Murder Trial Foyer Ends with Acquittal of Edgar Woodcock
In San Francisco on December 10 the court refused bail as the jurors acquitted Edgar Woodcock of murdering Edward Kelly, a newspaper man, after a verdict late at midnight. Judge Ward warned of a potential reaction from Woodcock’s supporters as Mrs. Woodcock faced possible charges in the flirtation case.
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N Francisco
Atom
Alice Harris Woods
Cen
Edgar
Edward Kelly
Ward
Woodcock
Kelly
Kelley
New Ruling on Parking Order in Commercial Zone
Public Works department issued a new parking order clarifying rules for vehicles near ground floor business entrances. The ruling limits curb parking in front of offices within commercial zones and specifies that upper floors cannot block truck access. It addresses complaints tied to a recently enacted traffic code and enforces safe access to building fronts.
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Elsteamith Bulla
Anatanee
Public Works
The
of Public Works
Ite
Prt- 1
United moves to start steamers line to Orient
In a December 20 note Chairman Payne of the Shipping Board announced the plan to establish a passenger steamer line between the Pacific and the Orient within four years.
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GTON
United
Pacific
Orient
Payne
Shipping Board
On Trial as Murderer of Girl in Oregon
Howell, 15, faces trial in Eld, Ore for the murder of 16 year old Lillian Leuthold last July. The case rests largely on circumstantial evidence with a previous jury deadlock. Trial expected to conclude early next week.
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Eld
Ore
Howell
Lillian Leuthold
Specia
Woman Is Sent to Insane Asylum After Child Case
Esther Blake charged with harming her six year old son Pud was sent to the county insane asylum yesterday by Judge Robert Inger. Blake will be held pending examination by a panel of alienists appointed by authorities.
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Ntic City
N. J
Esther Blake
Pud
Yesterdny
Robert Ingerty
Blake
Publisher's Son on Board Tanker Wreck Off Cape Blan
Francia son of C. S. Jackson of the Oregon Journal traveled from Portland to Francisco on the oil tanker Jaslor wrecked Thursday night off Cape Blan. He was not a regular crew member and relieved the second assistant for a one trip. Reports reach Portland identify Jackson among the survivors.
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Francia
Jackson
The
Oregon Journal
Portland
Francisco
Jaslor
Cape Blan
Sur
Seven Nominate for U S Army Ranks in Permanent Establishment
Washington December 20. Military affairs committees ordered favorable reports on four nominees for major general and three for permanent general rank. The four major generals are Dickman Kernan and I and others. Permanent generals named are McRae Graves and McCain.
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Ashington
Dickman, Kernan
McRae
Graves
McCain
Bound Over to Jury in Narcotics Case
Charlie Wing, charged with the of narcotics, was bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 fee United States Commissioner 1 McClelland Friday.
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Charlie Wing
United States
McClelland
Aged Mother May Face Trial in Death Case
Lawton Michigan December 20 United Press Mrs Sarah Tabor 76 may stand trial over the mysterious death of her daughter Maude 44 Prosecutor G E B Warner announced The coroner s inquest found Maude died from an illegal operation by unknown persons Mrs Tabor kept composure during the inquiry her testimony and questions amused the crowd only solemn moment occurred when Maude whispered Mother mother mother
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Lawton
Mich
United Press
Sarah Tabor
Maude
G. EB. Warner
Senate approves $30 million for wounded veterans compensation
Washington December 20 The Senate has passed a bill appropriating 30 009 000 dollars to pay increased compensation to wounded American soldiers. The measure had already passed the House and enjoyed active support from the American Legion.
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Washington
Senate
House
American Legion
Confession Presented in Trial of Harry New
Los Angeles dispatch reports the admission of Harry S New's confession as key prosecution evidence in the Frieda Lesser murder case. DA Woolwine tallies most of the case. defense yields only perfunctory objections. Witnesses include nurse Miss Sanders who linked New to the confession and to a hospital plan, while relatives describe New as nervous and strained during testimony.
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Los Angeles
United Press
Harry
New
Frieda Leaser
Woolwine
Christina
Harry 8. New
United States
Indiana
K. S. Sanders
Frieda Lesser
J. L. Anderson
Venice
Mra
Clyde Minnis
Miss Lesser
Nellie Putnam
Miss Leaver
Mise Sanders
Frieda
Misa Sanders
Mies Sanders
Alice Lesser
Peace terms on Ireland urged by Bonar Law in Liverpool
In Liverpool a Conservative rally heard Andrew Bonar Law say any basis for reasonable peace with Ireland would justify a high price. He cited the Dublin attack on Viscount French as showing parts of Ireland’s spirit and insisted intimidation would not force Britain toward self determination.
