Neglect of Duty Charged in Anaconda Gambling Case
Attorney General Donovan files in Anaconda district court to oust Deer Lodge county officials J H Duffy and Jack Conley for failing to arrest and prosecute gamblers. He alleges they ignored tips that gambling ran at Turf Exchange and other Anaconda venues, despite orders to act. The court is expected to issue citations shortly and hear evidence on alleged oaths violations.
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Donovan
Anaconda
J. H. Duffy
Jack Conley
Deer Lodge
James Johnson
Gambling case grows as seven men face district court
Turf Exchange figures tied to Hugh Daly’s saloon face arrest and hearings. Johnson Shannon and Gardiner appeared before Justice Kennedy and will plead not guilty at 4 PM. Seven defendants are expected to waive examination and be bound over. Judge Trippet defends the group and county attorney Duffy’s office joins as counsel in a separate action.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
W. James Johnson
Richard Roe
Hugh Daly
Thomas Harney
Joan Griffith
Newton Shannon
James Gardiner
Charles Graham
Johnson
Shannon
Gardiner
Constable Lynch
Justice of the Peace
W. H. Trippet
Duffy
Anaconda Sheriff Abused Oath in Gaming Prosecution
James Donovan Attorney General accuses Sheriff Jack Conley of neglecting duties to arrest and curb gambling in Anaconda under Montana law. The complaint alleges multiple gaming violations at the Turf Exchange and other venues, including craps, poker, roulette, and nickel slots, and seeks removal and costs. The same accusation against County Attorney Duffy mirrors the charge of willful neglect to prosecute as directed.
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Sheriff Conley
James Donovan
Jack Conley
Deer Lodge
State of
Montana
Jack Corley
Deer Leche
Anaconda
James Johnson
Senate
Legislative Assembly
Turf Exchange
Duffy
Falls to His Death in 14-Story Masonic Temple Mishap
Chicago on July 2 John L Collins 63 believed son of Rear Admiral Napoleon Collins plunged from a 14 story limit between elevator and shaft at the Masonic Temple. He leaves a wife a child and two brothers in California.
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Chicago
John L. Collins
Napoleon Collins
California
Mr Kruger's Movements In The Hague July 25
Mr Kruger arrived this afternoon and went to the residence of Mr Woolmarens one of the Boer envoys at Scheveningen a watering place on the North sea.
Heat Abates Slightly in Corn Belt as Heat Rises Elsewhere
Official reports from Washington note continued extreme heat across the corn belt with 95 to 100 degree readings and scant rain. Showers occurred in the northern half including Eastern Nebraska, Iowa, Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Ohio, but forecasts still promise little general relief despite possible showers tomorrow.
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Washington
Corn Belt
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Beals Bows Down Heat Theory With Weather Facts
Edward A Beals forecast official in charge of Portland Oregon notes that if Serviss heat causation theory were correct hotter conditions in the East would mirror the North Pacific states. He cites a month of 6 to 12 degree higher than usual readings in the central West and 3 to 6 degree cooler in the North Pacific states, with Portland July daylight temperature at 62.5 compared to a normal 66.
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Portland
Ore
Edward A. Beals
The
Weather Bureau
Mr. Serviss
North Pacific
Corn Crop Blasted in Kansas Drought Stress
Topeka Kansas July 25 temperatures averaged about 100 though relief from heat was scant as humid air worsened drought. The corn crop is blasted and towns face water shortages with streams ponds and wells drying up while residents scramble for drinking water hoping for rain soon.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
London Floods Halt Trains After Severe Thunderstorm
A July thunderstorm in London drenched streets turning them into rivers and flooding buildings including Mrs Langley’s Imperial theater. Public buildings suffered damage while country crops were laid low and telegraph wires torn. Suburban lines were blocked as water rose over train footboards.
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London
Heat Hurts Crops As Fires Raze Swedish Forests
Stockholm reports continued heat harming crops while fires devastate forests in Jentland Western Gottland and Smaland upland districts.
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Stockholm
Jentland
Gottland
Smaland
Rain Helps Easing Severe Summer Heat in Minnesota
Early today a heavy general rain swept St. Paul and surrounding areas aiding relief from the heat wave. The rainfall brought cooler temperatures and dampened the parched landscape across the region.
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St. Paul, Minn
Rainstorm Hits Chillicothe Damaging Buildings
A heavy rainstorm swept Chillicothe Ohio this morning causing several buildings to suffer damage from lightning.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Temperature Hits 93 Degrees in Louisville Heat Wave
Louisville Kentucky reports an official temperature of 93 degrees at 1 o'clock in the afternoon amid a July heat spell.
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Louisville, Ky
Weather Outlook Holds Heat Despite Minor Sprinkles
Slightly cooler weather settles over the Southwest with no rain of consequence expected to bring lasting relief from the heat. Last night sprinkles were reported in portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma, Brunswick Missouri, and Hays.
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Kansas City
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Brunswick
Hays
Heat Aftermath: One Dead in Local Weather Outbreak
A strong south breeze eased conditions overnight. Local high reached 100 degrees with one death and 30 prostrations reported as the heat wave impacted the area.
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Kan
Spencer Attacks Koch Theory at Tuberculosis Congress
London July 25 Earl Spencer criticizes Dr. Robert Koch for denying animal to human tuberculosis contagion. Prof MacFadgean argues milk from tuberculous cows may transmit TB to humans. Dr Ravenel cites 10 cattle TB infections, James King urges strict import checks and compensation to purge TB, King Edward hosts delegates at Marlborough House.
