Contempt case probes conspiracy over Nome mines
In San Francisco United States Commissioner Heaven heard attorney E. S. Pillsbury accuse a broad conspiracy involving Judge Noyes and others to secure mines near Nome. Witness Samuel Dunham described meetings, a contract draft, and alleged influence by McKenzie and Wheeler. The testimony hinted that more names would surface, and the hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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San Francisco
United States
Heaven
Pillsbury
Amicus Curiae
Nome
Samuel Dunham
Cone United Timing
Archie Blouns Manhem
Wheeler
Noyes
Mark
Leo
Keat Anderson
Dante Anderson
Henri
McKenzie
Johnson
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth District
Nate States
Jdudae Ross
Samuri Thame
Athast
Tie
Pilsbury
McWengme
Judge Noyer
Samul Knight
Alaska bound thief faces charges after shipyard arrest
George E. Danells, a Dawson collector for Carstens Bros, is arrested in Beattie after landing from the Portland with a sack of gold nuggets worth thousands. He had previously absconded with 35 000 to 40 000 and was found with 20 000 returned to the owner before escaping again. Danells, a young man of medium height, is jailed awaiting further action.
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Alaska
Beattie
Portland
George E. Danells
Danells
Carstens Bros
Incal
Dawson
B. Hill
Botanza
Grand Forks
Hill
Seattle
Sullivan
Tanells
England Calls Out Reserves for Possible War Service
London reports that the War Office may mobilize every volunteer in the country. Police error leaked bills ordering all reservists yeomen and volunteers to report to headquarters. Lancaster force failed to keep the orders secure, triggering widespread alarm.
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Kingdom
London
War Office
Lancaster
Helena stage line operator fined for animal cruelty
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that a stage line operator from Helena and White Sulphur Springs was tried by Justice Stein Metz on cruelty to animals charges. The jury found him guilty and fined him $30 after allegations of starving and overworking a horse and a severe beating. The case followed actions by the newly organized Helena Humane Society.
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Helena
White Sulphur Springs
Court of Justice of the Peace
Steinmetz
Church
Helena Humane Society
De Wolfe Will Live After Cyanide Attempt
Great Falls reports that De Wolfe, convicted of horse stealing, took potassium cyanide last evening after the verdict. He is now out of danger and claims the act was not premeditated. The court will sentence him on Saturday.
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Great Falls
Ve Wolff
Breaehhooy
de Wolfe
Altra
Electric Power for Mines From Spokane Supply Hinted
Spokane October 24 The Washington Water Power Company which controls water power at the Spokane Falls shows interest in possessing Pos Falls lake head power and may gain full control of the water power at Post Falls This implies electric power for the Coeur d Alene mines will come from Spokane and the proposed plant at Post Falls will not be built locally
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Cour d'Alene
Spokane
Ward
Washington Water Power Company
Spokane Falls
Pos
Post Palla
Passing: Worthless Bills Led to Secret Service Arrests
United States secret service officers arrested George Abrams on a Puebla steamer just arriving from Seattle. Abrams is indicted by the federal grand jury for passing worthless bills of the defunct State Bank of New Brunswick N J.
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San Francisco
Del
United States Secret Service
George Abrams
Puebla
Seattle
Abrams
United States Grand Jury
State Bank of New Brunswick
N. J
Jury Chosen in Helena Trial for Dr Kelleser
Helena Oct 4 A district court jury was chosen and sworn to try Dr Edwin Kelleser for causing the death of a woman by illegal operation. The trial before Judge Henry Smith may last two weeks with both sides presenting many witnesses. Defense counsel include Ex Attorney General Nolan and Albert T Loeb.
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Helena
Edwin & Kellogg
Kelleser
East Helena
Adelins
Beng
Henry Smith
Moses Morris
A. J. Morison
John J. Rohrbaugh
L. L. Lush
D. A. McDonald
Fred W. Hill
Henry MccLaughin
John L. Rue
Carns
Oly Synnes
J. J. Fant
J. $. Tooker
McConnell
Nolan
Albert T Loeb
Admiral Schley Testifies On May 19 Fleet Movements
Admiral Schley described the Key West to Cienfuegos voyage racing toward Cuba on May 19 under Admiral Sampson's orders. He recounted interactions with Captain McCalla and Captain Chester, coalings plans near Cienfuegos, and meeting ships off San Antonio as dawn neared. The testimony covers passing signals, intercepts, and discussions about suitable coaling locations.
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Key West
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Sampson
Schley
McCalla
Marblehead
Cuban
MecCalla
Baels
Brooklyn
Cheater
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Chester
Agines
Co Ta Key West
Eollier
West Indies
Tuba
Oonoa Bank
Cesi
Mfr Rayner
Cienfuesos
Admiral Schley Testifies On Cienfuegos Harbor Observations
The admiral recounts hearing salute-guns near the harbor and describes night and day maneuvers of the squadron off Cienfuegos May 22, including Scorpion's pilotage, four-point bearings, and attempts to lure Spanish vessels. He notes dispatch copies, Wood’s exhaustion, and dispatch No. 8 indicating possible Santiago activity.
