Stone & Webster firms show vast reach and secretive leaders
The Star reveals Stone & Webster Management association earnings and assets, listing gross 26,688,521 and net 11,104,764 with 20,000 workers. It names Puget Sound Traction and others, notes Rockefeller links, and previews a New York article on the hidden heads behind the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone & Webster Management Association
Stone & Webster
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company
Puget Sound District
Dallas Electric Corporation
Galveston-Houston Electric Company
Mississippi River Power Company
Keokuk, Ia
Northern Texas Electric Company
Stone & Webster Corporation
Puget Sound
The
Star
Wall St
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Boston
Mass
Suit Seeks 36000 From Lindblom For Breach Of Contract
Olof A. Clasell of Seattle and San Francisco sues former employer Erik O. Lindblom in U S circuit court for 36000 alleging breach of contract after exposure in a blizzard while guiding mining operations above the Arctic circle. Clasell says he was promised 250 dollars monthly plus expenses and a bonus if profitable. He claims frostbite damaged fingers and nose and that he endured famine conditions with delayed provisions. He also files another suit for 59009 dollars for personal injuries.
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Arctic Circle
Erik O. Lindblom
Seattle
San Francis
Olof A. Clasell
Eighth Ave
United States
Clasell
Lindblom
Nome
Kobuk River
Kobuk
Lindbom
Rockefeller link to Stone & Webster forms world wide empire
Staff Special reports that Stone & Webster now heads the American International Corporation with a $50,000,000 budget to expand investments abroad. John D. Rockefeller is identified as behind the electric interests, with Charles A. Stone as president. The board includes leaders from General Electric, United States Steel, and Westinghouse Electric as the plan targets Russia and Argentina. The Rockefeller, Brone & Webster firm seeks shipping, rail, mining, metallurgical, chemical and public service ventures worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stone & Webster
American Corporation
America
Wall St
Stone-Webster Electric
John D. Rockefeller
American International Corporation
Rockefeller
Charles A. Stone
Uncle Sam
Wallat
Stone
General Electric
United States Steel
Westinghouse Electric
Russia
Argentina
New
Rockefeller, Brone & Webster Corporation
Judge Halts Publication of Isabel Clayburg Life Story
Judge Ronald issued an order delaying The Star from publishing the life story of Mrs. Isabel Clayburg held in Los Angeles on a blackmail plot charge. Attorney John F. Murphy secured the court order, with a hearing set for Friday to decide if the court can restrict publication. The Star defends press rights but says it will not prejudge the defendants’ right to a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Murphy
Ronald
Isabel Clayburg
Los Angeles
Com
Seattle
Uaver
Mra. Clayburg
Authey Murphy
Dottie Coots
Lillian Peterson
Claybure
Star
Night council meetings debated by city committee
The judiciary and department efficiency committee discussed switching meetings to daytime sessions. Moore Thomson Dale and Haas favored the change, while minority members opposed. Other items included Dale’s flag ceremony resolution and Boltons amendment for patriotic singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sions
Judiciary and Department Efficiency Committee
Moore
Thomson
Dale
Haas
Bolton
Judiciary Committee
Secretary Daniels to Speak on Puget Sound Yard Bill
Secretary Daniels will appear before the House Naval Affairs Committee to argue for the Poindexter bill authorizing 2,965,000 dollars to equip Puget Sound navy yard for battleship construction. Senator Poindexter and Congressman Humphrey urged a special Puget Sound yard bill opposing Admiral Benson’s San Francisco yard stance.
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Washington
Daniels
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Poindexter
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Puget Sound Yard
Humphrey
House Committee
Admiral Benson
Navy Yard
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Puget Sound Naval Yard Growth and Nearby Towns Prospects
The Bremerton area, with its 40 foot channel and deep water approaches, is seen as a pivotal naval hub. Officials expect the navy yard, under Daniels and Poindexter proposals, to double in population while Bremerton Manette Port Orchard and Charleston may merge into a 20 000 to 30 000 city. Shipbuilding and repair would employ 2 000 skilled workers for at least three years, with 1 400 current mechanics plus en listed navy personnel. Key sites include Keyport torpedo base and a large navy supply depot. A proposed training school could be located near Port Orchard in level terrain suitable for expansion.
