Debate Over Secret Service and Justice Department Control
A congressional debate examines the shift of Secret Service work to the Department of Justice, arguing Congress erred in severing the Secret Service and that Justice acted swiftly to maintain law enforcement. Critics note misstatements on staffing and spending while citing specific prosecutions and official letters praising agents’ work in fraud and land cases.
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Congress
Department of Justice
Department Justice
See
Wille
Washington
Mei
United O Haven Secret Service
Fie “Department
United States Attorney
District of Nebraska
Bartlett
Richards
United States of Public Lands
Luelen Wheeler
United States
Lucien
Wheeler
Ne Department
Secretary of the Interior
Newbraska
W. Cooley
Secret Service tensions in government use and past fraud cases
The text discusses limits on secret service use within the interior and justice departments, noting harmful potential if misused. It cites Hitchcock’s belief in wirepress fraud, internal assignments, and friction between the attorney general and interior officials, including dismissals of some officials.
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Interior Department
Justice
Congress
Wilkie
Civic ‘Department ‘of Justice
Hitchcock
Department of Justice
Hemenway
Secretary of the Interior
Gome
Ingiy
Roosevelt Defends Secret Service Role in Land Frauds Probe
In a detailed statement Theodore Roosevelt argues that restricting secret service use would hinder investigations of land frauds and corruption among wealthy leaders and politicians including a senator and congressmen. He cites past abuses and urges an active secret service for urgent department needs, noting evidence from 1907 1908 and personnel involved in internal investigations.
Slayers Hugo ranch hand fatally stabbed in feud
Feb 2 report from Hugo Oklahoma area says Grant Haney a ranchhand was fatally stabbed near Lewanics ten miles from Hugo by Aaron and William Banning after a long quarrel over a breaking of fer fanth. A posse pursued the Bannings.
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Hugo
Cole
Grant Haney
Ievanics
Aries
William Banning
Banning Brothers
Haney
Scouting for Ball Team Advances Intermountain League
A conference at the Thornton hotel in Butte outlined plans for a proposed intermountain baseball league. Promoters aim to form an organization, contingent on rail rate deals and support from key Montana cities. Delegates include W. Lucas, Jack Grim, Don Strouthers, and Jack Muston, with Helena and Missoula among cities to survey.
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Intersmountain Teague
Luck Grim
Salt Lake
Aubi
Don Strouthers
Times
Jack Muston
Bailena
Helena
Seena
Hiters Mountain League Teater
Ogdeatello
Butte
Bolse Bre
Lucas
Jack Grim
Helen
Metation of Art to Theosophy by Miss Terrell
Miss Emily M. Terrell spoke at Theosophical Society rooms on The Owsley block about art as expression of truth. She argued harmony among the Beautiful good and true, citing Rossetti and early art in Egypt and Assyria as foundations for national artistic duty and spiritual expression.
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Emily M. Terrell
Theosophical Society
Owsley
Gabe Ttonetti
Rosetti
Taly
Rosetti Tas
Iaste
America
Egypt
Ausyria
Igedia
Sportsmen Have Chance to Save Racing Game
New York on February 21 reports that the anti gambling law in California is seen by many horsemen as a harsh blow to the breeding industry. If the California Jockey Club remains strong, it may help save the sport nationally, though racing is expected to decline in the near term.
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New York
California
California Jockey Club
Jockey Clubs
Anaconda Shooter Leads For Prisco Cup Trophy
Anaconda marksman J A Hasley led the Prisco cup race at the Butte Rod and Gun club, scoring two points to top the field in a closely contested event. Fourteen shooters competed yesterday as the season’s format calls for two shoots monthly through June to crown the trophy.
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J A. Hasley
Anaconda
Butte Rod and Gun Club
Goddard
Vddard
Smith Ted
Parker and
Hasies
Ana Fonda
Nthe
Boy Held in Jail in Hancock Case
A boy is jailed in Hancock in a murder case linked to a note and a death at a Wolf Creek ranch. John McDonough, 14, a elevator boy, admits being near Ohio's Hospital where the victim was injured and recalls hearing a sharp cry between 11 and 12. He denies involvement with the note and says he was attacked from behind.
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Helena
Eric
John Hancock
John McDonough
Wolf Creek
McDonough
Hedmits
So Ohi's Hospital
Werclock
Burglar Kills Police Captain in Pistol Duel
In Olean New York on February 21 Police Captain Timothy Hassett was killed after a hand to hand pistol duel with Nelson Deasler of Berlin Ontario caught burglarizing the Drohy Lumber office. Deasler was wounded four times and captured after fleeing, then escaped again before being recaptured.