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London
Earl Spencer
Victoria University
Congress
Robert Koch
John MacFudgean
Royal Veterinary College
Koch Han
MacFadgean
Koch
Ravenel
Philadelphia
James King
Mr. King
Dr. Koch
King Edward
Marlborough House
Kochs Tuberculosis Theory Provokes Skepticism in Berlin
In Berlin July 2 physicians at the Berlin Medical Society discuss Professor Kochs address on tuberculosis. They note his new theory contradicts his prior stance while Prof Virchow urges keeping focus on the tuberculosis center as decisive.
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Berlin
Koch
London
Berlin Medical Society
Fierce Fire Destroys Lumber Yard and Homes in Davenport
A massive blaze engulfed the lumber yard of Weyerhauser and Denkmann and nearby residences in Davenport Iowa. The fire began in kindling piles along the Rock Island Fuel company levee and spread rapidly across the yard and into adjacent middle class homes. Davenport Rock Island and Moline fire departments fought the flames until control was gained around 1 o clock. Total losses reached about 700000 with 40 homes destroyed and 19 families left homeless, while the yards suffered 400000 in damages.
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Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island Fuel Company
Weyerhauser & Denkmann
Rock Inland
Moline
Ill
8&T. Catherine's Hall
Flaming
Weyerhauser & Denkmann Company
Navy Board to Probe Schley Controversy at Washington
Washington July 25 The board of inquiry to investigate Schley conduct in the Spanish American War will be led by Admiral Dewey with Rear Admirals Kimberley and Benham. The court will meet at the Navy Department on Sept 12 with Captain Lemley later selected as judge advocate.
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Washington
Long
John 2Illsbury
Department
Vesuvius
Sampson
Santiago
Boston Navy Yard
Samuel Co. Lemley
the Navy
Lemley
Schley
Greely
Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
Jeannette
Gain of More Than Twelve Millions in Montana Valuations
Special Dispatch reports Helena July 2 that county boards may alter assessor valuations. total taxable estate excluding railroads likely over 150 million with Carbon county's 2.53 million valuation up 148 thousand from last year. State real and personal property total 150,655,173, up 12,253,725 from year. Sheep taxed at 2,670,059 head, up 114,978. cattle stocks 475,044 head. Overall livestock up while average values declined.
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Helena
County Boards of Equalization
Carbon County
Court of naval officers chosen amid Sampson-Schley controversy
The court's members are veteran fighting men with storied naval careers. Admiral Dewey is widely known, and his associates Rear Admiral Kimberley and Rear Admiral Benham bring long service and notable Civil War records. Kimberley led the Samoa harbor disaster response. Benham played a key role at Rio Janeiro during the 1894 naval upheaval.
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Sampson-Schley
Dewey
Manila Bay
Kimberley
Benham
Admiral Benham
Admiral Kimberley
Apia
Samoa
Rio Janeiro
Kimberley to Request Relief from Court of Inquiry
West Newton Massachusetts July 25 Rear Admiral L A Kimberley announced he will ask to be relieved from serving on the Sampson Schley court of Inquiry due to ill health.
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Long
Associated Press
Kimberley
Lace
Ramsay
Jouett
Gherardi
Walker
West Newton
Mass
L. A. Kimberley
Sampson-Schley Court of Inquiry
Rear Admiral Schley Resting at Great Neck Amid Inquiry Talk
New York July 25 Rear Admiral Schley spends the day with his family at Great Neck RI and says he is resting with nothing to say about the proposed inquiry into the Santiago battle.
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New York
Schley
Great Neck
R. I
Associated Press
Santiago
McLaurin Expelled From Democratic Party by State Committee
Columbia July 25 State Central Committee adopted a resolution expelling Senator John McLaurin from the Democratic Party and calls for his immediate resignation. The move came as a surprise amid debates over oath requirements for candidates for Congress to fill the Seventh district vacancy caused by Congressman Stokes’ death. The resolution states McLaurin as junior senator representing South Carolina in the national congress.
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Columbia
D. C
Mc Laurin
Democratic Party
Tillman
Congress
Stokes
John McLaurin
South Carolina
National Congress
Resolution calls for resignation of Senator John McLaurin
The Democratic State Executive Committee adopts a resolution asserting that McLaurin has ignored the national platform and misrepresented his state and constituency, urging his unqualified resignation immediately by a 25 to 5 vote.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
John McLaurin
Chicago Man Released After Fine in Defenbach Case
F Wayland Brown, once convicted with Dr August M Unger for conspiracy to defraud an insurer, is released from jail. The sentence to the penitentiary was vacated and a 2000 dollar fine substituted. Judge Tuley favored a fine, Brown paid 1300 dollars, his wife securing the balance.
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Chicago
F. Wayland Brown
August M. Unger
Defenbach
Tuley
Brown
Cleveland
Peace mission falters amid steel strike crosscurrents in Pittsburgh
Garland fails to win terms from steel manufacturers as Amalgamated leaders seek Hanna mediation through J. P. Morgan influence. Secretary Bishop negotiates, AFL and Amalgamated pledge mutual support while mass layoff tension rises at McKeesport and National Tube works.
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Pittsburg
Garland
New York
Amalgamated Association
J. P. Morgan
Joseph Bishop
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Combine
Hanna
Bishop
Shaffer
Steel Trust
Wellsville
McKeesport
National Tube Company
Amalgamated Swige
National Tube Works
Wood
Wheeling
United States
Teel Corporation
Brant
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Deer Lodge County
District Court
Billings
Kalispell
Mr. Duffy
Conley
Mr. Donovan
Minnesota
Louisville
Lewis A. Kimberley and
Andrew E. K
Henham
Navy
Samuel C. Lemley
Pillabury
Admiral Kimberley Ht
M’laurin
State Central Committee
J. L. M’laurin
B.R. Tillman
Justment
Federation of Labor
Flynn
American Federation of Labor
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