Chief of Police Drowned in Bay Patrol Launch
A bay patrol launch foundered with the chief of police aboard. Rescue crews recovered the body, and an investigation into the accident is underway.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
Drowned San Francisco Police Chief After Bay Voyage
Chief William G. Biggy of San Francisco drowned late tonight returning across the bay in a police patrol launch. A passenger went missing and a search failed to locate him as officials grapple with graft prosecution tensions and prior jailhouse incidents involving Morris Haas and F J Heney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy
William G. Biggy
Biggy
Belvidere
Keil
Murphy
Morris Haas
F. J. Heney
Haas
Duke
Thomas F. Burke
William J. Biggy
Taylor
E. F E. S&chmitz
Jeremiah Dinan
Abraham Ruef
John D. Archbold Testimony in Standard Oil Case
John D. Archbold gives important testimony in a key Standard Oil hearing. The record notes his statements abroad and implications for the case.
Archbold details Standard Oil foreign trade and trust structure
John D. Archbold testified on 1906 foreign sales showing 63 percent of illuminating oil exported. He described efforts to reach distant consumers, the vast global trade, and that trustees funded refineries and pipelines. He explained the Vilas Keith Chester agreements, trust certificates, and the holding method used to manage widespread property, with Waters-Pierce transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
Standard
Archbold
United States
Standard Company
Standard of Trust
Vilas, Keith and
Chester
Mr. Archbold
Vilas
Keith
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Oil of
Ohio
Waters-Pierce Company
Recount Shows Tie in Yellowstone County Clerk Contest
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings notes a tied result after a recount in the Yellowstone county contest for the district court clerk between Nat G. Carwile and Loren T. Jones. Jones held a 10 vote lead on returns, 22 ballots were refused as exhibits, and the case moves to the supreme court for final determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
Yellowstone County
District Court
Nat G. Carwile
Loren T. Jones
Jones
Carwile
Stewart
Bozeman
Supreme Court
Typhoid in California Tied to State Seafood
Dr. N. K. Goster, secretary of the state board of health, says in the monthly bulletin that many typhoid and other sporadic diseases in California stem from consuming oysters, clams, and fish from state rivers and bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
N. K. Goster
State Board of Health
California
Taft to Speak at Penn University Day on Washington's Birthday
Announcement from the University of Pennsylvania states President-elect Taft will deliver the oration at the university day celebration on Washington's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Taft
Washington
Woolgrowers meet in Sheridan subscribe funds for warehouse
Sheridan Wyoming November 30 The national executive committee of the National Woolgrowers association attended today’s meeting. They reported a subscription of 25 000 dollars and 2 500 600 pounds of wool toward the national wool warehouse plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Wyo
National Woolgrowers'’ Association
Supreme Court narrows railroads vs Virginia rate case
The U S Supreme Court reverses a lower ruling on a 2 cent per mile passenger rate set by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. It mandates railroad companies first seek relief in Virginia courts and reserves federal review if the state ruling proves unsatisfactory, keeping the case on the federal docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
United States Circuit Court
District of Virginia
Supreme Court of Virginia
State Court of Last Resort
Statute of Limitations
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Federal Supreme Court
Virginia Court
America and Japan set policy in far east notes
Secretary of State Elihu Root and Japan's ambassador Kogoro Takahira exchanged brief notes redefining bilateral aims in the Pacific. The nonbinding declaration stresses free peaceful commercial development, carries moral weight, and foregoes Senate action or treaty status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elihu Root
United States
Kogoro Takahira
Japan
Far East
Root
Bacon
Mansunao Hanihara
Senate
China
Tang Shao Yi
Bodies recovered after mine disaster near Marianna
The Pittsburg Buffalo Coal mine accident at Marianna Pennsylvania left at least 12 dead and over 100 bodies recovered by nightfall two thirds identified. Officials expected most victims to be brought to surface by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rachel and Agnes
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Marianna
Wife Secures Divorce From Lawrence's Slayer
Dillon, Nov. 30 The last district court case ended this noon with Mrs. Fred Baker winning a divorce from her husband. The defendant was absent and Judge Callaway granted the divorce after evidence showed Baker was a habitual drunkard. Baker had killed Md Lawrence, a young man from Butte, on New Year’s Day as Lawrence was to wed Baker's daughter Nora. The coroner's jury found the killing justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Fred Baker
