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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

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Wall Street probe hinges on hearsay claims in session

In Washington Rep. Wood cites alleged whispers linking Tumulty Otto Kahn Loeb & Co. and Warburg to a Wall Street leak. He admits no solid facts and presses for executive-session disclosure as officials and brokers face questions over how a note influenced stock markets.

Washington New York Wall St Rep. Wood Indiana Wood Tumulty Otto of Kahn Capitol R Efort la Fayette Oshkosh Wis F. A. Connolly Co Mr. Bolling Wilson Barney Barney Baruch Biltmore Hotel Otto Kahn Iam Chipperfield

Tumulty demands apology from Wood over remarks

Secretary to the President Jos. P. Tumulty denounces Representative Wood for naming him before the house committee. He says Wood should publicly apologize for referencing Tumulty based on hearsay and rumor. Tumulty offers to appear before the committee willingly without a subpoena.

Washington Wood House Committee Jos. P. Tmulty Tumulty Pemce the Biltmore

Local Advertisements Fragmentary Readout

Fragmented ad snippet shows furniture and market names, dates, and shops. Mentions Westlake Market and Patterson area vendors with unclear spellings. OCR limits prevent full itemization but signals a shopping page with promotional pricing and listings.

Mayor Denies Graft Ties in Billingsley Bootlegging Case

The article details accusations that Hunt and the Jesse Moore-Hunt company conspired with Margett and Billingsley to ship liquor illegally into the state. Mayor claims rumors are unfounded and defends the “clean slate” deal that ended prosecutions against the Billingsleys after they agreed to quit bootlegging. He cites seized shipments, railroad threats, and statements by Chief Beckingham and Deputy Prosecutor Helsell while noting Billingsley’s one 30 day jail sentence outcome.

Billingsleys Billingsley Putnam Helsell

Guardian Bank Questions New Half Dollar Appearance

Reporters ask Guardian Trust and Savings Bank staff about the new 50 cent piece. The bank will distribute 500 dollars worth of the coins Friday afternoon at First Ave and Columbia Est. The first 1,000 applicants may receive one coin in exchange for any 50 cent piece. Bank staff admit they do not know the coin’s appearance.

Guardian Trust and Savings Bank First Ave Columbia

Six year old drowns in Lake Washington tragedy

The body of six year old Julian Newreich er was found in Lake Washington by ferryman Irving Meeds at 12:30 a m Friday after he wandered from his parents home at 929 Blewett Street Thursday afternoon. He was reported missing to police at 5 p m Thursday.

Julian Newreicher Lake Wasington Irving Meeds A. J. Newreicher Blewett St Ile

Mayor Gill Seeks Special Prosecutor Over Hunt Case

Seattle mayor accuses federal officials of shielding bootlegger H. C. Hunt and hints at a feud with U S District Attorney Clay Allen. He vows to press for a special prosecutor, alleging cover up in the Hunt case and demanding explanation of evidence turned over in a beer shipment conspiracy.

Seattle Gill Logan Billingsley U. S Clay Allen Wash Ington Hamilton Lewis Lewis Gil H. C. Hunt H.C. Hunt San Francisco Jesse Moore-Hunt Company Billingsley Margett Hunt

Vessel Movements at Seattle Arrivals and Departures

Local harbor report lists arrivals including Steamship Umatilla from San Francisco at 5 20 am and Itaukushi ma Maru from Tacoma at 8 30 am January 4. Departures show Governor to San Diego via Victoria and San Francisco at 11 am and Yokohama Maru to Hongkong via ports at 10 20 am.

Seattle Umatilla San Francisco Itaukushima Maru Tacoma Motor Sa Wakena B.C Governor San Diego Victoria B. C Yokohama Maru Hongkong Porta Admiral Farragut Talthyrbius Manila Comox Japanese Porta Hokkai Maru Vladivostok el Segundo Point Wells Wilmington

League 10 Meet to Discuss Local Manufacturing Demand

The Consumers' league of Washington will hold its first meeting of the year at the Assembly Hall of the Chamber of Commerce in the Arc ice building Friday night at 7 30. The program centers on local manufacturing conditions and boosting demand for homemade goods.

Consumers’ League of Washinton Assembly Hall The Chamber of Commerce Arctice

Allen mum on Gill interview

Clay Allen, U. S. district attorney, refused to discuss Gill's statement or rumors behind the mayor's interview to The Star. He said he might speak later. He confirmed only that the 200 cases of beer turned over were ordered condemned.

Clay Allen U. S Gill Star

Denied Social Recognition Triggered Deadly Pursuit in Warren

Mazie Colbert vowed to make society pay for its refusal to accept her seven years ago in Warren, Pa. She left for Erie then Philadelphia and Philadelphia, drawing in Wen man Lewis and his wife, and the widow of a broker who died in an Atlantic City hotel. The deadly path ended with the broker's son Bernard Wesley Lewis and Mazie facing tragedy in Atlantic City.

Philadelphia Bernard Wesley Lewis Yale Pittsburg Atlantic City Lewis Mazie Colbert Bernard Lewis Miss Colbert Mack Wilson Warren Wenman Lewis Mazie Exchange Hotel Pennsylvania Kane Erie

Overland Red Novel Teaser Opens Monday in Till Star

A brief notes that the tramp poet Overland Red and his collie pal Collie face a mystery at a Moonstone ranch waterhole. A prospector lies dead and readers are invited to see if the two heroes of Harry Herbert Knibbs’ novel commit the killing as the story starts.

Moonstone Ranch Harry Herbert Knibbs

Senators Jones Norris push amendments on Hitchcock peace row

Washington January 5 Two Republican senators Jones of Washington and Norris of Nebraska offered amendments to the Hitchcock resolution endorsing the president's note to European nations. Democrats say the move brings the total amendments to three and delays action on the resolution.

Washington Jones Norris Nebraska

Water Shut Off Notice for District Between Holden and Roxbury

Water will be shut off in the district between Holden Street and Roxbury Street from 48th Avenue South to Lake Washington on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The outage affects residents in the area and may impact utilities service during the stated hours.

Holden St Roxbury St

University of Washington Glee Club concert in Meany Hall

The University of Washington Glee Club will perform a concert Friday night in Meany Hall followed by an Oval Club roughneck dance.

University OF Washington Glee Club Meany Hall

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