Brumfield Insanity Plea In Murder Case Nears Trial
In Roseburg Oregon on October 15 defense lawyers for Dr Richard M Brumfield resumed arguing he was insane at the time of killing Geton Russell near Melrose. Medical testimony from Dr Mahood health officer of Calgary and remarks by Melrose teacher Merle Hays are part of the insanity defense as witnesses recount Brumfields erratic behavior and memory lapses in the weeks before the alleged murder. June Brown, longtime Brumfield associate, testified to a change in his conduct in the months prior to the disappearance and to his hostile outbursts and altered demeanor
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Roseburg
Ore
Richard M. Brum
Brumfield
Geton Russell
Melrose
Mahood
Cal
Alta
Calgary
Brum
June Brown
Brown
Brumfield Nervous On Stand In Murder Trial
Roseburg Oregon October 15 Dr M Brumfield accused murderer showed signs of strain as prosecutors laid out more testimonies linking premeditated murder to his actions. Royal Northwest Mounted Police sergeant testified about Brumfield’s arrest and his denial prior to photo confrontation. A letter purporting to come from Russell and a dentist’s body found beneath a wrecked car were described in the testimony.
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Roseburg
M. Brumfield
Brumfield
Sam R. Waugh
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Brum
Waugh
Russel
Russell
Dentist
Mrs Southard Bought Poison in Billings Case
Harlan C Lewis, third husband of Lyda Southard, showed similar poisoning symptoms as Edward F Meyer, her fourth husband. Dr. Wornham testified the state will present poison flypaper strips found at the Lewis home. Deputy Ormsby testified that Southard admitted buying the flypaper.
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Robert A. Donaldson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Harlan C. Lewis
Billings
Mont
Lyda South- Berieny
Edward F. Meyer
James I. Wornham
Lewis
Dominicans Plead for American Aid in Santo Domingo
Judge James Ostrand, recently named Philippine supreme court, says both radical and conservative factions in Santo Domingo oppose U S troop withdrawal. He cites halted evacuation plans for five years as factions clash during his visit to Seattle and upcoming trip to the Philippines.
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U. S
Republic
James Ostrand
Supreme Court For the Philippines
Seattle
Ostrand
Philippines
Little Republic
Mystery Woman in Brumfield Case Haunts Murder Trial
Roseburg Oregon October 15 The Brumfield murder case hinges on a mysterious woman who bought a pale pink satin skirt at Burchard's emporium and may have aided the defendant in an escape plan. Brumfield shipped the box to Seattle under the name Norman Whitney and the trail links the skirt and other items to the alleged substitute corpse of Dennis Russell.
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Roseburg
Richard M. Brumfield
Dennis Russell
Burchard
Frances E. Burchard
Emporium
Umpqua Valley
Dr. Brumfield
Canada
Brumfield
Express
Myrtle Creek
Here
Seattle
Norman Whitney
Whitney
Royal Mounted Police
Calgary
Alberta
Australia
Russell
Canadian Pacific Steamship Co
G. R. G. Bagnale
Vancouver
B. C
Norman M. Whitney
Telegraph
Lake Louise
Café strike escalates as Seattle caterers plan walkout
Report notes open shop demands by the Seattle Caterers Association and a looming decision by Saturday night. Observers expect the result could trigger a walkout across all eating places under the new minimum wage scale.
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Seattle
Caterers’ Association
National Guard Officer Under Probe in Washington
State officials investigate Maj. C. R. Christie, Washington National Guard property and disbursing officer at Seattle Armory. Gov. Louis F. Hart orders review after weeks of scrutiny by the state department of efficiency. Christie denies shortages, claiming personal enemies spread rumors.
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Maj. C. R. Christie
Washington National Guard
Christie
Seattle
Louis F. Hart
State Department of Efficiency
L. D. McArdie
Department
Tancred pen leads in Leavenworth poultry contest
In Leavenworth Kansas a Tancred pen topped recent contest totals with 1306 eggs, 17 more than the next rival. Tancred’s success is linked to selecting the top five birds from a 6000-bird flock at its Kent plant. The Merriman Bullet No 76, dubbed the Babe Ruth of the field, may surpass the world record of 312 eggs if September yields replicate. Artificial lighting and scientific feeding drive gains under Mr and Mrs George R Shoup.
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Mr. Tancred
Tancred
Kent
Hollywood Farm
J. W. Merriman
Babe Ruth
George R. Shoup
Witt Set to Hire Traction Expert Despite Mayor
Cleveland officials prepare Monday to appropriate 1000 dollars a week for Peter Witt’s services as traction expert. Witt arrives on the Olympian at 11 55 am. Mayor Caldwell warns of a possible veto while Councilman Fitzgerald says votes exist to override if needed.
