MacWhorter Pleads Guilty In Columbia River Orchards Case
R H MacWhorter pleaded guilty in federal court to using the mails to defraud in the De Larm Columbia River Orchards bond swindle. The Seattle real estate man faces up to five years and a $5,000 fine. trial for co-defendants opens December 26.
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Portland
Ore
R. H. MacWhorter
Bean
Swindie
MacWhorter
A. H. Bieh
H. H. Humphrey
United States
Seattle
W. F. de Larm
A. H. Biehl
Grant County
Wash
Columbia River Orchards Company
de Larm
Placerville
Cal
Man Who Guards London Chief of Police in New York Sun
Sir Edward Henry, London's chief of police, leads 19 000 officers across 69 542 square miles. From Charing Cross his beat covers 15 miles in all directions. His authority spans nearly 200 police stations and his office includes four to five superintendents and 69 inspectors. Only a few recognise him by sight.
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New York Sun
Sir Edward Henry
London
Edward
Charing Cross
Mystery of Theft of Gold Is Solved
Seattle December 24 Prosecuting Attorney John F Murphy announced after Clen Shephard s arrest that the theft of 57000 worth Yukon gold bullion from the steamship Humboldt on September 11 1910 is completely solved. The remaining questions concern the whereabouts of 40000 and the location of Jimmy Kane one of the five robbers. Detectives and U S officers have collaborated with a private agency in the long case. The gold was shipped from Fairbanks Alaska via a Seattle bank.
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Seattle
John F. Murphy
Clen Shephard
Humboldt
Jimmy Kane
Liverpool
Havre
Kane
el Paso
Texas
New York
United States
Fairbanks
Alaska
Judge Callaway to keynote Bozeman Elks home dedication
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Bozeman on December 24 that Judge Lew TL Callaway of Virginia City, a renowned state jurist and Elks leader, will be the chief orator at the December 30 dedication of the new Elks home. He will be assisted by George W. Farr of Miles City and M. R. Wilson of Bozeman, both prominent Elks members.
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Standard
Bozeman
Lew TL. Callaway
Virginia City
The
Elks’ Order
Elks
George W. Farr
Miles City
M. R. Wilson
Order
Prosperity Follows Riot in Nicaragua Revenues
Washington reports customs receipts for Nicaragua in the first eleven months exceed 1.01 million dollars, a rise from past years under 900 thousand. Officials credit aid from American financial and customs officers for the increase amid ongoing unrest.
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Washington
Nicaragua
French battle painter Edouard We Killle dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Jean Baptiste Edouard De kille, known as Edouard We Killle, a renowned French battle painter, at age 64. He passed away in Paris on December 24. The notable artist left a legacy of war scene canvases and military commissions.
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Paris
Jean Baptiste Edouard Dekille
Edouard We Kille
Mrs Payne Whitney Hit By Critical Illness After Birth
Mrs Payne Whitney daughter of the late John Hay and wife of Payne Whitney is critically ill at her Fifth Avenue home in New York after childbirth. Her condition was reported dangerous following the delivery of a child that lived briefly. Mrs John Hay has been summoned from Washington. Helen Hay Whitney, a noted poet, married Payne Whitney in 1902 during President Roosevelts era. The Whitneys have two children, a daughter aged nine and a son about five.
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New York
Payne Whitney
John Hay
William (. Whitney
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Roosevelt
Whitneys
Arrangements Underway for Wilson Inauguration
Washington December 24. W C Eustis, inaugural committee chairman, has named sub chairmen for finances, reception, military, civil organizations and inaugural hall as work begins on raising a $100,000 fund. Several thousand dollars subscribed within hours. Notable appointees include Cocoran Thom, Thomas Nelson Page, Maj Gen Leonard Wood, Robert N Harper, and James S Miner.
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Washington
W. C. Eustie
Wilson
Cocoran Thom
Thomas Nelson Page
Leonard Wood
Robert N. Harper
James S. Miner
Miner
Advance in Wages at Pullman Company in Chicago
Chicago December wage talks reveal 2500 clerks bookkeepers stenographers and officers at Pullman will receive a 6 to 12 percent raise at the start of the new year. Lower paid clerks gain most. Total cost to the company about 300000 dollars.
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Chicago
Dec. M
Pullman Company
Runnels
Snow blankets New England as Gulf storm hits holiday cheer
A Gulf of Mexico storm reaches New England bringing snow across the region. Bangor reports seven inches of snow as the system coincides with an unusually high tide.
