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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
PRETTY GIRL SAYS
YOUTH WR0NGED
Her; ASKS $4,000
In Complaint Myra Peet Alleges She
Was Wronged Under Promise
That She Would Be
Made Bride

Charging that she had been wronged
under promise of marriage, Myra
Peet, a beautiful young musician, yes
terday filed suit in the superior court
against Oliver w. Posey, jr., a prom
inent young society man OF Los An
geles and a member OF the wealthy
Posey family.
on account of failure to keep his al
legged promise and as balm for the posi-
ton of social outcast in which she
claims to have been placed as a result
of her acquaintance with the young
man.
Miss Peet has placed her case in the
hands of Carlyle Wynn, an attorney.
who took the first legal steps in her
behalf yesterday when he secured the
appointment of her mother Mrs. Nellie
B. Peet of Kansas City, as guardian of
the young woman. a necessary step, as
Miss Peeet, according to her own state
ment, is only little more than 16 years
old, too young to appear as plaintiff
in the action.
Miss Peet has since her arrival In
Los Angeles several months ago, been
employed as a pianist in a downtown
cafe. 1t was in this place, she said,
that she first met Posey March IL. and
the acquaintanceship was followed al
most Immediately by protestations of
affection on his part.
The truthfulness of his representa-
Continued Page Five)
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
BLOW OF ITALIANS
fist CAUSES DEATH
Believes Survivor Was Selected as
Object of Black Hands Re-
venge, but He Was Too
Powerful

SAN PEDRO, March 29.-Frank
Favette, Italian, who was knocked out
by Joe Barca, a pioneer resident of
this city after an altercation and fight
near Sixth and Beacon streets last
evening, died about midnight before
regaining consciousness, and Barca,
who had been arrested for assault, is
held on murder charge.
This afternoon an autopsy was held
by DIR. Campbell of Los Angeles, who
found the skull had been fractured
nearly from ear to ear. There were
also bad bruises on each side of the
head.
No new light has been thrown on
the nature of the quarrel which re-
suited in the tragedy. Barca is an
old resident here and has borne an
excellent reputation, while Favette has
been regarded as a bad man by the
italian colony. Barca made the state
ment last night that Favette had
called him a Black Hand and then had
hit him on the head. Barca, accord
ing to his own statement, retaliated
with a jab over Favette's heart which
knocked the latter over on the back
of his head, which hit the pavement
with terrific force, evidently causing
the fracture of the skull.
Favette, who leaves a wife and four
intervals for several years. He con-
Quoted a restaurant in the valley some
time ago and also lived part of the
time in Wilmington.
Many italians believe Barca has been
marked for attack by the Black Hand
society for many years, but it is inn
possible to ascertain whether any con-
nection exists between the former at
tacks on Barca and the trouble of yes
terday. 1t is remembered here that
twelve years ago Barca and his family
had a narrow escape from destruction
from a bomb which was exploded
under the house. Barca is said to have
been attacked in other instances, but
his powerful right arm has protected
him from the injury.
witnesses who saw the quarrel last
evening state that {Favette was the ag-
gressor and got in two blows before
Barca delivered the blow which re-
suited in the death of Favette.
An inquest will be held tomorrow
morning.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
LOCAL

Three men killed and two injured painfully
in collapse of partition wall at old jail near
courthouse.
Pretty girl charges youth wronged her and
brings suit to recover $4,000 to requite her in
tured feelings.
Expert exposer Of tricks by fake mediums
receives warning letter that II he does not
leave city ne will be assassinated.
Man accused of taking $29,7 750 from Monrovia
bank makes statement which Is followed by
more arrests.
Mayor Stephens uses his veto power in case
OF dead animal contract and ordinances gov
erning rates utility corporations may charge.
Council may oppose nominations for commis-
sioners made by Mayor Alexander and try to
tie hands Of new executive.
Plans for consolidation OF Los Angeles with
San Pedro and Wilmington is felt entirely to
8ew committed
Mayor stephens presides for the last time at
meeting OF police commission.
S. A. Butler elected successor to j. H. Call,
who resigned as president of the Municipal
Waterways association.
Bids received by the board of supervisors for
work on two miles OF Ell Monte road.
Impostor In Mexico claims to be Luther Bur-
bank, the plant wizard Of California
Nick Oswald is believed to have decampcd
again, as he cannot be found anywhere in the
vicinity of Los Angeles.
Court by delay in case against former Bank
Ell Carlson, gives him brief respite.
Application for liquor license at Hollywood
is contested bitterly.
Harmer who brought charges against Minnie
Jones, wants case against her dismissed.
Ira Phillips, aged husband of young woman,
determined to fight sons claim he is incompe-
tent
commerce on way to Yuma to take part in
opening of Laguna dam.
Preliminary hearing in Of autoist who
ran over and killed man is begun.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
FLINT CONTINUES FIGHT
FOR FEDERAL STEAMERS
Introduces Bill Directing Secretary of
War to Establish Pacific
Coast Line

