Death Row Controversy Over Leo Frank Case Sparks Outcry
A Polemic letter from an Atlanta inmate questions the fairness of Leo Frank’s death sentence and rehearing, denouncing the justice system and urging public scrutiny as the case heads to higher review. The writer claims innocence and predicts future vindication.
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Mary Pheeun
Beattie
Lamar
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Supreme Court of the
State of Georgia
Vollmer Lobeck resolution urged to curb munitions exports
Representative from Iowa urged the House affairs committee to support the Vollmer Lobeck resolution limiting munitions exports to belligerents. He argued the United States now supplies instruments of war to one side, calling neutrality a changing stance and peace prayers cited in Sundays.
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Iowa
House A Affairs Committee
Vollmer
Lobeck
United States
War Today Report On British Trade Talks and Allied Operations
The cabinet weighs no protest against British American commerce on the high seas, signaling a potentially prolonged standoff. In Europe France and Belgium report weather delays in the far north, with French center and right attacking and gains claimed along the front.
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France
Belgium
Gailic
The Star scandal claims and its hardening grafters
A Seattle Star editor alleges a sister of a reporter secured a civil service job in the city lighting department at 85 dollars monthly for 18 months. The piece links this to years of Star support for municipal ownership and various city policies.
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Seattle
the Star
Star
Seattle Electric
Renton
Electric Company
Seattle Electric Co
Hanford
Rainier Valley Folke
Seattle, Renton & Southern
C. D. Hillman
Arcade
Evening Paper
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Alsace Border Talks Reach Turbulent Pause In War
Amid Alsace state tensions Austria R ussians claim key retirements were strategic while German accounts uphold Slav power shifts. Authorities push for clarity as military observers urge caution and denials circulate.
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Alsace
Austria
Wells, Once Wealthy, Fails at 60
The Seattle Sun suspended publication after Wells e. H. Wells, its founder, faced a career ending setback. Though once wealthy, he failed at sixty and thousands faced job losses. Former editor of The Star, Wells helped launch Seattle’s Star and built a reputation as a capable newspaper man.
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Seattle Sun
Wells E. H. Wells
Wells
The
Star
San Francisco
Seattle
Scripps
the Star
Weather Halts Fighting as Gales Sweep Front
Paris dispatch reports Belgium and northern France hit by fierce gales with cold rain and occasional snow flurries.
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Paris
Belgium
France
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