Williamson's Case Goes To Jury In Oregon Suborned Perjury Trial
In Portland Judge Bennett denies quick dismissal and orders trial to proceed. District Attorney Heney argues defendants including Congressman John Newton Williamson conspired to suborn perjury. Defense seeks continuance as evidence presentation begins tomorrow morning.
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Portland
Ore
Bennett
Williamson-Gesner-Biggs
United States Circuit Court
John Newton Williamson
Williamson
van Gesner
Heney
de Haven
Sufmt
Idaho's Turn Now in the Land Fraud Cases
Boise Idaho July 13 the special United States grand jury investigating land frauds in the Lewiston district concluded its work seven indictments were returned eight in all two for conspiracy to defraud the United States under section 5440 revised statutes H Kester and Frank W Kettenbach Lewiston bankers are the two named in those indictments others include subornation of perjury and three perjury charges William I former state land selector is to be charged with subornation of perjury Ivan Cornell indicted for perjury was given until Aug 1 to plead at Moscow
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Boise
Idaho
United States Grand Jury
Lewiston
United States
H. Kester
Frank W. Kettenbach
William I
Ivan Cornell
Moscow
Prominent Unitarian Pastor Charles Pearson Dies in London
Rev. Dr. Charles Pearson, pastor of Quincys Unitarian Church, has died in London while visiting his daughter. He was a prominent figure in religious circles and his death was reported from Quincy, Illinois, on July 13.
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Quincy, Ill
Charles Pearson
Unitarian Church of
Quincy
London
English-born professor tied to famed Methodist heresy trial
He taught literature at Northwestern University for 27 years and played a central role in a famous Methodist church heresy trial before joining the Unitarians. An author of poetry and theological works, notably The Carpenter Prophet, Dr. Pearson was born in England sixty years ago.
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Methodist Church
Unitarians
Carpenter Prophet
Dr. Pearson
England
Sanders death heirs Fisk as Grand Army commander
Helena Montana July 13 Colonel W F Sanders commander of the Grand Army of the Republic has died A J Fisk senior vice commander becomes commander under the order and directs all Montana Grand Army posts to drape their charters and banners for 60 days There will be no changes to Sanders staff.
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Standard
Helena
W. F. Sanders
Grand Army of the Republic
A. J. Fisk
Fisk
Sanders
Grand Army
Montana
Narrow Escape After Tight Wire Breaks
Red Lodge July 13 W W Perry a Montana Wyoming Telephone worker narrowly escaped death when a pulling wire broke loose sending him across the road unconscious. He recovered at the hospital with only soreness and no broken bones. Perry is brother to J N Perry of Billings the company manager.
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The
Standard
Red Lodge
W. W. Perry
Montana & Wyoming Telephone Company
Perry
J. N. Perry
Billings
Paris Parliament adjourns after amnesty bill clash
In Paris July 13 the chamber of deputies adjourned for the summer amid a heated scene over the amnesty bill. M Lasses attacked General Andre calling him a reptile as ministers defended the bill and then withdrew it after minister Berteaux led a chaotic session and an impromptu council decided to pull the measure.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
M. Lasses
Andre
M. Berteaux
Million-Dollar Rise in Yellowstone County Valuations
Warren Evans county assessor reports after completing the 15 assessment footings that Yellowstone County wealth rose by 670,284 over last year. Total valuation reaches 6,482,182 from 5,808,898 with land values up over 300,000 and city property up over 200,000. Real property gains total about 480,000 even before railroad valuations are fixed.
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Standard
Billings
Warren Evans
Frenzied Spokane Husband Slays Wife and Infant Then Kills Self
In Spokane Washington on July 13 Charles H Davis 31 killed his wife 31 and their 3 month old baby with a razor in minutes then slashed his own throat and died in the kitchen neighbors heard no sounds of the tragedy Mrs Davis was widely respected and the couple had just learned of money troubles authorities noted the morbid mood and that the killings occurred after his work at Washington Mill Company, with a second job in prospect.
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Spokane
Wash
Charles H. Davis
Davis
E. C. Payne
Washington Mill Company
Prospect
Eight Die In Giant Powder Plant Explosion Near Richmond
A massive explosion at the Giant Powder Company mixing plant near Giant in Contra Costa County destroyed the frame building, killing foreman William H. Dwyer and seven Chinese workers. One Chinese worker was injured, thrown into the bay and later reached shore with minor injuries. Loss is about ten thousand dollars.
