Darrow Denies Bribery Charges In Court Defense
In Los Angeles on July 30 the defense in Clarence Darrow's bribery trial presented a final wave of denials as he argued the case. He claimed all incriminating evidence was false and described negotiating pleas and plans to save lives of clients amid the Times explosion fallout and labor dispute pressures. The testimony touched on parties including Samuel Gompers, the American Federation of Labor convention, and positions within the moiders union, with references to General Otis and the Lincoln Steffens proposal. Premier Asquith also denied government plans for a single land tax measure in the House of Commons.
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New York Craft Data Uncovered District Statement
A district report reveals an anneal aggregate figure of 2 400 000 linked to New York craft data findings. The document names NEY and ANNEAL as key terms guiding the district's interpretation of production totals.
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Graft Allegations Hit Four Police Officials in New York
Sworn statements to District Attorney Whitman claim annual graft from gambling houses and illegal resorts totals 2,400,000 dollars, distributed equally among four senior police officials, including Lieutenant Becker. Bald Jack Rose, a self confessed graft collector, says he handled six thousand dollars yearly for Becker and that three other officials received equal shares. Evidence relies on Rose’s testimony and ties to the “strong arm squad” and Herman Rosenthal murder case.
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Hole in the Wall gang pursued by 100 armed posse
William Sartelle alias William Morgan Charles Franzen and Andrew Comstock leaders of the Hole in the Wall gang escape from jail with a tunnel and sawed floor. A 100 member posse led by Sheriff John Ledford pursues towards Momat county. Sartelle and Franzen were captured July 17 after hours of resistance. Comstock an ex convict sought for horse stealing. The gang terrorized Western Colorado and Eastern Wyoming for three years with bank robberies and raids on local stock grazing.
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Slack Water Plan Urged by Stimson
A disputed plan to expand slack water development is urged by Secretary Stimson amid congressional opposition. The proposal envisions extending funding for inland waterways into the eastern region while facing procedural hurdles and public protest in the Commons.
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Capital stock of Standard Oil of California doubled
The Standard Oil Company of California increased its capital stock from 25 million to 50 million at a special stockholders meeting in San Francisco. Proceeds from the new stock will be used to liquidate about 12 million dollars owed to Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
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Three Tariff Bills Return to Senate From House
Nashington reports the Democratic House forced three tariff measures back to the Senate with no amendments accepted. The wool and sugar tariff revision bills and the excise tax bill were sent back, while the Canadian reciprocity and tariff board proposals were rejected in votes. Debate centered on conference plans as Republicans split on strategy. leadership urged a conference to resolve differences.
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Monroe Doctrine To Be Reaffirmed By Senate Panel
Washington July 3 The foreign affairs committee will study strong language reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine to prevent any foreign military or naval foothold in the western hemisphere. Senator Lodge leads a subcommittee report on a Japanese land purchase near Magdalena Bay and urges a clear Senate resolution. The panel's majority includes Lodge Root Sutherland Rayner and Whitchcock with Root yet undecided on the broad wording.
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Senators Demand Immediate Trial for Judge Krchbala
Washington July 30 A movement grows among senators to demand an immediate trial for Judge Krchbala to justify postponing the commerce court bench retirement until his case is decided A vote on postponement is expected Thursday or Saturday
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Mexican Rebel Leader Vows Disarm Foreigners in Zone
Juarez Mexico July 9 1910 Rebel commander Pas Call Orozco declared he will disarm every foreigner in zones controlled by the revolutionary party to gain the means to unseat Francisco Madero He said the move would apply to Americans and other nationals with the Casas Grandes district noted as an example The remark followed a Washington message outlining U S concerns over raids on American property and Mormon settlements.
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