Murder Trial's Insanity Defense Captivates Courtroom
Martha Kawata on trial for the murder of George Grasty in Judge Frater's court. Physicians who heard her testimony testified they believe any person undergoing her experiences would have been insane at the time of the shooting. She claimed her Japanese husband faced daily danger and that Granty and opium drugs degraded her, leading to the fatal confrontation.
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George Grasty
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Vets Urge Peace Memorial Day Observed in Seattle Schools
Memorial Day events in Seattle public schools were led by Grand Army of the Republic veterans. Vets delivered speeches on the horrors of war and blessings of peace in classroom settings Friday.
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Seattle
Grand Army of the Republic
Steamer Mackinaw Safe After Fire Off California Coast
The steamer Mackinaw of the Dollar Mine, feared sunk, is safe Off Montara with part of her crew aboard. Capt Krebs reports four other steamers chased her calls and the ship drifting 40 miles south of Point Reyes. Engines out, fire damage suspected but crew say no serious danger. The cutter McCullough and the Klamath race to aid.
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Mackinaw
Dollar
Line
Krebs
Montara
McCullough
Klamath
McCormick Line
Los Angeles
Jitmen Employ New Tire Fluid to Foil Tacks
The Seattle Auto Transit Association reports a deal with tire filling agents to supply fluid at the lowest rate to jitney operators. President Holcroft and Secretary Prather deny graft charges. Holcroft offers resignation which is not accepted. Members vote to donate machines to the Tilikums for carrying old soldiers to cemeteries on Memorial Day.
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Seattle Auto Transit Association
Holcroft
Prather
British Tommy and Teuton Duel Ends With Capture
A British guardsman and a German officer duel with sword and bayonet after the German refuses to surrender to the English. With no French nearby, the officer drops his weapon under threat and becomes a prisoner, praising the Tommy's resolve.
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London
New York
Tommy
Kentucky Handicap at Douglas Park Promises $15000 Purse
The Kentucky handicap over a mile and a quarter runs today at Douglas Park in Louisville. The event offers America’s richest prize with a purse near $15,000. originally 57 horses were entered, with about half expected to start.
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Douglas Park
Louisville
America
Submarine sunk in raid upon Venice
Venice harbor action ends with Italian forces sinking one Austrian submarine after air and sea attacks. A second submarine and accompanying destroyers, part of a convoy from Pola, escaped as Italian torpedo flotilla and air units targeted the attack.
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Rome
Goritz
Trieste
Carnio Alps
Trentino
Victor Emmanuel
Zebenico
Pola
Kaiser Warns U S Folk to Be Careful
Germany issues renewed warning to American shipping to exercise extreme caution in the war zone near the British Isles. The State Department announces the warning was issued to Ambassador Gerard at Berlin.
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Piitish Isles
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State Department
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Gerard At Bertin
French Drive Germans From Trenches East of Alix Noulette
Paris May 29 French forces repelled eight German attacks east of Alix Noulette and seized several trenches after charging through open ground under German searchlights. They advanced despite heavy fire and pushed the defenders back.
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Alix Noulette
War Office
Przemyśl Surrounded as Front Attacks Persist
From Persin dated May 29 unofficial reports say Przemyśl is now surrounded except for the east. General von Mackensen’s forces renew bombardment of the western forts and push along the front while Austro German encroachment limits rail traffic from Przemyśl to Lemberg.
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Przemysl
Lembure
Archduke Eugen Named Commander of Austrian Front
Berlin May 29 Archduke Eugen of Austria has been named to command the Austrian troops on the Italian frontier. He assumes the role as the war tense border action continues.
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Berlin
Archduke Eugene of Austria
Bombing hits Johannisburg as Russians raid East Prussia
May 29 report says Russian airmen dropped bombs on Johannisburg East Prussia. Dispatches do not specify damage caused.
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Johannisburg
East Prussia
Seize Hydroplane Off Italian Coast
An Austrian hydroplane was captured off the Italian coast and its crew taken prisoner, the authorities announced today.
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Rome
Russians Advance in Armenia Take Vastan and Buriga
Russian forces pushing from Van occupy Vastan and Buriga in Armenia with heavy Turkish losses, the Turks retreating.
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Van
Vastan
Buriga
Armenia
Miss Hillie Burke to star in Jerry at Metropolitan
The Charlies Frohman management presents Miss Hillie Burke in Jerry at the Metropolitan Theatre beginning Monday night with a Wednesday matinee. The American play by Catherine Chisholm Cushing showcases Burke’s comic talent and dramatic charm as the title character Jerry Geraldine from Chicago.
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Il Trovatore at Moore Tonight With Italian Grand Opera
The Italian Grand Opera company presents Il Trovatore at the Moore Theatre tonight with Katherina Lynbrook as Leonora G Opprezzo as Manrico and other principal cast. P Galazzi recently drew ovations as Rigoletto and Edith Mackle the contralto also excels in the program.
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Olinto Lombardi
Edith Mackle
Vanderbilt Leaves Three Million to Widow in Will
Alfred G. Vanderbilt who perished on the Lusitania left his widow 2 million under an ante nuptial agreement and 1 million additional. She receives Sagamore Lodge camp, Adirondack camp, the Ventura houseboat, and all real and personal property in England. Eldest son William H. Vanderbilt will receive the central trust fund when he turns 21. The will omits Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt.
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New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Sagamore Lodge
Adirondacks
Ventura
England
William H. Vanderbilt
Central Trust Fund
Elsie French Vanderbilt
Steamer Ethiope Sunk Adrift Crew Rescued
The British steamer Ethiope 3794 tons was torpedoed by German submarine U-24 en route from Hull to London. The chief officer and 16 crew members were saved. the rest are believed adrift in lifeboats.
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U. S
Hull
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