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
Flint .of California has introduced a
resolution directing the secretary Of
war to establish line of steamers
along the Pacific coast similar to that
along the Atlantic coast, the two to be
connected through the Panama rail-
road.
He would have the steamers carry
both freight and passengers, and would
require them to make regular calls at
Seattle, Tacoma, San Francisco, San
Pedro and San Diego. 1.
The bill provides for the purchase Of
ten steamers at the average price of
81, 900, 900 each.
Representative McLaclilan of Cali
fornia has introduced a quite similar
measure in the house.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
MAKES ATTEMPT ON
LIFE OF ROOSEVELT
Prisoner Aboard Steamship Hamburg
Placed in Irons After Trying to
Murder Former President.
Is Insane
Especial to The Herald

LONDON, March 29.-An attempt
to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt was
made on the steamship Hamburg, ac-
cording to dispatches received here to-
DAY from Horta, in the Azores. The
assassin's attempt was frustrated, the
dispatches add, and the man was placed
in irons.
Only Roosevelt and few of his fell
low passengers knew OF the FURIOUS
prisoners existence. AS the steamer
was losing sight of land Giuseppe Tosti.
a steerage passenger, broke from MS
and started for the upper
deck where Roosevelt was standing
with his son Kermit
"He has let them take away my
child" shouted Tosti in English. NOW
he shall pay for it."
Sailors seized Tosti, quickly mas
tered him and carried him below, and
by the captains orders put him in
irons.
For four days the prisoner refused to
eat, constantly crying:
Roosevelt is trying to poison me-"
The man evidently is insane.
Arrives Safely at Horta
HORTA, Fayal, Azores Islands.
March 29.-The steamer Hamburg. with
Theodore Roosevelt and the members
of his party aboard, put in here today
to leave the mails. The stay in port
was short.
A. De Freitas, the governor of Horta,
came out to the Hamburg and well
coined Mr.. Roosevelt, after which the
members of the Roosevelt party We're
taken ashore by the governor and
driven through the town. There was
no official reception.
Mr.. Roosevelt attended a dance on
board the Hamburg Saturday evening.
He did not dance, but his son Kermit
took part in the. entertainment and
danced with several of the young wom-
en- on board.
All the members of the Roosevelt par
ty are we'll
With the exception of one or two days
when the sea was rough, the Hamburg
has had pleasant trip from New YORK.
Mr.. Roosevelt has not discussed poll
tics with any of his fellow passengers;
he would onlv talk of the forthcoming
expedition into Africa. He promenad-
ed the decks every day.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
WOULD PENSION MEN WHO
BUILT MILITARY RAILWAYS
Congressman Introduces Bill to Remu-
nerate Veteran Constructors
Same as Soldiers

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Repre-
sentative Nichols of Pennsylvania is of
the opinion that persons who were en-
gagged in the construction of military
railroads during the Civil War are en-
titled to pensions, and he has intro
duced bill extending pension privileges
to them.
A number of bills providing for the
pensioning of, men who have partici-
pated in the Indian wars have also
been introduced.
Mrs. Ansberry of Ohio has a bill CIV
ing a medal of honor for each surylv-
ing soldier who enlisted under the first
call of President Lincoln for troops.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
AMERICAN CONSUL WARNS
AGAINST GREEKS POLICY
Saws in One Year They Send Eight
Million Francs
Home

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Greeks
do not generally emigrate in the ac-
cepted sense of the word, but return
as a rule to settle in Greece.
This statement was made in COM
munication from the American charge
at Athens, in transmitting the conciu-
sions of a commission which made
study of Greek emigration.
These persons, it was reported, re-
main in constant communication with
their families at home, as was snoWn
by the amount of money sent pack.
Tn 1905 the money orders alone reach
ed the sum of 100000 francs. The COM
mission decided the state department
ought to protect such an important
source of wealth and recommended a
strict supervision of agents of the
emigration companies.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
CARRIES BABY'S CORPSE,
BELIEVING 1T GROCERIES
For Several Hours Man Walks Streets
with Dead Body in a
Basket

