Sheriff closes in on suspects in Fresno double murder
Fresno July 11 Sheriff Jones pieced clues toward arresting the murderer of Miss Pauline Grass and Ansx Winter of Sanger found an unexploded revolver shell in Winter s car tied to a stolen gun. A gearchlight matched to a boy acquaintance and a girl sighting a gun gave leads. Time of the double killing is set between 10 30 and 11 p m Sunday night.
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Six Die In Missouri Pacific Train Crash
Six bodies recovered after a Missouri Pacific passenger train crashed into a freight at Swope Park in Kansas City Missouri. Officials cite crew misreading orders as the probable cause amid reports baggage cars carried gold consignments.
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Irish Insurgents Defeated in Clash
Free state troops win today in clashes with insurgents across Ireland. In Galway one rebel was killed and 12 captured, while two Free State soldiers died and several were wounded. Michael Collins named commander in chief as the supreme war council forms with Mulcahy and General O Duffy.
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Conservatives Win at Labor Meeting
Conservatives and radicals clashed on the floor of the State Federation of Labor convention in Bremerton. Conservatives won after rule disputes over political policy and calls to back Poindexter or a labor candidate.
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Stevedoring Firms Accused Of Double Dealing and Whisky Running
J M Wilson president of the Pacific coast division of the International Longshoremen's Union outlined a state campaign alleging foul play by Seattle and Everett stevedoring firms. He charged Chinese sailors forced to work as longshoremen at Anacortes, brutal treatment, drunkenness, and police protection for gangsters hired by firms. A hearing on a recent injunction at Anacortes is set for July 10 as the union seeks probes by the State Federation of Labor.
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Clash at City Hall in Legate Murder Case
Mayor Brown demands police pursue Patrolman Charles Legate’s killer after the grand jury declares murder. Captain Tennant refutes murder evidence claiming no proof exists, while Deputy Prosecutor Patterson warns of a showdown between city leadership and police authorities at city hall.
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Indicted Men Seek Speedy Trial After Grand Jury
Ten county officials and business leaders face arraignment next Tuesday on grand jury indictments. Walter S. Fulton for the three county commissioners says no delays will be used by defense. Other defendants’ counsel reportedly share the stance. Rumors about jurors’ tax payment are denied by those who could benefit from jury disqualification.
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Shopmen threaten more rail disruptions until wage talks end
Chicago July 13. President Harding was warned by chiefs of striking shop crafts unions that interruptions and interference with railroad transportation will continue and increase until an agreement ending the walkout is reached. The telegram to the president urged a settlement for a just and reasonable wage, as railroad board members persist in mediation. Municipal lifeguard William Heinman rescues 11 from drowning in eight hours.
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OBrien Family Ties Scrutinized In County Road Funds
A detailed examination alleges extensive payments to Morgan O'Brien relatives and allies from county road funds in 1921. It cites W W O'Brien M W O'Brien and others plus Cummings and Anderson offshoots, totaling about 20628 dollars and alleging straw wives and fictitious names. The critique extends to Vashon and McKinley districts as evidence of widespread corruption, with residents voting against Smith.
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Rioters Attack Western Pacific Shops in Oroville
Workers prepared for renewed security as rioters retreat after assault on the Western Pacific shops. One man, Wilkinson, was hospitalized as guards increased with shotguns on hand. Officials said the mob came from Sacramento and involved nonlocal attackers, not Oroville strikers.
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Eight Children Killed at Play in Watertown
Eight children died when a young girl struck an old artillery shell, causing it to explode while playing near Pine Plains river in Watertown New York. Officials searched the area for additional unexploded ordnance and warned residents of similar danger.
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Draper Home Outing Plans Long Theatre Tour
Twenty five boys and girls from the Draper home depart on an annual outing Wednesday. They plan to travel until September 1 and will present their play at every theater on their booking list.
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Paralysis of Strikes Grows Across Nation
Washington reports say two major strikes slow U S transportation. Railroad shopmen strike and mine strike cut train service from East to West. President Harding reviews confidential briefs as paralysis widens and remedies, including airborne mail support, are prepared. Ben Hooper seeks settlement with railroad executives resisting joint talks.
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Maintenance Men Warn Rail Leaders
Maintenance of way workers in Cleveland warned union officials that they would refuse to work unless guards were removed from railroad property. The warning was issued on July 13 and tied to worker safety and access issues.
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Maintenance of Way
Mexicans Release American Officer
M. K. Simmons, an American detective held during the Bielaski kidnapping probe, was released in Mexico City on condition that he leave the country. An Italian engineer developed an electric lamp designed to burn for three years without current.
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A. Bruce Bielaski
Mexico
Sun shine Smiles Moonshine Smiles Colyum
Dr. Frank Loope leads a department in The Star with a cheerful Sun shine Smiles. Li'l Gee Gee voices a sug gestion to rename the column Moonshine Smiles as a playful jab.
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City Hall Clean Up Tops Local Gossip
Mayor Brown faces critics as a lighthearted society column riff describes calls for city hall cleansing and a sharp social scene at Agate Pass where Miss Rose Pohl stays a month. The piece mixes political quip with colorful notes on society life and curious questions about a lemonade anecdote.
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Boy Killed on Runaway Car in Oregon
In La Grande Oregon a flat car on a George Palmer Logging Co train broke away near Vicent and sped four miles down a grade before derailing. Seven year old William Palmer was killed. His parents Mr and Mrs James Palmer and conductor Leonard Leslie were among those injured along with about twenty others on the car.
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London caterers break 25 000 crockery pieces weekly
A renowned London catering firm reports breaking 25 000 pieces of crockery each week. The scale highlights the tight demand on replacement wares in high volume service.
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