American crew of 27 all safe after Algonquin sinking
The American steamer Algonquin, 1806 tons, was sunk Monday by a German submarine after shelling. All 27 crew members were saved and landed safely, despite the attackers refusing aid. Built in 1888 in Glasgow, the ship served under American registry and flew the American flag after transfer from Clyde line.
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London
Lloyd's
Port Arthur
Ont
Glasgow
A. B. McKay
American Star Line
Surrender Details Tie Gill to Billingsley Compromise
Government witnesses described a city corruption scheme involving Mayor Gill and the Billingsleys. Testimony covered surrender of incriminating papers, alleged whisky shipments, and a 1916 compromise to dismiss cases. Key figures cited include Capt. Sullivan, Corp. Caldwell, and Putnam with ties to Logan Billingsley.
Big Throng Greets Ambassador Gerard on Arrival
Washington March 14 large crowd of cheering spectators, friends, relatives and officials welcomed Ambassador Gerard after a 7000 mile journey. He and Mrs. Gerard waved happily. A White House memorandum advised no comment until after his report to the state department. He will see Secretary Lansing this afternoon at the state department.
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Washington
Gerard
Herto
White House
State Department
Lansing
Thomas McCarthy
New York
Hughes
New Jersey
Tumulty
China Breaks with Germany in Shanghai Harbor Seizures
China severed diplomatic ties with Germany and seized six German merchant ships in Shanghai harbor. Crews were sent ashore as armed guards took position aboard the vessels.
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Washington
China
Germany
Navy Department
Robbery Strikes Local Shoe Shop on 16th Street
Chris Grovang owner of a shoe shop at 6717 16th St. N. W. reported to police that his store was robbed last night and a fresh pair of shoes was stolen.
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Chris Grovang
16Th St. N. W
Auto Row Bargains Highlighted On City Page Seven
Auto Page Again Today on page 7 reports up to the minute news and ads from Seattle's Auto Row. It invites readers to inspect spring car options and notes rare bargains in used cars that might fit what a buyer wants.
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Seattle
Sinking of Algonquin Tests Germany Policy
Washington dispatch reports the Algonquin was torpedoed unarmed by a submarine while sailing from New York. The Rochester started earlier and its arrival abroad remained unreported, and the state department had no official word by noon. The incident strengthens belief that Germany will not modify its wartime procedures.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Germany
New York
Rochester
State Department
Bernstorff Returns to Berlin With 150-Strong Party
Dispatches from Amsterdam report Count von Bernstorff arriving in Berlin with 150 accompanying relatives and friends. He was greeted by foreign office representatives and notable figures including Capt. Boy-Ed and Dr. Bernhard Dernberg.
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Amsterdam
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Foreign Office
Capt
Boy-Ed
Washington
Berhard Dernberg
America
Radical editor subpoenaed in Tracy case
The trial of Thomas Tracy and 74 co defendants continued as J A McDonald editor of the Industrial Worker was called for the state to counter a line of citizen deputy witnesses. Charlies Tucker testified under cross examination about statements and the Verona boat crowd.
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Thomas Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Everett
J. A. McDonald
Industrial Worker
I. W. W. McDonald
Herbert Mahler
Defense League of the
Charlies Tucker
Hartley Shingle Co
Vanderveer
Verona
Tucker
Jury returns verdict in Seattle grocer murder case
William Hamilton, a Seattle grocer, was found dead at the rear of his store on Westlake Avenue. The autopsy by County Coroner Tiffin concluded death resulted from strangulation after a large rag was forced down his throat.
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William Hamilton
Seattle
Westlake Ave
Tiffin
Hamilton
U S May Seize Railroads in Case of Strike
Chicago dispatch reports federal officials monitoring looming rail strike orders set to take effect in stages from 4 p m Saturday to 6 p m Monday. Rail managers warn government takeover could follow a nationwide walkout worsening factory closures and food shortages in Chicago.
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U.S
Chicago
Brotherhood
Chcago & Western Indiana
Chicago Junction Railway
New York Central and
Allied Lines
Michigan Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Virginia Railway
Charles W. Ellis
Bureau of Labor
Ethelbert Stewart
Federal Statistician
Camps Ready to Stick In Railroad Strike Settlement
Two camps arrive in Washington to meet the railroad conference committee and seek a peaceful settlement if possible. Both sides insist they will stick it out, signaling a deadlock in the effort to avert a nationwide strike.
