End of Key Calhoun Case Week Adjourns Hearings
San Francisco May 21 The week in the Calhoun case ends with court adjournment as Heney seeks to open sealed papers from Abbott's law office amid claims of improper pressure. Helms testified about dynamiting houses linked to Abbott and Luther Brown. defense objections limited further inquiry.
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Judge Lawlor
William Abbot
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William Burns
Helms
Heney
Stanley Moore
Moore
Charles W. Cobb
Mutilated Body Solves Mystery of Dead Girl
The mutilated body of 9 year old Annie Poltera was found in Griffin Park near Hollywood. The girl attended Hollywood School and her throat was cut, clothes torn, and the site showed signs of a violent strangulation. Her father John A. Poltera, a chickenraiser, reported a missing site from his home since last Monday.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Little Annie Poltera
Hollywood
Griffin Park
John A. Poltera
Adam God Refuses Lawyers In Kansas City Murder Trial
In Kansas City, James Sharp known as Adam God, defies lawyers and judges in his murder case tied to a winter religious riot that killed a policeman. He says he follows God and criticizes the court as blind, while noting jury selection proceeds slowly amid his courtroom stance.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
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Aes
Striking Japs to Hold Parade in Honolulu
A parade of 1000 striking Japanese sugar laborers is planned in Honolulu to march from plantations. They are headed by a band carrying Japanese and American flags. Supporters in the city prepare a reception at their headquarters as the strike grows.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
W. B. Sallender Company Sells Furniture at Cost Prices
The firm announces its intention to move to Bishop and is selling its large and selected stock of furniture at cost prices. Readers are urged to call early as stock is rapidly Aten in lating.
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W. 8. Sallender ‘Company
Bishop
Copper Market Report From The Metal Market May 21
Copper prices edge up with lively trading as April and May quotes show gains. Lend-lease and related metals hold steady while market watchers note modest activity and steady demand.
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Associated Pros
New York
Declamation winners named from Reno and Carson
In the Reno declamation contest Hale of Reno won the first boys prize and Olmstead of Goldfield took second. For the girls Florence Burlingame of Carson was first and Bessie Dixon of Verdi second. The academic field meet is set for Mackey Athletic field at the university tomorrow.
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Reno
Va:ious
Hale
Olmstead
Goldfield
Florence Burlingame
Carson
Bessie Dixon
Verdi
Mackey
Whaler's Crew Awarded Damages for Cruelty
Fifteen members of the crew of the whaler John Winthrop won damages totaling 10100 against the owners and Captain W. Z. Shore in U S district court. The ruling cited mistreatment during the voyage including thumbs injuries and other abuses as the captain feared mutiny.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
John Winthrop
W. Z. Shore
United States District Court
Mrs Taft Canceling Social Duties After Illness
Washington May 21 Mrs Taft has recovered from a nervous breakdown but will likely give up all social duties for some time if Congress remains in session after July 1. She plans to depart for Beverly Massachusetts in early July with the president to follow later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Congress
Tart
Beverly
Massas Ehusetts
Nevada Railroad Commission Meets in Carson City
The Nevada railroad commission sits in Carson City reviewing Wells Fargo express rates in Nevada. A Christenson of Wells Fargo and company and other officials arrived in Reno to explain why rates should not be reduced. The commission conducts proceedings all afternoon with triplicate notices for interested parties.
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Carson City
Wells, Fargo and Company
A.christenson
Reno
State Railroad Commission
Nevada
Coalition of Senators Breaks Deadlock in Tariff Revision
Washington May 21 The Senate made progress on tariff revision despite continual quarrelling in the chamber. The Democratic and progressive Republican coalition is split on income tax with Bailey and Cummins to submit amendments. Finance committee and lumber supporters report a compromise: higher lumber duty not to exceed 50 cents per thousand above rough lumber rate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Cummins
Finance Committee
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Indian Woman Indicted by Grand Jury in Nevada
Sarah Carson an elderly Indian woman was indicted for murder by a grand jury in Elko Nevada on May 21. She claimed a medicine man ordered the killing to save her sick husband and confessed to burning the body after killing her mother in law.
