Ballinger[] Glavis Allegations Stir Congressional Probe
Secretary Ballinger testifies that L R Glavis deliberately led the congressional investigating committee amid disputes over Cunningham Alaska claims and Ballinger’s actions. He defends conduct, accuses special agent Jones of false testimony and notes Roosevelt Garfield pressure on land decisions. The committee debates renewed requests for papers for cross examination.
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Washington
L. R. Glavis
Congressional Investigating Committee
Ballinger
Gavin
WH. T . Jones
Dullinger
Roosevelt
Garfield
House
Braniela
Census Man Today Ends Period In Cheyenne
The census finishes in Cheyenne with residents urged to report to the census taker for missing data. Officials expect the city population to be recorded soon and urge all inhabitants yet to be interviewed to provide necessary information.
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Cheyenne
Government probe for watchcare combine in New York
Government agents announce a formal inquiry into a suspected conspiracy among watchcase manufacturers violating the Sherman act. Witnesses from several states will testify as Treasury investigators gather evidence and prepare to compel production of company books.
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Watchcare
New York
Duce
Treasury
Cheyenne District Thoroughly Soaked by Rain and Snow
Rain began between 4 and 6 pm yesterday and continued through the night soaking Cheyenne district. Farmers welcome the storm as the first significant precipitation this year and snow followed by one of the heaviest falls of the year as the paper went to press.
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Cheyenne
Hughes Will Not Be Jumped to Chief Justice
Washington April 26 President Taft is unlikely to break a near century precedent by elevating Governor Charles B Hughes to chief justice if the position becomes vacant. Records show only one prior elevation of an associate to chief justice, and that case did not proceed.
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Washington
Taft
Charles B. Hughes
Supreme Bencf
Vicant
Hughes
Puller
Supreme Court
Senate
Court of Last Resort
John. Jay
Eee Soames
Peter Washington
Cushing
Aseh
Fidge
Churlish Artist's Threat Not Dignified By Comment
William J. Bryan refused to comment on a Columbus dispatch claiming William Homer Leavitt would disrupt Ruth Bryan Leavitt's wedding and seek custody of the LeaVitt children. District Judge Cornishy granted Mrs. Leavitt custody with limited visiting rights. Leavitt had not pursued visitation. Both women testified that Bryan’s gifts kept the family from want.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Columbus
William Homer Leavitt
Liptoln
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Leavitt
Three Die in Cornwall Hotel Fire Overnight
A fire in Cornwall Ontario destroyed the Rossmore hotel and several stores early today. Three persons were burned to death and several injured as the blaze caused extensive damage to the Collunioun vlovick and surrounding buildings. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Cornwall
Ont
Rossmore
Intemperate Names Used by Zelaya Target Knox
The document details insults attributed to former Nicaragua President Zelaya toward Secretary Knox. It reports Zelaya’s alleged provocations and a letter excerpt describing threats and legal-political actions linked to Central American affairs and wartime indignities.
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Knox
Zelaya
Trial of Dr B G Hyde Proceeded Amid Medical Testimony
In Kansas City on April 29 the murder trial of Dr B G Hyde continued with pathologist Dr Frank L Hall testifying on Col Thomas H Swope’s autopsy. Hall noted abnormal kidneys a tumor in the intestines and hardened aorta and discussed arsenic uraemic and cyanide poisoning possibilities. A juror’s wife Mrs Beebe faced a critical operation delaying proceedings as a marshal escorted him to the hospital and court adjourned briefly before resuming.
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Kansas City
Featieny
B. G. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Frank L. Hall
Col. Swope
Swope
William Beebe
Latshaw
Wreck of the Stanley Cod Schooner Near Sanak Island
A Seward Alaska cable reports the March 28 loss of the cod fishing schooner Stanley on Sanak Island rocks. Captain Koehler and mates Bauera and Williams were found frozen in rigging. Cook drowned. Five survivors leaped overboard and were rescued by dories. Bodies buried on Sanak Island. survivors taken to Unga. The wreck destroyed the vessel and gear.
