Indictments Namely Ten Shipbuilders in Northwestern Frauds
Federal grand jury issues warrants for ten men tied to Grays Harbor and Sloan outfits over $54000 in allegedly unbilled extras on ships. Bail set at $5000 each for Grays Harbor defendants. $2500 each for others. A new indictment also targets Capt. John F Blain for six similar acts with Stuart Davis equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N West
Federal Grand Jury
Ing
W. A. Magee
John F. Blain
North Pacific
Ooration
H. F. Ostrander
Leary
Albert Schubach
Grays Harbor Ship Corporation
Sloan Brothers
C. N. Seaborn
Seaborn Shipyard
Tacoma
Phillip Morrison
Seaborn Company
Bruce Shorts
Battle, Hulbert & Shorts
Alaska
Grays Harbor Corporation
A. H. Hoonan
A. B. Shay
A. B. Hunt and
Montey Ward
The
Harbor Corporation
Sloan Outfit
Grays Harbor
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Stuart ‘Davis & Equipment Company
Opinion Column Casts Doubt on Arts Promoters and Heifetz
Dana Sleeth writes as a plebeian observer, sharing personal views on concerts, promoters, and star appearances. He critiques local managers who chase three-dollar attractions, contrasts East and West arts scenes, and praises genuine orchestral music while acknowledging Heifetz's genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
New York
West
Mr. Heifetz
Gun Incident Spurs Massacre Trial Details
Doris Williamson describes the night her son Henry Williamson was shot by policeman J J Rush during a burglary at Western Gear Works. Henry remains in hospital as authorities link a revolver to a stolen gun case, while courtroom testimony centers on gun ownership and the Centralia murder proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Williamson
Henry Williamson
J. J. Rush
Western Gear Works
Ninth Ave
Jackson Jr
Hrim
Henry
City Hospital
S. Berwanger
West
James Sr
Berwanger
Clem J. Randall
Kush
Gear Works
Evelyn
Billy
Mrs. Williamson
Claudia Green
Jailed Five Days for Begging Cake
A. Spence was arrested for begging a piece of cake from a truck driver on the waterfront. In police court Tuesday his honor told him he would be able to return after five days in jail to his native Che ney Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Spence
Cheney
Wash
Too Cold Outside Ed Goes to Jail
Ed Payne, a colored man, who had tried to break into jail all winter, finally achieved his goal Tuesday morning. Acting Police Judge Philip Tworoger asked what the matter was, and the court replied, I’ll gratify your wishes with 63 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Payne
Philip Tworoger
Flu Cases Fall In City And County
A steady decline in influenza cases was reported to health commissioners on Tuesday. With the epidemic in its second week, the death rate remains low and officials warn residents to guard against even mild colds. No deaths were reported up to noon Tuesday. City cases totaled 69 since Monday afternoon and county cases reached 39 for the half day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read
George H. T. Sparling
Seattle
King County
Shopmen Delegates Headed to Washington for Wage Talks
Detroit February 10 United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railroad Shop Laborers delegates travel to Washington for a final effort to resolve the wage dispute. A strike call set for February 17 was issued yesterday by grand president Allen and Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ed Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Washington
Allen & Barker
Former Crown Prince Offers Self for Trial Instead of 900 Germans
Washington on February 10 1920 President Wilson received a cable from Frederick William the exiled former crown prince of Germany. He offers to take the place of 900 Germans demanded by the allies arguing violence would fuel hatred and revenge. He signs from Weiringen Island February 9 1920.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Crown Prince
Germany
Weiringen
Holland
Frederick William
White House
United States of North America
Europe
Weiringen Island
Kansas Shopmen Face Prosecution Under Union Strike
Topeka Kansas Gov Henry J Allen announced that maintenance of way workers and shop men on Kansas railroads who strike per union orders will be prosecuted. The Kansas industrial court law allows up to two years in prison and fines up to 5000 dollars for union officers and workers who strike in violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Henry J. Allen
Kansas Industrial Court
Hines
Bolsheviks Capture Odessa After Street Fights
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports Bolsheviks capture Odessa after fierce street fighting. It says one British and one French cruiser bombarded the city, while winds in the area were fair with moderates north Easterly conditions tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Odessa
Moscow
Laundry theft at Mrs Webb’s Seventh Avenue home
A laundry bag with sheets pillow slips and other items was stolen Monday from the back porch of Mrs E J Webb 2110 Seventh Ave. Police urged residents to secure utility areas and report suspicious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Webb
Seventh Ave
Man Arrested After Bundle Contained Gun in Georgetown
Police arrested James Benson Monday night in Georgetown after a bundled item raised suspicion. The bundle included a gun a pass key a stocking cap and overalls. He remained in custody Tuesday for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benson
Georgetown
Doubtless Police Suspect Burglars After Missing Jewelry
A jewel valued at 300 dollars disappeared overnight from John Mungall of 1918 Victoria avenue. Police believe burglars are responsible. The investigation continues with officers reviewing entry and search records.
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John Mungall
Victoria Ave
Pedestrian Struck by Auto in Ravensdale Incident
Charles Ledonz, address unknown, was knocked down but not seriously injured when an auto driven by Frank Jelench of Ravensdale struck him at Sixth Ave and Jackson St on Monday. Jelench said he tried to dodge but Ledonz kept jumping back in front of the car.
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Charles Ledonz
Frank Jelench
Ravensdale
Sixth Ave
Jackson St
Jelench
Ledonz
Pedestrians Hit by Autos 163 This Year
A boy playing in the street with his dog was bumped on the nose by Dr. W. G. Shannon’s auto driven by William Walker of the Ethelton hotel at East Lake Ave and Palmer St on Monday afternoon. An unidentified Japanese pedestrian collided with Yeaton’s car at Eighth Ave South and Jackson St Tuesday morning, cutting his eyebrow. Yeaton lives at 1605 87th Ave and could not provide the name.
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W. G. Shannon
William Walker
Ethelton Hotel
Eastlake ‘Ave
Palmer St
Yeaton
Eighth Ave. S
Jackson St
87Th Ave
2 000 000 Rail Men May Strike
Washington February 10 Leaders of 2 000 000 organized railway workers planned talks with Rail Director Hines to seek a wage increase of 2 000,000 dollars totaling 1 000,000 a year. They warned they would strike if not satisfied and pressed for a settlement via independent agency likely a White House mission.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press Staff Co
Washington
Hines
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Men
Althé
Wilson
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Ostrander
Sam Bruzzi
Stevano Mazzone
Thomas P. Butler
Benjamin Ordell
Warings
C. F
R. E. Baldwin
G. R. Powe
W. H. Edwards
A. L. Leander
L. A
F. Wallace
J. M. Evans
C. D. McConahy
D. Conahy &Nd
Sophia
Dana Sleeth
Helfersz
Holy of Holies
Heifetz
Symphony Orchestra
Eugene Barnett
Grimm
Avalon
E. J. Lindley
Centralia
C. D. Cunningham
Lindley
Vanderveer
Hughes
Wesley Everest
T.A. Simard
N. W. W. Hall
James McInerney
Simard
Mike Sheehan
Ray Becker
Thomas Morgen
Cunningham
Sister
Willie
Union
Desmands
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