends Brother and Sister Reunite
In Memphis a boy Clarence Chambers and girl Gladys Stroud, both believing they are siblings, have reunited after a 16 year search. Chambers, 23, now in Detroit, was adopted in Memphis. Stroud, 18, adopted in 1903 in Memphis and later at St Louis, plans to live with him in Detroit.
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Memphis
Tenn
Detroit
St. Louis
Clarence T. Chambers
Mich
Gladys Stroud
Chambers
R. H. Bruce
Clarence Chambers
Mien Stroud
Memphia
Frank Stroud
St. Louia
Mine Stroud
Stroud
Firlands Folks Liked Em All Freckles Jazz and Classical Show
At Firlands hospital a Merry Christmas show entertained fourteen performers for patients and staff. Lloyd Spencer hosted with quick wit while Monte Austin sang Freckles and Magnie Carter’s sister sang beautifully. Toys from the Christmas drive were shared. $130 remained to guide a future Firlands event.
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Firlands
Spencer
Lodge
Charley Rose
Mead Sigier
Lawrence Orth'sa
Mies Denee Snowden
Am ‘Phien Society
Mike de Caro
Monte Carter
Lloyd Spencer
Magnie Carter
Charlie Chaplin
Carlie Chaplin
Mack Sennett
the Star
Merry Christmas Company
Joe Newberger
Cliff Winkler
Impressario Spencer
Ralph Schoenfeld
Santa Claus
Senor de Caro
Mile
Denee Snowden
M. Castallucci
Oscar Steyn
Miss Carter
Star
Monte Austin
Leo Feist Company
Oner Winkler
Carpenters Win 50 Cent Daily Raise in Seattle
The Master Builders association announces a voluntary 50 cent per day raise for Seattle carpenters, effective March 1, after a two month strike aimed at $10 daily pay. The raise, to $8.00, reflects wage justice relative to electricians and plumbers, and avoids cost of living considerations.
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Penters
Master Builders’ Association
Carpenters of
Seattle
Robert W. Hoffman
Man Found Slain and Money Gone in Ogden
An unidentified 45 year old man was found murdered in a shed in Ogden Utah with a clubbed skull. Police believe robbers killed him as no money or valuables were found. He likely was a railroad employee. A letter addressed to George Lowes Green River Wye appeared in his pocket.
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Ogden
Utah
George Lowes
Green River
Wye
Railroads to return to private control March 1
President Wilson set March 1 as the date to end federal railway control. Labor leaders plan wage demands and strikes may occur before handover. Congress faces stormy sessions over Cummins and Esch bills while railroads resume private operation with existing rates and limited gains from federal control.
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Congress
Cummins
Mack
Hoth
Con Arenas
Congress Iteels
Con Kren
Railroad Administration
KR. Shirley
Railroad Finance
Railroad Executives Welcome Return to Private Control
Chicago December 25 railroad executives hailed the date for returning railroads to private control. The president’s proclamation would enable road financing and raise rates, with shippers willing to pay to avoid delays. Hale Holden urged a billion dollars yearly for five years to restore old standards. R H W Alshton agreed with Holden as a first financing step.
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Hines
Express
American Railway Express
Railroad
Palmer
Polk
Chicago
Hale Holden
Western Roads
American Roads
R. H W. Alshton
Northwestern Roads
Holden
Christmas Dinner Thefts Hit Local Homes
Burglars stole fifteen chickens from W. W. Cathey at 57 W. Etruria, hares from Mrs. A. Duclos at 1025 Shelton and Mrs. Fred Chase at 1017 Shelton, plus sugar butter and other viands from W. P. Cavan’s store at 45th and N Stoneway. The thefts were reported to police.
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W. W. Cathey
W. Etruria
A. Duclos
Shelton St
Fred Chase
Shelton
W. P. Cavan
45Th Et. N
Stoneway
Congressman Watson of Virginia Dies in Washington
Congressman W. A. Watson of Virginia is dead in Washington, D C, the capitol announced on December 26. The brief notice confirms the death of the long time U S representative, leaving a vacancy in the state's delegation to Congress.
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Washington
W. A. Watson
Virginia
Thousands Join in Carol and Community Christmas Tree Celebration Here
Seattle hosts a citywide Christmas observance as thousands carol through downtown and community centers. Crowds gather at lit Christmas trees and scenes, with police band, school groups, and festive tableaux. Santa visits Mother Ryther home gifting toys to 52 children. Rotary club funds aid Christmas boxes.
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Seattle
Third Ave
Jefferson St
Seventh Ave
Terracest
Claude Madden
Old Court House
Queen Anne High School
University
Wallingford-Fremont
Ballard
Mount Baker Park
Bryant
Yesler
Mother Ryther
Crawford KB
White
Santa Claus
Santa Crawford
Chad Ballard
Navy Secretary Daniels Christmas Message to U S Navy
Secretary of the Navy Daniels sent a Christmas greeting to naval service members. He recalled demobilization has cost many shipmates from last Christmas while praising the World War victory and wishing blessings of peace and the Prince of Peace for all sailors this holiday season.
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Tary
Daniels
United States Navy
Naval
Bride Not Sure On Wedding Day Puzzle Judge
Judge John B. Wright faced a puzzled Christmas Eve wedding as a bride hesitated when asked to take the groom. She finally answered yes with uncertainty and left with a restrained demeanor while the groom struggled to keep up.
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John B. Wright
Y.y
Christmas Mail Rush Surges Past All Records
Washington December 25. Post office workers nationwide faced a frantic push to clear unprecedented Christmas mail. Parcel post traffic rose about 25 percent from last year, breaking all previous records.
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Washington
United States
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Rey
Hugh Mitchelmore
Hans Damm
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Monte
E. L. Mohrman
J. A. Koertel
Goldwin Film Distributing Corporation
Castallacht
Dando Brothers
Carroll and
Miner
Mike
Wilson
Storm
Dee
United Press
Samuel Gompers
Realroad Administration
Carman
Second Avenue
Spring Street
Yre Che
Arman Shop
Crawford
Rotary Club
Masonic
Adolph H. Schmitz
Supply Laundry Co
Yale Ave
Star Readers
Firlands Hospital
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