Stabbing Follows Court Testimony in Pan Case
Within minutes of testifying against Joe Bizzari and Louis Bizzanyan, gambler Joe Pan was stabbed in the back of the neck and left chest by a stiletto wielded by Bizzari. Pan fell toward the city hall and was taken to the city hospital after the attack near Third Avenue and the O W depot.
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Joe Bizzari
Louis Bizzanyan
Joe Pan
Court House
Thirday
O.W
Joe Biz
Pan
Groh Murder Case Ready for Jury
Prosecutor Evans and defense attorney Finch present arguments in the first degree murder trial of Joseph F. Groh for the death of attorney W. C. Mitchell. Evans notes Groh bought the gun the morning of the shooting and intended to kill. Finch counters Groh’s peaceful record and says Mitchell warned of a confrontation and that Groh shot toward the ground, wounding Mitchell in the leg. Sullivan to follow for defense, verdict awaited after today’s proceedings.
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Robert Evans
Finch
Joseph F. Groh
W. C. Mitchell
Evans
Groh
Mitchell
John R. Sullivan
Sheriff Accused of Aiding Double Serious Case
Edw. Fondren and Robt. Stewart inmates of the Arizona penitentiary accuse Sheriff J. H. Thompson of Gila County of being an accessory to a serious case involving Geo. Delmore and A. J. Dagge. They claim the plan originated with Thompson and charges were filed today in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Ariz
J. H. Thompson
Gila County
Edw. Fondren
Robt
Stewart
Arizona Penitentiary
Geo. Delmore
A. J. Dagge
Thompson
Furth's Man to Address Council on Night-Rate Scheme
Jimmy Goldsmith Furth's handyman will appear before the finance committee to oppose Night rate reductions. He will argue against Erickson's ordinance to avoid forcing Furth's private lighting concern to lower rates. Goldsmith's testimony is expected to provide a pretext aiding Jacob Furth.
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Jimmy Goldsmith
Jacob Furth
People's
Erickson
Furth
Goldsmith
Jake
Alleged Badger Girl Breaks Down In Court
Mrs. May Richards Barr, the alleged badger girl, wept on the witness stand as prosecutors outlined the trio in a sensational courtroom case. She testified about her past, her husband, and her encounter with John C. Robey amid accusations of a scheme and a $250 check demand.
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May Richards Barr
Landin
John C. Robey
Hart
Robey
Riverside
Cal
Victoria
Martinique
Barr
Emmett
Death of Captain Jarvis at Seattle Athletic Club
Police report the death of Captain D. H. Jarvis general manager of the Northwestern Fisheries company from a selfinflicted gunshot wound in room 506 at the Seattle Athletic Club He was about 65 and survived by a widow and several children A penciled note stated tired and worn out and bore a brief farewell message The Jarvis home is in Seattle at 1122 Harvard av N He had recently rented the club room and was seen little afterward The first customs house for the United States was established by Captain Jarvis and congress awarded him a gold medal for his pioneering work in the frozen North His death ends his long career in government and private posts The tragedy was conveyed to the widow by a family friend
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Seattle Athletic Club
Fourth Av
Cherery
D. H. Jarvis
Northwestern Fisheries Company
Jarvis
Captain Jarvis
Harvard Av. N
Athletic Club
Jaris
U States
Revenue Service
Comegress
Helm Syndicate
Great Northwestern Fisheries Company
Cra
Farmer grows mummy wheat near Greeley
A Greeley farmer planted ten grains from a mummified wheat sample that lay in a tomb for over a thousand years. Eight stalks sprouted after germination, suggesting ancient grain viability and revival potential.
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Greeley, Col
Greeley
Young Irish Machinist Encounters Stray Stranger
Hugh McBratney, a young Irish machinist, met a talkative hungry stranger at Second and Yesler. The man offered to share a bed at the Phoenix hotel and knocked his money from the pillow before striking him. McBratney reported the incident to the police and was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
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Shime
Hugh McBratney
McBratney
Second
Yesler
Phoenix Hotel
Second Nv
Man Dies After Clothes Catch Fire In Rapids Leap
Kennewick reports a lineman at a pumping station was fatally injured when his clothing caught fire from high tension wires. He leaped from a window into the rapids after being engulfed, unable to free himself before the wires burned through.
