Booth judge hears booze graft tales in federal case
Dr. M A Matthews testified that he received a $1000 payment from Clarence Gerald in the presence of Logan Billingsley to help enforce city liquor laws. He described efforts to reform Billingsley and bribe-detection during the booze graft conspiracy trial in federal court Saturday morning.
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Trial transcripts reveal bribe rumors and political pressure
Testimony centers on Gerald paying cash to bribe officials to “clean up” bootleggers in Seattle. Mayor Gill denies bribe rumors and discusses compromises to escape accusations. Dr. Matthews alleges requests to use machinery against the Billingsleys, with cross examination revealing conflicting statements by Walter Fulton and other counsel during proceedings.
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Irish Celebrate St Patrick's Day In Seattle
About 2000 Irish residents and friends joined a St Patrick's Day event at the Mionadrome venue in Seattle. The evening highlighted Irish culture with community participation and festive activities.
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Girl End Life at Border Line Manager Detained
Rigid police probe continues into the death of 19 year old Mabel Howe at the home of Eugene P Erckenbrack Border Line Transportation Co manager where a booze party lasted into early Saturday. Erckenbrack was detained for examination after reporting the tragedy and claiming Howe shot herself with a pistol from under his bed. He described Howe as infatuated with him and said a quarrel over another woman occurred at the party.
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Russia’s Abdication Sparks Provisional Government Takeover
Reports from Petrograd describe the abdication of the hereditary monarchs and the rise of a provisional government as local committees seize estates and requisition grain. Civil unrest brings casualties amid chaotic power shifts and rail and provisioned relief efforts across the capital.
Where to Go to Be Amused in Seattle Theatres
The Star outlines current Seattle amusements with listings for Mission Coliseum Orpheum Palace Pantages Moore Tex Clemmer Clans A Oak and Metropolitan venues. It highlights the Star as a trusted guide for theatregoers and notes thousands rely on it to learn what is playing.
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Dr Matthews and Seattle's upheaval in history
A portrait of Dr. Matthews shaping Seattle from its early days to later civic turmoil. The text traces his tall, distinctive presence as pastor and moderator, his suspected influence in city reform, bribery cases, and the era’s social battles, implying his pervasive role in events and inquiries.
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Railroad strike postponed for 48 hours in New York
Secretary Lane announced at 3 46 p m that the railroad strike was postponed 48 hours. Brotherhoods and managers resumed negotiations and urged postponement to avoid a strike. The delay aims to await a Supreme Court decision on the Adamson bill Monday. Daniel Willard urged observers to read the mood as negotiations continue.
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