Murder Mystery Darkens At Mexican Gold Camp
Los Angeles attorney Jno H Foley travels to Nogales and Altar in Northern Sonora to pursue evidence in the death of Anthon Swenzen owner of half the St Augustine mine at Atil. Reports say Newton Brown killed Swenzen and awaits examination in Altar jail though some doubt remains.
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Los Angeles
Jno. H. Foley
Nogales
Ariz
Altar
Sonora
Mexico
Anthon Swenzen
Newton Brown
Atil
Swensen
Brown
Swenzen
St. Augustine
Foley
L C Brand Secures Franchise for Glendale Los Angeles Line
L C Brand for the Los Angeles and Glendale Railway Company has secured a franchise to build an electric line between Glendale and Los Angeles. The bid priced at $20,000 with one other bidder present. The route will be standard gauge and construction to begin immediately.
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L. C
Los Angeles
US European squadron arrives at Kiel in German harbor
On June 23 the US European squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton anchored opposite the yacht club in Kiel as eight battleships and six cruisers of Prince Henry of Prussia’s fleet saluted the Americans. The German flagship and vessels dressed in honors flew the stars and stripes while officers exchanged calls. A band played America and locals gathered along the bay to cheer.
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Kiel
Cotton
Yacht Club House
Prince Henry of
Prussia
America
Prince Henry
Hohenzollern
San Francisco
Chicago
Machias
Yacht Club
Joseph N. Hemphill
Kearsarge
Weather Forecast for Southern California
San Francisco weather bulletin dated June 23 reports cloudy conditions tonight and a fair Wednesday in Southern California with light northwesterly winds.
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San Francisco
California
Lynching of George White in Wilmington Stirred Public Support
In Wilmington on June 23 a mob overpowered guards at Newcastle county work house, dragged George White from a cell, and burned him at the stake. Twelve year old Peter Smith was wounded by a volley and may die. The lynching left the victim chained as rain extinguished the fire and many locals publicly approved.
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Wilmington
Del
George White
Helen Bishop
Newcastle County
Peter Smith
Desperate Slayer of Helen Bishop Burned in Public Lynching
A Black man confessed to abducting and murdering Helen Bishop, then was seized by a mob at a North Carolina workhouse. The crowd of five to six thousand broke in, battled guards with water and weapons, and burned the prisoner atop a stake after lengthy shouting and prayers for mercy. Police attempted to intervene but could not prevent the lynching.
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White
Woodward
Baker
Virginia
Wilmington
Black
Warden Reserve
Narth
Kentucky
Sale of Suits for Men at Low Prices
Discriminating buyers will find these suits desirable and trustworthy at ten dollars. Normally they would fetch about three times that price, but we offer them at this low rate.
50c Waists 25c Percale and Calico Shirt Waists
Local department offers a selection of shirt waists priced at 50 cents and 25 cents. Percale and calico fabrics feature in the affordable lines, appealing to shoppers seeking inexpensive, ready to wear garments.
Outing Suits The Correct Kind in Hot Weather Choice
A local shop advertises light unlined outing suits in wool crashes and homespuns, priced from 5 to 15 dollars, with many at 10 to 12 dollars. White or fancy vests complement summer wear and a large line of soft shirts is offered.
Trunks in all styles and sizes at fixed price range
A local retailer advertises trunks available in every style and size with a no matter what price you wish to pay approach, offering prices from three fifty to thirty five dollars.
White Oxford and Madras Waists On Special
Advertises waists priced at 1.25 to 1.50 with sale price 95 cents. Features White Oxford waists with black polka dot and solid Madras options, described as handsome and well made, valued at 1.50.
Shirt Waist Suits Greatly Reduced This Week
Advertisement notes heavy Oxford suits in white and colors with skirts full sweep seven gore and flounced waists trimmed with large pearl buttons matching collar and belt. A splendid outing costume valued at five dollars offered at a special price this week for 3.95.
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Keoe
Shirt Waist Suits Worth 6 At 4 85 Special This Week
Extra fine Armure Oxford shirt waist suits with full sweep skirts and seven gore. Flounced waist trimmed with pearl buttons. Natty traveling or seaside costume. Worth 6.00. Special for this week at 4.85.
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Armure
Oxford
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Weather Forecast
Price’s Corner
Guard Reserve
Princess Road
Kilmere
Lillian Rhode
Fredrikebpict Dior
Madras, Lawn and Percale
Oxfords
Ing “Derbro
Blucher
Nat R. Solomon
Chas.e, Saw
Opticians
19Th Street
Hodaks
Kodaks
Kodak
J. A. Hughies
Phone
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