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Boston
New England
Gulf of Mexico
Bangor
Artificial wood from straw and dyed grass by Carre
Prices report Carre an Englishman offers a substitute called artificial wood. A composite of straw and dyed grass is processed through crushing rolls cutters and adhesive with paper ends to form chain like strips. Heat and pressure yield round splits cut to match lengths with potential for building use.
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Prices
Carre
America
Perjury Allegation Destroys Campbell Case
Chicago observers report the Campbell case collapses after chief witness William E. Todd admits he lied in testimony before U S investigators. The probe into Postmaster Campbell of Chicago for alleged improper political activity was near submission to Washington authorities when the perjury confession emerged.
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Chicago
Postmaster Campbell
United States Commission
Civil Service Commission
Washington
William E. Todd
Campbell
Civil Justice Reform Association
For Better Oranges Spokane Health Rule Bans Low Sugar Oranges
Spokane health officer J B Anderson prohib its sale of oranges with sugar to acid ratio under seven to one after city laboratory tests. The ban targets green ship ments ripened en route or by sweating and affects November and earlier shipments. Cooperation with commission houses will see dealers buy on consignment and pay after health department pass.
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Spokane
J. B. Anderson
Anderson
Health Department
Mrs Wilson selects Isabel Hagner as White House secretary
Miss Isabel Hagner, previously secretary to Mrs Roosevelt at the White House, was announced today by Mrs Woodrow Wilson as her new secretary at the White House. Hagner is currently connected with the state department in Washington.
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Trenton
N. J
Isabel Hagner
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Miss Hagner
Roosevelt
State Department
Washington
Imperial City of India Occupied as Arrests Rise
A bulletin reports the viceroy in the imperial city showing no fever and better comfort after a day of arrests. Doctors say the progress is satisfactory with some wound fragments remaining.
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India
Senator Clark Gives Turkeys to Employes
Senator W A Clark distributed about 300 turkeys to county employees including Western Lumber Paul Clark home Butte Miner office Clark bank Butte Reduction works Timber Butte Milling Elm Orlu mine and street railway workers who donated the value of their Turkey to the hospital association funds.
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W. A. Clark
Western Lumber Company
Paul Clark
Butte Miner Office
Clark Bank
Butte Reduction Works
Timber Butte Milling Company
Elm Orlu
Hospital Association
Christmas Cheer For The Orphans At Twin Bridges
Three cars carried toys to the orphans’ asylum at Twin Bridges. Hennessy building officials raised about $400 for 200 gifts. Roy Alley led the drive with gifts bought by Mrs. L. O. Evans and Mrs. J. C. Febles. The presents were delivered to the asylum and will be distributed the next morning.
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Orphans’ Asylum
Twin Bridges
Hennessy
State Asylum
Roy
Alley
L. O. Evans
J. C. Febles
Legislator Elect S J Appleman Dies in Spokane
Spokane report states S J Appleman representative elect to Washington legislature from Pend Oreille county died after abdominal surgery two weeks earlier. The death occurred here today in Spokane, amid notes of political disruption for the upcoming session.
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Spokane
Wash
S. J. Appleman
Washington
Pend Oreille County
Thatcher III Report Fails to Confirm Death Rumor
In Reno on December 24 authorities reported Attorney General George B. Thatcher seriously ill at his Tonopah home. Subsequent checks showed he is recovering from pneumonia, though the phantom of a predecessor’s death stirred sensational headlines across the state.
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Reno, Nev
George B. Thatcher
Tonopah
Wood Use in Match Manufacture Reaches High
The annual consumption of wood for making matches is extraordinary amid timber scarcity and rising costs. The text notes the significant demand and its impact on supply and prices.
Viceroy's Condition After Delhi Attempt On Hardinge
Delhi reports say Baroness and Henry Hardinge were targets of an assassination attempt by an Indian fanatic. Police and civil authorities were on alert as the condition of those attacked remained uncertain.
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Delhi
India
Henry Hardinge
Michael Sullivan Dies in Seven Month Illness
Michael Sullivan died last evening at his sister Mrs. Patrick Harringtons home at 716 North Wyoming Street after a seven month illness. Surviving relatives include three brothers John Tim and Dan and four sisters Mrs. M Leary Mrs. Harrington Mrs. R Shea and Miss Nora Sullivan.
