I W W Ringleaders Moved From Centralia Jail to Monroe
Three alleged I W W ringleaders connected to the Armistice day massacre at Centralia were moved from Thurston county jail to Monroe for safekeeping. Elmer Stuart Smith a Centralia lawyer led I W W activities in Lewis county. C C Bland is believed to have slain Warren Grimm and Ralph Reynolds drove the car used in the Centralia shooting.
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Centralia
Monroe
Olympia
Thurston County
Elmer Stuart Smith
Lewis County
C. C. Bland
Warren Grimm
Ralph Reynolds
Nickerson Elected Portland Labor Council President
D E Nickerson, described as radical, defeated C H Copeland for the Portland Labor council presidency by a margin of one vote in Portland Oregon. Ed Edward J Stack, a conservative, won the secretary post over William Williams by 17 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
D. E. Nickerson
C. H. Copeland
Portland Labor Council
Nickerson
Ed Edward J. Stack
William Williams
Urge Service Men to Combat Radical Bands in L A
Los Angeles unit of the American Legion proposes a military-labor force to assist authorities against radical groups. The drive centers on a slogan urging ex service members to drop the ex from ex service men and mobilize for public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
American Legion
Prominent hash hurler nicknamed Shorty arrested in Chehalis
In Chehalis a man known as Shorty, famed for hash hurling and kettle cleanup, bought a tin star and handcuffs then armed himself with a toy pistol. He boasted of a depu tization, harassed pedestrians, raided a soft drink stand, and was jailed after Chief Knizek noted the 104 proof drink powered his bravado. The city jail held him after a police grilling and removal of his toy weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Shorty
Chehalis
Charlie Chaplin
Knizek
Miners Meet Operators in Washington Peace Talks
Government mediates as United Mine Workers and mine operators convene to resolve the wage and hour dispute behind the coal strike. Leaders push for a 30 hour week and up to 60 percent pay rise, with rail unions also seeking wage increases. Authorities weigh possible coal price effects of any agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Wilson
Harry Garfield
Garfield
Jones
Colorado
Andy” Furuseth
Seamen's Union
Anderson
Hines
Nineteen I W W Members Jailed in Tacoma Sweep
Nineteen I W W members were jailed after train and interurban arrests by American Legion members. Nine carried membership cards. others fled before arrest. Ten more were seized from interurban vehicles approaching Tacoma. Ex servicemen guard roads and bridges into Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
American Legion
Mineral
Tacoma and Eastern
Hilledale
Campbell Calls For Extermination Of I W W And Bolsheviks
Governor Campbell of Arizona advocates extermination of the I W W and Bolsheviks in a letter to Adjutant R P Lush of the Mesa American Legion post. He pledges unlimited support, arguing the I W W aims to destroy society and organized government and cites Centralia killings as proof of the menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Bolsheviar
Gov. Campbell
R. P. Lush
Mesa
Mayors urge anti red measures in effort to curb radicals
A telegram from Portland mayor Baker chairing the League of Mayors to the U S Senate urges passage of stringent laws allowing mayors to rid cities of radicals. The appeal argues for authority to remove subversives from communities.
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Portland
Ore
United States Senate
Baker
League of Mayors of the United States
Services Held for 104 Yankee Dead
New York reports services were held Tuesday for 104 American soldiers who lost their lives in Northern Russia during the recent operations. The ceremonies honored the fallen and reflected the heavy toll of the campaign.
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New York
Russia
Wounded Man Drawn Toward Jail Amid I W W Shootout
Witnesses described gunfire from the Avalon hotel area and I W W hall during Armistice Day upheaval in Centralia. Fatal shots hit Lieut Grimm and three legionnaires as a pursue chase followed, with coroners and prosecutors pursuing suspects as memorial services gather in town.
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Avalon Hotel
Taleo
Comiere
George F. Skifft
Lieut. Grimm
Dale Hubbard
Hubbard
W. Gibbons
Centralia Beltrom
Legion
L. W. W. Hall
Lieut. Comiere
State backs Centralia murder probe in Armistice Day case
Lewis county and state officials present a united front to prosecute the I. W. W. suspects in the killing of four American Legion members in Centralia. Assistant Attorneys General Christensen and Fairbrook arrive with John Dunbar to assist. Prosecution vows orderly action, with arrests to be made as evidence allows and no informations filed yet.
