Dramatic Trial Near Lunch Counter Sparks Wide Interest
Testimony from William Ryan, his assistant, and Jimmie Hall aligns on two shots, a struggle, and Black and Otey facing the counter with three men close by as the shooting occurred. Defense counsel C B Wilson attacks for self defense while Mrs. Otey and her young daughter travel from Klamath Falls to attend. The crowded courtroom highlights the Black family’s prominence and the case’s broad public interest.
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Feach
Tombler
Jodge
Wiliam Ryan
Zlly
Winslows
Jimmie Hall
Phoenix
Black
Otey
C. BR. Wilson
Charles B. Otey
Susan Ann
Klamath Falls
Carson's Attorney Seeks $100000 Fees in Suit
George Campbell Carson faced new legal trouble as his attorney Antone Stanisland Pare filed a $100,000 suit claiming services for obtaining patents on a reverberatory furnace. Carson, a former prospector, had recently settled with copper companies for millions over the furnace patents.
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San Francisco
George Campbell Carson
Antone Stanisland Pare
Carson
End of Chicago Iron Workers Strike Seen Near
The Chicago iron workers strike that halted new construction valued at about $200 million since Saturday appeared close to ending as workers return to duties under a new agreement. Bridge and structural steel workers will be paid $13 a day for a year, following a late night deal between the union and Chicago Steel Erectors Association after earlier discord over terms.
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Chicago
ADI
Chicago Steel Erectors Association
Structural Steel
Iron League
League
Forest Fire Threatens Crabberry Port Town
A forest fire near Crabberry Port age raged about 1 mile north along the Thin Flow railway and spread out of control. Strong winds today pushed the blaze toward town with extensive damage reported overnight.
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PAS
Crabberry Portage
Here
Rooms Needed to Care for Visitors During Road Meet
Winslow chamber of commerce requests residents offer spare rooms to host delegates and visitors during the Good Roads convention. The chamber will collect names and addresses and assign accommodations through a special committee to ease hotel congestion during the event.
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Winslow Chamber of Commerce
Good Roads
Chamber of Commerce
Two Mexicans Slain in Ajo Shootout
In Ajo this morning two Mexicans were shot to death and a third injured after a shooting affray. A fourth Mexican was taken into custody on the killing charge as Sheriff Jin AleDonald, Deputy Frank Branson, and an assistant county attorney hurried to the scene to investigate.
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Tucson
Ajo
Jin AleDonald
Pima County
Frank Branson
County Assessed Valuations Steady in Navajo County
Navajo county board of supervisors sits as a board of equalization reporting valuations may rise slightly despite exemptions under the new law. Growth in Winslow building, revisions of household furniture assessments, and resistance to reductions aim to keep the county valuation near 12 million dollars for 1929 as sessions continue through June 10.
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Holbrook
Navajo County
Navajo
Winslow
Vacationless summer for Hoover cabinet members
Washington report notes most of President Hoover’s cabinet will stay in Washington through the summer. Only Interior Secretary Wilbur plans a brief western trip for oil conference at Colorado Springs June 10 and a reclamation tour, returning mid July. Six other cabinet members have no plans to vacation and will remain near their posts.
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Washington
Hoover
Foreign
Congress
White House
Wilbur
West
Colorado Springs
Stimson
Good
Jeamont
Mellon
Hyde
Crown
Stamp Collectors Rush for New Issue
James F. Sheppard postmaster of Menlo Park New Jersey faced an $8,000 day as stamp collectors from several states gathered before his post office to buy the electric light invention commemorative stamp fifty years after its creation.
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Menlo Park
N. J
James F. Sheppard
California
Sheppard
Quake Felt in Mendoza Province Causes Casualties
Reports from Mendoza Province indicate new earthquakes near EL Nevado hill in Argentina. Unconfirmed accounts claim numerous deaths and injuries as the tremors were felt across the region.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mendoza
EL Nevado Hill
Curtiss Airport Plan Near Pelham Park Adjoining NYC
Curtiss Airports Inc plans immediate contraction of a 3 million dollar airport on a site adjoining Pelham Park on the outskirts of New York City. The project aims to enhance air service and expand regional aviation facilities near the metropolitan area.
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Pelham Park
New York City
Curtiss Airports, Inc
Winslow Plumbing and Heating Co Moves to New Address
The Winslow Plumbing and Heating Co. relocates to 118 West Aspinwall Street with J T Butler as proprietor and phone listed 388 W T. Butler.
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Winslow Plumbing and Heating Co
West Aspinwall Street
T. Butler
Morrow Returns to Mexico City After Shortened Vacation
Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow is en route to Mexico City after cutting short his U S vacation by about a month. He had been in Washington for consultations before resuming his post.
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Washington
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico City
United States
Flagstaff Man Injured After Jump From Moving Car
Alejandro Becerrie of Flagstaff received severe cuts and facial bruises when he leaped from a moving auto west of here late last night. His companion driver, fearing carburetor trouble, drove on to Flagstaff for medical care after Beauerrie was treated locally. In a separate item, Phoenix postal workers plan to open their 1930 national convention in Phoenix on Labor Day with Lee E. George as president.
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Becerrie
Flagstaff
Phoenix
Lee E. George
National Organization
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Stewart
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