Girl grilled by prosecutor in crime trial
The article recounts a crime trial where the defendant, Miss Lusk, sought to justify actions as attempts to restore her reputation after a planned death by her own hand. Prosecutor Corrigan introduces letters and questions about withholding affairs with Dr Roberta and the motive behind maintaining reputations.
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Roberts
Dr. Roberta
Roberta
Mrs. Roberts
Corrigan
Miss Lusk
Which Lips Were First to Kiss In Trial
In Waukesha Wisconsin the trial centers on who kissed first between Grace Zusk and Dr. George Roberts amid allegations of a killing. The doctor cannot recall the moment and Miss Zusk’s testimony is awaited as the case unfolds with hotel trips noted.
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Grace Zusk
Waukesha
Wis
George
Roberts
Miss Lusk
Galli-Curci Delights Seattle Crowd In First Appearance
Metropolitan Theatre crowd packs the venue for Ametita Galli-Curel in Seattle her first appearance. The diva receives thunderous encores after "Caro lie Ben" and "Barbiere di Sivilla" and performs with flute accompaniments. The evening closes with "Home Sweet Home" as the audience donates 2870 dollars to the Red Cross.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Ametita Galli-Curel
Seattle
Carolie Ben
Galli-Curel
Meyerbeer
Dinorah
Manel Perenguer
Chaminade
Presbyterian Assemblymen Vote Support of War
The Presbyterian general assembly in Columbus pledges the church to an ever increasing effort in the war until a decisive victory is secured defying calls for premature peace.
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Columbus
Presbyterian General Assembly
Zinc price fixes set for zinc paint and sheet zinc in Illinois
Washington reports the War Industries Board fixed maximum zinc prices at 12 cents a pound for Grade A zinc paint and 15 cents a pound f o b the East St. Louis plant for sheet zinc, effective until September 1. Phonographs will aid FD Dalby and crew in luring hair seals, with plans for a large audience of music loving animals before a future massacre.
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Washington
East St. Louis
War Industries Board
Fd Dalby
Theatres Next Week Showcases Across Vaudeville and Drama
The Moore hosts Orpheum vaudeville with Flora Parker Carter De Haven and Ruth Budd plus and Jace Henry and cartoonist Paul Fung. Wilkes present The Claim with Grace Huff and Ivan Miller. Pantages features The Unwelcome Visitor with Herbert Lloyd and The Son of Democracy installments. Palace Hip headlines Grandpa with Francia Owen and Leon Domque.
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Flora Parker
Moore
Miss Cecil
Palace Hip
Jace Henry
Pantages
Monte Carter
Oak
Moore Carter de Haven
Orpheum
Glen Andres and Company
Ruth Budd
Paul Fung
Seattle
Norton
Melnette
Mack
Williams
Valyda
Wilkes Players
Wilkes
Florence Roberta
New York
Grace Huff
Ivan Miller
Peter Taylor
Jungle Sons
Herbert Lloyd
Lloyd
Fannie Simpson
Bart Dean
Sol Kerns
Gibson Girls
Walsh and Bentley
Lincoln
Francia Owen and Company
Leon Domque
Famous Boy Choir to Sing Here for War Orphans
The Paulist Choristers of Chicago, 110 voices, will perform two concerts at the Arena on June 4 and 5 under Bishop Edward J. O'Dea. Proceeds go to aid war ravaged villages in Northern France and Belgium and orphans. Tickets at Sherman Clay's and Hyde's. Sr. M. Dunford will solo Vaudeville numbers.
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Edward J. O'Dea
Blshop
Seattle
Paulist
Chicago
America
Arena
France
Belgium
Sherman Clay
Hyde's
Pike St
M. Dunford
Lufberry Wrote His Life History in Lorraine
Raoul Lufberry left his life story two thirds written in French while with the American Army in Lorraine. Capt. David Peterson translated it into English. Comrades say the memoir is thrilling and may stir up America, with Peterson urged to finish it promptly for its vital impact.
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Lorraine
Raoul Lufberry
Lufberry
David Peterson
Peterson
America
Davis Wife Seeks Arrest Warrant Over Desertion
Thursday night George Davis, secretary of the Newsboys' union, was reported missing to police. Friday morning Mrs. Davis swore out a warrant for his arrest charging him with deserting their four children and herself.
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George
Letters to Cynthia Grey Offer Advice on Marital Boundaries
A 17 year old wife seeks guidance about a persistent suitor and trust in her husband. Advice urges directness with the admirer, continue polite contact with the wife, and maintain faith in her spouse. Other letters discuss adoption, a sailor hat ban, and a mother seeking her daughter after twenty years.
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Mies Grey
Sam
Mises Grey
Lillian
Confessions of a Wife excerpt on chivalry and marriage
Donna rails against chivalry and innocence as fetishes that burden women. A husband narrator recalls joint decisions on stock shares and gifts, noting Margie’s courage and partnership in business and marriage. The passage ends mid thought.
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Donna
Coe Hess
Kitty Malram
Margie
Old Jim
Tie
Antly
Mr. Selwin
Chaerin
Unclear Fragment Prompts Reflection on Wives and Husbands
A terse line contemplates shared uncertainty in marriage, hinting at a continuing discussion between a man and wife about their relationship and future. The fragment hints at ongoing dialogue and evolving sentiments.
Sinn Feiners Await Government Move In Dublin
Sinn Fein leaders and nationalists fear the government will delay action and announce a rule next. Many young Irishmen seek army entry while tonalists advise against rash steps. The government rounds up last plotters, arresting about a dozen in a night deportation.
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Dublin
Sinn
Sinn Fein
Thrift Stamp Message Warns Against Hun Threat
A wartime pamphlet strains against enemy propaganda urging thrift stamps as a defense, noting the phrase Any will keep the Hun away as a call to solidarity and purchase of defense savings stamps.
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