Indict 11 In Probe Of Army Clothing Case
Eleven men tied to the Army uniform cloth program were indicted on fraud charges. The defendants include Louis Davidson Abraham Pursch Jacob Weinstein Hy man Horwits Leon Levine Irving Weinstein Benj Horwits Barneyiets Ira L Janowsky Barnet Nob Jaeon and Morris Alewits. They allegedly falsified records to steal and sell government supplied cloth. Janowsky, a Treasury Department employee, appeared in federal court with the others, pleaded not guilty, and are held on bail.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Louis Davidson
Abraham Pursch
Jacob Weinstein
Hyman Horwits
Leon Levine
Irving Weinstein
Benj. Horwits
Barney ‘Iets
Ira L. Janowsky
Barnet Nob- Jaeon
Morris Alewits
Graft Allegations Surface in Federal Reserve Inquiry
Washington February 21. Chairman Carter of the House Banking and Currency Committee said graft runs high among and against directors of the federal system. The remark came during discussion of an amendment to the Federal Reserve Act introduced by the department.
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Washington
Federal
Carter
House Banking and Car Committee
Department
Sanitarium promotes free book to end tobacco habit
Elders Sanitarium in St Joseph Missouri offers a free guide claiming the tobacco habit can be banished in five days at home. The pamphlet appeals to long time users including those who have chewed smoked or snuffed, promising health improvements and long term success.
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Sanitarium
Elders Sanitarium
St. Joseph
Gezece
Socialist Demands May Shape Czernin Speech
Washington reports say Austrian socialists pressed for consideration of Wilson's peace plan in the Austrian parliament. Diplomats see this as a sign that Wilson's statements are affecting Austria and widening the gap with Germany, though the socialists' actual power remains uncertain. General war weariness and displeasure with a new Russian drive fuel the push.
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Washington
Count Czernin
Wilson
United Proms
Hague
Austria
Germany
Russia
Hope to Pass Railway Control Bill Quickly
United Press reports a major railroad control bill nearing final passage as senators vote on amendments. The Senate aims for a final vote tonight, while the House plans closing debate and a five minute rule for quick passage. Conference talks between Senate and House should finish in a few days with President Wilson expected to sign soon.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Con fTeas
Senate
House
Wilson
Pass Resolutions for Release of Mooney
Central Labor Council adopted resolutions at its weekly meeting calling for the release of Tom Mooney and others convicted with him.
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Mooney
Tom Mooney
Central Labor Council
Labor Wages Drafted Mechanics In Shipyards
The Central Labor Council passes resolutions at its weekly meeting calling for recalling mechanics drafted for military service and placing them on shipbuilding jobs. The move aims to keep labor in critical yard work and support wartime production.
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Central Labor Council
Price board access urged by agricultural interests
The Central Labor Council calls for agricultural interests to have a place on price fixing boards. The Supreme assembly of the Knights of Columbus will host a Washington's birthday event at Camp Lewis Friday with Gov. Lister among the speakers. Delegations from Seattle will attend.
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Central Labor Council
Supreme Assembly
Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Camp Lewis
Lister
Seattle
Glycerine Mixture Promises Quick Appendicitis Relief
An advertisement touts Adlerika glycerine mixture with buckthorn bark claiming one spoonful flushes the bowel and relieves sour stomach gas and constipation while preventing appendicitis. Cited retailers Bartell Drug Company and Swift Drug Company advertise the product.
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Seattle
Adlerika
Bartell Drug Company
Swift Drug Company
Governor’s reply urges early capitol building project
Governor Lister’s secretary defends a 1917 act approving a new state capitol, noting crowded Olympia quarters and a special levy funds raised for construction. The letter argues funds cannot be diverted and that building work would employ nonwar-restricted trades, countering criticisms of wartime spending.
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Olympia
Gov. Lister
Washington
Capitol
German diplomats confused as Russia quits Brest Litovsk talks
At Brest Litovsk the Russian side ended the peace talks after Trotsky read a breakoff declaration. Trotsky warned negotiations were over and the central Powers pressed for terms while German and Austrian officials appeared stunned. The Russians departed without handshakes.
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Trotsky
Kuehlimann
Gen. Hoffman
Kuehlmann
Hoffman
Austria
Germany
Central Powers
Look and Feel Clean Fresh Each Day Inside Bath Ritual
A health note extols starting mornings with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice eliminates sour fermentations gases and toxins improves appetite and overall well being for healthy and ill alike.