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Caldwell
Peter Witt
Cleveland
Witt
Olympian
C. B. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Reverend John H Mackintosh Dies at 87 in Seattle
The Rev John H Mackintosh 87 a retired Methodist minister of the Detroit Conference died Friday at Seattle General hospital He had lived in Beattie 16 years and served in church work during his ministry across years beginning in Michigan and moving westward with the church community.
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John H. Mackintosh
Detroit
Irish Row Again Marks Peace Conference
London reports continued activity of the Irish republican army as the Sinn Fein delegation sends messengers to Ireland to seek denial of truce violations. A tentative enforcement agreement was reached at the last session and aides pledged order as Sinn Fein leaders are to be informed. The next session opens Monday at 3 30 P M.
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London
Irish Republican Army
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Dublin
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Sinn Fein
Probing Aliens on U S Ships Sparks Shipping Board Probe
Chairman Lasker of the United States Shipping Board ordered an inquiry in San Francisco into charges that Pacific Coast shipping firms hire Mexicans and Latins over American sailors. He warned action if the claims prove true and pledged to stop aliens from displacing citizens.
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Lasker
United States Shipping Board Today
San Francisco
Larker
Mine War Escalates Amid Strife at Black Diamond
Eye witnesses describe tense scenes at the Black Diamond mine as workers, many American-born or naturalized, face scabs and protests. A veteran employee recounts harassment while a delivery truck driver endures a hostile crowd before leaving.
Rail Strike Plans Escalate With Wage Cuts Start Date
Officials reveal wage reductions 10 percent for skilled labor and 25 percent for unskilled workers to take effect as payrolls change, with implementation possible by November 1 without waiting for the labor board. Union leaders fret over public impact and cross-industry consequences.
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United States Railroad Labor Board
Chinese Sails for Home With American Wife
Mrs. Chenkal Huang formerly Lillian Stillwell of Ithaca New York sails from Seattle with her Chinese husband on the We Matehee for China after a Newark wedding in August. They plan to return to Cornell University next year where Huang studies government and she pursues music.
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Chenkal Huang
Lillian Stillwell
Ithaca
N. Y
Seattle
China
Huang
Newark
N. J
Cornell University
States
Cornell
Chi Tsun Yeh
Dorothy Alice Moye
Wee
Agnes Kwong
Ta Li
Life Sentence For Hightower In Priest Murder Case
William Hightower an itinerant baker and philosopher was sentenced to life imprisonment in Redwood City for the murder and kidnapping of Rev Father Patrick Heslin. A new trial was denied by Superior Judge George Buck of San Mateo County. Hightower protested a lack of a fair trial and said he named many witnesses who were not called. He likely will be moved to San Quentin that evening.
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Cal
William Hightower
Patrick Heslin
Colma
Hightower
George Buck
San Mateo County
Buck
San Quentin
Tables Turned on Razzberry Chief at Black Diamond
Dominick Waldright quits the razzberry glee club and is razzberried in retaliation as the mine reopens on August 22. He and his four sons and their women folk are among the first to join the club with deep bass and roaring undertone to the performance.
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Dominick
Italy
Babel
Black Diamond
Dominick Waldright
Razzberry Glee Club
The
Glee Club
Quiet Strike Atmosphere Holds in Issaquah
Judge Ron ald's injunction against peaceful picketing in Black Diamond and Newcastle showed no effect in Issaquah where little demonstrative activity occurs. Most strikers with families have sought work elsewhere and cooperate with the sheriff. A 25 man march from the mine to a local theater ended with a silent return under a line of strikers. Food for families and strike benefits arrive, with no acute tension reported.
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Ronald
Issaquah Issaquah
Black Diamond
Newcastle
Pacific Coast Company
Mahoney Faces Execution Delay as Appeal Considered
Mahoney remains in near silent stasis in his death cell on the eve of the January 6 hanging date. Sheriff Starwich says Mahoney will stay in the local jail while his appeal to the supreme court awaits disposition, potentially delaying the execution beyond the scheduled date if a new trial is granted.
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Jamen EE. Mahoney
Matt Starwich
Mahoney
Starwich
Maces
Supreme Court
Ronald
Walla Walla
Three Stores Move Into Denny Building
Ground floor spaces of the Denny building at Second Ave and Union St are leased to Strong & Warner, New York Waist House operators, and a Portland Butte jewelry venture. The Rialt building host is the 120-store chain softens. the Denny remodeling costs 50000 dollars.
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Second Ave
Union St
B. Asia
Strong & Warner
New York
A. Dol
Portland
Butte
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