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Ben Cameranda
Dale Hubbard
American Legion
Bellingham
Everett
Seattle
Tacoma
Olympia
Teaino
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Monteland
Kelna
Vancouver
Chehalia
Portland
Legion
Washington
Idaho
Arma
Lloyd Dysart
Centralia Post
I. W
Centralia
Lewis County
Frank P. Christensen
Rede
Alcalla
Donald Boyle
Bert Bland
J. P. Knowles
Lews F. Mart
Christensen
Glenn Fairbrook
John Dunbar
Elks’ Club
Herman Allen
Allen
Record Men Admitted to Bail in Sedition Case
RE B Aust editor of Seattle Union Record Frank B Rust and George P Listman control board members posted bail of 5000 after federal arrest for publishing material tending to incite resistance to the U S government. Bail hearing set for Tuesday before U S Commissioner McClelland.
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RE. B. Aust
Seattle Union Record
Frank B. Rust
George P. Listman
United States
K. C. Saunders
Beattie Union Record
Sixth Ave
Union At
Tacoma
Thursday Koon
BK. RR. Tobey
U. S
Saunders
Walker C. Smith
International Weekly
Seventh Ave
Smith
Ault
Federal
Ernest Newsham
United Mine Workers
Centralia
Rust
A. W. Frater
U. S. Marshal's Office
Listman
R. W. McClelland
Let the Legion Do It Says General Liggett
Lieut. General Hunt er Liggett urged leaving the matter to the American Legion after remarks on aiding veterans. He spoke in Portland en route to Vancouver to inspect army barracks and planned to depart for San Francisco the next day.
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Legion
Portlany
American Legion
Hunter Liggett
Centralia
Wash
Liggett
Portland
Vancouver
San Francisco
Palmer Asked To Take Action In Labor Telegram
President William Short of the State Federation of Labor sent a telegram to Attorney General Palmer in Washington urging action against editorial campaigns in Seattle papers The Times and P I that blamed organized labor for the Centralia murder of four returned servicemen and urged the government to end labor baiting or temporarily close the papers The telegram also noted a copy was sent to Secretary of Labor Wilson.
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William Short
State Federation of Labor
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington, D. C
Seattle
the Times
P.1
Centralia
The
Times
Labor
Wilson
Grove’s Bromo Quinine Tablets Marketed for Cold Prevention
The text promotes LAXA and GROVE'S BROMO QUININE tablets for colds or influenza. It suggests looking for Eix and notes GROVE'S signature on the box as a brand indicator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. Grove
Eix
Grove
Choosing a Dentist What
A persuasive promotional piece urges readers to consult an expert dental office in Seattle claiming access to top dentists, high quality materials, sanitary standards, painless work, and written guarantees. It asserts low prices without sacrificing workmanship and invites immediate calls for examinations and estimates, with no obligation.
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Seattle
Austin E Griffiths to Address Demos at King County Club
Austin E. Griffiths will address the King County Democratic club at Good Eats cafeteria on a Saturday noon. The talk, titled Economic and Political Observations on a Recent Trip to Europe, will discuss his impressions and views from the trip.
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Europe
Austin E. Griffiths
King County Democratic Club
Good Eats
Griffiths
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Beace
David Livingston
Arthur McKfread
Hen Casagranda
Avalon
Nicholas Welter
Clifton Oswald
Francia FE. Moses
B. H. Johnston
P. B. Foss
Fred PD. Acker
IL. W. W
Prick” Smith
Centralia I. W. W
Centralia Auditorium
Guard of Honor
W. H. Thompson
Arthur McHifresh
Arthur McEifresh
Christian Church
J. M. Gervin
Centralia Masons
Licht
Warren C. Grimm
William G. Sharp
Centralia Kike
W. W
George Dycart
Aust
Palmer
William Short Wires
Boston Dental
Second Avenue
Bon Marche
Demos
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