Butte Labor Trouble Grows as Union Demands Stand
Butte's labor tension escalates as the Metal Trades council sends a committee to Anaconda Mining Co to demand dismissal or fines for union members who remained at the mine during last summer's strike. The Machinists' union backed the move, while Anaconda has refused to fire or fine the workers.
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Butte
Metal Trades Council
Anaconda Mining Co
Blacksmitha
Sheet Metal Workers
Machinists’ Union
Anaconda Company
Caterers Rename Dish to American Fried Potatoes in Seattle
The Seattle Caterers Association ends the use of the term German fried potatoes and adopts American fried potatoes in an effort to avoid ethnic labeling. The move shifts a common menu item toward a regionally neutral name, reflecting sensitivity to cultural associations.
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Seattle
Caterers’ Association
Allen's Foot-Balls Promoted for Soldier Comfort
The ad echoes Napoleon on footsore troops and urges soldiers in training camps and garrisons to use Allen's Foot-Balls antiseptic powder. It promises refreshed feet and healing of blisters with daily use, selling the product through Plattenburg Camp Manual at 250.-.
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Allen
Shell Interruption at Soldier Funeral in France
In an American cemetery behind the lines in France, a German 165 shell burst near a burial party during a funeral for 24 American fallen. The blast caused debris to strike a stone wall. services ended after the prayer. Heavy artillery and air activity continued in the sector, with German planes driven back.
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France
Auction of Bloch's Cafe Furniture After Raid
After a Tuesday night dry squad raid at Orpheum cafe 116 Columbia Street, furniture from Bloch's Cafe will be sold to second hand dealers. Proprietor William Bloch faces trial at month end on liquor possession charges. Bloch previously ran Germania cafe.
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Orpheum Cafe
Columbia St
Dry Squad
William Bloch
Bloch
Germania Cafe
Labor unity urged to back U S war effort
Tom Barker of the Metal Trades council in Los Angeles told the Central Labor Council that organized labor should give its fullest support to the government during the war for both patriotic and practical reasons. He spoke as a representative of Secretary of Labor Wilson.
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Central Labor Council
Tom Barker
Metal Trades Council of
Los Angeles
Wilson
Army slips fail to bring relief to home folks
Camp Lewis Tacoma Feb 71. government slow to pay allotments soldiers send memorandums showing unpaid amounts. slips prove worthless as credit aid in many cities with storekeepers doubting proof and multiple use. lawyers consider advising wives to offer memos as collateral or obtain storekeeper endorsement for credit.
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Licwis
Tacoma
Judge Advocate
Montana Solons Hear Case Against Jurist
Helena Montana February 21 special session of the legislature acts as a tribunal of justice to hear impeachment charges against District Judge Crumm. Adjourning of the session is delayed as affidavits alleging sedition are introduced and witnesses are summoned. The house sits as a jury to hear evidence for and against Crumm.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Tribunal of Justice
Crumm
Repton critic fined under defense act in verminlies article
London Feb 21 Col Repington a Morning Post military critic was fined 500 dollars and costs for writing an article criticizing the Verminlies inter allied conference. H A Gwine editor of the Post received the same penalty.
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London
Col Repington
Morning Post
Today
H. A. Gwine
The
Post
Cascarets Promote Gentle Liver and Bowels Cleansing
Take one or two Cascarets tonight for a gentle cleansing and a clear head next day. Wake up feeling grand with regulated stomach and active bowels. Get a box at any drug store and feel fit for work or play without gripe or aftereffects. Mothers may give Cascarets to ill or feverish children for thorough relief.
End of War Depends on Unity Says Civic Leaders
Col Howard A. Hanson told a Lincoln High gathering that loyalty and a united effort are crucial to winning the war. Judge C. E. Claypool urged a single national mindset at a Queen Anne High meeting called by the patriotic council of defense.
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Uncle Sam
Howard A. Hanson
Division 3
Patriotic Council of Defense
Lincoln High School
C. E. Claypool
Division 4
Queen Anne High School
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement urges readers to have their watches repaired at Haynes with a prompt service promise and a note about the Next Liberty theatre location or event.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Foreign trade growth fueled by war boosts US exports
The war greatly expanded United States foreign trade with Europe fourfold since 1910 and Asia, South America, Oceania and Africa near doubling. Local merchants pursue shares of export business as the Foreign Department of the First National Bank aids in financing exports and imports.
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Europe
South America
Asia
Oceania
Africa
Foreign Department
The
First National Bank
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