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Olean
N.Y
Nelson ‘Deasler
Berlin
Ontario
Ofice
Drohy Lumber Company
Timothy Hasnett
Deasler
Hassett
Daniee
Hasnett
Set
New Law Predicted to Close Dozens of Saloons
A reform measure labeled WEW Law is expected to shutter many saloons across the county and state. Authorities estimate about 29 saloons will go out of business as the sale of liquor becomes prohibited under the new regime.
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Tate
World’s Hundred Mile Auto Record Is Broken
The report from New Orleans on February 21 states that Robert Burman of San Francisco broke the world hundred mile auto record during Mardi Gras carnival activities. The feat occurred on a cth rack in the feature second day, with Burman competing against a field headed by Montana and bay county entrants.
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Burman
Indianapolis
Obert Burman
San Francisco
Cleveland Book Opens On American Derby Like Bets
Hot springs February 21. A regular future book has started in Cleveland showing the Cleveland team favorite for the American league pennant. Odds are 6 to 5 offered by the book proprietors with bettors allowed to choose any team except favorites. Place and show betting are offered as well.
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Hot Springs
Cleveland
Negroes Attack Rouses Citizens Amid Lynch Fear
The city reels as a mob harasses suspects after a brutal assault linked to the Rosen murder. Police and posses rounded up two more negroes amid cries for lynching while a physician confirms Mrs Johnson’s condition. A $1,200 reward was posted by commercial travelers for the arrest and conviction. Officials say a strong force is on patrol to quell unrest.
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Rimes
Rosen
Dis
Awa News
Butte Officers Receive Snug Reward for Arrest
A $200 reward offered by Carbon county authorities for the arrest of Martin Leskouski, alias John Belize, who fled jail after murder and assault, was awarded to Butte patrolmen W. B. Ason and Will Yutz. Leskouski, captured while working as a miner, was turned over to police and is now bound for sentencing. Relatives exposed his location after wife beating and escape information circulated.
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Carbon County
Puc
Martin Leskouski
Hsurder
Maren
Butte Tnlner
Lesk
Butte
Two Hundred Converts Secured at Bozeman
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Bozeman churches concluded a three week revival with services. Since opening there have been 20 conversions across city churches. More than 480 children attended the daily sessions. Rev. Raum spoke at the Christian church on Hughes and the Race and recalled his time as a New York senate chaplain.
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Bozeman
Raum
Christian Church
Hughes
New York
York Senate
Dr. Raum
Senate
Union printers strike in Walla Walla Washington declares open shop
Union printers employed by Washington Print and Teaking Co. in Walla Walla walk out over wage scales. Company says no amicable adjustment possible and declares open shop. Also notes a free reading room planned by Baraca and Philathea church classes with refreshments. King Alfonso attends high mass in Caracas Cathedral. impersonator officer rumor linked to Cady Wyoming.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Pees Hien
Washington
Mornih
Evening Statesman
Thin City
Roseman
Baraca
Philathea
Christian Church
Hozeman
South Omaha Riot Erupts Over Greek Row
Rioting broke out in South Omaha lasting about three hours as crowds attacked Greek homes and businesses. Police and deputies struggled to restore order after Greek storefronts and a frame hoarding were set ablaze. A mass meeting led by lawmakers urged action against Greeks while a Greek mob incident wounded several and sparked arrests.
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Briggs
Omaha
Valleyie
South Omaha
Bralley
South Omak
Patrohuan Lowery
Whch
Perry Howard
Krause
Frank Douzat
A. C Phy
Murphy
Indi
Hha
Chistes Nestout
P. Murinto
Edward Porter
South
Furth
Poltes
Marathon runner Tom Longboat delays race plans in Canada
The report notes Tom Longboat, world champion marathoner, visiting Tyendinega Ontario after eluding trainers in New York. He plans a month stay and says the Buffalo Shrub race set for Feb 35 in Buffalo would be postponed, as he will not be ready for three weeks or more. Louis Tewanina is mentioned with a 2 mile race in New Orleans and questionable time details.
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Toronto
Web
de Forest
P.T. Powers
New’ York
Tom Longboat
Deseronte
Ontario
Buffalo
N.Y
Longboat
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