Johnson Drops Insanity Mask Amid Court Confession Drama
In a fraught courtroom scene the defendant Johnson, sentenced to death, appeals his sanity while recounting events up to the trial. He questions coherence and describes his arrest, Kentwell family ties, and alleged torture during interrogations as he seeks to cast doubt on culpability. The lengthy testimony ends with an unresolved confession and a page 5 continuation note.
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Johnson
Merry
Tie Lary
Mome
Kentwell
Vewan
Johnsen
Hy Sayine
Wharton
End of China Nippon Mary Boycott Report
Information from China indicates the Nippon Mary boycott in that country has ended. Commercial activity is increasing and prospects for improved U S China relations look satisfactory despite past tensions and calls for continued trade restrictions.
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China
Wairy
Hayeatt
Arya
Lemlers
Haycott
Butter Scarcity Breaks Local Market Route Disruption
The note reports severe butter shortages due to transportation gaps between Honelalu and Bian Prandern. Vendors warn stock will run dry in days, with little hope of meeting demand before Monday and long before the city can receive fresh supplies. Local dealers fear continued scarcity as production lags and shipments falter.
Indefinite Hold Up Of Big Boats
Verwala of the Toye isreen naretin ine Packie Mail tae and the Colonial & Oveldental tine haw ooawrd to pull from Ban Praneines for an indefinite period due to the earthquake. Shipping in the port is seriously hampered as cargo transportation between the port and the waleland slows. A cable gram to Hackfehl & Co. stated salting would be indefinitely postponed because of the quake. Nippon Maru left today with provisions, but Bay Francisce authorities will not permit departure without supplies. Care said the difficulty should straighten out soon, though a temporary hold is expected. Condolences go to Me Carr, and efforts are noted to arrange wall transport from Ban Wranelico. Continued on Page 2.
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Ban Praneines
Waleland
Hackfehl & Co
Itan
Francisce
Care
Matt Transportation
Ehyte
Carr
Bani Wranelico
Misapprehension About Wills Leads to Property Loss
The article explains that without a valid Will a married person with no children may leave only half their property to a spouse. It offers free guidance on proper legal steps to draw up a Will, stressing the importance of planning even when it seems unnecessary.
After Earthquake City Begins Slow Recovery
San Francisco reports a grim toll with over 1,000 dead and many collapsed buildings. Homes are destroyed, refugees crowd parks, and darkness and water shortages persist while relief, banking, and reconstruction efforts mobilize across Oakland and the western suburbs.
Chinese 10 Meet at Lith Lipet Theater Tonight
A Chinese 10 meet is set for this evening at 7 o clock in the Chinese theater on Lith Lipet to decide whether to send the Sean Dotomming 0 tie United EINE. Hel0n te OKC oe Hinman I in any Francis ty seliews. The meeting aims to determine if the money to be raised will be spent as directed.
Ventura fundraiser and health meeting details unclear
A garbled note describes a $25,000 Ventura event with about $2,000 expected tonight to aid sufferers in Bon Mane vier. It mentions a committee member, a joke told at work, Leyla, and a planned health hearing tomorrow, but the text is largely unreadable with many misprints and missing names or places.
Frisco Shipping News From Fraser Cables
Frisco shipping bulletin reports Alameda departing on time with May 4 arrival expected. Mongolia and other vessels listed at docks. Wires down hinder locate of Governor Carter. Frank Crawford in Oakland, Goodrich in charge. Supplies and men scarce. various ships loading or awaiting cargo at Seattle and Crockett refineries.
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Ban Francisco
San Francisco
Atkinson
Honolulu
Governor Carter
Frank Crawford
Frank Sheridan
The
Bulletin
Oakland
Goodrich
Customs House
Alameda
Mongolia
Albert
GG. Curtis
Nevadant
Seattle
Edward May
Andrew Welch
Marston
Crockett
Financial turmoil and delayed telegraph service report
A San Francisco cable office bulletin at 9 40 AM notes financial stagnation and halted business with delays expected. Messages to all points are accepted subject to delay and best efforts. plant director D Gaines promises effort without guarantees. Pacific mail docks undamaged but a cablegram reports the Pacific Mail office burned and Oakland being reached via underground lines until repairs.
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J. D. Gales
Focal Cable Office
Gaines
San Francisco
Oakland
Dd. Gaines
Gupt
Cables Await Owners Amid Intrigue At Cable Office
Unclear notice describes a cablegrame incident involving Wooly Shenaytet and Aleta awaiting owners. The televiewine reveal morning activity and the office search to locate either party. Anyone who recognizes the intruders or knows the persons for whom these callegrune are intended will confer a favor by reporting details.
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Aleta
Widespread Confusion Over Chinese Trade Dues and Losses
A garbled dispatch describes Chinese merchants and partners with references to awards and consuls. It mentions sums like 1000 and 1008, a misfortune affecting business, and inquiries about distribution by officials. The text remains unclear but centers on financial disputes and regulatory attention involving Chinese firms.
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Watiti
Honelalu
Bian Prandern
Rome
Made IN
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Makers 4
TEL
MAIN
the Kash Co., Ltd
Cor, Fort and Hotel Sts
Vrellet Funds
Henry Waterhouse Trust Go
M. Meinerny
R. He Trent
Promotion Committee
Hawaiian Hotel
J. Hopp & Co
Old Reliable Furniture
Young Building
Pell Eol Lille Tel
Cor. Fort and Merchant Srs
Telephone Exchange No
Hawaiian Trust Co
Fort Street
Bonolula
Golden Gate Park
U. S. Mint
Ghan
Market Street
Chinatown
Ineruahe
Ventura
L. B. Kerr & Co. Ltd
Alakea Street
Fraser Cables News of
Frisco Shipping
Fraser
Francinco
Ayed. & Co
Wtandeutt
Bank OF Californ
Pacific Mail
H. Hackfeld & Co
Pacific Mail Office
Oakia
Hong Quan
Bite Chung & Co
Manny
Bine
Mumen
Mone
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