Veterans Open New Fight for Fair Government Aid
Washington report outlines disabled veterans push for justice in compensation rehabilitation and care. Key figures include Judge Robert S. Marx as national commander and Colonel Charles R Forbes directing policy with cases from Camp Sherman and old army camps. The piece notes disputes over vocational training, mental health hospital care and disability ratings plus a pending congressional battle over funding and oversight.
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Harry Hunt
Washington
America
Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
Bureau
Marx
Arthur Dean
Old Army
Camp Sherman
Altho
Dean
Forbes
Camp Sheman
Robert Ll. Rees
War Department
Rees
Pershing
Appropriations Committee
House
Itu
REE
Extra Egg Profit With 200 Hens Ad Proves Worthwhile
An advertiser claims 200 hens yield 25 to 40 eggs daily, totaling about 126 extra dollars per month at 60 cents a dozen. The pitch promotes Don Sung tonic as a health booster for hens and offers purchase through Burrell-Dugger in Indianapolis with prepaid postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Loe Mereave
Don Tun
Don Sung
Burrell-Dugger
Waterhouse Co. and Bank in $400,000 Damages Fight
The Waterhouse firm sues Seattle National Bank over a 1914 Vulcan Manufacturing deal, claiming fraud and misrepresentation. A cross claim by the bank seeks $79,000 on a promissory note. Waterhouse alleges banks forged reports and concealed liabilities. banks deny all claims and accuse Waterhouse of wartime speculation for profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Waterhouse & Co
Seattle National Bank
Vulcan Manufacturing Co
Waterhouse Company
Waterhouse
Canadian Bank of Commerce
R. J. Church
Muscle Shoals Fight Shapes Farm Conference Endorsements
Washington January 25 powerful forces clash as agricultural leaders push to record endorsement of Henry Ford Muscle Shoals the St Lawrence river canalization project and the farm bloc. The American Farm Bureau Federation leads in favor with most farmer interests backing Muscle Shoals and St Lawrence while New York New England and Atlantic states oppose. The farmer representatives unite behind the farm bloc.
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Washington
Jan
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
St. Lawrence River
Ford
New York
New England
Atlantic Coast
St. Lawrence
American Farm Bureau Federation
Oklahoma City lynchers sentenced to life in prison
Five men pleaded guilty before Federal Judge James I. Phelps to lynching Jack Brooks, a black packing house worker, last week. The group, described as strike sympathizers, included three white men Lee Whitley 29 Charles Polk 18 Elmer Yeatta 19 and two black men Robert Allen 27 Nathan Butler 40. A cousin of the victim was among the lynchers. Three more suspects are under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Jack Brooks
James I. Phelps Ysterday
Lee Whitley
Charles Polk
Elmer Yeatta
Robert Allen
Nathan Butler
Release of husband in poison death case
Paris January 25 Thomas Ryan, held in connection with his wife’s death by poison, has been provisionally released. It is considered unlikely he will be tried.
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Paris
Thomas Ryan
Ambush Victim Still Alive After Hollywood Shooting
Mrs Mat ie Hannon mother in law of Paul Kramer is held on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Police report blood stained clothing and four bullet wounds in Kramer, who lies near death at County Hospital. Winifred Kramer, his wife, says she knows who fired the shot but cannot prove it. Five shots were heard near 1440 Michel Torena Ave as Kramer was found in a blood pool on his driveway.
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Los Angeles
Mattie Hannon
Paul Kramer
Hollywood
Kramer
Michel Torena Ave
Thief Escapes After Pistol Volley At Jackson Market
A tall burglar fled the Jackson market after watchman M. Dillings fired several shots. The bandit, armed with a knife, cut through a canvas door and escaped pursued by a patrolman who did not overtake him.
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Jackson @t
M. Dillings
Trolley Suit Up to Judge In Seattle Case
Judge J T Ronald met in chambers Wednesday to weigh mass of evidence in the 14 taxpayer suit against the city of Seattle. The city’s lawyers urged not to restrict street car operations and requested permission to fund the railway from the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ronald
Seattle
Applauds Action Against Poll Tax
Yakima county assessor Lincoln J. Luce applauds the state assessors convention stance on the poll tax though he could not attend. He notes that residents on the general tax rolls faced no dodging while many floaters targeted by the tax avoided payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Lincoln J. Luce
Yakima County
Saya Luce
Benefit Concert for the Millionair Club in Seattle
A concert to aid Seattle’s Millionair Club unemployed relief will feature Mrs. George West Louis Brentweet Dorothy Denee Snowden Elizabeth Brande berg Neva May Lathan Braymer orchestra Emerald trio Lloyd Spencer M. G. Johanson BE. Teesdale and the Seattle Mandolin Club under John Nicholas on Friday at 8 p m at the Proag Club Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millionair Club
Seattle
Organization For the Unemployed
Proag Club
George West
Louis Brentweet
Dorothy Denee Snowden
Elizabeth Brandeberg
Neva May Lathan
Braymer Orchestra
Emerald Trio
Lloyd Spencer
M. G. Johanson
BE. Teesdale
Seattle Mandolin Club
John Nicholas
Shantung Settlement Near at The Washington Talks
Shantung nears settlement as assurances from American quarters claim a major breakthrough at the Washington conference. The outcome affects the four and nine power pacts with China the railway proposal allowing China to buy the line in 12 years with options to pay in three.
