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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
1
The Billingsleys confessed on the witness stand to bribery and pursuing profits from crime. The public demands no immunity and urges officials to prosecute, seeking prompt imprisonment for these lawbreakers. Community voices justice in Seattle.
In a federal courtroom the mayor Hiram Gill is found not guilty on booze conspiracy charges. Gill expresses relief and optimism, plans to focus on governing, while The Star congratulates his vindication yet notes lingering concerns about his tenure and past police trouble.
After thirteen hours the jury returned a not guilty verdict on four weeks of trial charging Mayor Gill Chief Beckingham and city detectives with conspiracy to aid bootleggers. The verdict was delivered at 6 30 a m on the fourth ballot as the crowd watched the jury shook hands with defendants and jurors while Rev Percy spoke of reconciliation. Gill kissed his law partner Friday Frye as Teh crowd gathered. Beckenham distributed cigarets and the jurors described four ballots in the deliberations with initial 9 to 3, then 10 to 2 acquittal, and a final vote beyond.
Washington March 31 Postmaster General Purleson announced President Wilson's executive order placing first second and third class postmasters under the civil service law.
The Saturday Star presents the latest in amusements drawing thousands of readers in the Northwest. This weekly feature highlights growing entertainment options and local attractions, compiling the season's most talked about events and offerings.
U S District Attorney Allen declined to comment on the verdict of not guilty for six officials in the conspiracy case. He would not reveal any actions against the Billingsley brothers who pleaded guilty to several counts, waiting for guidance after conferring with Allen.
Statements from officials and attorneys mark the verdict as justice served. Mayor Gill says the jury did him justice, while Chief Beckingham questions conviction and others call the outcome fair and rightful, noting long service and absence of wrongdoing.
Police celebrate acquittal verdict with Chief Charlie Beckingham greeting defense attorneys at the station. Lieut Hedges orders extra copies of The Star as officers read news of Seattle’s trial result. Judge Gordon celebrates twins born to his family. James R. Mann of Illinois to visit for the event.
New York March 31 pacifists pivot from antiwar efforts to financing war. Amos Pinchot's American committee on war finance proposes placing the entire financial burden on individuals earning over 5000 yearly. Indorsed by high government circles, signaling a shift amid waning hopes for peace.
The document notes attorneys Frederick Baus and Clay Allen with statements about a liquor shipment dispute. Logan Billingsley contends payment while the jury is described as more substantial in character, and a verdict is referenced as speaking for itself amid August 30 liquor issues and a carload plan halted in five weeks.
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