Fugitive Witness Robert White Sought in New York
In Chicago on May 27 Associated Press reports States Attorney Crowe is pursuing fugitive witness Robert White in New York amid an inquiry into alleged jury fixing. The earlier arrest of James J. Kelly in Chicago heightened secrecy as Crowe probes connections with White, Kelly, and Byrne in the case surrounding William McClintock’s murder.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert ‘Etfhite
William D. Sher
William McClintock
New York
Crowe
James J. Kelly
Mrz. Crowe
Helly
White Johia
White
Arthur 5. Byrne
Shepherd
Conspiracy Keynote in Shepherd Murder Trial
This May 27 1925 Chicago Universal Service piece examines a conspiracy theory in the Shepherd murder case. It questions motives of Judge Olson and Reichman, notes Isabelle Pope’s love for Billy McClintock, and presents the defense and defense claims that the case hinges on alleged conspiracy rather than direct evidence.
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Winifred Black
Einiversal Service
Univerger Service
Chicago
Shepherd
Hinds
Olson
Reichman
Billy McClintock
Julie Shepherd
Nothring
Billy
Pope
Jeabelle
Ponr Bor
McClintock
Shepherds
Isabelle Pope
Shepards
Jngist
Stewart
The
Gorsin
Celestial Philosophy Shapes Goon Trial in San Antonio
In Ninety fourth District Court Fong Goon stands trial for murder as Chinese philosophers and elders are cited in testimony by Charlie Chow and others. The trial sparks a faction war in Chinatown with questions on will validity, conspiracy, and the influence of Pekin teachings on the case and public opinion.
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Ching
Fong Goon
San Antonio
Chinatown
Ninety-fourth District
Ng Ben
Canton
Hong Kong
Mathey
Charlie Chow
Charlie
Fong Geon
China
Chimestown
Jose
McClintock
Shepherd
Chicazo
de Medici
Chinese lawyer fate debated in court room turmoil
Testimony described threats and violence as Ben sought tribute from San Antonio Chinese merchants. Witnesses said Ben carried a gun and knife while vowing to kill Fong Goon, with others recounting extortion and ranger raid threats. Sheriff Stevens testified about a deputy commission later revoked amid the case.
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Ben
Louie On
Fong Goon
San Antonio
Jim ‘Stevens
Bea
Louis Schlesinger
FISHING RIVER KILLING FISH AND FISHERS IN RIVER
Damaged copy reports thousands of fish perishing in a river as people panic and leap from banks. A state official from Austin collected water samples for analysis to explain the disaster affecting the finny population.
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Austin
Pronunciation Tricks Highlight a Prosecutor's Effort
Assistant District Attorney Carl Wright Johnson struggles with Chinese names during the Font Goo case as he attempts to pronounce the defendant’s name. The humorous scene shows a grunt preceding the final solution, with variations like Ne Ben and Nig Ben discussed before the correct form is found. The episode captures a moment of linguistic misfire in court.
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Carl Wright Johnson
Dohntson
Ne Ben
N. G. Ben
Fong Goon on Trial as Gum Chewing Becomes Courtroom Symbol
In the Ninety-fourth district court Fong Goon a Chinese man stands trial for his life. The scene blends unreal atmosphere with real judicial proceedings as he chews gum steadily, watching every detail with unmoving eyes. He cannot understand the words yet reads faces and gestures to follow the case.
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Uussel
Ninety-fourth District Court
Fong Goon
Foom
Fang Goon
Fang’ Goon
Jay
China
Kong Goon
Must Pay Erts Continued From Page One
Fragmentary OCR cites a discussion on changing gender roles and domestic authority, noting the erosion of the old male supremacy in the home. The piece references modern American customs and moral notions, with an advertisement for Kemper's pure vermam ice at 1705 Broadway.
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America
Kemper
Broadway
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