Federal probes press Billingsley case amid money trail clues
A federal grand jury pursues alleged protection money in the Billingsley matter with witnesses tied to the Union Savings and Trust Co. and city officials. Investigators probe secret cash hides and a garage liquor seizure as district officials push for clinching evidence to connect the Billingsleys to authorities. M. G. Eversole, 50, a negro carpenter, died after a fall from a ladder at 4120 50th Ave. Nearby rumors and witness schedules fill the day as Clarence L. Reames assists the Oregon DA in the probe.
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Gill
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Billingsleys
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Grand Jury
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Oregon
Clay Allen
Fred Billingsley
Fred
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German Raider At Large In South Atlantic Hunt
Survivors from several vessels tell of a German raider in ballast with iron, pursued by four British cruisers led by Glasgow. The ship seized 29 prizes including Japanese Hudson Maru, while 183 British and 53 French survivors reach Pernambuco. Neutrality patrols tighten as raids widen.
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Charles P. Stewart
United Press
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Pernambuco
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Paraguay
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Lisbon
Rio Janeiro
Postponement in N W rate case moves to April 2
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the rate change to April 2 because the Northwest failed to have a representative in Washington. Southern Pacific secured the delay. no opposition was registered. The Northwest must mobilize, or the differential favoring Southern California remains unresolved.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
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Washington, D.C
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Chamber of Commerce
Reynolds
Southern Pacific Railway
Submarine Return Claims Sinkings in German Dispatch
Berlin reports a submarine has returned claiming it sunk 16 ships. The dispatches from Berlin dated January 18 describe the alleged tally and indicate the vessel's personnel safety.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Broadway Bank Closed After State Inspector Finds Insolvency
The Broadway State bank at 824 East Pike It was closed Thursday morning by State Bank Examiner Moody during a statewide inspection. Early figures show depositors may lose about 40000 and directors lose their holdings. bank capital was 25000.
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Broadway State Bank
East Pike
State Bank Examiner Moody
State Bank
Olympia
Raider toll may bring on German fight
Washington officials warned that American lives lost in the German raider's actions could trigger international complications and possible government action, despite ongoing peace maneuvers. State Department officials said no official word had arrived, with information limited to press dispatches.
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Man Raider
United Press Today
Fta
State Department
Detective shoots up room during Thaw vigil in Philadelphia
Norman Kelly, a private detective guarding the room where Harry K. Thaw slit his wrists, allegedly fired shots in a panic as he claimed an intruder tried to enter the apartment and cut him. The incident occurred amid the Thaw case in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Norman Kelly
Harry K. Thaw
Kelly
Val O'Farrell
Note leak probe delayed as Morgan not summoned today
Washington observers report the note leak inquiry will pause until next week with J. P. Morgan told to defer testimony. No hearing occurred today as Democratic committee members face a fresh struggle selecting counsel for upcoming hearings.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
House Approves Constitutional Convention Referendum
The Washington House voted 84 to 10 to submit a constitutional convention question to voters in the 1918 election. Roth of Whatcom led opposition arguing the move would be costly about 500000 dollars, unlikely to succeed, and that direct amendments are preferable as issues arise.
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Olympia
House
Roth
Whatcom
New York
Nine Pound Baby Born in New York Street Car
Mrs. Rose Satink, 25, was carried toward Bellevue hospital as a nine-pound girl was born aboard a Second Avenue surface car after fellow passengers departed. The event occurred in New York City on January 18.
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New York
Rose Satink
Bellevue Hospital
Keating Act Aims for 150000 Children Reach
The Keating child labor act targets 150 thousand children but federal law cannot reach 1.85 million children nationwide. The report notes substantial gaps in coverage and enforcement across the country.
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United States
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