Woman Acquitted of Murder in Visalia Trial
Orlean B Howe was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity in the shooting death of William H Brooks after an 11 year alleged persecution tale. Brooks, a National Cash Register employee, reportedly attacked her in 1907 in a San Francisco restaurant. The jury verdict followed a two and a half hour deliberation.
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Orlean B. Howe
Wiliam H. Brooks
Howe
Brooks
National Cash Register Company
San Francisco
Porterville
Portuguese Troops Repulse Haig Raid Near Fauquissart
Field Marshal Haig reported Portuguese troops repulsed an enemy raid in the Fauquissart area last night. Heavy artillery fire raked both sides of the Passchendaele sector as the action continued.
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London
Fauquissart
Haig
Passchendaele
Davies resigns from Federal Trade Commission
Josh Davies, winner of the Wisconsin Democratic senatorial primary, resigns from the Federal Trade Commission. President Wilson accepts the resignation and expresses hopes for Davies's success at the polls in April.
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Washington
Josh Davies
Wisconsin
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Davies
Seattle Liked Its Community Sing Tuesday
Thousands gathered in five Seattle high schools for a community sing, part of a national movement. Franklin High and Queen Anne scheduled biweekly events, while West Seattle planned weekly sessions. Ballard and Broadway had not fixed dates yet.
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Seattle
Franklin High School
Queen Anne
Weet Seatte
Ballard
Broadway
Chicago bans honorary degree for former German ambassador
The University of Chicago revoked the honorary Doctor of Law awarded seven years earlier to Count Von Dernstorff, the former German ambassador to the United States, reported from Chicago on March 20.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Count von Dernstorff
United States
Van der Heiden Pleads Insanity In 1916 Double Murder
Johannes Franciscus Van der Heiden charged with first degree murder has pleaded insanity. He is accused of shooting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Collinson on August 16 1916 near Providence hospital.
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Johannes Franciscus van der Heiden
van der Heiden
Jack Collinson
Providence Hospital
Lusitania Story in Film at Liberty Theatre
Rita Jolivet stars in Lest We Forget at the Liberty with Count de Cippice, dramatizing the Lusitania sinking and a tender romance. The program also features Clemmers and Coliseum billings with Norma Talmadge, Miriam Cooper, and Harold Lockwood in multiple silent features.
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Lusitania
Liberty
Rita Jolivet
Mins Jolivet
Count de Cippice
Mian Jolivet
Kita Heriot
Frograms Linenty
Clemmer
Wm. Percum
Mary Martin
Call of the Woods” Coliseum
Sermea Talmadge
Dy Hight
Purchase
Stuant
Alice Shady
Texes Gatnan
Son Wemean
Thompson in Seattle Visit by Ohio State Officials
Dr. W. O. Thompson president of Ohio State University and C. B. Laighty of agriculture paid a brief visit to Seattle Tuesday. They are investigating Northwest crop conditions for the government.
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W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
C. BE. Laighty
Department of Agriculture
Seattle
Northwest
U S Chamber Pushes Seattle Car Construction Plan
President Albert J. Rhodes of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce wired Secretary William McAdoo asking that rail cars be constructed in the Northwest. The measure aims to ease railroad congestion by shortening production chains and using local car products at the base of production.
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U. S
Northwest
Albert J. Rhodes
Seattle
Plans for a Hebrew state in Palestine debated at lodge
Dr Fen Mosaingohn spoke at the Masonic temple Tuesday night outlining a Hebrew state in Palestine as a solution to many problems. He argued it would address the Jewish question in central Europe and ease Palestine’s disposition after peace.
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Palestine
Fen Mosaingohn
Masonic Temple
Moesinesohn
Death mystery rocks Chicago liquor baron Hoffman
Chicago detectives arrive in Los Angeles to probe the death of Benjamin Hoffman a wealthy liquor dealer who died March 5 from cyanide poisoning and the disappearance of his wife leading to a high profile investigation with links to the city.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Benjamin Hoffman
Hoffman
Labor Candidate to Oppose Socialist in St Paul Mayor Race
St Paul on March 20 L C Hodgson labor candidate will be pitted against J F Emme socialist in the mayoralty election May 7 following yesterday's primaries.
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ST. Paul
L. C. Hodgson
J. F. Emme
Oriental ambassadors arrive in Manchuria Pekin
Chinese and Japanese ambassadors accompanied by an American diplomat have reached Manchuria from Petrograd under safe conduct of Russian guards, dispatches from Pekin report dated March 20.
