Ford called ignorant idealist in Million-dollar libel trial
In Mount Clemens on July 16 United Press reports Chicago Tribune lawyers sought to prove Henry Ford an ignorant idealist in a libel suit. Stevenson pressed Ford on Benedict Arnold and Andre and war aims, while Ford admitted ignorance of some figures and noted he would not tolerate U.S. alone disarmament. He showed nervousness over speeches and failed to bring glasses as ordered.
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Unions Agree With Plan Heading to Referendum Vote
San Francisco July 16 International union officers announced an agreement with company officials and said it would be submitted to the unions for a referendum. Many officials opposed the plan preferring to await Postmaster General Burleson position on retroactive pay demands. The strike executive committee again urged International President J P Noonan to call out all telephone operators and electrical workers in a nationwide sympathetic strike.
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Truck and Cable Car Clash Injures Vehicles in City Crossing
A Kent truck collided with a James Street cable car at the Second Avenue crossing early Wednesday. James Street lay littered with glass as the car rode off the rails. No injuries reported though both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Help End the Phone Strike Petition to President Wilson
A citizen signs and forwards a protest urging President Woodrow Wilson to intervene in the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph strike, criticizing the company for its autocratic stance and calling for quick resolution. the petition asks for action to adjust differences and relieve the situation.
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Dowsey inquest continues amid conflicting witness accounts
Testimony centers on Dowsey’s fatal injuries and blood flow from a lowered head position. Officials relay autopsy affidavits from Philadelphia and New York as the inquest weighs possible murder versus accident. Foreman Hatton says jurors doubted secret service testimony and questions how Dowsey was struck from the front. The appearance of Dowsey’s young stenographer adds intrigue as government agents guard the scene. Dr. Tiffin notes his suspicions would lean toward murder if the body were found outside the washroom compartment.
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King County Jurors to Hold Celebration
The King County Jurors association will host its annual picnic at Woodland Park on Saturday. A program of events will be directed by the association officers and all residents who have served on a King County jury are invited to attend.
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King County
Quits City After 22 Years on Job
Edward Manning retired after 22 years with the city water department. He started 29 years ago this month and plans to farm near Salem Oregon. He joked that it is easier to chevry the chicken than to chase an elusive leak during his watershed construction and pipe laying work.
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Pleads Guilty for Manslaughter in Gas Station Death
John Ozek pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Andrew Uren keeper of a gas station on February 8. Judge Everett Smith sentenced him to one year in county jail. Prosecutor Carmody argued nine months was too light.
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Weaver
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Automobiles Change Lives with Little City Farms Offer
The ad touts autos as family lifesavers and promotes Little City Farms on 35th Ave. Half-acre tracts priced at 950 dollars with city water and a grade school nearby. Drive out to 8424 35th Ave to inspect, or call H. C. Peters at 716 Third Ave for free transportation.
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Third Ave
Oklahoma City street sweepers rally to aid jailed Harry New
Oklahoma City street sweepers plan to travel to Los Angeles to assist former coworker Harry B New who is jailed there on a charge of killing his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. Fellow sweeper Uncle Tom Shumaker says New, son of Senator Harry B New, came to the city after Notre Dame and faced taunting for his college background.
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Harry New
Okla
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New
Los Angeles
Frieda Lesser
Harry
Tom Shumaker
Shumaker
California
Notre Dame University
Will Colby Falls In Seattle Boys Club Show
Will Colby, star of the Greater Alamo act at Fifth Ave and Lenora St, slides a wire by teeth. He plunges 40 feet onto Geo Williams, who suffers stomach pains as Colby’s heels strike him. Williams’ teeth damage also noted.
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Lenora St
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