The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 2, 1918, Page 9

(Special to The Star) SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept Next to their personal war services @nd sacrifices, and together with these, America’s laboring men are to @ay thinking and king MOST about the Moone ‘They feel a vital relationship to it For them the whole fabric of jus tice and democracy seems interwoy en with the fate Thomas J Mooney, sentenced to death for complicity in the San Francisco bom> murders of 1916. They charge that he was unfairly tried. That something vaster than this man's life is being consigned to the gibbdet. number of other Ameri fans, equally assertive that princl ples rather than a man’s life are in Mooney bolsters the efforts to save him. That, briefly, summarizes the con troversy known as the Mooney ease, which for bitterness and scope exceeds even the famous affair of France or the more recent Releis trial in Russia PRESIDENT WILSON H OGNIZED IT AS A BIG WAR SUE. 1s An International Issue In France, England, Italy and Russia thousands of soldiers and Workmen share American labor's be Nef that Mooney is the victim of a) ry conspiracy as charged against him They Judging America according!y. Tt is to dissipate this wide spread doubt as to Mooney's guilt that the president has re a quested Gov. Stephens of Call- , fornia to take steps in securing & new trial for the condemned now in San Quentin prison reprieve until December that are heinous as 13. Innocent or guilty of the death of 10 persons and the injury of 40, Mooney has become a symbol. a shidbdoteth, a battle gauge for literal ly millions of American citizens. What sort of man, then, is Meeney? What was his goal? What | his fight and how waged? What the that have tak: cell? ig one starting point, one genera! characterization of Thomas J. Mooney, upon which his friends, ‘his antagonists and the man himself ) Saree: BAS ALWAYS BEEN AN oAGTTATOR® ‘He's been. since his youth, out in that industrial “no man’s land” where the clash between employer and employed periodically broke forth. zest for battie {n words. Paris seemed by the German drive. this a i i | : the essence of the case against him Testing as it did on the theory that the Preparedness parade was blown up to discourage America’s war Dreyfus | him te the Recently in his prison cell he put / it was ( THE MOONEY CASE — The Man Who Has Become a War Issue—Why President Wilson Has Asked Re-Trial For Thomas J. Mooney NO, 31921 5 This photograph of Thomas J. Mooney was taken just outside the condemned cell at San Quentin penitentiary, where he is under 5 sentence for complicity in the San Francisco bomb deaths. | vw) CHRONOLOGY OF THE CASE { JULY f°, 1916.—Preperedness day bomb explosion hills ten 1916—Warden K. Billings and Edward D. Nolan and Israel | 27, 1916.—Thomas J. Mooney and his wife arrested. SEPTEMBER 23, 1916—Billings convicted of second degree | murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment. | FEBRUARY 9, 1917—Mooney convicted of murfer in the {} firee degree. FEBRUARY 24, 1917.—Mooney sentenced to death. AUGUST 23, 1918.—Mooney's first execution date. ? ECEMBER 13, 1918.—Mooney's second execution date, set ( when he was reprieved. { anne Mooney was an iron moulder, and! Again, when a big Western gas for 15 years he paid dues in that and electric corporation's employes union, but his fighting waa almost | struck, Mooney got into the fray— | entirely for other organizations and | “meddied,” his critics in and out of laborers. organized labor said ‘That . iron moulding and helped a Sod Gtonet Car Men shoe workers’ union fight for better hours and wages—"Dbutting in was why he dropped When the unorganized street car men of San Francivco failed to find the leader they wanted in their own ranks, Mooney stepped forward and assumed the leadership, Gratuitoualy interfering in the affairs of other | unions, said his enemies. Whether his activities were {ll-di rected, whether he did more harm than good, whether he was the self THE SEATTLE STAR— { } tograph” which the jury disregarded but these details of the trial will be presented in a following story | Fickert After Mooney The echoes of the explosion that killed 10 and wounded 40 others had cely subsided before District At: | torney Charles M, Fickert and his soclates started acted on the theory, “this is y'a work.” He and were arrest ed at a public vacation re short | distance from San Fra together with several other 4 ates charged with the crime | | Warren K, Billings, the first to be | tried, was convicted and ls pow sery ing a life sentence at San Quentin Edward D. Nolan was released Inne! Weinberg wan acquitted Mra. Mooney also was acquitted The trials, characterized by the bitterest recriminations, had