Fourth Trial Of Buman Williams Near Verdict
Kitty Turner and her two month old baby attended the fourth trial of Buman Williams as jurors and witnesses described prior quarrels and shouted threats. Juror John Elder explained asthma and a later drinking episode. defense witnesses testified to Williams's remarks about greasers and sheepherders. Verdict now expected by week’s end as further witness testimony is planned.
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Kitty Turner
Williams
Wanderer
VandeVer
John Smith
Rowan Irwin
Smith
W Davis
Brown Cornwall
August Borel
Co. J. Douglas
B. F. McCullough
P. M. Branan
Mahon
Japanese Beaten in New Chinatown Brawl
In New Chinatown Deputy Mort Bell investigated a violent altercation in which Seto Ohiato, jailed with a dislocated arm and battered face, accused five locals including Old Hai of extortion and assault over a $1000 demand. Ohiato says he refused to fund a Japanese political society. employers back his account as officers probe the case amid reports of wartime fund levies.
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New Chinatown
Orient
Seto Ohiato
Mort Bell
Old Hai
Chiato
Hai
Ohaito
Opera Cafe
Japan
Flag Day observance urged and union votes on wage demand
Friday June 14 to be Flag Day with L W Simmons urging nationwide observance including displaying flags and wearing emblems. Schools urged to mark the day with appropriate exercises. On June 9 Sunday schools to hold activities. In Detroit 2300 Street Railway Men's Union members vote to grant United Railways 48 hours to grant a 28 cent per hour raise or submit to arbitration.
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L. W. Simmons
Department of California
Nevada
Detroit
Mich
Street Railway Men’s Union
United Railways
Mayor Schmitz Testifies as Trial Proceeds in Ex Tortion Case
San Francisco June 11 The defense in Mayor Eugene E Schmitz ex tortion trial calls M P Scott as witness and the mayor takes the stand denying involvement in bribery schemes. Scott testifies he and Reagan plotted to revoke Tortoni licenses over union pressure while denying a cash sack of 28000 funds. The cross examination grows tense as Heney questions Ruef payments and the mayor answers with counsel guidance amid objections and courtroom contention. Burglaries: City saloon on M Street robbed of 17 to 18 dollars in nickels and dimes plus a bottle of whiskey. entry made via a small square window after failed window work and a buggy seen nearby. Police note unusual nickel heavy haul and identify possible red light district ties amid ongoing investigations.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
M. P. Scott
Cooks and Waiters
Scott
Reagan
Tortoni’s
Heney
Board of Public Works
Frank Maestretti
Cooks and Waiters Union
Syetem Scott
Campbell
Ollowing
Hutton
Police Commission
Commissioner Hutton
Malfanti
Delmonicos
Ruef
Schmitz
Dunne
M Street
Eylaud
Marshal McKey
Red Light
Weather notes and a fashion ad mix in San Francisco scene
In San Francisco and nearby areas showers arrive this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with cloudy unsettled weather and a light southeast wind. The San Joaquin Valley also faces showers tonight and Wednesday with a light north wind shifting to south. Then an abrupt shift to a clothing ad touting summer two-piece suits at The Toggery featuring new line and stylish materials.
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San Francisco
San Joaquin Valley
Toggery
Express
Oil bids rise as city weighs options
City bids for 10% gravity oil yielded only Blodget bids. After discussion, trustees accepted the 11% gravity oil at 80 cents, noting a prior offer at 80 cents for 10% gravity. City Attorney Platt introduced a new auto speed ordinance with hefty fines, plus a plan for 10 mile speed signs. Kruse tract withdrawn, city attorney salary raised to 100 monthly, and ordinance revisions to begin next week.
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H. A. Blodget
Blodget
McDonald
Tilton
Platt
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Buman Williams
Bakersfield
Ninteenth Street
K. C. Land Co
I. Ikenberg
Bakersfield Grocery CO
Ikenberg
Raef
Judge Dunne
Barrett
Moore
A. Lauducci
and Antracoli
U. S. Kruse
Kern City
Platz
Flournoy
The
Kodak Store
J. A. Hughes
Kern
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