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Washington
Shantung
Far East
Senate
Bhantung
Japan
China
Far Eastern Conference
Ita
Hughes Talfour
United Press
Papal Conclave Watch Focuses on Italian Rumors and Dates
The paper notes campaigns to choose a non Italian pope with Cardinal Merry Del Val and Jesuit Liechowaky among key figures. Benedict’s death prompts debate on reform or restoration, while crowds gather at St. Peter’s for viewings and a funeral set for 3:20 p m tomorrow.
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Cular
Vatican
Merry del Val
Pius X
Benedict
St. Peter's
Sacred College
Cardinal Gasparri
Giornale Italia
Flaga
Flu Cases Rise Across United States
Washington reports a large number of influenza cases across multiple states. Public health records show 274 new cases in the last seven days and a weekly total of 682, up from 308 the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Public Health Bureau
Disease epidemic in New York grows
NEW YORK January 26 There have been 61 deaths from pneumonia eight from acute bronchitis and one from influenza in Greater New York during the last 24 hours the department of health announced today There were 402 cases of pneumonia and influenza reported to the health department within the same period.
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New York
Greater
Department of Health
Health Department
Thomas keeps Chamber job in Beattie reorganization
Christy Thomas reelected executive secretary of the Beattie Chamber of Commerce by the new trustees. An executive committee of 10 will handle most work, meeting twice weekly, while a separate entertainment and reception committee will plan social functions. President Waterhouse cites Pacific Northwest Products bureau as key in the chamber’s mission to safeguard and promote local industries.
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Christy Thomas
Chamber of Commerce Wines
Frank Waterhouse
Ralph &. Stacy
Alfred H. Lamdin
George Denworth
Josiah Collins
Ekamuel H. Piles
Capt
J. 8. Gideon
Clark P. Bissett
BE. H. Hatch
Leonard Bushnell
Daniel BK. Trefethen
A. J. Fisken
Nathan Kekatein
Waterhouse
Pacific Northwest Products Bureau
Beattie
Ponnesses
J. A. Swalwell
Chamber of Commerce
City Officials Promise Work for Unemployed
Acting Mayor Hes keth leads efforts to provide jobs through municipal projects. The unemployment commission, seeking aid from the Red Cross, reports 800 women seek work daily. City projects could employ 600 plus workers as weather permits. Streets and building departments outline work for 80 to 90 and about 86 thousand dollars of potential construction. Railway head notes limited street car work including First Ave reconstruction and possible track laying on Ellicott Ave.
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Hesketh
Caldwell
Red Cross
Frank E. Kanfatt
A. H. Dimock
A. Piper
James FE. Mackwell
Building Department
D. W. Henderson
First Ave
Pine St
Atlantic St
Ellicott Ave
Many Railway Hits New Mark in Seattle Transit
Seattle street car system reports December revenues of 560 075 with total expenses 527 709 including bond payment and 20 000 depreciation. The treasury holds over 4 000 above the 1 240 750 due March 31 and the system shows the best month yet with a gain exceeding 10 000 from the prior month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
D. W. Henderson
Jury Inspects Old Washout Site Near Edgewick
Federal Judge B F Cushman and 12 jurors examine a washout on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line near Edgewick that disrupted service from Dec 23 1918 to Jan 4 1919. Walter D Hines sues Seattle for 99805.51 alleging seepage caused the damage and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FE. Cushman
Edgewick
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Everett
Walter D. Hines
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Cedar Lake
Women Hear Talk on Wilson Foundation
Miss Edna Crangle addressed a Business and Professional Women's club meeting at the Fine Arts hall on The Woodrow Wilson Foundation. She urged subscribers to make checks payable to the foundation and mail them to headquarters at 101 Seaboard building or to Daniel Kelleher at Seattle National Bank.
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Edna Crangle
Business and Professional Women's Club
Fine Arts ‘Hall
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Foundation
Seaboard Building
Daniel Kelleher
Seattle National Bank
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Sasha Jacobinove
Vielia Seat Sale
Ellen Mahar
Diana
Tully
Metropolitan
Arms
Bradford
U. S
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Wilson Foundation
Frederick & Nelson
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Pine Street
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