Jury finds Erickson guilty of conspiracy in milk case
A jury in King County yesterday found A Z Erickson and several milk exchange members guilty of conspiring to raise milk prices. Prosecutor Vanderveer hailed the verdict as a step against price fixing and indicated further trials would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
A. Z. Erickiracy
Seata
Ile
Geo
Weer
Vanderveer
Heather
Ickson
Rus Trust
Andrew
Brick
Jerety
Mo Fenny
George F. Venderveer
King County
Milk Trust
A. W. Frater
Timber Owner J B. Derer Dies While Cruising Near Aberdeen
J B Derer a leading timber owner and Fordney associate dropped dead during timber cruising about fifteen miles from Aberdeen Washington. The body to be shipped to his former home in Saginaw Michigan. he was brother in law of Fordney.
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Aberdeen
J. B. .Erer
Washington
Congressman Fordney
Michigan
Saginaw
Mich
Sheriff Bath Killed in Wyoming by Desperado Summers
Sheriff Bath of Laramie was killed 30 miles west of the city by Summers of Walden Colorado while Summers fled after robbing his employer with a pistol. State and local officers pursued Summers who remains at large in the mountains.
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Laramie
Wyo
Bath
Summers
Walden
Colo
Pewce
Sommers
Colorado
Coal Prices Cut By Pacific Coast Company
The Pacific Coast company announces coal price reductions as winter nears. Diack Diemond and Frankie coal drop from seven dollars to six twenty five per ton. New Castle and coal from four dollars seventy five to four one twenty five. Chief executive C E B Houston says the move aims to encourage early purchases and deny any shortage or price spike. He notes ample stock to meet Seattle demand and pledges cooperation with customers at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Trust
Coal Combine
Diack Diemond
C EB. Houston
Pacific Coast Company
Foul Play Suspected in Princeton Librarian Death
Special Prosecutor George Berdine suspects the death of Mies Hertha Vanderbilt, assistant librarian at Princeton University Library, was not an accident. He has begun an investigation and may seek exhumation for an autopsy to determine the cause of death, possibly requesting a supreme court order.
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Princeton
N. J
George Berdine
Mies Hertha Vanderbilt
Princeton University Library
Berdine
Mise Vanderbilt
Amsterdam
N. Y
Herdine
Mrse
Supreme Court
Torpedo Boats Ordered to Frisco by Navy Dept
An order from the department sent torpedo boat destroyer Goldaborough and the torpedo boat Rowan to proceed to San Francisco as soon as they are ready. The ships will be prepared to sail within a week.
Veteran veterans follow La Follette march in Memorial Day observance
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic face a shrinking share of living members as Memorial Day observances near their final marches. In Seattle a somber tribute unfolded with draped pins and muffled drums as aging veterans recalled battles and honored fallen comrades. The day featured a subdued parade through downtown, long lines of flags, and a shared memory of a divided nation healing into unity. The next encampment in Denver will consider ending the yearly procession. A joint Woodland Park gathering with Ballard and Green Lake encampments offered a quieter alternative.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Hite
Denver
Walla Walla
Seattle
Wurme
Hving
Woodland Park
Ballard
Green Lake
Port Angeles Figures In Atlantic Naval Visit
A fragment from Port Angeles describes a rare Atlantic fleet visit led by a local reception committee. Four trusted men were chosen to pilot naval officers through Lake Crescent and surrounding waters amid preparations and conferences. The piece notes the rough journey and unsettled seas as the party headed south by dawn.
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Port Angeles
Pacific Coast
Uncle Sam
Mt Neeme
Port Weydlick
Californane
Lake Crescent
Aeeere
Admiral Emery
Admiral Fished While The Committee Slept Remarkably
A Port Angeles tale recounts an improvised fishing trip by an admiral and naval officers after a committee nap. They corralled a ride to Lake Crescent, rented a boat, and fished while committee members slumbered on a porch. Guests returned alone as antics sparked talk of billing drink costs.
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Lake Crescent
Angeles
Port Angeles
Eubserters
Port Angeles Fent
Emory
Town
Filibuster Rules and a Senate Currency Vote
The article explains Senate debate rules allowing extended talks and floor yielding. It notes La Follette with Stone seeking to delay by filibuster to block the currency bill. The conference report on the currency bill passed 43 to 23 with La Follette voting for reconsideration and promising to continue the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
House
la Follette
Stone
Deserted Wife Leaves Family After Letter of Suicide Threat
Victor Wilston, a Lawson coal miner, reports his wife Sophia Wilston age 33 with blue eyes and brown hair vanished with their seven children after taking $100 and a suicide note. He suspects she eloped with Frank Ambosolini and has alerted police in major coast cities as he vows to pursue and prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Wilston
Victor Wilston
Lawson
Httle Wen
Wilston
Wileton
Wieten
Whiston
Wiketen
Selma
Seattle
Ambostlini
Freeman Walden to Preach at University Place Church Tomorrow
Elder Freeman Walden will preach at the University Place Christian church tomorrow morning. In the evening a C. B. rally will be held. Pastor Thomas J. Shuey, who has been out of town for a month, will return next Sunday.
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Freeman Walden
University Place Christian Church
Thomas J. Shuey
Record Flight in Rome Wins $800 Prize
De Lagrange completed a 12,750 metre flight in fifteen minutes and twenty six seconds at the Plaza Arms in Rome. The feat, witnessed by King Emmanuel, earned him the $800 prize in the aeroplane contest as he made nine trips to complete the record flight before a large crowd.
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Rome
de Lagrange
Emmanuel
Italy
Plaza Arms
Italian autoist Cedrino killed at race track
Emmanuel L. Cedrino, a noted Italian automobile driver, was instantly killed at the Pamiico race track after his car skidded and rolled. His brother, who acted as mechanic, was thrown from the car and lightly injured. Cedrino had previously chauffeured Queen Helena of Italy.
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Baltimore
Emmanuel L. Cedrino
Pamiico
Edrino
Cedrino
United States
Helena
Italy
Senate Filibuster Tests Endurance in Compromise Bill Debate
In Washington on May 30, Senator La Follette spoke for 18 hours 23 minutes against the compromise emergency bill, breaking prior records. Senator Stone of Missouri followed with a lengthy attack as Gore of Oklahoma remained eager. The filibuster continued with no adjournment in sight as opponents wear down.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
la Follette
Wisconsin
Stone
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Aldrich
Washington
Senator la Follette
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Dairymex
George Eer
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Ainte
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Alex Murray
F. C. Kal
Samdborg
C. John
new _ ly
Atty
John
Frater
John F. Miller
John H. Powell
J. M. Prink
Washington Iron Works
John C. Higgins
J. PB. Knickerbocker
Gordon Eveland
Grahomish County
Everett C. Bilis
Vander Veers
Humphries
Prickson
Exchange
Stray
Merning
Upton
George F. Vanderveer
United Press
Frisco
Coliseum
Mately
Grant
Cold Harbor
Estree
Bill
Black Diamond
Star Boarder
Frank Ambosllini
Wileten
Aeroplane
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