Unfair Methods to Convict McNamaras
Los Angeles May 3 defense lawyers press for the grand jury testimony in the McNamara case claiming lack of knowledge of the state's evidence. Prosecutors say Schmidt could be the key link and that the McNamaras can be convicted without Schmidt or Ordle McManigal’s immunity. The defense may seek J Hamilton Lewis to cross examine. The brothers may be tried separately with a life sentence probable for McManigal under California law.
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Star
Los Angeles
McNamara Brothers
Fredericks
McNamaras
Schmidt
Burns
M. Aidt
Schmitty
McNamara
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Ordle McManigal
McManigal
California
Legislators Quit Under Hot Fire In Ohio Inquiry
In Columbus on May 3 six members of the house steering committee resigned, leaving Rep Nye as the sole remaining member. Gov Harmon testified about money linked to bribes, while the grand jury probes a broader boodling inquiry. The shakeup appears to upend stalled reforms as reactionaries push bills.
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United Presse
Columbus
Ohio
House
Representative Nye
Nye
Vining
Burns
Harmon
Capitol
Assassination Attempt Hits Panama Leader At Banquet
Word reached here of an attempted assassination at David of Pablo Arosemena, 74, acting president and first designado. While hosting a banquet after a trip through Chiriqui, six bullets struck the wall as he rose to toast Panama. The would-be assassin fled. the motive appears tied to the ongoing presidential fight.
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United Press
Colon, A
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Pablo Arosemena
First Designado
Panama
Arosemena
Chiriqui
Taft
United Presse
Portland, Or
Bourne
Pacific
Alaska
McGuire Quits as Cleveland Naps Manager
Cleveland manager McGuire resigns after a poor season showing. Owners expect Stovall to be named successor, with McGuire remaining with the team as scout.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Naps
McGuire
Stovall
Campaign Push to Raise 400000 for Y W C A Building
Beginning next Tuesday morning and lasting through Saturday the effort will canvass every available source for donations large and small to fund the new Y W C A building. The women's committee is led by Mrs. Clarence L. White.
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Clarence L. White
Germans Prepare Antarctic Expedition From Hamburg
A German Antarctic expedition led by Lieut. Fischer departed Hamburg aboard the Deutschland for Buenos Aires. From Buenos Aires the party will push south for general exploration work with no announced plan to reach the South Pole.
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United Press
Berlin
Lieut. Fischer
Hamburg
Buenos Ayres
South Pole
Will Pay 5000 for National Anthem
Chicago reports Dr. J. B. McFatrich, head of the board of education, offering a prize of nearly five thousand dollars for a nation anthem. He surveyed 100 businessmen who identified The Star Spangled Banner as the national song, only to learn no official anthem exists.
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United Press
Chicago
J. B. McFatrich
Board of Education
Dr. McFatrich
Miss Eunice Semmes Named Sponsor for Confederates
Savannah GA May 3 The granddaughter of Admiral Raphael Semmes has been chosen by the United Daughters of Confederate Veterans as sponsor for the South at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Little Rock Arkansas this month She is described as strikingly beautiful and prominent in Alabama society.
Burns Says Graft In Legislature Is Widespread
Detective Burns declares lawmakers the biggest grafters seen as the agency reports arrests in Columbus on graft charges. Witnesses testified before the grand jury while Republican lawmakers pledge support to Governor Harmon in cleaning up the case.
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Columbus
Wm. J. Burns
Burns Agency
Nye
Harmon
Foils Hold-Up by Gritty Oakland Student
Misa Ethel Hutchinson, 20, daughter of Key Route official, chased and struck a highwayman who grabbed her purse and tried to take a diamond ring. She did not faint or scream, scratched his eyes, kicked him, and he fled in confusion. The robber admitted the joke was on him.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Misa Ethel Hutchinson
Key Route Company
Miss Hutchinson
Seattle bankers held in New York in United Wireless case
Word from New York indicates it will be weeks before Seattle bankers summoned as witnesses can return. The five bankers named are R. V. Ankeny James T. McVay C B Harley J W Swalwell and David H Moss.
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New York
Seattle
United Wireless
R. V. Ankeny
James T. McVay
C. 8. Harley
J. W. Swalwell
David H. Moss
Tenants petition to lower rents at Orpheum
Nine tenants of the Orpheum pressed the county commissioners this morning to cut rents. They argued the already fixed rates were set during better times and urged relief both in writing and in oral testimony.
