Graft figure Ruef cries fraud in San Francisco case
March 7 This morning at 10 o'clock Abraham Ruef alleged king of San Francisco graft presented to Judge Dunne a motion to withdraw his plea of guilty in indictment No 206 related to the French restaurant extortion cases and substitute not guilty. He claims the guilty plea was coerced by fraud and promises, naming prosecutors and officials who allegedly pressured him to testify falsely. He asserts immunity was abrogated and cites alleged bribes and political deals surrounding the 1906 California GOP convention and various figures including Herrin Harriman and Gillett.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruet
Henry Act
Frank J. Murphy
M. C. Chapman
Dunne
Ruet
William H. Langdon
Francis J. Joney
Altet
W. J. Burns
Rudolphels
Prenid
Isperor Court
Prank H. Dunne
Apper Court
Burns
Honey
Ming
Fremont Older
Bulletin
Respect For
Stunt
Barns
Lanne
Older
Bir
Langdon
Heney
Patrick Calhoun
United Mailways
Wewuld Clive
Amidsvita
James N. Gillett
California
Ruck
Herrin
Herriman
Illett
Burne
Roe
Harriman
Gillett
Hoonevelt
Poltteal
Marriman Or Gillett
Santa Crus
Army Pay Bill Passes Senate Raises Officers Pay
Washington March 1 The army pay bill was passed by the Senate today. It raises officer pay from five to twenty percent and increases enlisted pay by about forty percent. The amendment, urged by Senator Culberson, removes presidential control of soldier pay. The bill also grants six months pay to families of officers killed in action and extends similar benefits to Navy officers. The Navy pay bill and naval militia measures were favorably reported for House action.
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Washington, D.C
Culberson
Texas
Scott
Amendiaunt
Fenstor Hineon
Navy
House
Committee On Naval Affairs
Aduil Rale
Foss
Navy Department
SOVAL NEIGHBORS Meet Encampmeet Assembles Heer Wodunesday
The Royal Neighbors bring their state encampment to the city on Wednesday for a full day session. Morning and afternoon sessions cover state lodge business. key items include choosing state officers and selecting a delegate to the May supreme encampment in Chicago. Local lodge holds a regular meeting with Initiatory degree work and ends with a joint fancy drill with the Moders Woodmen.
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Kfuurpoon
Urana
Chicago
Moders Woodmen
Cadets to Go No Lewiston Encampment Change
Limu Waane Andrew 8. Smith at the University of Idaho announces the cadets will skip Lewiston by train and march two days to the encampment. On the first day they cover 16 miles to Geneva, then 9 miles to Lewiston the second day.
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Moscow
Idaho
Limu
Waane Andrew
Smith
Aue
University of Idaho
Lewiston
Genvece
Four Black People Killed in Georgia Mob Incident
A report from Wawkinville Georgia says four Black people were fatally harmed by a mob tied to the murder of Warren Hart and his wife. Additional Black residents are implicated and fear of further violence grows as neighbors assist and aid authorities.
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Wawkineville
Maren
Warren Hart
Organizing Company C Baseball Tryouts in City Armory
Company C conducts baseball tryouts in the armory with J McMartin and George Erickson among the pitchers and catchers. They plan to assign positions within a week and organize practice, with a schedule of games against state teams and a Moscow university squad, aiming for a April 1 debut and hopes to tour and play aboard a warship.
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J. McMartin
George Erickson Ia
Mankato
Leo Ot
Washington
Tia
Geneson
Grangertils
Nampa
Boley
Cambridge
University Tam
Moscow
Company C
Boc
Magimant
Ailitary Organ
Tentios
Jarcent Gray
Bhaddock
Union Pacific to Begin Beattie Line Extension
The Union Pacific right to enter Beattie was signed by Mayor Moore. Construction will start on the Portland to Puget Sound extension, with the Marriman line awaiting franchiser questions. The Beattie tunnel and Manford Creek branch area have seen extensive work, and J D Parrett reported work will start at both ends once contracts are let. The railroad has spent $18 million on Beattie property and plans at least $26 million more for additions.
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Betriviston
Portland
Seattle
Wash
Union Pacific
Beatie
Moore
Art St Coce
Paget Sound
Marriman
Manford Creek
Northern Pacific
Chehalis
J.D. Parrett
Washington
Beattie
Proparty
County Seat Petitions Move Forward In Rathdrum Fight
Petition circulation intensifies to move county seat from prewar Rathdrum to nearby city. Signers must be qualified voters resident for six months, with a six day window for filing and court hearings set for the September term to determine a countywide vote alignment.
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Rathdrum
Jone
Faust
Torwy
Stener
Ahnthot
Coeur Alene
Dlatriet
Jose
Elmore
Tridence
Much Meakrve Land in Idaho Report Shows Vast Public Lands
Lewiston Idaho March report from United States property official details extensive forest reserve holdings. The state’s total area, survey progress, and land under federal protection are outlined, with figures showing substantial acreage in national forests and remaining un surveyed tracts.
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Lewiton
Idaho
United S Talon Burgeror
Kagiwon
Young Burglar Gang Tied to City Burglaries in Walla Walla
In Hellingham on March 1 Victor Adam is held on charges of leading a gang that burgled homes across the city. Four members are under arrest and confess to 44 burglaries and robberies in a 10 month span. Loot valued over 2000 includes electrical supplies copper wire tools clothing and a pewter identifications. The burglars ranged from 16 to 19 years old with Adam, the 17 year old leader.
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Victur Adame
Pyarot Hie
Pate
Hellingham
Wash
Victor Adam
Vatuver
Adamin
Baymont Man Held Over Murder in Wash County Trial
A coroner's jury found no indictment after a murder arrest near Baymont on February 4. The accused, named as George Ainith, a 22 year old former Royal Navy man, faced a Washington county court as a North Hawk track crew member. The case drew protests from locals demanding prosecution.
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Groner Jung
Ntrvenbon
George
Havenons
Howe Woller
Max
King’s Navy
Nie
Georgn Ainith
Salaries Cut for Denver Telegraph Employees Effective March First
In Salt Lake City on March 7 the Desertions report that from March 1 all telegraph operators at the Denver Ilo Grande railways will have wages reduced to 944 with an extra 00 monthly subsidy for bonus funds, totaling 88.80 per month.
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Denver & Hiv
Salt Lake
Dish
Deseretiows
Denver
Bonsilta
Law to Seperende Tarch Passes in March
Fragmentary report notes a law titled Law to Seperende Tarch approved by the mw Mie today with pressured language about penalties and enforcement. References to Reuse and Mill suggest fines for violations but details are unclear. Names and places are garbled in the OCR.
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Frankport
Bennn
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