Red Tape Halts Pay Of Bonus In King County
Chief Deputy County Auditor W Faris says payment of soldiers bonuses is delayed by red tape and bond purchase issues. The process began with passing a 5 million dollar bond, court tests, then bond sales to a New York house. About 40 000 applications have arrived. 11 365 from the local area, with 2 500 approved and warrants awaiting funds. Delays hinge on securing bond money and space at the state capitol.
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New York
Play Leadership Classes Popular at Armory
More than 60 persons registered Monday night for leadership classes at the armory. Under Capt. T. G. Cook a competent corps of instructors conducts sessions with basketball, indoor and chasing games on Tuesday night.
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T. G. Cook
Briscoe Orphan Home Campaign Planned in Orillia
From March 12 to 26 the annual drive for Briscoe Orphan Boys home funds will be chaired by Very Rev. G. Achtergael. The home is in Orillia and shamrock tags will be sold on St Patrick's Day to support the drive.
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Orillia
St. Patrick's Day
Auto Owners Now Subject to Arrest
Automobile owners who did not apply for 1931 licenses before the deadline face arrest. Those who have applied may use old plates for 30 days if they carry proof of application.
Hold Examinations for 2nd Lieutenants
The War Department announces 25 examinations nationwide at army posts to fill 2 585 vacancies in the grade of Second Lieutenant. The program is part of ongoing officer candidate testing across the United States.
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Notorious gambler in conversation sparks church joke
The dominie questions the deacon about a gambler's reputation. The deacon replies he sought to cash in poker chips found in the collection basket, prompting Town Topics style comment.
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Mount Baker Park Improvement Club to Meet Wednesday
Northwest Products Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will entertain the Mount Baker Park Improvement Club at the club house Wednesday evening.
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Youngest Girl Sentenced to San Quentin for Worthless Checks
Doris Dowling, 19, the youngest woman to receive the “limit” in a state penitentiary for passing worthless checks, pleaded guilty and asked for probation but was given eight years and two months in San Quentin. Her plea included a message to girls to stay home and educate themselves.
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Doris Dowling
San Quentin
Government Sleuths Flocking to Seattle to Kill Dope Trade
Federal operatives converge on Seattle to stamp out narcotics trade. Six agents, three new arrivals, probe sources from The Star anti dope drive while officials fear past slips. Other agents work under cover amid inquiries at White Cross and China Club.
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Black Cat Men Plead Not Guilty in Raid Case
D N Schoonover a former policeman and Aaron McSparen charged in a sheriff's raid on the Black Cat tavern road home pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Presiding Judge King Dykeman. Schoonover says he was hired to operate the light plant and not a proprietor.
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Aaron McSparen
Black Cat Tavern
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Bellevue Citizens Protest Attempt to Lease Ferries
Bellevue residents oppose leasing ferries on Lake Washington and urge a public hearing on schedules and rates. The Bellevue committee argues private control threatens public access and toll hikes, calling for continued public operation and a legislative postponement of Senate bill No. 146.
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Council Opposes House Bill 174 Over City Utilities
The city council adopted a resolution voicing unanimous opposition to House Bill 174 which would place municipally owned utilities under a state director of public works. The council urged keeping the lighting plant under city control and warned the bill could hinder water power development by both municipal and private firms. An emergency ordinance for repaving First Wood Piret Ave was approved and other paving projects were authorized. A vetoed mayor's ordinance to buy a police patrol wagon was overridden with Carroll voting to sustain the mayor.
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Campaign Costs "Menace to Nation" Reported in 1920s
The Senate committee on campaign expenditures estimates the Harding Coolidge and Republican congress campaign cost at 8 100 789 21 with minor parties and local unreported spending. Democrats reportedly spent 2 237 770 71. The report calls the spending a menace to the nation and urges constitutional action.
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Mooney case hangs on grand jury and immunity bid
In San Francisco on March 1 the Mooney investigation stalled after a grand jury session. John MacDonald, who traveled from New York, sought immunity to testify about alleged perjury, but the jury reportedly refused. Mooney’s supporters showed disappointment as the case stalled. The report also notes Atlantic coast fishing catches.
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