Woman on trial for life for murder of husband in Oakland
Mrs Amelia Drown, who admitted shooting her husband Archer C Drown at their Rand Street home October 24, went on trial for her life before Superior Judge Frank B Ogden. She plans to plead temporary insanity and show alleged abusive conduct by her husband and his alleged intimacy with Mrs Marie Mil.
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Oakland
Amelia Drown
Archer C. Drown
Rand St
Frank B. Ogden
Crown
Marie Mil
Lord
Decies
San Francisco
Lady Decies
Vivien Gould
Gould
Lord Decies
John Graham Hope Horsley Beresford
Eileen Vivien Beresford
Alice Benton
Maude
Recovery Hopes For Kidnapping Suspect Michael Haitsch
San Bernardino February 24 Hope remains for the mental recovery of Michael Haitsch who walked into the police station three days after relatives in Pennsylvania received a telegram claiming he had been kidnapped and held for two hundred dollars ransom Haitsch appeared brighter after a restful sleep and spoke more coherently than before.
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San Bernardino
Michael Haitsch
Pennsylvania
Haltsch
Knights of Columbus Banquet Warns Against Money and Glory
A Washington Annex banquet last night featured a warning against money and glory worship as part of the Knights of Columbus event. The speaker urged humility and service over wealth and ambition.
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Knights of Columbanquet
Washington Annex
Valdez Celebrates Rail Bill Passage and Sea Terminal Push
Valdez marked the railroad bill’s passage with poetres fireworks and speeches and launched a campaign to obtain the sea terminal for the road.
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Valdez
Alaska
St Elmo shines with Bailey troupe at Seattle Theatre
The Bailey players deliver capable work in St Elmo, Dwight A. Meade excels in the title role, Florence Bell Edna Earl and Louise Louta share strong turns, while Riding Duttons and other acts on the Pantages bill, Between the Reels and The Gay Deceiver, charm a cheering Seattle audience.
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Bailey Players
St. Elmo
Seattle
Dwight A. Meade
Plorence Bell
Edna Earl
Louise Louta
Powell
Tivoli
John Spain
Allen
Save Your Hair With Danderine For Better Scalp Health
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims dandruff damages hair, causing itching and shedding, and promises immediate shine and after weeks of use new fine hair growth across the scalp.
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Knowlton
Indians Gather to Demand Justice from White Man
Western Washington Indians hold a powwow in Tacoma to press for full rights over their lands and governance. Leaders in white coats frame the meeting as a civil, parliamentary session, urging self determination and an end to nonreservation dependency.
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Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Indian Office
Cove Lingers Over Fern Hobbs Movie Raid
In Cove Oregon on February 24 Fern Hobbs governor secretary spent two hours examining the saloon situation and departed. Citizens puzzled by the raid as she approached by train and her presence sparked talk of a movie camera during her visit.
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Cove
Ore
Citzens
Fern Hobbs
Mise Hobbs
Benefit Bridge Event for Seattle Clubhouse Fund
As part of a drive to raise six thousand dollars for the Federated Women's Clubs of Seattle new clubhouse, members host a benefit bridge and whist party Friday evening at eight o'clock in the Standard Furniture Co reception room. Prizes will be awarded, and tickets cost 25 cents.
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Federated Women's Clubs of
Seattle
Standard Furniture Co
Yale alum asks for balance in intellect and ability
Rev. Dr. Henry Sloan Caffin, Yale '97, told alumni that Yale’s effort to create an average man sacrifices the intellect of capable individuals to raise the intelligence of fools.
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New Haven
Henry Sloan Caffin
Yale
Woman Reappears After Alameda Disappearance
Mrs Mabel Overman who vanished Wednesday from her Alameda father Wellington Gregg Sr here turned up safe at the home of her brother H B Gregg.
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Alameda
Mabel Overman
Wellington Gregg
H. B. Gregg
Federal Judge rules inmate still resident of Portland
In Tacoma Feb 24, Federal Judge Cushman held that Jake Gronich remains a resident of Portland, not the federal prison at Tacoma, despite being imprisoned there. The ruling came in a suit to cancel the prisoner’s papers and establish his true domicile.
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Tacoma
Cushman
Jake Gronich
Portland
Stuart's Calcium Wafers for Clear Complexions
Advert reads that skin blemishes arise from impure blood and claims Stuart's Calcium Wafers purify blood to clear pimples and blotches in days. It touts fast results, doctor endorsement, and availability from druggists for 50 cents a box.
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Stuart
Deaf mute Mary Lanter wins $500 damages
Mrs. Mary Lanter, a deaf mute, obtained $500 in her lawsuit against a street railway company in Kanbar City. She claimed injuries to her arms impeded her ability to sign and communicate.
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Kanbar City
Mary Lanter
Lanter
Ohio Night at Methodist Meeting Focused on Ohio Ministers
A local church gathering titled Ohio Night will feature four ministers from Ohio. The Fifth Avenue and Garfield Street Methodist church hosts the event this evening, inviting attendees to hear speakers and discuss church initiatives.