been watched around the world, Many who followed the case believed Moon ey the victim of the hatred he had | drawn as an organizer prior to the | Preparednen y tragedy. Protests | began to come in from every corner of the country, and from abroad | many directed to the White House The defense attorneys had exhaust ed every resource toward 4 retrial The execution date had been fixed It was then that President Wilson, recognizing the grave war import of the case, sent a special commission | to California to investigate the con: | | duct of the trials, and it was upon) the report of this commission that he urged Gov. Stephens to use exec: | utive steps for a new trial. Stephens Responds Gov. Stephens’ response was to reprieve Mooney to December 12, on the ground that any action prior to the state elections in November would be construed as having politi cal significance | ‘Thomas Mooney, in the meantime, as er No, 31921, is awaiting | the last chapter of the cane that has | radiated from him like waves from a thrown he chapter which 90 days hence will close with the period of the noose, a retrial—or the pardon which he does not want. (To be continued.) RUSSELL HOTEL: | IS TOTAL Loss Undermined by water gushing! from a fire hydrant, broken off by 7 a passing automobile, the Russell tel, one of Se pioneer frame | hoatelrien, xth ave, col lapsed at 7 urday night and the entire building wan deatroy- Quick work on the part of the police in getting the occupants out forestalled casualties, Seventy-nine | tenants lost their personal effects and wore left Jenn. ALL NIGHT DANCE | DREAMLAND TONIGHT Given by the temporarily home- | IONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1918. jj Silk is the patriotic war-time fabric, for our greater army of millions must be clothed entirely in wool, and good wool is ata premium, Nelar Half AN EVENT LOOKE service in addition to the greatest beauty. Plaids and | Stripes At1.95 | Specially Priced New ones for Fall, simple and subdued as well as ornate with vivid color contrasts. Thirty- six inches wide. following weaves: SATIN RADIANT SATIN ELEGANT SATIN MARCHIONESS At 2.35 Specially Priced Crepe de Chine At 1.45 Specially Priced Imperial Gown Satin in twenty-nine shades for street, afternoon and evening wear thirty six inches wide At 2.35 Specially Priced The Fall wardrobe is scarcely complete with- out some garment of this beautiful and practical silk. Our standard Crepe de Chine in white, black and twenty-two shades, Forty inches wide Satin Elegant in some thirty plain-color and two-tone effects lend beauty to a gown for almost any occasion that will Fa motus Ly Century Ty tT a wr a >= SATIN FRANCAISE LINING SATIN LINGERIE SATIN | IMPERIAL GOWN SATIN good investment at the con- tract price of 3.25, In thirty three plain shades and seven two-tone effects. Thirty-six inches wide. At 3.65 Specially Priced Satin Radiant, so extremely durable and useful that it rep- resents 4 real economy. In eighteen colors, featuring Fall foliage shades. Forty inches wide. At 1.15 STEINWAY The Steinway Piano is the noble expression of the fond traditions and high ideals of a great House. The House of Steinway is now in the third generation. The making of Steinway Pianos has alway been in the hands of Steinways, who have upheld the high ideals of their forbears as a sacred trust. This legacy will be perpetuated for generations to come—unless Fate should decree that the young mem- bers of the Steinway family now serving in the American forces should be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice. Sherman Dinxm Third Avenue at Pine Seatile Tacoma Spokane Portland sacrificing, heroic fig of his friends’ esteem or the vicious trou CENTRAL blemaker his enemies pictured, is a matter of judgment; largely a matter LABOR COUNCIL OF SEATTLE of viewpoint determined by environ ment, training and experience. Whatever else he was or is, Thom as J. Mooney came with spectacular strides to the date of the San Fran cisco Preparedness parade, a widely known ‘agitator a rentiess, zeal ous, fearless, watched and hated Cae man and Vicinity With several hundred thousand other people, he and his wife watch _— ed the great patriotic parade up a ‘ iivices at Every One Welcome. A photograph taken by a spec: tator almost at the moment of the explosion down near the Ferry build. ing shows Mooney and his wife on [mm Lickets 75c, Includes top of a building over a mile away, Dancing All Night. with the hands of a street clock re futing the testimony of the prosecu- --—- ho Mi: PEE tion witnesses who said Mooney was LADIES FREE. at that minute on lower Market st. i automobile. is the famous alibl This pho LOUIS F.POST Assistant Secretary of Labor, will deliver the LABOR DAY ADDRESS at the ARENA