Heiress for a Day and War Scenes At Local Theaters
A week’s bill highlights Heiress for a Day at Liberty with Olive Thomas as a rich appearing socialite who has only a thousand dollars. Birth of a Nation and Eve’s Daughter star at Clammer and Liberty respectively. The Pride of New York and Avenging Trail feature at Mission and Class A with Harold Lockwood and George Walsh in leading roles.
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Liberty
The
Olive Thomas
Mille Burke
Olive Themes
Clem
George Walsh
New York
Viela Dene
Harold Lockwood
Billie Burke
Eve
Mission
Star
Sally Cruté
Gaston Olaf
Oregon Buyers of Wet Goods Face Indictments
Portland reports a Reed act indictment targeting two bootlegging rings. Purchasers of Aquor in dry areas face equal liability with suppliers. Authorities know many customers but expect summons for testimony rather than broad indictments. Federal prosecutors allege Walter F E Hardy used six hotels and several aliases in San Francisco.
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Portland
Oregon
Aquor
San Francisco
Walter FE. Hardy
Federal District Attorney’s Office
University of Washington Men Favor Paris Club in France
The American University union headquarters in Paris is popular with UW men in France. By February 8 thirty three had visited the club and their names were sent home. Dean Arthur Fr. Priest recently left for France and will establish his headquarters at the club.
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American University Union
Paris
University of Washington
France
Suzzallo
Arthur FR. Priest
Flag Defamers Forced to Aid Red Cross in Montana
Three men charged with disloyal remarks were made to kneel in the snow and kiss the American flag then invited to help the Red Cross. A committee of local business leaders pressed them to contribute $20 each to the charity in Livingston Montana.
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Livingston, Mont
Red Cross
Garden lessons for urban dwellers use porch pots
A historical guide urges apartment and tenement residents to start window gardens. It outlines sowing in pots for tomatoes peppers eggplant cabbage lettuce and green onions, with care steps like soil, drainage, spacing, and protection from cold. It notes watering with manure tea and using porch boxes with trellises for cucumbers and tomatoes.
Names of American war honorees announced in France
Announcement lists American officers and enlisted men decorated by Premier Clemenceau for bravery in action. LIEUT JOSEPH CANBY of Brooklyn NY, LIEUT WILLIAM COLEMAN of Charleston SC, SERGT PATRICK WALSH, SERGT WILLIAM NORTON, PRIVATE BUDDY PITTMAN of Brooklyn NY, PRIVATE ALVIN SMILEY of St Louis. Distinction earned during raids.
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France
Perenvision
Clemenceau
Joseph Canby
Brooklyn
N. Y
William Coleman
Charleston
Deserts at Camp Lewis Decline to Minimal Level
Official figures from Camp Lewis show only about one twentieth of one percent of troops deserting. With roughly 560000 men in camp since the draft, about 26 took French leave, disproving rumors of wholesale desertions and indicating a decline from peacetime rates.
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Tacoma
Camp Lewis
National Army
Jury Enters Third Day of Howe Murder Trial
Visalia Cal March 6 Ten jurors sat as the third day of the trial of Mrs Orlean B Howe for the killing of William R Brooks at Porterville opened. About 175 tales men have been called. many are excused for fixed opinions or unwillingness to inflict the death penalty.
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Visalia
Cal
Orlean B. Howe
William RB. Brooks
Porterville
February Dry Squad Record Summary
The February dry squad reports seventy three arrests and fines totaling 4480 dollars. Jail sentences amount to 390 days with a combined 465 gallons of liquid enforcement cited.
Ginger Girls Stay Week At Orpheum With New Bill
The Ginger Girls will remain at the Orpheum theatre at Third and Madison for another week changing their bill to In Allah's Garden. Willis G. Weat performs as Able Kabibble while Eddie O'Brien plays Sandy Fitzpatrick. Joe Bonner appears as a Pasha. Song hits include Hindustan On My Way to Berlin and Fatima with five other vaudeville acts. Francia Bushman stars in The Voice of Conscience.
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Orpheum Theatre
Third and Madison
O’brien
West
Allah's Garden
Willis G. Weat
Kabibble
Eddie O’brien
Sandy Fitzpatrick
Joe Bonner
Seattle
Pasha
Hindustan
Berlin
Fatima
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Rmakith Gerb
Clemmer
Griffith
Coliseum
Colonial
George Beban
Helen Eddy
HA Ayia
D. W. Griffith
Gaterson
Blue Jeans
U. OF W
Plovd Rade County Agriculturist
Orpheum
Frederick Nelson
Chrysan
Themum
Milan
Hemps
Rose
Sailor
Sement Salesroom
Eton
Taffeta
Messaline
Georgette Crepe
Belgium
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