Felker Tells Story of Killing Cunningham at Trial
Lewellyn L. Felker testified about killing his brother in law John V. Cunningham to protect his sister. He claimed he fired to prevent further harm after Cunningham drew a dirk near his wife, saying he did not intend to kill. The defense explored handwriting and scene details while witnesses described the room and actions following the shooting.
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Lewellyn L
Felker
John V. Cunningham
Cunningham
Felker Defense Portrays Self as Protective Witness
The trial resumed with deposition read from Mrs Josie Martin of Dallas and Lewellyn L. Felker testifying about the December 14 shooting. Felker, 23, described meeting Cunningham at the Cash lodging house and firing at him during a confrontation involving a knife and his sister Sadie. he said he aimed to hit Cunningham’s arm to protect his sister, not to kill.
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Mrs. Cunningham
Cunningham
Felker
Josie Martin
Dallas
Texas
Cotter
Butte
Martin
Park
Lewellyn L. Felker
Navy
Monterey
Tacoma
Gaid
Cash Lodging
U. &. S. Hartford
Mare Tetland
Pigbutte
Sadi
Peilker
Eddie
Pine
Don
McKinstry
Sadie
Mr. Cotter
Aew
Cash
Breen
California
Ben Parkinson
Mr. Breen
School Board to Build Blacktail District Schoolhouse
The school board met last night transacting routine business including approving 525.07 in bills and a 1035.00 February janitors payroll. A new schoolhouse will be built in the Blacktail district funded by a 919,632.20 apportionment from the state based on a 10,612 census. land donation expected for the site. The board plans steps for a trustee election on April 6 and a supreme court hearing next Saturday on the $50 bond matter.
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Blacktail
Mary Mullins
C. H. Lane
Lane
Supreme Court
Mueller
Anthony versus Daly case ends in five dollar verdict
Yesterday in Judge Arnold s court the Anthony v Daly case was heard over several hours with heated exchanges. The jury or judge awarded Anthony $5 for the loss of a cane. Anthony claimed the cane was worth more and sued for $20 as wages for nursing Daly. Daly argued Anthony cost more than his worth and cited an incident involving wine.
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Anthony
Daly
Arnold
Wald
Enlistments Rise as Army Recruiting Surges
Washington marching orders report a 19 percent rise in regular army enlistments since recruiting began in February. Officials expect no shortage of men to reach proportional forces before volunteer regiments muster out. Adjutant General Corbin receives daily recruiter reports nationwide. End of week Feb 18 saw 386 recruits. week ended March 8 yielded 786 recruits.
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Washington
Corbin
McCormick Support Wins City Labor Ward Primaries
Labor party primaries across all wards generated 688 total votes with McCormick supporters strong in the Second Fifth and Sixth wards. The convention leader expected to secure the mayoralty nomination as opposition was limited and other offices drew little interest.
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Labor Party
City Central Committee
J. Wettengill
Mike McCormick
McCormick
Charles McGravey
Jerome Head
Larry Duggan
William Murray
Frank Blodgett
Mike Shea
Paddy Gallagher
Hugh McBride
William Meade
Dan McBride
William Brennan
Pat Mulcahy
T. M. Parker
A. F. Reneck
Ed Rasch
A. Cottrell
R. R. Wil- Hama
Db. McLaughlin
James Ennis
Dan Flynn
John Green
Nels Peterson
Centerville Husband Smashed Clock Then Attacked Wife
In Centerville Monday Mr Frank Leonard allegedly smashed a clock and assaulted his wife causing visible injuries. A warrant issued for his arrest was served but he remained at large, with his wife hopeful he would evade the law as police searched the area around their home.
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Frank Leonard
Centerville
Leonard
Arrests Over Suspect Suit Linked Theft Probe at Mast Park
Augustus Osborn and James Cowan were arrested while trying to sell a new suit to a second-hand dealer on Mast Park street. Police hold them and the suit at headquarters awaiting a claimant. John Niermy tried to slash E. C. Vigeon at Gaylord and Galena. he is jailed on an assault charge. The funeral for May Murphy, 10 months, will be held today at 2 PM from 131 West Boardman Street.
