Vanderveer Placed on Stand in Booze-Graft Trial
In the federal booze-graft conspiracy case at 2 pm Monday, Vanderveer, former attorney for the Billingsleys and a noted bootlegger, testified for the defense. Detective Doom opened the prosecution’s case with denials of bribery and protection of liquor shipments, while a small crowd watched.
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James E. Doom
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Neterer
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Seattle divided over Dr Matthews accepting $1000 to fight vice
Seattle residents weigh the ethics of Dr Mark A Matthews taking from Clarence Gerald in the presence of bootlegger Logan Hillingsley the sum to be used in cleaning up the city. The Star reports mixed views as testimony outlines police efforts to curb liquor shipments and the defense recalls witnesses from Olympia and beyond.
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Mark A. Matthews
Clarance Gerald
Logan Hillingsley
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Dr. Matthews Under Fire in City Clean-up Fuelled by Billingsley Cash
Witnesses recount a locked truck with missing wheel and a staged cargo tale. The mayoral chief accused the liquor papers as a frame-up while following bills of lading to Alaska. Citizens weigh motives behind the minister’s funding of the clean-up effort.
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Star Carriage Works
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U S Navy Calls for I Boat Chasers
Washington reports a push to seize munition plants and make a 115 million emergency navy appropriation immediately available. Germany nears open war after sinking three American freighters with 24 missing sailors reported and the president considering war measures.
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Daniels
Billingsley Mess Delights Audiences With Stage Array
A lively review notes immense showmanship and brisk weekly performances. The piece lampoons local figures and gossip from a preacher to a banker while praising the season’s success and the vaudeville atmosphere of the time.
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Billingsley Mess
Adamson Law Upheld As Constitutional By Supreme Court
Washington March 19 The Adamson eight hour law is valid and Congress has power to legislate wages. The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, reverses Judge William Hook of Kansas City and sustains the law despite past objections. Chief Justice White announced the ruling with Justices Pitney Day and Van Deventer dissenting.
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Railroads Accept Eight Hour Law Terms
New York, March 19. Railroads have met the eight hour law demands and averted a nationwide strike. Patriotism rose after the sinking of three American ships as railway managers agreed to brotherhood chiefs terms to keep operation efficient during wartime.
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Spring store openings and displays in Seattle ads
Seattle retailers roll out new openings with Spring displays this week. Bartell Drug Co opens a store at Second and Union, with details in page 7. Standard Furniture, Grote Rankin, M A Gottstein, Frederick & Nelson, Bon Marche offer ads on pages 7 and 10.
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Memphis Not Armed Captain May Be Prisoner
Washington reports fear that Captain L Borum and nine missing seamen from the City of Memphis may be prisoners aboard the sunk submarine. Consul Frost notes the captain’s boat found, survivors aboard a merchant vessel without wireless, Memphis carried no weapon or gun, and first signals indicated the crew to abandon ship. Further evidence may come when the captain is located.
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Navy summons sub chasers to speed submarine work
Washington March 19 The navy department in a wartime appeal asks shipbuilders to hasten the construction of submarine chasers. Bids for the chasers were to be opened Wednesday signaling urgency beyond the usual lead time for such notices.
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United States
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President Orders Speed Up Navy Yard Construction
President Wilson authorized Secretary Daniels to use 115000000 emergency naval funds to speed up ship building in all government naval plants. He also suspended the eight hour law in yards to accelerate work, with most money slated for submarine chasers and scout cruisers.
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Erickson Proposes Streetcar Run Over Ballard Bridge
Councilman Erickson, new utilities chair, drafts a resolution to grant Puget Sound Traction Co. rights to run street cars over the Ballard bridge on 1st Ave if the city may run its cars between Division A and the railroad stations on Third Ave and loop Jackson St. He says the deal is an even trade since the company needs the bridge and the city needs the loop to make Division A pay.
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City Utilities Committee
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Nan of Music Mountain
A girl living high in a dangerous pass begins the exciting tale in The Star today.
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