California Jury Trial Faces Labor Bias Over McNamara Case
In Los Angeles the campaign for McNamara’s conviction continues with DA Fredericks pressing for jurors despite evidence of pro labor bias. The transcript shows questions about juror Jessen’s union views and the extent of his prejudice, while Darrow and Fredericks clash over fairness in the trial.
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Los Angeles
California
J. B. McNamara
Fredericks
Yap Ce
Otto A. Jessen
Darrow
Jessen
McNamara
Horton
Jensen
Times
Daily Times
The
Mr. Darrow
Mr. Horton
Trade UN
Court
St. Q
Hagerty
Oldest remedies for pies and roubles in a six ounce mix
A damaged notice describes a formula for a home remedy using six ounces and half ounce extracts, claiming quick relief for kidney and bladder disorders. It suggests shake and dose before bed and mentions druggists can supply ingredients. The claim includes backache and colored urine as warning signs.
Jolt to Roosevelt Theory From International Meeting
At the fourth international congress of the Malthusian league held in URGSDEN the group rejected Roosevelt belief publicizing race death by own action. The resolution argues overpopulation causes war and that reducing birth rates could bring universal peace. Celibacy and facultative sterilization were urged by speakers.
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Urgsden
Teecon
Hoodore
Roosevelt
Malthusian League
Dramatic critic Marjorie Paine jumps overboard in Utah Lake
In Provo Utah on October 20 a party of pleasure seekers found an empty boat at Utah Lake. They discovered Marjorie R Paine a noted dramatic critic and author had jumped overboard. She had tied an iron rod to her waist. Despondency prompted the act.
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Provo
Utah
Utah Lake
Marjorie R. Paine
Fifty Free Sewing Machines Plan With $1 Down
A newspaper blurb promotes a club plan offering fifty sewing machines with $1 down and $1 weekly payments. Buyers pay the initial dollar then receive delivery or hold service, and continue weekly payments until the machine is paid in full.
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Fisher Flouring
Cedar River
Fisner
Benn Four
Sewing Club Dollar Drive Ends Soon
The last Free Sewing Machine Club had 25 members and many women were disappointed as the membership limit was reached quickly. Even with this extension, organizers doubt the sale will last beyond one week.
Man of Mystery Identified as A. H. White in Midwest Case
In St Louis on October 30, two fellow railroad workers from Niles Michigan and the Frieco line identify the so called man of mystery as A H White alias Turkey White a former Rock Island conductor. Bruce L Cosner of Enid Oklahoma and John W Burt of the Frieco road say they worked with White for ten years and are certain of the identification.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Niles
Mich
George A. Kimmel
A. H. White
Turkey” White
Rock Island Railroad
Bruce L. Cosner
Frieco Railroad
Enid
Oklo
John W. Burt
Olive P Herrod Suicide Shocks Jeannette Community
Olive P Herrod aged 16 committed suicide by shooting at her Jeannette home as a crowd of girl friends waited on the lawn for an apple picking bee. Police investigated the tragedy occurring in Oct 80 in Jeannette Pennsylvania.
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Jeannette
Olive P. Herrod
Odd Bits of News From Across the Nation and World
A collage of brief items reports deaths in Plainfield and Exeter, a Civil War connection, a rebuke of women’s fashion in Atlantic City, legal notes on poker losses, a New York rat attack leading to hospital care, a death from middle ear infection in Newburgh, remarks by Chancellor Bethmann-Holweg on German living costs, Liberte explosion inquiry, a Chicago bartender dealing with a challenger, a Kentucky twins tragedy from acid, a Chicago father struck by a train, a Baltimore mother seeking contact with her son, and Geo Bogert's posthospital funeral upset in New York.
Wickersham to Be Trust Counsel
New York report claims Attorney General Wickersham plans to retire from the cabinet and join the law firm of Stetson Jennings Russell as of January 1. Francis L. Stetson, senior partner, leads the firm’s Steel Trust work. Wickersham previously belonged to Strong Cadwalader.
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New York
Wall Street
Wickersham
Stetson, Jennings & Ruseel
Francis L. Stetnon
Steel Trust
Strong & Cadwalader
Fatted Calf Bawls Over Portland Boy’s Plight
Chester McNeill, a Portland youth stranded at the St Francis hotel by H. S. Carr, saw his hotel bill paid and plans for transport home arranged. He vanished again and was found at C. L. Gates home. Gates will attempt to send Chester to Portland on the Santa Rosa steamer.
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United Prese
Han Francisco
Chester McNeill
Portland
St. Francis Hotel
Gates
Chester
Santa Rosa
Junketing Solon Sends Postcards
Defiance Ohio Oct 30 Congressman Timothy T Ansberry toured Europe while he dispatched 000 picture postal cards to his district to remind voters of his presence.
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Defiance, CO
Timothy T. Ansberry
Europe
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement asserts Pape's Diapepsin digests indigestion and sour stomach in five minutes. It claims common cures fail, explains stomach trouble from undigested food causing gas and nausea, and urges readers to ask their pharmacist to read the formula on the 60 cent case.
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Pape
Local Ballard Ad Promises Cigar Selection and Quick Service
A Ballard advertisement promotes a wide assortment of cigars and dry goods at 20th and Market. It highlights design work and fast service, with mentions of flowers and a big selection to attract shoppers.
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Belanger
Market St
Ballard
Stevens Academy Promotes Private Dance Lessons
An old classified notice advertises private dance lessons titled Dancing Guaranteed in 4 Private Lessons with daily offerings and trial, plus Kodak film development services at 10 cents a roll. It lists A. M. Frost at 1332 First Ave Seattle for contact.
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Stevens Academy
Pine
Halle
A. M. Frost
First Ave
Seattle
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Theo
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L. C. Rotcheiss
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