Gompers Must Serve Thirty Days In Prison
Contempt charges against Samu el Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor John Mitchell its vice president and Frank Morrison its secretary were upheld by the District court of appeals in Washington The court ordered Gompers to serve 30 days in jail while Mitchell and Morrison are fined 500 each The case stems from criticism of Judge Daniel Thew Wright following the Buck Stove boycott in St Louis and both Justices Van Orsdal and Rebb reduced earlier sentences to the present terms
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
District Court of Apts
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Daniel Thew Wright
Buck Stove Company
St. Louis
Wright
Morrisan
van Orsdal
Rebb
The
Court Appeals
Washington Asylum
Fiery Love Letter Introduced in Court Divorce Case
Gilroy California May 5 Mrs Amelia Clara Zuck wife of a wealthy farmer is defendant in a sensational divorce case. Husband Jas R Zuck claims a farm hand named Eugene Wycoff is her affinity and introduces letters written to him. The most explicit note expresses enduring love and a plan for marriage with Mollie signing as your loving girl.
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Gilroy
Cal
Amelia Clara Zuck
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
F. J. Schoeman
Adolph Sutro
Jas. G. Fair
California
Jas. R. Zuck
Eugene Wycoff
Gene
Grand jury called to probe King county officials
The Star reports Judge Ronald and Prosecutor Murphy have summoned a grand jury to investigate alleged crookedness by certain public officials. Supporters praise the move as a fearless, necessary public accountability, while opponents are dismissed as unfounded. The paper asserts grand juries do not harm business or cost more than ordinary trials.
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Star
King County
Ronald
Murphy
Seattle
Women Crowd Court To See Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson, a negro prize fighter, was arraigned in Chicago on charges of violating the Mann white slave act. The courtroom packed with spectators, half of them women, required six deputy marshals to maintain order. Belle Schreiber, allegedly taken for immoral purposes, appeared in court from a hotel hideout. Johnson’s attorneys sought to bar his white wife from attending to avoid juror prejudice. If acquitted, Johnson would immediately depart for Paris.
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United Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
United States District Court
Belle Schreiber
Johnson
Ben. Bachrach
Amer
Paris
Tariff Bill Up for Debate in the House Wednesday
Washington May 5 Debate on the Underwood tariff bill was resumed in the House Rep. Wood of Alabama predicted passage Wednesday The sundry uses clause and income tax were discussed first The Republican minority attacks the free list on agricultural implements claiming it helps farmers Harold Swift of Swift and Co packers is in Seattle inspecting a joint branch of the company midway through the trip
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United Press
Washington
House
Ood
Alabama
Harold Swift
Swift & Co., Packers
Seattle
Comeels
Chief Investigates Dagner Punch in Seattle Court
Chief of Police Bannick investigates Sergeant Dagner after he punched Alfred Nelson a tutor driver in Judge Gordon's courtroom on Wednesday. The chief denounces brutality by officers and notes governors may err, stressing humane limits on police action.
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Bannick
Dagner
Alfred Nelson
Grand jury called to probe county extravagances this week
Judge James T. Ronald signed an order summoning a grand jury to investigate extravagance mismanagement and alleged misfeasance by county officials. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy asked for the move. veniremen totaling 75 will be drawn by County Clerk Sickels for Wednesday’s session. The panel will review road spending docksite deals and a courthouse purchase amid other charges.
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James T. Ronald
Sickels
Ronald
Murphy
Sater
Pomona Grange
Hamilton
Grand Jury
Clericus
Clapp
Noire
Gould
Thaw Denies He Is Father in Matter of Russell Thaw
From Matteawan State Hospital Harry K Thaw the slayer of Stanford White denies any paternity of Russell Thaw the child taken abroad by Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw who claims the boy as her son Thaw writes that he has been separated from Mrs Thaw for over five years and rejects the 1910 birth claim.
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United Presse
New York
Matteawan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Russell Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
All Because of One Tiny Gator
In South Norwalk Connecticut on May 3 Miss Lillian A Welsh a school teacher found a frisky eight inch alligator in her bed. She shouted for help prompting a mistaken fire department response. Miss Dorothy Smith owner of the reptile later captured it and returned it to its cage.
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Miss Welsh
Storey
Dorothy Smith
Swedish Club to Discuss Navigation Plans
A Swedish Business Men's club meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 PM at the Swedish club hall. Agenda includes discussion of a proposed steamship line between Gothenburg Sweden and Seattle.
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Gothenburg
Sweden
Seattle
Queer romances and small town trials across May lists
A string of quirky clippings: a 12 year old shoots at a 19 year old on a ly road in a juvenile case. Baltimore magnate’s daughter wed a hotel waiter with the father’s approval and a gift. a fortune teller admits fakery. a Missouri woman frees a top spindle with a hairpin. a prodigy girl Wanetta Haverstick advances through grades. Atlantic City debates bathing suit length. a California engine man and an 18 year old marry after a note inked in peroxide. Boston fashion endorses men’s hose for women.
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Jennie Oliver
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Thaw
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