Six Defendants Found Guilty in Highgrading Case
In a United States district court verdict, six of ten defendants were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government after under four hours of jury deliberation. Four men were acquitted. The guilty are Frank Cochrane Vennis Sullivan Daniel McLeod George Heber Charles Daniels and William High. The four acquitted are Benjamin Fuller Ora Chane Victor Carl Peterson and Rudy Weisguerver. The maximum penalty is nine years in prison and a $10,000 fine. two defendants were found guilty on two indictments while four were guilty on all three.
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United States District Court
Weer
Frank Cochrane
Vennis Sullivan
D Daniel McLeod
George Heber
Charles Daniela
William High
Benjamin Fuller
Ora Chrane
Victor Carl Peterson
Rudy Weisgurver
Cochrane
Sullivan
Heber
Daniels
U. S
High
McLeod
Secret Service Convicts in Colorado High-Grade Gold Case
A federal court jury finds guilty ten defendants in the Cripple Creek high grading scheme involving stolen gold ore routed to mints. Special Agent R. K. Goddard and team, with George Dayton, spent two years on the probe, spending over 50,000 dollars and earning Treasury praise and a salary increase for their thorough, persistent work.
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W U. S. Secret Service
Saverament
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Ilegally
R. K. Goddard
Secret Service
Wyoming
New Mexico
Goddard
George Dayton
Treasury
Dayton
United States
Charles L. Rigdon
David Howell
Patriotism Highlighted At Pine Bluffs Roundup by Fort Russell Troop
About 3000 people attended the Pine Bluffs Roundup opening with Colonel Foltz of the First Cavalry from Fort Russell delivering a keynote urging men to enlist. Major Smoke and Cheyenne Mayor LaFontaine spoke as rodeo events and animal events filled the two day program.
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Foltz
First Cavalry
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Speedh
Chariie Irwin
Folty
Colonel Folty
Speveghes
Major Smoke
Mayor LaFontaing
Last Week Campaign Tactics With 90000 Extra Votes
A political note examines rival moves in the final ten days of the campaign. It warns that even small vote margins could swing prizes and urges candidates to intensify efforts before the finish, noting the recent close result after a major vote offer.
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Saturn
Amn
Soldiers of Death Take Brzezany in Lemberg Drive
German forces evacuate Brzezany fifty miles southeast of Lemberg as Russian armies invest the town from multiple fronts. Four Russian armies unite for the Gallejan advance in a twenty mile front. General Hugh L. Scott arrives at the southwestern front to witness the Russian offensive and praises the artillery prep and assault on Austrian trenches.
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Brzezany
Lemberg
Gen
Scott
London
Brezenany
Galicia
Petrograd
Brezerany
Gallejan
Russia
Jime
Elihutout
Scput
Zlochotf
Masked bandits capsize in town after robbery
Two masked bandits entered the local bank and after a running fight with a posse led by the town marshal were capsized this afternoon. They secured between 1000 and 7000 dollars. one robber was badly wounded and the loot was recovered.
State Leader to Issue Paper Tomorrow
The State Leader announces a regular paper tomorrow. Spauigh is identified as a wealthy colonel and promoter, with mentions of Cherenne on lista.
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State Treauler
Spauigh
A. A. Spwueli
Cherenne
Lista
Rioting Fears Prompt East St. Louis Troop Mobilization
Thirteen National Guard companies march through East St. Louis as riot fears rise after a weekend of deaths injuries and arson. Citizens demand more action while Adjutant General Dickson cites troop shortages limiting police and guardsmen. Not a single bravery act is reported among officers and soldiers amid looting and murder.
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East ST. Toul
Hh. Uaty
National Yardlemen Fonbett Pati
East St
Thorming
Hase
Petre
Sinteen
Dielbean
Cimages
Gener
Dickson
Pollo Forte
Will Control Coal Shipments From U S
Washington authorities announce that American coal exports will come under federal control likely by mid month with a presidential proclamation requiring licenses for shipments. There is possibility that food shipments may also come under similar regulation.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Wilson Reqair
U S transports reach port after perilous voyage amid submarine attacks
The war bureau reports allied convoy transports bound for France repelled five submarine assaults during their crossing. One ship was sunk and several ships were damaged. No American life was lost. Secretary Daniels announced the ships and troops arrived safely, with details to follow.
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Thesraers
France
Committee On
Germinos
Elie
Popelie
Cape di Mionmiy
Eelencedt
Daniels
Progress on Food Control Bill Advances in Warlington
A July 4 report from Warlington details partial progress on a national food control bill. Key provisions include licensing, labeling, and marketing controls affecting farmers, packers, and processors, with lawmakers debating enforcement and scope amid broader supply concerns.
America’s sympathy for struggling Irishmen debated in Washington
The article reports on American reactions to Ireland’s unrest, noting a recent public display near Woodrow Wilson with a statue of Robert Emmet and calls for Irish independence. It mentions T. P. O’Connor and a telegram to Prefor Di Coote as examples of transatlantic involvement and debate.
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Washington
Maihp
Museu Thumedin
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Minnett
United States
T. Pp. O'Connor
Lloyd George
Inpeth
Piratione
Pye
Aiden Cell
Weomind
Chote Chark
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Warlington
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America
Robert Emmett
Joseph C. O Mahoney
Rey Walaecard
Ireland
Poland
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