Baker
Postal Reform Proposed to Reshape United States System
A bill by the joint postal investigation commission would abolish four offices of assistant postmaster general, establish a director of posts with seven assistants, and divide the service into 15 districts. It calls for 15 superintendents, a commission of appeals for fraud orders, and codification of postal laws to ensure policy continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Joint Postal Investigation Commission
Congress
Commission of Appeals
Indictments In Philadelphia Political War Echo 1905
Philadelphia grand jury returns indictments in a political clash from 1905. State Senator James P. McNichol faces criminal libel charges from Max Kauffman, who is charged with perjury. Additional indictments include D Clarence Gibboney and editors at the Philadelphia North American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James P. McNichol
Republican
Grand Jury
Max Kauffman
Reyburn
Kauffman
D. Clarence Gibboney
Law and Order Society
McNichol
Orville Wright Plans France Visit After Recovery
Orville Wright, confined at home in Dayton since his hospital return, announced recovery enough to undertake a trip to France within 30 days or possibly next week if strength improves. He aims to travel soon despite recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Orville Wright
France
Will Meet Castro at Steamer's Dock
Paris reports France debates how to treat President Castro of Venezuela upon his arrival at Bordeaux. Due to prior expulsion of a French minister from Caracas the government contemplates denying landing in Paris and may assign a port officer to assess his plans. Castro, said to be ill, seeks Bordeaux or Berlin via pass to the Swiss frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Caracas
Guadeloupe
Berlin
France
Vn Lyons
Basse Terre
Port Au Prince
Fen Anione Sinons
Mre
Anseavent
Nord Alexis
United States
Towat
Simon
Grand Couve
Saime
Antenor Firmin
Lord Alexis
General Firmin
H. Pauleus Lannon
Naitien Capital Their Objective Forces Of Generalion
Naitien Capital pursues a stated objective as forces of Generalion engage in contested operations. The article notes strategic moves and regional implications affecting control and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naitien
Tariff hearings push for full impartial revision plan
Washington hearings on the tariff bill proceed with calls to widen witness access and more hearings. Leaders urge Congress to authorize subpoenas to obtain full cost of labor and ensure a thorough, fair revision before a Senate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Militia Guard Keasbey Plant as Strike Tensions Rise
Perth Amboy N J Nov 30 militiamen remain on duty at the National Fire Proofing plant in Keasbey after word spread that 2000 strike breakers were to be imported from New York. Despite anger among clay workers no serious disturbances occurred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy
N. J
National Fire Proofing Company of
Keasbey
New York
Selecting a Jury for Davis Trial in Omaha
In Omaha on November 30 the Charles E. Davis murder trial began before Judge Souis. The case draws wide interest due to the prominence of the defendant and his family. Four percent talesmen examined. two excused for cause and sixteen peremptorily challenged. The court adjourned with a full jury box. state two challenges left, defense four. Officials expect the jury to be completed by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Fred A. Austin
Souis
Sea Serpent Sighted By Kosmos Liner Mera
The Kosmos liner Mera reports a sea serpent sighting near Mazatlan as it entered the Pacific from the Straits of Magellan. Officers describe a ten foot yellow green creature with black spots, while the ship’s smoking room and ladies' salon were flooded and the bridge swept by waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Kosmos
Mera
Turgison
Pacific Ocean
Straits of Magellan
Mazatlan
Steinheil Case Dragged With Slow Progress Expected Results
Paris today saw limited movement in the Steinheil case as examining magistrate M. Andre questioned only a few minor witnesses. The key proceedings hinge on Mme Steinheil's forthcoming appearances to determine if a reconstruction of the crime is required and what further evidence will be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Steinheil
M. Andre
Mme. Steinheil
Mystery for Capital Police Develops a Potential Scandal
Washington reports a shooting mystery involving a Black man, a suspected diplomat, and a Army captain's wife. William Syckes lies critically wounded at the emergency hospital after an incident in a fashionable district. The involved parties vanished from the Portland apartment lobby and their identities remain unclear. If Syckes dies, police may canvass all legations to identify the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Syckes
Portland
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Alexis
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Nav
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