Bribery Tale Emerges in Darrow Case Court Debate
A Los Angeles proceeding centers on Clarence Darrow with witness Geo N. Lockwood recounting a bribery offer tied to the McNamara case. The juror discussion includes juror qualification, conspiracy claims, and legal authorities as the court adjourns into a 1:30 pm session.
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United Press
Angeles
Geo. N. Lockwood
Darrow
Clarence Dar Day
Franklin
McNamara de
Land Hall
McNamara
Lockwood
Burned at the stake in Tex amid mob violence
A mob of about 3,000 gathered in Corsicana after reports of a black man aged 21 being attacked. Authorities moved him to the outskirts where he was tied to a stake and set ablaze as wood soaked with fuel piled around him. A previous similar burning by a confessed offender occurred last year.
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Tex
Dan Negro
Pall
Davis
Corsicana
Athens
Pris
Oner
Jall
Nesto
Devise
Fortune teller sued for money back after $391 reading
Ordbell K. Brown a fortune teller charged by Laura Laure with misrepresentation after paying $391 for readings and “holy water” and later suing to recover funds. The complaint details alleged rituals and guidance including pet birds and animal offerings cited as basis for the dispute.
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Ordbell K. Brown
Skasland
Mary
Laure
L.aura
Poe
St and W Re Advocates the Cat Tla Land Dispute
A brief item notes advocates from St and W region raising concerns over land use and access in a local dispute involving the Cat Tla site. Details remain sparse in the OCR fragment.
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St. and
W Re
Cattla
Self-Defense Claim in Calf Dispute Neighborhood Killing
Cantote farmer T L Richards shots and kills neighbor Henry Diliman after a dispute over a broken calf leg. Richards says Diliman approached with a hatchet. Coroner to perform autopsy today. Deputy Stringer notes Diliman was stabbed in the back. Richards lawyer C Reynolds cautions him not to discuss the case.
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T. L. Richards
Henry Diliman
Richards
Diliman
Depu
Stringer
Dillman
C. Reynolds
Jury Convicts James Wilson in Swift Delinquent Case
James Wilson also known as Demetrius Economy was found guilty by a jury yesterday afternoon on charges brought by 11 year old Louise Jordan. The jury deliberated for forty minutes before returning the verdict.
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James Wilson
Demetrius Economy
Louise Jordan
Women win Sacramento commission seats in reform bid
The women of Sacramento organized a political machine to defeat five Southern Pacific backed candidates led by Tom Fox. Five female chosen commissioners will implement the new commission form of government starting July 1, including Mrs Luella B Johnston, leader of the women’s machine and the sole successful woman candidate on the final ticket.
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Luella B. Johnston
the Star
Sacramento
Cal
Southern Pacific
Tom Fox
Mra
Luella B Johnston
Women's Machine
Last Day for Pacific Terminal Company Settlement Plan
Monday is the final day for the Pacific Terminal Co to present a proposal to the port commission regarding Harbor and project concerns. Ayres representatives issued an ultimatum demanding seven years of deferred rental payments, which the commission rejected. The Ayres group is expected to offer another scheme on Monday despite the rejection.
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Pacific Terminal Co
Port Commission
Laland
Ayres
Ayres Company
Warships to Stop Rebellion Ordered to Mobilize at Key West
A formidable squadron led by Rear Admiral Osterhaus was ordered to mobilize at Key West with battleships to suppress the Cuban revolution if needed. The Third and Fourth divisions of the Atlantic fleet include the Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Mississippi Missouri Minnesota and Ohio.
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Wire
Washington
Osterhaus
Key West
Georgia
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Mississippi
Missouri
Minnesota
Ohio
Parseval VI Balloon Destroyed in Sudden Squall
A Parseval dirigible is destroyed in Leipsig as a squall tears it from its anchor. One guard soldier is injured by flying debris. The Parseval airships rival Zeppelins in reconnaissance roles and are linked to their ill fated counterparts.
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United Press
Leipsig
Fire destroys Empress Theatre in Butte
The Empress theatre of the Sullivan Considine circuit burned in Butte Montana. Loss is estimated at 50000 dollars, covered by insurance. Authorities fear the blaze started from crossed electric wires though the exact cause remains undetermined.
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Butte
Mont
Empress Theatre
Sullivan Considine
Mayor Veto Upheld by Court Over Block Saloons
Judge Dykeman sustains the mayor’s veto of licenses for three saloons on a Drexel Cafe block, ruling the city charter limits to two saloons per block and that the council may not override the veto. The Seward hotel and Algerian bar licenses were already approved, while Arnold Zbinden and Jules Zbinden sought to compel mayoral signing.
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Judge Dykeman
Ve Cotteris
Arnold Zbinden
Jules Zbinden
Seward
Thirday
James and
Jefferson Sts
Drexel
Leenges
Asage
Dykeman
Thidrav
Taft and Roosevelt Compete for New Jersey Votes
Taft addresses 18 006 Standard Oil workers in Bayonne and speaks to crowds en route to Kearny after Harrison and Newark. Roosevelt, optimistic about victory, arrives in Asbury Park with five speeches planned in the region and a stop in Elizabeth before Oyster Bay.