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Orpheum
House panel backs steel anti trust inquiry
Washington report says the rules committee favored a resolution by Congressman Stanley to probe whether U S S Steel violated the Sherman act. The move seeks an investigation into potential antitrust violations by the steel firm.
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Washington
Stanley
Dem
U. S S
House Committee On Rules
Case and Lamping Fired From Guard
Col. Otto A. Case and Col. George B. Lamping, rival faction leaders, were discharged from the National Guard as paymaster and commissary chiefs. An order abolishes the former pay and subsistence systems and allows them to apply for retired status. Gov. Hay and Adjutant Lewellyn seek to end the guard feud and restore harmony without judging Case’s King County audit.
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George B. Lamping
National Guard
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Lamping
Lamp
Ing
Hay
Lewellyn
Col. Case
King County
Legislative Investigating Committee
One Hundred Thousand Golden Potlatch Buttons To Be Sold
Estimates presented at a joint meeting of the executive finance and publicity committees show that all 100000 Golden Potlatch buttons will be sold. The sale to date exceeds early expectations as clubs and organizations have already moved many of their allotted buttons. A vigorous push will continue for ten more days to complete the sale.
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Carnival
Here Are Reasons Why Seattle Needs New Y W C A
City residents hear arguments for a new YWCA building to serve 40000 women aged 15 to 46, including 10000 who earn their own bread. Advocates say current facilities are full, limiting recreation, companionship, and growth for members, with demand rising in factories and stores.
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Seattle
Y.W.C.A
Ohio Senate backs direct U.S. election bill
The Ohio Senate approved the Wyman bill for direct U S election by 18 to 16, with the measure already in the house and awaiting Gov. Harmon’s signature. Reportedly used bribery scandal fear influenced the vote.
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United
Columbus
Ohio
State Senate
Wyman
United States
House
Harmon
Nunan to Face Charges Over Boot Theft at Eyres Fire
TRY NUNAN Thomas Nunan suspended as assistant fire chief must appear before Justice of the Peace Fred C. Brown to answer grand larceny charges for stealing boots at the Eyres warehouse fire last week. Fourteen pairs stolen. two recovered, one by Nunan and one by G E Bobb a substitute fireman. Chief Clark continues investigation to locate remaining twelve pairs.
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Thomas Nunan
Justice of the Peace
Fred C. Brown
Eyres
Nunan
G. E. Bobb
Clark
Tuberculosis Reports Urged In March King County League
The March report of the King County Anti-Tuberculosis league urges reporting of tuberculosis cases and preventing spread. League nurses made 394 visits to 128 patients, with 28 new cases. The Henry Memorial Sanitary Home opened Monday, featuring eight open-air cottages.
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King County Anti-Tuberculosis League
New Henry Memorial Sanitary Home
Girl Loses Suit for Breach of Promise in Cleveland
A jury in Cleveland today denied Miss Georgiana Young Pittsburgs Wistaria girl the $50,000 she sought from James Corrigan Jr millionaire for alleged breach of promise.
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United Frese
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Georgiana Young
Pittsburg
James Corrigan, Jr
Hillman to Move to Everett as Appeal Looms
Convicted real estate operator C. D. Hillman plans to relocate his family to Everett while pursuing a circuit court of appeals fight. He may make Everett his permanent home and vows to target four lawyers linked to suits over unsatisfactory contracts. He also plans Birmingham and Cathcart development. Long Beach report notes H. J. French, a young inventor, survives a 50 foot plane crash and will attempt a second flight in his home made craft.
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C. D. Hillman
Everett
Circuit Court of Appeals
Hillman
Birmingham
Cathcart
Long Beach
Cal
H. J. French
French
Boat Sinks Off Whitefish Bay With Five Feared Dead
A two masted schooner believed to be a trader capsized off Whitefish bay half a mile from shore in Lake Michigan. Five or more crew members are feared dead as life savers battle heavy seas to reach the wreck.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wes
Whitecfieh Bay
Lake Michigan
Russia cleans up jail conditions in Novotcherkask
In Novotcherkask the justice minister acts after months of pressure to relieve the overcrowded prison. About 36 percent of inmates are sent to hospital and the facility, built for 350, housed 500 to 900 inmates. An epidemic of typhoid spurred government action.
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Novotcherkask
Russia
Loca
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