McManigal Wife Refuses Testimony Amid Contempt Threats
Los Angeles June 26 Mrs Ortie McManigal wife of dynamiter of the Times building faces contempt charges as District Attorney Veitch demands she testify before the grand jury. Darrow defends her saying she is being hounded and may be jailed if she persists in refusing to appear. A dramatic scene occurred as McManigal accompanied by detectives tried to influence her, she swooned, and Darrow denounced police pressure while asserting no immunity was promised.
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Los Angeles
Darrow
District Attorney's Office
McNamara Brochtra
Ciue
Veiteh
Arthur Velteh
Ortie E. McManigal
Grand Jury
Joseph Scott
Clarence 8. Darrow
McNamara Brothers
McManign
McManigal
McManilea
Hheen
Seattle
Murphy
Wappenstein
Bor
Gideon Tupper
Col
Gerwhl
Parks and Midway
H. H. Simmons
C. Smith
Christensen
Oliver Campbell
Ow Akerson
A. F. Peterson
Albert Saylor
Prosecution pressure in Burns case linked to witness
A fragment recalls a woman being taken into a room with her husband who urged her to cooperate with the prosecution. Burns’ detectives allegedly arranged the meeting and promised favorable treatment. The narrative continues with Malcolm Afe-Laren, a Burns lieutenant, aiding the pressure on the woman.
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Riod
Burns
Tim
Malcolm Afe- Laren
Burns’ Leutenants
Ida Myer Weds J Cleveland Baker in New York City
Miss Ida Myer of North Yakima wed J Cleveland Baker in New York City after a yearlong correspondence courtship. Friends in North Yakima received word of the marriage last Saturday, noting the couple planned to marry on June 17.
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North Yakima
Wash
Ida Myer
Andrew Myer
New York City
J. Cleveland Baker
Tragic Death by Throat Slashing in Yakima River Bank
In North Yakima on June 25 a man named Frank O'Donnell, a transient laborer, was found dead on the Yakima river bank near the Sunnyside canal intake at 6:30 p m. His throat bore a deep cut ear to ear, though a keen-edged razor was found among his belongings. Indications suggested suicide, with evidence pointing to self-inflicted harm using a pocket knife.
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North
Yakima
Frank O'Donnell
Sunnyside Canal
Sureldle
Centenary Thackeray celebration at Charterhouse tonight
Centenary of Willam Makepeace Thackeray to be marked by Tit march club at the Charterhouse tonight though the actual birthday is July 18 1444. The dinner will be attended by the Lord Chief Justice representing the Charterhouse governors, Sir Algernon West, Anthony Hope Hawken and other noted writers.
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Thackery
London
Willam Makepeace Thackeray
Titmarch Club
Charterhouse
Big Melons Cut, New York Rail Disbursements Estimated
The disbursements of Gividenda and Interest for the quarter year ending last Friday commenced today to various railroads and industrial corporations. It is estimated the total will amount to $230,000,000.
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New York
SPARE THE BIRDS: FINLEY SAYS BALANCE OF NATURE
W. L. Finley state game warden spoke on Habits and Life of Birds to a small audience. He argued birds help balance nature and protect crops, noting both destructive and constructive roles and praising farmers for valuing birds’ benefits.
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W. L. Finley
Finley
Harney
Kilmath Lake
Dhinek
Company L. Impresses at Inspection and Election Talk
The semi annual inspection of company TL led by Captain M S Kern showed the unit well trained and equipped. A post inspection meeting followed with business leaders present as speakers praised the company and decorations earned on the rifle range. Captain Murphy attracted support for command but declined the offer. Attorney Joseph Skrable is favored by many to become captain if selected.
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Company TL
M. S. Kern
Fins
Commercial Club Committee
George Hartman, Jr
C. A. Murphy
Salem
Dan P. Smythe
Leon Cohen
Joseph Skrabel
BE. B. Aldrich
Captain Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Skrable
Joseph Skrable
Famous water case to be appealed to Supreme Court
The long running Litt le Walla Walla river dispute involving Tum a Lum and other defendants will go to the Supreme Court after a late appeal deadline. The Little Walla Walla Villa Irrigation Union seeks to overturn Judge H W Bean’s Benn adjudication amid continued delays and added costs.
