Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-10
Declares Himself Bankrupt


Joseph p. Gage of Oleander, Fresno
county, yesterday filed a petition of
bankruptcy with the clerk of the United
States district court His unsecured
liabilities amount to $685.. There are
no assets.
Struck by Locomotive
John A. Simmons, employed in the
Southern Pacific yards, was struck by
locomotive yesterday morning and
sustained slight injuries on the hip and
shoulders. He was later removed tt
the Sisters hospital.
Gas Escapes
For nearly an hour last evening an
S-inch gas main that was being re-
paired at Jackson and Vignes streets
poured it's volume of explosive contents
into the air and made residents OF the
neighborhood miserable.
Struck by Carriage
While crossing Third street near the
Third street tunnel Miss Anna Roth
man of 500 West Third street was
struck by carriage driven by physi-
clan and slightly injured. Miss Roth
man was removed to her home.
Falls From Car
In attempting to board Main street
car near Fifth street David Vaughn oil
ing fell to the pavement and sustained
slight injuries about the head and face
Vaughan was taken to the receiving
hospital by the crew of the car.
Woman Accused
Mrs. Alice Needham of Latin station
was arraigned before Justice Young
yesterday on charge of disturbing the
peace. 1t is alleged the woman fought
with another woman early Sunday
morning. Her bail was fixed at 500 and
she was released.
Good Shepherd Auxiliary Meeting
An informal meeting of the ladies'
auxiliary of the Good Shepherd convent
was held yesterday afternoon at the
convent. A special meeting will be
held next Tuesday afternoon. The first
formal meeting will be held on the first
Tuesday afternoon of November.
Chinese on Trial
Fong Wong, charged with having in
his possession Chinese lottery tickets,
and Fong Lee charged with carrying
concealed weapons, were arraigned be-
fore Police Judge Austin yesterday.
The former was fined $50 and costs and
the latter released on S25 bail. Lees
case was set for october IL.
Sues Greeley BentIy
Suit for the recovery of property
was brought against Mrs. Alice Bently.
wife of Greeley Bentley, charged with
embezzlement yesterday in the supe-
rior court by the Title Guarantee and
Trust company. The company alleges
Bently decided the lot to his wife after
he had false deed recorded.
Escape From Whittier
While at work in the fields of the
Whittier reformatory yesterday after
noon Bert Roger and Roger German,
two incorrigibleS, ran away and are
thought to be in this city. Last even
ing Maj. Cole of the school in COM
pany with several of the local police
Instituted a search for the lads.
Think Woman Insane
Mrs Bates Henderson of Latin sta
ton was arrested last evening on the
suspicion that she is insane and will
be held pending investigation. Officer
O. T. Walker noticed her standing in
front of a real estate office about noon
and later in the day found the woman
still there. 1t is thought she is suffer-
ing from mental trouble caused by her
husbands suicide three months ago.
stork Visits Hotel Mans Home
One of the happiest men in hotel
circles these days is Manager Richard
W. Larrtt of the Westminster A stork
visited his home last Sunday morning.
He is now the proud father of a girl
baby who weighs eight pounds and
one and a quarter ounces. Mr. Larritt
is very particular about the ounce and
the fraction thereof say his friends,
who keep him busy passing out cigars
Thrown Into Street
While attempting to enter a house
near Ord and New High streets last
evening j. Holagoran, a Mexican la
he -+n
by a resident of the place and thrown
into the road, sustaining slight injuries
about the head and body. Holagoran
was mucn intoxicated and wandered
along Ord street until he was arrested.
Later it was discovered that the MeXi-
can had attempted to break into resi-
dence.
Petition From Voters League
The Voters league presented a
recommendation to the council yester-
day asking that the five year contracts
for lighting public buildings and streets
and on which the council will soon re-
ceive bids, pe reconsidered and a term
not longer than three years set. The
league urges two years as the ideal
time limit for a contract of this ma
ture. The legislative committee will
consider it.
Ex=ConVict Arrested
L. Martinez, an ex-convict, was ar
rested yesterday morning on Ord street
by officer McCarb. Martinez was
found carrying a large robe, a few
fragments of a harness and a knife
He told the officer that he was remov-
ing the articles to another place for
safety. But, upon inquiry in the vicin-
ity, a merchant conducting a store at
2141a Ord STREET, identified the articles,
including the knife, and the charge of
suspicion was changed to that of lar
ceny.