Ballinger Denies Glavis Led Congressional Probe
Secretary Ballinger testifies that L R Glavis deliberately led the congressional investigation and defends his conduct on Alaskan land claims. He alleges Gavin acted without hindrance while others were pressured. The committee considers renewed access to papers for cross-examination as opposition counsel presses for documents.
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Washington
L. R. Glavis
Congressional Investigating Committee
Ballinger
Gavin
WH. T . Jones
Dullinger
Roosevelt
Garfield
House
Braniela
Census Man Today In Cheyenne Urges Residents to Report
The article notes the census period ending in Cheyenne and urges any uncounted inhabitants to provide information to the census taker in their district. It emphasizes the final population report and directs residents to cooperate with the agent in charge.
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Cheyenne
Government Probe for Watchcare Combine
Government agents announce a formal inquiry into a watchmaker combination accused of Sherman act violations. Witnesses from several states will testify as treasury investigators gather evidence and prepare to compel books from major companies.
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Watchcare
New York
Duce
Treasury
Cheyenne District Deluged by Rain and Snow
Rain began between 4 and 6 yesterday afternoon and lasted overnight soaking Cheyenne district. Farmers welcomed the soaking as the first significant rain of the year. Snow, among the heaviest of the year, preceded the rain before dawn as the State Leader went to press.
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Cheyenne
Hughes will not be jumped to chiefsip at Fuller death
Washington April 26. President Taft would not move Governor Hughes to the chief justice seat if it becomes vacant. Records show only one precedent for elevating an associate to chief justice, which did not apply here.
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Hughes
Fuller
Washington
Taft
Charles B. Hughes
Supreme Bencf
Vicant
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 declined to comment on a reported threat that Ruth Bryan Leavitt would marry again and that William Homer Leavitt would pursue custody of the Leavitt children in Columbus and Lincoln. The court awarded custody to Mrs Leavitt with visiting rights for Leavitt, who had remarried restrictions but did not pursue them.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Columbus
William Homer Leavitt
Liptoln
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Leavitt
Three Die In Cornwall Hotel Fire
Three people died in a hotel fire in Cornwall Ontario early today. The Rossmore hotel and several stores were destroyed with many injured and the Collulioun vlovick damaged. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Cornwall
Ont
Rossmore
Intemperate Pet Names Spark Diplomatic Row
The article details harsh phrases used against Knox by Zelaya related to Nicaragua events. It covers Zelaya’s maneuvering, President Roosevelt’s telegram, and a 1910 letter about revolutionary actions and threats, including a Virginia man’s execution.
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Knox
Zelaya
Trial of Dr. Hyde Continues Amid Forensic Testimony
In Kansas City on April 29 the murder case against Dr. B. G. Hyde proceeded with pathologist Dr. Frank L. Hall outlining autopsy findings on Col. Thomas H. Swope. He noted abnormal kidneys a tumor in the intestines and hardened aorta. The defense and state paused as juror Beebe’s wife faced a critical operation prompting a postponed session.
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Kansas City
Featieny
B. G. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Frank L. Hall
Col. Swope
Swope
William Beebe
Latshaw
Frozen in rigging near Sanak Island tragedy unfolds
A Seward Alaska cable reports the loss of the cod schooner Stanley on March 28 near Sanak Island. Captain Koehler and mates Bauera and Williams were found frozen in the rigging. cook drowned. Five survivors—Hart Legeer Bjornsen Kandi Roberts—jumped and were rescued by dories. Bodies buried on Sanak Island. survivors sent to Unga. Vessel and gear destroyed.
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Seward
Alaska
Stanley
Sanak Island
Hart
Legeer
Bjornsen
Kandi
Roberts
Koehler
Unga
Burglar Escapes After Expert Marksman Faceoff
A burglar invading the uptown home of Police man Joseph Daugherty in New York was thwarted when three shots from the officer's pistol failed to fire. The intruder fled as the revolver misfired and a scream from the wife alerted the scene.
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New York
Joseph Daugherty
Daugherty
Heinze Faces Banking Law Trial in New York
Copper magnate F Augustus Heinze stands trial in New York on banking law violations. The government case led by District Attorney Henry Wire raises the prospect of prison barring Heinze from his steam yacht and other fortunes.
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F. Augustus Heinze
New York
Henry Wire
Honor of France at stake says Paulhan
London reporters detail Paulhan after winning the London to Manchester air race for $50 000 and global renown. He says near exhaustion nearly quarter mile short of Manchester and doubts repeating such a flight for double the prize. He hints Paris flight uncertain and notes the event’s pressure on national pride. Claude White to attend luncheon with a 100 guineas cup and a $10,000 purse expected.
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Manchester
Pawlhin
Paulhan
Paris
Paulhen
France
Mat
Hotel Savoy
Claude W. White
Paul- Ma
White
Abdul Hamid's Fine Hand Shown in Turkish Revolt
Belgrade reports an Albanian revolt manifesto calling all adults to join or be traitors. Dispatches cite 45,000 rebels in the field with more expected. Turkish forces delay major assault from Kavhanik pass while harassed by rebels. Abdul Hamid's palace guard directs strategy. London reports surroundment of a large force in Machanik province and imminent battle. fighting at Thek.
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Belgrade
Pristina
Kavhanik
Abdul Haimid
Guard
London
Machanik
Thek
Crosed Wires Trigger Morning Salvation Army Fire Alarm
An early morning fire alarm at the Salvation Army on West Seventeenth Street was caused by crossed wires in a faulty electrical system. Firemen investigated the scene but the fault was traced to wet wires in the warehouse area, prompting the call to the department.
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Prien
Salvation Army
Woat Seventeenth Street
Wolls
Hneman
Massacre of Jews Ordered by Czar’s Agents
Dispatches from Bucharest report hundreds of Jews slain in the Czars secret command. Inhabitants from several towns reportedly joined a raid on a ghetto, with women and children among the victims. Authorities announced adjustments to expulsions, while Jewish groups seek intercession from Knox and the British Foreign Office.
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Romania
Dininiatza
Kieff
Wier
Atraciioas
Saya
Ely
Eigit
American Jewish Relief Society
London
Enilish Foreign Offes
St. Peters Urs
Exar’s
Roosevelt Dam in Arizona Nears Completion
The Roosevelt dam project on the Salt River in Arizona is nearly finished. The reservoir will be the world’s largest artificial water body with a capacity of 61,000,000 cubic feet and a dam length of 290 feet and 80 feet high. The project faced high costs and remote location affecting procurement and construction.
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Roosevelt
Arizona
Washington
United States
Delaware
Roosevelt Dam
Moet Bt
San Francisco Police Commissioner Charged in Larceny Case
Marin county grand jury indicted Henry P. Flannery president of the San Francisco board of police commissioners on grand larceny charges. The arrest followed an investigation into a whaling room operation tied to a bank robbery ring near Sausalito. Bond was posted and Flannery appeared at the Marin county jail, ill in bed, as the case moved forward.
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J Rafal
Cal
Henry P. Flannery
Board of Police Commissioners of
San Francisco
Marin County Grand Jury
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