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Jersey City
N. J
Taft
Standard Oll Co
Bayonne
Kearney
Nom Be
Harrison and Newark
Asbury Park
New Jeraey Points
Theodore Roosevelt
Elizabeth
Oyster Bay
New Jersey
Judge Refuses Receiver for Eleven-Eighty Orchard Tract Co
Judge King Dykeman declines to appoint a receiver after considering John G. Pierce's request. Pierce cites an unpaid note from J. R. Jacoby, sole stockholder, and claims Jacoby’s debts of 66 000 to 70 000 exceed his assets mingled with the company assets.
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King Dykeman
Eleven- Eighty Orchard Tract Co
John G. Pierce
Pierce
J. R. Jacoby
Jacoby
Judge issues temporary order to curb night work at L C Smith building
Judge Dykeman granted a temporary restraining order against the Raymond Concrete Pile Co. blocking nighttime operation of the donkey engine and pile driver from 10 p m to 7 a m in the basement of the L C Smith building. Guests at Seattle and Seward hotels and the Arctic Club may now sleep without disruption.
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Seattle
Seward
Arctic Club
Judge Dykeman
Raymond Concrete Pile Co
L. C. Smith
Presbyterian moderator to return home next Friday
Dr. M. A. Matthews who was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church United States at the recent Louisville convention will arrive home next Friday.
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M. A. Matthews
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Louisville
World's Biggest Baby Weighs 130 Pounds in Savannah
Savannah Ga May 5 Soon er Jimmy Adolph Cody of Mount iy born to parents who claim the world’s largest baby record. The three year old weighs 130 pounds and measures 40 inches tall with a 25 inch head and 16 inch shoulders. He eats voraciously, preferring pie, and consumes meals rivaling an adult portions.
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Jimmy
Savannah
Jimmy Adolph Cody
Mount Iy
Tod and Lede
Ak Pier
Jimmy A
Colored Seattle mobilizes fund for Newton Johns heroism
The colored community of Seattle opens a fund for Newton Johns. A subscription is taken at Tutt's Harbor Shop on Main St to support a memorial ball organized by Tutt S H Stone and partners, with proceeds to the Johns fund. The Elks contribute $25 as plans include a public stand site discussed with the city council.
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Seattle
Newton Johns
Johns
Tutt
Harbor
Mainst
Seattle Commercial Club
S. H. Stone
Broadway
Stone
the Elks
Aberdeen Invaded by Potlatchers
Potlatchbugs will rule in Aberdeen tonight as Tillikum of Elttaes lead an invading party expected to bite most residents and trigger Pot latchills. Hiyu Tilikums report readiness. stores observe a half holiday. decorations feature the Potlatch bug and American flag. the Grand theatre hosts the Bug mysteries and the play The Golden Potlatch with later high jinks at Moose Hall.
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Aberdean
Tillkum
Elttaes
Hiyu Tilikums
Aberdeen
Grand Theatre
Moose Hall
Tragic Death as 11 Year Old Shoots Self in Missoula
In Missoula Montana on May 25 11 year old Arthur Shelborne shot and killed himself while awaiting a deputy sheriff with a subpoena. He locked himself in a bedroom with his five year old brother and pulled the trigger twice for the gun to explode.
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Missoula
Mont
Arthur Shelborne
Spring Shower Outlook With Mild Temperatures
The forecast calls for showers this afternoon tonight and Sunday with moderate southerly winds. Noon temperature is expected near 67 degrees.
University Receives Star Time Instrument at Observatory
A brass astronomical transit resembling a large cannon now adorns the University observatory. It will tell exact time by star observation and wirelessly synchronize vessels on the sound and coast. Prof. James Bf Gould of the astronomy department oversees the transit.
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University
Earth
University Observatory
James Bf. Gould
Astronomy Department
Wife Flees Victoria With Five Children to Spare Them a Life
A mother Bessie McCleave and her five children aged 1 to 11 were arrested after leaving husband Jim in Victoria British Columbia. She says years of cruelty and drinking prompted the escape to protect their children. A 16 year old helped them board a train toward Fremont Nebraska before police intervened.
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Victoria
B.C
Bessie McCleave
Jim
Mrs. McCleave
Little Jim
Seattle
Fremont
Neb
Jack Malcolmn
Jack
Bannick
Victoria Police
Big Fight Starts for The Woman Who Told a Lie
Petitions for the pardon of Mrs. Gladys Johnson can be signed at seven downtown drug stores including Bartell 610 Second Ave Westlake Pine Quaker and Owl locations. Johnson was sentenced to two years for second degree perjury over a nondamaging lie in court tied to her past. her husband served nine months.
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Gladys Johnson
Bartell Drug Stores
Pike
Union Sts
Westlake
Pine
Quaker Drug Stores
Madison St
Pikes#t
Owl Drug Store
Pike St
Mladys Johnson
Washin
Washington
Henry Johnson
Seattle
Johnson
Birdwoman for Star Flight to be chosen by lot Monday
The Star Aviation contest ends today at 3 PM and the official Star aviation girl will be selected by lot on Monday. A box holding all applicant names will yield the winning number, granting first ride with Mr. Phillip Parmalee, with five alternates ready to fly. Emeline Early and Patty Swartz are among three contestants already entering the race with hopes of becoming the birdwoman.
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Star Aviation
Lot
Phillip Parmalee
Emeline
Parmalee
the Meadows
Minneapolis
Patty Swartz
Circuit Theatre
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