Woman Shoots Widow in Fearful Street Tragedy
New York June 26. Mrs Louisa Versiga 25 years old shot four times at her husband’s accused killer in a street confrontation. Police say the widow fired after claiming her husband died at Black Hand hands. Versiga, calm, admitted the act and asserted she hoped the killer would die. He lay in a hospital as doctors fight to save him.
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United Pree
Paw
York
Louisa Versiga
Versagia
Fee
Versiza
Versagio
Jeff
Brown, 63, Takes Own Life in East Oakland Home
An elderly woman aged 63 in East Oakland died yesterday after ingesting carbolic acid in her residence. She had recently lost a job due to frail health and declining ability. Her death followed efforts by doctors and medical staff who were summoned to the scene.
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Brown
East
Oakland
Beaton Charged With Trial Readiness In Sullivan Estate Matter
The Star reports Jet charging K C Beaton of the settlement Star in connection with the Corwin Te Sullivan estate matter. Beaton appeared this morning in readiness for trial with the defendant, and the case was expected to be dismissed.
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K. C. Beaton
Senttle Star
Corwin
Ward pastor heads committee on Beautie ts in uptown cafes
A report states A Norman Ward pastor of a Methodist Protestant church leads a committee of ministers addressing alleged improprieties in uptown cafe establishments. Authorities seek witnesses to substantiate claims while ensuring minors are protected. The case remains under review with further inquiries anticipated.
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A. Norman Ward
Methodist Protestant Church
Beautie Ts
Claze at Brewery Fire Destroys Seattle Plant Wing
A fire at the Seattle Brewery plant started in the paint department and rapidly engulfed the Cooperage section. The blaze gutted the south half of the building late at night, with losses estimated around $60,000 and treasury receipts from United Press MN dated June 28.
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W. L. Wilson
Seattle Hirewing Company
Treasury
United Pree MN
Schively pressure rises as lawmakers urge resignation
In Olympia a concerted effort seeks Schivelys resignation amid factional strife and threats. Administration allies eye Cotterill and Nichols while lawmakers debate abolishing the office. Attorney General Bell to present charges tomorrow as pressure mounts to force Schively out. In New York, figures show 4 million fight tuberculosis with the Buddy and Prevention society reporting enrollment rising to 4,000,000.
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Bell
Senate
New York
Artist Cantelou Takes In The Sights At The Capitol
French caricaturist Louis Cantelou observes the Capitol and the French Chamber of Deputies during an emergency visit. He notes the 600 Deputies, per diem pay, and the lively debates shaping laws while pondering staying longer.
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Cantelou
Capitol
Desperate offender Mascero jailed after Seattle shooting
Acting on Prosecuting Attorney George PF Veaterwest statement, Joseph Mascero pleaded guilty to Assault with attempt to Kill In the shooting of John Clearla on May 7. Judge Gilliam sentenced Mascero to one to two years and a £1,000 fine after a scathing bench speech. He described Mascero as vengeful and a thoroughly bad man with a history of violence in San Francisco and Seattle. Mascero accepted the sentence quietly.
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George PF
Joseph Mascero
John Clearla
Gilliam
Mascero
San Francisco
Seattle
Mascaro
Second
Washington
Nts
Historic Bairn of Gilead tree washed away in Vancouver
Vancouver residents mourn the loss of the historic Bairn of Gilead on the Columbia River after high water undermined the relic. Once tied to Lewis and Clark’s canoe in 1905 and marking 1924 Hudson Bay fur trader arrival, it now lies in the river as souvenir hunters strip it of bark and branches.
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United Press
Vancouver
Wash
Banking Clearing Figures for Portland Area Daily
Daily clearings show 1 045 812 19 and 211 165 19 with 179 147 on bern ave and 129 608 balances cited for Portland. The record also notes 079 118 and 116 743 in related totals amid scattered figures.
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Bern
Portland
Arrests Hinted in Woodill Eastman Tragedy Near St Michaels
St Michaels Md June 28 Police hint one or two arrests in the Edith Woodill case. They say Eastman’s letter may be genuine and others were with Mrs Woodill the night she died. The bungalow near here was sealed and searched as authorities seek the full set of facts surrounding the death.
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ST. Michaels
Baltimore
Eastman
AT. Michaelas
Robert Emmet Bastian
Edith Thompson Woodlil
Los Angeles
Mra. Woodill
Husband dies while the wife must live
The story recounts Victor Colby of Seattle who, overwhelmed by debt and failed real estate efforts, shot himself as his wife Mary (Maryby) faced mounting debts and a lonely future. The piece reflects on whether his act was brave or cowardly and the burden left to his widow.
