Frank proclaims innocence as city debates new trial
In Atlanta on March 14 Leo M. Frank, condemned for Mary Phagan's murder, declares he is innocent and laments a so called blood sacrifice. Five affidavits claim earlier statements were false and seek a retrial amid civic debate over justice and alleged prosecutorial frame-up.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
Nina Formby
Albert McKnight
George W. Epps, Jr
H. F. Harris
Aviator Atwood sued for heart balm by Cecile Harris
Cleveland March 14 Pretty Cecile Harris sues Aviator Harry N Atwood for 50000 dollars alleging breach of promise He wooed and proposed then spurned her Atwood denies charges Ruth Satterthwaite of Reading Pa says the breach of promise suit will not affect their planned marriage this year
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Cleveland
Cecile Harris
Harry N. Atwood
Miss Harris
Atwood
Ruth Satterthwaite
Reading
Ecys
Seattle to Get Pacific Coast Fisheries Bureau
At Salmon Day in Seattle over 300 packers and canners attended. Dr E Lester Jones announced Seattle will host a Pacific coast fisheries bureau to correspond with the Atlantic bureau in New York. He said Pribilof island supplies will be purchased in Seattle. Prof Ed Meany announced UW plans to establish a school of fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. Lester Jones
U. S. Fish Commissioner
Seattle
Pacific Coast Fisheries Bureau
Atlantic
New York City
Pribilof Islands
Ed Meany
University of Washington
School of Fisheries
Woman in wood alcohol poisoning after ride with SP employee
Mrs. Marie Block was hospitalized in San Francisco after swallowing wood alcohol poison following a car ride with Herbert G. Etyerson, a Southern Pacific employee, who was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Marie Block
Central Emergency Hospital
Alaska Road to Bring Capital to Northwest
The Alaska railway bill signed by President Wilson will boost Northwest business. Calhoun Denny & Ewing say construction will immediately influence the state's commerce and attract thousands of dollars in additional capital, with markets watching Congress closely as new ventures arise.
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Wilson
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Northwest
Congress
The
Star
Alaska
Eight Injured in Pomona Pacific Electric Collision
Eight persons were injured when an Upland car on the Pacific Electric crashed into an express car near North Pomona station. After a union service at local churches the congregations resume regular services Sunday.
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Pomona
Cal
Pacific Electric
North Pomona
Christian
Congregational, Methodist and
United Presbyterian Churches
Cut Down Our Divorces Seattle Reform Proposal
Fred L. Boalt argues Seattle could reduce divorces like Kansas City by creating a Divorce Investigator. He cites 1915 King County filings with many uncontested cases and notes Washington law laxity. The piece suggests a male and female investigator and invites reader opinions on remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Boalt
King County
Seattle
Kansas City
Dam Break Floods Lake Union Area Floods Sink Houseboats
The Fremont dam failure lowered Lake Union six feet flooding the canal area. Many houseboats leaned onto porches as moorings failed and utility lines broke. Rebuilding of the Fremontay bridge began under city supervision with estimates for a new dam around ten thousand dollars.
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Fremont
Lake Union-Salmon Bay Canal
Lake Union
Fremontay
United States Express Co. to Liquidate
By unanimous vote the board of directors ordered liquidation and dissolution of the United States Express Co. The move follows parcel post success and an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling cutting express rates about 16 percent.
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New York
Board of Directors
United States Express Co
Parcel Post
Interstate Commerce Commission
Diggs Pleads Not Guilty in Attack Case in San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs appeared in San Francisco on March 14 and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attacking 17 year old Miss Ida Pearring. The arraignment was held with Diggs entering the denial as prosecutors prepare formal indictment and trial date.
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San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Ida Pearring
Louis Leimert Sparks Courtroom Outburst in Oakland
Juror Louis Leimert in Judge Brown's Oakland court began to applaud an attorney's argument prompting the judge to admonish him. Leimert subsided after the sharp rebuke as spectators watched the incident unfold during the March 14 session.
