Reeves Named City Utilities Chief Amid Council Skepticism
Mayor Reeves announced Carl H. Reeves will be confirmed as superintendent of public utilities despite opposition from Councilors Moore Erickson and Bolton. Reeves, praised by supporters, pledged no radical changes while a committee recommended his appointment, noting strong broad support and past election margins.
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Apt
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Erickson
Bolton
Meape
Murphine
Caldwell
Major Reeves
Conn Moore
Music Teacher Found Guilty in Perjury Case
Henry Ruffelle, music teacher, found guilty of perjury in a first degree case. A. W. Frater's court convicts on fraud claims in a divorce settlement. Prosecutor C. Brown notes this as the state’s first such conviction. Ruffelle swore he had no knowledge of his wife’s fee and had been a resident for at least one year.
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A. W. Frater
C. Brown
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Desert jurymen outwit law and play poker at Bisbee trial
In Tombstone Arizona jurors at the Bisbee deportation trial, forbidden by law to gamble, secretly play poker inside the courtroom. A juror argues the sheriff cannot arrest them while under court orders, leading to a quiet victory for poker as indoor recreation during the trial.
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Frisco Judges Indicted in Police Court Bribery Case
San Francisco March 30 Police Judge Morne Oppenheim was named in an indictment charging criminal conspiracy over irregular police court practices. The grand jury also charged Peter P. McDonough and Vincent Riccardi in a sprawling bribery investigation that previously led to charges against Judge Johan J. Sullivan and McDonough in the Imperale case.
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San Francisco
Morne Oppenheim
Peter P. McDonough
Do. Vincent Riccardi
Johan J. Sullivan
Man Pleads Guilty to Funds Fraud Case
Owens pleaded guilty in United States district court to raising a $1 note to $10. He was sentenced to one year and one month at McNeil's Island and ordered to pay $50 in fines.
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Borah and Wood feud over campaign finance charges
W G McAdoo backs Borah's bill to curb presidential campaign spending and supports a senate probe. Borah released a telegram to General Leonard Wood saying the attack aimed to sway voters nationwide, not just in Michigan, and urged airing the facts. Wong Sing and Chin Lin face U S district court Monday on drug statute violations.
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Horah
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Wong Sing
Chin Lin
United States District Court
Boys Blouses at 98 Cent Clean-Up Sale
Manufacturer offers boys blouses at a low price with striped percales in various colors. Sizes range from 6 to 15 years. Limited lot with wide range in chambray tones.
Rent Hogs in New York Threaten Tenants
Albany reports that twelve anti eviction and rent protection measures have been nearly agreed by both houses. The bills cap rent increases at 25 percent and let courts set fair rents when disputes arise. Landlords would face penalties for denying basic services and tenants could seek stays of eviction for nine months. The emergency acts apply to New York City Rochester and Buffalo and run to November 4 1922.
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Hoover's Name on G O P Ballot
Sacramento March 10 Hoover qualified yesterday for the G O P ballot of the California presidential primary. Either Los Angeles or San Francisco would have sufficed to place the former food administrator's name on the primary. Cremin of the secretary of state office noted the Democratic delegates qualified and added Henry H Childers as the 27th name on the Democratic ballot by Los Angeles county. Hiram Johnson and prohibition delegates have already qualified.
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Herber Hoover
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San Francisco
J. M. Cremin
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Cremin
Henry H Childers
Hiram Johnson
Prohibition
Senate Votes Air Mail Line From New York to San Francisco
The Senate approved an air mail route from New York to San Francisco via Cleveland Chicago and Omaha with no roll call. A prior proposal to route via Philadelphia Washington New Orleans Houston Los Angeles and then San Francisco was rejected. The air mail provision was later struck out in the House during debate. The measure includes funding of 1 415 000 for air mail equipment and related tests.
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National Safety Emblem Contest Seeks New Symbol
The National Safety Council offers a $50 prize for a nationally recognized emblem replacing safety first. Entries may include two drawings using a green and white scheme, judged as a plain distinctive emblem. The contest closes July 4 and is run by the Safety Emblem Contest Committee in Watertown, New York.
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National Safety Council
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Another Man Held as Freight Thief
L. F. Fowler of Auburn, a railroad man and the seventh arrested in the Northern Pacific freight theft case, was arrested Monday night and jailed by U S marshals in the county detention center.
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U. S. Marshal’s Office
Paris Remembers First Shelling by Big Bertha
Paris marks the second anniversary of the first shelling by the German long range gun Big Bertha. Souvenirs of the disturbance in Paris life are highly sought today.
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Big Bertha
Paria
Police Fire At Fugitive Tire Thief Near Downtown
Police recovered a tire theft suspect and possible accomplice in a Beach pharmacy robbery at 6401 32d Ave N W. Leroy P. Stevens, 24, was captured Monday night near Fifth Ave and Main St after a police chase spanning several blocks. Officers fired shots in the air to halt him.
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Easter Fashion Show For Little Girls And Boys
Ten Dear Little Girls and Boys will model spring Easter fashion ranges. Flowers, silk net chiffon and organdie outfits in white and color will be on display with coats hats sashes and lace. A baby and children’s shop features French garments and a nurse assists mothers at the Baby Shop on the Second Floor.
Adorable Boudoir Caps Offered In Various Fabrics
Boudoir caps fashioned in Georgette crepe wash satin and crepe de Chine feature dainty laces and ribbons. Available in many colors from 65 cents to 5.95. Second floor The Bon Marche.
Dresses with panel belt and novelty pockets
Garments cut in one piece feature a panel belt and novelty pockets. Well made dresses offered in sizes 36 to 44.
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