Mayor Johnson Loses Fortune in Bid for Office
Local report notes Mayor Johnson suffers a major financial setback while pursuing re election. Details are unclear but appear to involve failed business ventures connected to his campaign period.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
Reforms promised as Pu Yi era opens in China
A foreign board official reports the new regime will press reforms begun by the late emperor Kuang Hsu. Edicts issued since November 15 signal a modern government for China with a constitutional aim. Prince Chun’s regency and the death of the empress dowager prompt Tibetan prayers and official mourners at the Forbidden City as officials seek to verify the emperor’s death and the succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Foreign Board
Kuang Hsu
Prince Chun
Pu Yi
Hhe
Ane
Ther Kent
Rim
Forbidden City
Tony
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Palson
Philippine soldiers sent to quell Moros rebellion near Malabang
Manila reports hundreds of Moros gathering near Malabang. A five company infantry column with two machine guns has been dispatched for reconnaissance. Officials hope Moros will disperse peacefully after the wharley. No expedition results have reached Manila yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Malabang
Sale of tobacco ends Night Riders in Kentucky
In Louisville the long delayed sale of the 1906 and part of the 1907 tobacco crop concluded. The pooled sale averages pay 90 cents for the 1906 crop and 17 cents per pound for the WHT product, with about 18000 dollars circulating immediately. The transaction involves the Burley Tobacco Society and large growers, plus independents, and signals the probable end of night rider activity in central and eastern Kentucky for now as the crop moves to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Burley Tobacco Society
An ‘Tobacco Company
Central
K Theky the ‘Co
Burl Rowers’ “Association
Kentucky
Million Forgery Ring Tied to Peter Van Viissingen
Chicago November report states Peter Van Viissingen, a real estate dealer, confessed to forgery crimes totaling 700000 to 2000000 dollars and was sentenced to the penitentiary. About 100 persons are linked to the scheme. 48 forgeries are outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter van, Viissingen
Labor Leader Dolan Seeks Public on Labor Conflicts
Washington reports another White House meeting with T. J. Dolan secretary of the steam shovelers and dredge workers union. Dolan urged creation of a public commission to investigate proposed strikes and lockouts and to publish findings quickly. Taft approved the plan in a campaign letter. Dolan explained his views to the president who listened but did not express an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
T. J. Dolan
Governor Injured While Initiated in Shriners Fracas
Lincoln November reports Gov Goodelect Al Shallenberger confined to hotel room with a fractured arm from an initiation incident involving Shriners. He plans to return to Alma tomorrow and resume duties as soon as possible. Falls River Cotton Association announces no wage reduction as previously stated for December, affecting local workers and nearby textile districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Goodelect
AL. Shallenberger
Lincoln Hotel
the Shriners
Alma
Fant Saver
Stass
Fall River
Death by own action aboard Adriatic linked to telegraph firms
Nov 1 Queenstown reports John Krause tied to Pacific States and Sunset Telegraphs of San Francisco died by his own hand on the Adriatic while en route Cherbourg to this port. Earlier San Francisco dispatch says Krause, once a specie agent for the Sunset Telephone concerns, having eluded authorities after failing to obey a witness subpena in the Hasley bribery case. Indictments linger against Louis Glass and Theodore Hasley over attempts to sway supervisors on Home Telephone franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
John Krause
Pacific States
Sunset Telegraph Companies
San Francisco
Cherbourg
Sunset
Pacific Telephone
Hill’s plan to end trade barriers gains favor in banquet
At the New York Chamber of Commerce dinner at Waldorf Astoria, Hill urged total free trade between Canada and the United States. He argued protective delays are unnecessary, predicting wheat consumption will rise to 1.3 billion bushels by mid-century and that Northwestern wheat should flow to consumers without restriction. He cited wage similarities and population factors in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
Waldorf-Astoria
James Bryce
Josph F. |Deri
Canada
United States
Mair
Torvoine
Island
New York
Colorado
Hill
Five Warrants Issued for Gamblers at Taft
Special Dispatch reports sheriff Campbell will serve five warrants in Taft tomorrow. Issued this afternoon by Justice Phillips after a conference with Taft workers and local officials. Several affidavits are said to have been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Missoula
Campbell
Justice Phillips
W. I. Morrison
Young Men's Chistian Association Worker
EH. Hershey
Marlowe
William Motte Dies Sudden in a Saloon
Helena reports William Motte known as Bill Mason dropped dead in a local saloon without warning. He was a Civil War veteran who had traveled widely and collected relics from each country. No reason for the death was given and the coroner's inquest was not yet held. He had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
William Motte
Bill Mason
Motte
Golde
Mike
Rockefeller Testimony in Standard Oil Case Draws Long Court Session
In New York Rockefeller testified on the history of Standard Oil growth up to the 1870s trust agreement. He described crude oil supply, early producers unions and tensions with refiners. The session focused on early crude markets and transportation to Long Island refinery. On the West Coast, bondsman William Dingee faced exam in San Francisco for Lehmite release. Security measures remained tight as court proceeded amid lingering tension from prior shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
All Combins
Standard OI
Standard ON Company
Compaay
ISS
Rockefeller
Kellogg
Ite
Perionel
Th ‘Ompany
John D. Archbold
Cimbine
Rockefellers
Reockefeler
Mr. Rockefeller
Uuit
Venango County
Fen
Isie
Air. Rockefeller Ai
Producers’ Union
Teiners’ ’Association
Fiue
Union
Hig
Trail Company
Long Island
San Francisco
Wiliam Dingee
Thomas J. Williams
Banda
Eugene E. Lehmite
Dunne
Francis
Mortis Haas
Uel
William P. Lawlor
James L.” Gallagher
Heney
Ruet
County Hall
Fulton Street
Alstex
Iton
Allagher
Lawlor
Inquest Probing How Haas Got Revolver In San Francisco
The inquest into Morris Haas death by his own action in Judge Lerner's courtroom began yesterday with Captain Duke and Detective Burns testifying that a pistol could not have been concealed in a shoe. Witnesses described shoes found Hank Hans wore and Dr Beasley presented a bullet from Heney's head, noting Heney had asked not to hand it to authorities. The inquest resumes tomorrow with more witnesses expected. also noted is Darwin R James death in Brooklyn after a Mines illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Morris Haas
Wag
Francis J. Heney
Judge’ Lawyers
Tortay Lima
Ot Puke
William Fy
Ravine
Hans
Andy
Duke
Burns
Haven
Heney
Beasley
Opium Smuggling Ring Linked to Cement Shipment
Manila reports evidence of a broad opium smuggling plot from China. Workmen at Camp Stota enberg uncovered opium concealed in cement shipped from Hongkong, then another discovery near the Manila fort where a supposed cement barrel held opium. The opium has been turned over to customs as investigators probe the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
China
Camp Stotaenberg
Hongkong
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Johnson
Imps
Cleveland
Hie
Tomie Johnson
Euclid Avenue
Albert
Alberts
Sam
Emerton
Amermless
Butt
Wallstreet
EH. Harriman
Nobo
Municipal Traction
Tao
Wilbur Wright
France
Wright Aeropla
Dolan
Krause
Honey
Schmitz
Inquisitor 1S
Neico Mney
Donne
Dor
Haas
Darwin R. James
Federal Board of “Indian Commissioners
Brooklyn
Philippines
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