Bank robbers steal $16,500 in Portland heist
Three masked men robbed the East Ride bank at East Washington street and Grand avenue, seizing about $16,500. Bank president Henry H. Newhall and his son Roger were ordered to raise their hands while a robber crawled through a cage window to hand over the cash. The trio fled before an alarm. Police search both riverbanks for suspects.
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Portland
Ore
East Ride Bank
East Washington Street
Grand Avenue
Henry H. Newhall
Roger Newhall
Newhall
Ruef case nears end in San Francisco
Abe Ruef's third trial on municipal bribery is near completion as jurors prepare to hear verdict guidance. The jury will begin consideration tomorrow with arguments ongoing and a verdict or disagreement likely before week’s end. Ruef's defense rested after calling witnesses, shortening proceedings.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
United Railroads
Henry Act
Rue
Accused Of Blackmail In Council Bluffs Case
A. C. Wilding was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing. Three letters to Charles McKeown of Crescent contained threats of vengeance if $250 was not deposited at a railroad point. Authorities seek a second man tied to the extortion attempt. Wealthiest Negro in Sioux City Dies in Restaurant Scene. Sioux City man W. H. Braley found J Matthews dead after epileptic episode, Matthews described as Sioux City’s wealthiest Black resident. Creston Man Saws Off His Thumb At Home. T. D. Owens amputated his thumb while cutting wood. numb fingers delayed realization of injury. Trailmaster Welch Promoted To Superintendent. W. C. Welch named superintendent at Brookfield, Missouri, after 25 years with the Burling ton on the Hannibal and St. Joseph line. Hunting Accident Proves Fatal. Wilfred Cartwright dies from a gunshot wound sustained while hunting with Herman Baucher of Peoria. Cartwright exonerated Baucher before death. Head Mashed Between Cars In Councy Bluffs. Carl G. Hansen killed when head was caught between railroad bumpers during uncoupling at Rock Island yards. Keefe Takes Oath Of Office As Immigration Commissioner. Daniel J. Keefe sworn in as commissioner general of immigration in Washington.
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Council Bluffs
C. A. Wilding
Charles McKeown
Crescent
McKeown
Sioux City
W. H. Braley
J. ©. Matthews
Matthews
Creston
Dec
Owens
Councy Bluffs
Carl G. Hansen
Rock Island
Eight Teams Tie Lead in Six Day Madison Race
New York December eighth. Furious riding set new records and caused two serious accidents at the six day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden as eight teams tie for the lead one lap ahead of four rivals. Menits Redell was injured in a collision and Patrick Logan was carried off unconscious after a later crash.
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Aldera
New York
Madison Square Garden
Menits Redell
Patrick Logan
Grand Jury On Night Riders Drama In Tennessee
In Union City Tennessee on December 8 a special grand jury readies fresh indictments while forty nine accused night riders are held in a guarded brick building across the street with soldiers and fixed bayonets as the civic body weighs on the evidence.
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Baldiera
Civic
Union City
Tenn
Night Riders of
Democrats Meet in Washington to Plan 1912 Campaign
In Washington the national meeting of all Democratic organizations convenes for three days led by Colonel William C. Liller. He urges unity and education on Democratic principles to build an effective opposition before the next national campaign, despite disappointment over the recent election results.
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Washington
Dec
Bryan
William C. Liller
National League of Democratic Clubs
Liller
Democratic Party
De Oro Wins First Match in World Three-Cushion Championship
Alfredo De Oro of Cuba defeated Thomas A. Hueston of St. Louis 60 to 44 in the opening game of the world three cushion billiard championship series. The December contest set the tone for a best of three matches to crown the champion.
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Slip on Bearish Report
Chicago markets show declines across wheat corn oats and provisions after a government report. Prices closed at weak levels with Dec wheat 1.04 to 1.09 a bushel and Dec corn around 60 cents, while live stock in Chicago and South Omaha saw gains and losses across cattle hogs and sheep.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Texas
Taft Speech in New York Urges Southern Readjustment
President elect William H Taft spoke at the North Carolinians dinner in New York urging Dixie voters to abandon old party ties and align with economic and political beliefs. He said the south and north should draw closer and opposed forcing dominance of any ignorant class in the south regarding the Negro question. He cited southward industrial growth over the past decade to support closer northern-southern ties.
