Darrow Jury Bribery Trial See Cross Examination Continue
Clarence Darrow’s defense against jury bribery in the Los Angeles case dominated the day as cross-examinations focused on conversations between Darrow and John Harrington recorded by a mechanical device. The judge allowed questioning about the transcript excerpts and Darrow’s dealings with the Harrington witness, including promises of money and negotiations over prosecutions of Caplan and Schmidt.
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Darrow
John TR. Harrington
Oscar Lawler
Harrington
Hutton
Rogers
Dar. Tow
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Ford
Bowers
Sohn
T“Am
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Cout
Duro Coppa
Caplan
Schmidt
J.B. Menara
Dullams
City Commission Saved From Recall in Oakland
Oakland Aug 5 Mayor Frank Mott and Commissioners W J Bacchus and F C Turner survived recall by about two to one amid a campaign where socialist and Industrial Workers were labeled as the administration s fiercest rivals. About 3 000 ballots cast with 85 to 40 percent by women. 45 precincts of 169 unaccounted for. recall vote 6872 9. The administration claimed the opposition used the red flag accusation while Industrial Workers denied coordinated action.
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Oakland
Cal
Frank Mott
W. J. Bacchus
F.C. ‘Turner
Raising Fund to Protect Becker Police Defendant
A community fundraising effort is launched to support Becker, the accused policeman, amid scrutiny of the case. Organizers emphasize legal costs and public defender needs as supporters rally behind the officer.
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Becker
New York Police Honor System Under Scrutiny in Becker Case
A New York inquiry focuses on a rumored graft tied to Becker and the police gambling ring as District Attorney Whitman probes the so called system. Becker faces arraignment amid a crowded courtroom as detectives chase Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louis with aldermen authorizing a police probe and a $25,000 budget.
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Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Hear
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John W. Hart
Becker
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Gyp the Blood
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Rosenthal
Boston
West Forty
Second Street
Hott
Louis
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Board ‘of Aldermen
Curran
Gaynor
Fifteen European Governments to Send Military Displays
New York, Aug. 5. Fifteen European countries have promised to participate in the military and naval pageant of the Panama-Pacific exposition in 1913. Reuben B. Hale of San Francisco announced after returning from Europe where he headed a commission to enlist foreign government participation. The capitals of the fifteen nations were visited and Americans received personally by the heads of the governments.
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New York
Reuben B. Hale
San Francisco
Europe
Bold outlaw is caught by woman
William Sartelle alias William Morgan, leader of a Hole in the Walls gang, eluded pursuers for a week but was captured by Mrs Annie Decker in a Wyoming ranch. She disarmed, hog tied, and held the outlaw until Deputy Sheriff James Davis arrived. Sartelle is jailed at Dixon Wyoming.
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William Sartelle
William Morgan
James Davis
Carbon County
Wyo
Sartelle On
Dixon
Battle to reinstate two battleships in naval bill
Washington dispatch reports a heated House caucus over adding two battleships to the naval appropriation. Democrats vow vigorous action to lift the no battleship pledge, with Sulzer insisting members deserve release to vote their convictions. Speaker Clark and leaders face renewed pressure as a Senate compromise suggests one battleship.
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de Crats
Clark
Underwood
Burleson
Texas
Sulzer
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Hobson
Alabama
Carlin
Virginia
Poll
North Carolina
Sulze
Senate
Illegal deal proposed is rebel agent's charge
Washington reports Mexican revolutionary envoy Juan P Didapp claims Ambassador Manuel Calero agreed to sell the Chamizal zone to the United States for 1 million dollars. He calls the proposal unconstitutional and says he has word from Mexico City supporting the claim. Calero denies any sale was proposed.
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Unite States
Manuel Calero
Chamizal
el Paso
Juan P. Didapp
Calero
Burglar Guthrie Captivates Chicago With Art Theft
Chicago police probe Jacob F Guthrie a 26 year old burglar and forger whose loot included art treasures glassware jewelry and silver plate trunks of gems were opened at headquarters and more search is under way Guthrie a technical school graduate was found poorly dressed despite a 4816 000 bank balance authorities question if he is an educated fool or a clever criminal as he involves doctors and police in a widening mystery
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Chicago
Jacob F. Guthrie
Leslie W. Schwab
Chief Bull Moose Demands At Republican Convention
The speech by Colonel Roosevelt calls for the third part of his principles. He urges a loud sound board behind the speaker to carry his message to the far corners of the Coliseum. Delegates, including negro delegates, appear to assist in seating efforts as the colonel declines interference.
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Nik Vole
Cotonel Rossevelt
Biersa
Mississippi
Comal
Lonel Roosevelt
Sal
Missisippi
Florida
National Committee
Aly
Newham Held in Brother's Murder Case
William Newham, 31, brother of the slain Fancher, 24, was arrested by Sheriff Ingraham near Big Fork after a midnight shooting at a barnyard. He was arraigned before Justice Rogelis and remanded to await a Wednesday hearing. County surveyor H P Walters helped strengthen the evidence chain by ground measurements. A pair of trousers containing the late brother's watch found behind the Icehouse Inn is part of the case.
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Aallspell
AUK
William Newham
John Newham
Fancher
Big Fork
Newham
Ingraham
Charles D. Morton
Big Fotl
Ter
Icehouse Inn
Sheri Ingraham
Fewham
Ragnelis
Demands for One-Man Canal Head Return
Washington August 5. Demands for a one man government of the completed Panama canal and canal zone were discussed as the Interoceanic canals committee reported in favor of a three member canal commission. The Panama bill moved to final stages in the Senate with amendments possible. An attempt by Senator Bailey to set a final vote for Friday or Saturday failed.
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Canal Zone
Panama
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Canal Commission
Senate
Bailey
OROZCO STAYS IN JUAREZ
Juarez August 5 General Pascual Orozco delayed the evacuation of the city again today though residents expected 500 rebels to depart before night. Large stores remained closed and a vigilance guard stood ready to prevent looting if the rebels left. No reason was given for the delay.
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Juarez
Pascual Orozco
Lively platform row at Progressive Convention in Chicago
In Chicago Aug the platform committee of the Progressive convention clashed over the draft platform. Leaders sought a concise, energetic document aligning with Colonel Roosevelt’s speech while omitting some radical ideas and pressing for a clear currency and tariff stance.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Notice of His Own Funeral Sparks Outcry
Boneman Aug 5 Jacob Ullery of Norris telephoned Undertaker William Davis to learn the date of his own funeral only to learn it had been held in his absence A decomposition victim was found on the river last week and buried by the coroner A friend identified Ullery from clothing and pockets and the find reached him He objects to being buried without due notice Washington Aug 5 President Taft accepted the resignation of Federal Judge Hanford Seattle amid impeachment inquiries and bench conduct scrutiny
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Jacob Uilery
Norris
William Davis
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Maleon
Uallery
Ullery
Ulery
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Aug
Taft
Hanford
Seattle
Tende
Roosevelt Leads Progressive National Convention Outline
Chicago Aug 5 The first session of the national Progressive party convention opened in the Coliseum with enthusiastic, orderly proceedings. Senator Beveridge as temporary chairman delivered a long keynote, Roosevelt absent, while coalitions and female delegates drew cheers for suffrage. Adoption of platform and nominations planned for Wednesday as Roosevelt lines up support and addresses the crowd after motor rides and speeches.
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Dixon
Beveridge
Indiana
Wevern
Toonevelt
Tate
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