Bank trial wrings tears as Schricker rattles defense
The Furth bank trial resumes amid tense courtroom as Schricker breaks down recounting the bank’s loans and notes. W G Sobrick and three women jurors show emotion. Kalso and Kellsey testify about checks tied to the case. defense questions the state’s handling while Schricker recalls Purth and Ankeny’s roles and promises.
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Weixen AM
W. G. Sobrick
Schricker
Schrick
R. V
Ted
Pidalge MII
Hughes
Ankeny
Arnot
Harrington
Robertaon Jabez Hanse
Jacob
Labor war looms after steel strike threats
Officials of the United Steel Corporation declare readiness to meet with A F L leaders to resolve differences over walkouts by Braddock and Rankin workers. Union organizer Thomas Flynn says strike action is imminent unless issues such as union halls and discharges, including at Rankin Villa, are settled, potentially sparking a nationwide walkout. A single man is sought to drive a milk wagon in Cleveland for advertisement.
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TEESE
Nonme
United Steel Corporation
A. F. of L
Steel
Braddock
Rankin WS & Committee of Work
Thos. Flynn
American Federation
Rankin Villa
Cleveland
Presa
Logged-off land bill up in House in Olympia
In Olympia on January 31 the House considers a bill introduced by Speaker Taylor to submit to voters at a November election a $20,000,000 bond issue for a logging and clearing project. The bonds would be sold to fund development with payments to be secured by land sale. proposed interest over four percent. The plan envisions commercial clubs and chambers of commerce aiding in attracting settlers and promoting the land deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Taylor
Chambers of Commerce
Women to Quiz Council Men at Progressive Club Meeting
End progressive club plans to quiz councilmen at a meeting this afternoon. The event will be held at Mrs Dymax 4131 Sunnyside Ave, with the club hosting and inviting attendees for questions and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counimante
Mre. Dymm
Sunnyside
Here’s Neavieast Affair Yet in Burglary Line
Salt Lake City January 31. George Ross returned from a two week vacation to a furniture van at his door and two men loading his goods. The moving squad man said the items were bought by a second hand dealer. A search for the burglar has proved fruitless.
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Salt Lake City
George Ross
Bride and Groom See Seamy Side at Wedding
A couple awaiting the ceremony listened to a severe lecture from Judge Everett Smith. Another couple sought relief from vows as the proceedings neared, while the atmosphere suggested strained bonds and a troubled wedding.
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Everett Smith
King Beuuty Court Ruling Questioned Authority
A Thursday ruling by Judge Mackintosh questioned whether the superior coat of King Beuuty had authority to up a forelan omer to the ite books. The decision centers on the legal reach of royal oversight in the foreign ormer matter and its impact on the official records.
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Beuuty
Mackintosh
Suffragists Use Boy's Slingshot In London Protests
Suffragists on routes from motor omnibuses hurled leaden slingshot markers reading water for women at shop and home windows. One successful arrest reported as Emmeline Pankhurst commented on protests and hunger strike clemency for imprisoned suffragists.
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United Prewe Lecret
London
Metor
Emmaline Pankhurst
Turkish cruiser sinks three Greek ships at Stampalia harbor
Constantinople January 31. The Turkish cruiser Hami attacked and destroyed three Greek warships in Stampalia harbor. The Porte ordered Turkish peace envoys to return to Constantinople from London immediately. The rapid withdrawal of Ottoman plenipotentiaries, while the allies keep one envoy each in London, is seen as retaliation for the allies' denunciation of the armistice.
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Constantinople
Hamidid
Stampalia
Sprades
Porte
London
Demand for 200 Million Dollars From Turkey
London reports a demand for 20 million dollars in cash indemnity presented to Turkey by Balkan allies. The note warns that if war resumes the demand will rise. Of the 200 million marked, 76 million covers severed indebtedness of conquered Turkish territories, for which the Balkan group to receive those lands will be responsible per agreement with the powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Turkey
Burroughs Men to Have Banquet in February
Burroughs club members plan a February 1 banquet at the Butler hotel to celebrate a December 1912 milestone when American business men bought Hillrougha products totaling 1 017 050 dollars. In Duluth Minn a death notice notes John Jewell, a laborer, being left a legacy of three million pounds from his Cornwall born uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hotel
Business Men of America
Duluth
Minn
John Jewell
Cornwall
American Patient Praises Friedmann Tuberculosis Cure
An American patient Dr Otto Stutz of Upper Sandusky Ohio describes his Berlin treatment with Dr Friedmann serum for tuberculosis. He reports weight gain appetite increase and lung pain relief after 16 days and says he hopes to return home by March 1 if improvements continue. He cautions Americans to obtain facts before judging and notes the situation is not settled.
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Berlin
Friedmann
Otto Stutz
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Stutz
United States
Dr. Friedmann
Americas
America
Bunco Sleuth Berlin Draws Jail Term in Frisco Case
News from San Francisco reports W B Berlin held on complicity charges in a fraud against A B Speeching head of the National Detective association. LeMar received six months in jail while Speedling watched intently as Berlin faces trial. The yarn promised $20 000 in jewels stolen from Eugene de Sabra at the Palace hotel, with gems cached in Redding. London convention of the Labor party urged one day for men and women and repeal of the workingmen's contributions law under the Insurance act. Nationalisation of coal mines railways and canals was also demanded.