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Bonnie Wheeler
Hfe
Colby
Seattle
Hutler Hotel
Inet
Mary Iby
Fiendish murder in Hood River area shocks region
Portland dispatch reports George Robbins arrested on murder charges in Hood River case. Mrs Emaline Casto, a housekeeper, was slain with a heavy stone at Robbins home. Hood River officials say the crime was premeditated and robbery motive. Robbins transported to Portland amid fears of demonstrations.
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United
Mra. Casto
Hood River
New York
Rise Sigel
Leon Ling
Italian knife attack in Youngstown roils home gathering
At a Youngstown residence an Italian man named Mateene attacked guests during a drinking party. He wounded one man seriously and slashed several others, including his wife, Macy. The assailant fled, later returned to steal cash and watches, and has not been seen since despite police searches.
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Herbert Mateee
Youngstown
Mike
Matene
Macy Piety
Mr. Storr
Man
Wald
Mr. Matese
Matese
Jonoporitek
Steve Joe
West Seattle
Twenty seven killed in hotel kitchen explosion
A kitchen explosion at the Duthe hotel killed twenty seven men early this morning. Firefighters led by Lieut. Peter Kumpf retrieved three dead from the basement as crowd gathered in the alley, while reports of higher casualties circulated but proved inaccurate.
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Duthe Hotel
James
Cherry Ste
Peter Kumpf
Lieut. Kumpf
Joker
Nomi
Weather forecast shows showers tonight or Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight or Tuesday with light south winds.
Saloon Raids Prompt Large Prohibition Arrests
A Saturday night raid on saloons violating the new code against selling liquor en tenquor led to 25 arrests. Deputies split the city, hitting both the north and south sections, with nearly every saloon visited during the operation.
Riots Erupt As Strikers Drive Off Pittsburg Railway Workers
In Pittsburg on June 29 a mob of armed strikers forced fourteen strike-breakers from a railway car barn. County Detective Englert was seriously wounded in a volley of shots. Sheriff Gumbert stationed armed deputies as three hundred construction workers joined the pursuit, halting all streetcar service.
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Calted Pres
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Company
Englert
Gumbert
Motion to Set Aside Indictments Against Calhoun
United Press reports that Stanley Moore moved to set aside indictments against Patrick Calhoun. The grounds cite that grand jury advice came from Francis J. Heney while he was an assistant to Attorney General Knox. Judge Lawlor will rule after the court convenes Wednesday.
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United Press
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Stanley Moore
Francis J. Heney
Knox
Moore
Heney
Lawlor
Arrest of Princess Angeline hotel proprietor in raid
Mrs J H McLean owner of the Princess Angeline hotel 1412 Summitav was arrested in a police raid this morning on a charge of maintaining a disorderly house Four women and several men were also arrested Their bonds were set at 100 for Mrs McLean and 25 for each other arrestee Complaints against the house had been mounting and officers had watched the place prior to the raid
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Leon
Newark
New York
Ling
Washington
Elle Aigel
Thie City
Leon Ling
Aiepare
J. H. McLean
Princess Angeline Hotel
Summitav
Winnie Fraser
Jerence Salyards
Mae Lewis
Florence Brooks
Joe Moater
Albert Powler
Laula Stabbe
Joe Carlyle
Mra. McLean
Love for Farm Hand Tells of Murder in Minnesota
United Press report from Mankato Minnesota notes Mrs H J Ledbetter married to a wealthy farmer is charged with killing her husband over affection for Smith a farm hand. Smarth allegedly aided the crime and Ledbetter’s body was found in a shallow grave near the farm. Smith claims the murder was cold blooded with an axe. William Schwant and his wife charged with aiding removal of the body. Ledbetter long prominent in county affairs. Smith employed for months.
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United Press
Mankato
Minn
Smith
H. J. Ladbetter
Smarth
Ledbetter
Led
Schwant
Sunday Show Canceled for Circus to Allow Employee Holiday
B F Wallace manager of Hagenbeck-Wallace circus says Sunday performance is canceled to give all employees a holiday. The circus, visiting for the first time to the Coast, will instead perform July 5 only, urging staff to attend the exposition grounds show next week.
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B. F. Wallace
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Exposition Grounds
Williams on Trial for Embezzlement of Poultry Union Funds
The trial of F. C. Williams opened in Judge Gilliam's court on charges of embezzling 3500 dollars from the Poultry Producers union while serving as secretary. He allegedly used the funds for personal purposes.
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F.C. Williams
Poultry Producers* Union
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