Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-02
THREATENS THE ONE WHO
TILTED HIM
YOUNG WOMAN A HEROINE
William Narvaez Is Arrested After
FlourishIng Weapon and Threat-
enIng Sweetheart and Her
Family

Maddened by jealousy and the
thought that the woman who had
promised to be his bride had ceased to
love him, William Narvaez a Jockey,
attempted to kill his sweetheart, Miss
Louisa Mugnemi, at her home, 1926 East
Twelfth street, yesterday morning by
shooting her. Navaez was prevented
from carrying out his intentions only by
the timely interference Of Miss Louretta
Brown of Magnolia street. Finding
that his plans were about to be frus-
trated Narvaez turned on Miss Brown
and a struggle ensued.
Just as Narvaez had overpowered
Miss Brown, Mrs. Julia Mugnem,,
Louisa's mother, came upon the scene.
Cries from the two terrified girls at
tracted other members of the house.
hold.
Fight for Weapon
In an instant H. H. Smith and Narvaez
were struggling desperately for posses
sion of the weapon. Once when the
Jockey succeeded in pointing the pistol
at Miss Mugnemi. witnesses say, lie
pulled the trigger but the discharge was
prevented by the finger of Smith, which
was crushed by the hammer Of the
weapon. One of the young women
called the police and few minutes
later Patrolmen Roy Allen and Hub
bard arrested Narvaez
Late yesterday afternoon Narvaez was
arraigned before Police Judge Cham
bers on the charge Of hourishing a
deadly weapon. Judge Chambers fixed
the bail at $780,
CourtshIp of Pair
Nearly a year ago the jockey, who is
well known as rider on the western
coast, went to the Mugnemi house, at
that time I'LL San Pedro street, and
secured a room. There he met Louisa
Mugnemi and in short time the two
apparently grew very fond of each
other. Though the parents objected to
the match the two were often together.
A friend of Miss Mugnemi says the girl
promised to marry him twice before he
left Ascot for northern track.
During his absence from the city It
Is said that a handsome young United
States army lieutenant took the place
of Narvaez In the heart Of the young
woman. Narvaez returned and pleaded
his suit in vain. Louisa's father be-
coming alarmed sought the police and
four months ago officer Boyd arrested
Narvaez, but no case could be made cut
against the jockey.
Seeks Appointment
Monday Louisa received a letter from
Narvaez, supposed to have been writ
ten at his home in San Jose, asking her
to go to the postoffice at IL o'clock and
there she would find a registered letter
containing money. With this money
Louisa was to go to q pawnshop and
buy back ring and watch Narvaez
said he had pawned. Louisa consulted
with her friend Miss Brown, and de-
cided that it was only ruse to get her
to meet him.
During the afternoon Mrs. Mugnemi
discovered Narvaez about the house and
invited him in. He demanded TO see
Louisa. After he had attempted to per-
suade her to remain home with him
while the others of the household went
to a dance in the evening Mrs. Mugnemi
told him that he could see her daughter
no more. This angered the jockey and
he is said to have threatened the family.
About 10 o'clock yesterday morning
Narvaez appeared at the house and
asked for Louisa. She sent word that
she did not wish to see him. The in
stant he received the message he was
filled with rage. With a wild laugh he
started for the bathroom, where Louisa
had hidden. AS he neared the door he
drew his revolver and shouted that he
would "clean" the house. Miss Brown
witnessed the affair and becoming
frightened rushed after the man. In
talking of the affair Miss Mugnemi
said that she owed her life to Miss
Brown.
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