Unjust Court Martial Attitude by Gen Johnston Probed
Major H M Caldwell, former Camp Lewis judge advocate, files three charges of tyrannous conduct against Gen William H H Johnston. An investigation led by Col A A Loeb reports to Washington. Johnston’s removal to colonel follows these events. Caldwell labels the general erratic and autocratic in a letter to Senators Poindexter and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HH. Johnston
Camp Lewis
Hugh M. Caldwell
Camp Judge Advocate
Gen. Johnston
Seattle
Caldwell
War Department
Poindexter and
Chamberlain
Col
A. A. Loeb
Western Department of War
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
Johnston
Morrie
En. Johnston
Royce C. Brown
Poindexter
Lewis
Judge Advocate
Washington
Greene
Foltsa
Reforming Camp Lewis Command Brought Testimony and Resignations
The article details personnel changes at Camp Lewis including Gen Johnston's leadership and Major Caldwell's discharge and postwar legal work. It notes Caldwell's criticisms of the court martial system and Johnston's strict, Prussian-style discipline, with incidents from May 1919 and reflections on morale after armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Gen. Johnston
Brown
Otis Preyater Co
Richelieu Apartments
Belmont Ave
Alaska
Hanson
Camp Lewis
Bargains at U S Store Draw Big Seattle Crowds
Report on government groceries in Seattle shows hundreds line up daily for hours to buy staples at low prices. Prices include bacon 20 cents and beans 6 cents while stock from warehouses remains ample for weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Railroad Ave
Sugar Shortage Hits Seattle Households
Housewives in Seattle complain of ongoing sugar shortages. Shipments are en route from San Francisco to Beattie while canning fruit spoils at home. Miss Athel Dean of the fair price committee notes a suggested 11 cents per pound as fair, with retailer prices likely higher but profiteering above 1.25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Athel Dean
Fair Price Committee
Beattie
San Francisco
Miss Dean
Strikers Plan to Expand Tie-Up
Union men were told by the Building Trades council Friday night not to work on any job employing non union men. Arthur Gerbel said there is no strike and that work continues. The strike began September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Arthur Gerbel
Master Builders' Association
Crow Invasion Threatens Ireland Harvest
Reports say millions of black crows have invaded Ireland damaging crops across nearly half the harvest. Local farmers note extensive losses as flocks descend on fields, challenging efforts to protect grain and fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Heirlooms Stolen From Bolcom Canal Lumber Co. Home
Priceless family heirlooms from Mra. Blake, owner of the Bolcom Canal Lumber Co., 2216 W 88th St, were taken from Charles B. Blake's residence between 1 and 6 pm Friday. The loot included jet jewelry and a jet ring set with pearls, plus a missing Liberty bond and cash, while several valuables were left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Blake
Bolcom Canal Lumber Co
Mra. Blake
Prisoner Escapes From City Stockade Near Kent
Police hunted Saturday for Ino Medick, 38, who fled from the city stockade near Kent. Medick was jailed in September on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Guard O. Rush reported a stockade uniform and a bag escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ino Medick
Kent
Medick
O. Rush
Hotel theft report muddled by clerk Ivan Miller
Laura Rush of Conklin reported Saturday morning that her room at an 86 Virginia Street hotel was entered and items stolen. The missing items include silk sleepwear and lingerie such as blue silk pajamas with lace, a white silk envelope with spider web yoke, plain white silk bloomers, and other silk garments. The clerk was described as blushing as the details were conveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blushes
Ivan Miller
Laura Rush
Conklin
Virginia St
Miller
Ex Soldier Faces Charge of Robbery
F E Schulz 26 returned soldier charged in superior court with robbery. Police identify him by seven witnesses as the man who robbed the Golden Rule market Fremont of 49.50 on October 15. Schulz is said to be suffering from shell shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Schulz
Superior Court
Golden Rule
Fremont
Schulz
Society aspirant seeks divorce from Barney Plimton
Cora C. Plimton seeks a divorce alleging neglect and denial of social participation by husband Barney L. Plimton since their May 5, 1915, Battleford marriage. She says he refused clothing and kept her in drudgery. Wiladn R. Gay represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney L. Plimton
Cora C. Plimton
Battleford
Canada
Wiladn R. Gay
Thumb prints aid police in locating stolen automobiles
Police use fingerprint evidence to identify suspects and track stolen cars. Print analysis links thefts across incidents, guiding investigations and vehicle recovery efforts.
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Maj
H.M. Caldwell
Raeder
Radder
Maj. Caldwell
Camp Advocate General
Henry Harmeling
Harmeling
Star
New York
Schubert
I Am
Tai
Militariam
Royce
U.S
Sam
Uncle Sam
Fotka
Pike
Yale
Harvard
Walsh
Sons of
Eli
University of Washington
College
Ernest P. Russell
ROVE
Tony Delbry
Cedar St
P. H. Rerick
el Austrian
Rerick
Willems
United States Army
Wilko
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