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Augustus Osborn
James Cowan
Mast Park Street
John Niermy
E. C. Vigeon
Gaylord
Galena
Niermy
May Murphy
West Boardman Street
THE COLVILLE CASE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
In London the Commons debated Major General Colville's retirement from South Africa amid claims of inefficiency. Colville’s supporters said he was never properly heard by a tribunal, while Churchill and critics argued he was treated rightly. The motion for inquiry was rejected 262 to 148.
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London
House of Commons
Charles Mackinnon Douglass
Colville
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Lamas Post
Balfour
Iteet
Douglass
Lincoln Vote Totals in U S Senator Ballot
Lincoln Neb March 12 The following was the vote today on United States senator Allen fusionist 49 Ww H Thompson fusionist 49 WD Le Thompson 4 Crounse 10 Currie 13 Meiklejohn 2% Hinshaw 20 Rose water 13 scattering 10
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Lincoln
Neb
United States
Allen
Ww. H. Thompson
WD. le Thompson
Crounse
Currie
Meiklejohn
Hinshaw
Rosewater
Scattering
Kingston Extends Ratification Time for Reciprocity Pact
Kingston Jamaica March 12 The Jamaican government has empowered the British ambassador at Washington to enter into an agreement with the American government to extend by one year the time for the ratification of the reciprocity convention.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Washington
Novelty Collar Styles and Prices From The Trade Sale
Nobby neck wear includes white mull ties with Wallace on sale at 35c each. Stock collars in plaited satin in ecru blue cardinal black and white at 25c. Black taffeta silk and satin collars trimmed with gold nail heads $1.50 each. Black chiffon ruchings 4 to 5 inches wide priced 75c 1.00 and 1.25. Swiss collars and bows in white with pink cardinal blue heliotrope trimmed with gold nail head buttons 50c. Feather stitch washable collars white only tipped with gold $1.50. An ideal style cool and nice.
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Wallace
Finest Wines and Liquors Weekly Special Prices
The Finest Wines and Liquors highlights weekly specials from Ome's Grocery Department. Featured items include G. H. Mumm & Co Extra Dry champagne at $1.50 pints and $2.75 quarts, Alto Douro Port at $5.00 per gallon, Taragonia Port at $3.50 per gallon, rich California Ports at $1.50 $1.00 per gallon, and fine imported sherry from $5.00 and $3.00 per gallon. Also listed are Yellowstone Whiskey bottled in bond at $1.50 per quart, other ryes from $3.00 to $6.00 per gallon, Usher's Special Reserve and Gold Cap Scotch, Burke's Three-Star Irish whiskey, De Kuyper's Geneva Gin, Bass Ale at $1.75 per dozen, and M. B. & R. creme de menthe at $1.50 per bottle. Prices not guaranteed all week.
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G. H. Mumm & CO
Alto Douro
Taragonia
California
Yellowstone
Bond
Usher
Burke
DE Kuypers
Geneva
Interesting Items in Groceries
Wing promotes a grocery store with low prices and prompt service. Offers include three cans sliced pineapple for 0c, Savonial soap four for 3c, navel oranges at 2.25 a box, mince meat jars 1.25, imported figs one pound for 1c, Bell Brand matches one per customer for 1c, Catsup 25c quart, and starchs six for 15c.
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Savonia
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Li Felker
Preen
WVOHN
West Broadway
Higgins
Anderson
Deer Lodge
Clancy
Mark Anthony
Ifis
Reecruits
McCormick Element
Police
Rord Roberts
Nebraska
Menmessys
Aly
Hennessy
Montana
Hennessy’s
Nation Department
Ome
India
EARCH
Price Shepard
KNO
New York
Knox
Banister
Sennessys
Butterick
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