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Oakland
Cal
Giant Powder Company
Giant
Contra Costa County
William H. Dwyer
Richmond
Dyer
Regular Wool Sales to Begin Today
Billings Montana officials report wool buyers have agreed no more private purchases this season and will inaugurate regular public auction bid sales beginning today. Last year private deals were common before the market opening on July 5, with much of Montana wool already contracted. An estimated 1,500,000 pounds remain unsold and will be sold through the traditional public auction method.
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Montana
Billings
Bank Receivership Case Delayed Before Clayton Court
Action to dissolve the People's United States bank receivership filed yesterday in Clayton Circuit Court is postponed to allow the attorney general, who sought the receiver's appointment, to be heard.
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St. Louis
People's United States Bank
Clayton
Roosevelt declines Australian invitation for Alice visit
Melbourne reports President Roosevelt has declined the invitation extended by the commonwealth government for Miss Alice Roosevelt to visit Australia with Secretary Taft and the President’s family. The offer promised cordial welcome from all classes.
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Melbourne
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Alice Roosevelt
Australia
Taft
Williams Returns From Havana After Erysipelas
Former Massachusetts Congressman Williams arrived from Havana where he spent three weeks in a hospital with erysipelas. His health is improving and now fairly good.
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New York
Williams
Massachusetts
Havana
Fraser Bros. wood sale to Pierce and Beattie
Billings reports the sole wood sale, Fraser Bros. to Pierce and Beattie, totaling 25 000 pounds at 24 cents per pound.
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The
Standard
Billings
Fraser Bros
Pierce & Beattie
Jerome's Demand for Equitable Report Fails in Court Fight
New York July 13 District Attorney Jerome failed to obtain from R A Hunter a copy of the detailed Equitable Life Assurance report taken before Superintendent Hendricks. Jerome sent letters citing Governor Higgins order and demanded delivery without conditions, offering to safeguard and return the testimony.
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New York
Jerome
R. A. Hunter
Equitable Life Assurance Society
F. Hendricks
Hendricks
Higgins
Hunter
Cone
Superintendent of Insurance
Citizens' Bank of Yellow Springs Fails to Open
The Citizens' Bank of Yellow Springs, a private institution in Springfield Ohio, failed to open on July 18. Depositors are believed to be owed between 25000 and 30000 dollars.
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Springfield
Ohio
Citizens’ Bank of
Yellow Springs
Logan Receives Commission as Sheep Commissioner
Billings July 13 A C Logan received from Governor Toole his commission as sheep commissioner for Yellowstone county vice P B Moss who resigned at the last board meeting.
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Standard
Billings
A. C. Logan
Toole
Yellowstone County
P. B. Moss
Duel Leaves Senator Wounded in Paris Amesty Bill Clash
Paris on July 13 reports Senator Prevet severely wounded in the forearm after a sword duel with Senator Delpeche over the government amnesty bill dispute.
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Paris
Prevet
Delpeche
Germany and Sweden Weigh Naval Pact Change
Stockholm reports a German Swedish alliance is seriously contemplated after a four hour talks between Emperor William and King Oscar aboard the Hohenzollern at Gefle. William plans a vast naval display with ships to enter Gothenburg Uddevalla Stockholm Norrkoping and Karlskrona over the coming days.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Emperor William
King Oscar
Hohenzollern
Gefle
Oscar
Germany
Gothenburg
Uddevalla
Onlge
Norrkopping
Karlskrona
Great Britain Holds Her Own Firm Opinion
In the House of Commons Premier Balfour says Britain welcomes Roosevelt’s conference proposal but reserves the right to decide what topics to submit. He notes no further negotiations on the matter as of July 13.
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Great Britain
London
House of Commons
Robertson
Balfour
Roosevelt
Beverly Letcher in San Francisco Suicide Attempt Recovery
Beverly Letcher, a bank clerk, improved after a suicide attempt yesterday. Doctors at the emergency hospital treated him through the night and he regained consciousness this morning, with transfer to a private hospital and a recovery that seems assured.
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Beverly Letcher
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