Criticism of the Legion Triggers Row in Congress
Washington March 3. Hearings on soldier aid legislation sparked a heated debate in the House Ways and Means Committee as Edward H. Hale of the Veterans of Foreign Wars challenged statements by Franklin d Olier, national commander of the American Legion, calling them erroneous.
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House
Freday
Amer- Legion
Edward H. Hale
Vet
Hale
d'Olier
American Legion
Seattle District Ranks Seventh in Army Recruitment
The Army reports Seattle is seventh among 66 recruiting districts at the campaign midway point. Seattle has 101 recruits, 95.25 percent of its 660 quota, as 8447 enlistments cover the nation, with 10.07 percent of total quota met.
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Seattle
War Department
Army Recruiting Office
Geattle
Bayer Aspirin Advertises Uses and Pricing
An old advertisement describes aspirin under the Bayer brand for various pains and aches such as toothache rheumatism neuralgia and general pain. It notes packaging options including twelve tablets per box at low cost and availability of larger sizes.
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Bayer
Hahdy
Iste
Hart Seizes Special Session to Fund State Colleges
Governor Louis F. Hart issues a proclamation for a special session on March 22, 1920, to provide funds for the University of Washington, Washington State College, and the state normal schools facing multi hundred thousand dollar deficits. The session will also address ratifying the federal suffrage amendment and other matters. special elections are planned for March 17 to fill several legislative seats.
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University of Washington
Washington State College
Louis F. Hart
State
State University
Hart
Seattle
Lawawaking
Hart Game
Beattie
State College
Pullman
Menatora Fairenila
Kuykendall
Maurice Smith
C. W. Gorsham
C. B. Coon
Fifteen defendants dismissed in Michigan election case
Grand Rapids Mich March 3 Fifteen additional minor defendants in the Michigan election fraud trial were dismissed today by Judge Clarence W Sessions. The government failed to substantiate charges against the 15 men leaving 45 defendants still to stand trial.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Wee
Clarence W. Sessions
Atl Fighty
Seastonn
Christian Froeck
Moskegom
Abbert F. Crawford
Pratt
Fred J. Derrick
Bacinaw
John W. Dean
Arénac
Benjamin Gero
Menamines
Alexander C. Green
Malpena
John Ane
D. C. Lagghiin
Witteam FF
Lewis
May City
Gamuel O’den
Shelby
John C Rittenhouse
Cheboygan
James Bwain
Jackson
Lewis J. Thompson
Allegan
Arthur A. Wents
Oscoda
Paul Woodworth
Mad Axe
Tax Statements Fast Pouring in Washington
Deputy Collector William T Beeks says income tax statements are being filed at 600 to 1000 per day. A 76 day filing period ends March 15 with ample publicity and no likely extension. Beeks will address the King County Democratic Club at Meven Cafeteria Saturday noon on the income tax.
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Internal Revenue
William T Beeks
Becks
King County Democratic Club
Meven
Two Men Arrested for Speed Violations in City
Motorcycle Officer William Halfman clocked H. H. Whited 33 of 6016 19th Ave NE and C. M. Bailey 33 a mechanic going 30 mph. Whited was arrested on Panhandle Ave and Bailey on 12th Ave and Madinen St. K. A. Wider 42 of 317 First Ave 8th was arrested at First Ave and Cedar by Officer George Reynolds for speeding 32 mph.
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H. H W. Whited
19Th Ave
N. E
C. M. Bailey
Wiliam Halfman
Whited
Pantiake Ave
Bailey
Twelfth Ave
Madinen St
First Ave
Cedar
George Reynolds
Burglary Report From Burkhardt Hotel
A burglar entered Burkhardt's Yakima hotel room Tuesday night and stole a mazor and revolver. He exited through the transom after entering by the door, per Burkhardt's report. The incident was logged with the police.
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Beg
Burkhardt
Stolen Chickens Recovered by Patrolman Johnson
Patrolman A L Johnson recovered six chickens dropped by a fleeing prowler near Seventh Ave and King Street Tuesday night. The birds were found in a basket abandoned in the street.
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A. L. Johnson
Seventh Ave
King At
Here’s a Chance for Disabled Men Training Offer
An article explains that exservice men with disabilities may receive free tuition and books plus a monthly living allowance of 80 to 150 dollars if they enroll in training under a vocational educational board.
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Vocational Educational Board
Drapes Pants on Chair Theft Reported in Stolen Wallet Case
William Carr of 1307 Seneca Street reports someone stole $5 from his pocket after trousers were draped on a chair. He says he woke to find the money missing and suspects no one in the room. The incident occurred yesterday, and police are investigating.
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William Carr
Seneca
Charge Unproved In Criminal Syndical Case
The court discharged prisoners Gustaf Adolph and William Bates on the criminal syndical charge due to insufficient evidence. Judge John B. presided, ruling lack of proof against the defendants.
