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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
8
Prosecutor Lundin arrests inspector Powers amid graft inquiry. Three marked bills found in Powers pocket prompt questions about Wardall who supposedly handed over funds. Mayor Gill defends Powers and pledges presumption of innocence while eight months of investigation lead to direct informations plan.
Chief Beckingham voiced confidence in Inspector Powers despite charges filed by Prosecutor Landin. He said Powers never took bribe money and would not admit guilt without a jury verdict. He recounted encounters with a Wardall and a furniture dealer linked to a social club probe.
Mike Powers, Seattle police chief with 24 years service, denies taking a $10 bribe on Feb. 9 as charged by Prosecutor Lundin. He recalls being at work briefly for his ill son, says he found marked money on his desk after Wardall’s visit, and asserts he did not see anyone leave the money or know Wardall well.
January 7 1915 the State Medical Board revoked Dr J Eugene Jordan’s license over an advertisement claimed false The Superior Court judge ruled the ad not grossly untrue nor morally turpitudinous and granted restitution of the license Evidence showed cured patients and credible witnesses supporting his claims He is housed at the Mutual Life Building First and Yesler Seattle Washington
A testimonial from Co. BL Boyd of Seattle dated November 1 1914 credits Dr J Eugene Jordan with curing tuberculosis without surgery after doctors offered 500 for removal. The notice lists cures for asthma anemia various ailments and praises frequent demonstrations and a free consultation at 619 Fleet Avenue Seattle with hours noted.
Haig's troops tighten the ring on Bapaume as German retreat slows and British forces press forward. Mud and barbed wire hinder movement across the flooded fields while patrols probe ahead for the German line.
The Eastern Forwarding Co of Baltimore, agents for the German undersea line, has dissolved. The move follows the Wille had charter and changes that hinted at the end of the service, making a return of the Deutschland unlikely.
Patrick Moore a Commo dore Perry survivor who sailed to Japan in 1853 died yesterday in the county hospital He would have been 91 next St Patrick's Day Moore served in the United States navy from 1852 to 1856 and carried his certificate at death.
London editorials unite in stating the Laconia sinking demands drastic U S action beyond armed neutrality. Vienna dispatches hint at Austro Hungarian support for Germany and possible U S break with Austria. Berlin reports say American prisoners on Yarrowdale remain held under quarantine pretext. Corunna dispatch warns of danger to former ambassador Gerard.
An advertisement urges readers to use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to restore appetite and enjoy meals. It claims past childhood digestion was strong due to plentiful stomach juices and suggests taking tablets before and after meals. A 50 cent box is offered via druggist or mail order.
The waterfront is served by four switching agencies with each railway levying its own rates. Northern Pacific shows thirteen zones with per car charges from 1.50 to 12.00 or higher. Great Northern 7.50 and up, Milwaukee 3.00 and up, Oregon Washington 3.00 and up. Double switching can push total costs to 10.00 15.00 per car plus delays. For example a Seattle Hardware Co car destined to Ford Motor Co on NP may incur 7.50 from Great Northern and 4.50 from NP totaling 12.00.
The son Austin Hoy, brother of Elizabeth Hoy and Mary Hoy, who died in the Laconia torpedoing, cable-delivered to President Wilson urging U S retaliation and self-respect. He offers to serve and seeks action against the assassins. An air raid over Brebach, Germany, is also reported with at least one hostile plane destroyed.
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