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New York
William H. Taft
North Carolina Society
Hotel Astor
Taft
South
Republican Party
New Witness in Davis Case Shocks Omaha Court
Mrs Emily Allen testified she saw Mrs Abbie Rice buying a paper at 4 a m near Sixteenth and Farnam, asserting she believed Rice to be Dr Austins wife. Prosecution showed Rice took a car to Clara Gleasons house after the murder night, with strong cross examination by County Attorney English.
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Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Emily Allen
Abbie Rice
Sixteenth
Farnam Streets
Allen
Dr. Austin
Norfolk asylum funds and expansion plans reported
Dr. G A Young, superintendent, releases figures showing 87 000 of 229 000 appropriated remains for expenses through April. Projected two year expenditures total 292 000 with 116 000 for permanent improvements including 20 000 to finish a new building. additional men’s building proposed at 45 000.
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Lincoln
Neb
G. A. Young
Norfolk Insane Asylum
Colonel Cooper in Court on Carmack Shooting Charge
In Nashville on December 8 Colonel Duncan B. Cooper father of Robin Cooper, brought to trial for murder on charges of complicity in the street shooting that killed ex Senator Edward W. Carmack on November 9. Former sheriff John D. Sharp also stood trial. Robin Cooper remains wounded and will be tried later.
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Senator Carmack
Nashville
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Edward W. Carmack
John D. Sharp
Carmack
Colonel Cooper
the Tennessean
Oil Profits and Court Actions in Standard Oil Case
New York report details profits of Standard Oil subsidiaries with figures showing Continental Oil at 15 percent on $800000 capitalization and Standard Oil of Indiana earning about $55 million from 1899 to 1908. Counsel claim assets exceed capitalization. Tilford testifies on contracts. government seeks price-cutting evidence. A separate Springfield bank failure triggers a shooting incident when Union National president fires at State Savings cashier Oldham. bullet misses.
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New York
Dec
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
Henry Tilford
Standard Oil Company of
California
Continental Oil Company
Standard
Middle West
Indiana
Tilford
Tiford
Colorado
Mr. Tilford
Springfield
National Exchange Bank
A. B. McDaniel
Union National Bank
F. O. Oldham
State Savings Bank
Oldham
Swedish vice consul Ekstromer dies by own act in St Louis
Charles A. Ekstromer, Swedish vice consul in St Louis, killed himself at his home. Taussig, president of West Disinfectant Co, said Ekstromer was short in his accounts as manager of the St Louis office.
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C. W. Blow
St. Louis
Charles W. Blow
American Linseed Company
LaCiede Avenue
Erkstromer
Dec
Charles A. Ekstromer
West
Emil Taussig
Dying Engineer Guides Train Before Death
Minneapolis December 8. Engineer George R. Irvin, fatally injured by a fractured skull after striking a bridge railing, retained control of the throttle on a Great Northern passenger train from Robbinsdale to Clearwater Junction, dying soon after being removed from the cab.
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Minneapolis
George R. Irvin
Great Northern
Robbinsdale
Clearwater Junction
Coghlan Funeral Arrangements
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan will be buried in Arlington with full military honors tomorrow. Pallbearers will be chosen from the admiral’s Loyal Legion and Spanish War Veterans comrades.
Mrs Maybrick Case Wins Land Title Dispute in Virginia
In Richmoni Virginia on December 8 the chancery court ruled in favor of Mrs Morence Maybrick and her mother Baroness von Roque of New York in a land title dispute valued at about 2 500 000 dollars.
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Maybrick
Richmoni
Morence Maybrick
Baroness von Roque
New York
Chancery Court
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Hila Son
Ruef
District Court
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W. C. Welch
Hannibal and
St. Joseph Road
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Burlington
Marshalltown
Wilfred Cartwright
Herman Baucher
Peoria
Cartwright
Baucher
Keefe
Daniel J. Keefe
Michigan
Comonsgioner General of Immigration
Grand Jury
New Y
Society of North Carolina
Dixie
North
Davis
Norfolk Asylum
Williame
Valentine
Wil Hams
Niobrara
Williams
Sheldon
Papiltion
James Chandler
Bert Bressman
Bellevue
D. B. Cooper
Susene
Taffeta
W.h.goettel&son
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Aol
Nelson
Cameron
Story & Clank, Smith & Barnes
Beach's Music Store
A. D. Frantz
Photographer
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