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United Press
Meattle Star
Kennewick
N. 8
Greenige
Poisoned by Eating Ice Cream at California Picnic
Fifty people fell ill after consuming ice cream at a Sunday school picnic of Redlands First Congregational church. Mildred Cubias Muriel Cubias and Mrs F B Wynn with her four children are in critical condition as doctors treat suspected rust taint in the dessert.
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Fy United
Redlands
Cal
First Congregational Church
Little Mildred
Muriel Cubias
F. B. Wynn
Winners to be Named in The Star Tomorrow
The Star will publish tomorrow the names of the three cash prize winners for the best vacation plan letters. Read to see who earns top rewards.
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Star
See Coached Girl Disciples in Testimony Prosecution Alleges
Chicago, June 23. The state alleges that elyn Arthur See known as the apostle of the absolute life coached Mildred Bridges in her testimony during his trial for debauching her. It charges that See wrote Absolute Life on Trial while jailed and Mona Rees typed it as they studied his arguments for court. The prosecution claims See used a line of defense equating wifehood and motherhood with spirituality to justify the witnesses account. The book may be admitted to show its influence on Bridges testimony.
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Chicago
Elyn Arthur See
Mildred Bridges
See
Mona Rees
Lee
Bridges
Honore
Friday the 23rd Fracas Stirs City Lunchtime Laughter
A ragged humor piece depicts a Hastlake conductor at a busy corner remarking on lateness and misdated days as workers complain about missed papers and a list of beleaguered office staff. The fragment ends with a Twain-esque quip about Friday being a bad day to start anything.
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Mark Twain
Deacon With Pistol Forced Jury to Hear Defense
In Savannah on June 23 Joseph Smalls Jr a deacon at Clifton Baptist Church was deposed after drawing a revolver and compelling a jury of elders to listen to his defense for card playing behavior at the church.
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Savannah
Joseph Smalls, Jr
Clifton Baptist
Old Minstrel George Primrose Retires After 37 Years
The veteran minstrel Geo. Primrose announced his retirement in Los Angeles at age 57. He cited a wish for rest after 37 years on the stage and stated he has plenty of money. The public note marks the end of a long career in minstrel entertainment.
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Los Angeles
Geo. Primrose
Three Recall Petitions Target City Council Members
A third recall petition seeks ouster of Councilmen Wardall Kellogg and Hiaine. It cites unfitness incompetence broken promises and alleged advocacy of private interests over public welfare to support the recall action.
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Wardall
Kellogg
Hiaine
Max Wardall
Ple
Springfield House Rejects Deep Waterway Plan
SPRINGFIELD Illinois June 23 The Illinois house defeated by 75 to 62 votes a bill backed by Governor Deneen to construct a deep waterway system from Chicago to the Mississippi.
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Springfield
Illinois House Today
Deneen
Chicago
Mississippi
Hard boiled egg nearly sparked a miners strike in Carbonado
A 600 miner work stoppage nearly occurred over a dispute about hard boiled eggs at a Carbonado boarding house. Kelly demanded soft eggs. the hotel keeper refused, triggering union pressure. After tense deliberation, the dinner pail policy stayed, and mining continued with no strike.
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Carbonado
Wash
Kelly
Lorimer Vote Bribe Claim Noise in Senate Testimony
Former U S Senator Albert Hopkins testified that Illinois State Senator John McCormick reported a $2500 offer to vote for Lorimer. Hopkins said McCormick vowed to stand firm and noted others in their ranks wavered. He claimed Representative Lawrence planned to vote Lorimer, and warned he could not convince his constituents otherwise.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer
U. S
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinoia
John McCormick
John Peffere
Hopkins
McCormick
Lawrence
Elopement Ends in Tragedy Near Pittsburg River
Miss Emma Fundis a hospital nurse and J W Murray disappeared last night. A capsized canoe and a sweater coat and handbag were found in the River Allegheny suggesting they drowned. One hundred workmen drag the river to recover the bodies.
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Pittsburg
Emma Fundis
J. W. Murray
Alleghany
Meat barons demand bill of particulars in Sherman case
In Chicago on June 23 ten meat packers appeared in federal Judge Carpenter's court seeking a bill of particulars. Levy Mayer and John S. Miller represented the packers while Special Assistant Attorney General John Wilkerson spoke for the government.
