Charges Against Taft And Company In Panama Canal Debates
Washington witnesses assail William Nelson Cromwell Rog L Farnham and Charles P Taft as participants in the canal project amid calls for congressional investigation. Rainey denounces Cromwell and the New Canal Company indirectly tied to the Panama Railroad, accusing graft and improper influence with Obaldia and President-elect Ta. He links hostile efforts to obstruct in Panama during May and warns against abuse of power in pursuit of the canal’s completion.
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Washington
William Nelson Cromwell
Rog L Farnham
Charles P. Taft
Republic of Panama
Treasury
United
Rainey
Congress
Canal
United Rainey
Tey
Crom
New 4 Canal Company
Panama Railroad
United States
Cromwell
Canal Company
Don Jose Domingo de Obaldia
Panama
Obaldia
Tali
Canal Zone
Obaidia
New York World
Grand Jury
New York
Questioning Official Declarations On Canal Inquiry
A historical speech criticizes a government stance claiming no investigation is needed. It denounces reviving 200 year old common law and using state power to suppress newspapers that highlight a questionable canal transaction. The rhetoric portrays reporters as courageous watchdogs against overreach.
Texas Wonderson Kidney Remedy Ad
The merits of Texas Wonderson would never suffer from kidney, bladder or rheumatic trouble. $1 a bottle two months treatment sold by O. J. Hall or by mail. Send for testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis.
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O. J. Hall
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Loula
Governor Pardons Courtland Green in Lane County Murder Case
Salem reports Governor Chamberlain pardoned Courtland Green, involved in the 1898 murder of John Linn in Lane county. Green left for Nebraska immediately after the pardon. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup ad claims soothing throat irritation while easing cold through gentle bowel movement.
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Salem
Chamberlain Todey
Courtland Creen
John Linn
Lane County
Nebraska
Twenty Two Die by Explosion of Mine Gas
Pittsburg, Jan. 26. Two are dead and twenty supposed to be dead as the result of three gas explosions in the Boswell mine of the United Coal Co., in Somerset county last night and early today. The men were members of an investigating party that had entered the mine to inspect suspicious gas traces before allowing the miners to work. The known dead are Superintendent J. G. Logan and Andrew Stoncki. The supposed to be dead: Assistant Superintendent George Morris, John Cole, Wm. Hay and seventeen others. Signals from imprisoned men were heard until daylight when they ceased, leading to belief all inside were overcome by gas.
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Pittsburg
Boswell
United Coal Co
Somerset County
J. G. Logan
Andrew Stoncki
George Morris
John Cole
Wm, Hay
Injured Passenger Dies After Steamship Collision
New York January 26 Eugene Lynch of Boston died today in a hospital from injuries received in the collision of the steamer Republic and Florida
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New York
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Republic
Florida
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted In Eugene Ad
A Eugene reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary problems tied to kidney inertiveness. The testimonial from Samuel Cluer credits the remedy with relief after purchasing at DeLano's drug store. Sold nationwide with Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name.
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Dean
Eugene
Samuel Cluer
Twelfth St
Ore
DeLano’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Senator Blaine Files Charges in Wisconsin Case
Madison January 26 Senator Blaine charges United States Senator Isaac Stephenson gave to Appleton Republican State Chairman Edmunds more than 106000, near 250000, funds used corruptly in the September primary. An assembly motion to recall the investigation order failed 30 to 58.
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Edmunds of
Appleton
Washington Solons Seek Investigation Resolution Defeated
In Olympia on January 26 a plan to form a legislative committee with broad powers to probe the Insurance Commissioner’s office and a scandal linked to former Supreme Judge Milo A Root and rumors about free transportation and franks for officials and lawmakers failed in the senate by 28 to 12. Some members said the resolution reflected on court integrity while others called it a wanton insult and urged the author to apologize or be expelled.
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Olympia
Insurance Comrmissioner
Supreme
Milo A. Root
Senate
Supreme Court
City Treasurer Case Not Decided For Several Days
The case of J. J. Walton versus F. Reisner seeking a writ of mandamus to force turnover of the city treasurer’s books and city funds was set for hearing before Judge Harria in the circuit court. The defendant’s demurrer was argued this forenoon, contending the writ lacks sufficient facts and is contrary to law. A decision is expected in two or three days.
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J. J. Walton
F. Reisner
Harria
Circuit Court
Livestock Growers Meet in Convention in LA
The American Livestock Growers Association convened in Los Angeles on January 26. President I A Jastro welcomed delegates and praised the government forest reserve policy. He noted a recent Washington meeting on conservation of natural reserves as highly important.
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Los Angeles
American Livestock Growers’ Association
I. A. Jastro
Washington
Cure for Cold Tastes Nearly Like Maple Sugar
Gently moves the bowels to relieve a cold while soothing throat irritation and stopping coughs, described as effective by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Nesmith county bill to be studied by committee
Salem Jan 26 The house committee on counties will consider creating Nesmith county at tomorrow night’s meeting. Eugene and Roseburg oppose the bill while Cottage Grove residents support it. Lane and Douglas county delegations oppose the measure. Senator Bingham proposes high way bond elections up to 500000 for improvements. Repeal of whipping post favored by judiciary committee. Education committee to hear Libby board of regents proposal though likely adverse. Bonebrake backs enforcement of local option with witness attendance and immunity. Hughes proposes county treasurer as tax collector elections. Redillion bill bans hospital fees by outside corporations unless they run their own hospitals.
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Salem
Nesmith County
House Committee On
Eugene
Roseburg
Cottage Grove
Lane
Douglas County
House Committee On Education
Libby
Bonebrake
House
Michigan
Oregon Anti- Saloon League
Redillion
Coos
Will Not Extradite Russian Prisoner Refused
Secretary Root has refused to extradite Christian Kudowitz the Russian prisoner whose possession prompted strong protest from the Russian government. The report notes the stand taken by the U S government and outlines the diplomatic dispute surrounding the case.
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Washington
Root
Christian
Kudowitz
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