Murder and riot erupt in Carroll County courtroom
A courtroom riot in Hills, Virginia, after the murder conviction of Lloyd Allen. Attorney William Foster, Sheriff Webb, Judge Massie, and a court clerk were killed or wounded as armed spectators fired. The jury and deputies returned fire, killing Foster and injuring many, while chaos continued with authorities struggling to control the scene.
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Hillsimac
Lloyd Allen
Gordon Masket
William Off
J. E. Blanken
F. Webb
Carroll County
Webb
Allens
Foster
Judge Maucie
Allen
Massie
Barons Rest Case Under Judge In Chicago Trial
Attorney Preset Lenerd wires in for J Oxden and nine others as Chicago court hears a criminal case. Evidence was limited after a stormy session. Judge Carpenter ordered a recess until Mongay. Arguments to follow in the packed courtroom.
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Lenerd
John
J. Oxdend
Chicago
Crim
Sherman
United
Packe
Carpenter
Mongay
Attack on Woman Prompted Alarm in City Alleys
A struggling description records a woman attacked near Ma Third Avenue as she walked toward a car. The assailant, a roughly dressed man about several years old and five feet tall, grabbed her throat and dragged her toward an alley before escaping.
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E. Moran
Unshaven Youth Described in Odd Measurement Note
A fragment notes a youth about six feet tall with rough, unmown features and untidy room, detailing a peculiar physical description. The terse line hints at an informal field note or census style entry without broader context or names.
Four Killed in Mutiny at Nebraska State Penitentiary
Four people die as mutiny erupts at the Nebraska state penitentiary in Lincoln. Warden Delahenty and three guards are killed. The outbreak had been brewing for months. A week earlier Albert Prince, a Black inmate, fatally stabbed Deputy Warden Davis in the prison chapel during Sunday service.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebroaka State Penitentiary
Delahenty
Aso Albert Prince
Davia
Roosevelt Club Meeting Aims King County Delegation
A Roosevelt club organizes to elect officers and plan sending a solid Roosevelt delegation from King County to the state convention at Aberdeen. The meeting, called by former Governor Henry He Bride, will be held in a building tonight with Roosevelt Republicans from across the county invited.
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Roosevelt Club
Aberdeen
Roosevelt
King County
Henry He-Bride
Mad dash for police jobs sparks crowded event
A chaotic scene unfolds as 100 yard police physical tests attract dozens of applicants including police matrons and women officers. Spectators anticipate a Taft style crowd with chatter about timing and excellence, while a bystander vows to attend with his kids.
Sam Cohen Proposes After Beating Back Love Pique
Spokane performer Sam B Cohen returns from a vague vacation to confess love to Seattle soubrette Goldie Barnet at the Grand in Beattle. After a playful clash backstage and a near accident, Cohen declares intent to marry, with a wedding planned for next week.
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Sam B. Cohen
Spokane
Goldie Barnet
Soubrette
Seattle
Goldie
Sam
Everett
Beattle
Grand
Eugene Levy
Grands
Levy
Cohen
Heaven
Procenium Arch
Sammy
Sam Cohen
Mother Weeps in Court as Brother Faces Theft Trial
In Judge Ronald's courtroom Herbert L. Hanson faces theft charges tied to items taken from J. F. Douglas in the Henry building. His mother Mia Hanlon sobs in the back row, hoping for his acquittal while fearing the impact on her younger son Howard if she is proved right. Attorney W. H. Thompson argues Howard aided Herbert but the younger sibling’s guilt remains contested.
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Howard Hanlon
Mrs. Hanlon
Herbert
Howard
Mia Hanlon
Herbert Hanlon
Potlatch
J. H. Douglas
Douglas
Boston Reviewment on Mary Garden in Thais at Opera House
A Boston critic comments on Mary Garden's Thais performance at the Boston Opera House, noting a provocative interpretation and stating that had she shed her last garment she would have shocked no one.
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Boston
Mary Garden
Boston Opera House
Deputy Prosecutor Seeks End to Tobacco Sales to Miners
Thirty warrants were issued this afternoon by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Silvain against tobacco dealers citywide for selling tobacco to miners. He said the habit has become too general and he intends to put an absolute stop to it.
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Silvain
Goes Into Strange House to End Life
Carl Tochbrandt, 30, entered a boarding house at 1410 Sixth or early this morning and attempted suicide by gas. He did not live there but found a vacant room and turned on the gas. Landlady Mrs. W. J. Pickett smelled gas and found him unconscious. Police and Dr. MacDonald arrived. Tochbrandt was taken to the city hospital in a dangerous condition.
