Labor groups push strikes to win Mooney release in Mooney case
Chicago January 14 Edward F Nolan of the International Workers Defense League urged nationwide strikes and boycotts to secure Thomas J Mooney's release. He called for a definite strike date and federal intervention while outlining plans to mobilize publicity and state action. San Francisco delegate Sigmund Schuburg denied plans to turn the meeting political and a Butte publisher voiced support for a strike citing ten thousand idle workers.
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Thomas J. Mooney
Edward F. Nolan
San Francisco
International Workers’ Defense League
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Nolan
Congress
Sigmund Schuburg
W. F. Dunn
Butte, Mont
Butte
Dunn
Pleads for Action on Bolshevism and Navy Plan Attacked
Senator Borah denounces Secretary Daniels navy expansion as a shameless tax burden and warns that massive spending could provoke a revolution among American taxpayers. He questions the need for a large fleet after the war and warns of conflict between governments and people if the program proceeds. continued on Page Eight.
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Washington
Daniels
Therah Today
Statewide syndicalism bill passed by wide margin
The criminal syndicalism bill sailed through the Washington Legislature 85 to 6, despite veto threats. It imposes penitentiary terms for advocating sabotage in speeches or writings and targets labor violence as reform. The measure moves to law 90 days after session end, March 15.
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House
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Hodgdon
Cotterill
Thomas
King
Norman
Pacific
Thompson
David Trunkey
Whatcom
Lincoln
Validity of car deal upheld in Seattle
The superior court denied an injunction and upheld the $15,000,000 traction bonds deal as legal. Judge Walter M. French ruled the city council had power to complete the purchase of the car line system. Twichell and Horton said they would appeal to the state supreme court. Walter A. Meier and T. J. L. Kennedy represented the city. James Howe for the traction company. Councilman W D Lane observed the proceedings.
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F. A. Twichell
Charlies FE. Horton
Dexter Horton
Seattle
French
Twichell and
Horton
State Supreme Court
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T. J. L. Kennedy
James Howe
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Charged with Using His Fists in Seattle Riots
In formation filed in superior court Tuesday the first charge against 131 detainees from the city jail attributes assault to W. H. Stumph. He is accused of striking Capt. W. H. Searing of the Seattle police in the face with his fists and will be arraigned before Superior Judge Hall on Wednesday morning.
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Superior Court
W. H. Stumph
W. H. Searing
Capt
Searing
Stumph
Hall
Brown begins as county prosecutor with 33 complaints
Fred C. Brown starts his first day as county prosecuting attorney by filing 33 complaints against King county automobile owners for petty violations of automobile regulations.
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King County
Hohenzollern health alleged to be failing at castle
Amsterdam reports a prominent Dutch guest from Count Bentinck’s castle says Wilhelm Hohenzollern is near lunacy. He claims the former emperor talks continually with rambling speech, cannot sleep, and wanders the park before dawn. He plans to return to Berlin but is persuaded to stay. He sometimes vows to surrender to the British.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Count Bentinck
Hentinck
Berlin
House Passes Big Food Bill Urged by the President
President Wilson's war and peace stance remains strong in the House as lawmakers pass the $100000000 food stuffs bill by 242 to 78. The measure aims to feed starving populations in Europe and reflects Wilson's urged policy.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Therr
Europe
Germans Evade Penalty Threats Over Armistice Terms
The Express declares armies would march straight to Berlin if armistice terms are not fully carried out. It says Germany shows unwillingness or inability to meet the commitments and cites failure to deliver promised supplies as proof.
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London
the Express Today
Berlin
Germany
Whisky sales without license lead to federal charge in court
Henrietta Scotland, a colored woman, faced a federal judge for engaging in the liquor business without a special license. The case notes she sold drinks at $1 each, with Miaa Charlotte Kolmitz representing the government in Tuesday proceedings before Judge J. Notever.
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Henrietta Scotland
J. Notever
Miaa
Charlotte Kolmitz
Scotland
Buttermilk and Bolshevism Run In With Hawkinson
Labor man Hawkinson visits Old Corner House and Alaska hotel on Western Ave where he drinks buttermilk and near beer. A three man discussion on Bolshevism ends with an assault by his companions and a police report filed detailing the fray and alleged radical talk.
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Western Ave
Hawkinson
Alaska Hotel
Senecast
President Wilson to urge ratification and peace policy
Paris reports say President Wilson will address Congress after the treaty is signed to rally public support for ratification and to present a domestic policy aligned with new international ideas. He plans a nationwide tour in fall to explain aims and likely returns to France for the peace ceremony.
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Dan
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Congress
Europe
Washington
France
Vance McCormick
Bernard Baruch
Edward Hurley
Charlies Schwab
Murat Palace
Col House Reported Improving in Paris Residence
Paris reports say Col. House, Wilson’s adviser, spent a difficult night but showed improvement and remained bedbound. Telegram and New York dispatches floated unverified claims of his death, while Washington questioned the accuracy of those reports and sought confirmation from Paris.
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Paris
Col. House
New York
New York Evening Telegram
New Alignment Seen to Challenge Bolshevism, Warn Leaders
Washington dispatch reports Senators Borah and Kenyon along with progressive leaders urging bold government action to curb Bolshevism. They call for a public works commission, a national employment bureau, worker housing support, vocational training, extended insurance, mediation courts, and tax reform to ease hardship and unite workers with government policy.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Kenyon
United States
Ren Borah
Senate
Wise
Commission On Public Works
Farm Loan Banks
Borah
Urges Return of All American Troops from Germany
A resolution introduced today by Senator Maryland calls for peace negotiations to proceed so the army of occupation in Germany can be withdrawn without delay. The measure urges the immediate withdrawal of all American troops.
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Washington
Maryland
Germany
Cudihee Divorce Case Set to Reopen Wednesday
The Cudihee divorce suit, heard by Superior Judge Allen, will continue Wednesday morning after a delay caused by attorney Sam Pilea. Eo ward Cudihee, former King County sheriff, faces claims of incompatibility and abusive language as Mrs. Cudihee seeks property valued at about $50,000. Walter Fulton represents the plaintiff.
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Allen
Sam Pilea
Eoward Cudihee
King County
Walter Fulton
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