Judge Baker Accused in Campaign Contribution Case
Washington October 1 United States Civil Service Commission refers to the Department of Justice a charge of soliciting and accepting campaign contributions in 1902 tied to Judge Francis E. Baker. Clerk testimony shows urging payments of 3 to 5 percent from wages with loans from post office staff and a remark Do Without Clothes. The commission finds a clear civil service act violation and defers the constitutional defense to the Department of Justice.
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United States
Baker
Civil Service Commission
Department of Justice
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Greene
Goeben
Zod
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Alferman
Francis E. Baker
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Court of Appeala
Judge Baker
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Republican County Committee
Lamar Croop
Goshes
Sherwin
Rooney
Pey
Crops
Martha T. Behnur
Goshen
Yiofeter
Department of Testios
Alfonso to Visit Germany for November Stay
Madrid reports authorities plan King Alfonso's trip to Berlin from November 3 to 12 for a military review hunt and elaborate festivities. Premier Montero Blasco likely accompanies the king, signaling state questions may be discussed in Germany amid long arranged visit linked to royal family matters.
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Germany
Berlin
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Loubet
Russian Ambassador Seeks Ratification Exchange Details
The Russian ambassador visited the State Department to confer with Second Secretary Adee on ratifications for the Russo-Japan treaty. Officials said telegraphic authorization for the exchange was delayed nearly every day, and precautions were taken to ensure the arrangements conformed with precedent.
Farmers' Union Holds Secret Sessions in State Capitol
The Georgia Farmers' Union opened in the Hall of Representatives with President C. A. Barrett of Thomaston presiding. State Chaplain J. C. Venable offered prayer, R. F. Duckworth reported receipts and disbursements, and Barrett read his address to the 499 or 600 delegates, triggering lasting agitation and praise as the convention continued. Continued on Page Wine.
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Venable
Facters’ Union
R. F. Duckworth
Thomas. Com
Barrett
Sito
Farmers’ Union
Packers Lose on Odd Counts at Floyd Fair Governor's Day
Chicago dispatch reports that on October 11 the Floyd County fair opened with a governor's day. Judge Humphrey was expected to rule soon on conspiracy and monopoly indictments against major packing companies. A court session followed hearings by the government and defense teams. The day featured visits by Governor Terrell, Clark Howell, and J Tempie Graves, with a parade by the Twelfth United States Cavalry and an Elks banquet in the evening.
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Jugge Humphrey
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Ana
Terrell
Clark Howell
J. Tempie Graves
Industrial School
Cherokee Hotel
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United States Cavalry
Chereskee
Mobley Park
Ywelfth
Elks
Woman Detective Aids Bank Robbery Case
Lima October 11 Developments reveal detective work by Elish Bowsher and Thomas Wilking linked to an Americsan National Bank robbery. Mrs Wilkins arranged a meeting at her home where the suspects discussed the crime while officers listened. Court stenographer and deputy sheriff concealed, statements were recorded for the grand jury.
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Obie
Americsan National Bank
Elish Bowsher
Thomas Wilking
Wilkins
Protate
Milner
Wiese
Kalb
Wilking
Harvard Will Not Merge Amid MIT Talks
October 11 in Deyton reports Harvard University and MIT will not merge. The Institute of Technology corporation voted to discharge the conference committee and withdraw from further consideration of the merger proposal.
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Harvard
Deyton
Harvard Uniersity
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Institute
Essenic Order Chooses Officers
Cincinnati October 1 at the supreme senate meeting officers of the Ancient Essenite Order were elected. Supreme senator Harry Walter Hutchins of Cincinnati was chosen. Junior supreme senator George Wideberth of Newport Kentucky and supreme secretary Charles Grote of Norwood were named.
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Supreme Senate
Harry Walter Hutchins
George Wideberth
Newport
Charles Grote
Norwood
Party of Nine Congressmen Tour Arizona and Mexico Mines
A nine member delegation of U S congressmen toured Arizona to study statehood issues visiting Douglas and Cananea Mexico to inspect copper mines and smelters. The group includes Tawney Davie Madden and others with Arizona citizens along for the trip and plans a Grand Canyon visit before returning home.
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Nana
Ariz
Ple
Arizona
Dougina
Davia
Tomston
Ales
Cananea
Mex
Dougis
Hisbeo Ginmittess
Heim
Grand Canyon
J. A. ‘Tawney
CH. Davie
H. Steenerson
Minnesota
Thomas Marshal
North Dakota
Henry P. Gobel
Ohio
Martin B. Madden
Illinois
Ef. C. Adams
Miner
Weconsin
Doors Locked by Detectives on Fast Train Robbery Charge
Passengers on an eighteen hour train from New York to Chicago were searched before reaching Chicago. J J Croake, a circus performer traveling to visit relatives in Chicago, was arrested on robbery charges after a national bank examiner Samet Hamm reported his gold watch and $103 purse missing from Croake's suitcase. Ham’s watch and purse were found in Croake's belongings. Croake denied guilt, claiming others placed the items there. A number of prominent persons endured the lengthy security check as detectives searched clothing and baggage. Also noted, Scott C. Bone, longtime managing editor of The Washington Post, resigned to take a new position.