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Associated Press
Elko
Nev
Sarah Carson
Beleft
Mohonk Lake Arbitration Meet Speakers on Truth in Press
British Ambassador Bryce Sale urged newspapers to seek truth and publish it without shaming the past, asserting the press should not be blamed for stirring international trouble at Mohonk Lake. The remarks stressed responsibility and accuracy in reporting during the international arbitration gathering.
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Associated Press
Mohonk Lake
N. Y
Mohonk Lake International
Bryce Sale
Gold Hills Sues Indiana Mining For Ground Rights
Gold Hills Mining and Milling company controlled by George Wingfield and D R C Brown filed in district court at Pioneer Nevada asserting ownership of the Conservative claim. Indiana Mining company allegedly entered the northerly 600 feet by force on February 1 and began mining. Plaintiff seeks possession damages of 25000 and an injunction to stop further mining.
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Pioneer
Gold Hills Mining and Milling Company
Indiana , Nevada Mining Company
George Wingfield
D. R. C. Brown
W. A. Wheeler
Indiana
Gold Hills Company
Washoe gather for Kaiser's funeral amid fears of trouble
In Carson on May 21 authorities moved Kaiser's interment to the penitentiary as about 500 Washoe Indians armed and angered over the death of Charles Kaiser son of Black Morse gathered to receive the body and planned a pow wow. They resented white interference with tribal justice after Kaiser's execution for his wife's murder.
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Charles Kaiser
Associated Press
Carson
Black Morse
Kaiser
Kaiser B
Prohibition Talks Highlight Presbyterian General Assembly
The Presbyterian church general assembly in Denver opened with debate on Sunday amusements prohibition, divorce abolition, and religious education. Dr. J. D. Moffatt of Pittsburg and Dr. B. P. Fullerton of St. Louis presented executive committee reports on administration and agency reform.
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Associated Press
Denver
Presbyterian Church General Assembly
J. D. Moffatt
Pittsburg
B. P. Fullerton
St. Louis
Moffatt
Eturch
Committee On Administrative Agencies
Nevada Jockey Club Forms Plans for Reno Meet
Fifty wealthy Nevada residents formed the Nevada Jockey Club to stage a large racing meet soon after Salt Lake races. California racing men assisted in organizing. The state fair grounds will host the event and 700 was voted to repair the track. A twenty day season is under consideration. Over 100000 dollars allocated for apportioned program.
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Associated Preas
Reno
Nevada
Nevada Jockey Era
Salt Lake
California
State Fair Grounds
le Pram
Saat
Nuggets Weigh Close 10 Ounce Nuggets Weigh Close 10 Ounce
Special to the Banania reports Goldfield reveling in placer finds as Thomas D. Murphy returns from Manhattan with pockets full of nuggets from pinhead to an inch. Murphy outlines ample water, smooth operations, and plans to expand boxes soon. He says district looks very good and expects to return to camp in four or five days.
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Banania
Goldfield
Thomas D. Murphy
Manhattan
Penitentiary Study Tour Aims to Improve Carson Facility
Attorney General Stoddard and State Engineer Kols of the prison commission left Reno for New York to study eastern penal institutions. They travel to examine methods and facilities with the goal of improving the Carson penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Reno
Stoddard
F. R. Kols
Prison Commission
New York
Carson Penitentiary
Horned Toad Hat Pins Made From Texas Toads
Two thousand horned toads from Texas are undergoing a metalizing process at a plant in Wankegita to form hot pins. Each pin requires a fresh toad killed by chloroform. The firm plans production of 56 000 toad pins aimed at women drawn to fad accessories.
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Chicago
Texas
Wankegita
Ely Ore Shipments Hit Record Daily Average
In By Nevada last week shipments reached the highest daily average in the camp's history. About 100 cars daily, each over 50 hundred tons, move to the concentrator via five trains. Two crews handle the ore line, boosting overall efficiency and low-cost results claimed to be notable at home and abroad as production marks a year of operation.
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Nevada
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