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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1919

Page

9

Police Guard Paraders Here

Police Chief Warren ordered tight security for Seattle’s Armistice Day parade. Every patrolman was kept in reserve except those needed for downtown patrols while riflemen shotgun squads and a machine gun platoon were staged at headquarters. Special Investigator Ludwig Frank and Robert Warren accompanied Chief Warren in an automobile at the parade head guarded by a policeman platoon.

Centralia Coutrage Warren Seattle Ludwig

Four Reds Identified in Centralia Shootout

Chief Hughes said four of 19 I W W prisoners in Centralia jail have been positively identified as participants in the I W W headquarters shooting. Identified are Mike Shehal, 60. Jamen McNearney, 34. Joy Bicker, 24. and L C Morwan, 18. Officials, aided by state militiamen and Patrolman Jackson, report improved conditions and hope for Karl Watt’s recovery.

Centralia Wash United Press A. ©. Hughes Mike Shehal Jamen McNearney Joy Bicker L. C. Morwan Hughes Jackson Karl Watt Sergt. Hamilton Robert Jackson Night Patrol Mike Sheehan Ray Hicker James Meinerway Bicker John Pland American Legion Rooming House Ape Cla Frank Kisling O. C. Bland Mike Bheehan Geo. Jurostch James Metherway Nott. Anderson J. C. Morgan Frank Heaton Pat Meta Erick Loydquist Oren Anderson John Lamb Stanley Hewett William Osthund Harry Williams Tom Lansiter

Legion Calls for Legislation to End Revolutionaries

Representative Johnson of Washington reads a Centralia post message urging purge of seditionists and revolutionists. He says deaths will awaken loyalists and insists war could come, praising those who would fall in armed revolution against the United States.

Johnson Washington Centralia Post House United States Law Pacific Northwest

Portland Police Arrest Sixty I. W. W. Members

Portland Police arrested sixty men alleged to attend meetings protesting persecution of the I. W. W. at Centralia. The arrests, ordered by Mayor Baker, were made at the Household Workers' Soldiers' and Sailors' club and will be thoroughly investigated.

Portland Centralia Baker Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club

Centria Tragedy Adds Details On Page Nine

Readers are directed to page nine for more news about the Centria tragedy. The note implies continued coverage beyond the initial report, with emphasis on unfolding events and new information.

Colds remedy box features Grove signature

An old advertisement urges taking LAMATIVE BROMO MININE tablets for colds or influenza as a preventive and directs buyers to look for B. W. Grove's signature on the box, priced at 30 cents.

B. W. Grove

Smith Defiant When Captured in Lynch Mob Scene

Centralia Nov 12 Special. Brick Smith local I W W secretary and ex University of Washington student tried to break from enraged veterans but was overpowered. William Seales saved him from the mob before nightfall. Smith later dragged from jail and hanged from a Chehalia river bridge where five shots rang out into his body.

Centralia Brick” Smith University of Washington William Seales Smith Chehalia River Hubbard Emery Coleman Howard Barner Scales Dale Hubbard L. W. W. Hall Chehalis River Cusac Olympia Nisqual Frank P. Christensen Christensen

Violence erupts as 9 die in Centralia parade clash

After an Armistice Day parade, armed I W W members clash with veterans in Centralia. Terry Hubbard dies from wounds while four others are injured. Police and National Guard arrest suspects, protect the city, and plan trials for I W W organizers.

Centralia men thwart ambush plot linked to Reds

Investigators in Centralia contend the November ambush shooting of four ex servicemen was planned nearly two years ago by Reds. Tensions rose after clashes between veterans and I W W supporters, with figures like Tom Lassiter deported and activists fleeing to Olympia before returning. Local leaders and lawyers say prominent citizens are pressuring to remove anti American elements from the city.

Ceneral Christensen George Scace Lieut. Beales Lecnal American Legion Hederick Ww. W Scales Seales Jim Taird Dewey Lamb Chehalia Tom Lassiter A. McAlileter Harry G. Windsor National Guard Co. F Tacoma Thomas Shurtieff Kouts Howard Wright and Pritchard American Legion Centrata Charles Mitchell Dale Hubbard Hubbard Centralia Dirick” Smith Wes W. W. Hall Reds Red Cros I. W. W. Hall Red Cross Revolutionary Lassiter Olympia Elmer F. Smith Bar of

Bill Grimm Learns of Tragedy During Washington Practice

University of Washington star Bill Grimm was on Denny Field in uniform when a fraternity brother informed him that his brother Warren Grimm had been shot in Centralia. Lloyd Dysart, a Centralia war veteran and student, delivered the news and drove Grimm to Centralia with another brother Polly.

Bill” Grimm University of Washington Denny Field Warren Grimm Centralia Lloyd Dysart Dysart Grimm Grimm Brothers Polly Warren Bill University of

Centralia Mayor Claims Reds Planned Armistice Day Attack

Mayor T C Rogers says radicals were summoned from surrounding areas to clash with American Legion veterans on Armistice Day in Centralia. He alleges premeditated massacre with four gunmen, killing Warren Grimm and Arthur McElfresh, and cites a confession by James Lamb. Prosecutor Herman Allen confirms Reds planned to assassinate Legion leaders.

Centralia American Legion T. C. Rogers Lewis County Herman Allen Warren Grimm Arthur McElfresh David Livingston William Scales Grimm McElfresh James Lamb Chehalis Allen

Warren Gramm—Noted campus athlete and lawyer from Centralia

Warren Gramm earned fame as a tall fleet end at school under Coach Gilmour Doble and was praised as a top receiver. He worked nights in the county assessor's office during college, grew up in Centralia, and later opened law offices there. The three Grimm brothers belonged to Sigma Nu.

Warren Gramm Gilmour Doble Centralia Grimm Brothers Sigma Nu Fraternity

Senate ratifies peace treaty in late session

The Dirasilian senate approved the peace treaty late yesterday, formalizing terms after lengthy deliberations and signaling a move toward postwar reconciliation.

Action Urged To Quell Reds At Legion Convention

Karl Faulkner Post of the American Legion telegraphed delegate James Hogan in Minneapolis warning against deportations of criminals and enemies of the United States. The message calls the outrage on American Legion workers and urges stronger action to curb dissent.

Everett Karl Faulkner Post American Legion Jamen Hogan Minneapolis American Legion Uow United States of America

Officials probe killings in Armistice Day attack

The United States Justice Department began an investigation into the attack on World War I veterans in Centralia Washington during Armistice Day festivities. Four veterans were killed and several others wounded. Early reports suggested a local incident, not a nationwide massacre, but details were unclear. Investigators rushed to gather evidence and determine motives.

Washington Department of Justices Today UN Staten Centralia Waa Northwest Reda

Federal agents probe radicals in Seattle murder case unrest

Federal agents from the Justice Department in Seattle were ordered to training and investigate after a murder ambush killed four ex-service men. U S District Attorney Saunders said the inquiry aims to uncover violations of statutes and warned that assault on the federal government will be met with government action.

Ment of Justice Seattle Traia U. S P C. Saunders

Expert Dentists Offer Painless Care and Honest Service

A dental office promotes a team of licensed state board certified dentists. They claim painless techniques and a satisfaction guarantee with free examination estimates. They emphasize safe materials and careful work to protect patient health.

State Dental Board

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