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Cticega
New York
J. J. Croake
Asga Hig Ufe
Croake
Enid
Newark
N. J
Samet
Hamm
Croske
Europe
America
Washington
Scott C. Bone
Washington Post
Boy Prisoner Sues for 10000 Over Alleged Forced Labor
A Georgia boy prisoner Wiley Turner sues mill operators in a federal court for 10000 damages claiming loss of his right arm while working a log train. The case cites prison commission findings that private individuals hire convicts without proper warrants, alleging illegal private chain gangs and forced servitude. The suit names J B Betts, D A Lazemore, John Jernigon, and Josella Agricultural Co with Albany and Ashburn ties. The federal court's jurisdiction remains a pivotal issue as the Alabama? bed desesting case proceeds toward December.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
J. 3
Bol Betts
D. A.lazemore
John Jernigon
Ashburn
Georgia
Prison Commission
Wiley Turner
Cap
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Tanner
Burteh Smith
Atlanta
United States
Josella Agricultural Company
Albany
Dreamland Fair Expands Scope as Farmers Union Day Planned
Yesterday’s Indian Summer conditions drew crowds to Dreamland where exhibits stretched from the old government building to Steam land. The fair, backed by state city and local funds, neared completion as Farmers’ Union Day set today with 18,000 expected visitors, music by Wedemeyer’s Concert band, and speakers including Newt Gresham of Point Texas and Jerome Janez of Atlanta.
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jMntil
Tate
Dreamland
Weldon
Farmers’ Union
Wedemeyer
Newt Gresham
Point
Texas
Psther
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Farmers” Union
Jerome Janez
Atlanta
Representa
Eye of Jabar
Sand O
Pyle
Mineola
the Union
Roosevelt Requests Play by Rule Changes at White House
The Roosevelt administration submits requests for updated play by rule standards from the White House to standardize games. Officials indicate adjustments aim to clarify officiating and ensure fair competition across leagues and venues.
Coaches pledge to Roosevelt to curb football rough play
The coaches of Yale Harvard and Princeton pledged to uphold and strictly follow football rules after a meeting with President Roosevelt. Walter Camp John F Wilcox J B Fine Hillebrand Edward Nichols William T Reid Jr signed on behalf of the three universities.
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United States
Walther Camp
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Hair Clipped on Bushes Links Adams Express Robbery Clue
Pittsburg area reports a possible breakthrough in the Adams Express robbery as merchant C G Hoover places a man resembling Cunliffe near a Ghio river bank. Hoover heard a sharp cough and saw a man trimming a mustache with clippers, a mirror fixed on a bush. Detectives note Cunliffe might travel by freight between here and Kansas City or Omaha with $360,000, $800 bills, and other cash hidden on his person. No clear confederate yet. bank and express company records cited. Moscow strike widens in Brest railway shops as workers’ action expands across the railway sector.
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Emsworth
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Ax Cunliffe
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Omaha
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T. Hart Glyem
Farmers’ Deposit Bank
First Nationsl
Cincinnati
Ca— Press
Express
Cincinnati Bank
Cxpress
Ramsey Defeated as Goulds Gain Control of Wabash
Toledo dispatch reports Joseph Ramsey Jr. failed to gain control of the Wabash system from George J. Gould. Ramsey was ousted from the board, receiving 31,849 votes to 226,810 for Gould nominees. Bondholder and stockholder caucuses showed heavy Gould influence with a quorum near 50 million of 2 million shares represented. Directors were elected by bondholders and stockholders, with Gould-backed nominees winning a majority, while Ramsey secured only 34,840 votes across the bondholder tally and 38,642 for the stockholder tally. The outcome marks Ramsey’s first defeat in the struggle over Wabash leadership.
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Joseph Ramsey, Jr
George J. Gould
Ramsey
Bondholdtro
Gould
Jay Gould
Edwin Gould
Jay Gould, Jr
Katherine Gould
Kingdon Gould
Sidney M. Gould
Iron Mountain
Pacife
Bom
Fosen
Wabash Railroad
Thomas KH. Hubberd
T. Jeffrey
Jonn
J. Terry
Winslow
Pierce
B. M. Galloway
E. T. Weltes
Josep Ramsey, Jr
S. €. Reynolds
Russell Suse
W. B. Sanders
HC. Clowrs
W. H. Blodgett
Above Airectors
Fateph Ramsey, Jr
F. A. Delian
Mutiny and Mobs Sink Crew in Berwind Tragedy
The schooner Berwind from Mootie, with Captain Bumnill, is found abandoned off Cape Fear. Four killed include the captain, mate, cook, and an engineer. Mutinous enslaved crewmen aboard were jailed and shipped to quarantine. The Blanche H. King tows Berwind. federal authorities plan detention.
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Gantain Taylor
King
Cape Fearbar
Zaytor
Trew
Wilmington
Trong
Trona
Frying Pan
Taylor
Crimsson
United States
P.vier
Marsheal C. O. Cox
Charse
Weather forecast notes for several regions across states
A garbled forecast lists brief mentions of Thursday patterns with light north winds and varying temperatures. It references Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and West Florida alongside Indiana. The text also alludes to normal temperatures, 24 hour data, and monthly excess or deficiency figures but remains largely unreadable.
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Georgia
Alabama
Thaissippi
Florida
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