Gardner Back Gets Ten Thousand Dollar Bail In Fraud Case
The trial recounts Pearson being swindled by agent Hillman who sold him about one acre of land while he believed he bought 30 acres for two thousand one hundred dollars. Larson sought recovery after discovering the misrepresentation but Hillman refused to return the funds.
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English
S. EB. Rice
D. Hillman
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Larson
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Hillman Fe
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Hillman
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Lane
Man Kills Mrs Devine Then Confesses Motive in Notebook
In Mains Mich a Baker employed in an office killed Mrs Kath Devine and left a notebook listing a motive. The note cites an epilogue on The Rag and Hank of Hair as the cause, discovered in the suspect’s pocket.
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T, Mich
Kath- Devine
De Janon Heiress Becomes Millionaire Under Philadelphia Will
In Alphia on December 14 a will named Miss De Janon of Los Angeles as the beneficiary of a Philadelphia hotel heiress fortune. The document restricts the heir’s marriage and protects her from adverse suitors. The deceased, Frederick Cohen, once ran the hotel and left the wealth to the De Janon heiress.
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United Frees
Alphia
de Janon
Los Angeles
Philaelpha
Hulet
Frederick Cohen
Philadelphia
Weather Forecast Fragment Clears Inquisition Era History
Fragmentary weather note predicts fair to today with light south winds. The text oddly weaves a historical reference to a breakfast dish origin during the Spanish Inquisition, mentioning mush and milk and restrained victims, reflecting an OCR error.
115 Year Old Metowir Dies in Los Angeles Home
Metowir a Kowakapi tribe member aged 115 dies at his daughter Mrs. C A Pachito’s Los Angeles home. Burial will follow Catholic rites. Born 1795 on Mesa Grande reservation near San Diego.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Metowir
C. A. Pachito
Mesa Grande Reservation
San Diego
Contempt Case Against Star Editor Delayed Again
The contempt of court charge against The Star editor, tied to criticism of the court in the Stone Webster rape case, was postponed to Friday morning at 10. Deputy Prosecutor Caldwell requested the delay while engaged on another trial, and Judge Gillam ordered the delay with Caldwell to prosecute. A large crowd attended but was disappointed by the postponement.
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Caldwell
Star Editor
the Star
Btone- Webster
Gilllam
Were You Ever a Striker Question Asked of Citizenship Hopefuls
U. S Examiner Hazzard questioned citizenship applicants about prior strikes. All denied participation, except Otto W Kiova of Finland who slyly answered to questions on marriage children and politics and was admitted. Kiova believed Taft was president and thought Washington had 42 congressmen.
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U. S
Hazzard
Otto W. Kiova
Finland
Kiova
Washington
Taft
Girl's Case Is On Trial Over Baldwin Estate
In Los Angeles on December 14, Beatrice Anita Turnbull seeks a share of the Baldwin estate. Her mother, Mrs. Lillian Ashley Turnbull, is expected to be the first witness in the ongoing case.
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Los Angeles
Beatrice Anita Turnbull
Lucky) Baldwin
Lillian Ashley Turnbull
Webb Gets Stay of Execution in Mason County Murder Case
Jease P. Webb, sentenced to die for the June murder of Emil Johnson, has been granted a stay after his lawyers filed an appeal to the supreme court. The original hanging was set for December 15.
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Portland
Ope
Jease P. Webb
Emil Johnson
Supreme Court
Hattie LeBlanc Acquitted in Boston Area Murder Trial
Hattie LeBlanc, 17, was acquitted of the murder of Clarence Glover by a Cambridge jury after brief deliberation. Glover had accused LeBlanc in a dying statement. his wife testified for the prosecution. The courtroom erupted in cheers as the verdict was read.
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Cambridge
Mase
Dee
Hattie LeBlanc
Clarence Glover
Mise LeBlanc
Glover
Hattie
LeBlanc
Canada
Girl Sticks to Key in Spite of Fire Peril
Miss Anna Nimon, manager of a Postal Telegraph branch in Germantown and Chelten, refused to leave her key during a fire. She sent a final message before a policeman forced her to evacuate as flames and smoke filled the office. Nearby, firemen warned her of danger as water leaked through the floor.
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Philadelphia
Anna Nimon
Postal Telegraph
Germantown
Chelten A Vs
Marjorie Mahr Walks Again After Amputation Battles
The Star theatre audience witnessed Marjorie Mahr, a 28 year old performer who had both legs amputated, smile and sing. Despite doctors giving only a slim chance of recovery she returned to the stage within two months and inspired Portland with a $10,000 benefit.
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Star Theatre
Lfe
Marjorie Mahr
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Gardner Returns From Virginia as Forgery Case Unfolds
Joseph Gardner, former head of Consolidated Chicle Co., was brought back to Seattle from Virginia on $10,000 bail after two months of disappearance and four forgery charges. He says he will fight to clear his name with support from his wife and John W. Considine, who helped post bond and vows a square deal. Gardner seeks to rebuild his life in Seattle amid public sympathy and family pressure.
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Joseph Gardner
Consolidated Chicle Co
Seattle
Virginia
Stringer
Gardner
John W. Considine
Considine
Joe Gardner
Disaster at Green mine leaves many dead and trapped
United Press reports in Bluefields West Virginia that twenty two miners were killed and twenty three entombed after a massive explosion at the Green mine in Tacoma Virginia. Rescue parties were organized and rushing to the scene as officials sought confirmation of the death toll.
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United Press
Bluefields
W. Va
Green Mine
Tacoma
Possible Taft appointment for Chief Justice Rudkin
Washington May Name Rudkin story notes Chief Justice Rudkin of the state Supreme Court may be named by President Taft to a federal judgeship in Eastern Washington. Representative Poindexter publicly backs Spokane lawyer S. Moore for the post.
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Washington
Rudkin
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
Taft
Representative Poindexter
Moore
Spokane
Banquet Plans Stir Otis Night At Arctic Club
The Arctic Club banquet tonight features Gen. Harrison Gray Otis and draws media attention as labor hater. Club officials say it is a private member event, not an official club dinner, with businessmen renting dining space.
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Arctic Club
Harrison Gray Otis
Maurice D. Leehey
Otis
Girl Becomes Bride and Bridegroom in One Moment
In DuQuoin Illinois Miss Lilian M Sturm chose to take the name Bridegroom after marrying Roy E Bridegroom in a humorous license moment. County Clerk J G Taffee pressed for a proper name and was startled by the unusual request.
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Taffee
Bridegroom
Domestic Drummer Act I Scene and Act II Marriage Rupture
The text chronicles a melodrama starring Lee McClaren and Nettie McClaren. It shows an October 26 1907 church scene with Mendelssohn organ music, a wedding followed by confession of conflict, and a later scene in a King County divorce house where Mrs. McClaren says he never returned.
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Church
Mendelssohn
Lee McClaren
Nettie McClaren
Death Valley Below Sea Level And Tides Across Ports
The text lists facts about Death Valley 278 feet below sea level and tide levels reaching 17 feet at Lastport Maine and one foot at Galveston Texas. It notes annual counterfeit arrests around 400 and a claim about Sault Ste. Marie canal activity. It also mentions 8 764 saloons in Greater New York in 1909.
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Death Valley
Cal
Lastport
Galveston
Tex
Sault Ste. Marie
Greater New York
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