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Queen Anne Church Forward Movement
Ohio
Methodist Church
Fifth Ay
Garfield St
Powers Land Their Marines in Mexico City
Washington reports that all major powers except the United States plan to guard their interests in Mexico City with marines and legation guards. England Germany France and Japan already have guards and others may follow. Admiral Fletcher could deploy U S marines within 24 hours if conditions require, though Americans would only land in an emergency to prevent violence.
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Washington
United States
Mexico City
England
Germany
France
Japan
Washington Administration
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Congressman Mann Moves Against Curley Over Dual Jobs
Washington Feb two U S congressman aims to unseat James M Curley Boston mayor over holding two offices at once. Curley serves as representative and city mayor triggering bid to oust him on dual office grounds.
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Washington
Mann
Jas. M. Curley
Boston
Kept Her Busy Divorce Bid In Newport Case
Margaret J. Phillips of Newport Kentucky files for divorce from her husband alleging he forced her to give up housekeeping and move fourteen times in a single year.
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Cincinnati, O
Margaret J. Phillips
Newport
Nurse Elizabeth Evans Found Dead in Harbor Ice
In New Haven Connecticut on February 24 the body of Miss Elizabeth Evans a elderly nurse missing a week was recovered frozen in harbor ice.
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New Haven
Conn
Elizabeth Evans
Harbor
Title Insurance Firm Prominent in the Northwest
A leading Northwest title company emphasizes its size and readiness. It pledges prompt responses to all inquiries and showcases its extensive equipment and expertise for handling title matters.
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Northwest
Three Japanese Navy Contractors Arrested in Graft Scandal
In Yokohama on February 24, three major native contractors were arrested for alleged complicity in navy graft scandals. The arrests followed a sensational crackdown, and it was widely expected the ministry would not survive the affair.
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Yokohama
Supreme Court Validates Pennsylvania Mine Safety Law
The Supreme Court ruled the Pennsylvania mine safety law valid in a Plymouth Coal Co case. The statute requires coal firms to leave coal pillars to prevent cave-ins, addressing mine stability and worker safety.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Plymouth Coal Company
Mothers to Hear Montessori Plan at Public Library
A meeting for mothers with young children will be held in the public library afternoon after the general election. An international class student of Madame Montessori in Rome will discuss adapting Montessori principles to practical education. Interested parents may register in the parent teachers' room on the library's top floor.
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Madame Montessori
Rome
Two Men Die in Cave-In at Southern Cross Mine
In Butte Montana on February 24 1926 the bodies of John Hart and John Sullivan were recovered from the Southern Cross mine after a cave-in last Friday.
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Butte
Mont
John Hart
John Sullivan
Southern Cross
Harvard Alumni leader to speak at Seattle Harvard Club dinner
Roger Pierce the general secretary of the Harvard Alumni Association will be the honor guest at the Seattle Harvard Club annual dinner held in the University Club annex tonight.
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Roger Pierce
Harvard Alumni Association
Seattle
Harvard Club
University Club
Latent Woman Arrested in Kidnapping Case in Romorantin
In Romorantin France on February 24 Mise Charlotte Herman is arrested with Pinney Earle on a charge of aiding him in kidnapping his son from a school. Their case centers on an escape plot tied to the man named Affinity.
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Romorantin
France
Mise
Charlotte Herman
Shgure
Pinney Earle
Earle
Roman mayor accepts Italian commissionership for Panama Exposition
Feb 24 Rome reports Mayor Nathan accepted the Italian commissionership to the Panama Exposition. The official note confirms Rome’s representation and participation in the event.
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Rome
Nathan
Record-Breaking 1918 Diamond Imports Reach $46 Million
New York reports 1918 jewelry imports totaling $46,187,528 as per W B Treadwell jewelry examiner at the appraisers stores. All records broken for diamonds and other gems.
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New York
W. B. Treadwell
Dormitory Fire at Northwestern Causes $60,000 Loss
A Northwestern University dormitory Heck Hall burned in Evanston Illinois causing a $60,000 loss. Forty students escaped safely as flames swept the building. Local fire crews fought the blaze through the night with no injuries reported.
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Evanston
Ill
Heck
Northwestern University
Seattle Press Club Concert for Desolated Family
The Seattle Press club will host a Friday night benefit concert for Mrs. C. W. Lanning and her children, who are left deserted as police hold a warrant for the husband.
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Seattle Press Club
C. W. Lanning
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for babies and effective for adults. Endorsed by W. W. Nessmith of Statesboro Georgia and Bob Ferguson of Green Bay Wisconsin, the copy notes pharmacist confidence and local Bartell drug store availability.
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Foley
W. W. Nessmith
Statesboro
Bob Ferguson
Pine St
Green Bay
Wis
Bartell Drug Stores
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