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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
1
The House Committee advances a measure to arm U.S. ships and provide guns and gunners to defend against unlawful attack at sea. Four lawmakers oppose portions of the report including Shackleford Huddleston Cooper and Porter with Thompson filing a minority report.
A fragmented chorus outlines disagreement on road bonds among Dale Phelps and Calhoun. Dale supports bonds while Phelps and Calhoun oppose with derisive refrains, then Calhoun and Dale trade lines while palling with a mock coalition.
The city voices outrage at police corruption. Officials note past scandals like Wappenstein and Hazelett as warnings and demand harsh penalties, calling for harsh punishment and removal to the penitentiary for grafting officers.
Wartime scene erupts at Van Siclen apartments as janitor Hanson and wife clash with Dalton household over water shutoff. Hanson arrested on third degree assault claim. bond set at 100 dollars as pipes are repaired and tensions ease.
The Star urges readers to read daily advertisements for up to date spring styles and prices. It touts accurate illustrations and the best offerings from Seattle's top stores. Over 60,000 copies are circulated daily.
In a public address C Allen Dale extols the need for direct city representation for the Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Company urging a councilman to speak for the utility with municipal authority and oversight.
Police Inspector Mike Powers was suspended after his arrest on bribery charges carried by deputy sheriffs in his own office. Prosecutor Lundin aims to expose a long standing graft system in the force as readers are told the case is the first step in a broader probe.
The man who allegedly left bribe money in Inspector Powers' office is unnamed by Lamadin. The Wardell referenced by Powers may be a private detective Wardell who has claimed to expose police graft but whose stories often prove fictional.
Sherman Billingsley youngest of four brothers travels from Oklahoma City to act as a government witness in federal indictments of Logan Fred Ora and city officials. Prosecutors celebrate Powers arrest and brace for late witness action as grand jury readiness is kept in case trials begin.
Yandell, after nearly 12 years as executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, will not seek re election. Roy Bradley was named acting secretary. The move follows a suggestion for harmony as the consolidated Chamber and Commercial Club forms next week with annual officer elections.
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