Insane Man Slays Sheriff in California Courthouse
Frank Willard, described as an insane man, shot and killed Sheriff Henry Smith in Judge White's chambers in Ukiah California. He then fired at Judge White, fled through the courthouse, and was chased by a posse. A crowd attempted lynching as Willard was pursued toward the canyon before capture. Willard, later examined for insanity, claimed to act under orders from Governor Pardee and said he would suppress "rough characters."
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Henry Smith
White
Chamibera
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Judge White
Thomas
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Buren
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Vieny
Rafe
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Ganter
Eason
Thirten
Posse
Lucas Brothers
Tim Minto
Hope
Dre, Dickinson
Bond
Jude White
Walden
Fie
Sheriff Smith
Red
John Armstrong
Universal suffrage blocked by St Petersburg strike
A late November report states the emperor and cabinet rejected universal suffrage and kept the Aug 10 law in place while planning a March convocation. Strikes falter in St Petersburg as workers return to mills, with Moscow considered the last hope for momentum amid army loyalty assurances.
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St. Petersburg
Jate Fast Bight
Mareh
Mgih
Printera
Seminovaky
Puilloft
Soldiers Refuse Fire Command Near Kharkoff
Officials claim the only known refusal to obey a firing order occurred near Kharkoff while warning the proletariat may disrupt operations and traffic but deny any imminent uprising that could threaten the autocracy.
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Kharkoff
Timber land frauds mortgage California land grab exposed
In San Francisco on December 22 state mineralogist Lewla Aue brey said timber land frauds in California rival those in Washington and Oregon. He described hundreds of thousands of acres seized by timber grabbers as they file locations and swear non mineral status to block prospectors while rich mineral lands remain open or under claim.
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Lewla Auebrey
Washington
Oregon
California
Salgon Man in Trouble for Carrying a Pistol
Frank Webster of Salesville proprietor of a saloon is arrested on a first degree assault charge against Frank Herring, a farm hand. Webster, allegedly intoxicated, tried to draw a pistol at Kit Etherington's place. the hammer caught, Herring knocked him down, bystanders seized the weapon, Webster released on a 3000 bond.
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Stanford Bozeman
Frank Webster
Salesville
Frank Herring
Webster
Kit Etherington
Hauer
Sheriff's Office
Peace Conference Delegation Named by Roosevelt
Washington dispatch says Joseph H. Choate remains U S ambassador to Britain and Whitelaw Reid will head the American delegation to the second Hague peace conference. Roosevelt reportedly decided on the selection yesterday after considering former president Cleveland, who declined.
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Washington
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
United States
Whitelaw Reid
President Moosevett Plans Holiday Engagement Schedule
Washington December 24 In accordance with his custom President Moosevett will observe the holidays by receiving visitors or callers next week only for urgent official business. He will spend limited time in the executive office and will address engagements as needed.
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Washington
Man Plans Long Outdoor Prep for Harsh Winter Work
An individual intends to spend many hours daily in the open air to prepare for an imminent heavy winter workload. He may skip the two cabinet meetings next week, though a final decision has not been made.
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Tive
Taxation Row in Santo Domingo 1904 Sugar Trade
Dispatches report that Santo Domingo orders tax enforcement on 1904 sugar production and bans shipments until taxes are paid. Planters refuse, citing government decree and a 20 year tax exemption agreement. A mix of other terse items note thefts, forgery, and a plague report from Berlin.
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San Domingo
Christmas gift to Penn from Burnham Hat Co boosts engineering building
Philadelphia December 22 Burnhat Wilson Co Baldwin Locomotive works donated 25000 dollars to the University of Pennsylvania for its new engineering building marking the second consecutive 25000 gift to support the school of engineering Also reported Ottawa and Tokyo dispatches on telegraph ambitions and political plots.
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Burnhat, Wilson & Co
Baldwin Teacomotive Works
University of Pennsylvania
Katsura
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