CLEVELAND, Ohio. March 29.-For
several hours Walter Johnson, jr., car
ried the dead body of baby girl about
Cleveland in a basket, thinking it con-
tanned groceries. His father peered
into the basket when the young man
reached home and discovered the
corpse.
johnson was taken into custody by
the police. He went shopping, buying
groceries at several markets. He
started home, but meeting friends on
the way was delayed until morning.
He then hurried to bed without OPEN
ing the basket, leaving 1t on a center
table. His father opened the basket
to get the groceries.
The police believe the body was left
in a basket at one of the markets vis-
tied by Johnson. Death is said to
have been due to exposure.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
EASTERN

Signal fires illumine hills OF Oklahoma. to
organize Indians for last stand against whites;
battle expected today
Taft discusses tariff measure, but will not
interfere with congress.
Congressman Cushman says laboring men
have passed from ten-cent liver diet to one
dollar porterhouse steaks, as result of Repub-
lican prosperity.
Kidnaper Boyle arrives at Sharon weak and
trembling as he sees big crowd; valves ar
raignment.
Mrs. Mary Farmer, electrocuted at Auburn
prison for murder of Mrs. Brennan in Brown
viile N Y, dies with prayer ON her lips
Hartman arrives at Ogden and declares his
health is fine; advises people there to favor
railroads.
Aged mother drops dead when told her son
Is to be executed.
Pastor in Chicago prepares radical religious
book.
Federal officer wants moving pictures to
Identify immigrants.
chicago's Ghetto scene Of crusade against
tuberculosis.
Man in Chicago shoots married woman who
declines his love.
"Hobos' friend plans home for idle work.
ingmen.
'chicago's board Of trade may attack bucket
shops.
ST Bernard dog ldaps to death in New York.
Baptist minister IN Chicago wants all citi-
zens disarmed.
Forestry bureau to give away willow cut
tings.
Southern congressman try to- aid tobacco
growers by removing tax from natural leaf.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
COAST

Lawyers detectives and United Railroads
officials have strenuous and exciting day at
San Francisco; nine men arraigned on charge
OF conspiracy to steal Heneys evidence.
Jury at San Francisco fails to agree in case
of willy Chinese.
Golden spike is driven in new railroad con-
Meeting Chicago and Seattle
Woman at Bakersfield dies Of burns received
in stove explosion.
Daughter of minister at Santa Barbara weds
"a San Francisco.
Lady Broome, called most eccentric wo-
man in United States, ousted as executrix after
long fighting in courts
Two new laws in Nevada may work to ad-
vantage of California.
Fuel company in Utah admits fraud and
pays fine of $205. 600; many acres of land
vert to government.
Man in Bellingham takes his wifes dead
BODY out for a drive.
Commerce commission meets in Nevada to
hear charges OF rebating against s. p and N,
C. & o line.
Daniel Sully actor learns Of mothers death
while playing at San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
ONE IS KILLED AND TWO
INJURED IN CAR WRECKS
Laborer Crushed to Death and Chi
nese Girl May Lose
Her Foot

SAN FRANCISCO. March 2s.-One
killed and two seriously injured was
the record of street car accident re-
suits In this city today.
Barney Capell, laborer, was struck
by swiftly moving electric car and
so badly crushed that he died on the
way to the hospital.
Andrew ChHstianson, manager of the
Central Lumber company, did not no.
tice the approach of a car behind him
and was knocked down. suffering frac-
lures of the ribs and other injuries.
Mary Gun Chun, a Chinese girl, fell
in front of cable car and her foot was
crushed. 1t is feared amputation will
be necessary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
NINE MEN ARRAIGNED FOR
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY
CALHOUN AND DETECTIVES RUSH
ABOUT ExcITEDLY
judge Lawlor Cites Unnamed Defend
ant to Appear and Answer Con-
tempt charge-Develop-
ments Numerous
tBy Associated Press.l