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W. B
Berlin
Jalil
A. EB. Speeching
National Detective Association
San Francisco
Fred LeMar
Herlin
Frisco
Speedling
Berlin Ia
la Mra
W. HB. Berlin
Jewela
Eugene de Sabra
Palace Hotel
Redding
LeMar
Theseity Police Department
London
Labor Party
Lister Starts On Inquiry Into Cost Of Capitol
Olympia Jan 31 Gov Lister faces a senate resolution asking why the Capitol cost more than double the original estimate. Senator Anderson demanded a full inquiry and the governor has summoned Architect W R Wilder of New York to explain the $628000 extra appropriation for completing the temple of justice.
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Olympia
Temple of Justice
Lister
Senate
Anderson
W. R.wilder
New York
Bold burglar steals a kiss in Bechman home
In Portland on January 31 a daring thief entered Mrs V Bechman’s house and after warning her not to scream or move stole only a kiss. No other property was taken.
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Portland
Ore
Mra V. Bechman
Miss Rachel Hill Weds Doctor in Quiet Saint Paul Ceremony
Miss Rachel Hill daughter of James J. Hill married Dr Boereckmann in a private ceremony at the Hill home in Saint Paul. The groom, once a Minnesota football player, attended with several relatives and close friends.
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ST. Paul
Rachel Hill
James J. Hill
Boereckmann
Hill
Minnesota
Police Stop Bare Legged Broilers at Garrick
Chicago January 21 Bare legged chorus girls in the Passing Show of 1912 at the Garrick theatre drew a visit from Police Sergeant Jeremiah O Connor He said the stage is draughty and the girls might catch pneumonia His remark Great Scott 1912 must have been an awful warm year reflects his view on the scene
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Chicago
Garrick Theatre
Jeremiah O'Connor
O'Conner
Garrick
Scott
Money Trust Charge Hits Canadian Bank Bill
Ontario MP H R Emerson charged that about 23 wealthy men control most of Canada’s financial and industrial sectors. He argued the new bank bill would tighten the grip of these directors, noting 9 in Toronto and 13 in Montreal, plus one in England, as the core of the ruling moneyed class.
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Ottaway
Ont
Canada
H. R. Emerson
Corporations
Toronto
Montreal
England
United States
Millionaire farmer dies after idle Chicago securities left
Chicago January 31. David H. Wilson a farmer formerly of Ottawa Illinois died today near Oregon Illinois after leaving more than 1 000 000 in securities in a Chicago bank for sixty years. He never touched the assets.
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Chicago
David H. Wilson
Oregon
Ill
Gallagher named superintendent of army transport service
Succeeding Col William H. Miller on retirement after more than 40 years in government service Maj. Hugh J. Gallagher today assumed the duties of superintendent of army transport service and depot quartermaster in this city. Gallagher has served as purchasing commissary and assistant to the depot quarter master in Seattle since 1896.
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William H. Miller
Hugh J. Gallagher
Army Transport Service
Maj
Gallagher
Seattle
Oldest Oregon colonel Capt. James Blakely dies aged 100
Capt. James Blakely, born November 26, 1812, reached a hundred years and two months before his death. A resident of Oregon since 1846, he was regarded as the oldest colonel in the state and his passing marks the end of a long, era-spanning life.
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Tontlany
Tehya
James Blakely
Capt. Blakely
Oregon
Your Move Sheriff Cudihee Demands Roberts Firing
A bitter call to action urges Sheriff Cudihee to fire Deputy J W Roberts for arresting an innocent man on mine official order and to withdraw 18 federal guards kept at Renton mine. The piece notes no disorder in Renton and questions ongoing deputy upkeep costing $2000 monthly. Will Cudihee act.
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Renton
Cudihee
J. W. Roberts
Electric Combine
Combine
Furth Coal
Federal Guard
Shomo
Roberts
William Young
M. A. Clark
Clark
Young
The
Star Today
Fire guts Seattle Manhattan apartment as residents flee
Smoke-filled halls trap tenants in the Manhattan building on Howell street and Loren ay. Firefighters rescue about ten residents from flames racing up the air shaft from a ground-floor paint store room. Elizabeth Murphy, 70, screams to warn neighbors as flames engulf the rear porch. losses high for D. J. Webb and A. K. Ross with furniture and insured values listed.
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Manhattan
Seattle
Elizabeth Murphy
Veatrice Rumbold
Fire Department
Howell St
Loren Ay
J. Webb
A. K. Ross
Fall in hold of steamer proves fatal for longshoreman
Chas. Knowsky, a longshoreman, died after a 40 foot fall into the hold of the steamer Demara while unloading at the Tacoma smelter. Nearly every bone in his body was broken. Local rescue efforts followed the accident on January 31 in Tacoma.
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United Press
Ware
Tacoma
Chas. Knowsky
Demara
Death of Baker County Woman Weighing Nearly 400 Pounds
In Or., Jan. 31, Mrs. McCord of Baker county died, described as possibly the Northwest's largest woman. She weighed nearly 400 pounds and 12 pallbearers carried her to burial. a special coffin had to be made for her.
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Halfway
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Furth
Otto Kalaw
Beattie
Visely
Sehricker
Andrews
Kelleher
Hoon
Otto Kalso
Skagit County
W. W. Robinson & Co
Schricker Bank
Fred Kalso
Kaleo
Fred Kalwo
la Conner
Kalso
Bingama
John Kellsey
First National Bank of
Bellingham
Forth F. M. Lawson
Jacob Purth
California
Bieel Trust
Pat
DE ruTy
Peputies
Deeputy Roberts
Burroughs
John
Bunco
MR. Sheriff
Star
Ita
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