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Little Walla Walla River
Supreme Court
Peace Arbitration Treaty Seen Settled After White House Meeting
Washington reports that a peace arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain was considered settled after a White House conference between Ambassador Bryce and Secretary Knox. A tentative draft was disclosed with only minor modifications offered by Bryce.
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Washington
Nelally
White House
United Stata
Great Britain
Bryce
Knox
AL V. Knox
Pryce
Sixty Thousand Troops Depart London After Coronation
London reports sixty thousand troops evacuated the city after coronation festivities. All infantry departed, some cavalry remain. Troops will be drafted from the garrison for the visit of King George and Queen Mary to London tomorrow as normal life resumes and crowds disperse.
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London
King George
Queen Mary
Biggest Baby Boy In The World Weighs 122 Pounds
Mount Airy Ga June 24 James Adolph Cody aged 2 weighs 122 pounds and grows daily health declared. He is reported to sleep well and eat like a grown man with measurements including 30 inch height, neck 14 inches, bust 93 inches, waist 26 inches, arm length 12 inches, and other body dimensions.
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Mount Airy
James Adolph Cody
James
Eiby
Seamen Strike Ties Up Shipping Worldwide
London says seamen strike worsens with 4000 longshoremen at Liverpool unions for White Star Cunard and others halting operations. Glasgow docks report dangerous rioting and widespread port closures. Hull docks also walk out, crippling fish and provision trade along the east coast of England.
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London
Liverpool
White Star
Cunar
Bierman
Dominion
Pacifle Wnet
Ehipphye
Glasgow
Hull
England
Seattle Ex-Chief On Trial For Graft In Bribe Case
Seattle ex-chief Wappenstein faces a second trial on bribery charges after a mistrial. Prosecutor Murphy opened during voir dire and jurors were sworn. the panel includes workers and tradesmen such as a pipe fitter and a groceryman.
Smuggling Ring Valued At Millions Revealed In New York
June 28 report from customs officials states fifteen million dollars worth of duties were evaded in New York over six years prior to the Lovet administration as part of a smuggling plot. The investigation emerged from cases involving Nathan Allen and John Alling, both millionaires, charged with failing to declare $300,000.
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New York
Nathan Allen
John Alling
Alaska Faces Smallpox Threat After Dawson Area Spread
Washington reports Governor Clark of Alaska requests federal aid to halt smallpox spread. Quarantines set at Eagle City and Skneway to stop Dawson City outbreak from crossing the border. the danger cited as miners returning to Alaska from the Dawson district at a rate of about 100.
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Washington
Alaska
Clark
Northern Territory
Eagle City
Skneway
Dawson City
Dawson District
Congressman's Secretary Offered a Bride
Washington June 28 The secretary to Representative Robert Diefenderfer of Pennsylvania Lillian Dorworth says an unknown party attempted to bribe her to surrender documents tied to the government shoe contract scandal. Diefenderfer promises sensational evidence supporting claims of favoritism in shoe contract awards to a favored run.
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Washington
Mise
Lillian Dorworth
Robert Diewenderfer
Pennsylvania
House
War Department
Diefenderfer
Steam schooner Sietnal in imminent wreck off San Francisco
A $40,000 steam schooner named Sietnal ran aground near Golien Gate after a high pressure valve stem blew. Rescue lamps from Fort Miley aided Captain Herbert Napson and his seven crew members as the vessel, tasked with hauling garbage from Oakland to the sea, was set to be wrecked.
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San
Francisco
Kottee
Golien Gate
Sietnal
Fort Miley
Herbert Napson
Prin
Oakland
Oak- Innil
King Alfonso's condition deemed more serious in Madrid dispatch
London Times correspondent reports King Alfonso in grave condition after say another skull operation to remove diseased bone is urgent. He warns the operation may have grave results and expresses general fear of a fatal outcome.
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London
Madrid
London Times
Alfonso
Girl leaps to death from seventh floor in San Francisco hotel
A young woman registered as Biss F. Cushing, recently arrived from Honolulu on the Sierra, leaped from the seventh story of the Hotel Pasley in San Francisco and died instantly. She left a note asking officers to notify Charles Cushing of her act.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pasley
Honolulu
Sierra
Biss F. Cushing
Charles Cushing
Convict Prefers Prison Life in Texas Penitentiary
Houston June 248 one inmate at the Texas penitentiary wants to stay behind bars. He urged the pardon board to ignore efforts for his release noting he is well placed in prison and even attends church. He claimed a distant relative seeks his freedom but dismissed such appeals as unneeded.
