Adams Mint Scandal Ends With Adams Exposed
Frederick A. Wing resigns as assay chief after director Roberts concludes all missing government funds passed through Adams. All other office staff are exonerated. L. S. Kerfoot named cashier to replace Adams. Roberts to report to the president on next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Frederick A. Wing
Director Roberts
United States Mint
Wing
Roberts
Adams
L. S. Kerfoot
San Franciso
Kerfoot
Frank E. Leach
Leach
Washington
Gearin Named to Succeed Mitchell as Oregon Senator
Gov. George E. Chamberlain announces John M. Gearin of Portland will replace the late John H. Mitchell as United States senator from Oregon. Gearin, a Democrat with cross party support, will serve until March 4, 1907 unless the legislature acts sooner. Born in Umatilla County in 1851, he is a lawyer by profession. He will travel to Washington and likely take the oath before the Christmas recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
George RE. Chamberlain
John M. Gearin
Portland
John H. Mitchell
United States
Oregon
Gearin
Congress
Washington
Umatilla County
State College Grows Rapidly
Pullman Wash Dec 13 The board of regents adjourned after a session with all members present They authorized a temporary frame classroom building of four rooms to address crowded conditions The structure will be as inexpensive as possible and used until a larger brick complex is funded by the next legislature President Bryan will select the site
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Pullman
Wash
Board of Regents
Bryan
Alice Roosevelt to Wed Nicholas Longworth
Washington announces the engagement of Alice Lee Roosevelt to Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio. The couple plans a February wedding likely at the White House, with no further arrangements set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Washington
Roosevelt
Alice Lee Roosevelt
Congress
Ohio
White House
Venezuela's President Pleads For Regional Help In Crisis
President Castro of Venezuela telegraphs to Colombia Ecuador Peru and Brazil urging support in the current crisis with France. He seeks a hundred thousand reserves to reinforce the Venezuelan army and defend territory. Colombia awaits others’ actions before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Castro
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Brazil
Rail wreck claims 80,000 in gold coin not confirmed
Cheyenne officials deny reports that eight hundred thousand dollars in gold coin were destroyed in the Overland Limited wreck at Ahsay. They acknowledge the destruction of 300 sacks of Australian mail.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Railroad and Express Company
Overland Limited
Ahsay
Abolish Franking to End Postal Deficit
The third assistant postmaster general releases an annual report urging abolition of the franking privilege and prepaid government mail at regular rates. He cites progress in curbing second class abuses, noting removal of about four million books annually at Chicago and New York offices and calls for broad mail law revisions.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Grading Equipment Arrives for Milwaukee Line Near Stuck
Auburn Washington reports a complete grading outfit unloaded from Northern Pacific cars. Officials refuse details but indicate grading work will start on the Milwaukee line near Stuck within days. A second outfit is at Kent, with operations expected to begin soon nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Wash
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee Railroad
Stuck
Kent
Cannon Nomination Withdrawn for North Yakima Post
Washington reports that Miles Cannon's nomination to the North Yakima land office register has been withdrawn by the president after a conference with Senators Ankeny and Piles. The senators noted lack of consultation and Cannon's term expires next May with no desire for reappointment. They proposed Zenas Y. Coleman as successor to the late Register Hinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles Cannon
Register of the Land Office
North Yakima
Senate
Ankeny
Piles
Cannon
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Zenas Y. Coleman
Register Hinman
Garfield Summoned in Beef Trust Case Defense Gain
Three jurors are accepted by both sides in the beef trust case before Judge Humphrey. Commissioner Garfield and his aide Dr. Durand become key witnesses for the defense as Garfield is subpoenaed to produce all records and testify about statements from the packers obtained during his investigation. The defense argues Garfield possesses sworn statements by the Packers, claiming immunity from criminal prosecution for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beef Trust
Bar
Humphrey
Garfield
KE. A. Durand
Republicans Back Two-State Union Plan for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Washington reports Republican house caucus members vote 10 to 65 in favor of admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and Arizona and New Mexico as one state in a single bill. The conference followed the House session, lasting about ninety minutes. Opposition focused on the New Mexico Arizona pairing, with Adams of Wisconsin and Tawney of Minnesota the lone speakers against.
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Washington
House Caucus
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Adams
Wisconsin
Tawney
Minnesota
Stanford UC Faculty Endorse Rugby as Football Substitute
In San Francisco on December 13 the Stanford and California athletic committees adopted a resolution denouncing current American football practices and recommending rugby be introduced as a substitute for the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanford University
University of California
America
Old man laments machines replacing farm labor
A veteran recalls kneeling over engines and notes, contrasting past hands on farming with modern helpers. He rails against self operating harvesters and pre prepared foods, arguing true strength comes from labor and grit, not easy output. The assistant agrees it’s different.
Notable Bits From The World: War Costs And Oddities
Swedish doctors praise whistling for fitness while a single shot from a U S sixteen inch gun costs five years of private pay. Epworth League aids a Borneo mission with a $1000 goal. The Christian Endeavor shows 67008 societies, up 281 since July.
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Uncle Sam
Epworth League of
Springfield
I1l
Borneo
Christian Endeavor
Baltimore
France
California
Tabriz
Hamadan
Iazvin
Norwich
England
Currier
Justice of Peace
Barstow
Cal
Metaphysics and Logic Chair Mocked by Poet
A friend of Joaquin Miller recalls a visiting California professor who claimed to hold the chair of metaphysics and logic at a New England university. Miller joked that such work exists only if people are needed to oversee things that do not exist. The note ends with a reflection on life and companionship along eternity’s path.
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Joaquin Miller
California
New England University
Miller
Dr Paul Smits Physician and Surgeon Advertises Services
Paul Smits M D physician and surgeon lists Aberdeen Washington offices and hours at multiple sites including Aberdeen General Hospital Crowther Wooding block and 94 Heron Street with Phone numbers 614 135 626. He offers building plans specifications and estimates, boasts thirty years experience and satisfaction guaranteed. He also advertises as a land office registrar and defender of homesteaders with room 3 Hayes Hayes Bank Building Aberdeen Washington.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
Heron Street
Olympia Land Office
Hayes & Hayes Bank Building
Aberdeen
Wash
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Mer
Mitchell
State College
Milwaukee Line
Miles
Dave
State Agricultural College
John
Chicago Daily News
H. Olin Cady
Evanston, Ill
West
China
Board of Managers
The
Missionary Society
Albert Rogers
San Francisco Bay
Whch
Rogers
Albert Gallatin
Sacramento
Folsom
P. Bonvin
Canisius College
Buffalo
Rome
A. W. Bush
China Investment and Construction Company
Orient
Tacoma
Sydney
Australia
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Charles J. Chapin
Berkeley
Gloucester
Paul Smits, M. D
DR. Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
DF. M. Robb Stapp
Hayes & Hayes Bank
A G. Kinnison
Market Street
Cc. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Zelaska Block
G Street
E H. Fox
Robert E. Taggart
Dabney Block
Ben Sheers
W. Mason
Jesse F. Murphy
Ocosta
H. B. Elder
N. P. Ry
A. D. Charlton
N. P. Ry. Co
Portland, Oregon
Continental
O. C
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Blum & Elene
Independent
Grays Harbor
Los Angeles
C. E. Burrows Co., Ag
W. Johnson Transfer Co
S. P Street
Roslyn Coal
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller Cashier
State Bank
N. E
H Streets
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
A. Ingebrightsen
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Heron and
Wishkah
Canadian Pacific
Boston
Toronto
Montreal
Atlantic Lines
Phil S. Locke
J. W. Draper
F. C. Collins
A. B. Calder
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
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