New York Cops Begin Law Study at Columbia
New York police officers started optional law studies at Columbia University Law School. Commissioner Woods arranged a 16 week course costing each officer 16 dollars plus books. Classes meet one two hour session weekly on off duty time to apply legal knowledge to police duties.
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New York
New York Police Department
Columbia University
Woods
Columbia Law School
Police Training School
Bigamist Thief Is Given Prison Term
Fred C. Clark, who married two women and deserted the Coast Guard, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing from the cutter Snohomish and was sentenced to one to 15 years in the reformatory. He married Thelma Carlson of Ferndale in November and last week wed Minette Howard, 16, of Ballard. The court noted he was fortunate not to face desertion or bigamy charges.
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Port Angeles
Alfred C. Clark
Coast Guard Service
Snohomish
Reformatory
Clark
Thelma Carlson
Ferndale
Volunteers Rally to Aid Calhoun Dale and Phelps
Many volunteers pledge help to Calhoun Dale and Phelps though the effort falls short of meeting needs. The text notes broad support but highlights the remaining gaps.
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Calhoun
Dale
Phelps
Mooney Case Like Dreyfus Says Cochran
The letter from attorney Bourke Cochran in New York to Thomas J. Mooney asserts the Mooney case mirrors the Dreyfus affair. Cochran argues California courts persecute labor and vow to expose a conspiracy by corporate interests to destroy Mooney’s life and labor organizing.
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Mooney
Dreyfus
Cochran
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Bourke Cochran
New York
Ita
America
France
She Eats Candy for Her Breakfast
Los Angeles moves to a sweet start as Eunice Hughes promotes chocolates for breakfast. She reportedly eats half a pound of chocolates with ice water each morning for months and says it improves her mood over bacon and eggs.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Marmola Prescription Tablets Advertised For Quick Fat Loss
A sensational health ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as harmless fat reducers. It claims they reduce two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting and urges readers to mail order a large case for 75 cents from Marmola Co in Detroit.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Doings in Filmcom News Notes and Gossip
A collage of film notes lists Jane Gall and Tom Moore in 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea at the Liberty. The Iron Woman with Nance ONeill and Alfred Hickman at Clemmer. The Tiger Woman starring Theda Bara. One Touch of Sin at the Mission. The World and the Woman at the Rex. The Gentle Intruder with Mary Miles Minter at the Strand. and The Man Who Took a Chance at the Colonial. It notes looming battles in 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea, praise for The Tiger Woman’s wardrobe, and Mary Miles Minter’s charm. summaries of plots and star reveals accompany theater listings and local showtimes.
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Lien
Jane Gall
Tom Moore
Clemmer
Nasee Nett
Alfred Hickman
Colishum
Theda Bera
Gladys Brockwell
Jack Standing
Hea
Jeeanie Bmagets
Tom Santecht
Belt Line Big Opportunity Endorsed by Reynolds
Charles A. Reynolds, former chairman of the state public service commission, urges voter support for a public belt line in Seattle. He notes past discrimination and unjust charges for switching, says relief from railroads failed, and backs bonds and candidates Erickson Hesketh and Lane who favor local control.
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Charles A. Reynolds
Washington, D. C
Reynolds
Estate Public Service Commission
Seattle
Public Service Commission
Erickson, Hesketh and
Lane
Dry Squad Officer Loses Damage Suit
Herman Peterson sued Aubrey G. Ford of Sergt. Putnam's dry squad for 10000 dollars claiming Ford forced entry to Peterson's home at 1328 Fifth Avenue on November 30. The jury awarded Peterson 500 dollars in Superior Judge Dykeman's court.
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Herman Peterson
Aubrey G. Ford
Sergt. Putnam
Dykeman
Peterson
Ford
American Cruisers May Be Sent East
Bremerton February 28 ships of the armored cruiser class may be sent to the East coast for convoy duty if Congress authorizes protection for merchant ships as urged by President Wilson. The fleet includes San Diego South Dakota Frederick Pittsburg Huntingdon and Pueblo on the Pacific and Montana Seattle and North Carolina on the Atlantic.
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Bremerton
Congress
Wilson
San Diego
South Dakota
Frederick
Pittsburg
Huntington
Pueblo
Montana
Seattle
North Carolina
Committee Backs Universal Military Training Bill
The Senate military committee reported the army bill with an amendment offering universal military training. The move was announced from Washington on February 28.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Convict Seeks to Sell Book Blaming Legalized Alcohol
In a letter from Washington State Penitentiary inmate No. 4110, the prisoner claims a life term under the habitual criminal act and self-publishes a book titled Fourteen Years Behind the Walls of the Washington State Prison. He says legalized saloons drove his crimes, seeks public publication to fund a fresh start.
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the Star
Washington State Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Washington State Prison
British Pursuit Drives Turks After Kut El Amara
British forces press the retreating Turkish army beyond Kut El Amara with no chance to reform. The pursuit continues on three sides as an official Mesopotamian message confirms progress along the Tigris today.
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London
Kut-El-Amara
Tigris
Barefoot 14 Mile Snow Trek To See Mother
John Lally fourteen escapes Kis Lyn boys home in Wilkes Barre to reach his mother. He walks fourteen miles barefoot through ice and snow over Ashley mountains. Exhausted he collapses at Gustave Welch's farm and is returned to Kis Lyn.
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Gustave Welch
Ashley Mountains
Kis Lyn
How to Relieve Rheumatism
After meals and at bedtime take a tablespoonful of a home made medicine noted for remarkable results. Relief begins after the first dose. Syrup of Sarsaparilla or Torin Compound. A pint Bimple Blizir. The recipe once used whisky but now uses a simple elixir. Published by Medical Formula Laboratory Dayton, Ohio. Ingredients can be bought at any drug store.
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United States
Medical Formula Laboratory
Dayton
Discovery and the Harry Symone mayoral candidacy tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Harry Symone drawn from the People’s party for mayor amid past scandals. The narrator discusses remorse, fear of exposure, and Eliene’s stance that forgiveness could redeem the record while critiquing male bravado in facing consequences.
Trial of Harry and the Twins’ Father Continues
A narrator reflects on sins, atonement, and the impact on Harry and the twins as a scandal unfolds. The mother’s fate weighs heavy, with comments on courage, publicity, and the boys’ need to know their lineage, as the story promises further developments.
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Hadge
Teddy
Harry
Dicke
Little Book
Margie
Dyspeptics Should Avoid Drugs and Medicines
A medical perspective warns against relying on drugs for indigestion and dyspepsia. It argues that excess stomach acid remains harmful and that temporary relief from medicines is unreliable. The piece recommends taking pure magnesia after meals to neutralize acid and prevent fermentation for pain free meals.
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Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
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Doings IN Filmcom
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Nemo
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Margaret Deland
Nance O'Neil
Theda Bara
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Jeanne Pagela
Theda Hara
Tiger Woman
Mary Livingston
Golden City
Mission
Gladys Hrockwell
Mary
Colonial
Bella
Mary Mary Miles Minter
Strandworth
Tom Santschi
Tom Santech
Papa
Capt. Nemo
Liberty
G. A. Reynolds
Aga
Ano i
Pacific
Third Ave
Harry Symone
People's Party
People’s Party
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South America
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Pike
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State
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