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Arrest for murder [graphic] : 50.00 reward... Torahiko Yoshimizu... /
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Title:

Arrest for murder: 50.00 reward... Torahiko Yoshimizu

Creator/Contributor:

Langsford, Arthur B., creator

Abstract:

Wanted poster offering reward for arrest of Torahiko Yoshimizu (pictured), Hattaro Terada, L. Shiraish and O. Kuma, all of whom are suspected in the beating and murder of foreman John Kyne in Betabel, near Gilroy (Santa Clara County, Calif.). Also includes 6 police photographs depicting the local Japanese labor contractor's office and adjoining pool hall (possibly the scene of the crime?) and residences at a workers' camp; and a photocopy of the Coroner's report for John Kyne.

Date:

Feb. 8, 1909 (issued)

Subject:

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Yoshimizu, Torahiko -- Pictorial works
Japanese -- California -- Santa Clara County -- Photographs
Billiard parlors -- California -- Santa Clara County -- Photographs
Betabel (Calif.) -- Photographs

Note:

Arthur B. Langsford, Sheriff Santa Clara County.
In upper left of poster: Card 210 - 2nd issue. In upper right: San Jose, Cal., Feb. 8, 1909. First issue, Dec. 5, 1908.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

graphic
photoprint
1 print (wanted poster) : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
6 photographic prints : b&w ; 16 x 20 cm

Language:

English

Publisher:

California unknown place San Jose : [Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office?]