Rockefeller aids graft probe in New York police case
In New York August reports say Dr John D Rockefeller Jr funded district attorney efforts to pursue police graft tied to the Rosenthal murder case. Rockefeller’s representatives deny a disorderly house charge against him while offering funds to widen the inquiry into police corruption and ties to vice districts.
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Herman Rosen
Starr F. Murphy
Rockfeller
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Bald Jock"Stese
Whitman
James Heynolds
Rosenthal
Decker
Irage Sax
Roosevelt Trust Debate Spurs House Action
The house focused on the trust issue as leaders sparred over Roosevelt’s positions amid a heated debate on the steel trust. Representatives Gardner and Stanley clashed over quotations, distrust of Morgan and Rockefeller, and the rise of holding companies and protective stocks in the era’s corporate dominance.
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Aber Trust
Latierty
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Duer
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Attoafferty
Ile
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Mr. Stanley
Merritt
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Steel Trust
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
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Moora Hankine Syndicate
Gamdler
Stendh Trust
Stubbs Loses Popular Majority in Kansas Nomination
Topeka reports indicate United States Senator Charles Curtis likely trails for renomination by a voter margin between 400 and 3000 in many districts. Gov. W R Stubbs trails in 0 of 16 legislative districts. Curtis leads narrowly in 73 of 163 districts. Counts vary, with several counties showing slim Stubbs leads and an official tally possible. Democratic gubernatorial race remains unsettled between J H Billard and George J Hodges.
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Kan
Aug
United States
Charles Curtis Lus
Senate
W. R. Stubbs
Aenetara
Kansas
Stubbs
Curtis Hias
Gray County
Chase
Curtis
J. H. Billard
George J. Hodges
Black Damp Fatal to Miners in German Coal Field
In Rochum Germany August an explosion of black damp and coal dust in the Lorraine shaft at the village of Gerthe near Deshum killed about ten percent of the miners. Ten died instantly with two severely and twenty eight slightly injured. Authorities suspect a gas pocket blast. The emperor at Essen donated 15000 marks to victims families. Rescue teams from Courberay Lens 1906 disaster arrived but could not enter due to flames and poisonous fumes. Wives and families gathered at the pit head awaiting news from officials.
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Gerthe
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Courberay
Lens
Hat
Forest fire near Chico threatens city as winds drive spread
A massive forest fire eight miles east of Chico Cal is surging under a strong south wind. Firefighters and residents monitor its rapidly changing path with concerns the blaze could reach the city limits. Authorities warn of possible evacuation if the wind shifts and the fire narrows the gap.
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Continental Building and Loan Association Closes
San Francisco reports the Continental Building and Loan Association, one of the oldest on the Pacific coast, will close as insolvency is declared. Commissioner John Walker says a $419,000 shortage stems from 14 years of mismanagement, naming secretary and general manager William Corbin as a key figure. Police and state officials moved to take possession amid legal threats, with expert accounting needed to determine loss allocation across stock classes.
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Pacific Coast
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Ihr
Gavin McNab
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Webb
McNab
Jean
Montana property makes big gains
Montana real estate shows an overall gain with assessed values up to 178,097,602 dollars and improvements increasing. The report notes higher land and irrigation ditch values, plus a rise in acreage subject to taxation by about 1,091 acres from the previous year.
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Melena
Aug
Heal
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Yalie
Jo Ryan
Aswinallen
Managua in Fear of Rebel Attack
Managua, Nicaragua reports rising fear of rebel action as government and insurgent forces clash near the lake shore. The capital tightens security while communication lines face disruption and civilian trepidation grows amid ongoing turmoil.
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Nicaragua
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Minagun
Munagua
Munagua From the Lake Shore To Toa MM Who the Military Forces Within Theatty
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Haitian president killed by explosion in palace upheaval
A violent explosion at the Haitian palace killed the president and injured others, triggering fires and a cascading military response. Details describe palace cellars and a broad political upheaval that followed the attack, with exiled leaders and subsequent revolts shaping the crisis.
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Cincinsatus Leconte
Hatel
Governor Wilson Portrait Focuses on Rest Amid Busy Day
The article describes Governor Wilson's theater outing in Nashville, detailing a portrait session, reception with correspondents, and a composed public appearance. It notes a banquet after the play and ongoing activity with national committeemen, amid cheers and public attention.
Secret of Locke Wedding Details In Spokane Parlor
In a quiet Spokane hotel ceremony Wednesday night the Hey A C Grier married Miss Fluent Gleason of Spokane with Everett Scribner of Seattle as best man. Miss Nellie Reublleretl and other Spokane friends attended. Mr Locke and Miss McNutt traveled from Helena and Seattle respectively for the union.
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Mitin
Spokane
Hey. A. C. Grier
Fluent Gleason
Mill of Honor
Everett Scribner
Seattle
Mixa Nellie Reublleretl
Miss McNutt
Frres
Mr. Locke
Helena
Matron's life saved by brother in boarding house incident
In Vancouver a desperado, Thomas Hofstetter, fired at matron Mrs. McArthur of a Canadian Pacific boarding house. Frank Eanna, her brother, wrestled the weapon away as Hofstetter, who was wounded, was taken to a hospital under guard. Hofstetter had claimed a lost $83 check. McArthur denied knowledge of it.
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