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United Press
Chicago
Carpenter's Court
Levy Mayer
Johns
Miller
John Wilkerson
Trade nets Dorkins two thousand dollars in a day
Maria brags of finding a first class cook while Mr. Dorkins exults over a two thousand dollar trade profit. Their banter reflects the tension between a business manager and a top performer amid fluctuating earnings. The Washington Star notes such disputes arise when business is good or bad.
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Washington Star
Royal Progress Through London Amid Cheerful Crowds
King George V and Queen Mary make their first appearance since coronation, touring central and southern London streets in a one mile procession. Eight cream colored horses draw the royal coach as Lord Mayor hosts a grand luncheon.
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United Preas
London
King George V
Queen Mary
Thos. Vesey Strong
Navy
Marine Corps
Lord Kitchener
New Morning Paper To Challenge Gen Otis’ Times
In Los Angeles on June 23 a new morning paper is announced by the Evening Express publishers. The rival daily aims to counter Gen. Otis’ Times but no exact name or backer has been disclosed yet.
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Los Angeles
Gen. Otis’ Times
Poe
Evening Express
Lorimer Prepares for Fresh Flood of Tears
The text depicts Lorimer reacting with continued resolve despite sorrow as senators weigh voting to bounce him, focusing on his refusal to quit and commitment to his duties amid political pressure.
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Lorimer
Irishman scarred by quarry blast in comic tale
A worker in a quarry was late fleeing a blast and lost an arm. Watching it sail away, he quipped I just paid 2 to have it tattooed yesterday in a darkly humorous remark recorded by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Schmucker to be kept for mental treatment at Washington asylum
Officials at the Washington asylum hospital refused to turn over George B. Schmucker former consul at Ensenada to a brother from Virginia who came to assume charge. He will be committed for mental treatment unless his condition improves in a few days.
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United Free
Washington
Washinon Asylum Hospital
George B. Schmucker
Ensenada
Mexico
Virginia
Battle death toll reaches thirty four in yesterday’s clash
Governor Vega reports to United Press that at least 34 people were killed in yesterday’s battle near Tia Juana. Only three were federals. Vega says rebels’ dead were collected and he will stay in Tia Juana until normal business resumes.
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United Press
San Diego
Vega
Tia Juana
Special Venire of 100 Drawn for Wappenstein Trial
A special venire of 100 jurors is being drawn today in Judge Ronalds court in anticipation of the Wappenstein trial set to begin Monday for the second time. No special venire was drawn at the prior trial before Judge Main. Extensive publicity has nearly disqualified regular jurors for June, so a special panel is called.
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Ronald
Wappenstein
Main
Aviator Brookins Quits Flying to Grow Oranges
Walter Brookins, famed Wright aviator, announces retirement after a local exhibition. He will dedicate time to growing oranges and overseeing mining interests he acquired in the West.
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Aviator
Quincy
Walter Brookins
Wright
Brookins
Bank Robbery at Stirling City Leaves $20000 Loot
United Press dispatch from Chico California reports that robbers dynamited the Stirling City bank in the Sierras and fled with about $20000. Desks were emptied of all coins and notes. The crime was uncovered this morning as authorities pursue a band of heavily armed yeggs moving into the hills.
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Hy United Press
Chico
Cal
Stirling City
Sierras
Charge Woman With Stealing Baby's Cap
SAN FRANCISCO June 23 H E Epstine a Tonopah Nev broker arrived to investigate the arrest of his wife charged with stealing a baby's cap from a local store The husband said there may be a mistake and will defend her The wife is prostrated The case is set for hearing tomorrow The store management has not sworn to a complaint
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United Press
San Francisco
H. E. Epstine
Tonopah
Nev
Epstine
Thirteen Births and Marriages Filed at Court House
Thirteen births were registered yesterday at the court house eight boys and five girls. Thirteen marriage licenses were issued to presumably happy couples in the same day.
Depot to be painted by railroad threat
Hicktown notes report railroad officials threaten to paint the depot. Percy Pelott the great tragedian appears at Academ morrow night in The Last Dollar. Several brief gossip items mention police, visitors, and odd remarks about fortunes and cigars.
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Percy Pelott
Percy
Constance Herp Tosler
Hicktown
Mealle Spudd
Snake Bend
Henry Clay
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