Calhoun graft trial to open in San Francisco after Ruef cases
Patrick Calhoun president of United Railways faces graft charges alleging franchise favoritism and bribery of city officials. The trial, to be staged in San Francisco after Calhoun is brought back from New York, may begin before the holiday recess. Heney warns it will be the fiercest battle yet, possibly more bitter than the Ruef prosecutions. Conviction could undermine the entire defense, with funds raised to save him.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways
Calhoun
New York
Heney
Rewards Offered for Highwaymen in Spokane Train Robbery
United Press dispatch from Spokane reports Great Northern railway and the federal government have posted rewards totaling 6000 dollars for the capture dead or alive of the three highwaymen who held up the eastbound passenger train. Posses are in pursuit but no arrests by noon today.
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Spokane
Great Northern Railway
Train Jumps Off The Track Near Bismarck
A crowded passenger train derailed and rolled down an embankment near Bismarck. One person died and many were seriously injured as speed was reduced recently due to fears of a washout after hours of heavy rain.
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United Press Service
Bismarck
Here
Roosevelt to sue accusing editors over canal graft charges
President Roosevelt plans heavy damages libel suits against the Indianapolis News and the New York World, with possible action against the New York Sun, in response to sharp editorials on canal fund looting and related criticism from major newspapers amid a week of political controversy.
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Washington
Panama Canal
White House
Roosevelt
Indianapolis News
New York World
New York Sun
Congress
Wall Street
Vindicated of Murder Charge in Omaha Trial
A jury acquitted Charles Davis in the murder case of Dr. Austin. The trial drew wide attention for its mystery and the unusual testimony. The doctor, determined to die, reportedly urged a woman to kill him and herself, but he later claimed another would do it. Davis, said to be close to the doctor, had also attempted suicide shortly after the events.
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Omaha
Charles Davis
Austin
Davis
Death Scene Found Night Of Cause Still Unclear
A body was found the night of the incident, with investigators working to determine the cause of death as details remain limited and under review.
Mrs. Phipps Targeted Again by Black Hand Demands
Denver reports wealthy divorcee Genevieve Phipps again receives Black Hand letters threatening to kill her if she does not pay $10,000. This marks her second experience with blackmail plots after an earlier attempt on her life over a prior demand.
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Phipps
President Hurls Deft at Congress
United Press report from Washington states the president defends his unusual recommendation to the secret service to investigate charges against members of Congress. He says official action by the Senate may be demanded by many, though he will not. John Wilkie, chief of the secret service, says there are senators whose records would not bear an investigation and cites sensational conduct by several.
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Washington
Secret Service
Congress
Senate
John Wilkie
Savage Malamutes Attack Raymond Greerty in City
A gang of three half breed malamutes attacked 12 year old Raymond Greerty near First and Hall Streets. Rescue by Mr Ralston prevented fatal injury. Raymond suffered skull base and back injuries but wounds were cauterized. authorities and owners urged to restrain aggressive dogs.
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Raymond Greerty
Mr. Ralston
First
Hall
Raymond
Barthel
Ralston
O'Connor
Made Forgery. Samuel Biddison Brokerage Arrests In New York
A New York sensational arrest report states all members of the Samuel Biddison brokerage firm were seized. They are charged with forging the names of prominent Wall Street operators to obtain more than 100000 dollars. Their long run of crime was aided by generous hospitality and entertainment of acquaintances and an opulent office suite.
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New York
Samuel Biddison
Biddison
Wall Street
Ice cream and cake sale at Globe cafe benefit
Mrs. J. H. Patten will serve ice cream and cake with coffee tomorrow in the Globe cafe at the Third Avenue hotel from 2 p. m. to 10 p. m. Nine little maidens dressed as old ladies assist for the Presbyterian church fundraiser.
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Globe Cafe
Third Avenue Hotel
J. H. Patten
Presbyterian Church
Rare Love Letter Provokes Public Praise and Debate
A unique love letter draws public attention for its bold expression and the praise it earns from readers. The piece sparks discussion about romance, art, and the role of intimate writing in public culture.
Castro to Enter Paris Hospital for Operation Today
President Castro of Venezuela, here for treatment, will enter a renowned Paris hospital per surgeon advice. He obtained government permission to depart for Paris immediately, and the planned Berlin visit is unlikely to occur.