Monday Evening under the auspices of the Central Labor Council. Robert L. Proctor, president, will preside, and Mayor Ole Hanson will deliver the address of welcome. Doors Open 7:30, Lecture 8 o'Clock, Admission Free, Georgette Crepe At 1.40 Specially Priced There is nothing else that can quite take the place of Georgette for the very daint est of feminine apparel Wear-resisting, double-twist | Georgette, the superiority of which is seen ata glance and | confirmed with use. Sixty- eight light and dark shades are offered at this price, subject to withdrawal after Tuesday | when a certain quantity has | been sold. | Chiffon Velvets There is a wonderful beauty of texture as well as the rich ness and luster of silk in these pile fabrics. At 5.25 Specially Priced This is our standard Velvet, which our patrons know so well as embodying every desir able quality. In soft shades of Copen, Delft, navy, blue bird, brown, taupe, plum and black. Forty inches wide. At 6.95 Specially Priced Our highest-grade Chiffon Velvet, woven with a heavy pile, yet soft, lustrous and dainty. In eight shades, in cluding black, Forty-one inch- es wide. —MacDougall-Seathwick, First Fleer, Forty inches wide At 2.65 Specially Priced Lining Satin that, with or dinary care, will wear for two seasons. In white, cream, old a ae ‘i rose, tan, pearl, battleship, Specially Priced drab and peacock. Thirty-six Satin Marchioness, one of inches wide our standard weaves which al appeals to the woman who discriminates. In nineteen At 1 55 sbades. Forty inches wide . a, Specially Priced A t 3 25 Lingerie Satins in ivory and . flesh onjy, for blouses, negli- Miike Wekndalie® ‘Gib. Obey gees and undergarments. Thir. ty-six inches wid —MaeDougall-Southwick, First Floor. number in this sale not spe cially priced. An exceedingly BLACK SILKS Thousands of yards of these always fashionable, always dependable MacDougall-Southwick Silks, are underpriced in this sale. Black Taffetas Specially Priced Black Satins Specially Priced i : 36-inch Imperial Satin. ..2.35 “ inc a ir yore p44 40-inch Duchess Satin. ,..2.65 i pers boise io meres 40-inch Satin de Paris.,.2.95 3 c oa soe cina 24 I-silk Di =o 26 inches wide, yard.....2.45 dtinch Allele Duchess. 6:65 Black Coatings Specially Priced | 36-inch Peau de Soie 2.55 i} | Black Messalines Specially Priced 86-inch Grosgrain 3.95 40-inch Satin Charmeuse 4.65 atin 5.25 26 inches wide, 3 inches wide, 36 inches wide, y: 36 inches wide, y The Economy of Silks in apparel and accessories will be demonstrated again this week with special displays and special prices throughout the store. 42-inch Broadec — MecDougall/euthwick This Store Will Open at Nine and Close at Five o’Clock. Beginning Tuesday, September third, and continuing for the period of the War. Semi-Annual Sale of High-Grade ) FORWARD TO BY THOUSANDS OF SEATTLE’S BEST-DRESSED WOMEN Supremely good special values in a great collection of new Fall Silks. The distinction of color and weave in these Silks is the hallmark of highest quality, assuring the maximum of Wear Silk in place of wool wherever possible. All these Silks are made in U.S. A. Silks THESE VALUES CAN SCARCELY BE DUPLICATED THIS SEASON SALE BEGINS TUESDAY SATINS This Is a Satin Season We present in this sale six full lines of specially priced Satins in fall colors, besides Satin Francaise, and specially priced Satins in black. Superior Satins for street, afternoon, evening and boudoir wear, in the Silk Taffetas Popular silks of intrinsic value in dress and euitiag weights. At 1.65 Specially Priced Our wellkriéwn “stants quality will interest the keen buyer, particularly at this price. In twenty-two desirable shades; thirty-six inches wide At 1.95 Specially Priced A pure dye silk, for dressy gowns, soft and shimmering. shades, 36 inches wide. Foulard Dress Silks At 1.55 Specially Priced For economy combined with good taste it will be difficult to surpass these splendid wear- ing Dress Silks. At this very special price many women will invest in these silks for linings as well, Thirty-six inches wide. Silk-and-Wool Poplin, 3.65 Forty-three Inches Wide Specially Priced Suiting Poplin, dark street A heavy shown in the In addition to the Silks these other two pile fabrics afford special values with at- tractive qualities. Costume Corduroy 1.45 Thirty-siz Inches Wide, Specially Priced Hollow-cut corduroy of proved quality and durabil- ity. We recommend this for the utility suit or skirt. In navy, African, mink, tabac, prune, Copen, Bel- gian, taupe, wild rose, gar- net, plum, bluebird, nation- al and black Plush Coatings 2.95 Fifty-four Inches Wide, Specially Priced A new effect in medium- plush, for suits and coats. In navy, Copen, coral, tan, Wilson red, prune, bluebird, wine, myr~ Ue, white and biack,