Haywood Jury Complete for Murder Trial Opening Set
Boise Idaho June 3 the Haywood murder trial jury is complete and sworn with 12 jurors named including Thomas B Gess Finlay McBegan Samuel D Gilman Daniel Clark George Powell O V Sebern H E Messaire Lee Scrivenor J A Robertson Levi Smith A P Burns and Samuel F Russell opening address set for tomorrow morning after a recess. The first talesman Alfred Hoff faced defense objections before being qualified O V Sebern qualified without difficulty. The court recessed until 3 pm.
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Boise
O. B. Sebern
Thomas B. Gess
Finlay McBegan
Samuel D. Gilman
Daniel Clark
George Powell
O. V. Sebern
H. E. Messaire
Lee Scrivenor
J. A
Eoff
No Charge Against Mulatto Girls in County Jail Case
The fate of Mary and Norah Wiley, two mulatto girls in county jail, remains unsettled as McKowan resists charges. Rowen Irwin, acting DA, seeks to prosecute while Marshal Mc Kamy hunts for McKowan to obtain a complaint. John Wiley, companion of one woman, faces a charge of visiting an opium den. Kid McCoy received a suspended sentence from Judge Thomas. Attorney Jess R. Dorsey was retained to defend the mulattoes. California Want Ads Bring Returns.
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Mary
Norah Wiley
McKowan
Rowen Irwin
J. W. P. Laird
Marshal McKamy
Fairbanks-Morse
John Wiley
J. C
Kid
JAP POLITICIANS WHINE OVER U S RELATIONS
Leading figures in and out of politics express apprehension about future relations with the United States. Though actual hostilities are not expected, the unique federal state dynamic and labor clashes over treaty rights, highlighted by a second San Francisco incident, unsettle local politicians.
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Torio
United States
Balloon Ascension for Fourth of July Water Battle
Fourth of July celebration plans include a balloon ascension and parachute jump with Ira Hochheimer arranging the act in San Francisco. The feature, cost $300, will be coordinated by the executive committee and subcommittees tonight. Also proposed is a water fight with rival sides and street battles led by chosen captains for a rare, lively spectacle.
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Ira Hochheimer
San Francisco
M. Wangenheim
Union seeks changes at Western Union Telegraph Company
The Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America sent grievances and requests for changes to Western Union directors. Company officials and union representatives said a strike is not expected as a result of the demands.
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New York
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union Telegraph Company
Letter Carriers Required to Wear Dark Ties
Washington June 2 Official directive from the post office department requires letter carriers who wear shirt waists to also wear dark ties and belts. Postmaster General Meyer responded to a carrier’s letter confirming the rule.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Meyer
Local Grocer Promises Quality Amid Low Prices
A vintage shopping notice touts high grade groceries and lasting quality, claiming superior standards stand strong even as prices fade from memory. The message emphasizes value and dependable products.
Supervisors Set Two Percent Interest Rate For County Funds
County supervisors approved a two per cent legal interest rate on county money deposited in local banks. Banks have until the 22nd to apply for loans. if none apply and bonds are not furnished, funds stay in county vaults. Also discussed: two petitions for Justice of the Peace in the Tenth Township following M. G. Reddy’s death, with candidates John J. Nestor and Harry E. Coleman receiving strong support. May hospital stats reviewed. Dr. A. F. Schafer reappointed County Physician at $100 monthly. Petitions for County Health Officer and Board of Education members accepted, no action. Knights of Pythias will visit Kern Lodge for third-degree work next Thursday. California Want Ads Bring Returns.
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Board of Supervisors
Jerry Shields
Woody
Tenth
M. G. Reddy
John J. Nestor
Harry E. Colman
Nestor
Mojave
Coleman
Schafer
A. F. Schafer
Fowler and Rogers
Leo. G. Pauly
D. W. Nelson
County Board of Education
Knights of Pythias
Bakersfield
Kern Lodge
Linemen Walk Out in Support of Girl Operators
In San Francisco on June 3 the entire staff of linemen at Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co quit to back striking girl operators seeking union recognition. After talks with President Scott failed, about 200 linemen left work as the union directed the action following a mass meeting demanding concessions from the company and presenting the resolution to head office.
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San Francisco
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Scott
Woodmen Contest Continues With New Applications
The Woodmen are still busy with their membership contest and will present another batch of applications tonight, with probable initiations. The order now has well over 600 members and about forty more applications are on hand. The Woodmen of World Camp conducted funeral services yesterday for Reed W. Abbott, with many members attending. Next Sunday will feature the camp's annual decoration day services. The Eastern Star Chapter meets tonight.
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Reed W. Abbott
Ikenburg Buys Into Bakersfield Grocery Co
Ikenburg, long time superintendent of the grocery department at a local store, buys J. W. Crosland’s share in the Bakersfield Grocery Company. He will take charge next Wednesday and is praised as a competent grocer with many friends in Bakersfield.
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I. Ikenberg
Bakersfield
J. W. Crosland
Bakersfield Grocery Company
Ikenberg
Delano Trip By Auto From Local Couple Pair
Mr and Mrs J R Withrow and Mr and Mrs R O Quackenbush traveled to Delano yesterday in Quackenbushs automobile. They returned home on the evening train.
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Delano
J. R. Withrow
R. O. Quackenbush
Jurors in Schmitz Extortion Trial Near Selection End
San Francisco June 3. With three peremptory challenges left two for the defense and one for the prosecution jury selection to try Mayor Schmitz for extortion resumed before Judge Dunne. Edward J. Callan excused for not appearing on last year’s rolls. Martin O Connell, a retired manufacturer, testified modestly and refused to reveal ties to Spreckels or First National Bank. he claimed no opinion on guilt. He may join the panel if his name is on the last assessment roll. John B. Davitt, California Baking Company president, warned he cannot set aside his opinions and will not be swayed by sworn testimony.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Superior Court
Edward J. Callan
Martin O’connell
John Sherman
Bar
Heney
Frank Drew
O’connell
Spreckels
First National Bank
Rudolph Spreckles
Mr. Drew
John B. Davitt
California Baking Company
Theodore V. Halsey
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Glass
Judge Lawlor
Halsey
Judge Dunne
F. C. Coogan
D. L. Delmas
Abraham Ruef
George Ambsen
Jos. E. Green
W. S. Brobeck
Parkside Transit Company
Fourth Trial of Williams Opens in Superior Court
The fourth trial of Buman Williams for the murder of James Vandever proceeds Wednesday in the Superior Court after a court order moving from Department Two to One before Judge Mahon. Evidence may mirror prior testimony though possibly shorter.
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Buman Williams
James Vandever
Department Two
Mahon
Bennett
Big Three
Badly Injured by Kick of Horse Near Town
Alf Tibbet, owner of the stallion, was kicked in the chest yesterday morning three miles south of town. Four ribs were fractured. he is seriously injured and may have internal damage. Doctors say he was dangerously close to death if the kick had landed slightly differently.
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Alf Tibbet
Tibbet
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Tne Californian
W. U
Bakersfield Grocery Co
Ninteenth Street
Tel
County Hospital Report
Franz Buckreus
Eastern Star
Ikenburg
Bakersfild Grocery
Com
Mr. O'Connell
Williams
Judge Mahon
Los Angeles
Davis
Laird
Big Three Mining and Milling Company
Hamilton
Rossmond
Bolender
James E. Blender
J. W. Bolender
Department One
David Davis
Solomonan
Law
J. C. Cooper
The
Kodak Store
J. A. Hughes
Bakersfield and
Kern
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