Woolen Companies Face U S Probe For Profiteering
William M. Wood of the American Woolen Co. and its New York arm, charged with Lever Act profiteering, prepare to appear before Judge Hand. Fourteen counts allege specific profiteering acts. profits cited as 300 to 400 percent rise in 1920 over 1919, with salaries and commissions totaling about 1 million dollars and company profits surpassing 15 thousand dollars despite a five month mill strike.
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New York
William M. Wood
American Woolen Co
Massachusetts
Judge Hand
H. C. Smythe
Wood
Mandate Plan Turned Down by Senate Committee
Washington May 27 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee declined President Wilson's request for a mandate over Armenia by an 11 to 4 vote. The resolution drawn by Brandegee of Connecticut respectfully declines to grant Congress power to accept a mandate over Armenia as requested in the president's May 24 1920 message.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Armenia
Brandegee
Connecticut
Congress
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Bremerton
Preparations are complete in Bremerton for Memorial Day. A 21 gun salute at noon on May 31 will honor soldiers and sailors who died. Floral tributes will be cast on the water and services held at the cemetery.
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Bremerton
Mary Walsh
18Th Ave
Seattle Hearing On Utilities Complaint Postponed
The city legal department said the estate public service commission notified on Wednesday that the Seattle City hearing against Seattle Lighting Co. over inadequate plant facilities has been postponed from May 28 to June 9.
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City Legal Department
Estate Public Service Commission
City of Seattle
Seattle Lighting Company
Farm Bureau formed by county farmers meeting in Issaquah
County farmers plan a Farm Bureau organization at a meeting in Issaquah on June 6 to discuss forming a local chapter and promote agricultural interests.
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Farm Bureau
Issaquah
County Seeks Air Landing Field Buy Upheld
A court opinion by Howard A. Hanson, chief deputy prosecuting attorney, upholds the county commissioner's request to buy an air landing field. The ruling confirms the county may pursue acquisition to establish a suitable landing area for airplanes.
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Chase
Howard A. Hanson
Fire at Orchard injures two in Fort Mongan area
A blaze at Orchard near Fort Mongan, Colorado causes injuries to two people and damages property estimated at seventy five thousand dollars. Fire officials investigate the cause as residents await updates on conditions and containment.
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Fort Mongan
Colo
Orchard
Here
Politician Renowned for Health Leaves Country
A prominent four term politician, noted for stepping back from politics for health reasons, has departed the country seeking treatment. The move follows ongoing health concerns that limited public duties and appearances.
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