Prisoner McNeil asks for parole in Frisco court
Former Los Angeles attorney from McNeil's Island prison appears in San Francisco court to plead for parole. The inmate seeks early release and outlines his case to the judge. Legal proceedings proceed with standard parole review.
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McNeil's Island
Los Angeles
Frisco Court
San Francisco
Miller
McNeilist
Fred H. Thompson
U. S District Court of Appeals
John J. Sullivan
Seattle
Thompson
Taft
Love Notes of Heiress Read in Court
Letters by Juliet Breitung to Max Kliest were read in U S district court as evidence in a $250000 suit by Breitung’s husband against her father. The messages dated 1913 describe longing and plans to meet in New York with frequent references to travel and emotion.
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Miss Breitung
New York
Max Klileast
E. N. Breitung
Hreitune
U. S. District Court
Juliet Hreitung
Kliest
Kileat
Brestung
Acees
Max
Juliet
Chicago
Gerards Confidence on Germany U S Dispute
James W. Gerard the American ambassador expressed calm confidence that the disputed questions between Germany and the United States will be settled satisfactorily. His remarks were reported by the Lokal Anzeiger from Berlin via Amsterdam.
German anger at Americans grows as antiUS sentiment spreads
Berlin reports global tensions intensify as German press shows US siding with Allies and German officials fear a crisis. Articles claim US arms aid to France harms Germany. peasants resist American tools. Roosevelt pamphlet urges US to join Allies. Ambassador Gerard and Consul General Law face sharp criticism.
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Germany
United States
Bavaria
Berliner Zietung
Col
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Tageblatt
Gerard
Law
Germans to Curtail Beer as Barley Reserve Grows
Berlin reports Bundesrat orders breweries to reduce malt use in beer to free barley for public needs. A Lokal Anzeiger correspondent notes 11 Russian divisions were annihilated or badly defeated on the eastern front. Shipping circles warn England may sink neutral vessels after Feb 18 to blame German submarines.
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Berlin
London
Bundesrath
Lokal Anzeiger
Ruseaian
England
Belgian King Albert flies over front under fire
A dispatch reports King Albert of Belgium reconnoitered for an hour over the main German trenches in a Belgian aeroplane last Saturday. The aircraft flew low to avoid fire and was exposed to a sharp fusillade but escaped unharmed.
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Amsterdam
Albert
Belgium
New Bill for City-County Consolidation in Legislature
Olympia February 16 The proposed constitutional amendment for city and county consolidation is to be introduced as a joint bill by house and senate committees on constitutional revision. The measure shows strength and likely two thirds in both houses before a November 1916 voter decision.
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House
Senate
Messure
Sharpatein
Boltera
Joint Committee On
First Clase
Bowen seeks long-lost uncle after 15 years of searching
Anna C. Bowen of Whitefish Montana has spent 15 years looking for her uncle Benjamin Bowen. She travels alone and remains determined to locate a living relative.
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Whitefish, Mont
Anna C. Bowen
Benjamin Bowen
Primary election forecast with limited voter turnout
A light vote is predicted for Tuesday's primary as bad weather and apathy reduce turnout. Twenty two candidates appear on the ballot with each voter entitled to three votes. the top six advance to a runoff on March 2 to determine the final three electees.
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Aix
Birthday Party Sparks High Jinks at Moore Theatre
Adele Archey, 19, plays a center of attention as the High Jinks troupe celebrate her birthday at the Rathskeller after a Moore Theatre performance. The leap year girl, born February 23, 1896, has few real birthdays, yet captivates the cast and audience with a playful celebration.
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Moore Theatre
Adele Archey
Rathskeller
Rothskeller
Adele
King Felix Crane Denies Graft Link in Close of Trial
State rests after witnesses claim Felix Crane received earnings of fallen women. Crane, a saloon keeper, testifies he never took protection money and has helped bonds for arrestees. Court recess called as defense rests amid crowded courtroom and lingering violence details.
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State
Underworld
Felix Crane
Tenderloin
Ronald
Crane
Mainet
Lundin
George C. Widner
Rice
Hilyer Hotel
Woman in Cudahy damage case dies in Pasadena
Mrs. B. C. Coates, wife of Dr. Coates, who sued John P. Cudahy for 35000 dollars, died in Pasadena early today. The suit alleges injuries from an attack by the millionaire packer when the doctor was summoned by Mrs. Cudahy.
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Cudahy
Pasadena
B. C. Coates
Dr. Coates
John P. Cudahy
Packer
Council Opposes High Tax for Seattle Jitney Busses
City leaders debate jitney regulation at a public hearing with the license committee. The Dale bill set a $30 annual license for five passenger cars and $40 for larger autos, but was postponed. Hesketh bill details still contested. Erickson demands a license large enough to cover costs. Provisions include uniform route signs and no door seating or load solicitation. possible night tonneau light.
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Hesketh
Dale
Erickson
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