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Washington
Railroad Conference Committee
Local roads still accepting freight amid strike
Freight movement remains normal on local roads with no orders to halt shipments. The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound freight department says it does not anticipate disruption and perishable goods continue to be accepted for dispatch to all points.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Freight Department
Griffith in Port With Six Feet Water In Hold
The barkentine J. M. Griffith arrived at Port Townsend today, carrying six feet of water in her hold. She was en route from Mukilteo to Australia with a cargo aboard.
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Barkentine
J. M. Griffith
Port Townsend
Griffith
Mukilteo
Australia
German Spy Ring Foiled by British American Secret Service
Secret service agents led by A. Bruce Bielaski uncovered a German espionage network linked to British intelligence. The operation relied on meticulous written reports from German couriers and agents, tracing plots to bombs on ships and factory sabotage. An elevated train tip and a Vienna recall showcased cross nation cooperation ending German plans.
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King Brady
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
A. Bruce Bielaski
Division of Information
United States Department of
U. S
New York
Dr. Albert
Dumba
Albert
Vienna
von Papen
Boy-Ed
United States Department of Justice
Logan Billingsley Testifies in bribery case over four thousand
Logan Billingsley testified he paid Mayor Gill four thousand dollars in the Offa district. The government presented circumstantial evidence from witnesses including Arthur Hatton Carrie Ferry Ora Billingsley and George Parsons. Police officer V R Putnam supervised the case and noted Logan left with papers.
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Logan Billingsley
Gill
Offa
Synseitetor
ORA_ BILLINGSLEY
Logan
Washington Annex
Gill’ George Parsons
Sergt. V. R. Putnam
Skirts Shorter As Fashion Art League Outlines Plans
In Chicago on March 14 the Fashion Art league announces skirts will be shorter than ever this year. They promise a changed silhouette and reveal that the short skirt will expose more than before, with details left to designers.
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Chicago
Fashion Art League
The
League
Train of Imported Oil Shipped East
The first solid train of imported Japanese soy bean oil will leave Argo yards on the Union Pacific at 8:30 p.m. bound for Cincinnati. The 30 tank cars carry 8,000 gallons each and will be rushed on the fastest possible schedule.
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Seattle
Argo
Union Pacific
Cincinnati
Local Testimony Conflicts in Liquor Permit Case
In Judge Gordon's court Sullivan disputes Logan Hillingsley on who retrieved the Billingsley papers the day of the compromise. Sullivan says Chief Beckingham summoned him, while Hillingsley testified the chief went out for the papers, raising questions about the mayor's stance on actions taken.
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Fred Billingsley
Chief Beckingham
Seret
Putnam
Gordon
Sullivan
Logan Hillingsley
Beckingham
Billingsley
Illingsley
City official questioned over liquor shipments inquiry
Testimony detailed watches on liquor shipments after July 29 and meetings in the adjutant general's office. Sergt. Putnam said he advised the mayor about the Billingsleys operating again and denied any attempt to impede the investigation. Witnesses described seeing papers handed to Capt. Sullivan and Caldwell during August proceedings.
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Fulton
Sullivan
W. R. Putnam
George Tennant
Peyser
Poolman
Adjutant General’s
Haight
Logan Billingsley
Wilmon Tucker
Gill
Putnam
Billingsleys
L. 8
Reames
Tucker
Henry W. Powell
North 26Th St
Wilson Names Tariff Board
Washington March 14 ident Wilson has selected of the new tariff board as Professor Frank Taussig of ward who will act as chairman Culberson Texas William Kent California David J Lewis Maryland E P Costigan Denver and Daniel Rohrer formerly with the postoffice department
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Washington
Mystery crash on Stewart Street garage scene
At about 3 a m Wednesday a blood smeared car with a broken windshield was driven into a Stewart street garage between First and Second Aves. The driver dismissed questions with a curt “Forget about it” and drove off, suggesting an unreported auto accident.
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Stewart St
First
Second Aves
Soudas Jail Breaker Remains At Large In King County
Sheriff Stringer and deputies sweep King County and surrounding areas for John Soudas the jail breaker, with reports of sightings but no arrest yet.
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John Soudas
King County
Sher Stringer
Sheriff's Office
Soudas
Mayor Presses Dismissal of Charges in Logan and Billingsley
In an interview, the witness confirms Mayor Gill sought dismissal of charges against Logan and Fred Billingsley. The mayor’s lawyer asked if Attorney George Vanderveer spoke with him. the witness agreed Vanderveer discussed it. He stated his policy favors cooperation and would dismiss if a written request arrives, noting age claim matters.
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Gill
Logan
Fred Billingsley
George Vanderveer
Vanderveer
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