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Bordeaux
Castro
Paris
Berlin
Dance at Hoolihan's Hall Promises Good Time
There will be another dance at Hoolihan's hall Fox on Wednesday next. It will be largely attended by the people of Fairbanks and the creeks. Music by Durand and Schmidt guarantees an enjoyable evening for dancers.
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Fox
Fairbanks
Durand and Schmidt
Mail matter sent to creeks and upper Yukon today
Five hundred eighty two pounds of mail matter were dispatched to the creeks and the upper Yukon today. There remains five hundred eighty nine pounds on hand for lower river points that could not be taken out yesterday.
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Creeks
Yukon
Lower River
Police Seek Party Leader in Disappearance
Toledo dispatch reports John Mulholland, third party leader and fund custodian in the state campaign, has vanished. Police launched a search amid suspicion he took large campaign sums, with Hearst and Hisgen disavowing him and pledging to aid in the pursuit.
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Toledo
John Malholland
Mulholland
Independent Party
National Committee
Hearst
Hisgen
Abe Spring of Fairbanks Promotes Tanana as Alaska’s Greatest Camp
Seattle December 11 Abe Spring of Fairbanks arrived on the Yucatan from Valdez and, in interviews with dailies, extols the Tanana region as Alaska’s premier camp while denying competing stories.
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Seattle
Abe Spring
Fairbanks
Yucatan
Valdez
Alaska
Connecticut Governor-Elect Lilley Accused of Illegal Campaign Practices
New Haven Connecticut December 11 Governor elect Lilley faces civil court action over alleged illegal campaign influence. His campaign expenditures total thirty thousand dollars with critics claiming most funds were used to sway voters.
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New Haven
Conn
Lilley
Connecticut
Alaska ships divide trade on Seattle Skagway run
A rate war looms as the S. S. Humboldt, announced for December 31, will join the Seattle to Skagway service. Competing lines press a minimal schedule and seek to keep the Humboldt off until spring amid dwindling four month business prospects.
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Seattle
Seattle-Skagway
Postmaster McGuire Reports Smooth Camp Progress
Postmaster McGuire from Fox visits to oversee affairs and reports steady, uneventful operations at the neighboring camp. He notes business matters proceeding well and daily routines running smoothly.
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Fox
Wrights Arrested in Seattle for Phoney Gold Dust Bunco
Geary Wright of Fairbanks was arrested in Seattle on a bunco charge after he passed phoney gold dust to a barber who accepted it as payment. He is linked to Fred Wright, serving a year for robbing a mail pouch on the Seattle No. 3 last summer. Geary previously served time for assault at the local jail.
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Fred Wright
Fairbanks
McNeil’s Island
Seattle No. 3
Wright Boys
Geary Wright
Ruef Seeks New Trial After Shocking Court Loss
Abe Ruef faced a crushing setback as Judge Lawlor set a likely Saturday sentence date and a formal motion for a new trial to be filed. Prosecutors Heney and aides who oversaw the Furey bribery case resigned as Heney neared recovery to resume prosecutions.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Heney
Furey
Lawlor
Ruef
Matt Sullivan
Johnson
Francis Heney
Two More Curling Wins Boost Jonas and Dusenbury Records
Two curling victories last night extended the records of Jonas and Dusenbury. Jonas led by Geis and Jackson defeated Dunham’s rink 14 to 7, while Dusenbury’s team beat Hill’s group 14 to 10 with Heflig and Hellic aiding. Tonight Buckley faces Hingston and Mowatt meets Stewart.
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Jonas
Dusenbury
Smith
Jackson
Geis
Dunham
Hurley
Clarke
Whitney
Aims Define Identity Beyond Origins Aims Define Identity Beyond Origins
Fragmentary note suggests a discussion on evaluating men by aims rather than origins. The readable snippet hints at a philosophical or ethical stance favoring personal purpose over background. No clear individuals or organizations are identified.
Charley Worden Rawhide Mayor Visits Seattle
Seattle dispatch notes Charley Worden an aging Klondike mining king who recently rose to prominence in Nevada's Rawhide district. He arrives in Seattle with the new title Mayor Charley Worden, reflecting his status as Rawhide's leading citizen.
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Seattle
Charley Worden
Rawhide
Nevada
Nate
Condemnation cures nothing medi Telescopes invented in 1590
A fragment notes a claim that condemnation cures nothing and asserts telescopes were invented in 1590. The text pairs a philosophical remark with a historical date about the invention of instruments.
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