Six Defendants Guilty in Highgrading Conspiracy Case
Six of ten defendants in the highgrading conspiracy case were found guilty by a U S district court jury after less than four hours of deliberation. Four men were acquitted. Convicted defendants are Frank Cochrane Vennis Sullivan Daniel McLeod George Heber Charles Daniels and William High. The verdicts came after a ten day trial with emotional reactions from the defendants' wives in the courtroom. Maximum penalties cited include nine years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
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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
High-Profile Secret Service Conviction in Colorado Gold Case
The US Secret Service secured a guilty verdict against ten defendants in the high grading case tied to stolen gold ore from Cripple Creek, Colorado. Agent R K Goddard led a two-year investigation with George Dayton and others, spending over 50 000 dollars. The win is hailed as a model of thorough, persistent pursuit in federal justice annals.
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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
Patriotic Roundup in Pine Bluffs Honors Fort Russell Troops
At Pine Bluffs Wyoming July 3 a two day Roundup opened with Colonel Foltz of the First Cavalry from Fort Russell delivering a pointed wartime appeal. Some 3000 attendees watched bucking broncos horse races and steer riding directed by Charlie Irwin as Major Smoke and Cheyenne Mayor LaFontaine also spoke.
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Foltz
First Cavalry
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Speedh
Chariie Irwin
Folty
Colonel Folty
Speveghes
Major Smoke
Mayor LaFontaing
Last Week Campaign Seeks Final Vote Push
With 10 days left in the campaign both sides plot moves to gain votes. Candidates fear a slim margin between prize contenders and race outcomes. The article notes the close finish and hints at strategic actions before the final deadline.
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Amn
Soldiers of Death Take Brzezany in Lemberg Drive
London July 4 German forces evacuate Brzezany fifty miles southeast of Lemberg as Russian armies invest from multiple directions. Four Russian armies unite under the commander in chief in a Gallejan advance across a twenty mile front. They are called the soldiers of death with black and red cuffs and a death head emblem. Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, head of the U.S. army staff, arrived to witness the Russian offensive and praised the artillery prep and early assault with the sixth corps taking three Austrian trench lines.
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Brzezany
Lemberg
Gen
Scott
London
Brezenany
Galicia
Petrograd
Brezerany
Gallejan
Russia
Jime
Elihutout
Scput
Zlochotf
Bandits Rob Local Bank After Running Fight With Posse
Two masked robbers hit a town bank and escaped with between 1000 and 7000 dollars after a running fight with a posse led by the town marshal. One bandit was badly wounded. money recovered. The incident occurred July 3 in the local town after the bandits entered the bank.
State leader to publish paper tomorrow
The State Leader announces it will print an issue tomorrow as usual. Spauigh Is Mere A. Spwueli, a wealthy colonist and promoter, is in Cherenne on lista.
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State Treauler
Spauigh
A. A. Spwueli
Cherenne
Lista
Call Soldiers and Police Cowards During East St. Riots
Thirteen companies of national guardsmen faced mobs in East St. Louis as looting murders and fires left twenty dead and many injured. Adjutant General Dickson blamed troop shortages and distance from the riot site for delayed action. Citizens pressed for immediate measures while police and guardsmen faced sharp public criticism.
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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 dispatch says the federal act on American exports will start soon with a presidential proclamation to license coal shipments. There is a possibility that food shipments may come under similar control at the same time.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson Reqair
Ten Transports Safe Across Amid U-Boat Attacks
The United States reports that ten transports and ships carrying troops bound for France faced five submarine attacks on the crossing. No American life was lost, though one small ship was sunk. Secretary Daniels confirms all fighting ships and troops arrived safely, with further details promised.
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Thesraers
France
Committee On
Germinos
Elie
Popelie
Cape di Mionmiy
Eelencedt
Daniels
United States
SuDrairines
Progress on Food Control Bill Progress on Food Control Bill
Warlington July 4 A provisional report notes material progress on the food control bill including licensing provisions for farmers stock dealers and retailers. Debate is expected to continue and a final vote anticipated after further revisions and committee work.
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Warlington
Bennie
Seenrinig & Wordin
Americans Show Sympathy for Struggling Irishmen
A Washington scene notes American sympathy for Ireland amid political turmoil. The piece cites calls for Home Rule, Irish protests, and reactions to British policy, highlighting figures such as T P O’Connor and Lloyd George ally figures among Irish supporters and critics.
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Museu Thumedin
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Minnett
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