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Brooklyn
Cienfuegos
Dunant
Sampson
Schley
San Hiazo J
Sehley
Cienfuezos
Santiago
Sibley
Key West
Wood
Dupont
Admiral Sampson
Seelock
Dispatch No. 8
McCada
Ervera
Sandaga
Crescens Smashes World Half Mile Record At Kansas City Meet
Crescens trotted the half mile in 2 09 4, breaking the world record and clipping a quarter second from the previous mark at the Kansas City Driving Club. Spectators witnessed the fast track and perfect weather as Crescens led from the start with Murnan urging him on, finishing just ahead of Mike the Tramp. In Memphis and St Louis reports follow with multiple heats and other pacing races noted.
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Kansas City
Crescens
Telefin
Mike
Tramp
Murnan
Ketcham
Memphis
Tenn
Little Boy
Escobar
Charley Stiles
Dan R
Carlo M
Saul Werth
Major Greer
Hugh J. Grant
New York
T Na
C. Billings
Chicago
Woman the only victim in Colorado hotel tragedy
In Denver on October 24 Mrs. Nellie Hardifer wife of Philip C Hardifer a contractor died of morphine poisoning and hotel owner William P Flanders is in hospital after a related overdose He says we fixed it up to die together due to love If Flanders recovers he faces murder charges The other item notes Springfield court upholds mandamus requiring Illinois to assess Chicago corporations capital stock including franchises valued at 235 million dollars for tax purposes
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Colorado
Denver
Nellie Hardifer
Philip C. Hardifer
William P. Flanders
Lyons
Cole
Flanders
Midland
Springfield
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Sangamon County
Chicago
Teachers’ Federation
Illinois Manufacturers Banquet Draws Six Hundred Firms
Six hundred business firms attended the Illinois Manufacturers association annual banquet at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago. The only set speech on the program was by John A. Kusson of Iowa, the diplomat and tariff expert.
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Ranggaet
Chicago
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Grand Pacific Hotel
John A. Kusson
Iowa
Reciproc ity Martin D Madden Introduces Kass at Club Event
Martin D Madden of Chicago, club president, delivered a brief address introducing Mr Kass who was met with strong applause as he rose to speak to the gathering.
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Martin D. Madden
Chicago
Kass
Anarchist Propaganda Pushes Global Strike Momentum
Barcelona reports that anarchist leaders claim 8,900,000 workers worldwide are ready to strike. They say committees across continents await the signal to launch the universal strike endorsed by German workers and supported by American and European committees.
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Barcelona
Spain
Missionaries Reported In Touch With Stone Kidnappers
Washington dispatch says missionaries operating from Hulsatla are in contact with the brigands holding Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka. Officials pledge full effort to secure release, with a dispatch urging contact to arrange ransom and end the hostage situation.
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Washington
iIngtan
Hulsatla
Wis Phauett
Miss Stone
Mise Stone
Spencer Eddy
United States Legation
Constantinople
Wreck of Burlington Train Kills Three, Injures Dozens
Ottumwa Iowa October 24 Chicago Burlington and Kansas City passenger train No 11 derailed two miles east of Exline tumbling down a 40 foot embankment. The day coach mail and combination cars were wrecked with engine. About 50 passengers escaped. Three likely fatally injured and several seriously hurt. Injured listed include James Mace Unionville Missouri Sophia Fete Grand Rapids Iowa George Freeland Browning Missouri M M Freeland Browning Missouri Mail Clerk Moore Bloomfield Iowa.
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Ottumwa
Towa
Chicago
Burlington
Kansas City
Exline
James Mace
Unionville
Wyman
Death of Renowned West Violinist Charles Smith
Charles Smith, a famed violinist in the western United States, died today in Sioux City Hospital from consumption. The report notes his prominence in musical circles and his death occurring in the hospital.
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Charles Smith
Sioux City
Oct
West
Bones identified as Al Vernon missing six years after prospecting trip
Special dispatch reports in Great Falls that skull and bones found above Cascade belong to Al Vernon of Sand Coulee. A pocket compass given by his brother helped confirm identity. The fate and cause of death remain unresolved amid lingering suspicions against Russian Charley.
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Standard
Great Falls
Cascade
Hiouse
Higgins
al Vernon
Sand Coulee
Vleorge
John Vernon
George
Charlier
Vernon Antarles Mellen
Charley
Cascad
Vernon
Mellen
Fand Coulee
Foun
Sheep Creek
MeNlen
Hety
Argue the Appeal in Robbery Case Before Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on George Allen’s robbery conviction. Judges Gilbert, Ross and Trawlex presided as the United States circuit court appeal argued that juror prejudice and erroneous rulings tainted the trial. Allen, son of John R. Allen of Seattle, is imprisoned at McNeil's Island Federal Prison in Puget Sound.
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Court of Appeals
George Allen
San Francisty
Beiides
United States
Prioner
John RB. Alen
Seattle
Congress
Washington
United States Senate
Young Alen
McNeil's Island
Puget Sound
Tilley to Face Court-Martial in San Francisco
Captain Tilley of the U S Navy landed for Samoa aboard the Sonoma and is ordered to Pago Pago to appear before a naval court martial. Rear Admiral Robley D Evans will preside, having sailed on the Solace last week.
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Tilley
San Francisco
U. S
Samoa
Sonoma
Pago Paco
Robley D. Evans
Solace
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