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Pekin
Manchuria
Petrograd
Spring Millinery at Five Dollars
Shiny straws of the moment novelty coarse straw and silk and straw combinations are featured in this moderately priced assortment of trimmed hats. They attract with ribbon trimmings flower sprays and ornaments. Price five dollars. Basement Salesroom.
New Silk and Cloth Skirts at $8.50 Substantial Gingham Plaids Highlighted
The Basement Salesroom features a collection of Separate Skirts with gingham plaids and bold black plaids in kilted and plaited styles. Skirts shown Left to Right include a plaited serge skirt in pastel plaid with a narrow belt and buckle and a Sarah Silk Skirt in novelty plaid with pockets and ruffled flaps, each priced at $8.50.
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Sarah
Exceptional Low Prices on Stamped Articles Sale
Exceptionally low prices on stamped corset covers and other stamped goods offered in a fine selection. Stamped corset covers on cambric at 15 cents per piece, 10 cents each. women's sheer linen handkerchiefs stamped in patterns at 15 cents. infants' bibs of Turkish toweling stamped in patterns at 10 cents.
Little Girls Tub Dresses Price 59 Cents
Attractive low priced Play Dresses for ages 2 to 6 years in several styles. The right dress features plaid gingham with a gathered skirt and color trimming. The left Middy Dress uses white linen finish with pink or blue stripes and front lacing. Both priced at 59 cents.
Garden Lessons No. 18 Hoeing and thinning for a healthy garden
A reader asks when to start garden work. Start hoeing early and continue through thinning as seedlings reach two inches. Mark rows, use wood stakes, and remove surplus plants to ensure strong growth. Hoe to mulch soil and retain moisture after rain. Avoid hoeing when soil is wet and keep distance from stems.
Japanese Luncheon Cloths in Blue Bird Oriental Pattern
Basement Salesroom offers Japanese luncheon cloths at 45 cents each, size 36x36 inches, with napkins sold six for 25 cents. Styles include Blue Bird and Oriental prints on firm cotton, suitable for breakfast room and outings.
Women’s Union Suits in Fine Ribbed Weave
Three-piece union suits offered at the Basem ent Salesroom in knee length with low neck. sizes 36 38 40 42 44 priced 75 cents and 85 cents. Includes 75c and 85c lines for women’s underwear.
Georgette Crepe Returns to Fashion at $1.50 Yard
Basement Salesroom advertises sheer Georgette Crepe entering another season of popularity. It lists colors including old-rose, bottle-green, pearl-gray, black, Burgundy, purple, navy, sky-blue, white and Chartreuse, 40 inches wide, price $1.50 per yard.
Women’s Crepe Sacques with Satin Trim Styles
Ott on Crepes offers wom ens crepe sacques in dainty floral patterns with satin band trims, sailor collar, shirring at the waist rear and front ties. Available in gray light blue rose and pink at 65 cents.
Tool of wood pointed for scratching soil near plants
A simple implement described as a pointed wooden tool used to scratch the soil surface beside plants. It serves as a basic gardening aid, aiding soil texture checks and shallow disturbance for aeration.
Shipbuilding Program Hampered by Labor Action Claims
O A Tveitmoe secretary of the state building trades council told 300 delegates in Salia California that labor unions are hindering the shipbuilding program. He said the actions show the same spirit as profiteers, in a report read at the convention.
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Salia
Cal
O. A. Tveitmoe
State Building Trades Council
James Young Sues For Divorce From Clara Kimball Young
Los Angeles scene reports cinema director James Young filed for divorce from actress Clara Kimball Young on desertion grounds. He asserts estrangement stems from her need for flattery and success. Married in 1910 the couple separated in 1915.
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Los Angeles
James Young
Clara Kimball Young
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Kate Tarleton
Stella Hill
Jimmy Eriestol
Kate
Robert Manning
Stella
Alice Brady
the Strand
Texas
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BM Hart
Colonial Buls
Miriam Cooper
Bill
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Barbara Connolly
Garo Kino
Little Red
Coliseum
Thompson
Jlo.sipes
Dr. Sipes
Boston Dental Co
Second Avenue
Bon Marche
Hart
Colontay
Wm. Farnum
CALL
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WOODS
Guterson
Remardasa
Liewellyn
Co. Wisher
Kirst Wake
Durand
LABOR
Serge Taffeta
Floyd Rader County Agriculturist
Women’s Union
Georgette Crepe
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