Graft Trial Resumes as Ruef Case Moves Fast
Abe Ruef, San Francisco graft boss, faces resumed trial after Judge Sawyer denies venue delay jury poll and dismissal motions. James J. Gallagher, ex-board commissioner tied to Ruef’s funds, testifies as the case presses toward a speedy conclusion amid Heney shooting aftermath.
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San Francisco
Francis Heney
Sawyer
Abe Ruef
James J. Gallagher
Board of Supervisors
Ruef
Morris Haas
Heney
Massacre News From Rock Islands And Santos
Moana arrives at Victoria B C with reports of a massacre in the Rock Islands of New Pomerania and another in Santos New Hebrides where Peter C Grig aged 51 and his two daughters were killed by locals. A German punitive expedition is planned. Also noted is a $30,000,000 Panama Canal bond issue with bids due December 5.
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Moana
Victoria
B. C
Australia
Rock Islands
New Pommern
Santos
New Hebrides
Peter C. Grig
Panama
Washington
Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
VanVlissengen Convicted Forger Placed In Joliet Penitentiary
Peter VanVlissengen, a Chicago real estate man known for philanthropy, is now convict No 603 at Illinois State Penitentiary Joliet for a forgery scheme totaling about 700000. After his confession, the indictment and conviction followed quickly. He is to work in the broom factory while awaiting further disposition.
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VanVlissengen
Joliet
Peter VanVlissengen
Illinois State
Chicago
Lfe
Diphtheria Record in Indiana October 1908
Indiana reports 1600 diphtheria cases and 47 deaths for October 1908. State Board of Health renews public education and distribution of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment circulars across the state. Marshall names Mark Thistlethwaite as private secretary. he is acting city editor of the Indianapolis News and well connected with state politicians.
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Indiana
State Board of Health
County Board of Health
Marshall
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas, R. Marshall
Mark Thistlewaite
Thistlethwaite
Indianapolis News
Real Estate Man Sentenced in $700000 Forgery Ring
Peter Van Vilssingen, longtime Chicago real estate figure, indicted and sentenced to 14 years in state prison for an 18 year forgery spree that swindled over 700000 from dozens, aided by notes and deeds recorded through a trust scheme. His nephew Vanderpoel, clerk, was unaware of the crimes as the confession surfaced after a noon State's Attorney meeting following two friends hearing the tale.
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Peter van Vilssingen
Chicago
Vin Viuissingen
van Vilssingen
John A Vanterpoet
Vanderpoel
GOOD TIME TO BUILD AS MATERIAL PRICES DROP
Prices of materials are low and contractors rush for work as America sees eased building costs. Lumber costs vary by region with 20 to 25 percent higher in the west and south expected to ease. brick remains scarce and skilled labor uneven.
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Amerlea
Howver
Lamberth
South Tan
Triek
New York
Chicago
Forger Viissingen Confesses After Two Decades of fraud
The article describes Viissingen’s hidden desk setup used to fake mortgage documents. He traced genuine signatures onto blank forms and produced multiple forged copies sold across Chicago New England Western and Southern states and Europe. He eventually confessed after decades of evading exposure.
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Chicago
New England
Germany
Holland
van Viissingen
Wdue
Exploitation of Railroads Reported in Briefs
Short briefs describe alleged railroad exploitation and a $2,000,000 figure. Items mention Brooklyn and a window incident as part of the fragmented report.
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Brooklyn
To Make the Negro Work Idea by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The article summarizes Gilman in the American Journal of Sociology proposing a State controlled industrial army for the entire Black population. It envisions uniforms ranks decorations and farms as schools of efficiency with others in shops to clothe and provide necessities. The plan centers on a great organization to direct useful road building and other work.
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
American Journal of Sociology
South Bend Post Office Robbery Best Made With Drill
A record South Bend theft, described as the biggest in the city, saw robbers drill through a 14 by 14 inch hole in the post office vault wall to seize $18 002 in stamps. Entry was masked by blankets and a quilt as guards stood 100 feet away. The crew used an electric drill powered by nearby lighting wires and left tools and a nitroglycerin bottle behind.
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South -Bend
Bend
Post Office
Patron Parker
Gridiron’s 1908 Toll Debrutalized Football Fatalities Rise
A historical review notes the 1908 season shows ten deaths and about 290 injuries across colleges high schools and clubs. Despite open play hopes, fatalities fall short of 1905 while injuries approach 1904 levels, with 1901 to 1908 tallies outlining the grim trend.
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Coachas
Strong industrial rebound noted in banking and trade activity
The report details rising bank deposits and efforts to secure commercial paper amid improved demand for machinery, building materials, and dry goods. It notes favorable weather aiding wholesale orders, Christmas and spring merchandise movement, and higher bank clearings at $259,823,023 versus prior years.
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Llargely
Humber
Exeen
Chicago
Expansion of Trade and Industry Signals Brightening Outlook
NEW YORK reports indicate ongoing expansion in trade and industrial lines with rising railway shipments and better collections. Prices remain higher in many lines and demand for holiday shipments grows, though retailer stocks are strained due to cautious purchasing. Failures in the United States for the week ending Nov 12 total 207, up from last week, with Canada reporting 22 failures.
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New York
Arve
New England
Hias
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Chicago cattle and hog prices listed by market centers
Market notes show Chicago prices for cattle from prime to fair grades ranging up to 7.75 for prime, hogs from 4.00 to 6.00 for prime heavy, and sheep around 4.00. Wheat No. 2 about 1.03 to 1.08, corn No. 2 white around 40 to 68 cents, rye No. 2 near 8, timothy hay 8 to 14 dollars, with other regional figures for Indianapolis and St. Louis markets including cattle up to 7.00 and hogs 3.50 to 6.00.
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Chicago
Atanda
Timothy
Hays
Indianapolis
St. Louis
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Veter van Vlissingen
BRIEY
Gridiron
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