Hewitt Sentenced to Life for Auburn Murder Case
A. Hewitt, convicted of murdering his four children and burning the Auburn home to cover the crime in January, was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary by Judge William Friday. Defense counsel Glasgow announced an appeal after motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment were denied. Hewitt remained calm and offered no further comment.
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A. Hewitt
Auburn
William Friday
Glasgow
Avaluat Hewitt
Way Hewitt
War Department selects lakeside camps for three army cantonments
The war department designates two lakeside sites near Washington for army cantonments to train select service troops. Linda Vista in California serves as the Western camp. Three new army medical corps divisions will train thousands of doctors at stations in Fort Riley, Port Oglethorpe, Fort Benjamin Harrison, and Leon Springs, with each camp housing 600 doctors to train 50,000 hospital workers.
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Washington
D.C
American Lake
War Department
Western Department
Linda Vista
Cal
Army Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Kan
Port Oglethorpe
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Leon Springs
Texas
Wilson seeks expert board for military exemption plan
President Wilson has asked top lawyers jurists and military advisers to craft exemptions rules for the draft. A presidential advisory board meets in Washington to define which industrial workers qualify and ensure equitable exemptions. Names of board members were not disclosed.
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Washington
Wilson
Seasion
Liberty Bond Drive Mobilizes Seattle July June Campaign
Four hundred insurance solicitors will canvass Seattle on June 5 to support the Liberty Loan bonds as part of a national campaign. An opening rally and concert are planned for June 4 at the Arena with 10 000 expected attendees. Boy Scouts offer 800 volunteers to aid on June 2 and upcoming Saturdays. The Liberty Loan headquarters opens at Second Avenue and Marion.
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Seattle
Liberty Loan Bende
America
Arena
Rey Carter Helm Jones
Boy Scouts
Clearing House Committee
Wilson
Piper
M. Gottstein
Central Council of Patriotic Service
Liberty Loan Committees
Liberty Loan Bond
Second Ave
Marion
Liberty
Star
Powhattan
Fourth Avenue
Pike Street
Colonial Theatre
Il-la-hee
Drexels Divorced in Adultery and Desertion Decree
London court grants Mrs Margherita Armstrong Drexel a divorce from A J Drexel on grounds of adultery and desertion after a stormy marriage terminated today in the divorce court.
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London
A. J. Drexels
Margherita Armstrong Drexel
Italians Toast U. S
Rome pledges enthusiasm for America with cocktails and cinema. Romans toast Uncle Sam and attend films titled The Invasion of the United States Civilization and The Mysteries of New York, a series of melodramas showing American themes.
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Rome
Italy
Uncle Sam
Manhattan
United States
New York
Pershing Urges Awakening To War Costs
May 25 Washington Maj. Gen. Pershing told a Red Cross gathering that America must quickly grasp the war’s cost and bear the burden. He warned France to expect heavy drain and urged the United States to rehabilitate France and support orphans and widows as it fills the casualties left among the allies.
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Washington
Wilson
Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Society
Pershing
America
France
Liberty Bond pride soars over homes with soldiers
The Star Spangled Banner is shown to fly more prominently over households that provide a soldier, or purchase Liberty Bonds, signaling wartime patriotism and support.
The Teeth That Save Your Joints and Digestion
A medical advertisement argues that tooth decay causes systemic poisons harming digestion and joints. It claims decayed teeth trigger rheumatism and spinal problems, promotes visiting a dentist, and promises high trained dentists, state board certificates, materials, low prices, an ironclad guarantee, and immediate examinations with a prompt appointment suggested for tomorrow.
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ACR
Wei
Pyou
Beattie He
Liberal Credit Service
Ako Es
Seattle Star
Standard Furniture CO
L. Schoen
Batu Credit
Seattle Ball Park
East Jefferson Shipbuilders
Hewitt
Drexels
U. S
Laird, Schober & Co
J. & T. Cousins Co
Queen
House of Service
Burke
BIO
Hygiente
Federation
Pacific Coast
of Sterling Dentists
United Wreckage Syndicate
Feathersworth
Claesa
Ide
Cluett
Hoe
Padres
Howe
United
L. R. Clark
Regal Dental Offices
Corner Third and Union
Third Avenue
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