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Wash
Seward
Alaska
Stanley
Sanak Island
Hart
Legeer
Bjornsen
Kandi
Roberts
Koehler
Unga
Burglar Escapes After Failed Shootout With Police Man
In New York, a burglar invaded the home of Police man Joseph Daugherty. Daugherty, famed for three medals and expert revolver skill, fired three shots but the pistol went click. The intruder fled as alarms and a warning from the officer's wife interrupted the attempt.
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New York
Joseph Daugherty
Daugherty
Heinze Faces Banking Trial Amid Steam Yacht Fears
Copper magnate F. Augustus Heinze sits in a New York trial for banking law violations. The prospect of prison could bar him from use of his steam yacht as prosecutors led by District Attorney Henry Wire pursue the case.
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F. Augustus Heinze
New York
Henry Wire
Honor of France at stake says Paulhan
London Apr 20 Paulhan said he nearly collapsed at Manchester explaining he could not have flown another quarter mile He emphasized the prize and national honor made the feat bearable and hinted ParisLondon flights would be unlikely The London Daily Mail planned to award him 50 000 at a Savoy luncheon Claude White, rival, would attend and receive a 100 guineas cup a public purse was to reach 10 000
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London
Manchester
Pawlhin
Paulhan
Paris
Paulhen
France
Mat
Hotel Savoy
Claude W. White
Paul- Ma
White
Abdul Hamid's Fine Hand Shown in Turkish Revoltion
Belgrade reports an Albanian revolt manifesto calling all adults to join or be traitors. Dispatches claim about 45,000 rebels in Kavhanik pass threatening Turkish troops and harassing them. Abdul Hamid’s palace guard is said to direct strategy while Turkish forces mass for a major assault amid surrounding maneuvers. London reports a large Turkish surround of a force in Machanik province with an imminent battle and fighting near Thek.
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Belgrade
Pristina
Kavhanik
Abdul Haimid
Guard
London
Machanik
Thek
Crossed Wires Trigger Morning Fire Alarm at Salvation Army
An early morning fire alarm sounded at 12 46 due to crossed wires at the Salvation Army on West Seventeenth Street. Firemen answered the call but found the wet wiring and circuit issues caused the alert.
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Prien
Salvation Army
Woat Seventeenth Street
Wolls
Hneman
Massacre of Jews Ordered by Czar Command
News dispatches from Bucharest report hundreds of Jews slain in a massacre reportedly ordered by the czar. Russian peasants attacked the ghetto in Wier, killing women and children as authorities, including Secretary Knox, faced appeals for intervention.
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Nick
Bucharest
Romania
Dininiatza
Kieff
Wier
Atraciioas
Saya
Ely
Eigit
American Jewish Relief Society
London
Enilish Foreign Offes
St. Peters Urs
Exar’s
Roosevelt Dam Nears Completion in Arizona
Roosevelt dam near completion in Arizona as part of the Sale River Irrigation project. The reservoir will be the largest artificial water body, with a capacity of 61 million cubic feet. The dam measures 290 feet high and 180 feet long, holding 32 000 cubic yards of masonry. Government costs cited as about 6500000, with 20000 barrels of cement delivered to the contractor.
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Roosevelt
Arizona
Washington
United States
Delaware
Roosevelt Dam
Moet Bt
San Francisco Police Commissioner Charged in Grand Larceny Case
Henry P. Flannery chief of the San Francisco police board faced grand jury charges of grand larceny. Indicted after an investigation into a Wha ly loged pod room operation, he was ill in bed at home when arraigned with bond set. The Marin county case ties to Sausalito witnesses and local bank-related arrests.
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J Rafal
Cal
Henry P. Flannery
Board of Police Commissioners of
San Francisco
Marin County Grand Jury
Banko
Sausalito
Pita
Echlon
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