Hodge Plea Opens as Logan Billingsley Testifies
Logan Billingsley, famed bootlegger in the city’s largest dry area, testifies as the first witness in a federal trial charging Mayor Gill, Police Chief Beckingham, ex Sheriff Hodge, and four city detectives with booze graft. Attorney Walter Fulton denounces Billingsley while Billingsley relays his tale of protection for liquor networks amid a crowded courtroom.
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C. L. Reames
Oklahoma
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Beckingham
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Logan on Oklahoma days and liquor crimes in court
Logan testifies about his varied work in Oklahoma including liquor and drug dealing and life insurance. He discusses fugitive from justice claims, manslaughter convictions, and his 1915 move to a Cherokee City area, with details on prior drug stores and forged permit schemes.
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Oklahoma
Neterer
Logan
Reames
Oklahoma City
Opening Statements in Billingsley Murder Trial
Opening statements by U S Prosecutor Reames and Judge Baua open the trial amid tense proceedings. Defense attorney Walter Fulton brands Logan Billingsley as convicted of murder, while William Bell moves for a direct verdict of not guilty for Hodge. The morning session centers on age questioning and initial arguments.
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Chief Beckingham
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William Bell
Hodge
Reames
Advertising Manager's Daily Talk
The beat offerings of Senttia's best stores appear regularly in the tar. How much you profit from them depends on your wit. More than 61,000 copies daily.
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Senttia’s Best Stores
Gill JURY Names Local Residents for Eminent Domain Post
The Gill jury list includes W B Fontaine clerk to eminent domain commission Seattle. Rev C L Percy retired minister rancher Quilcene. Robert Chalmers traffic man Lowman and Hanford. Thomas D Parks farmer Renton. Henry C McGraine retired blacksmith Seattle. T H Bennett farmer Monroe. Co H Van Brunt contractor councilman Port Angles. Charles G Heiserman farmer Auburn. James Munn farmer Jefferson county. John Montgomery farmer Bellevue. A T McCreight farmer Clinton Whidby Island. J D Jones Seattle city light department.
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Robert Chalmers
Lowman & Hanford
Thomas D. Parks
Renton
Henry C. McGraine
Seattle
T. H. Bennett
Monroe
H. van Brunt
Port Angles
Charles G. Heiserman
Auburn
James Munn
Jefferson County
John Montgomery
Bellevue
A. T. McCreight
Clinton
Whidby Island
J. D. Jones
City Light Department
Mayor Gill alleges press plot in federal trial
The mayor defends against charges in federal court by accusing unnamed newspaper men of conspiring to influence the case. Witnesses include former Times reporter Evans, now in Chicago, who may not appear. Evans allegedly stole booze shipments with a California accomplice, enriching bootleggers in Seattle before evading indictments.
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Harry John Evans
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the Star
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Allen
Seattle
Sullivan
Clay Allen
Hard to Get Two Extra Jurymen
The 60 jurors were exhausted trying to draw two alternates for the Thomas Tracy murder trial in Everett. A hurried call for five extra jurors went out as Judge Ronald prepared to proceed. The press table drew attention as the court outlined controls on juror questioning and seating.
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Jefferson Beard
Everett
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Cooley
Everett Harbor
Florence Reynolds
Interlake Ave
Sarah H. Roomer
Bothell
Tracy Trial Jury List Complete On Page Seven
The page seven section provides a complete list of jurors and other news related to the Tracy trial, including juror names, lineup details, and procedural notes as reported by the local desk.
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Tracy
Wilson Confined to Bed by Aggravated Cold
President Wilson remains in bed after physicians orders due to an aggravated cold. Dr Grayson advised no engagements for the day and the stay in bed continues.
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Wilson
Grayson
Solons End Olympia Session Amid Pork Barrel Clash
Olympia Washington March closing sessions end amid riotous debate over pork barrel appropriations for legislators while key import bills are not allowed a vote.
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Olympia
Wash
Hi Gill case details from Attorney statements
The excerpts recount accusations against Mayor Gill involving a $4 000 payoff and liquor purchases. Frederick Bausman and Clarence L Reames present opposing views on integrity and deception. Logan Billingsley testified about paying police and sending an all clear telegram, with subsequent government action and jail release.
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Frederick Bausman
Editorial Signed in 1789 Quote from Constitution
Editorial notes the phrase Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies or in giving them aid and comfort from Article III Section III of the U S Constitution. The piece discusses the framers intent and constitutional limits on treason accusations.
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the United States
Rotary club rebukes Senator Jones over neutrality bill
Resolutions passed by the Rotary club condemn Senator Jones and 12 colleagues who blocked President Wilson on the armed neutrality bill. They repudiated Jones’s March 3 senate expressions as unpatriotic untimely and not representative of Washington voters.
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Wilson
Rotary Club
W. L. Jones
Senate
Washington
Senators Jones and Lane Respond to Armed Ship Bill
In Washington March 7 Senators Jones of Washington and Lane of Oregon defend their roles on the armed ship bill. Jones disputes Everett Commercial Club resolutions, says they should apologize for implying a filibuster. He maintains he did not filibuster but agreed to vote for the measure.
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Washington
Jones
Lane
Oregon
Bill Jones
Everett Commercial Club
North Yakima Club Trustees Pledge Support to Wilson
The North Yakima Commercial Club trustees adopt resolutions pledging support to President Wilson and readiness to make sacrifices for liberty and freedom on land and sea. A copy of the resolutions has been mailed to the president. The notice notes no reference is made in the reso-
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Wilson
Everett Club Denounces Senator Jones on Armed Ship Bill
The Everett Commercial Club wired Senator Jones that his stance on the armed ship bill does not reflect Washington sentiment. The message asserts the move brings shame and humiliation to the state and its people.
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Everett Commercial Club
Jones
Washington
Meeting Demands Senate Seal of Resignation
A county Republican meeting in Chehalis denounces the filibuster on the armed neutrality bill and calls for United States senator Wesley L. Jones to resign. L Thacker presided as chairman of the county central committee.
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Maga
Wesley L. Jones
United States
L. Thacker
Fee
Fair and Bazaar Scheduled at Synagogue Venue
The Bikar Cholum fair and bazaar will be held in the vestry room of the synagogue on 17th Avenue, beginning next Sunday evening and continuing until March 18, 1917, except on Friday the 16th.
Water Shutoff Planned for Districts Friday and Saturday
Water service will be interrupted in the district served by the single reservoir on Friday and in the district east of the Duwamish area served by the old Georgetown reservoir on Saturday March 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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