Ballinger and Glavis clash in Senate inquiry details
A United Press report recounts Brandeis defending Louis Glavis before a committee, denouncing Ballinger’s conduct and urging thorough investigation. The piece notes Taft’s rumored plan to abolish the Interior Department and create a Public Works department, with Ballinger facing possible removal if Congress backs the plan.
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Richard A Tallinger
Brandeis
Louis R. Glavis
Lie Seldam
Dent Taft
Interior Department
Department of Public Works
He Ie
Beverly
Congress
Ballinger
Opened bids on Otone Ave bridge plan fight looms
The Board of Public Works opened bids for the West take a improvement this morning. Fremont opponents of the Stone Av bridge face Green Lake Meridian and Wallingford car line supporters. Holt & Jeffery posted the lowest figures across three propositions, with no award yet.
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Holt & Jeffery
West
Fremont
Green Lake
Meridian
Wallingford
Stone Av
Evanston Av
Fremont Av
Grant Smith & Co. & Stilwell
Stolen Hill Tablet Found At Washington University
The bronze tablet missing from the James J. Hill statue on the University of Washington campus has been found in the possession of Dr. Horace G. Byers head of the chemistry department. The plate had been missing for over three months after Captain Frank H. Lord noted it was loose and removed it. Police had pursued several clues ranging from souvenir theft to political motives.
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Seattle
James J. Hill
University of Washington
Horace G. Byers
Department of Chemistry
Washington
Frank H. Lord
James J. Hib
Probably fair tonight and Saturday
A weather note indicates clear to fair conditions tonight and Saturday with moderate south to southwest winds.
Ghouls of Death Robbers Patrolled After Disasters
State Tax Commissioner J B Frost exposes a ghoulish system in King County where funeral and administrator fees swallow estates left by the dead. He cites Seattle cases where bills for grave care and flowers far exceed the original value, with undertakers and lawyers profiting and leaving little behind.
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Galveston
San Francisco
Seattle
J. B Frost
King County
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Frost
Daneer
Overstreet Former MC Dies in Indianapolis
Former Indiana congressman Jesse Overstreet, longtime Marion County representative, died at his Indianapolis home after a three month illness. He chaired the House committee on Post Offices and Post Roads and led the National Monetary Commission before his resignation.
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Jesse Overstreet
Marion County
Indianapolis
Congress
Overstreet
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Republican National Congressional Committee
National Monetary Commission
Indiana
Convicts Hung In Ohio Penitentiary Strike
In Columbus Ohio on May 27 147 convicts at the Ohio penitentiary were hung by shackles above the floor in a drastic move by Warden Jones to force a return to work after a food protest. The rebellion ended when inmates agreed to resume labor.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Jones
Two Holdups Last Night Mystery in One Of Them
A union official, Castleton, was shot in the breast on 40th Ave and Latona St while a thief grabbed a grip containing union records. The other victim, Russell Taylor, was beaten and robbed near Eighth Ave and Virginia St. both incidents appear connected to impending iron moulders strikes. Police describe the assailant as a dark complexioned foreigner seen on a streetcar. Castleton survived and was hospitalized. the grip contained only union papers.
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Latona
Arthur Castheren
Castleton
Castieton
Iron Moulders
Hhs Union
Labor Temple
Recond Nv. N. E
40Th Av
Editor Turned Circus Owner Shapes Sells-Floto Tale
The Denver Post and Kansas City Post owner H. K. Tammen of Den ver Colo buys elephants camels and a three ring circus to turn his dog and pony show into a major operation. He battles the circus trust with pennies and expands the show while maintaining his newspaper empire and a sharp editorial temper.
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Floto
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Grime-story hold up gang tale told by Coburn
In Seattle detectives question Coburn and accomplices after a May 12 South Park car holdup. Coburn describes planning with Ford Wilson and McCann, claiming $35 in loot plus three watches and two diamonds. Two suspects, Roy David and Jas Murray, were later arrested after resisting arrest.
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Pasco
Wash
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Frank Ford
William Wilson
Belfast
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Portland
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Hayden
Emil DeRy
Horseshoe
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Ford
Ay. S
Roy David
Jas, Murray
Volk
Alaska corruption charges threaten open inquiry, senate committee
Delegate Wickersham accuses Morgan Guggenheim syndicate of engineering federal appointments in Alaska. If sustained, the probe would cover all syndicate linked acts and cases including Cunningham proceedings and Hasey trial connections. Lyons, Rustgard and Faulkner named in alleged manipulation.
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United Press
Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
Senate Judiciary Committee
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
T. R. Lyons
John Rustgard
United States
Herbert Faulkner
Congress
Itte
Cunningham
Lyons
Edward Hasey
Hasey
Marey
Guggenheim
Seattle
Paulhan Breaks Height Record At Verona Meet
Verona Italy May 27 Paulhan rests secure as king of high flyers after ascending 14623 meters 4620 feet at the aviation meet. The Frenchman sank 200 meters above his former Los Angeles record and plans another attempt before the meet ends.
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United Pree
Verona
Italy
Paulhan
Los Angeles
Judge suspends jail for logger who pledged sobriety
Stop drinking or go to jail was the offer to Andrew Anderson, a logger, by Judge Ronald. Anderson chose sobriety and his one year jail sentence was suspended.
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Andrew Anderson
Ronald
Anderson
Julia Ward Howe Celebrates 91st Birthday in Boston
Julia Ward Howe, author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, marked her ninety first birthday in Boston yesterday. Surrounded by relatives and close friends she received scores of telegrams and messages, which were delivered by messenger boys to her Beacon Street home as she smiled and replied to some personally.
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My United Press
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Two Men Arraigned on Murder Charges in Judge Ronald's Court
Raleigh M. Faulkner and Wallace A. Bussell were arraigned on murder charges this morning. Faulkner is accused in the killing of Bert Harbin, while Bussell stands charged for shooting and killing Joseph Bonner, manager of the Monte Carlo saloon, two weeks ago.
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Raleigh M. Faulkner
Wallace A. Bussell
Ronald
Faulkner
Bert Harbin
Bussell
Joseph Bonner
Monte Carlo
Real Estate Prospects In Seattle Show Rising Prices
The Star’s real estate columns highlight Seattle holdings as income properties with advanc es in residence and business values over recent years. Numerous opportunities exist to buy today for rapid value growth in the next year or two.
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