Fatty Arbuckle Acquitted and Faces Film Comeback
Roscoe Arbuckle, cleared of the Virginia Rappe death charge in his third trial, greets public support as a potential film return looms. Jurors praised him, while New York reports hint at an immediate release strategy to test his popularity.
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San Prancisco
Roscoe
Fatty”) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Tremen
New York
Pampus Players Corporation
Arbuckle
Arbuckie
San Francisco
Edward Brown
Minta Durfee
Fatty
Minta
Soerean
Ake Wéium
Roscoe Arbuckle
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Fatty) Arbuckie
Heads or tails war both ways in Ireland conflict
Dublin April 13 Irish insurgents vow to fight regardless of today’s peace conference between De Valera and Collins. Art O’Connor warns any deal by De Valera won’t be recognized by rebels while Lord Mayor O’Neill and the Archbishop push for a south Irish truce during the election campaign.
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Fkeamonn de Valera
Michael Collins
Art O'Connor
Mayor O'Neill
Irish Labor Party
Free State
O'Connor
de Valera
Irish Republic
Collins
Fatty Arbuckle Celebrated as Acquittal Sparks Comeback Hopes
Hollywood reacts to Roscoe Arbuckle’s acquittal with optimism that he can resume his career. Stars like Charlie Chaplin Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks and Mabel Normand express support for a successful return as a test film by Famous Players-Lasky looms. A few doubters warn of a possible flop.
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Fatty
Arbuckle
Movie. Com
Virginia Rappe
PiayereLasky Corporation
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Charlie Chaplin
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanka
Mabel Normand
Roscoe
Patty
Loot Stolen From Several Homes Worth Up to $900
Three burglars hit homes Wednesday night and Thursday morning, taking jewelry and valuables valued between 400 and 900 dollars. Mrs. M. D. Sheen found her house ransacked with a jewel cam broken. A diamond ring with a 2.5 carat stone valued at 750 dollars was taken. George Conroy’s Pembroke apartments lost 50 dollars, jewelry, and clothing after an unlocked window was used. A baby’s gold ring and a lady’s wrist watch vanished from F T Grashin’s home.
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43Rd Ave
George Conroy
Pembroke Apartments
Fourth Ave
Marion St
Ft. Grashin
20Th Ave
Buried treasure and social mores in early satire
A collage of humorous clippings and public notices reflecting turn of the century attitudes. The page riffs on inheritance and public access to art, marriages and divorces, flapper imagery, satire about propriety in journalism, elections, and the era’s social mores with quick quips and cartoons.
Landon the self-made lawyer defeats odds to shape Seattle politics
Dan Landon rose from farm duties and harsh winters to study law, pass the bar, and practice in Seattle. He earned the respect of Judge Gay and Cushman, built a reputation with Ah King’s case, and won a Senate seat in 1910, championing canal funding, kindergarten education, workmen’s compensation, and the Port of Seattle bill amid strong opposition.
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Semenoff accused of brutal actions in Siberia hearings
Testimony before the senate labor committee portrays Semenoff as a ruthless figure accused of mistreatment in Siberia during the war. Capt. Ken N. Karl describes severe violence by troops of Gen. Gregory and a chilling account of trains used to haul and bury victims.
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Ken N. Karl
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Senate Labor Committee
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Karl
Semenoff Himeself
W. &. Graves
New York
Siberia
Graves
Bemenoff
John A. McDonald
Earwig Control Advice Prompts Public Action
The Seattle Star reports a state campaign to combat earwigs with a poison mix of Bran and Paris Green applied in three follow up treatments after April 5. Officials urge caution and await authorization from the Earwig Editor before baiting. 15 000 portals and 75 000 leaflets have been distributed to raise awareness. A regular Earwig Column will answer readers questions with entomologist F S Coyne serving as advisor.
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Chase
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F. 8. Coyne
State Department of Agriculture
Seattle Star
Earthquake Shakes California Town
An earthquake shook Panta Ana California last night at 8 12 leaving windows rattling and buildings swaying for about five seconds. No damage was reported. The notice mentions health beliefs about certain solla eaten in Moenla India and Persia.
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Panta Ana
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India
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Coal mine talks adjourned after brief Seattle meeting
Washington coal mine operators and union officials met in Seattle on Wednesday and adjourned the parley until Friday. They discussed the possibility of reopening the closed mines but no action was taken.
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Seattle
Empire Day Observed by Canadian Club May 24
Empire Day will be observed by the Canadian club on May 24 to commemorate the birth of Queen Victoria. The event marks a national day of remembrance and celebration with activities planned for members.
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Queen Victoria
Bands Named for Summer Park Concerts
Three local groups the Wagner the Adama and the American Legion were chosen by the board of park commissioners to furnish the summer park music program. Cathedral at Antwerp reportedly rises about 400 feet high. A Washington tar quotation notes how Uncle Eben reflects on danger and fireworks in a small matter now.
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Adama
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American Legion
Eummner
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Eben
Crystal Caverns Access Rule at Bequola Park
A notice states that persons with water greater than 32 inches are not permitted to enter the Crystal Caverns in Bequola National Park.
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Crystal Caverns Bequola National Park
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