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Gustaf Adolph
William Bates
John B
Carrying Weapons 19 Charge On Police Blotter
Carl Gerhofer arrested for carrying a revolver at Second Avenue and Yester Way by Patrolman Mabie. Charge listed as carrying weapons 19.
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Carl Gerhofer
Secondave
Yester Way
M. J. Mabie
Labor Council Session and Local Notices
The Tempte Central Labor Council holds its weekly session on Thursday. Births, marriages, and divorces are listed for Seattle and surrounding areas, with names such as Beattie, Beattie Barbara, Darna, Whitlock, and Brown, plus addresses and dates. Public notices include club reunions and organizational gatherings, with references to American Legion and Yukon Order of Pioneers.
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Labor Tempte
Central Labor Council
Charlotte Low
Firetave W
Rainier R
American Legion
Yukon Order of Pioneers
Twas Driver's Fault Say Two Witnesses
L G Zander disputes police findings that his wife jaywalked when struck by a car at Eighth and Pine Monday night. Two witnesses say she stood waiting as the auto cut a corner and hit her from behind. Witnesses named are J F Anderson of the Beabord building and B A Goldberg of 301 First Ave.
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Ll. G. Zander
E. Oliver
Eighth and Pine
Hina
J. F. Anderson
Beaboard
A. Goldberg
First Ave
Adriatic Answer Expected Tomorrow From Wilson
President Wilson is expected to issue the Adriatic note to the British and French premiers tomorrow. He completed the response late Monday and sent it to the State Department for transmission.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Pickpockets Strike Tax Office in Purse Theft
Pickpockets robbed Mrs. P. D. Brand at the county treasurer’s office as she opened her purse to pay taxes. The purse, emptied of $188, was taken in the incident reported in Bremerton.
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P. D. Brand
Fifth Ave
N. E
Denmark Gains Population From Zone 1 Plebiscite
Zone 1 votes 175000 in favor of Danish sovereignty to 25000 for Germany, adding 225000 people to Denmark. The territory, 1050 square miles, includes ports Taderalev Apenrade Bonderburg and rich coastal lands. Zone 2 plebiscite set for March 14 with German warrail network noted.
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Denmark
Schleswig
Germany
Rhode Island
Inmead
Taderalev
Apenrade
Bonderburg
Holland
Echterwig
Jury selection under way for Bisbee deportation case
In Bisbee Arizona on March 1 deputy sheriff rounded up seven hundred men for a potential deportation jury. Attorneys prepared for evidence as prosecutor A A Worsely was named. Burnett faced jury service but feared nervous collapse from court room stress. Jurors wrap up business as an extension on cattle option was granted. Evidence to start Friday.
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M. D. Tracy
Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
Rack
C. F. Burnett
Altho
Burnett
Cancer cure claimed in Tombstone sparks belief
Artz March 3 report says Bob French, prosecutor, appears cured after using a sine and beeswax mixture said to target cancer. He learned of the formula from old books and claims Indians originated the cure with later improvements by others. Ralph Hart and A L Turner are named in origin rumors.
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Tompstone
Artz
Bob” French
At Hia
Mike
French
United Press
Tombstone
A. L. Turner
Ralph Hart
Turner
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Nervous System Revival
Thin nervous people are urged to take Mitro-Phosphate, a five-grain organic phosphate nerve builder. Authorities claim it eases nerve starvation symptoms, improves sleep, increases appetite, and promotes weight gain while cautioning it should not be used by those not seeking flesh growth.
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Pepe
Hutro
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy ad
Stop and Think health article urges kidney care and warns of 100000 deaths yearly. It promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy, claiming herbal ingredients support kidneys and eliminate poisons. A testimonial from Florence Schmita supports its effectiveness and asks ten cents for a sample.
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Warner
Thia
Florence Bj. Schmita
R. F
Dunkirk
Ico
Rochester
Wilson Takes Ride in Auto Through Washington
President Wilson motored in a closed car through Washington with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary T. Grayson, touring the Potomac boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. The hour long ride drew light cheers from spectators as Wilson noted the Lincoln Memorial and joked about pork prices on a market sign. Senator Borah waved to the car as it passed, and Wilson bowed in reply.
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Wasmington
March
Wilson
Washington
Mia. Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Potomac
Pennnsylvania Ave
Capitol Building
Thorne
White House
Kite House
Grayson
Borah
Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Pennsylvania Ave
NAB MAN SAID TO BE FUCITIVE
Police identify a man as the one who leaped from a patrol car and fled amid gunfire last Friday night. Marquise Yates aged 23 was arrested on liquor violation charges along with Euhu Heath 51 Dee] Heath 26 and Patrick McGrath 29. They appeared before United States Commissioner McClelland and were released on bail.
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Yateu
Euhu Heath
Dee] Heath
Patrick McGrath
M. W. Palmer
Yates
21St Ave
Spruce Et
Heaths
Metrath
United States
McClelland
Ball
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