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Oakland
Cal
Louis Leimert
Beer barrels found on Colorado Indian Reservation
The Colorado Indian reservation supervisor found 12 barrels of beer inside the reservation. The origin is unknown and the barrels will be auctioned on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Colorado Indian Reservation
Renters' Opportunity Offers Home Purchases on Page 7
The Seattle Star urges renters to consider buying a home viaPage 7 Reuters Opportunity listings. Deals require a small cash down payment and monthly rent credits toward ownership, urging readers with a couple hundred dollars to view the bargains and aim to end renting.
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The
Seattle Star
Reuters
Opportunity
Woman Forced to Wed Husband Under Threats Claims
Mrs Myrtle Anderson files for divorce from A R Anderson alleging coercion on December 29 1913 by her brother in law George Scoors who warned she would face prosecution against her father George Nelson if she refused. She says the marriage outraged her so deeply she attempted suicide and escaped the day after the wedding.
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Myrtle Anderson
A. R. Anderson
George Scoors
George Nelson
Mrs Pankhurst Freed Again as Hunger Strike Eases
London march 14 Mrs Pankhurst released from Holloway jail after seventh term for suffragette militancy. Doctors warned hunger strike could kill her if not fed but forcible feeding risks death. At dawn six suffragettes armed with hammers damaged Home Secretary McKenna's Downing Street residence and were sentenced to two months hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Griffiths Seen as Possible Fulfillment for Council Vacancy
Austin E. Griffiths, former councilman and mayoral candidate, is mentioned as the likely pick to fill the vacancy created by Councilman Petree's resignation effective April 1. Griffiths resigned last December to run for mayor and had two years remaining on the council term.
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Austin E. Griffiths
Petree
Griffiths
Missing girl found after long absence during marriage
Mrs. Verona Trevillion Thorn ton, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Trevil lion, was located in Seattle after a lengthy disappearance following her marriage. Federal authorities had been asked to assist as her worried mother suspected a mystery surrounding the absence. The couple had lived in Seattle most of the time with brief travels in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona Trevillion Thornton
Sarah Trevillion
Mrs Werner confesses link to Issaquah rancher murder
The Star reports Mrs Magdalen Werner confessed paying Frank Piconi alias Rocco $100 to kill her husband Henry Werner near Issaquah. Piconi, arrested in Cle Elum, is jailed after fingerprint and blood-stain evidence emerges. Werner's body was found with a mattock attack on the ranch.
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Henry Werner
Frank Picon
Roderigo Rocco
Issaquah
Koni
Ted
Mick
Cle
Werner
Guin
Rocco
Star
Picon
Magdalena Werner
Frank
Eugene McGuire
Milwaukee Railroad
Northwest
Cudthee
Piconi
Werners
Ferry to become Seattle property Monday
Plans from the port commission indicate the West Seattle ferry will be owned by the city starting Monday The city will continue to charge a single fare covering the boat trip and the ride up the hill on the streetcar at West Seattle
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Port Commission
West Seattle
City of
Seattle
Mayors Ready to Take Over Seattle Office
Mayor Cotterill prepares to hand over duties as Hiram C. Gill assumes control in Seattle Monday. Cotterill will finish affairs and welcome the new administration while Gill vows to roll up his sleeves and begin with a bonds receipt, a new police chief order, and a streamlined term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram C. Gill
Maors
Seattle
Gill
Cotterill
State tax remittances swell coffers by 876000
Remittances from various counties to State Treasurer Ed Mehl have swollen the state coffers by about 876000 this week. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs H J Lord at 1925 Queen Anne Ivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Mrs. H. J. Lord
Queen Anne Ivy
Bull Pup Dispute Ends With Tail as Proof
In El Paso on March 14 Margarita Val despino claimed a bull pup. The dog was produced in court. Another woman said it was hers. Margarita showed a segment of white tail to fit the pup. Judge McClintock ordered the dogs returned to Margarita after the tail matched.
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EL Paso
Texas
Solomon of Old
B. McClintock
Margarita Valdespino
Margarita
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Northern Pacific Bridge
Salmon Bay
Arraign Diggs
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Mrs.pankhurst
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