Kenyon Charges Propaganda Ties to Cost of Living
Senator Kenyon of Iowa alleged a coordinated propaganda effort aimed at influencing public opinion on high living costs and the League of Nations. He cited letters from Swift & Co and other firms opposing bills on newspaper and chamber boards, while Palmer signaled a Justice Dept probe due by early August.
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Washington
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
United States
League of Nations
Congress
Kendrick
From & Co
Swift & Co
Attor
Palmer
Federal Trade m
Prisoner Gun Conspiracy Trial Opens in King County
Ruth Phipps and Elsie Winterbotham go on trial in federal court for conspiring to smuggle a gun to William Tilghman Jr. while jailed. AUSA R J Conway presents the case. Thomas J Doyle, jail superintendent, testifies amid cross examination about cell companions. Jury expected by end of Thursday.
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William Tilghman, Jr
U. S. Marshal's
King County
Ruth Phipps
Elsie Winterbotham
United States District
R. J. Conway
Tacoma
Thomas J. Doyle
Conway
Doyle
Tilghman
Deputies Nab Multiple Speeders On Pacific Highway
Deputies Wilson Stanley Asa Lee Scoones and R E Murphy filed complaints in the prose cutting attorney s office for eight more alleged violators of speed laws. Five were caught on the Pacific highway with speeds ranging from 30 to 59 mph. Notables include J Robinson at 59 mph and Sam Lewis at 48 mph, plus others: Jack Farman 40 mph B L Fairbanks 38 mph E W Cooper 40 mph E J Ford 30 mph and Lee Noble 45 mph on Whatcom avenue between Massachusetts and Hanford streets.
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W. T. Wilson
G. M. Stanley
Asa Lee
C. R. Scoones
R. BE. Murphy
Pacific Highway
J. Robinson
Sam Lewis
Robinson
Lewis
Jack Farman
Stanley
Wm. T. Wilson
B. L. Fairbanks
E. W. Cooper
E. J. Ford
Eastlake Ave
W. A. Eliott
Lee Noble
Whatcom Ave
Massachusetts St
Hanford St
Allison Returns With Higher Rank
Commander W B Allison U S N former assistant corporation counsel returned to Seattle after naval service on troop convoys transports submarine chasers and coast patrol vessels since the war began He was mustered out at New York two weeks ago promoted May 13 from lieutenant commander to commander He served below decks during engagements and says he did not see any gunfire or depth bombs despite hearing them.
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W. B. Allison
Seattle
Navy
New York
Altho
Fractional Beer Rules Spark High Court Appeal
New York July 24 A Brooklyn federal judge held that beer with 2.75 percent alcohol is intoxicating under wartime prohibition and revenue laws. Martin Schauder of New Haven faces an indictment for selling such beer after July 1 and must plead to the charge, with likely Supreme Court review anticipated.
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New York
Thomas J. Chatfield
United States District Court
Brooklyn
Martin Schauder
New Haven
Conn
Schauder
Chatfield
United States Supreme Court
United Cigar Stores Clerks Strike in Chicago
About 300 United Cigar Stores clerks walked off their jobs in Chicago after a hastily formed union affiliated with the Federation of Labor emerged. Officials blamed agitators for the walkout and said no formal demands were made.
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Chicago
United Press
United Cigar Stores
Federation of Labor
Prosecution unlikely after Chicago balloon explosion
Chicago observers said no criminal case would follow the Iliinois Trust bank blimp disaster as coroner Hoffman prepared new air navigation laws. State's Attorney Hoyne pressed for evidence for a grand jury while piloted by J A Boettner and Goodyear expert W C Young stayed under city guard. The 18th victim, teller A Callopy, died from gasoline burns. Goodyear officials promised a full investigation.
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Chicago
United Press
Ilinois
J. A. Boettner
W. C. Young
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Akron
A. Callopy
G. M. Stadelman
Tire Company
Goodyear Company
Stadelman
Mrs Mooney Claims Densmore Report Frees Mooney
Mrs Mooney declared the John B Densmore report to congress means freedom for Tom Mooney and prosecution of District Attorney Charles M Fickert after the San Francisco preparedness day explosion. She spoke from an ice cream freezer as police barred her from Rice park amid a crowd. A Minnesota note says no five day strike will begin Labor Day in protest of Mooney’s imprisonment and radicals lost strength at the Federation of Labor convention.
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Paul
Rena Mooney
San Francisco
John B. Densmore
Congress
Tom Mooney
Charles M. Fickert
New Ulm
Minn
Minnesota
Federation of Labor
Sewing Society Meeting Yields Talk Over Actions
Members of the sewing society prefer debate to deeds as the group gathers to discuss projects and policies. The tone suggests emphasis on discussion rather than immediate results from recent meetings.
Motorcycle Strikes Doctor Injuring Knee
Dr. A. B. Howell of 428 Terry avenue suffered a sprained knee cap when an unidentified motorist crashed into his motorcycle on the highway south of Everett late Wednesday night. He was taken to the emergency hospital by a passing motorist.
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A. B. Howell
Terry Ave
Everett
Howell
Open War on Fish Pirates Opens in Alaska
Juneau reports government action in the fish trap war as gunboats Marblehead and Vicksburg arrive with three subchasers to halt trap robberies. An arrest followed, as Nels Ludvickson was charged with robbing a trap at Whitestone Harbor owned by the Columbia Salmon Co.
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Juneau
Alaska
Marblehead
Vicksburg
Thomas Riggs
Nels Ludvickson
Pilgrim
Whitestone Harbor
Columbia Salmon Co
Burglars Enter Freeman Home on Lakeview Drive
Police report says burglars pried open a rear window at 1014 Lakeview and stole a Kodak camera a gold fountain pen and other valuables from Yancy Freeman.
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Yancy Freeman
Lakeview Bivd
Delatone Hair Removal Method Ad Feeds Undisclosed Tips
An advertisement promotes a delatone based paste to remove hair from the skin. It instructs mixing powdered delatone with water, applying to the hairy area for two minutes, then rubbing off to remove hairs. It claims the method is harmless and rarely needs repetition and advises ensuring genuine delatone.
Three Vehicles Damaged in Afternoon Wreck at City Intersection
A cable car operated by Motor man A. F. Parlin collided with a truck driven by H. J. Hahn at Fourth avenue and Madison street at 4 30 o clock Wednesday afternoon. The truck struck three curbside autos in front of the Y M C A. Hahn says the cable car rammed him while Parlin contends the truck hit his car broadside. Two autos belong to R. E. Chapman and Charles Seedham. a third car remains unidentified.
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A. F. Parlin
H. J. Hahn
Palatine Ave
Fourth Ave
Madison St
Hahn
Parlin
R. EE. Chapman
Second Ave
N. E
Charles Seedham
67Th St
Cable Censorship Ends After Wartime Navy Rule
Washington reports wartime cable censorship ended last night after institution in May 1917. The navy department handled upwards of 400,000 words daily and employed 1,205 people, and is noted as the only military body that reportedly earned money for the government.
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Washington
Navy Department
Department
Adler i ka Helps Son Adclaims Quick Cure
An advertisement claims Adler-i-ka cures bowel inflammation and bloating in a child after other doctors failed. It says the product expels gas and cleanses the alimentary canal, often curing constipation and preventing appendicitis. The formula includes buckthorn and cascara and is sold by Swift Drug Co. and leading druggists.
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Adler-i-ka
M. Gerhard
Ferdinand
Ind
Adler Ika
Swift Drug Co
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Mavis Squibb
Olive Colgate’s
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Colgate
Goodrich Rubber Goods
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