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Carl Tochbrandt
Tochbrandt
W. J. Pickett
MacDonald
Thegnan
Ford Seeks Warrants After Alleged Assault on Officer
Patrolman A G Ford swears out warrants for the arrest of R J Peterson and Stanley Richardson after an alleged assault during a traffic stop on Federally. Peterson was fined $15 for speeding, but Ford’s bruises remain.
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A. G. Ford
R. J. Peterson
Stanley Richardson
Ford
Peterson
Weather Forecast Shows Showers Then Fair Skies
Showers tonight and Friday followed by generally fair conditions. Brisk southerly winds. The noon temperature is 49 degrees.
Prohibition Sparks Mexican Efforts to Restore Madero Armies
Mexico City March 14. Officials from the president's palace say shipments into Mexico were banned by the United States and a determined effort to crush the revolt against President Madero will be made. Maddding received money from F. Ryan and Speyer brothers of New York to restore the Madero army to efficiency.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Madero
Madding
F. Ryan
Speyer Brothers
New York
Little Dick's Birthday Celebrated by Reader Donations
A Seattle Star appeal aims to mark the first real birthday of Little Dick a boy of about eleven at Rainier Children's Home. Cynthia Grey had promised a bona fide birthday from readers and tomorrow March 15 gifts and a turkey dinner are requested for the boy who has never had a birthday before.
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Rainier
Cynthia Grey
Colwim
Cynthia
Star Office
Girl From Rectors Show Banned In Seattle Court
The Girl From Rector s will not be seen tonight in Seattle as Judge Dykeman extends the hearing for an injunction delaying the mayor and chief from keeping the show house closed. Attorneys seek an order to show cause why the city order should not be withdrawn. no restraining order granted. The theatre remains closed until tomorrow morning if notice is given for a hearing.
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Rector's
Judge Dykeman
Seattle
Judge Dyke
Falls Death of Man on Jackson Street Near Lake Washington
Hans Christenson aged 54, employed by a Port Angeles cement firm, died of heart failure this morning near Jackson street and Lake Washington. He had felt ill and planned to go to the hospital with a friend, Ole Hanson, before collapsing en route to Leschi Park.
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Hans Christenson
Port Angeles
Jackson
Lake Washington
Christenson
Ole Hanson
Charles
Leschi Park
Jackson St
Stanford Coeds React To Queening Scene Films
Stanford University residents react with curiosity as moving pictures showing queening scenes are announced for public exhibition in campus quarters. The chatter among students suggests mixed interest and surprise at the choice of venue and subject.
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Stanford University
Stanford
Ga man appeals over self inflicted gun injury fine
A Barnesville resident fined 25 dollars for accidentally shooting himself with his own gun in his home appeals to Attorney General Wickersham seeking federal law justification. He remains jailed pending payment as he notes the gun and scene were his own. Justice Department says the case falls outside federal jurisdiction.
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Washington
Barnesville
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Three Shots Fired at King Victor Emmanuel in Rome
King Victor Emmanuel escaped unharmed after Antonio d Alba fired three shots at him at 7:25 am in Rome. Major Langa, one of the king’s escorts, was seriously wounded as the assailant was arrested. Pope Pius X sent condolences and details to the palace.
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Catted Preas
Rome
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Antonio d'Alba
King Victor
Major Langa
D'Alba
Victor
Humbert
Pope Pius
Porter Injured in Factory Machinery Accident
Geoffrey Porter aged 22 from 4283 Othello street is at Minor hospital after an accident at Faulkenburg and Lauck’s Laboratory in Utah and Hanford streets. He slipped while near moving belts and sustained injuries.
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Geoffrey Porter
Faulkenburg & Lauck’s
Utah
Hanford Sts
Porter
Storm Warning Signals Gale For Seattle Arrival
A weather bureau observation reports a southeast storm warning at 11 30 this morning. The weather observer notes a strong gale blowing toward Seattle and likely to arrive at any minute.
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Weather Bureau
Seattle
Advertising leverage in The Star circulation
A merchant comments on The Star's strong Seattle circulation of over 40 000 daily readers. He notes that every reader is a potential buyer and urges advertisers to join, pointing out lower current rates per thousand than competing papers to maximize reach.
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The
Star
Seattle
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