~ AN FRANCISCO, March 29.-Issues
connected with the long drawn
~ out trial of Patrick Calhoun, pres
ident of the United Railroads, claimed
the attention and energies of three
legal tribunals. a score Of attorneys,
and an undetermined flying squadron
of detectives, newspaper men ana pno-
tographers today.
Interest first centered in one of the
police courts, where nine defendants,
all of whom are alleged to have worked
openly or secretly in the interest or the
United Railroads, appeared for ar
raignment upon charges of having ap-
stracted or received papers from the
office of District Attorney William II.
Langdon.
There was a hearing later upon ar
Injunction issued by Superior Judge
Frank J. Murasky, and just before the
actual trial was adjourned for the day
George G.. Gillespie, a contractor, was
passed to occupy the twelfth seat in
the jury box, making it probable that
peremptory challenges will be exercised
tomorrow for the second time since
the trial was begun, eleven weeks ago.
Both Sides Eager
While both sides appeared eager to
come to conclusions, the various per-
sons concerned could not agree upon
the method of procedure, and the po-
lice court proceedings were continued
until Wednesday.
The injunction hearing was prolonged
until A. A. Moore. attorney for the
United Railroads, had called Assistant
District Attorney James l.. Hanley
Lying dog" and then the court or
dered the case continued until tomor-
row, because the agents of the prose-
cution would not admit service of the
order restraining them from searching
the offices of the United Railroads and
destroying the property of the corpor-
alton.
Interest was added to the whole af-
fair when 1t became known tonight
that Judge William p. Lawlor, who is
presiding over the Calhoun trial, had
issued an order citing an unnamed de-
fendant to appear before him tomor-
row and show cause why he should
not be punished for contempt.
Although the identity of the alleged
culprit was not disclosed, it was made
known that he is a saloon keeper who
is alleged to have improperly addressed
one of the jurors passed temporarily
last week.
Affidavits Presented
The order to show cause was issued
after the juror in question, and others,
had signed affidavits setting forth the
facts.
AS outlined by Attorney Moore dur
ing the partial injunction hearing to-
day, the attorneys and others arrested
in connection with the alleged thefts
Of papers will contend that the order
of Judge Murasky was deliberately vio-
lated by A police sergeant who was act
ing under the orders of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Hanley.
Mr.. Moore declared to the court that
the original order had been handed to
the officer and the representative of
the prosecution while safes were being
drilled and cabinets forced in the Of
fees of the. United Railroads. but that
Mr.. Hanley, after declaring the papers
improperly drawn, ordered the search
to proceed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
Declares Nations Friendly

BERLIN, March 29-Chancellor Won
Buelow in a speech in the reichstag to-
day alluded pleasantly to the recent
visit to Berlin of King Edward and
Queen Alexandra and spoke of the ex-
cellent terms upon which Great Britain
and Germany were now living. He
then referred to the "absurdity. of the
political fanatics in assuming that
there was any hostile feeling between
the two peoples"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
BL00DHOUNDS ON TRAIL
OF ESCAPED PRISONERS
Two Men Elude Guards at Folsom
and Are Pursued Through
Brush

SACRAMENTO, March 29-Michael
McKenna and Alexander Hagan, con-
victs at Folsom, escaped from the
prison today. They had been sent to
oil the derrick in the upper quarry.
When they did not return a search
was made for them, and it was. dis
covered they had crossed the Amer
lean river and made for the brush in
the vicinity of Orangevale.
Bloodhoilnds were put on their trail.
Both were serving terms for robbery.
McKenna was sent up from San Fran
cisco and Hagan from San Diego.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
FOREIGN

British house of commons refuses to attack
governments naval policy.
Attempt made aboard steamship Hamburg.
near Azores. to assassnate former President
Roosevelt frustrated.
American consul warns government against
policy OF Greeks in sending home all their
earnings
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
Measlna Invites Roosevelt

ROME, March 29.-The German East
African Steamship company has been
asked to have the steamer Admiral,
on which Mr. Roosevelt will travel from
Naples to Mombasa, stop at Messna
for three hours. in order to permit Mr..
Roosevelt 70 visit the earthquake ruins
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
steamship MANAGER Dies

HOMBURG, Prussia, March 29.--
Heinrich Wiegand, general manager or
the German Lloyd Steamship company,
died this afternoon. aged Ga years. He
was born at Brennan
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECA3T

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Clearing, cooler Tuesday; moderate
north winds. Maximum temperature
yesterday, Sc degrees; minimum, so
degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
AssemhIxman,s win Filled

