Indictments Hit Alaska Coal Lands Conspiracy Case
Federal grand jury in Spokane returns indictments charging conspiracy to defraud the United States government of Alaska coal lands valued at about 200.9 million dollars. Six men connected to three Kayak mining district groups face charges, with names including Raymond Brews, Kilian Dhinn, Charles M. Leighton, ex Mayor Harry White, Charles A. McKenzie, and Donald A. McKenzie. The case ties prominent figures from Seattle, Spokane, and Washington, D.C. to alleged schemes over coal land interests and potential gains from multiple sites along the Beridge glacier region.
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Bpokand
United States
Alaska
Unites States
Raymond Brews
Kiam 1
Dhinn
Spokane
Charles M. Ueighton
von Spokane
Seattle
Harry White
Los Angeles
Charles A. McKenzie
Donald A. McKenzie
Washington, D.C
General Land Office
Northwest
Bpokane
Harpes
Hidiciet
Gaimanse
Joh H. McGraw
James N. Gillett
Culifernis
Me Leighton
California
Henry T. Oxford
New York
Anorleag Host Sugar Company
Ant Ex Mayer Harry White
Wlesatty
Wac
Berige
Kuye
Tax Commission Reins In County Tax Deals With Corporations
State Tax Commission will curb county commissioners who settle with big corporations for taxes in dispute. Officials have often accepted less than due, including interest and penalties. The commission aims to enforce full payment and ensure timely collection by county leaders, warning bonds may be used to cover the shortfalls.
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State Tax Commission
Sagan Vastom
Tax Commission
Mabie Wa- Bee
Guicuutgaion
General Verbeek and New York Adjutant General Debates
General Verbeek, newly appointed Adjutant-General of New York, engages in a military dispute with leaders including Henry, Nel, and others. The report notes his age, birthplace, and past service, detailing a war era competence with Japanese weaponry and a claim of swift sword handling in a turbulent political moment.
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Witan Verbeek
New York
Nelein
Henry
Nagasaki
Fotine
Vorbeck
Ace
Alwaye
Rome
Tolifornia
Californis Titans
Short story craft and Poe as supreme writer
The author argues long novels rarely eclipse short stories of merit. He cites Fielding Scott Dickens Thackeray Reade as failing to produce Anglophone short masterpieces, while Stevenson Poe and Bret Harte excel in short fiction. Poe, in particular, is praised as the supreme original short story writer of all time.
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Skilla
Fielding
Scott
Dickens
Thackersy
Reade
Willie
Stevenson
Poe
Bret Harte
Hamon
Terrible Nome Tide Destroys Homes and Shipping
A monstrous water surge swept Nome Alaska on November 3 destroying two houses and fifteen boats with extensive damage to shipping. Several schooners wrecked and many cellars flooded as water rose to the highest level ever seen. The cause remains uncertain with theories ranging from submarine volcanic activity to a recent eclipse.
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Nome
Alaska
Dodlara
Aone 10
Bering Sea
Norten Sound
Who destroyed the Maine in Havana harbor
Colonel Jasper Brady claims high officials knew before the war with Spain that the battleship Maine was destroyed by a Cuban mine. He cites Jose Zalvado as the switchman and says motive involved officials and Moro Castle connections. He predicts a cavernous inward hole will be found in the Maine’s hull when raised.
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Kansas City
Maine
Hasyana Harbor
Mckimsey
Spain
Jasper Brady
Dig
Brady
Jose Zavaldo
Moro Castle
Melala
Navy Department
Washington
Catonel
Ovaldo
Vlecelsan
Fifteen Men Dead in Mine Disaster Near Seattle
Seattle nov 6 two explosions within minutes before 7 am killed fifteen foreign workers at Lawson and Black Diamond mines thirty miles southeast of Seattle. gas explosion caused collapse and debris filled tunnels. rescue efforts continue with no survivors found. damages estimated at 250000 dollars. Pacific Coast company faced scrutiny over entry rules and search procedures. Superintendent Hamm led a 200-man rescue. hope faded as tunnels filled with rock and timber.
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Seattle
Black Diamond
Lyate Armlte
FC Jareat
Pacific Coast Company
James It
Chehalis Doctor Named to National Public Health Group
Dr. Heart Pett of Chehalis, city health officer, has been appointed to a membership in the American Public Health Association and sent acceptance to Dr. Woodman in Washington DC. The honor is shared by only one other Washington state physician, J. Ty. Tagleol of Seattle, as the association held its Milwaukee conference. In Texas, William Jennings Bryan drew wild enthusiasm during a campaign address, prompting a joking remark about his future life with his wife.
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Heart. Pett
Chehalis
American Public Health Association
Woodman
Washington, D. C
Texas
Wrew J. Bryah
Gas Comes to Centralia and Chehalis Patrons
The Centralia and Chehalis Gas Company began supplying gas on a Saturday afternoon in both towns. Demand exceeded expectations, crews were limited, and six filters were in use. Merchants largely adopted the gas for heating and cooking, believing it dependable and cheaper than electric lights.
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Centralia
Chehalis
Is Wal
Centrilia
Wilson Campaign Stops Amid Laughs And Road Jokes
New York reports Woodrow Wilson attracted laughs during speeches as he campaigns for governor. A cural supporter heckled about spending, and a breakdown near Tom's River turned travel misfortune into a mock campaigin moment with Wilson and a newspaper correspondent in the car.
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Woodrow Wilson
New York
Wilson
Trenton
David
Israel
Tom's River
Influence of Gond Roads in Kansas City Area
Fragmented OCR note discusses farmers in Boone County improving water access and road conditions. Mentions progressive change and local political or social dynamics affecting infrastructure. Readable details are sparse and names unclear.
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Kansas City
Boone County
Militia Company MM Expansion Appeal and Funding
A local notice outlines plans for Centralia to gain a militia company with projected year end gains of 2444.55 from purchases, government grants, and armory costs. It cites decorations, encampment, armory rental, equipment valued at 4920, and proposed pay provisions for regularized personnel, urging community support and noting a second annual military ball to fund activities.
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Centralia
American Lake
Washington
Decoration Bay
Congress
U. S
Uncle Sam
Bysatt
Moevern
Mr. Hooster
Cooteytna
Centralia Schools Lead In Lewis County Enrollment
Olympia November 7 Centralia schools show the highest Lewis county school enrollment with 1,469 in eight districts including 171 high school pupils and an average daily attendance of 1,122. County totals reach 7,193 in enrollment, 6,143 in attendance across 96 districts with 8,771 census children counted May 1. Lewis county employed 228 teachers, 51 men averaging 79.42 dollars monthly, and women at 57.60 dollars, compared with state averages. National totals across 2,714 districts show 215,688 enrollments and 156,064 average daily attendance with 265,972 census children May 1.
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Olympia
Centralia
Lewis County
H. B. Dewey
Lewis County Receives Timber Sale Funds Report
Timber sale proceeds from Rainier forest reserve promised to Lewis County and state shares totaling 32,695.79 with 25 percent distributed to counties. A separate county allocation of 86.40 is noted for distribution to counties for public needs. The figures come from forthcoming annual financials covering the year ending Sept. 3.
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Rainier Forest Reserve
S County
Lawis County
Phybaw
Dwa
Rhs
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