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Liverpool
Ireland
Andrew Bonar Law
Bonar Law
Viscount French
Dublin
French
Konar Law
Great Britain
Capital Appointment Brings Mrs Alexander to Washington
Appointment of Representative Joshua W. Alexander of Gallatin Missouri as secretary of commerce prompts Mrs Alexander to move to the national capital to take up residence with her husband in a top government post.
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Joshua W. Alexander
Gallatin, Mo
Alexander
National Capital
Attack on Lord French in Dublin prompts security clamp
A planned ambush on Viscount French near Phoenix Park failed when his car led the motorcade ahead of schedule. One attacker, Martin Savage, was killed. police hunt others, with bicycles used by escapees. The event stirs Dublin but no uprising is seen.
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Dublin
Wupen
French
Heutenant
Ireland
Ashtown Station
Phoenix Park
Old French
Vice Regal
Martin Savage
Savage
Dubline
Lord French
Tickety
Ex-cop charged in attempted robbery case
A former police officer and Ben M. Pronger are charged in superior court with attempted robbery and attempted forced entry related to an incident at 1216 FE Spruce st on 12th Ave and Yester Way. Reynolds, off duty, was taken into custody near the Lat tin home after a drawn revolver was found.
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Casations
Reynolds
Anstem Hendrickson
FE Spruce «St
12Th Ave
Yester Way
Hendrickson
Ben M. Pronger
Reynolda
Lattin
Latuim
Pollen
Clemenceau Poised to Seek French Presidency
London dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau plans to retire as prime minister within two months and seek the presidency. Close sources say he would not be a figurehead and would direct government policy through the cabinet if elected, with no expected opposition.
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London
United Press
Clemenceau
France
Lloyd George
Scia
Lia
Captain of Ship in Hospitz Near Portland Ore
Mrs. Sawyer wife of Capt A A Sawyer of the oil tanker Chansier sunk off Cape Blanco Ore received a message from Bandon Ore at 9 30 this morning that her husband is safe in the hospital at Bandon with a broken rib. He is badly hurt unable to talk. Only two other men of the Chansier crew were saved. Names not received.
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Portland
Ore
Sawyer
A. A. Sawyer
Cape Blanco
Bandon
Man Killed After He Slays Another in British Columbia
Victoria dispatch reports John Connon killed after a brush with provincial police while attempting to arrest him for the murder of J. T. Craig. The quarrel began in a railway construction camp Monday night and Craig died from gunfire.
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Victoria
B. C
John Connon
Princeton
J.T. Craig
Craig
Connon
Cannon
Dea
Villa forces near Rio Grande as Mexican troops pursue
United Press reports Pancho Villa and his bandit forces closing on the Rio Grande while Mexican troops press the chase. Gen Barragan says Villa may have crossed Chihuahua into Coahuila and moved north toward the Pine mountains near the border. The minister also calls reports of German arms shipments to Mexico false.
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United Press
Mexico City
Y Pancho Villa
Rio Grande
Barragan
Harregan
Villa
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Pine Mountains
Lo Grande
Lato Presidio
Tex
Lev Les
Mexico
Germany
American Killed in Mexican Fight at Border Clash
Reports from El Paso say an American provost guard and a Mexican civilian were killed in a clash between Mexican smugglers and American soldiers at the international boundary line last night.
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EL Paso
Mexic&in
International Boundary Line
Resignation of William B. Thompson as NY Fed director
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced yesterday the resignation of director William B. Thompson. The brief note offered no reasons and left the panel to seek a successor.
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New York
Wiliam B. Thompson
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Transert Mitford Nears Deportation Voyage From Brooklyn
The trans ert Mitford stood at South Brooklyn pier with steam up awaiting two hours notice to sail. Officials have not issued a formal mission statement but it is believed she will transport over 300 detainees to Russia, including Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, who faced deportation battles. Additional detainees from Hartford and other New England points will join, with more than 100 from the West expected today.
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New York
Transert Mitford
Brooklyn
Russia
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
East
Hartford
Conn
New England
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Five Governors Targeted as Woman Suffrage Move
Washington dispatch reports woman suffrage leaders aim to pressure five reluctant governors to call special sessions. Robert Cary of Wyoming has promised a session within three weeks. others named are Ben Olcott Oregon Lovia F Hart Washington T BE Campbell Arizona and J L Robertson Oklahoma.
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Washington
Robert Cary
Wycombe
National Woman's Party
Ben Olcott
Oregon
Lovia F. Hart
T. BE. Campbell
Arizona
Oklahoma
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