SALINAS, Cal, March 29.-The olo-
graphic will of the late Assemblyman
James Wyatt was filed for probate to-
Gay. The estate is valued at less than
$5000 The bulk of the estate goes to
his niece. Ruth K. Wyatt, aged 6 years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-30
Garrison's Letter OF Warning
City, March 28

B. S. Garrison:
going stand for your work drop take the
consciousness will give the undertaken
Job warned you before and business Bewear
This circle and you know what that
Don't bea dam fool.
You only against ten thousand of us
l.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-08
Bssc GaN

AT McConnellsburg, Saturday,
July 3.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-08
Sal RlsIaa dread

Governor Walter K. Stubbs, of
kans Us has been IN office only a
few months but he is credited
with having wrought a greater
social reform than any other gov
ernor Of the forty SIX states of
the Union. He has persuaded
more than half the women of
Kansas to discard yeast and make
salt rising bread to the great
physical advantage, 1t is claimed,
of themselves, their husbands
and children.
Mr.. STUDIOS began his propa
ganda for salt rising bread dur
ing his campaign for election,
when he was accused of making
a grand stand play to gain the
support of the women but he has
kept 1t up since his inauguration
and is winning converts by the
thousand.
A feature of his crusade tor
better bread is tetnvite to dinner
at the executive mansion rroml-
nent men and give them salt ris
ing bread baked by his daughter.
Such great interest has been
aroused that the University of
Kansas has undertaken a scien
tiic Investigation of the virtues
OF salt rising bread, which is the
kind Of bread that every farmer $
wife in America made IN the old
days before yeast cakes were in
vented and when brewerIes and
bakeries were not or were far
out of reach.
We believe 1t is fact that the
now frequent charge that bread
is not good thing to eat, was
unheard of when salt rising bread
such as Governor Stubbs says
his good oIdQuaker mother made,
was the only bread eaten IN
America outside of cities and
towns.
A wise woman once SAID that
the surest way to judge person
is bv the mouth-what goes IN
and how and what comes out and
how. f this is so the improve
meut of the bread a nation eats is
surely subject not beneath the
attention of governor.-Harris-
burg Patglot.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-08
WATERFALL.

The fourth is passed and the
farmers are pleased as harvest is
here and a few are cutting their
wheat.
Aunt Catharlne Duyall Is visit
ing IN Taylor township. she
knows where to go for a summer
outing.
Miss Belle Witter, of Phlladel.
phia, is spending her vacation in
Taylor.
Dorsy Cutchall, of Defiance, is
visiting w. f. Berkstresser.
|. McClain moved his traction
engine home from j. L. Kessel-
rings. so he is ready to thrash
for the public.
JOSIAH Wltter sold his 2.year-
old colt to A. r. Edwards for
800.
j. l.. Kesselring's new bank
barn wall was started on the 9th
of June, and on the 3D. of July
was partly under roof. 1t is 80
by "a feet. 1t was raised on June
30th, 80 of his neighbors assist
ing. The following eleven ladies
prepared the dinner: Mrs. A.
M. Corbln, Mrs. Ephraim Mel
lott, Mrs. l, q, McClain, Mrs. W.
f.. Berkstresser, Misses Ida
Shaw, Mary Shaw, Alice Shaw,
Belle Wltter, Lucy Wltter, Geor-
gle Shaw, and Ida Watkins.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-07-08
Economy In Dress.

There are three dangerous
rocks IN the beginning of Sc; -
son on which a woman who must
Practice economy is likely to fouu
der; the first, cheap novelties; the
econd, advertised bargains
which are sold cheap because dis
eliminating buyers will not pay
for wearing apparel a season old;
and, third, hasty buying OF the
very new IN fabrics, color or
shape. New shades of standard
colors are especially dangerous
unless the person selecting them
is a prophet Not very many are
and even astute tailors go slowly
IN purchasing until this or that
dress or color has "made good.
Never buy tailor suit of last
years cut, because it is cheap,
and because you think 1T can be
recut at home and brought up-to-
date. In 10 cases out of 20 this
cannot be done. If it were pos
slble tallors with their workrooms
full of people at their disposal
would themselves make changes
and reap the benefit. When such
garments are worked over at
home, they usually end IN a home
made appearance, and, all count
ed, viii cost more than new
seasons gown.