Guilt and Legal Convictions in Ruef Case
A group of Abe Ruef's lawyer friends claim prosecutors err in legal technicalities, arguing for a rehearing while stressing that punishment must align with lawful convictions. They cite Bartnett's release over an allegedly non proven trustee role and critique courts for valuing procedure over finding guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ruef
Grafter
Ruef
San Francisco
J. W. Bartnett
California Safe Deposit and Trust Co
Mustn't Things by a Poor Down Trodden Boy
A reflective piece in dialect on what is forbidden for children and allowed for adults. The narrator argues that grownups control desires obvious to kids, noting candy is forbidden while shoes and cars may be accessible to those who can afford them. The piece ends with a vow to grow wiser than current grownups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Observations on News and Personalities Across Nations
A column sketches varied items from 1910s public life including Rockefeller gifts to Chicago and his retirement, Gifford Pinchot and T R. Roosevelt differences in views, Chief Justice White’s jaw, Count de Lesseps ground breaking for San Diego exposition, counterfeit half dollar with one eyed Liberty, Mrs Eddy heirs contesting burial, Pacific coast efforts against speed, and Rome correspondents on Abruzzi craving polar flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count DE Lesseps
Suez
Panama
Goddess of Liberty
Liberty
Interview With Broadway Actress Miss Clifton Over Telephone
Police reporter conducts a telephone interview with Ethel Clifton about Christmas week plans and life on Broadway. Clifton discusses home, staying in New York, and the stage as a career, emphasizing commitment, talent, and the need to work through strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Clifton
Seattle
Broadway
Clifton
P. R
Pr. R
Misa Clifton
P. Robbhie Misa Clifton
Mise Clifton
Florence Roberta
Misa Clittom
Lsft
M. C
Central
P. K
Seattie
Miss Ciifteen
Star Dust and scattered lines in a miscellany note
A collection of short, fragmentary items mentions social topics and figures such as Miss Helen Taftta, secretary Ofton, and Doc Cook’s. It includes mixed topics from romance and weddings to politics and a Milan skyscraper plan, with brief, era style jottings and captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taftta
Washington
Secretary Ofton
Packard
Gotzian
Lace Curtain Laundry Leads To Shattered Dream Night at the Hotel
In a diary style entry, the narrator and Carrye Caracas pursue Aunt Blanche to a shabby Lace Curtain Laundry. The escapade ends with a betrayed plan and a ruined fantasy as the narrator heads toward Aunt Blanche alone. The scene shows deception and a grim hotel locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Caracas
Jena & Sting
Rye
Rumor of Hughes Leave Upsets the Woodford Circle
General Stewart L. Woodford, Civil War veteran and founder of the Hughes League, ages 75, continues to maneuver in politics. The report that Associate Justice Hughes may resign the Supreme Court to pursue a 1912 presidential bid stirs cautious chatter in political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes
Supreme Bench
America
Woodford
National Hughes League
Chicago
Madrid
Charlies F. Hughes
United States
Then it Happened in Monte Carlo Card Room
Maximian J. Maltravers bets at a Monte Carlo gambling den as rain falls. He has been playing steadily and loses, declaring he must win or return to work as a waiter while the ivory ball spins and clicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Maximian J. Maltravers
Rain
Monotony Question Ties Election Pace to Race Metaphor
An English three week parliament election is described with six or seven chunks less of Leap land Grip than a bicycle race, using a compact metaphor to gauge pace.
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Pittsburg
Mie
Florida
Philadelphia
Carnegie
Rockefeller
New York
Big Ben
Aniston
Gifford Pinchot
T. R
White
Chicago University
Pacific Coast
Rome
Abruzzi
North Pole
Bekins Moving & Storage Co., Inc
Madison
Twelfth East
Cedar
M. O
Mr. Galbraith
Beattie
Baker
Seattle Theatre
Reno
Bell
Central America
Doc Cook
Joe Cannon
Congress
Kiba
Milan
Europe
Skinney A. Nough
Diana
Miss Dillpickies
Fred Schaefer
Cravenettes
Keystone Pants
Packard Shoes
Douglas Shoes
A. Bridge
Yesler
E Coast
Etrouse
BROS
Green Trading
Stamps
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