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Houston
Texis
Texas
Board of Pardon Alvisors
Mucn
PLAN DEFENSE FOR ACCUSED MURDERERS IN OROVILLE
Plans for the defense of Mrs Emma Rumball and her brother Archie Lewis, held for the alleged hanging of Helen Rumball, age 14, and the accused woman's step-daughter, began today in Oroville California. The woman has recovered and wants the trial to start. She says the girl hanged herself after punishment for a trivial offense. Officials say she and Lewis beat the child and then tied her to a post in an attic where she died.
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Oroville
Calif
Mite
Emma Rumball
Archie Lewis
Helen Rumball
Lew
Reichman Convicted Of Fraudulent Banking Report
New York June 28 Joseph Reichman former president of the Carnegie Trust Company was today convicted of making a fake report to the state banking department. Reichman will be sentenced later.
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New York
Joseph Reichman
Carnegie Trust Company
Tolay
State
Reichman
Habeas denial for Morse entitles appeal in bank wrecking case
The habeas corpus petition for Charles Morse, the ice king banker, imprisoned in Atlanta for bank wrecking, was denied by United States Circuit Court Judge Newman. Morse's attorneys have filed a notice of appeal.
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Morse Petithon
Atlanta
Charles Morse
Ice King
United States Circuit Court
Newman
Morse
Special Trains for Round-Up Across Region
Special trains will run from Walla Walla to Pendleton twice daily during the Round-up, with an extra service from Dayton and Huntington. West end trains operate daily, and special rates apply from The Dalles to Huntington for the three show days, with one day rates from other points outside the district except Portland, where rates cover two days. Transport officials including J M Scott and Jack ONeill attended the meeting with Round-up directors and retired men.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Dayton
Huntington
Dalles
Portland
J. M Scott
Jack O'Neill
Robert Burs
Walla Walle
Two Americans Among Murders Reported in Lower California
San Diego dated June 28 reports two more American deaths in Lower California. Victims unnamed, killed at Alamo after four others were slain earlier. Steamer San Diego carried news from Ensenia. armed or protest risks feared. Goods and stores of John G. Cirrot and Patrick Brennan burned. foreigners’ property destroyed.
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San Diego
Col
California
Ensenia
Alimo
Tacheneness
AL Atamo
John G. Cirrot
Patrick Brennan
Trial in Chicago court on alleged revelations and coercion
Evelyn Arthur Lee testified denying relations with Bridges and Rees girls. After his exit, Mrs Bridges assaulted reporter Charles Cotthart amid claims of hidden confessions by Lee, Bridges, and Mona Rees. Attorneys battled to bar such testimony as police Captain Banner and reporters testified behind jurors.
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Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Ullelt
Bridges
Rees
Charles Cotthart
See
Lee
Danner
Bridges Girl
Mona Rees
Banner
Mildred
Joseph Smith
Smith
Burnham
Miss Rees
Treasure ship Eureka docks with empty money boxes
Los Angeles dated June 28 reports Captain Burtis stating the treasure ship Eureka found treasure but cash boxes are empty. Earlier rumors claimed $16,000,000 was recovered off the Honduran coast and buried by pirates.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Eureka
San Pedro
Burtis
American recounts abuse of Mexicans in Lower California
San Diego report details August Grate of Oxnard describing atrocities against Americans in Lower California. He said Mexican troops and bands attacked settlers, including Dr. Foster, amid a drunken outbreak before an incident that drew U.S. attention. Grate conveyed his account to Secretary of State Knox via district attorney Utley.
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San Diego
Cal
Oxnard
Alamo
California
Dr. Foster
Knox
Portland party plans special train for Roundup visit
Jackson and Harry Corbett of Portland plan a special train to arrive Thursday morning for the Roundup show. They may bring the Portland Hunt Club, riders and horses expected in the frontier parade. A second Portland Commercial Club train is slated for Friday night for Saturday's performance.
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Cas
Jackson
Harry L. Corbett
Portland
John M. Scott
OQ W. RL & N
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Corbett
Mr. Scott
Jackson-Corbett
Portland Commercial Club
Saturnas
C. Chapman
Portland Club
Portland Commercial
Hunt Club
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Brier
Company L
Serable
East End
United Statics
TDS
Actied
Secretairy Knox
Uule
Palole
Bheather
Tieichman
Harry Corbett
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