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Michael Sullivan
Patrick Harrington
Wyoming Street
John
Tim
Dan
M. Leary
P. Harrington
R. Shea
Nora Sullivan
First House Numbers Origin in Paris
A historical note traces house numbering to Paris four centuries ago and notes the system became widespread by 1789. The piece compares life expectancy expectations, saying a 20 year old might live about 40 more years while a 40 year old could expect around 27 more.
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Paris
Christmas Gifts for the Cashiers in Wall Street
New York December 24 A tidbit on Christmas pay in Wall Street shows about 1,000,000 will be paid as bonuses to salaried staff in the financial district. Payments occur before Christmas in many firms though J P Morgan & Co plans near year end. Firms are shifting toward year start raises or pension plans for long‑term employees.
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New York
Wall Street
Financial District
J. P. Morgan & Co
Milwaukee steel crew lays rails toward Judith river line
Lewistown reports the Milwaukee steel crew is laying rails west from Lewistown on the Great Falls line to clear heavy materials for bridges. Eastward work will start in a couple of weeks, with the Grass Range extension 37 miles away to be finished and in operation early spring. The crew is four miles west of Lewistown tonight.
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Standard
Lewistown
Milwaukee Steel
Great Falls
Judith River
Grass Range
New Jersey Guard May Parade In Washington For Wilson Inaugural
Trenton announces the New Jersey national guard totaling 4500 may march in Washington for the inauguration. State Commissioner Isaac Nichols plans to introduce a bill to appropriate 50000 dollars to cover expedition costs.
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Trenton
N. J
National Guard of
New Jersey
Washington
Wilson
Isaac Nichols
Reed and Regan Obituaries From Local Notices
Undertakers Reed announce Elisha D Reed funeral from 60S Kemper avenue tomorrow at 2 PM. Interment at Mountain View cemetery. Regan Mary Regan died yesterday at 337 East Clear Grit terrace at age 18. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Sherman and Reed Undertakers Offer 24 Hour Service
Sherman and Reed Undertakers advertise a never closed office and a wide line of carriages touring cars and taxicabs in the city. The ad notes Indianapolis phone 1157 and references diesel 4 28 vin r Bell 57.
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Sherman & Reed Undertakers
Obituaries for McConnell and German families noted
The remains of Fred McConnell were moved to the family home at 125 North Idaho street for a funeral service led by Rev. Groeneveld tomorrow at 1 p m. The funeral for Mrs. Edna German is set for tomorrow at 2 p m from 312 West Granite street. The note extends thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and flowers, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. John Waters and family among others.
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M’connell
Fred McConnell
Richards
North
Idaho Street
Kk. J. Groeneveld
Amog
John Waters Ana
Murphy Funeral for Mrs Winifred Murphy
The funeral for Mrs Winifred Murphy will be tomorrow at 9 o'clock from her daughter’s home 235 East Copper Street to St Marys Church for a 9 30 high mass. Also Sullivan remains of Michael Sullivan aged 34 died yesterday moved to sister’s home 714 North Wyoming Street for funeral notice to follow. Mrs Edward Feeley aged 29 died last evening at 15 East Gagnon Street with funeral notice to follow.
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Murphy
Winifred Murphy
John Riley
East Copper Street
St. Mary’s Church
Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
Duggan
Patrick Harrington
Wyoming Street
Feeley
Edward Feeley
East Gagnon Street
Undertaker and Embalmer Opens at North Main Street
Larry Duggan promotes reliable funeral services with location at 322 North Main Street Bell phone 770 and Indiana phone listed.
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North Main Street
Bell
Ind
Obituaries of Kahnheimer and Pascoe Pass Away
Myer Kahnheimer aged 57 died yesterday with funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM in Walsh's undertaking parlors. James Pascoe aged 45 died last evening with remains at Walsh's undertaking parlors and funeral details to follow.
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Kahnheimer
Myer _Kahnheimer
Walsh
Pascoe
James Pascoe
Arrangements Pending for Charles H. Carpenter Funeral
The funeral arrangements for Charles H. Carpenter are not yet completed. An official announcement will be made later.
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Charles H. Carpenter
Sam R White Funeral Director and Embalmer
Sam R White is listed as a funeral director and embalmer located at 129 South Main Street with Bell phone 311 and Indiana phone 1311.
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South Main Street
Bell
Ind
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DIY
Pivery
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Butte
Laing
Columbia
River Orchards Company
Windsor
Paddington
Sir Edward
Judge Callaway Orator
Mrs. Payne Whitney
Clark
Thatcher III
Undertakers
Joseph Richards
Montana Street
Bell Phone
Larry Duggan
M. J. Walsh
East Park Street
Sam R. White
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