Fey Tells Story of Logan Billingsley Plot to Frame Mayor
Fey recounts two days in custody and a Janice of San Francisco meeting with J J Kelley where Logan Billingsley allegedly framed Mayor Gill and bribed the minister Dr Matthews. He describes shipments of liquor to Seattle disguised as skid grease and a claim that he faced threats from federal agents.
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Fey
U. S
Wright
Logan Billingsley
Logan
J. J. Kelley
Seattle
San Francisco
Gill
Wilmon Tucker
Otto Fey
Billingsleys
Federal Grand Jury
Gill Rail
Tucker
Eddie Baker
Jesse Moore
Loga
Billingsley
Oakland
Willburton
Wash
Lake Washington
Tessier
John Evans
Times
Foley
Allen
Martin
Neterer
Special
Dr. Matthews
Third Ave
Secret Service
Ora
Navarre
Tennant
John Frater
Vanderveer the Smiling Wrestler in I. W. W. Trial
Atty. Vanderveer's grin features in his cross examination in the liquor conspiracy case in federal court as he faces sharp questions from U. S. District Attorney Clay Allen. The exchange mirrors a wrestling match of wit with Vanderveer both examiner and witness, his boyish smile persisting through tense moments. The day ends with Vanderveer still grinning amid the relentless pace of the trial as observers note the danger of the smiling style.
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Mabel Abbott
George Vanderveer
Vanderveer
Superior Court
D. D. Merrill
Everett
U. S
Clay Allen
You Can Raise Your Own Salary
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Seattle
The
Star
Girl 12 Takes Own Life In Seattle Home
Police report no motive found for Della Sway 12 who died Monday night from strychnine at her stepfather John Lempson's home 65662 Let Ave 8. The item notes Seattle spring arrival at 8:38 Tuesday evening per Prof Samuel L Boothroyd head of UW astronomy.
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Della Sway
John Lempson
Seattle
Samuel Ll. Boothroyd
University of Washington
War over flag in courthouse in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana on March 20 the American flag remains in the Allen County courthouse window despite a county commissioner order to remove it. Janitor Schweir had torn down the flag, then replaced it, and cited fear of dynamite as his reason. The dispute drew bitter comment locally.
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FT. Wayne
Ind
Allen County
BE. H. Bookwalter
William Schwell
Schweir
Mrs Lynch denies interview about Matthews grant
Mrs. John Lynch of 2029 12th Ave South telephoned yesterday to say she did not speak to reporters about Dr. Mark A. Matthews receiving a $1,000 payment. News item notes she was quoted in yesterday's paper.
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John Lynch
12Th Ave. S
Mark A. Matthews
New Sailor Lad in Limelight at Tracy Trial
Clyde Gibbins an 18 year old new navy recruit testified at the Tracy murder case in Everett. He described Verona cruise preparations by I WW members, the taking of rifles from the Armory, and valuables moved to a safe, while the Verona confrontation loomed.
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Sailor Lad
Tracy Trial
Clyde Gibbins
Navy
Thomas HW. Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Everett
Harston Peters
Verona
Carl Clapp
George F. Vanderveer
Tracy
Clapp
Gibbins
Bremerton
Naval Militia
Commercial Club
Bluejacket
C. D. McLennan
Edith Frenette
Earl Osborne
Grand Duke Nicholas Induces Czar to Abdicate in Petrograd
March 20 report says Grand Duke Nicholas persuaded Czar Nicholas II to abdicate after a long audience before the revolutionary committee visit. The Russian domain reportedly voted unanimously to overthrow autocratic rule, 15 members favoring immediate republic formation.
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Petrograd
Nicholas
Revolutionary Committee
National Guard Mobilization Ordered Amid Global Tension
San Francisco March 20. The Western department of the army prepares for mobilization of the National Guard at an early date in response to the international crisis. The naval reserve may also be called into active service.