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Bremerton
Puget
Navy Yard
Daniels
Poindexter
Manette
Port Orchard
Charleston
Puget Sound Yard
Beattie
Seattle
Keyport
Pacific Coast
United States Navy
War Department
Washington
Army bill amended to authorize 60,000 volunteer increase
Washington March 21 The house amended Rep resentative Hays army bill giving the president authority to call out regular reserves in war or threats. It would allow an army expansion by 60,000 without new congressional action. Debate over Tillmans armor plan continues as Penrose and Oliver prepare final stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Representative Hay
Penrose
Oliver
Lundin Eyes Abatement of Stew art Street Drug Store
Prosecutor Lundin, after two failed liquor conviction attempts, celebrates the justice court conviction of Sherman Billingsley, proprietor of the Stew art Street pharmacy at 109 Stewart, and vows to abate the premises unless tenants are ousted immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Street
Stewart At
Lundin
Justice Court
Sherman Billingsley
Council Faces Big Problems After New Start
The city council, newly organized, must address three urgent issues. Division A car line requires a paying basis, Cedar River dam leak needs sealing, and new power sites are necessary. Critics note past failures to advance Rainier Valley and Ballard connections and call for immediate action under new utilities chair R. H. Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Gill
Rainier Valley
Erickson
Utilities
Commtee
Ballard
Seattle Electric Co
Fourt Ave
Lake Burien
R. H. Thomson
Thomson
New Utilities Committee
Thomecon
Pershing Receives First Report On Mexican Battle
Gen Funston announced he asked the war department for more troops to guard Pershing’s dangerously thin communications lines as the San Antonio bulletin reports March 21.
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San Antonio
Funston
War Department
Pershing reports Carranzistas crush Villistas in battle
General Pershing's headquarters in Columbus wire from El Paso that Carrancistas defeated Villistas in a pitched battle Villa retreated to the Santa Clara mountains Col Dodd's cavalry advances toward Namiquipa to reinforce Cano's forces and trap Villa Cavalry squadrons move toward Babricosa and Carmen with aeroplanes near Ascencion aiding the reconnaissance There is no sign of friction between de facto troops and Americans.
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EL Paso
Pershing
Columbus
Villa
Santa Clara Mountains
Dodd
Namiquipa
Cano
Carranza
Additional Motor Trucks Sent to Help Columbus
Fifty four additional motor trucks are en route to Columbus with factory experts to operate them in the field. The move aims to relieve transportation troubles between Columbus and field forces and improve supply and troop movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Columbus
Negro Troops Eager to Get Hold of Villa
In Douglas Arizona on March 21 an American Army officer quoted fearing Villa if the Seventh and Tenth Negro troops engage him. The Tenth Regiment, a black unit, has long voiced a determination to pursue Villa after Villista snipers struck American soil near Agua Prieta, with soldiers killed during the battle and on the border.
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H. C. Boehme
U. P
Douglas
Ariz
Villa
Seventh
Tenth
Agua Prieta
The
Carranza Asked For Written Protocol On Villa Campaign
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson and cabinet agreed to Carranza’s proposal for further operations against Villa to proceed under a written protocol. Counsellor Polk presented the plan at today’s cabinet meeting and it was approved. No immediate signing is planned to allow time for proposals. The move aims to show U S good faith to Mexican public as Carranza’s position is clarified.
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Bryan
Wilson Lincoln
J Bryan
Wilson
Nebraska
St. Louis
Robert J. Bender
Washington
Gen. Carranza
Carranza
Villa
Polk
State Department
Carranaza
American Aviator Injured in Mexico Action
Lieut. Thomas S. Bowen of the American expeditionary force was seriously injured when his aeroplane fell during a scouting mission in Mexico. Bowen had traveled from San Antonio to join the expedition, marking the first reported injury to an American army aviator in action.
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EL Paso
Thomas S. Bowen
American Expeditionary Force
Mexico
Bowen
San Antonio
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