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San Francisco
Western Department of the Army
Naval Reserve
Atlantic
Wheat crop production falls in Argentina Australia New Zealand
A Rome based international institute report shows 1916 17 wheat output in Argentina Australia and New Zealand at 226 274 000 bushels about 30 percent below normal and 17.7 percent under the five year average.
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Washington
Argentina
Australia
New Zealand
Bureau of Crop Estimates
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
United States to Recognize Russian Beesian Regime
Washington reports the United States plans to greet the new Russian Beesian rule once its regime clearly forms. Officials say formal recognition will follow the establishing of stable administration and policies.
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Washington
United States
Wilson Deliberates War Policy Amid Submarine Crisis
President Wilson, under pressure for action, weighs all phases of the crisis with his cabinet. He questions declaring war now and may delay beyond April 16 while awaiting an armed attack, with officials noting potential gains if the U S moves toward war without a formal declaration. Military advisors warn that drifting into active hostilities could hasten central powers’ defeat through submarine warfare.
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Congress
U. S
White House
Adamson Victory Shapes Labor War Over Eight Hour Law
Washington reports a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Adamson act as railway managers surrender Sunday to wage limits. Big Labor hails the decision as a national eight hour standard and Congress can regulate wages. railroads plan higher rates to cover costs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Justice White
William G. Lee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gen. Goethals
George B. Rublee
Edgar E. Clark
Railroad Leaders Eye New Rates as Strike Averted
New York March 20 with the possibility of a railroad strike averted railroad managers and brotherhood chiefs turned their efforts toward a more minute demand seeking new rates and adjustments.
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New York
Man With Gun Chases Wife Arrest Follows Town Pursuit
Glen Abraham, 24, a carpenter of 105 Fifth Ave N, was arrested on Fourth Ave between Union and Pike streets after his pursuit of his wife ended at the police station. A revolver was found on him and he was charged with disorderly conduct. He claimed he pursued her because she left him last Thursday and he treated her too well.
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Glen Abraham
Carpenter
Fifth Ave. N
Fourth Ave
Union
Pike Sts
United States and Allies Move to Guard Transatlantic Lanes
United States Great Britain and France plan joint protection of transatlantic shipping against German U boats officials indicate formal talks will begin via state department embassies. Navy plans include 40 submarine divers 110 foot cutters and expanded coast patrols to ready a larger fleet and personnel.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
State Department
Nantucket
Navy
Army
National Guard
New York Navy Yard
Man Claims Oil Formula Enables 40 Hour Atlantic Flight
St Paul March 20 Paul Rickel 23 today claimed he can fly to Europe in 40 hours using a self developed oil formula in his engine. He sent the formula to the U S government as a gift. Testing status unknown.
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ST. Paul
Paul Rickel
United States
Seattle's First Chief Holds Steady Hunting License
W. H. Suber, 82, Seattle's chief of police since 1869, reports a steady deer quota, claiming one deer per year for several years. He arrived in Seattle in 1861 and was appointed police head by Mayor Yesler.
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W. H. Suber
Seattle
Suber
Yesler
Belt Line Hearing On East Marginal Way Franchises
The finance committee calls a further hearing Friday at 3 PM on the East Marginal Way belt line. The port commission holds a franchise, while another franchise for railroads rights of way is pending in council. Councilman Erickson proposes amending the port franchise to move the right of way westward and the franchise committee backs granting the Traction Co. permission to install up to 75 light one man operated cars.
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East Marginal Way
Port Commission
Pendin
Erickson
Traction Co
Minnesota Coeds Declared Not Plump or Sentimental
In Minneapolis on March 20, managers of the University of Minnesota sophomore vaudeville found none of the 2,000 co-eds to be plump or sentimental. The claim came after an inquest into the expected traits during the show preparation.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Been a Sad Case About Beans In Portland
Three hundred cases of canned beans from San Francisco to Boise are held by federal authorities due to alleged substitution of cheaper soya beans for navy beans.
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Portland
San Francisco
Boise
Idaho
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